AGENCY:
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION:
Notice of availability.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act of Nov. 17, 1986, the Forest Service has prepared boundary descriptions for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area exterior boundary, Special Management Area boundaries, and Urban Area boundaries.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Forest Service and Columbia River Gorge Commission partnered to produce legal descriptions for three Congressionally Designated areas of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: The National Scenic Area exterior boundary, Special Management Area boundaries, and Urban Area boundaries. The boundary descriptions clarify previously existing boundary maps. Documents may be viewed at the following offices: USDA Forest Service, Yates Building, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024; at the USDA Forest Service Region 6 Regional Office,1220 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204; and at the Headquarters Office of the Columba River Gorge National Scenic Area, 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200, Hood River, OR 97031. Additionally, should the above offices be closed due to Covid-19 precautions, the documents can be viewed at the following website:
http://www.gorgecommission.org/images/uploads/amendments/Commission_Rule_350-10_(Final,_amended_as_of_Dec._31,_2018).pdf.
Jennifer Eberlien,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.