USFS proposed to cut comment periods

[SAJ-99]

Public input takes another body blow.

The Forest Service Wants to 'Streamline' How Your Public Lands Are Managed by Giving You Less Opportunity to Comment

A new rule proposed by the U.S. Forest Service would give the public less opportunity to comment on the agency's projects and decisions.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[mtmuley]

Where's Buzz? mtmuley

 

[Bonasababy]

Public input takes another body blow.

The Forest Service Wants to 'Streamline' How Your Public Lands Are Managed by Giving You Less Opportunity to Comment

A new rule proposed by the U.S. Forest Service would give the public less opportunity to comment on the agency's projects and decisions.

www.outdoorlife.com

Lawyers are licking their chops, I'd bet...

 

[shoots-straight]

Public comment would be reduced from 30 to 10 days. IF the department is doing your bidding then it's a great Idea, IF they're doing anything Other, It's a travesty.