United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Errata for the Final Environmental Impact Statement

Plan Amendment

Tongass National Forest

December 2016

Errata for the Final Environmental Impact Statement

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1

Corrections or Additions to the FEIS .......................................................................................................1

Various Errata by Chapter and Page Numbers .........................................................................................1

Chapter 1...............................................................................................................................................1

Chapter 2...............................................................................................................................................3

Chapter 3...............................................................................................................................................4

Appendix H...........................................................................................................................................8

Appendix I ............................................................................................................................................8

Corrections or Additions to the FEIS Maps.............................................................................................9

Various Errata by FEIS Map.....................................................................................................................9

FEIS Map, FINAL EIS Alternative 1 Land Use Designations June 2016............................................9

FEIS Map, FINAL EIS Alternatives 2, 3, 4 & 5 Land Use Designations June 2016 ...........................9

FEIS Map, FINAL EIS Timber Sale Program Adaptive Management Strategy June 2016.................9

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Introduction

This document lists the corrections (known as errata) to the 2016 Tongass Land and Resource 

Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Plan Amendment. Errata are entered 

chronologically by chapter and page number from the FEIS. FEIS map errata are also included.

Corrections or Additions to the FEIS

Various Errata by Chapter and Page Numbers

Chapter 1

FEIS, page 1-18, second sentence in “Young Growth Direction” section

Correct the reference in sentence:

The management approach for young growth regarding the internal scientific review on younggrowth timber projects that intersect with high value fish watersheds was updated based on final 

TAC recommendations (Forest Plan Appendix B, and public comments (see Appendix H, Specific 

Comments).

With the following:

The management approach for young growth regarding the internal scientific review on younggrowth timber projects that intersect with high value fish watersheds was updated based on final 

TAC recommendations (Forest Plan Appendix B, and public comments (see Appendix I, Specific 

Comments).

FEIS, page 1-18, first sentence in “Renewable Energy Direction” section

Correct the reference in sentence:

Several clarifications were made to the renewable energy plan components based on public 

comments (FEIS Appendix H, Fish, Transportation and Utility System LUD , Renewable Energy), 

as well as internally identified clarifications.

With the following:

Several clarifications were made to the renewable energy plan components based on public 

comments (FEIS Appendix I, Fish, Transportation and Utility System LUD, Renewable Energy), as 

well as internally identified clarifications.

FEIS, page 1-19, first and third sentences in “Transportation Systems Corridors” section

Correct the references in sentences:

First sentence

Clarifications were made to the transportation systems corridors plan components in response to 

public comments (FEIS Appendix H, Purpose and Need, Planning Rule, Road Density, 
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Transportation and Utility System LUD , Specific Comments), as well as internally identified 

clarifications.

Third Sentence

This also helped to clarify management approach for timber. Lands standard S-TSC-LAND-02 was 

added in response to public comments (FEIS Appendix H, Transportation and Utility System LUD , 

Specific Comments), and this was also an internally identified oversight/correction, and was added 

to be similar to renewable energy standard S-RE-TRAN-01.

With the following:

First sentence

Clarifications were made to the transportation systems corridors plan components in response to 

public comments (FEIS Appendix I, Purpose and Need, Planning Rule, Road Density, 

Transportation and Utility System LUD , Specific Comments), as well as internally identified 

clarifications.

Third Sentence

This also helped to clarify management approach for timber. Lands standard S-TSC-LAND-02 was 

added in response to public comments (FEIS Appendix I, Transportation and Utility System LUD, 

Specific Comments), and this was also an internally identified oversight/correction, and was added 

to be similar to renewable energy standard S-RE-TRAN-01.

FEIS, page 1-19, sentence in “Forest-wide Multiple-use Goals and Objectives (Chapter 

2)” section

Correct the references:

Clarifications were made to timber objective O-TIM-01 in response to public comments (FEIS 

Appendix H, Purpose and Need, Specific Comments), as well as internally identified clarifications. 

