This draft decision is subject to the pre-decisional objection process pursuant to 36 CFR 218 subparts A and B. Only individuals or organizations who submitted timely and specific written comments (section 218.2) about this project during designated opportunities for public comment are eligible to file an objection in accordance with section 218.5. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely specific written comments regarding the proposed project unless based on new information arising after designated comment opportunities (section 218.8(c)). The burden is on the objector to demonstrate compliance with this requirement for objection issues. The objection must contain the minimum content requirements specified in section 218.8(d). Incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in section 218.8(b).
The opportunity to object ends 45 days following the date of publication of the legal notice in the New Hampshire Union Leader and the Lewiston Sun Journal and written objections must be postmarked or received during this time period. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection and those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. The 45-day time period is computed using calendar days including Saturdays Sundays and federal holidays. When the time period expires on a Saturday Sunday or federal holiday the time is extended to the end of the next federal working day. The regulations prohibit extending the length of the comment period. It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer. All objections are available for public inspection during and after the objection process. Names and contact information submitted with objections will become part of the public record and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Webform comment submission through this project webpage is preferred but hardcopy comments will be accepted. Written objections may be mailed or hand-delivered during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time excluding holidays) to:
Jamie L. Davidson Reviewing Officer
Attn.: PAL-LSC Objections Suite 700
USDA Forest Service Eastern Region
626 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee WI 53202
414-944-3963 (FAX)
Jim Innes
