The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration. Anonymous comments and comments submitted after the close of the final designated comment period will not provide the commenter standing for administrative review. Comments, or in some cases other expressions of interest, along with respondent's contact information, submitted during the comment period may be necessary to establish a respondent's eligibility to participate in an administrative review for this proposed action. Interested members of the public should review the proposal's information to determine the applicable administrative review process and the eligibility requirements for that process.
Legal Notice:
Legal Notice Opportunity to Comment
USDA Forest Service
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Utah County
Emerald Lake Shelter Reconstruction Project
The USDA Forest Service is conducting an analysis of the Emerald Lake Shelter Reconstruction Project located in the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The proposed action would reconstruct the Shelter to similar specifications (size, materials etc.) and location as the original Structure to maintain wilderness character.
The Draft Environmental Assessment (EA), additional project information, and online comment submission for the Emerald Lake Shelter Reconstruction Project is available on the public webpage at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache/projects/66370. Additional information regarding this proposed action can also be obtained from Arben Kraja, District Ranger, by e-mail at comments-intermtn-uinta-pleasantgrove@usda.gov.
The Emerald Lake Shelter Reconstruction Project implements the 2003 Land and Resource Management Plan for the Uinta National Forest. This activity is subject to pre-decisional objection under subparts A and B of 36 CFR Part 218. Pursuant to 36 CFR 218.25, comments on this proposed action will be accepted for 30 days beginning on the first day after the date of publication of this notice in Provo Daily Herald, the newspaper of record. A timely submission will be determined as outlined in 36 CFR 218.25(a)(4). It is the responsibility of the sender to ensure timely receipt of any comments submitted.
Electronic comments are preferred and can be submitted through the online commenting tool at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache/projects/66370 and clicking “Get Connected” and “Comment/Object on Project”.
Written comments may also be submitted to: Arben Kraja, District Ranger at 390 N 100 E, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 or via email at comments-intermtn-uinta-pleasantgrove@usda.gov. Business hours for submitting hand-delivered comments are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The office business hours for submitting hand-delivered comments are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If submitting comments by email, please include “Comments on Emerald Lake Shelter Reconstruction Project” in the subject line of your email. Acceptable formats for electronic comments are text or html e-mail, Adobe portable document format, and formats viewable in Microsoft Office applications.
The Responsible Official will consider all written comments received. However, for your comments to be most useful to the agency and to retain your eligibility to object to the draft decision, it is important that you provide your comments during this 30-day comment period and that you clearly describe your concerns and contentions. Only individuals or entities (as defined by 36 CFR 218.2) who submit timely, specific written comments (as specified in 36 CFR 218.2) about this proposed action within the comment periods established by the Responsible Official will be eligible to file an objection. Other eligibility requirements (36 CFR 218.25(a)(3)) include the commenter’s name, postal address, title of the proposed action, and signature or other verification of identity upon request and identification of the individual or entity who authored the comment(s). All written comments received by the Responsible Official, including names and addresses of commenters shall be placed in the project file and shall become a matter of public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, anonymous comments will not provide the Agency with the ability to provide the commenter with subsequent environmental documents and will not establish eligibility to object.
Comments should be within the scope of the proposed action, have a direct relationship to the proposed action, and must include supporting reasons for the Responsible Official to consider (36 CFR 218.2).
The form below can be used to submit your comments to the responsible project official.
National Forests have the option to post comments for public viewing on this web site via a public reading room. Active reading rooms allow the public to read or download your letter, including your contact information. If this project has an active reading room, a link labeled “Public Comment Reading Room” will appear on the main project page. The agency may withhold letters containing proprietary information, sensitive cultural or habitat locations, profanity, etc. All letters, including those not posted, will be considered and included as part of the project record.
Disclaimer: All contact information is optional; however, anonymous comments will not provide standing to object.
