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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
ALASKA REGION (REGION 10)
JUNEAU, ALASKA
FSM 1200 – ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 1230 – DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Supplement No.: R10 1200-2015-3
Effective Date: October 30, 2015
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: /s/ Beth G. Pendleton
Beth G. Pendleton
Regional Forester
Date Approved: 10/30/2015
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title number and calendar
year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this supplement. Retain
this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to this title was R-10
Supplement 1200-2015-7 to chapter 1230.
New Document
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23 Pages
Superseded Document(s) by
Issuance Number and
Effective Date
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(1200-2003-2, 1/29/2003)
28 Pages
Digest:
1239.1
Entire Exhibit 2:
Adds file code sub-headings for quick reference.
Includes regional-specific direction only and deletes verbiage that is consistent with
Agency-wide manual/handbook directives. This supplement accurately reflects R10
direction only and should be considered together with the Agency-wide directive for the
appropriate file code, in totality, for complete direction.
Citations under ‘Reference’ column given for R10 Supplement directive, Agency-wide
directives, and any other appropriate reference for ease of use.
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DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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Digest--Continued:
Includes sentence explaining that it is inherent that the Regional Forester (RF) and
Deputy Regional Forester (as delegated by the RF) have been delegated authority from
the Chief unless otherwise noted.
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FSM 1200 - ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 1230 – DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
1239.1 - Exhibit 02
Delegated Authority for 2000-2800
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
X - Authority has been delegated to this level.
X* - Authority has not been, but can be re-delegated.
A number listed with sentence indicates the number of the corresponding paragraph in the Supplement.
“No R10 Supplement” - no R10 supplement for file code or one exists but contains no delegated authority direction.
It is inherent, pursuant to FSM 1236.11 and 1236.12 that the Regional Forester (RF) has authorities for each matter
addressed herein and that the Deputy Regional Forester (DRF) is delegated authority to perform all duties and to
exercise all functions vested in the Regional Forester for the matters addressed herein, unless otherwise noted.
FSM/FSH
Reference
Delegated Authority
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
X
-
X
X
2000 – NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM
No R10 Supplement
2000 Zero Code
1.
Subsistence Management & Uses
2090.23
(2010 not used)
No R10 Supplement
2020 Ecological Restoration & Resilience
No R10 Supplement
2030 LargeScale Even Recover (LaSER)
No R10 Supplement
(2040 not used)
(2050 not used)
2060 Ecosystem Classification, Interpretation &
Application
No R10 Supplement
2070 Biological Diversity
No R10 Supplement
2080 Noxious Weed Management
No R10 Supplement
2090 Handbooks
No R10 Supplement
2100 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2100 Zero Code
No R10 Supplement
(2110 not used)
(2120 not used)
2130 Solid Waste Management
No R10 Supplement
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Delegated Authority
FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
(2140 not used)
2150 Pesticide-Use Management & Coordination
R10 2100-1991-1
Designate the Forest's Silviculturist (or the individual
responsible for implementing the Forest's silviculture
program) as the Forest's Pesticide Specialist.
2150.45
-
-
X
-
Designate the District's Silviculturist (or individual
responsible for implementing the District's silviculture
program) as the District's Pesticide Specialist.
2150.45
-
-
-
X
Forest Supervisors that have a Forest Pesticide
Specialist trained and certified under either the U.S.
Department of Agriculture or State of Alaska,
Department of Environmental Conservation,
Certification Plan have the redelegated authority to
review and approve pesticide users. This delegation
covers all uses except those listed in FSM 2151.04a.
The specialist's certification in specific planned use
categories may limit the Forest Supervisor's authority.
2151.04a
-
-
X*
-
The District level shall comply to the same constraints
if authority is redelegated.
2151.04a
-
-
-
X*
2160 Hazardous Materials Management
R10 2100-2004-1
Has overall responsibility for hazardous materials
management in the Alaska Region.
2164.04c
X
-
-
-
Provide overall program leadership and coordination
for the Regional Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) program.
