The Forest Service has completed a detailed planning process including studies of the lands, resources, and the socio-economic interest in the National Forest as well as a detailed study and analysis of many different alternatives for management.
The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives. There are three levels of analysis depending on whether or not an undertaking could significantly affect the environment. These three levels include: categorical exclusion determination; preparation of an environmental assessment/finding of no significant impact (EA/FONSI); preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS). This site contains some of the projects that are currently in the NEPA process.
The Lassen National Forest implements many projects on the forest. This site contains some of the more recent projects being implemented on the forest.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which can be found in Title 5 of the United States Code, section 552, was enacted in 1966 and provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information.