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closure to create conditions that support 

low intensity, frequent fire regimes, 

reduce suppression costs, and provide 

for fire fighter safety through 

mechanical and fire treatments; reduce 

stand density and forest fuels adjacent 

to arterial Forest roads to increase safe 

ingress and egress for public and fire 

fighter access in the event of wildfire 

both mechanically and through fire 

treatments; reintroduce fire to reduce 

the departure from the natural fire 

regime and to reduce juniper and pine 

where they have encroached on shrub 

and grass communities and provide 

wood products for public needs and for 

the health of local and regional 

economies. 

Proposed Action. To meet the project 

need, the Paulina Ranger District is 

proposing to thin approximately 6,700 

acres through commercial timber 

harvest methods and 3,200 acres 

through non-commercial means. 

Commercial harvest methods would 

include the use of tractors on most units 

(approximately 5,300 acres). Areas 

identified as tractor logging are areas 

where equipment, such as tractors/ 

skidders, would be used to remove a 

commercial product. Logging systems 

are still to be determined for 

approximately 1,500 acres. Providing 

wood products will include removing 

some standing dead wood (snags) as 

firewood. This will focus on stands of 

lodgepole pine with existing mortality 

from insect infestation. 

Excessive fuel from management 

activities in this project and past 

projects would be reduced on 

approximately 7,800 acres through the 

use of prescribed fire. Fire would also 

be used to maintain low intensity fuel 

levels and reduce juniper on 

approximately 7,900 acres. Other areas 

of juniper encroachment are proposed 

for mechanical removal. An area of 

reduced stand density and fuel would 

be created in forest stands and other 

areas along each side of Forest system 

roads 12, 30, 42 and 2630 to provide for 

public and firefighter safety in the event 

of wildfire in this area. 

It is anticipated that some additional 

roads would be needed to complete 

management activities. Whether any of 

these roads will be system roads and 

whether any will remain open after the 

project is completed will be determined 

during the analysis of the proposed 

action and any alternatives that are 

developed. Similarly, whether any roads 

reopened during this project will remain 

open will be determined during the 

analysis. The project proposes to use 

and enlarge a rock pit near Younger 

Springs. The rock would be used in 

construction, reconstruction and 

maintenance for roads associated with 

implementation of proposed 

management actions and to increase 

attainment of riparian of management 

objectives for inland native fish. The 

need for other road construction, 

reconstruction and maintenance will be 

determined in the further development 

of proposed action and in any 

alternatives. Project design elements 

and site-specific mitigation measures 

will be developed during the analysis of 

individual activity areas for each 

alternative. The project design features 

and/or mitigation measures may include 

operating restrictions, mechanical 

reduction of soil density (subsoiling) on 

ground based logging units after harvest, 

weed control and monitoring. Within 

the Jackson project area, other projects 

are being implemented or are in the 

planning stage. The Deep Creek 

Watershed Restoration Environmental 

Assessment (2004) is presently being 

implemented. This project includes a 

variety of activities, including stream 

headcut repair, culvert replacement, and 

road closure and decommissioning. The 

Ochoco Summit PHV Trail Analysis 

Area is presently in the planning stage. 

As a part of that OHV project, 

designated motorized trails would be 

provided throughout the project area. 

Issues. Issues will be identified based 

on public comments. 

Comment. Public comments regarding 

this proposal are requested in order to 

assist in identifying issues, determine 

how to best manage the resources, and 

to focus the analysis. Comments 

received to this notice, including names 

and addresses of those who comment, 

will be considered part of the public 

record on this proposed action and will 

be available for public inspection. 

Comments submitted anonymously will 

be accepted and considered; however, 

those who submit anonymous 

comments will not have standing to 

appeal the subsequent decision in 

accordance with 36 CFR parts 215 and 

217. 

A draft EIS will be filed with the 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

and is scheduled to be available for 

public review by May 2011. The EPA 

will publish a Notice of Availability 

(NOA) of the draft EIS in the Federal 

Register. The comment period on the 

draft EIS will be 45 days from the date 

the EPA publishes the notice of 

availability in the Federal Register. The 

final EIS is scheduled to be available 

August 2011. 

Dated: October 29, 2010. 

Jeff Walter, 

Forest Supervisor, Ochoco National Forest. 

[FR Doc. 2010–27976 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Custer County Resource Advisory 

Committee 

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of meeting. 

SUMMARY: The Custer County Resource 

Advisory Committee will meet in 

Custer, South Dakota. The committee is 

meeting as authorized under the Secure 

Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) 

and in compliance with the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act. The purpose 

of the meeting is review of project 

proposals to be implemented in 2011. 

DATES: The meeting will be held 

November 16, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. 

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 

1019 N 5th Street at the Office of the 

Forest Supervisor. Written comments 

should be sent to 330 MT Rushmore 

Rd., Custer, South Dakota 57730. 

Comments may also be sent via e-mail 

to lkolund@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 

605–673–5461. 

All comments, including names and 

addresses when provided, are placed in 

the record and are available for public 

inspection and copying. The public may 

inspect comments received at 330 MT 

Rushmore Rd., Custer, SD. Visitors are 

encouraged to call ahead to 605–673– 

4853 to facilitate entry into the building. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Lynn Kolund, District Ranger, Hell 

Canyon Ranger District, 605–673– 

4853,lkolund@fs.fed.us. 

Individuals who use 

telecommunication devices for the deaf 

(TDD) may call the Federal Information 

Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 

between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern 

Standard Time, Monday through Friday. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

meeting is open to the public. The 

following business will be conducted: 

Review of Project Proposals for 

implementation in 2011. Persons who 

wish to bring related matters to the 

attention of the Committee may file 

written statements with the Committee 

staff before or after the meeting. Public 

input sessions will be provided and 

individuals who made written requests 

by November 12, 2010 will have the 

opportunity to address the Comittee at 

those sessions. 