2164.04c
-
ENG
-
-
2. CERCLA Response Actions. The Director of
Engineering and Aviation Management is delegated
the responsibility for paragraphs a, b, e, f, and i (FSM
2100, 2163-2167) and the following:
q. Designate staff to act as On-Scene
Coordinators for removal actions and as Remedial
Project Managers for remedial actions as part of
the planning and preparedness for response
actions (40 CFR 300.120).
r. Approve the appropriate response action(s) for
a site pursuant to sections 104, 121, and 116(a) of
CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 9604, 9621, and 9616(a)
when the overall cost of the response(s) is
expected to exceed $50,000.
2164.04c
-
ENG
-
-
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
2. CERCLA Response Actions. The Deputy Regional
Forester for Operations is delegated the responsibility
for paragraphs d, h, m, n, o (FSM 2100, 2163-2167)
and the following:
s. Pursuant to section 122 of CERCLA (42 U.S.C.
9622 (h) (1), review and approve all other
CERCLA settlements with the concurrence of the
Department of Justice through the Office of the
General Counsel.
t. Review, approve, coordinate, refer response,
environmental and litigation reports, and
recommendations for all cost recovery actions to
the appropriate Office of the General Counsel.
2164.04c
DRF
-
-
-
2. CERCLA Response Actions. The Director of
Public Affairs is delegated the responsibility for
paragraph j (FSM 2100, 2163-2167).
2164.04c
-
RLM
-
-
2164.04c
-
ENG
-
-
Delegated Authority
(Note: Previous version identified Director of Public Services.
This position later became the Director of RLM, not Public Affairs.)
3. Natural Resource Damage Assessment Actions.
The Director of Engineering and Aviation
Management is delegated the responsibility for
paragraphs e, l, m (FSM 2100, 2163-2167) and the
following:
c. Pursuant to section 122(j)(1) of CERCLA (42
U.S.C. 9622(j)(1)), notify the Washington Office,
Director of Engineering; the Office of the
General Counsel; other trustees; and potential
responsible parties of injuries to natural resources
resulting from the release or threatened release of
hazardous substances or oil. Encourage
involvement by all other Federal trustees in order
to avoid duplication of effort; expedite the natural
resource damage assessment; and present a
coordinated front to the potentially responsible
parties.
n. When appropriate, enter into an interagency
agreement with the Environmental Protection
Agency (after consultation with the Director of
Engineering, Washington Office) which sets forth
a plan and schedule to achieve and maintain
compliance for a Forest Service facility pursuant
to section 120 of CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 9620 et
seq.).
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
o. Approve in writing the permanent treatment,
storage, or disposal of hazardous substances and
wastes on National Forest System lands.
2164.04c
-
ENG
-
-
3. Natural Resource Damage Assessment Actions.
The Deputy Regional Forester for Operations is
delegated the responsibility for paragraphs f, h, i
(FSM 2100, 2163-2167) and the following:
p. Send bills for collection for costs incurred
pursuant to section 107(a)(4) of CERCLA (42
U.S.C. 9607(a)(4)).
2164.04c
DRF
-
-
-
3. Natural Resource Damage Assessment Actions.
The Director of Public Services is delegated the
responsibility for paragraph j (FSM 2100, 2163-2167).
2164.04c
-
RLM
-
-
1. Removal and Remedial Actions. It is the
responsibility of the Forest Supervisors to:
h. Review and sign administrative orders for
access pursuant to section 104(e) of CERCLA (42
U.S.C. 9604(e)) upon prior Department of Justice
concurrence, pursuant to Executive Order 12580,
section 2(j).
i. Review all CERCLA-related correspondence
and reports for technical accuracy and ensure that
appropriate correspondence procedures are
followed.
j. Designate a Forest CERCLA Coordinator to
provide overall leadership and coordination for
the Forest CERCLA program. This individual
should also be an advisory member of the
Regional Hazardous Materials Committee.
