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36 CFR 219.3 - Overview.

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§ 219.3
Overview.
(a) The planning framework. Land and resource management planning is a flexible process for fitting solutions to the scope and scale of needed action. Planning, conducted according to the planning framework outlined in §§ 219.3 through 219.11, involves engaging the public ( §§ 219.12 through 219.18) and applying the best available science ( §§ 219.22 through 219.25) to contribute to sustainability ( §§ 219.19 through 219.21) in the use and enjoyment of National Forest System lands.
(b) Levels of planning. Planning may be undertaken at the national, regional, national forest or grassland, and/or ranger district administrative levels depending on the scope and scale of issues.
(1) The Chief of the Forest Service is responsible for national planning. National planning includes the Forest Service national strategic plan required under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (5 U.S.C. 306, 31 U.S.C. 1115-1119 and 9703-9704) that establishes national long-term goals, outcome measures, and strategies to be considered in managing the National Forest System and the Resources Planning Act Program (16 U.S.C. 1600 ).
(2) The Forest or Grassland Supervisor is the responsible official for a plan amendment or revision, except to the extent the Regional Forester or Chief decides to act as the responsible official.
(3) When appropriate, two or more Forest or Grassland Supervisors, one or more Regional Foresters, or the Chief of the Forest Service may undertake planning which may amend or revise one or more plans.
(4) The Chief of the Forest Service, Regional Foresters, National Forest and Grassland Supervisors, or District Rangers may authorize and implement site-specific actions.
(c) An interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to planning. An interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to planning may be achieved by engaging the skills and interests of appropriate combinations of Forest Service staff, consultants, contractors, other federal agencies, states, American Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, or local government personnel, or other interested or affected people consistent with applicable laws.
(d) Key elements. The planning cycle begins with the identification and consideration of issues and concludes with the monitoring and evaluation of results. Based upon the scope and scale of issues, planning includes one or more of the following key elements:
(1) Identification and consideration of issues ( § 219.4 );
(2) Information development and interpretation ( § 219.5 );
(3) Proposed actions ( § 219.6 );
(4) Plan decisions ( § 219.7 );
(5) Amendment ( § 219.8 );
(6) Revision ( § 219.9 );
(7) Site-specific decisions ( § 219.10 ); and
(8) Monitoring and evaluation for adaptive management ( § 219.11 ).

Title 36 published on 2012-07-01

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  • 2013-04-19; vol. 78 # 76 - Friday, April 19, 2013
    1. 78 FR 23491 - National Forest System Land Management Planning; Correction
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      DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Forest Service
      Correcting amendment.
      These corrections are effective April 19, 2013.
      36 CFR Part 219

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United States Code
USC : Title 16 - CONSERVATION

§ 1604 - National Forest System land and resource management plans

§ 1613 - Promulgation of regulations

Title 36 published on 2012-07-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 36 CFR 219 after this date.

  • 2013-04-19; vol. 78 # 76 - Friday, April 19, 2013
    1. 78 FR 23491 - National Forest System Land Management Planning; Correction
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Forest Service
      Correcting amendment.
      These corrections are effective April 19, 2013.
      36 CFR Part 219