Opportunity to Object: Coyote OHV Recreation Enhancement
Coyote Flat OHV Recreation Enhancement Project Inyo National Forest Legal Notice of Opportunity to Object, the Final EA, and Draft FONSI/DN are available for review at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/inyo/?project=61311.
Eligibility and How to File Objections
Objections can be accepted only from individuals and entities who have submitted timely, specific written comments regarding a proposed project or activity subject to these regulations during any designated opportunity for public comment, per the regulations at 36 CFR 218.5(a). 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 opportunities for comment. A connection to previous comments must be demonstrated in the objection. Individual members of organizations must have submitted their own comments to meet the requirements of eligibility as an individual. Objections received on behalf of an organization are considered as those of the organization only. If an objection is submitted on behalf of a number of individuals or organizations, each individual or organization listed must meet the eligibility requirement of having previously submitted comments on the project (36 CFR 218.5). Names and addresses of objectors will become part of the public record.
Contents of an Objection Incorporation of documents by reference in the objection is permitted only as provided for at 36 CFR 218.8(b). Minimum content requirements of an objection as identified in 36 CFR 218.8(d) include:
Filing an Objection Objections must be postmarked (if sent via postal mail) or submitted electronically within 45 days following publication of this legal notice in the Inyo Register on November 2nd, 2024. Electronic objections must be submitted in common (.doc, .pdf, .rtf. txt.) formats. For objections submitted via the project webpage, electronic file names must be less than 85 characters long (including spaces). Mailed objections should be sent to White Mountain Ranger District, Attn: Blaine Hartman, 798 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514. Hand delivery of written objections can be made to the address shown above during normal working hours (M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm). It is the responsibility of objectors to ensure their objection is received in a timely manner (36 CFR 218.9). For additional information, contact Blaine Hartman at the White Mountain Ranger District at (760) 920-7902 or by email at blaine.hartman@usda.gov.
Blaine Hartman