Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 13.11.1997

Environmental Statements; Availability, etc.: Eldorado National Forest, CA

On November 7, 1989, the Forest Service filed a notice of intent in the Federal Register to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze management of off-highway vehicle use in the Rock Creek area, Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District, El Dorado County, California. An update was filed in the Federal Register on March 5, 1996 to update the expected date for release of the draft EIS (DEIS), provide a list of issues and alternatives considered, and to note that the scope was expanded to include non- motorized uses (hiking, equestrians, and mountain bikes) in response to public comments. Notice of availability of the Rock Creek Recreational Trails DEIS was filed in the Federal Register on April 26, 1996. Another update was filed in the Federal Register on August 4, 1997, to notify the public that changes were made to the alternatives in response to comments on the DEIS, and that a Revised Draft EIS (RDEIS) was being prepared. Since then, it was determined that five of the six alternatives under consideration would require nonsignificant amendments to the Eldorado National Forest Land and Resources Management Plan (LMRP). For this reason, the responsible o