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Rolnictwo i żywność · 7/17/1995

Hydropower Applications

On May 22, 1995, the Forest Service gave notice in the Federal Register (60 FR 27154) requesting public comment on proposed policy and procedures concerning administration of hydropower authorizations and the processing of proposals for hydropower projects affecting National Forest System lands. The notice included text of the proposed policy and a portion of the agency's procedural handbook. However, reviewers were advised that the entire procedural handbook was available for review upon request. This draft handbook comprises over 300 pages. The agency has received over 100 requests for the procedural handbook and continues to receive requests well into the public comment period. Organizations representing permit holders and applicants have requested additional time for review and comments. The agency concludes that the 60-day comment period provided for in the May 22, 1995, notice may not provide sufficient time for the public and affected parties to review the notice and the lengthy procedural handbook and submit comments. Therefore, the Forest Service is extending the comment period an additional 45 days to ensure that all parties who wish to comment are provided ample opportun

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