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Dated: November 1, 2010. 

Lynn D. Kolund, 

District Ranger. 

[FR Doc. 2010–27988 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

November 1, 2010 

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting, 

Cherokee National Forest Resource 

Advisory Committee. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Secure 

Rural Schools and Community Self 

Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 

106–393), [as reauthonized as part of 

Public Law 110–343] and the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act of 1972 

(FACA), the U.S. Department of 

Agriculture, Forest Service, Cherokee 

National Forest Resource Advisory 

Committee (RAC) will meet as indicated 

below. 

DATES: The Cherokee National Forest 

RAC meeting will be conducted on 

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 

12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 

ADDRESSES: McGhee Tyson Airport, 

2055 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, TN 37701. 

Meeting visitors should park in the 

main airport parking garage and bring 

their parking ticket to the meeting for 

validation. Take the centrally located 

elevator in the passenger terminal to the 

3rd floor and see the receptionist for 

directions to the meeting room. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Terry Bowerman, Designated Federal 

Official, Cherokee National Forest, 4900 

Asheville Hwy SR 70, Greeneville, TN 

37743: Telephone: 423–638–4109, 

e-mail: tbowerman@fs.fed.us. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Cherokee National Forest Resource 

Advisory Committee (RAC) proposes 

projects and funding to the the Secretary 

of Agriculture under Section 203 of the 

Secure Rural Schools and Community 

Self Determination Act of 2000, (as 

reauthorized as part of Pub. L. 110–343). 

The Cherokee National Forest RAC 

consists of 15 people selected to serve 

on the committee by Secretary of 

Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Two 

Tennessee counties, Cocke and Monroe, 

are setting aside a percentage of their 

Secure Rural Schools Act payment 

under Title II of the Act to be used for 

projects on federal land. The RAC will 

ultimately review and recommend 

projects to be funded from this money. 

Projects approved must benefit National 

Forests lands. Projects can maintain 

infrastructure, improve the health of 

watersheds and ecosystems, protect 

communities, and strengthen local 

economies. The agenda for the 

December 8th meeting of the Cherokee 

National Forest RAC will focus on 

review and consideration of any 

proposed projects. RAC meetings are 

open to the public. 

H. Thomas Speaks, Jr, 

Forest Supervisor, Cherokee National Forest. 

[FR Doc. 2010–27999 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Notice of Southwest Idaho Resource 

Advisory Committee Meeting 

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of meeting. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in 

the Federal Advisory Committee Act 

(Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure 

Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000, as amended, 

(Pub. L. 110–343), the Boise, Payette, 

and Sawtooth National Forests’ 

Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory 

Committee will conduct a business 

meeting. The meeting is open to the 

public. 

DATES: Tuesday November 9, 2010, 

beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

ADDRESSES: Idaho Counties Risk 

Management Program Building, 3100 

South Vista Avenue, Boise, Idaho. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda 

topics will include review and approval 

of project proposals, and is an open 

public forum. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim 

Pierson, Designated Federal Official, at 

(208) 347–0301 or e-mail 

kpierson@fs.fed.us. 

Dated: October 29, 2010. 

Suzanne C. Rainville, 

Forest Supervisor, Payette National Forest. 

[FR Doc. 2010–27997 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service 

[Docket No. APHIS–2007–0044] 

Forage Genetics International; 

Supplemental Request for Partial 

Deregulation of Roundup Ready Alfalfa 

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Animal and Plant 

Inspection Service has received a 

supplemental request for ‘‘partial 

deregulation’’ from Forage Genetics 

International for the planting, 

harvesting, and movement interstate of 

Roundup Ready® alfalfa under 

measures designed to ensure any risks 

posed by cultivation are mitigated. This 

notice seeks to inform interested or 

affected persons of the availability of the 

documents submitted to the Agency 

from Forage Genetics International 

requesting a ‘‘partial deregulation.’’ 

ADDRESSES: You may view the request 

for ‘‘partial deregulation’’ on the 

Regulations.gov Web site (see http:// 

www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/ 

component/ 

main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS2007-0044) or on the APHIS Web site 

(see http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/ 

aphisdocs/04_11001p_pea2.pdf). Copies 

may also be obtained from the person 

listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT. 

Other Information: Additional 

information about APHIS and its 

programs is available on the Internet at 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Rick Coker, Biotechnology Regulatory 

Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 

146, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 

734–5720. To obtain copies of the 

supplemental request for ‘‘partial 

deregulation,’’ contact Ms. Cindy Eck at 

(301) 734–0667, e-mail: 

cynthia.a.eck@aphis.usda.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

regulations in 7 CFR part 340, 

‘‘Introduction of Organisms and 

Products Altered or Produced Through 

Genetic Engineering Which Are Plant 

Pests or Which There Is Reason to 

Believe Are Plant Pests,’’ regulate, 

among other things, the introduction 

(importation, interstate movement, or 

release into the environment) of 

organisms and products altered or 

produced through genetic engineering 

that are plant pests or that there is 

reason to believe are plant pests. Such 

genetically engineered organisms and 

products are considered ‘‘regulated 

articles.’’ 

On November 24, 2004, APHIS 

published a notice in the Federal 

Register (69 FR 68300–68301, Docket 

No. 04–085–1) announcing receipt of a 

petition from the Monsanto Company 

(Monsanto) and Forage Genetics 

International (FGI) requesting a 

determination of nonregulated status 

under 7 CFR part 340 for alfalfa 

(Medicago sativa L.) designated as 

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