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. The scoping comment period for this project is October 23 - November 22, 2024. Electronic comments are preferred and must be submitted to the Comment Reviewing Officer online at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?project=67113. An automated response should confirm your electronic comment has been received. Comments can also be sent via U.S. mail to Mystic Ranger District Office, Attn: Ridgeback Vegetation Management Project, 8221 S. Mount Rushmore Rd., Rapid City, SD, 57702 or by fax at 605-343-7134. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days following the date of this Scoping Letter. Comments submitted, including names and addresses of commenters, are public information. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Naomi Gonsor, District Silviculturist, Will Leininger, Timber Management Assistant (TMA) or Jim Gubbels at the Mystic Ranger District office in Rapid City, SD at 605-343-1567, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Jim Gubbels, District Ranger