2164.04d
-
-
X
-
Delegated Authority
No R10 Supplement
2170 Energy Management
2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT
2200 Zero Code
No R10 Supplement
2210 Rangeland Management Planning
No R10 Supplement
(2220 not used)
2230 Grazing & Livestock Use Permit System
No R10 Supplement
2240 Range Improvements
No R10 Supplement
2250 Range Cooperation
No R10 Supplement
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FSM/FSH
Reference
Delegated Authority
2260 Wild-Free Roaming Horses & Burros
No R10 Supplement
2270 Information Management & Reports
No R10 Supplement
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
2300 - RECREATION, LANDS, & MINERALS
2300 – Zero Code
No R10 Supplement
2310 – Planning and Data Management
No R10 Supplement
2320 – Wilderness Management
R10 2300-2003-2
13. Approve permanent facilities needed in connection
with fisheries research, management, or
enhancement/rehabilitation projects allowed by
Section 1315(b) of ANILCA.
2323.04c
X
-
-
-
14. Approve any actions, which would limit or
eliminate existing uses, which were established prior
to December 2, 1980, which may be allowed by
ANILCA.
2323.04c
X
-
-
-
15. Approve all new permanent facilities authorized
under ANILCA.
2323.04c
X
-
-
-
16. Approve tree use as allowed by ANILCA that
involves the use of mechanical transport or motorized
equipment within wilderness.
2323.04c
X
-
-
-
9. Approve temporary facilities needed in connection
with fisheries research, management, or
enhancement/rehabilitation projects.
2323.04d
-
-
X
-
10. Approve subsistence tree use if done by
nonmotorized/nonmechanized means.
2323.04d
-
-
X
-
11. Approve beach log salvage when accomplished
without the use of onshore motorized equipment.
2323.04d
-
-
X
-
12. Approve temporary facilities related to taking of
fish and wildlife.
2323.04d
-
-
X
-
2. Request approval of new construction or the
removal of any public use cabins or shelters at least 18
months in advance of the proposed action.
2323.13b
-
-
X
-
1.a. May issue nontransferable, 5-year, special-use
permits for new cabins in accordance with Section
1303(b)(1) of ANILCA.
2324.35
X
-
-
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
1.b. May issue a nontransferable, renewable, 5-year,
special-use permit for traditional and customary uses
of cabins which were in place on December 2, 1980,
as long as such uses are compatible with the purposes
for which the wilderness was established as provided
by Section 1303(b)(2) of ANILCA.
2324.35
X
-
-
-
1.a. Approve transport and supply by helicopter or
motorized mechanical surface transport (other than
motorboats and snowmobiles) to meet the minimum
needs for the protection and administration of the area
as wilderness in accordance with the parent text,
except as delegated to the Forest Supervisor in FSM
2326.04c of this supplement.
2326.04b
X
-
X*
-
1.b. Approve the use of helicopter landing areas by the
public, where such use was established on a more or
less regular basis prior to designation of the area as
wilderness.
2326.04b
X
-
-
-
1.c. Approve access to surrounded State and private
lands and valid occupancies.
2326.04b
X
-
-
-
2. Approve hand-portable motorized equipment to
meet the needs for protection and administration of the
area as wilderness in accordance with the parent text,
except as specifically delegated to the Forest
Supervisors in FSM 2326.04c of this supplement.
2326.04b
X
-
X*
-
5. Approve the use of motorized
equipment/mechanical transport to implement the
provisions of ANILCA, except as specifically
delegated to the Forest Supervisors in FSM 2326.04c
of this supplement.
2326.04b
X
-
X*
-
1. Approve use of motorized equipment and
mechanical transport in emergencies where the
situation involves an inescapable urgency and
temporary need for speed in accordance with the
direction in the parent text.
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
2. Approve use of motorized equipment and
mechanical transport for exploration and development
of valid existing mineral rights.
3. Approve helicopter access and the use of motorized
equipment for minerals assessments in accordance
with Section 1010 of ANILCA.
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
Delegated Authority
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
4. Approve helicopter access and the use of motorized
equipment for the operation and maintenance of
existing navigation aids, communication sites, and
other existing facilities authorized by Section 1310 of
ANILCA.
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
5. Approve the use of chainsaws by rural residents for
subsistence fuel wood and house log gathering. (See
FSM 2328.1.)
