Welcome to the U. S. Forest Service Planning Rule Revision!
The 2012 planning rule for land management planning for the National Forest System was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2012, and it became effective 30 days following the publication date on May 9, 2012.
On February 15, 2013 the Forest Service released proposed planning directives for public review and comment. These directives are the key set of agency guidance documents that direct implementation of the 2012 planning rule. The Agency’s goal is to ensure an adaptive land management planning process that is inclusive, efficient, collaborative and science-based to promote healthy, resilient, diverse and productive National Forests and Grasslands. The proposed directives will support consistent approaches to achieving the broad goals of the 2012 planning rule.
A copy of the proposal can be obtained at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/planningrule/directives. The comment period closes 60 days after publication of a notice of availability in the Federal Register, estimated to be on or about February 20.
The 2012 planning rule was developed through the most collaborative rulemaking effort in Agency history. The complete planning rule, including the preamble and rule text, along with other informational materials, is listed in the News section below.
Please see the Collaboration and Public Involvement webpage for information on the collaborative efforts used during development of the rule. Links are also located in the left banner of this website providing information on the history of forest planning; the basics on what's involved in forest planning and why it's important; as well as answers to frequently answered questions (FAQs) about the rulemaking process.
News
Forest Service Releases Proposed Planning Rule Directives and Seeks Public Comment
On February 15, 2013, the Forest Service released proposed planning directives for public review and comment.
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A copy of the proposal can be found on the Proposed Directives Webpage.
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Copies can also be obtained at any regional Forest Service office or by calling (202) 205-1449.
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The comment period closes 60 days after publication of a notice of availability in the Federal Register, estimated to be on or about February 20.
Planning Rule FACA Committee to Advise the Secretary and Chief on Implementation of the Planning Rule of 2012
The Secretary of Agriculture selected 21 members to serve on the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule. This committee advises and gives recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service on implementation of the 2012 planning rule.
Visit the Planning Rule FACA webpage for further information on the committee.
USDA Announces Release of Final Planning Rule for National Forest System Land Management Planning
Eight National Forests Selected as First to Implement Planning Rule of 2012
National forests in Alaska, California, Idaho, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico were selected as the first to revise their land management plans using the new National Forest System Planning Rule. Click here to read the press release for more information.
Further Information
2012 Preferred Alternative and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
2011 Proposed Planning Rule
2011 Draft Environmental Impact Statement
2009 Notice of Intent
Public Collaboration and Involvement
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