This decision is subject to a pre-decisional administrative review process also known as an objection process (36 CFR 218 Subparts A and B). Only individuals or entities (as defined by 36 CFR 218.2) who submitted timely and specific written comments (as defined by 36 CFR 218.2) regarding this proposed project during a designated opportunity for public comment established by the responsible official are eligible to file an objection to this draft decision.
Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted comments unless based on new information that arose after the designated opportunities to comment.
Written objections must be filed (mail fax email hand- delivery) with the Reviewing Officer at: Objection Reviewing Officer Intermountain Region USFS 324 25th Street Ogden Utah 84401; or fax to 801-625-5277; or by email to: objections-intermtn-regional-office@fs.fed.us within 45 days (§218.32) following the publication date of the legal notice in The Spectrum newspaper of record. The date of the legal notice is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or timeframes provided by any other source.
The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered objections are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays. Electronic objections must be submitted in a format such as an email message pdf plain text (.txt) rich text format (.rtf) and Word (.doc or .docx). Please add "Grass Valley Creek Watershed Restoration Project" in the subject line. It is the responsibility of Objectors to ensure their objection is received in a timely manner (§ 218.9).
Implementation/Objection Review and Final Decision
If no objections are filed within the 45-day time period the Final Decision Notice will be signed indicating approval of the project and the project may be implemented five business days following the end of the objection filing period. If an objection is filed then a resolution meeting with the objector(s) will be completed within another 45-day period which follows the objection-filing period. At the discretion of the objection-reviewing officer the review period may be extended up to another 30-day time period if needed.
In either case according to regulations (36 CFR 218) no legal notice is required once a Final Decision is signed.
For further information concerning the Grass Valley Creek Watershed Restoration Project contact Nick Glidden Pine Valley District Ranger at 435-652-3100 or email nglidden@fs.fed.us during normal business hours.
Nicholas Glidden
