[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 222 (Tuesday, November 18, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61486-61488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30197]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Newspapers To Be Used for Publication of Legal Notice of 
Appealable Decisions Under 36 CFR Part 217 and Corrections Under 36 CFR 
Part 215 for the Southern Region; Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, 
Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, 
Arkansas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Puerto 
Rico

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and correction.

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SUMMARY: Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will publish notice 
of decisions subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR part 217 in 
the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the Supplementary 
Information section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR part 
217.5(d), the public shall be advised through Federal Register notice, 
of the principal newspaper to be utilized for publishing legal notices 
of decisions. Newspaper publication of notices of decisions is in 
addition to direct notice of decisions to those known to be interested 
in or affected by a specific decision. The Responsible Official under 
36 CFR part 215 gave annual notice in the Federal Register published on 
April 29, 1997, of principal newspapers to be utilized for publishing 
notices of proposed actions and of decisions subject to appeal under 36 
CFR part 215. The list of newspapers to be used for part 215 notice and 
decision is corrected.

DATES: Use of these newspapers for purposes of publishing legal notices 
of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 217 and the use of the 
corrected newspaper listed under 36 CFR part 215 shall begin on or 
after the date of this publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Paul Kruglewicz, Regional Appeals 
Coordinator, Southern Region, Planning, 1720 Peachtree Road, NW, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30367-9102, Phone: 404-347-4867.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Deciding Officers in the Southern Region 
will give legal notice of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 
217 in the following newspapers which are listed by Forest Service 
Administrative unit. Where more than one newspaper is listed for any 
unit, the first newspaper listed is the principal newspaper that will 
be utilized for publishing the legal notices of decisions. Additional 
newspapers listed for a particular unit are those newspapers the 
Deciding Officer expects to use for purposes of providing additional 
notice. The timeframe for appeal shall be based on the date of 
publication of the legal notice of the decision in the principal 
newspaper. The following newspapers will be used to provide notice.

Southern Region

Regional Forester Decisions

Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one state of the 13 
states of the Southern Region and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Atlanta Journal, published daily in Atlanta, GA.

Southern Region

Regional Forester Decisions

Affecting National Forest System lands in only one state of the 13 
states of the Southern Region and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or 
only one Ranger District will appear in the principal newspaper elected 
by the National Forest of that state or Ranger District.

National Forests in Alabama, Alabama

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Montgomery Advertiser, published daily in Montgomery, AL

District Ranger Decisions

Bankhead Ranger District: Northwest Alabamian, published weekly (Monday 
& Thursday) in Haleyville, AL
Conecuh Ranger District: The Andalusia Star, published daily (Tuesday 
through Saturday) in Andalusia, AL
Oakmulgee Ranger District, The Tuscaloosa News, published daily in 
Tuscaloosa, AL
Shoal Creek Ranger District: The Anniston Star, published daily in 
Anniston, AL
Talladega Ranger District: The Daily Home, published daily in 
Talladega, AL
Tuskegee Ranger District: Tuskegee News, published weekly (Thursday) in 
Tuskegee, AL

Caribbean National Forest, Puerto Rico

Forest Supervisor Decisions

El Nuevo Dia, published daily in Spanish in San Juan, PR
San Juan Star, published daily in English in San Juan, PR

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Times, published daily in Gainesville, GA

District Ranger Decisions

Armuchee Ranger District: Walker Country Messenger, published bi-weekly 
(Wednesday & Friday) in Lafayette, GA
Toccoa Ranger District: The News Observer published weekly (Wednesday) 
in Bule Ridge, GA
Brasstown Ranger District: North Georgia News, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Blairsville, GA
Tallulah Ranger District: Clayton Tribune, published weekly (Thursday) 
in Clayton, GA
Chattooga Ranger District: Northeast Georgian, published weekly 
(Tuesday) in Cornelia, GA

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Chieftain & Toccoa Record, published weekly (Thursday) in Toccoa, GA
White County News & Telegraph, published weekly (Thursday) in 
Cleveland, GA
Cohutta Ranger District: Chatsworth Times, published weekly (Wednesday) 
in Chatsworth, GA
Oconee Ranger District: Monticello News, published weekly (Thursday) in 
Monticello, GA

Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Knoxville News Sentinel, published daily in Knoxville, TN (covering 
McMinn, Monroe, and Polk Counties)
Johnson City Press, published daily in Johnson City, TN (covering 
Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington 
Counties)

