Timeline

Coconino and Kaibab 4FRI Environmental Analysis Timeline

Updated 02/29/2012

 

Process Step

Purpose

Timeline

Other Information

Public Workshop - Pre-Scoping

Review and receive feedback on the draft proposed action prior to release of the scoping letter (official request for comment)
January 20, 2011, 1 pm to 5 pm @ Arizona Department of Game and Fish Flagstaff, AZ
COMPLETED

Scoping

Request for comment on proposed action
January 28, 2011, to March 14, 2011 (45-day comment period)
COMPLETED

Scoping Workshops

Review and refinement of proposed action by restoration unit
February 2, 9, 16, and 24, 2011, from 1 pm to 5 pm
February 2, 16 and 24, 2011, meetings to be held at the Coconino National Forest Supervisor's Office, Flagstaff, AZ
February 9, 2011, meeting to be held at the Williams Ranger District Office, Williams, AZ
COMPLETED

Refined Proposed Action

Request for comment on proposed action
August 19, 2011, to September 2, 2011
 
COMPLETED:
Comment Period - 2 weeks - 8/19/11 to 9/2/11
Final Corrected NOI published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2011
A preview of the refined proposed action (while still a working draft) was made available on the 4FRI website on July 29, 2011
The final revised proposed action document was made available on the 4FRI website on August 17, 2011 - 2 days prior to the onset of the comment period 

Draft Issues and Alternatives

Review and receive feedback on the issues and alternatives prior to release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)  (The DEIS will be the next official request for comment)
March 19, 2012
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arizona Game and Fish Department, 3500 Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff, AZ

Monthly NEPA Update

Monthly update on DEIS progress - opportunity for discussion
April 9, 2012
9 a.m. to noon at Coconino NF Supervisor's Office, 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ
Call-In Information:  877-686-0400, Passcode 774-7488-215

Monthly NEPA Update

Monthly update on DEIS progress - opportunity for discussion
May 14, 2012
9 a.m. to noon at Coconino NF Supervisor's Office, 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ
Call-In Information:  877-686-0400, Passcode 774-7488-215

Monthly NEPA Update

Monthly update on DEIS progress - opportunity for discussion
June 11, 2012
9 a.m. to noon at Coconino NF Supervisor's Office, 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ
Call-In Information:  877-686-0400, Passcode 774-7488-215

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

Publish DEIS and request public comments
Publication expected in July of 2012
45 day comment period

Public Workshops

Receive feedback on DEIS
July 2012 through September 2012
 

Analyze comments

Analyze public comments received in response to the DEIS
September 2012 to October 2012
 

Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD)

Publish FEIS and ROD
December 2012
 

 

Image of south shore of Potato Lake on Coconino National Forest.

Key Contacts

The Forest Service has staffed a core team focused on advancing the first 4FRI project through the collaborative process, planning and implementation.


The 4FRI Team is stationed at the Coconino National Forest Supervisor's Office, (928) 527-3600. 

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