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USDA/FS RIN: 0596-AC39 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Travel Management (Forest Service Manual 2300 and 7700) 
Abstract: The Forest Service will publish final directives to implement the Travel Management rule (36 CFR 212) including the following sections of the FSM and FSH: FSM 2350 – Trail, River, and Similar Recreation Opportunities FSM 7700 Zero Code – Travel Management FSM 7710 – Travel Planning FSM 7730 – Road Operation and Maintenance FSH 7709.55 – Travel Analysis Handbook The changes are needed to provide guidance on implementation of the final Travel Management regulation, conform terminology to the rule, and provide consistent direction on the process of designating roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use. The final changes consolidate policy for travel planning for roads and trails in FSM 7710, while retaining separate chapters related to operations and maintenance for roads (FSM 7730) and trails (FSM 2350). The changes would expand the scope of the current roads analysis process to encompass motorized trails and areas, while streamlining travel analysis to ensure that it is completed in a timely manner. The proposed directives were published and a total of 33 comments were received. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 212   
Legal Authority: EO 11644   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Proposed Directive  03/09/2007  72 FR 10632   
Final Directive  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Lorrie Parker
Regulatory Analyst
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
ATTN: ORMS, D&R Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0003
Phone:202 205-6560
Fax:202 260-6539
Email: lsparker@fs.fed.us