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April 19, 2004
Success - CE Withdrawn
Good news folks! The Forest Service has apparently withdrawn attempts to Categorically Exclude from environmental analysis a salvage operation as part of the Martin Run Timber Sale. Instead they will do what is legally required - prepare the environmental impact statement before proceeding. Here is the letter:
Dear Interested Party, You were a recent respondent to our request for comments about the Bradford Fence Salvage Project (our scoping letter dated March 5, 2004). I have reviewed the responses received and have decided not to continue with the analysis of the timber salvage sale portion of this project. However, we will proceed with the repair/reconstruction of the fences to protect developing seedlings. Fence repair/reconstruction can occur without a new decision. The blown down and leaning trees will be removed from the fences prior to repair work to ensure safe operating conditions and to reduce the potential for further impacts to the fences. The salvage of wood from the blown down and/or leaning trees will be addressed in the Martin Run Project EIS. If you have any questions pertaining to this project, please contact O’Dell Tucker of my staff at the above listed address or at (814) 362-4613 ext. 125.
Thanks to everyone who wrote in to comment on the proposed CE.
Posted by jkleissler at April 19, 2004 04:03 PM
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