Timber objective O-TIM-02 was rewritten in response to public comments (FEIS Appendix H, 

Specific Comments).

With the following:

Clarifications were made to timber objective O-TIM-01 in response to public comments (FEIS 

Appendix I, Purpose and Need, Specific Comments), as well as internally identified clarifications. 

Timber objective O-TIM-02 was rewritten in response to public comments (FEIS Appendix I, 

Specific Comments).

FEIS, page 1-19, sentence in “Forest-wide Standards and Guidelines (Chapter 4)

Beach and Estuary Fringe (BEACH)” section

Correct the reference:

The forest-wide standard S-BEACH-01 was clarified in response to public comment (FEIS 

Appendix H, Specific Comments), as well as internally identified clarifications.

With the following:

The forest-wide standard S-BEACH-01 was clarified in response to public comment (FEIS

Appendix I, Specific Comments), as well as internally identified clarifications.
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Chapter 2

FEIS, page 2-9, first paragraph in “LUD Changes Common to the Action Alternatives”

section

Correct the sentence:

Under Public Law 113-291, approximately 70,000 acres of NFS land were conveyed to Sealaska

Corporation and an additional 152,000 acres were converted to LUD II. 

With the following:

Under Public Law 113-291, approximately 70,000 acres of NFS land were conveyed to Sealaska

Corporation, including the transfer of about 1,465 acres of Geologic Special Interest Areas (SIAs).

An additional 152,000 acres were converted to LUD II.

FEIS, page 2-34, first paragraph in “Framework and Expected Outcomes” section

Correct the sentence:

However, young-growth harvest in the Old-growth Habitat LUD, beach and estuary fringe, and 

RMAs outside of TTRA buffers would be allowed only during the first 15 years after Plan approval, 

and created openings for commercial harvest (up to 10 acres and a maximum removal of up to 35 

percent of the acres of the original harvested stand) or commercial thinning would be allowed. 

With the following:

However, young-growth harvest in the Old-growth Habitat LUD, beach and estuary fringe, and 

RMAs outside of TTRA buffers would be allowed only during the first 15 years after Plan approval, 

and created openings for commercial harvest (up to 10 acres and a maximum removal of up to 35 

percent of the acres of the original harvested stand) or commercial thinning (up to 33 percent of 

stand’s basal area) would be allowed. A combination of the two treatments may be used, with no 

more than 35 percent of the total stand removed in either basal area and/or acres. In beach and 

estuary fringe, a 200-foot no-commercial harvest buffer adjacent to the shoreline would be required.

FEIS, page 2-34, first paragraph in “Framework and Expected Outcomes” section

Correct the sentence:

Along lake shorelines, a 100-foot no-cut commercial harvest buffer would be established.

With the following:

Around all Class I and Class II lakes, a 100-foot no-cut commercial harvest buffer would be 

established.

FEIS, page 2-44, Table 2-17

Correct the footnote: 2 Timber harvest is currently inconsistent with the 2001 Roadless Rule. Proposed timber harvest in IRAs could not occur until 

the Roadless Rule is changed as a result of new rulemaking, or the 2003 Tongass Exemption (68 FR 75136) is reinstated.

With the following: 2 Timber harvest is currently inconsistent with the 2001 Roadless Rule. Harvest in IRAs would be deferred until agency 

rulemaking modifies 36 CFR 294.13(b)(4) (2001).
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FEIS, page 2-46, Table 2-18

Correct the footnote: 1 Timber harvest is currently inconsistent with the 2001 Roadless Rule. Proposed timber harvest in IRAs could not occur until 

the Roadless Rule is changed as a result of new rulemaking, or the Tongass Exemption (68 FR 75136) is reinstated.

With the following: 1

Timber harvest is currently inconsistent with the 2001 Roadless Rule. Harvest in IRAs would be deferred until agency 

rulemaking modifies 36 CFR 294.13(b)(4) (2001).

