Kootenai & Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Phase of Planning

Date

Task

Scoping under 1982 Planning Rule
 

April 30, 2002

Notice of Intent published in Federal Register

March 2003

Completed Analysis of the Management Situation (AMS)

May 2002 – May 2004

Public scoping, included Open Houses, Public meetings and Workgroup Sessions. Continued government-to-government consultation and meetings with state and other federal agencies.

Transition to 2005 Planning Rule

May 12, 2005

Regional Forester Decision to adopt the 2005 Planning Rule

Work with the public to discuss and refine our ProposedLand Management Plans

July – August 31, 2005

Collaborative workgroup meetings to understand the planning process under the 2005 Planning Rule and validate and discuss possible changes to the Starting Option proposal. 

October, 2005

Proposed Land Management Plan Maps released to the public

Proposed Land Management Plans 120-Day Comment Period 

May 12, 2006

Released Proposed Land Management Plans; began 120-day Comment Period
May 12 - September 11, 2006 (Original comment period extended 30 days)

2005 Planning Rule Enjoined

March 30, 2007

U.S. District court for the Northern District of California enjoined the Forest Service from utilizing and implementing the 2005 Planning Rule. All activity for KIPZ ceased at this point.

DEIS for new Planning Rule Released

August 23, 2007

The DEIS for a new Planning Rule was released with a public comment period.

FEIS for the 2008 Planning Rule Released

February 7, 2008

The FEIS was released for the 2008 Planning Rule with Alternative “M” as the preferred alternative.

Work to Begin Again on KIPZLand Management Plans

Early Summer 2008

Work is expected to resume closely after the release of the 2008 Planning Rule.

FinalLand Management Plans

Release Final Land Management Plans, Begin 30-day Objection Period

Decision

Issue Decisions and Final Land Management Plans upon Resolution of Objections