Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2005 / Notices 71081 

Winema Resource Advisory Committee, 

c/o USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 67, 

Paisley, OR 97636, or electronically to 

agowan@fs.fed.us. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Amy Gowan, Designated Federal 

Official, c/o Klamath National Forest, 

1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097, 

telephone (530) 841–4421. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

agenda will include time for RAC 

proposal workshop planning, funding 

review and 2002 to 2005 project status 

report. 1 All Fremont and Winema 

Resource Advisory Committee Meetings 

are open to the public. There will be a 

time for public input and comment. 

Interested citizens are encouraged to 

attend. 

Dated: November 16, 2005. 

Amy A. Gowan, 

Designated Federal Official. 

[FR Doc. 05–23261 Filed 11–23–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

RIN 0596–AC41 

Advertising and Sponsorship in 

Connection With Concessions 

Involving Privately Owned 

Improvements on National Forest 

System Lands 

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of interim directive; 

request for public comment. 

SUMMARY: The Forest Service is issuing 

an interim directive (ID) revising 

direction in Forest Service Manual 

(FSM) 2340.03 governing advertising 

and sponsorship in connection with 

concessions involving privately owned 

improvements operated under special 

use permits on National Forest System 

(NFS) lands. The ID allows holders of 

concession permits to advertise inside 

buildings and other interior spaces that 

they own, subject to certain conditions, 

and encourages cooperative 

relationships and sponsorships that 

promote public participation in the 

management of NFS lands. The Forest 

Service is requesting comment from the 

public on the provisions contained in 

this ID in order to develop a final 

policy. The ID will be in effect until 

removed or adoption of a final policy 

through an amendment to FSM 2340.03. 

DATES: Comments must be received in 

writing by March 27, 2006. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments by mail to 

USDA, Forest Service, Attention: 

Carolyn Holbrook, Recreation and 

Heritage Resources Staff (2340), 1400 

Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1125, 

Washington, DC 20250–1125 or by 

facsimile to Carolyn Holbrook, 202–

205–1145, or by e-mail to 

rhr2300@fs.fed.us. Comments also may 

be submitted by following the 

instructions at the federal eRulemaking 

portal at http://www.regulation.gov. If 

comments are sent by e-mail or 

facsimile, the public is requested not to 

send duplicate comments via mail. 

Please confine comments to issues 

pertinent to the ID, explain the reasons 

for any recommended changes, and 

where possible reference the specific 

wording being addressed. 

All comments on the ID, including 

names and addresses when provided, 

will be placed in the record and will be 

available for public inspection and 

copying. The public may inspect 

comments received on this ID in the 

Office of the Director, Recreation and 

Heritage Resources Staff, 4th Floor 

Central, Sidney R. Yates Federal 

Building, 14th and Independence 

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, on 

business days between the hours of 8:30 

a.m. and 4 p.m. Those wishing to 

inspect comments are encouraged to call 

ahead at (202) 205–1399 to facilitate 

entry into the building. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Carolyn Holbrook, Recreation and 

Heritage Resources Staff, (202) 205–

1399. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

1. Background and Need 

Encouraging Investment Through 

Limited Advertising and Recognition of 

Cooperators and Sponsors 

The Forest Service regulates the 

provision of concession services to the 

public by private individuals and 

entities that own and operate 

recreational facilities and services on 

NFS lands (concessionaires). These 

facilities and services, which are 

authorized by special use permits, 

enhance opportunities for the public to 

recreate on NFS lands. Concessionaires 

are the primary contact for many people 

visiting National Forests, and they often 

provide information and education to 

the public about the National Forests. 

Thus, concessionaires, such as resort, 

marina, and ski area operators, greatly 

assist the Forest Service in providing 

information and services to the public. 

The Forest Service wants to encourage 

concessionaires to promote public 

participation in the management of NFS 

lands by proposing public services, 

evaluating solutions to specific natural 

resource management problems, and 

promoting conservation awareness and 

public health and safety. These 

endeavors may cost money without 

generating a return on investment by the 

concessionaires. Concessionaires have 

encouraged the agency to consider 

sponsorship and advertisement as ways 

to generate funding for these types of 

activities. 

