Rocky Mountain Region

U.S. Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350

TTD ⁄ TTY
303-275-5367

Forest Service planning and decision making are guided by (1) the Resources Planning Act Program (RPA), (2) the Regional Guide, and (3) the Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP), and are carried out through project development and implementation.

The decision documents related to the development and amendment of Regional Guides and LRMPs are subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR 217. Such appeals of a Regional Forester's Record of Decision or Decision Notice are referred to the Chief's Office in Washington D.C. where the appeal and relevant records are reviewed. Similarly, appeals of Forest Supervisor's Record of Decision or Decision Notice are referred to the Regional Forester's Office where the appeal and relevant records are reviewed. In both instances, disposition may be by rendering an appeal decision or by dismissal. A decision can affirm or reverse the decision in whole or in part.

The decision documents related to projects require additional site-specific compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Most of these decision documents are appealable under 36 CFR 215 and are referred to the Regional Forester's Office for review and disposition similar to the approach used for appeals under 36 CFR 217.

Decision making at the project level can include provisions associated with special-use permits, municipal watersheds, mining locations, mineral rights, water rights, grazing and livestock permits, and others. Decisions relating to occupancy and use of National Forest System lands under permit are subject to appeals under 36 CFR 251.

Appeal Decisions (organized by Forest):

• Fiscal Year 2000
• Fiscal Year 2001
• Fiscal Year 2002
• Fiscal Year 2003
• Fiscal Year 2004
• Fiscal Year 2005
• Fiscal Year 2006
• Fiscal Year 2007
• As of Aug. 2007, all appeal decisions are posted here.

• Forest Plan Appeal Decisions