NEPA rules that were proposed last summer have now been finalized, and they are very disturbing. The new rules dramatically reduce the requirement for Agencies to allow comments from the public, both in reductions in the stages or actions, the open period for comments (as little as 10 days), and revision of the Review Conferences to be conducted by the same person that signed the Decision rather than an independent person. These are only a few of our concerns, and we forwarded these comments to both Forest Service and elected officials.
There’s nothing you need to do at this time, but just want you to be aware of this and our pursuits.
UPLA Comment for USDA Forest Service Proposed Rule – Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process