Proposed Changes to FSM 2343.03 

Paragraph 11. Paragraph 11 has been 

revised to allow concessionaires to 

advertise products and services inside 

buildings and other interior spaces they 

own, including chairlift restraining bars 

facing the rider. However, paragraph 11 

does not allow display of the Forest 

Service shield or other agency symbols 

in conjunction with product or service 

names or advertisements to avoid any 

other appearance of agency 

endorsement of products or services. 

Paragraph 11 allows exterior signage 

that merely identifies the types of goods 

or services provided within the 

permitted facilities with prior written 

approval from the authorized officer. 

Except for short-term special events 

provided for in paragraph 12(c), 

advertising outside of buildings or 

interior spaces owned by the 

concessionaire or along roads on NFS 

lands is prohibited. 

Current paragraph 12. Current 

paragraph 12 has been renumbered as 

paragraph 13 in the ID. No other 

changes were made to this paragraph. 

New Paragraph 12. New Paragraph 12 

encourages cooperative relationships 

and sponsorships that promote public 

participation in the management of NFS 

lands, including programs or projects 

that involve public services, evaluate 

solutions to specific natural resource 

management problems, or promote 

conservation awareness or public health 

and safety. Paragraph 12 requires that 

these programs or projects have prior 

written approval from the authorized 

officer and that they include a plan that 

describes the program or project; its 

duration, objective, outcome, and target 

audience; and communication or 

marketing strategies for the program or 

project. 

Paragraph 12(a) allows cooperator or 

sponsor recognition only during and 

within the proximity of the program or 

project and, to the extent practical, 

requires that the recognition be 

integrated into the program or project so 

that participants and spectators can 

make a clear connection between the 

cooperator or sponsor and the public 

service being provided. In addition, 

paragraph 12(a) prohibits recognition of 

cooperators or sponsors on government 

vehicles. 

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Paragraph 12(b) limits recognition of 

cooperators or sponsors in signs, printed 

and electronic media, wayside and 

kiosk exhibits, and temporary facilities 

to acknowledgment of the cooperator’s 

or sponsor’s public service initiative, 

which can include the cooperator’s or 

sponsor’s name and trademark. 

Paragraph 12(c) allows recognition of 

cooperative support for or sponsorship 

of short-term special events, such as 

races, competitions, festivals, clean-up 

days, and volunteer events. Paragraph 

12(c) allows temporary waiver of the 

prohibition against exterior advertising 

during short-term special events 

sponsored by the holder (rather than by 

the Forest Service, with support from a 

cooperator). Recognition of sponsors 

during these events may appear on 

banners, posters, flyers, and temporary 

facilities and could include sponsor 

names, sponsor trademarks, sponsor 

product names and services, and 

sponsor advertisements. Paragraph 12(c) 

also prohibits use of the Forest Service 

shield or other agency symbol in 

conjunction with sponsor product 

names, services, and advertisements on 

banners, posters, flyers, and temporary 

facilities, and care has to be taken to 

avoid any other appearance of agency 

endorsement of sponsor products and 

services in connection with the events. 

In addition, paragraph 12(c) also 

prohibits recognition of cooperators or 

sponsors on government vehicles. 

Current Paragraph 13. Current 

paragraph 13 is renumbered as 

paragraph 14 in the ID. 

Paragraph 14. Paragraph 14 has been 

revised for clarity. In contrast to 

advertising of commercial products and 

services at concession sites as provided 

under paragraphs 11 and 12, it is 

appropriate in advertising about Forest 

Service concessions to identify 

authorized facilities and services with 

the Forest Service. 

2. Regulatory Requirements 

Environmental Impact 

This ID revises national policy 

governing administration of special use 

permits for concession uses involving 

privately owned facilities. Section 31b 

of Forest Service Handbook 1909.15 (57 

FR 43180, September 18, 1992) excludes 

from documentation in an 

environmental assessment or 

environmental impact statement ‘‘rules, 

regulations, or policies to establish 

Service-wide administrative procedures, 

program processes, or instructions.’’ The 

agency’s conclusion is that this ID falls 

within this category of actions and that 

no extraordinary circumstances exist 

which would require preparation of an 

environmental assessment or 

environmental impact statement. 

Regulatory Impact 

This ID has been reviewed under 

USDA procedures and Executive Order 

12866 on regulatory planning and 

review. It has been determined that this 

is not a significant directive. This ID 

will not have an annual effect of $100 

million or more on the economy, nor 

would it adversely affect productivity, 

competition, jobs, the environment, 

public health and safety, or State or 

local governments. This ID will not 

interfere with an action taken or 

planned by another agency, nor will it 

raise new legal or policy issues. Finally, 

this ID will not alter the budgetary 

impact of entitlement, grant, user fee, or 

loan programs or the rights and 

obligations of beneficiaries of such 

programs. Accordingly, this ID is not 

subject to Office of Management and 

Budget review under Executive Order 

12866. 

