Notice2023-12922
Forest Service Handbook 5509.11, Chapter 10 Title Claims and Encroachments
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Published
June 16, 2023
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Abstract
The Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is revising directives related to Title Claims and Encroachments (FSH 5509.17 Chapter 10). The contents of the handbook have been reorganized to align with the case processing activities in the Title Claims and Encroachment Management System Database (TCEMS) which was deployed in August 2012. The new directive will include clear direction on how to process a trespass case from start to finish, including exhibits and example letters that should be used and followed. All trespass and encroachments will be stored in the TCEMS database for ease and tracking. In addition, internal processing steps were included in the handbook to provide clarity for Forest Service staff.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 116 (Friday, June 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39393-39394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12922]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Service Handbook 5509.11, Chapter 10 Title Claims and
Encroachments
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of availability for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), is revising directives related to
Title Claims and Encroachments (FSH 5509.17 Chapter 10). The contents
of the handbook have been reorganized to align with the case processing
activities in the Title Claims and Encroachment Management System
Database (TCEMS) which was deployed in August 2012. The new directive
will include clear direction on how to process a trespass case from
start to finish, including exhibits and example letters that should be
used and followed. All trespass and encroachments will be stored in the
TCEMS database for ease and tracking. In addition, internal processing
steps were included in the handbook to provide clarity for Forest
Service staff.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by July 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically to <a href="https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?project=ORMS-3650">https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?project=ORMS-3650</a>. Written
comments may be mailed to Nathan Price, Chief Land Surveyor, Lands and
Realty, 201 14th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. All timely received
comments, including names and addresses, will be placed in the record
and will be available for public inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at <a href="https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/ReadingRoom?project=ORMS-3650">https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/ReadingRoom?project=ORMS-3650</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Price, Chief Land Surveyor, at
202-205-1353 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d1bfb0a5b9b0bfffa1a3b8b2b491a4a2b5b0ffb6bea7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="177976637f76793967657e7472576264737639707861">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use
telecommunications devices for the deaf and hard of hearing (TDD) may
call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 800-877-8339, 24 hours a day,
every day of the year, including holidays.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Forest Service has determined that the
changes to the handbook formulate standards, criterion, or guidelines
applicable to a Forest Service program and are therefore publishing the
proposed manual for public comment in accordance with 36 CFR part 216.
The Forest Service is seeking public comment on the proposed directive,
including the sufficiency of the proposed directive in meeting its
stated objectives, ways to enhance the utility and clarity of
information within the direction, or ways to streamline processes
outlined.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures exclude
from documentation in an environmental assessment or impact statement
``rules, regulations, or policies to establish service wide
administrative procedures, program processes, or instructions'' (36 CFR
220.6(d)(2)). The Agency's conclusion is that these proposed directives
fall within this category of actions and that no extraordinary
circumstances exist as currently defined that require preparation of an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement.
After the public comment period closes, the Forest Service will
consider timely comments that are within the scope of the proposed
directive in the development of the final directive. A notice of the
final directive, including a response to timely comments, will be
posted on the Forest Service's web page at <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/regulations-policies/comment-on-directives">https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/regulations-policies/comment-on-directives</a>.
Dated: June 12, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-12922 Filed 6-15-23; 8:45 am]
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