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
6. Approve the administrative use of chainsaws to cut
firewood at public use cabins during periods of low
public use.
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
7. Approve the use of motorized hand equipment, such
as chainsaws, directly and necessarily related to the
taking of fish and wildlife. (See FSM 2326.1 of this
supplement.)
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
8. Approve the temporary use of motorized equipment
related to fisheries research, management and
enhancement projects within the delegated
responsibility of the Forest Supervisors (see FSM
2323.35b of this supplement).
2326.04c
-
-
X
-
2330 Publicly Managed Recreation Opportunities
R10 2300-2004-1
10.a.(1) In consultation with the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game (ADF&G), determine locations in
which boats are needed for public use on isolated
lakes.
2330.3
-
-
-
X
1.a. Regional Forester review and approval authority
for recreation master plans, site development plans,
design narratives and final design of recreation
facilities and developments, with the following
exceptions, is delegated to the Forest Supervisors
when there is a journey level GS-11 landscape
architect assigned to the design team. This authority
cannot be redelegated.
(1) Developments on sites with a capacity of
more than 25 persons-at-one-time (PAOT) and/or
developments with more than five campsites
and/or five picnic sites.
(2) Any development within existing or proposed
Wilderness, Wilderness Study Area, National
Monument, or Wild and Scenic River corridor.
2330.42a
X
-
X*
-
Delegated Authority
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Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
(3) Any development within areas of special
interest which merit special attention and
management because of their high visibility such
as, but not limited to, Portage Valley, Mendenhall
Valley, Ward Lake, Blind Slough, Russian River,
or Starrigavan, unless the development has a
maximum capacity not to exceed 25 PAOT and is
tiered to an approved Recreation Master Plan for
the special interest area.
(4) Developments involving the design or
construction of non-standard structures.
(5) Developments involving a water and/or sanitation
system.
2330.42a
X
-
X*
-
1.b. Regional Forester review and approval authority
for recreation master plans, site development plans,
design narratives, and final design of the following
recreation developments are delegated to the Director
of Recreation, Lands, and Minerals (RLM). This
authority can be redelegated on a case-by-case basis
upon receipt of a written request for delegated
authority from a Forest Supervisor.
(1) Developments on sites with a capacity of
more than 25 PAOT and/or developments with
more than five campsites and/or five picnic sites.
(2) Any development within existing or proposed
Wilderness, Wilderness Study Area, National
Monument, or Wild and Scenic River corridor.
(3) Any development within areas of special
interest which merit special attention and
management because of their high visibility such
as, but not limited to, Portage Valley, Mendenhall
Valley, Ward Lake, Blind Slough, Russian River,
or Starrigavan unless the development has a
maximum capacity not to exceed 25 PAOT and is
tiered to an approved Recreation Master Plan for
the special interest area.
(4) Developments involving the design or
construction of non-standard structures or the
foundation of any building.
(5) Developments involving a water and/or
sanitation system.
2330.42a
-
RLM
X*
-
1.c. Approve recreation developments that include the
following:
(1) Designs (construction drawings and
specifications) for non-standard structures and all
building foundations. (See R-10 Supplement to
FSM 7310.)
2330.42a
-
ENG
-
-
Delegated Authority
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
(2) Design narrative, construction drawings and
specifications for any recreation development that
includes a water and/or sanitation system. (See R-10
Supplement to FSM 7420.)
2330.42a
-
ENG
-
-
1.e. Review and approve design teams.
2330.42a
-
RLM
ENG
-
-
4. The Region 10 Director of RLM is jointly
responsible, with the Director of EAM, for the Region
10 Capital Investment Program (CIP) process.
Coordination between Directors will include:
development of a process for program management;
assessment and selection of proposed projects;
recommendation of project priorities; development
and management of a 5-year CIP Project Priority List;
management of capital investment funds; and project
implementation monitoring. Forest Supervisors will
periodically be given an opportunity to send in capital
investment project proposals.
2330.42a
-
RLM
ENG
-
-
9. Develop and implement a strategy for making
Alaska Region recreation programs accessible to
persons with disabilities.
