Welcome to the Forest Service Policy Report! Our goal is to provide weekly updates on agency policy actions, including directives and regulations.

RECENTLY ISSUED DIRECTIVES

The following new directives were published during the period of 05/09/2022 to 05/13/2022.

Forest Service Handbook 2709.11 – Special Uses Handbook

Chapter 50 - Standard Forms & Supplemental Clauses

Removes “clause B-29 Explosives” and replaces with “clause B-29 Storage and Use of Explosives and Magazine Security” throughout and describes and clarifies the application and purpose of the new clause. Indicates all relevant authorization types for which clause B-29 may potentially authorize the use and storage of explosives.

Forest Service Manual 2700 – Special Uses Management

Chapter 2710 - Special Use Authorizations

In 2711.7, establishes code, caption and sets forth direction for “Uses for Which Special Use Authorizations Are Not Required,” previously set out at 2719, and replaces 2719 with “Special Use Authorization Involving Storage of Explosives and Magazine Security” and sets forth direction. Changes caption from “Glossary” to “Definitions” for consistency with other manuals, revises the definition of slope transport feet method, and adds the definition of slope transport feet percentage.

DIRECTIVES PUBLISHED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

No new directives were published for public comment from the period of 05/09/2022 to 05/13/2022.

REGULATORY ACTIONS

No new regulatory actions were published from the period of 05/09/2022 to 05/13/2022.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are no new announcements regarding upcoming events, but please continue to check this report weekly as new updates may be included in the future. 

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