🌲Forest Service Notice on Proposed and Interim Directives
Directive Publication Notice
Summary
The Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides direction to employees through issuances in its Directive System, comprised of the Forest Service Manual and Forest Service Handbooks. The Agency must provide public notice of and opportunity to comment on directives that formulate standards, criteria, or guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs. Once per quarter, the Agency provides advance notice of proposed and interim directives that will be made available for public comment during the next three months; proposed and interim directives that were previously published for public comment but not yet finalized and issued; and notice of final directives issued in the last three months.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Forest Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines public comment opportunities on proposed and interim directives that may impact industries dependent on Forest Service guidelines, particularly regarding special uses and management practices. Businesses engaging with the Forest Service may need to adapt to these regulations to ensure compliance.