Integrated Management of Target Shooting on the Pike National Forest #57807

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:

• Objector’s name and address with a telephone number if available; with signature or other verification of authorship supplied upon request.
• Identification of the lead objector when multiple names are listed, along with verification upon request.
• Name of project, name and title of the responsible official, national forest/ranger district where project is located.
• Sufficient narrative description of those aspects of the proposed project objected to, specific issues related to the project, how environmental law, regulation, or policy would be violated, and suggested remedies which would resolve the objection; and
• A statement demonstrating the connection between prior specific written comments on this project and the content of the objection unless the objection issue arose after the designated opportunities for comment.

Filing an Objection

Objections must be postmarked (if sent via postal mail), faxed, or submitted electronically via the project webpage at (https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?project=57807), 45 days following publication of this legal notice. It is the responsibility of objectors to ensure their objection is received in a timely manner (36 CFR 218.9).

When multiple names are listed on an objection, identification of the lead objector as defined in§ 218.2. Verification of the identity of the lead objector must be provided upon request or the reviewing officer will designate a lead objector as provided in§ 218.5(d).

Objection Sample Template

Lead Objector: ______________________

Objections are limited to the scope of this particular project.

A. Description of those aspects of the proposed project addressed by the objection, including specific issues related to the proposed project:

B. How the objector believes the environmental analysis or draft decision specifically violates law, regulation, or policy:

C. Suggested remedies that would resolve the objection:

D. Supporting reasons for the reviewing officer to consider:

E. Unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the designated opportunity(ies) for comment, provide a statement that demonstrates the connection between prior specific written comments on the particular proposed project and the content of this objection.

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