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 objection. 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 anobjection for this proposed action. The comment period letter published on the project website explains eligibility for objection and references associated regulations.Interested members of the public should review theCity of Bend Outback Site Conveyance Draft Environmental Assessment, also published on the website, before commenting. The date of the legal notice of opportunity to comment on this proposed action is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period. The legal notice announcing the comment period for this project appears in the Bend Bulletin and will be posted to this project's website. The comment periodfor this project occured from Thursday, 8/7/2025 through Monday, 9/8/2025 11:59:59 PM.
Kellie Roussos