2330.42a
X
-
-
-
10. Approve short-term recreation developments (see
Exhibit 02 for definition). This approval authority
cannot be redelegated.
2330.42a
-
-
X
-
11. Approve the life extension of short-term recreation
developments beyond five years.
2330.42a
X
-
-
-
4. Establish design teams, in writing, for all recreation
developments (including contracted design work).
Size of the team and the skill level of individuals
assigned to the team will be commensurate with the
type of development. Coordinate assignments to the
design team with the appropriate Regional Office
technical staff.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
5. Recommend to the Regional Forester the
designation of recreation fee sites, establishment of
fees, and periodic fee adjustments to meet the criteria
of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (FSM
2330.1) and other fee authorities.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
Delegated Authority
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
6. Complete recreation site development planning.
Forest landscape architects shall prepare design
narratives, designs and associated reports for all
recreation site developments through cooperative
efforts of recreation planners, engineers, and other
specialists.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
7. Develop and implement a strategy for making forest
recreation programs accessible to persons with
disabilities.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
8. Assign certified inspectors to each force account,
volunteer or contracted construction project.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
9. Ensure construction of all recreation developments
is done with a set of approved plans.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
10. Ensure completion of "as-built" plans of all
recreation developments immediately after conclusion
of construction.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
11. Conduct value analysis on all developments over
$1,000,000.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
12. Develop forest-wide facility master plans for all
recreation related facilities.
2330.42b
-
-
X
-
Delegated Authority
2340 Privately Provided Recreation Opportunities
R10 2300-2003-4
4. Conduct on-site spot checks of operation and
maintenance, as necessary, based on a holder's
performance history and adequacy of their inspection
and maintenance documentation processes.
a. Require compliance with terms of the special-use
permit.
b. Furnish satisfactory public service at reasonable
rates, as needed.
c. Resolve conflicts with other uses.
d. Preserve the forest character of the site.
2342.04
-
-
-
X
6. Periodically meet with holders providing service to
the public to review their operation and maintenance
program.
a. Protect public health and safety.
b. Assure equal access to persons with disabilities.
c. Assure compliance with non-discrimination laws.
2342.04
-
-
-
X
2350 Trail, River & Similar Rec. Opportunities
No R10 Supplement
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Delegated Authority
2360 Special Interest Areas
FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
R10 2300-2003-5
2. Foster and maintain relationships with Federal,
State, and local heritage resource agencies and
organizations, Alaska Native organizations
(Corporations, Tribes, Villages, and so forth),
universities and colleges, museums, historical
societies, heritage centers, and other interested and
concerned groups.
2361.04a
X
-
-
-
5. Consult with appropriate State and Federal
agencies and Alaska Native organizations on heritage
resource activities involving projects within their
authority.
2361.04a
X
-
-
-
1. Ensure that compliance with the Alaska
Programmatic Agreement and/or 36 CFR 800 has
been accomplished before the Decision Notice,
Record of Decision, or Finding of No Significant
Impact is signed prior to implementation of an
undertaking.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
2. Increase public awareness of the need to protect
heritage resources located on National Forest lands.
Educational activities required by Section 10(c) of the
Archeological Resources Protection Act should be
incorporated into other public education and
interpretation programs.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
3. Assure that members of the public and Alaska
Native organizations with interests in an undertaking
and its effects on historic properties (FSM 2361.05)
are given a reasonable opportunity to have an active
role in the 36 CFR 800 and NEPA processes.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
4. Consult with appropriate State and Federal
agencies and Alaska Native organizations on heritage
resource activities involving projects within their
authority.
