Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District; Tongass National Forest; Alaska; Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District Outfitter/Guide Management Plan

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The USDA, Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposed action to allocate about 54,000 visitor days (of the estimated recreation carrying capacity of approximately 148,000 days) annually for outfitter and guide use on the Ketchikan- Misty Fiords Ranger District. The decision on the EIS will allocate recreation carrying capacity on the District to outfitters and guides through special use permits that serve the public need for guide services. The allocation will set limits for outfitter and guide use levels, but will not limit or regulate use by unguided visitors. The alternatives will include the proposed action, no action, and additional alternatives that respond to issues identified during scoping. The agency will give notice of the full environmental analysis and decision-making process so interested and affected people may participate and contribute to the final decision.