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Black Hills National Forest; Wyoming; Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project
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Federal Register Documents published on or after 08/24/2025
The proposed action is expected to require a project-specific forest plan amendment to authorize deviation from existing visual standards and guidelines in the Black Hills Forest Plan.
The need for Forest Service action is established by the Agency's responsibilities under the Organic Administration Act of 1897 (16 U.S.C.
If a project-level plan amendment is required, it would also not be subject to administrative review under 36 CFR 218 or 36 CFR 219 (36 CFR 219.59(b)).
Substantive ProvisionsThe proposed action may require a project-specific plan amendment to make the project consistent with the Black Hills Forest Plan.
The 2012 Planning Rule at 36 CFR 219.13(b)(2) requires identification in the initial notice of the amendment of the substantive requirements of 36 CFR 219.8 through 219.11 that are likely to be directly related to the amendment.