District Ranger Decisions

Ocoee Ranger District: Polk County News, published weekly (Wednesday) 
in Benton, TN
Hiwassee Ranger District: Daily Post-Athenian, published daily (Monday-
Friday) in Athens, TN
Tellico Ranger District: Monroe County Advocate, published weekly 
(Thursday) in Sweetwater, TN
Nolichucky Ranger District: Greensville Sun, published daily (Monday-
Saturday) in Greeneville, TN
Unaka Ranger District: Johnson City Press, published daily in Johnson 
City, TN
Watauga Ranger District: Elizabethton Star, published daily (Sunday-
Friday) in Elizabethton, TN

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Lexington Herald-Leader, published daily in Lexington, KY

District Ranger Decisions

Morehead Ranger District: Morehead News, published bi-weekly (Tuesday 
and Friday) in Morehead, KY
Stanton Ranger District: The Clay City Times, published weekly 
(Thursday) in Stanton, KY
Berea Ranger District: Jackson County Sun, published weekly (Thursday) 
in McKee, KY
London Ranger District: The Sentinel-Echo, published tri-weekly 
(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) in London, KY
Somerset Ranger District: Commonwealth-Journal, published daily (Sunday 
through Friday) in Somerset, KY
Stearns Ranger District: McCreary County Record, published weekly 
(Tuesday) in Whitley City, KY
Redbird Ranger District: Manchester Enterprise, published weekly 
(Thursday) in Manchester, KY

National Forests in Florida, Florida

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Tallahassee Democrat, published daily in Tallahassee, FL

District Ranger Decisions

Apalachicola Ranger District: The Liberty Journal, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Bristol, FL
Lake George Ranger District: The Ocala Star Banner, published daily in 
Ocala, FL
Osceola Ranger District: The Lake City Reporter, published daily 
(Monday-Saturday) in Lake City, FL
Seminole Ranger District: The Daily Commercial, published daily in 
Leesburg, FL
Wakulla Ranger District: The Tallahassee Democrat, published daily in 
Tallahassee, FL

Francis Marion & Sumter National Forest, South Carolina

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The State, published daily in Columbia, SC

District Ranger Decisions

Enoree Ranger District: Newberry Observer, published tri-weekly 
(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) Newberry, SC
Andrew Pickens Ranger District: Seneca Journal and Tribune, published 
bi-weekly (Wednesday and Friday) in Seneca, SC
Long Cane Ranger District: The Augusta Chronicle, published daily in 
Augusta, GA
Wambaw Ranger District: News and Courier, published daily in 
Charleston, SC
Witherbee Ranger District: News and Courier, published daily in 
Charleston, SC

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Virginia

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, VA

District Ranger Decisions

Lee Ranger District: Shenandoah Valley Herald, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Woodstock, VA
Warm Springs Ranger District: The Recorder, published weekly (Thursday) 
in Monterey, VA
Pedlar Ranger District: News-Gazette, published weekly (Wednesday) in 
Lexington, VA
James River Ranger District: Virginian Review, published daily (except 
Sunday) in Covington, VA
Deerfield Ranger District: Daily New Leader, published daily in 
Staunton, VA
Dry River Ranger District: Daily News Record, published daily (except 
Sunday) in Harrisonburg, VA
Blacksburg Ranger District: Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, 
VA
Monroe Watchman, published weekly (Thursday) in Union, WV (only for 
those decisions in West VA--notice will be published in the Roanoke 
Times and Monroe Watchman.)
Glenwood Ranger District: Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, VA
New Castle Ranger District: Roanoke Times, published in Roanoke, VA
Monroe Watchman, published weekly (Thursday) in Union, WV (only for 
those decisions in West VA--notice will be published in the Roanoke 
Times and Monroe Watchman.)
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Bristol Herald Courier, 
published daily in Bristol, VA
Clinch Ranger District: Kingsport-Times News, published daily in 
Kingsport, TN
Wythe Ranger District: Southwest Virginia Enterprise, published bi-
weekly (Wednesday and Saturday) in Wytheville, VA

Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Alexandria Daily Town Talk, published daily in Alexandria, LA

