USDA FOREST SERVICE

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT TO THE

DRAFT

DECISION

NOTICE FOR THE

CORYDON PROJECT

A draft decision notice for the Corydon Project is available for review and may be downloaded from: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/projects/67858

The draft decision includes natural resource actions in the Corydon Project Area including vegetation management, wildlife and aquatic habitat improvements, invasive weed treatments and transportation system improvements.

The draft decision is subject to the objections process of 36 C.F.R. part 218 subparts A and B. Objections will be accepted only from those who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding this project during the designated opportunity for public comment in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 218.5(a). Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed project unless based on new information arising after designated comment opportunities. The burden is on the objector to demonstrate compliance with this requirement for objection issues.

The objection filing period will begin the day after this notice is published, and objections must be filed within 45 days. The publication date of this notice is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or time frame information provided by any other source. It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer. Timeliness will be determined by:

· The date of the U.S. Postal Service postmark for an objection received before the close of the fifth business day after the objection filing period.

· The agency’s electronically generated posted date and time for email and facsimiles.

· The shipping date for delivery by private carrier for an objection received before the close of the fifth business day after the objection filing period.

· The official agency date stamp showing receipt of hand delivery.

· For emailed objections, the sender should receive an automated electronic acknowledgement from the agency as confirmation of receipt. If the sender does not receive an automated acknowledgment of receipt of the objection, it is the sender’s responsibility to ensure timely filing by other means.

At a minimum, an objection must include the following:

· Objector’s name and address, with a telephone number, if available. When multiple names are listed on an objection, identification of the lead objector.

· Signature or other verification of authorship upon request.

· The name of the project, the name and title of the responsible official, and the name of the national forest on which the project will be implemented.

· A description of those aspects of the project addressed by the objection, including specific issues related to the project; if applicable, how the objector believes the environmental analysis or draft decision specifically violates law, regulation, or policy; suggested remedies that would resolve the objection; supporting reasons for the reviewing officer to consider.

· A statement that demonstrates the connection between prior specific written comments on the particular project or activity and the content of the objection, unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the designated opportunities for comment.

Incorporation of documents by reference is not allowed, except for the list of items identified at 36 C.F.R. § 218.8(b).

Objections, including attachments, must be filed in one of the following ways:

· Objections, including attachments, must be filed in one of the following ways:

· Mail, express delivery, or messenger service to USDA-Forest Service, Eastern Region, Objection Reviewing Officer, 626 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

· Hand delivery to the address above during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays).

· Fax to 414-944-3973.

· Online: Go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/projects/67858

· Click on “Comment/Object on Project,” located on the right side of the webpage under the “Get Connected” sidebar. If uploading attachments, please use formats compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat applications.

The responsible official for this project is District Ranger Rich Hatfield. For additional information, or printed copies of project documents, please contact Rich at 814-363-6098 or richard.hatfield@usda.gov or Forest Environmental Coordinator Wendy Andersen at 814-723-6142 or wendy.andersen@usda.gov. Additional information is also available online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/projects/67858