Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 230 / Friday, December 1, 2023 / Notices 83897 

2023. APHIS received three comments. 

One commenter expressed concern that 

the DvSSJ1 dsRNA insect resistant trait 

in DP23211 corn is associated with an 

animal and thus presents cultural/ 

dietary concerns for plant-based diet 

adherents who may inadvertently 

consume DP23211 corn, and thereby 

DvSSJ1 dsRNA. We responded that the 

potential risk of exposure to insect 

DNA/RNA via inadvertent consumption 

of DP23211 corn products is not 

expected to appreciably increase in the 

event of deregulation and subsequent 

production of DP23211 corn, and that 

DvSSJ1 dsRNA poses no health risk to 

humans. Another commenter expressed 

opposition to biotechnology-derived 

crops, in general. A comment from a 

State organization representing farmers 

expressed support for the deregulation 

of DP23211 corn. APHIS provided a 

response to the comments in Appendix 

2 of our final EA. None of the comments 

identified new information or data 

regarding the draft EA or draft PPRA. 

National Environmental Policy Act 

After reviewing and evaluating the 

comments received during the comment 

period on the draft EA, draft PPRA, and 

other information, APHIS has prepared 

a final EA, which provides the public 

with documentation of APHIS’ review 

and analysis of any potential 

environmental impacts associated with 

the determination of nonregulated status 

of DP23211 corn. The EA was prepared 

in accordance with: (1) the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as 

amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), (2) 

regulations of the Council on 

Environmental Quality for 

implementing the procedural provisions 

of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), (3) 

USDA regulations implementing NEPA 

(7 CFR part 1b), and (4) APHIS’ NEPA 

Implementing Procedures (7 CFR part 

372). Based on our EA, public 

comments, and other pertinent scientific 

data, APHIS has reached a finding of no 

significant impact (FONSI) with regard 

to the preferred alternative identified in 

the EA (to make a determination of 

nonregulated status for DP23211 corn). 

Determination 

Based on APHIS’ analysis of field and 

laboratory data submitted by Pioneer, 

references provided in the petition, 

peer-reviewed publications, information 

analyzed in the EA, the PPRA, the 

public comments, and information 

provided in APHIS’ response to those 

public comments, APHIS has 

determined that DP23211 corn is 

unlikely to pose a plant pest risk and 

therefore is no longer subject to our 

regulations governing the movement of 

organisms developed using genetic 

engineering. 

Copies of the signed determination 

document, PPRA, final EA, and FONSI, 

as well as the previously published 

petition and supporting documents, are 

available as indicated under ADDRESSES

and from the person listed under the 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

section in this notice. 

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 

7781–7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 

2.80, and 371.3. 

Done in Washington, DC, this 27th day of 

November 2023. 

Michael Watson, 

Administrator, Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service. 

[FR Doc. 2023–26458 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites 

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture 

(USDA). 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Lassen National Forest is 

proposing to establish several new 

recreation fee sites. Recreation fee 

revenues collected at the new recreation 

fee sites would be used for operation, 

maintenance, and improvement of the 

sites. An analysis of nearby recreation 

fee sites with similar amenities shows 

the recreation fees that would be 

charged at the new recreation fee sites 

are reasonable and typical of similar 

recreation fee sites in the area. 

DATES: If approved, the new recreation 

fees would be implemented no earlier 

than six months following the 

publication of this notice in the Federal 

Register. 

ADDRESSES: Lassen National Forest, 

2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 

96130. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Janie Ackley, Recreation Fee 

Coordinator, 530–258–5165 or 

mary.ackley@usda.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement 

Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the 

Forest Service to publish a six-month 

advance notice in the Federal Register 

of establishment of new recreation fee 

sites. In accordance with Forest Service 

Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the 

Forest Service will publish the proposed 

new recreation fee sites in local 

newspapers and other local publications 

for public comment. Most of the new 

recreation fee revenues would be spent 

where they are collected to enhance the 

visitor experience at the new recreation 

fee sites. 

An expanded amenity recreation fee 

of $12 per night would be charged for 

the Black Rock, Butte, Echo Lake, 

Goumaz, and Roxie Peconom 

Campgrounds. An expanded amenity 

recreation fee of $18 per night would be 

charged for the Bogard Campground. 

Expenditures from recreation fee 

revenues collected at the new recreation 

fee sites would enhance recreation 

opportunities, improve customer 

service, and address maintenance needs. 

Once public involvement is complete, 

the new recreation fees will be reviewed 

by a Resource Advisory Committee prior 

to a final decision and implementation. 

Reservations for Black Rock, Butte, Echo 

Lake, Goumaz, and Roxie Peconom, and 

Bogard Campgrounds could be made 

online at www.recreation.gov or by 

calling 877–444–6777. Reservations 

would cost $8.00 per reservation. 

Dated: November 28, 2023. 

Troy Heithecker, 

Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest 

System. 

[FR Doc. 2023–26442 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3411–15–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Forest Service Manual 2000 National 

Forest Resource Management; Chapter 

2040 National Forest System 

Monitoring 

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture 

(USDA). 

ACTION: Notice of availability for public 

comment; extension of comment period. 

SUMMARY: The Forest Service (Forest 

Service or Agency) published a notice in 

the Federal Register on November 28, 

2023, initiating a 30-day comment 

period on the proposed directive 

contained in Forest Service manual 

2000, National Forest Resource 

Management, chapter 2040, National 

Forest System Monitoring. The closing 

date of the original notice is scheduled 

for December 27, 2023. The Forest 

Service is extending the comment 

period for an additional 15 days from 

the previous closing date. 

DATES: Comments must be received in 

writing by January 11, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Comments may be 

submitted electronically to https://

cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/Comment

Input?project=ORMS-3585. Written 

comments may be mailed to Mara 


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