Chapter 3

FEIS, page 3-31, third paragraph in “Karst and Caves” section

Correct the sentence:

In 2014, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 changed some of those 

Geologic Special Areas to Land Use Designation (LUD) II Geologic Conservation Areas. The land 

ownership of some of the Geologic Special Areas was transferred to the Sealaska Corporation. 

With the following:

In 2014, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 changed some of those 

Geologic Special Interest Areas (SIAs) to Land Use Designation (LUD) II Geologic Conservation 

Areas. The land ownership of approximately 1,465 acres of Geologic SIAs was transferred to the 

Sealaska Corporation. 

FEIS, page 3-78, second paragraph in “Riparian Areas” section

Correct the sentence:

These areas have no TTRA buffer, so RMA harvest could occur to the lake shoreline under 

Alternatives 2 and 5 which could result in increased sediment entry to lakes. 

With the following:

While these areas have no TTRA buffer, RMA harvest could occur to the lake shoreline under 

Alternative 2 which could result in increased sediment entry to lakes. Alternative 5 establishes a 

100-ft no-cut buffer around all Class I and Class II lakes which should lessen potential for sediment 

entry to lakes.

FEIS, page 3-248, Table 3.10-7

Correct species name:

Warren Island red-backed vole (Myodesgapperi wrangeli)

With the following:

Wrangell Island red-backed vole (Myodesgapperi wrangeli)
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FEIS, page 3-492, Table 3.22-8

Correct the table from Daniels et al. 2015:

Table 3.22-8

Projected Baseline Timber Harvest in Southeast Alaska by Product 

Type (MMBF) all owners

Year

Sawlog 

exports Sawmills

Utility 

logs

Mill 

Residue

Other

Products Total

2015 84.5 12.9 7.5 12.1 1.5 118.7

2016 86.6 14.3 7.4 13.4 1.5 123.3

2017 88.7 14.5 7.3 13.5 1.6 125.6

2018 90.8 14.7 7.1 13.7 1.6 127.9

2019 92.9 14.9 7.0 13.8 1.6 130.2

2020 95.0 15.1 6.8 14.0 1.6 132.5

2021 97.1 15.3 6.7 14.2 1.6 134.8

2022 99.2 15.5 6.6 14.3 1.6 137.1

2023 101.3 15.6 6.4 14.5 1.6 139.4

2024 103.3 15.8 6.3 14.7 1.6 141.7

2025 105.4 16.0 6.1 14.8 1.6 144.0

2026 107.5 16.2 6.0 15.0 1.6 146.4

2027 109.6 16.4 5.9 15.2 1.7 148.7

2028 111.7 16.6 5.7 15.3 1.7 151.0

2029 113.8 16.8 5.6 15.5 1.7 153.3

2030 115.9 16.9 5.4 15.6 1.7 155.6 1 Projected harvest levels by product type are based on projected overall end market demand and the 

portion of that demand Southeast Alaska is likely to fill.

2 A summary overview of these product types is provided in the main text.

Source: Daniels et al. 2016

With the following from Daniels et al. 2016:

Table 3.22-8

Projected Baseline Timber Harvest in Southeast Alaska by Product 

Type (MMBF) all owners

Year

Sawlog 

exports Sawmills

Utility 

logs

Mill 

Residue

Other

Products Total

2015 84.5 14.8 7.5 12.8 0.9 120.6

2016 86.6 15.0 7.4 13.0 0.9 122.9

2017 88.7 15.2 7.3 13.2 0.9 125.2

2018 90.8 15.4 7.1 13.3 0.9 127.5

2019 92.9 15.6 7.0 13.5 0.9 129.8

2020 95.0 15.8 6.8 13.6 0.9 132.1

2021 97.1 16.0 6.7 13.8 0.9 134.4

2022 99.2 16.2 6.6 14.0 0.9 136.7

2023 101.3 16.4 6.4 14.1 0.9 139.0

2024 103.3 16.6 6.3 14.3 0.9 141.4

2025 105.4 16.7 6.1 14.4 0.9 143.7

2026 107.5 16.9 6.0 14.6 0.9 146.0

2027 109.6 17.1 5.9 14.8 0.9 148.3

2028 111.7 17.3 5.7 14.9 0.9 150.6

2029 113.8 17.5 5.6 15.1 0.9 152.9

2030 115.9 17.7 5.4 15.2 0.9 155.2 1 Projected harvest levels by product type are based on projected overall end market demand and the 

portion of that demand Southeast Alaska is likely to fill.

