Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to Amend the Land and Resource Management Plan for the Toyable National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Samenvatting

Pursuant to the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Act (P.L. 103-63) and 36 CFR 219.10(f), the Forest Supervisor for the Toiyabe National Forest gives notice of the agency's intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the decision to prepare a general management plan for the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) as an amendment to the Land and Resource Management Plan for the Toiyabe National Forest. This amendment would make specific changes in the Forest Plan, as it applies to the SMNRA. This notice includes a summary of the proposed changes to the Forest Plan, a description of the need for these changes, and a brief description of preliminary issues and potential alternatives to the proposed amendment. This notice also provides estimated dates for filing the draft and final EIS; information on future public involvement; the name and address of the responsible official; and the name of the person who can provide additional information.