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USDA/FS | RIN: 0596-AC65 | Publication ID: Spring 2016 |
Title: Administrative Issuances; Involving the Public in the Formulation of Forest Service Directives (Rule) | |
Abstract:
This procedural final rule will provide greater opportunity for public participation in the formulation of standards, criteria and guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs by: (1) expanding the scope of documents subject to such review; (2) utilizing technologies that were not available when these regulations were last amended in 1984 to ensure a broader swath of the interested public is notified of opportunities to review and comment on policy changes; and (3) increasing the efficiency of the directive revision process to reduce administrative costs and permit more frequent and timely updates. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1), this rule is issued as a final rule as it imposes no additional burdens on any governmental entity or the public but expands the ability of such parties to comment upon the issuance of Agency policies set forth in Forest Service rules and guidance. In keeping with the Forest Service’s commitment to ensuring open and meaningful public participation, comments will be solicited on this final rule. These comments will help to inform the content of the implementing guidance the agency issues pursuant to this rule. Upon finalization of this rule, the following regulatory agenda items would be removed and comments would be solicited through other means. Regulatory Item (Short Title) RIN 36 CFR 216 Effects to APA Process
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 2.7 36 CFR 200.4 36 CFR 216 | |
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1612(a) |
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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: LaRenda C King Assistant Director, Directives and Regulations Department of Agriculture Forest Service ATTN: ORMS, D&R Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0003 Phone:202 205-6560 Email: larendacking@fs.fed.us |