2354.04c - Washington Office, Director of Ecosystem Management Coordination The Washington Office, Director of Ecosystem Management Coordination shall: 1. Provide leadership for the study of rivers to determine their eligibility, suitability, and potential classification under the Wild and Scenic River Act. 2. Prepare recommendations for submission of study results to the Secretary of Agriculture. 3. Prepare Federal Register notices lifting the protected status of study rivers after a recommendation not to designate has been reported to Congress. 4. With the Washington Office, Director of Recreation, Heritage and Wilderness Resources, develop procedures for incorporating river management direction into the Forest land management planning process. 2354.04d - Office, Director of Lands The Washington Office, Director of Lands shall: 1. Coordinate and review prior to Regional Forester signature determination of impact for hydroelectric projects pursuant to section 7 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. 2. Forward decisions of Regional Foresters regarding hydroelectric projects pursuant to section 7 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 2354.04e - Regional Foresters Regional Foresters shall: 1. Approve detailed boundary descriptions, river classifications, and development and management plans for designated wild and scenic rivers. 2. Determine the direct and indirect effects of water resource projects upon designated or study wild and scenic rivers, and determine, pursuant to section 7 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, whether the U.S. Department of Agriculture will consent to a proposed action (36 CFR 297). This authority must not be redelegated. Send decisions regarding hydroelectric projects to the Washington Office, Director of Lands for forwarding to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (follow the review and routing procedures of FSH 2709.15, section 54.72). 3. Approve memorandums of understanding or cooperative agreements between the Forest Service and Federal agencies, States, and local governments involved in
. A cave containing resources, have significant values that can be easily damaged, disturbed, or destroyed. Wild or Undeveloped Cave. As contrasted to a developed cave, developments, which facilitate public use. Trails are user developed or nonexistent; parking, sanitation, interpretive displays are lacking. 2356.06 - References "Spelaean Inventory and Evaluation System" by Jim Neiland and Jer Thorton. American Cave Conservation Association, Cave Management Series Volume 1, Number 1, December 1985. 2356.1 - Planning 1. Incorporate cave management activities, considerations, and prescriptions in Forest Plans. 2. Acquire the inventory data needed to manage cave resources. Use the inventory and evaluation procedures in "Spelaean Inventory and Evaluation System" (FSM 2356.06) or an equivalent inventory and evaluation procedure. 3. Utilize multi-discipline teams to acquire needed inventory data. 4. Establish appropriate cave use limits. 5. Prescribe techniques to control cave use. Manage use to the minimum extent needed to accomplish management objectives. Regulation techniques include user education, information dissemination, access facility (roads and trails) management, permit system (FSM 2720), and physical barriers. 6. Avoid locating facilities, such as roads, trails, parking lots, sanitation, chemical and fuel storage, where they post a threat to cave resources and users. 7. Incorporate education and interpretative programs into cave management prescriptions where appropriate. Use these activities to take advantage of recreation opportunities, minimize use impacts, and help solve management problems. 8. Biotic communities are generally the most sensitive and easily damaged cave resource. Give priority to protection of these communities during planning and management. 9. Establish monitoring activities as needed to assess changes in the cave environment.
6. The completion of classroom, field proficiency, and evaluation requirements may result in certification, certification with restrictions, or no certification. 7. Chain saw sawyers must be at least 18 years of age (29 CFR Part 570, Subpart E). Crosscut sawyers must be at least 16 years of age. 2358.04 – Responsibility 2358.04 – Exhibit 01 Delegated Authorities Task Regional Forester Forest Supervisor District Ranger Regional Saw Program Manager Saw Program Coordinator Implementing the Saw Program Has authority* Delegation permitted** Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Appointing the Regional Saw Program Manager Has authority Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Designating the Saw Program Coordinator for an administrative unit --- Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Signing National Sawyer Certification Cards*** Has authority Has authority Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation permitted Revoking National Sawyer Certification Cards Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Approving training consultants and volunteer sawyer instructors and sawyer evaluators Has authority Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Providing cutting areas to meet Saw Program training requirements and maintain sawyer proficiency --- Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Meeting periodically with the Saw Program Coordinator to review the Saw Program --- Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted * Only line officers can delegate authority. ** “Delegation permitted/not permitted” may/may not be delegated to this level. *** Certifying officials for cooperator sawyers an FSM 1580 agreement should follow the language in the agreement (FSM 1509.11, sec. 91.2).
