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Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs
The Forest Service published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on July 1, 2026. Comments closed on July 31, 2026.
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What the agency says
The United States Department of Agriculture (Department) is proposing to amend regulations governing the Directive System for the United States Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency); the scope of notice and comment requirements for the formulation of standards, criteria, and guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs; and associated agency procedures. These amendments enhance Agency employees' discretion to allow innovation in program implementation to account for the unique ecological conditions of affected landscapes and changing social and economic needs.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-13281
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Proposed rule
- Agency
- Agriculture Department; Forest Service
- Published
- July 1, 2026
- Comments due
- July 31, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be received in writing by July 31, 2026.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0596-AD74
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 36 CFR 200; 36 CFR 216
- Pages
- 4
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