National forest projects get shorter comment periods and no separate objection reviewer
Public comment periods on national forest and grassland projects shrink to 15 days from 30 for environmental assessments and to 30 days from 45 for impact statements. Objections are now answered by the project's responsible official, not a separate reviewing officer.
Who it affects
People who comment on or object to national forest projects
When
This rule takes effect on November 12, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-20890: Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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