Moreover, this ID has been considered 

in light of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 

(5 U.S.C. 602 et seq.). It has been 

determined that this ID will not have a 

significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities as 

defined by the act because the ID will 

not impose recordkeeping requirements 

on them; it will not affect their 

competitive position in relation to large 

entities; and it will not significantly 

affect their cash flow, liquidity, or 

ability to remain in the market. The 

benefits cannot be quantified and are 

not likely substantially to alter costs to 

small businesses. 

No Takings Implications 

This ID has been analyzed in 

accordance with the principles and 

criteria contained in Executive Order 

12630, and it has been determined that 

the ID will not pose the risk of a taking 

of private property. 

Civil Justice Reform 

This ID has been reviewed under 

Executive Order 12988 on civil justice 

reform. If this ID were adopted, (1) all 

State and local laws and regulations that 

are in conflict with this proposed 

directive or that would impede its full 

implementation will be preempted; (2) 

no retroactive effect will be given to this 

proposed directive; and (3) it will not 

require administrative proceedings 

before parties may file suit in court 

challenging its provisions. 

Federalism and Consultation and 

Coordination With Indian Tribal 

Governments 

The agency has considered this 

proposed directive under the 

requirements of Executive Order 13132 

on federalism, and has made an 

assessment that the ID conforms with 

the federalism principles set out in this 

executive order; will not impose any 

compliance costs on the States; and will 

not have substantial direct effects on the 

States, the relationship between the 

Federal Government and the States, or 

the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. Therefore, the 

agency has determined that no further 

assessment of federalism implications is 

necessary at this time. 

Moreover, this ID does not have tribal 

implications as defined by Executive 

Order 13175, entitled ‘‘Consultation and 

Coordination With Indian Tribal 

Governments,’’ and therefore advance 

consultation with Tribes is not required. 

Energy Effects 

This ID has been reviewed under 

Executive Order 13211, entitled 

‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That 

Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 

Distribution, or Use.’’ It has been 

determined that this ID does not 

constitute a significant energy action as 

defined in the executive order. 

Unfunded Mandates 

Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded 

Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 

1531–1538), which the President signed 

into law on March 22, 1995, the agency 

has assessed the effects of this ID on 

State, local, and Tribal governments and 

the private sector. This ID will not 

compel the expenditure of $100 million 

or more by any State, local, or Tribal 

government or anyone in the private 

sector. Therefore, a statement under 

section 202 of the act is not required. 

Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the 

Public 

This ID does not contain any recordkeeping or reporting requirements or 

other information collection 

requirements as defined in 5 U.S.C. part 

1320 that are not already required by 

law or not already approved for use. 

Any information collected from the 

public as a result of implementing this 

ID has been approved by the Office of 

Management and Budget under control 

number 0596–0082. Accordingly, the 

review provisions of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 

et seq.) and its implementing 

regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not 

apply. 

Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2005 / Notices 71083 

Dated: October 24, 2005. 

Dale N. Bosworth, 

Chief. 

3. Proposed Directive Changes for 

Advertising and Sponsorship at Certain 

Concessions 

Note: The Forest Service organizes its 

directive system by alphanumeric codes and 

subject headings. Only those sections of the 

Forest Service Handbook that are the subject 

of this notice are set out here. The intended 

audience for this direction is Forest Service 

employees charged with issuing and 

administrating concession special use 

permits involving privately owned 

improvements. 

Forest Service Manual 

2300—Recreation, Wilderness, and 

Related Resource Management 

Chapter 2340 Privately Provided 

Recreation Opportunities 

* * * * * 

2343.03—Policy 

* * * * * 

11. The holder of a term permit may 

advertise products and services inside 

buildings or other interior spaces owned 

by the holder, including chair lift 

restraining bars facing the rider. The 

Forest Service shield and any other 

symbol identified with the agency shall 

not appear in conjunction with product 

or service names and advertisements 

and care shall be taken to avoid any 

other appearance of agency 

endorsement of products or services. 