District Ranger Decisions

Caney Ranger District: Minden Press Herald, published daily in Minden, 
LA
Homer Guardian Journal, published weekly (Wednesday) in Homer, LA
Catahoula Ranger District: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, published daily 
in Alexandria, LA
Colfax Chronicle, published weekly (Wednesday) in Colfax, LA
Evangeline Ranger District: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, published daily 
in Alexandria, LA
Kisatchie Ranger District: Natchitoches Times, published daily 
(Tuesday-Friday and on Sunday) in Natchitoches, LA
Vernon Ranger District: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, published daily in 
Alexandria, LA
Winn Ranger District: Winn Parish Enterprise, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Winnfield, LA

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National Forests in Mississippi, Mississippi

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS

District Ranger Decisions

Bienville Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, 
MS
Chicasawhay Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, MS
Delta Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
De Soto Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
Holly Springs Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, MS
Homochitto Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, 
MS
Tombigbee Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, 
MS
Ashe-Erambert Project: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Asheville Citizen-Times, published daily in Asheville, NC

District Ranger Decisions

Appalachian Ranger District: The Asheville Citizen-Times, published 
daily in Asheville, NC
Cheoah Ranger District: Graham Star, published weekly (Thursday) in 
Robbinsville, NC
Croatan Ranger District: The Sun Journal, published weekly (Sunday 
through Friday) in New Bern, NC
Grandfather Ranger District: McDowell News, published daily in Marion, 
NC
Highlands Ranger District: The Highlander, published weekly (May-Oct 
Tues & Fri; Oct-April Tues only) in Highlands, NC
The Crossroads Chronicle, published weekly (May-Oct Tues & Fri; Oct-
April Tues only) in Cashiers, NC
The Sylva Herald, published weekly on Thursday in Sylva, NC
Pisgah Ranger District: The Asheville Citizen-Times, published daily in 
Asheville, NC
Tusquitee Ranger District: Cherokee Scout, published weekly (Wednesday) 
in Murphy, NC
Uwharrie Ranger District: Montgomery Herald, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Troy, NC
Wayah Ranger District: The Franklin Press, published bi-weekly 
(Wednesday and Friday) in Franklin, NC

Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas, Oklahoma

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR

District Ranger Decisions

Caddo Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Cold Springs Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published 
daily in Little Rock, AR
Fourche Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Jessieville Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily 
in Little Rock, AR
Mena Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Oden Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Poteau Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Winona Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Womble Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in 
Little Rock, AR
Choctaw Ranger District: Tulsa World, published daily in Tulsa, OK
Kiamichi Ranger District: Tulsa World, published daily in Tulsa, OK
Tiak Ranger District: Tulsa World, published daily in Tulsa, OK

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest: Arkansas

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Courier, published daily (Sunday through Friday) in Russellville, 
AR

District Ranger Decisions

Sylamore Ranger District: Stone County Leader, published weekly 
(Tuesday) in Mountain View, AR
Buffalo Ranger District: Harrison Daily Times, published daily in 
Harrison, AR
Bayou Ranger District: The Courrier, published daily (Sunday through 
Friday) in Russellville, AR
Pleasant Hill Ranger District: Johnson County Graphic, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Clarksville, AR
Boston Mountain Ranger District: Southwest Times Record, published 
daily in Fort Smith, AR
Magazine Ranger District: Southwest Times Record, published daily in 
Fort Smith, AR
St. Francis Ranger District: The Daily World, published daily (Sunday 
through Friday) in Helena, AR

Natonal Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Texas

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, TX

District Ranger Decisions

Angelina National Forest: The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in 
Lufkin, TX
Davy Crockett National Forest: The Lufkin Daily News, published daily 
in Lufkin, TX
Sabine National Forest: The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in 
Lufkin, TX
Sam Houston National Forest: The Courier, published daily in Conroe, TX
Caddo & LBJ National Grasslands: Denton Record-Chronicle, published 
daily in Denton, TX

    The Responsible Official under 36 CFR part 215 gave annual notice 
in the Federal Register published in April 29, 1997, of principal 
newspapers to be utilized for publishing notices of proposed actions 
and of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR 215. The list of 
newspapers to be used for 215 notice and decision is corrected as 
follows:

Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana

District Ranger Decisions

Newspaper Changed
    Vernon Ranger District: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, published daily 
in Alexandria, LA

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest: Arkansas

District Ranger Decisions

Newspaper Changed
    Buffalo Ranger District: Harrison Daily Times, published daily in 
Harrison, AR

    Dated: November 7, 1997.
Bruce L. Jewell,
Acting Deputy Regional Forester for Natural Resources.
[FR Doc. 97-30197 Filed 11-17-97; 8:45 am]
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