Re: RC: Re: IMPORTANT TRAIL ISSUE: Forest Service public rulemakingprocess

["Glenda R. Snodgrass" <grs@TheNetEffect.com>]

> The Forest Service is conducting a national scoping process to evaluate
> public comment on several proposed rule changes.  These rules concern a plan
> to limit new roads in areas which have previously been designated
> "roadless".  To quote an 11/10/99 "Notice of intent to prepare an
> environmental impact statement", "This proposed rule is designed primarily
> to better manage the existing national forest road system.  It would also
> establish new procedural requirements to help managers make more informed
> decisions concerning entry into roadless areas."

The way I read the info on the website, they're basically saying they're
not going to build new roads in areas where there aren't roads already,
cuz they're broke. :)  Is this correct? If so, isn't this something we
should be happy about?  Were you encouraging us to respond yea or nay?
I'm simply not well-enough versed in these issues to understand the
ramifications of this proposal.  Can someone help?

Glenda & Lakota
Mobile, AL
AERC # M18819 & H27310
SE Region


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