The holder may also post exterior 

signage that merely identifies the types 

of products and services provided 

within those buildings. Except as 

provided in paragraph 12(c) for shortterm special events, advertising outside 

those buildings or interior spaces, or 

along roads on National Forest System 

(NFS) lands, is prohibited. Any exterior 

signage must have prior written 

approval from the authorized officer. 

12. Encourage cooperative 

relationships and sponsorships that 

promote public participation in the 

management of NFS lands, including 

programs or projects that propose public 

services, evaluate solutions to specific 

natural resource management problems, 

or promote conservation awareness or 

public health and safety. These 

programs or projects must have prior 

written approval from the authorized 

officer and must include a plan that 

describes the program or project; its 

duration, objective, outcome, and target 

audience; and communication or 

marketing strategies for the program or 

project. Cooperators and sponsors of 

these programs or projects may be 

recognized in accordance with the 

following: 

a. Duration and Location of 

Recognition. Cooperator or sponsor 

recognition shall be allowed only during 

and within the proximity of the program 

or project and, to the extent practical, 

shall be integrated into the program or 

project so that participants and 

spectators can make a clear connection 

between the cooperator and sponsor and 

the public service being performed. 

Recognition of cooperators or sponsors 

on government vehicles is prohibited. 

b. Content of the Recognition. 

Cooperator or sponsor recognition in 

signs, printed and electronic media, 

wayside and kiosk exhibits, and 

temporary facilities shall be limited to 

acknowledgement of the cooperator’s or 

sponsor’s public service initiative and 

may include the cooperator’s or 

sponsor’s name and trademark. The 

purpose of the recognition is to identify 

the sponsor, not to promote the 

sponsor’s products or services. 

c. Special Events. Recognize 

cooperative support for or sponsorship 

of short-term special events, such as 

races, competitions, festivals, clean-up 

days, and volunteer events. During 

short-term special events sponsored by 

the holder (rather than by the Forest 

Service, with support from a 

cooperator), the authorized officer may 

temporarily waive the prohibition on 

exterior advertisement. Recognition of 

sponsors during the events may appear 

on banners, posters, flyers, and 

temporary facilities and may include 

sponsor names, sponsor trademarks, 

sponsor product names and services, 

and sponsor advertisements. The Forest 

Service shield and any other agency 

symbol shall not appear in conjunction 

with sponsor product names, services, 

and advertisements on banners, posters, 

flyers, and temporary facilities. In 

addition, care shall be taken to avoid 

any other appearance of agency 

endorsement of sponsor product names 

and services in connection with the 

events. Recognition of cooperators or 

sponsors on government vehicles is 

prohibited. 

13. Clearly define the holders’

responsibilities for the safety of their 

employees and the public within the 

boundaries of the authorization and 

while participating in activities covered 

by the authorization. Require that safety 

be addressed in applications responding 

to prospectus offerings, special use 

authorizations, and operating plans. 

14. Ensure that literature, brochures, 

and other advertising of facilities and 

services under special use permit that 

holders display or distribute do not 

contain misleading statements or 

statements that discriminate on the 

basis of race, color, sex (in educational 

and training programs), national origin, 

age, or disability. Also ensure that these 

materials state that the permitted 

facilities and services are located on 

NFS lands. 

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[FR Doc. 05–23256 Filed 11–23–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–U 

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM 

PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR 

SEVERELY DISABLED 

Procurement List Proposed Additions 

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From 

People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled. 

ACTION: Proposed Additions to 

Procurement List. 

SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing 

to add to the Procurement List products 

to be furnished by nonprofit agencies 

employing persons who are blind or 

have other severe disabilities. 

DATES: Comments Must be Received on 

or Before: December 25, 2005. 

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase 

From People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 

1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, 

Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT

COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, 

Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 

603–0655, or e-mail 

SKennerly@jwod.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 

47(a) (2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose 

is to provide interested persons an 

opportunity to submit comments on the 

proposed actions. 

If the Committee approves the 

proposed additions, the entities of the 

Federal Government identified in the 

notice for each product or service will 

be required to procure the products 

listed below from nonprofit agencies 

employing persons who are blind or 

have other severe disabilities. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification 

I certify that the following action will 

not have a significant impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

The major factors considered for this 

certification were: 

1. If approved, the action will not 

result in any additional reporting, 

recordkeeping or other compliance 

requirements for small entities other 

than the small organizations that will 

furnish the products to the Government.