LEGAL NOTICE
USDA FOREST SERVICE
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT
CLASS 1 E-BIKES ON THE TRAILS AT JAKES ROCKS
The Bradford Ranger District has prepared an environmental assessment for the Class 1 E-Bikes on the Trails at Jakes Rocks Project. An opportunity to comment begins when this legal notice is published in the Bradford Era and ends 30 days after publication occurs.
The project area is located on the Bradford Ranger District in Mead Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania and Hamilton Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The proposed action would allow Class 1 E-Bikes on the Jakes Rocks Trail System.
A draft decision notice will be prepared after this comment period ends. Eligible parties may object to the draft decision under the procedures identified at 36 C.F.R. part 218.
- To be eligible to object, an individual or entity must submit timely and specific written comments during a designated comment period. This comment period, and the earlier scoping period, are both considered designated comment periods.
- Comments must be within the scope of the proposed action, have a direct relationship to the proposed action, and include supporting reasons for the responsible official to consider. They must also identify the title of the project and provide the name and postal address of the commenter. A signature, or other verification of identify, may also be required upon request.
- Comments must be postmarked, or otherwise received, no later than 30 days after publication of this legal notice.
Comments received, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be available for public inspection as part of the project record. They may be submitted to the responsible official in the following ways:
- Mail: Rich Hatfield, District Ranger, Bradford Ranger District, 29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, PA 16701
- Fax: 814-362-2761
- Online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63373. Click on “Comment/Object on Project,” located on the right side of the webpage under the “Get Connected” sidebar. If uploading attachments, please use file formats compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.
- Phone: Comments may also be provided by calling 814-363-6000. Normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Additional information may be obtained online at http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63373, or by contacting Katie Currier, Recreation Planner, 814-363-6045.