Crosscut Sawyer Trainee May occasionally single buck or double buck. No felling. Must work under the immediate supervision of a B or C Sawyer. Formal Instruction: N/A Demonstrated Field Proficiency: N/A Total Training: N/A Prerequisites: None Acquired as sawyer assists and works under immediate supervision of a B or C Sawyer in most aspects of crosscut sawing operations, from planning to execution. The B or C Sawyer will introduce and review: JHA. PPE requirements. Forest Service saw directives (FSM 2358 and FSH 6709.11, sec. 22.48). Situation awareness. Proper selection, maintenance, and care of saws and other cutting equipment. Operational safety (e.g., sheath placement and removal). Crosscut sawing techniques. Proper stance and maintenance of a safe work area. Developed while assisting and working under the immediate supervision of a B or C Sawyer. Field Evaluation: N/A 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements A Sawyer May saw only in the least complex situations or, for training purposes, at the next higher level and in either case only under the immediate supervision of a B or C Sawyer qualified to supervise the work. Sawing activities restricted to brushing, bucking, and limbing and, if specifically noted on the sawyer’s National Sawyer Certification Card, felling the least complex, small-diameter Formal Instruction: at 4 hours Demonstrated Field Proficiency: at least 8 hours Total Training: 12-36 hours Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction utilizing one or more NRSTCs, including introduction and review of: JHA. PPE requirements. Saw accidents, near misses, and lessons learned from them. Forest Service saw directives (FSM 2358 and FSH 6709.11, sec. 22.48). Situation awareness. Developed through hands-on operation of saws and axes. Emphasis is placed on situation awareness, correctly selecting and using tools, and saw and axe handling techniques. Practices and successfully demonstrates brushing, bucking, and limbing logs of various sizes and in
May saw at the next higher level, but only under the immediate supervision of a sawyer qualified to supervise the work. May not fell. Can supervise A Sawyers when they are bucking but not when felling Has successfully completed an NRSTC covering general saw bucking, limbing, and brushing. The proficiency of B Sawyers ̶ Bucking Only is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. Proper turndown procedure for cutting situations that exceed the sawyer’s abilities. Specialized saw uses, as needed. wedges, complexity analysis, and application of safe bucking techniques. When using a crosscut saw, proficient in single and double bucking techniques, including clear team communication. Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds the sawyer’s capabilities. Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in brushing, bucking, and limbing techniques of moderate complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in and safe use of a saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements B Sawyer – Felling and Bucking May independently fell, buck, and limb any size material in moderately complex situations within the restrictions noted on the sawyer’s National Sawyer Certification Card. May saw at the next higher level under the immediate supervision of a sawyer qualified to supervise the work. Has successfully completed an NRSTC for Formal Instruction: at least 8 hours Demonstrated Field Proficiency: at least 12 hours Training: 20-36 hours Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction utilizing one or more NRSTCs, which review the topics covered in A Sawyer training and introduce: of binds and mitigation techniques. Principles of felling and bucking. instruction on felling techniques in moderately complex situations. Identification and evaluation of hazardous Proficient in basic saw skills and tools needed for crosscut, axe, and chain saw use. Demonstrates proficiency in all skills listed in B Sawyer – Bucking Only. Demonstrates proper placement of face cuts and back cuts in trees, as verified by stump analysis. Demonstrates completeness and accuracy in tree size-up, complexity analysis,
general felling and bucking. Can supervise any A Sawyer. May conduct formal instruction for A and B Sawyers with written approval from the Saw Program Coordinator. May not conduct field proficiency evaluations of A and B Sawyers. The proficiency of B Sawyers ̶ Felling and Bucking is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. felling and bucking situations. Proper turndown procedure for cutting situations that exceed the sawyer’s abilities. Solutions for hung-up trees. Specialized saw uses, as needed. placement of wedges, undercuts, back cuts, and analysis. Proficient in single and double bucking techniques, including clear team communication (crosscut saw only). Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds sawyer’s capabilities. Can safely remove hung-up trees of low complexity. Field Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in tech. of moderate complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in/safe use of saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements C Sawyer – Bucking Only This certification is not used for fire management activities. There is no IQCS equivalent. May independently buck and limb any size material in highly complex situations on the recommendation of the Regional Saw Program Manager or Saw Program Coordinator, which is supported by demonstrated advanced saw knowledge and skills and, in most cases, certification as a B Sawyer. Formal Instruction: required; variable Demonstrated Field Proficiency: variable Total Training: to be determined by sawyer instructor Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction that: (a) utilizes information gathered and activities designed by the C Sawyer Evaluator that are specifically tailored to local needs; (b) reviews the topics covered in B Sawyer training; and (c) introduces: Principles of advanced bucking. Proficient in advanced saw skills and tools needed for crosscut saw, axe, and chain saw use. Able to communicate knowledge effectively and demonstrate skills clearly to A and B Sawyers. Able to understand, use, and communicate the contents of applicable federal regulations regarding the use of saws in the workplace and Forest Service saw directives to other sawyers and staff.
Forest FS-2300-53 (v09/2016) Service USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Chain Saw Saw Level Evaluator (Print) A Sawyer Felling B Sawyer – Bucking Only B Sawyer – Felling and Bucking C Sawyer – Bucking Only C Sawyer – Felling and Bucking C Sawyer – Evaluator Certifying Official Signature: Title: Date: