Process for Projects on Which CNF and NEW Coalition Will Collaborate: From Initiation to Decision
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Colville National Forest
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Prepare PIL (Project
Initiation Letter) for projects do be documented in EA or EIS, or similar
letter for CE projects. Send copy of PIL or letter to
Coalition |
Inventory (evaluate and
develop descriptions of existing condition; compare to desired conditions) |
Seek early input from NEW;
Invite public to be included in collaboration for project |
Provide collaborators with
draft unit-specific treatments and other info included in DaveÕs
unit-description table |
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List on SOPA; begin scoping;
request comments on proposed action (tribes, agencies, public). |
Responsible Official
determines ÒscopeÓ of the environmental analysis. (Determines key issues and level of analysis needed for
informed decision) |
Develop alternatives (if
needed); Analyze effects, which may include focused field inventory
(sensitive plants, heritage, soils, etc.) |
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Prepare and sign decision
document. |
NEW
Coalition |
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Become familiar with project
area and units. |
Provide early input |
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Provide input following
field trip |
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Provide CNF with NEWFCÕs
tentative level of support for proposed project |
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Provide CNF with written
statement indicating the level of support NEWFC has for the proposed
action |
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Collaborative
Activity
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Field trip |
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In a timely fashion
following field trip (through exchange of notes, phone conversation, etc.)
parties jointly identify/clarify both resolved and unresolved issues. |
Develop and finalize
proposed action based upon data/input from collaborative efforts and field
trips; identify and propose mitigation for adverse impacts |
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