[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 36401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-17372]
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 1995 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
RIN 0596-AA47
Hydropower Applications
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: On May 22, 1995, the Forest Service gave notice in the Federal
Register (60 FR 27154) requesting public comment on proposed policy and
procedures concerning administration of hydropower authorizations and
the processing of proposals for hydropower projects affecting National
Forest System lands. The notice included text of the proposed policy
and a portion of the agency's procedural handbook. However, reviewers
were advised that the entire procedural handbook was available for
review upon request. This draft handbook comprises over 300 pages.
The agency has received over 100 requests for the procedural
handbook and continues to receive requests well into the public comment
period. Organizations representing permit holders and applicants have
requested additional time for review and comments. The agency concludes
that the 60-day comment period provided for in the May 22, 1995, notice
may not provide sufficient time for the public and affected parties to
review the notice and the lengthy procedural handbook and submit
comments. Therefore, the Forest Service is extending the comment period
an additional 45 days to ensure that all parties who wish to comment
are provided ample opportunity to do so.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by September 5, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Director, Lands Staff, (2770),
Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
J. Kenneth Myers, Assistant Director, Lands Staff, 202-205-1248.
Dated: July 10, 1995.
Valdis E. Mezainis,
Acting Chief.
[FR Doc. 95-17372 Filed 7-14-95; 8:45 am]
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