This draft decision is subject to a predecisional objection in accordance with the provisions of 36 CFR §218 subparts A and B. Objections must be filed with the reviewing officer in writing. All objections are available for public inspection during and after the objection process. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted and timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed project or activity and attributed to the objector, unless the issue is based on new information that arose after the opportunities for comment on the Preliminary EA.
At a minimum, an objection must include the following: (1) Objector's name and address as defined in 36 CFR § 218.2, with a telephone number, if available; (2) Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection); (3) When multiple names are listed on an objection, identification of the lead objector as defined in 36 CFR § 218.2. Verification of the identity of the lead objector must be provided upon request or the reviewing officer will designate a lead objector as provided in 36 CFR § 218.5(d); (4) The name of the proposed project, the name and title of the responsible official, and the name(s) of the national forest(s) and/or ranger district(s) on which the proposed project will be implemented; (5) A description of those aspects of the proposed project addressed by the objection, including specific issues related to the proposed project; if applicable, how the objector believes the environmental analysis or draft decision specifically violates law, regulation, or policy; suggested remedies that would resolve the objection; supporting reasons for the reviewing officer to consider; and (6) A statement that demonstrates the connection between Objector’s prior specific written comments on the particular proposed project or activity and the content of the objection, unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the designated opportunities for comment on the Revised Preliminary EA (i.e. after August 4, 2015). Incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided for at 36 CFR § 218.8(b).
Objections, including attachments, must be filed here or via regular mail, delivery service with the Reviewing Officer (see 36 CFR § 218.3 and §218.8) within 45 days of the publication of the legal notice in the Montrose Daily Press. The publication date of the legal notice in the Montrose Daily Press is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. Evidence of timely filing is described in 36 CFR § 218.9. Please submit objections to the Reviewing Officer at:
Mail or delivery:
Chad Stewart, Forest Supervisor/Reviewing Officer
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
2250 South Main St.
Delta, CO 81646
Electronic objections must be filed online; attachments may be included in a variety of formats (such as pdf, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or MSWord (.doc)). In cases where no identifiable name is attached to an electronic message, a verification of identity will be required. A scanned signature is one way to provide verification.
If you have any questions or need assistance accessing documents, please contact Luke Holguin, Zone Wildlife Biologist, at luke.holguin@usda.gov or 970-327-4261.
Luke Holguin