2 A summary overview of these product types is provided in the main text.

Source: Daniels et al. 2016
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FEIS, page 3-493, Table 3.22-9

Correct the table from Daniels et al. 2015:

Table 3.22-9

Projected Baseline Timber Harvest in Southeast Alaska by Owner

(MMBF)

Year Tongass State Native Corporations Total

2015 40.0 17.8 60.8 118.7

2016 41.8 18.7 62.8 123.3

2017 42.6 19.0 64.0 125.6

2018 43.3 19.3 65.3 127.9

2019 44.0 19.7 66.5 130.2

2020 44.8 20.0 67.7 132.5

2021 45.5 20.3 69.0 134.8

2022 46.2 20.6 70.2 137.1

2023 47.0 21.0 71.5 139.4

2024 47.7 21.3 72.7 141.7

2025 48.4 21.6 74.0 144.0

2026 49.2 22.0 75.2 146.4

2027 49.9 22.3 76.5 148.7

2028 50.7 22.6 77.7 151.0

2029 51.4 22.9 78.9 153.3

2030 52.1 23.3 80.2 155.6 1 Projected harvest levels by owner are based on projected overall end market demand and the portion 

of that demand Southeast Alaska is likely to fill, allocated by land ownership.

Source: Daniels et al. 2016

With the following from Daniels et al. 2016:

Table 3.22-9

Projected Baseline Timber Harvest in Southeast Alaska by Owner

(MMBF)

Year Tongass State Native Corporations Total

2015 40.9 18.2 61.5 120.6

2016 41.6 18.6 62.8 122.9

2017 42.3 18.9 64.0 125.2

2018 43.1 19.2 65.3 127.5

2019 43.8 19.5 66.5 129.8

2020 44.5 19.9 67.7 132.1

2021 45.3 20.2 69.0 134.4

2022 46.0 20.5 70.2 136.7

2023 46.7 20.8 71.5 139.0

2024 47.5 21.2 72.7 141.4

2025 48.2 21.5 74.0 143.7

2026 48.9 21.8 75.2 146.0

2027 49.7 22.1 76.5 148.3

2028 50.4 22.5 77.7 150.6

2029 51.1 22.8 78.9 152.9

2030 51.9 23.1 80.2 155.2 1 Projected harvest levels by owner are based on projected overall end market demand and the 

portion of that demand Southeast Alaska is likely to fill, allocated by land ownership.

Source: Daniels et al. 2016
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FEIS, page 3-507, second paragraph

Correct the sentence:

This baseline projection anticipates that demand would gradually increase from an estimated 40.0 

MMBF in 2015 to 52.1 MMBF in 2030 (Table 3.22-10; Figure 3.22-8).

With the following:

This baseline projection anticipates that demand would gradually increase from an estimated 40.9 

MMBF in 2015 to 51.9 MMBF in 2030 (Table 3.22-10; Figure 3.22-8).

FEIS, page 3-509, second paragraph

Correct the sentence:

Total derived demand for timber harvested on the Tongass was projected to gradually increase from 

40.0 MMBF in 2015 to 52.1 MMBF in 2030.

With the following:

Total derived demand for timber harvested on the Tongass was projected to gradually increase from 

40.9 MMBF in 2015 to 51.9 MMBF in 2030.

FEIS, page 3-517, Table 3.22-17

Correct the footnote:

Note:

1 Discounted net revenues are presented in $ million

With the following:

Note: Represents discounted 5-year total net revenues presented in $ million.

