Administration of the Forest Development Transportation System; Prohibitions; Use of Motor Vehicles Off Forest Service Roads

On March 3, 2000, in Part III, of the Federal Register, the Forest Service published a proposed rule revising regulations concerning the development, use, maintenance, and management of the national forest transportation system (65 FR 11680). A number of organizations have requested an extension of the public comment period. In considering these requests, the agency has determined that the public initially had difficulty obtaining a copy of the proposed rule and accompanying documents. Additionally, the agency has concluded that a limited extension will not impede adoption of the final rule. Therefore, the agency is extending the comment period for 15 calendar days. Because the proposed rule was accompanied by a related proposed administrative policy, the agency, by separate notice in today’s Federal Register, also is extending the comment period on the proposed policy for 15 calendar days.