FEIS, page 3-517, Figure 3.22-17

Correct the footnote:

Note: Values shown are 5-year totals and are not discounted.

With the following:

Note: Represents non-discounted annual average totals in 5-year increments.

FEIS, page 3-518, Figure 3.22-18

Correct the footnote:

Note: Values shown are 5-year totals and are not discounted.

With the following:

Note: Represents non-discounted annual average totals in 5-year increments.
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Appendix H

FEIS, page H-6, first paragraph in “Effects Analysis” section

Correct the sentence:

However, in order to ensure that timber sale offerings are consistent the agency’s obligations under 

TTRA, timber sales must be offered so long as there is a demand for Tongass timber. 

With the following:

However, TTRA requires the Secretary of Agriculture to seek to meet the market demand for 

Tongass timber, both annually and over the planning cycle, to the extent consistent with providing 

for the multiple use and sustained yield of all renewable forest resources.

Appendix I

FEIS, page I-4, second paragraph in “Comment Summaries and Responses” section

Correct the sentence:

Review of the public comments resulted in Alternative 5 being modified between the Draft and 

Final EIS to add a 100-foot no harvest buffer around anadromous lakes.

With the following:

Review of the public comments resulted in Alternative 5 being modified between the Draft and 

Final EIS to add a 100-foot no harvest buffer around Class I and II lakes (those with anadromous 

and resident fish).

FEIS, page I-63, paragraph in response to comment FISH-1

Correct the sentence:

In addition, under Alternative 5, a 100-foot no harvest buffer has been applied around anadromous 

lakes

With the following:

In addition, under Alternative 5, a 100-foot no harvest buffer has been applied around Class I and II 

lakes (those with anadromous and resident fish).

FEIS, page I-70, last sentence in response to comment RIP-1

Correct the sentence:

In addition, under Alternative 5, a 100-foot no harvest buffer has been applied around anadromous 

lakes.

With the following:

In addition, under Alternative 5, a 100-foot no harvest buffer has been applied around Class I and II 

lakes (those with anadromous and resident fish).
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Corrections or Additions to the FEIS Maps

Various Errata by FEIS Map 

FEIS Map, FINAL EIS Alternative 1 Land Use Designations June 2016

Correct the Land Use Designations where portions of the Kosciusko Island Geological Areas 

and Northern Prince of Wales Geological Areas became LUD II as a result of Public Law 113-

291.

Correct the legend item:

State of Alaska ROW (PL 109-59)

With the following: 

State of Alaska ROW (PL 109-59) and Final Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan (2004)

Correct the title:

FINAL EIS Alternative 1 Land Use Designations June 2016

With the following: 

FINAL EIS Alternative 1 Land Use Designations December 2016

FEIS Map, FINAL EIS Alternatives 2, 3, 4 & 5 Land Use Designations 

June 2016

Correct the Land Use Designations where portions of the Kosciusko Island Geological Areas 

and Northern Prince of Wales Geological Areas became LUD II as a result of Public Law 113-

291.

Correct the legend item on map:

State of Alaska ROW (PL 109-59)

By adding following reference: 

State of Alaska ROW (PL 109-59) and Final Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan (2004)

Correct the title:

FINAL EIS Alternatives 2, 3, 4 & 5 Land Use Designations June 2016

With the following: 

FINAL EIS Alternatives 2, 3, 4 & 5 Land Use Designations December 2016

FEIS Map, FINAL EIS Timber Sale Program Adaptive Management 

Strategy June 2016

Correct the legend item on map:

State of Alaska ROW (PL 109-59)
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By adding following reference: 

State of Alaska ROW (PL 109-59) and Final Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan (2004)

Correct the title:

FINAL EIS Timber Sale Program Adaptive Management Strategy June 2016

With the following: 

FINAL EIS Timber Sale Program Adaptive Management Strategy December 2016