5. Integrate the planning process (FSM 2361.24) with
36 CFR 800 procedures.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
6. Prior to the start of any undertaking, inform all
contractors, lessees, permittees, or purchasers of their
responsibilities for protection of heritage resources
and their liability for damage; document the
instructions in writing. Procedures in FSM 2361.28.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
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FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
8. Provide training in the protection and monitoring
of heritage resources for all persons involved in or
otherwise responsible for the on-the-ground
administration of in-Service projects, contracts,
permits, or leases. Procedures are in FSM 2361.28.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
9. Document all discovered site damage, whether
caused by acts of nature, or by human agency. Take
action to prevent further deterioration of damaged
sites in accordance with FSM 2361.03 policy.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
10. Suspend any undertaking that is not in compliance
with 36 CFR 800.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
11. Nominate eligible heritage resources to the
National Register of Historic Places. Procedures are
in 36 CFR 60.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
12. Document all discovered sites and maintain an
up-to-date, automated database.
2361.04b
-
-
X
-
1. Timber Sale Contracting (short-term sales) with
delegation.
X
FM
X
X
2. Timber export permits.
X
-
-
-
Delegated Authority
7. Require proponents of undertakings to monitor all
protected heritage resources in the area of the
undertaking's potential effects. Proponents of such
projects shall be responsible for maintaining markings
of site boundaries. Procedures are in FSM 2361.28.
2370 – Special Recreation Designations
No R10 Supplement
2380 – Landscape Management
No R10 Supplement
2390 – Interpretive Services
No R10 Supplement
2400 – TIMBER MANAGEMENT
2400 – TIMBER MANAGEMENT
Specific delegation of timber sale and disposal
authority.
R-10 2404.28
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RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
Tongass NF - 50,000 MBF
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Chugach NF - 10,000 MBF
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Delegated Authority
FSM/FSH
Reference
Type of Disposal
3. Commercial sales and administrative sales.
4. Special forest products:
36 CFR 223.1
7 CFR 2.60
36 CFR 223.1
7 CFR 2.60
Tongass NF - $50,000
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Chugach NF - $50,000
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Tongass NF - 10 MBF**
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Chugach NF - 10 MBF**
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Tongass NF 10 MBF & 25 Cords
N/A
N/A
X
X*
Chugach NF 10 MBF & 25 Cords
N/A
N/A
X
X*
5. Administrative free use
6. Free use (Alaska).
36 CFR 223.2
7 CFR 2.60
36 CFR 223.10
*Authorization to Rangers to be made by Forest
Supervisors. Authorizations must be to qualified
Rangers by name. Maximums indicated in FSM
2404.28.
**Up to 11,000 MBF of beach logs, and
nonmerchantable residues from logging, clearing, or
cultural operations.
7. Federal Free Uses
36 CFR 223.11
7 CFR 2.60
Tongass NF - $5,000 (As delegated.)
N/A
N/A
X
-
Chugach NF - $5,000 (As delegated.)
N/A
N/A
X
-
8. Seized material.
36 CFR 223.3
7 CFR 2.60
X
-
-
-
9. Timber settlement.
36 CFR 223.12
7 CFR 2.60
X
-
X
-
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Delegated Authority
FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
10. Approve work plans for appraisal data.
2409.18
X
FM
-
-
11. Establish redetermined rates upon application of
purchaser.
36 CFR 223.33
2423
X
FM
X
-
12. Establish standard rates.
2423
36 CFR 223.61
X
FM
X
-
13. Establish minimum rates.
2431.04a
2331.31b
X
-
-
-
14. Establish minimum charge for small sales.
2431.04a
2431.31c
X
-
-
-
15. Approve sales without further advertisement and
execute contracts.
2432.44b
36 CFR 223.85
X
FM
X
X
16.Include construction of maximum economy road as
a timber sale requirement.
2432.35a(2)
X
FM
X
-
17. Shorten advertising period for emergency sales.
2432.44
36 CFR 223.80-82
X
FM
X
-
18. Approve and execute Extensions of Timber Sale
Contract or Permit.
2453.12
Designated Contracting Officer
19. Approve and execute modifications of timber sale
contract.
2453.2
36 CFR 223.112
36 CFR 223.113
Designated Contracting Officer
Approve Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts
("Only Upon Approval of Regional Forester.")
2453.6,
36 CFR 223.116
20. All sales within Regional Forester's authorization,
except for cancellation, to prevent environmental or
resource damage.
X
-
-
-
21. Approve Salvage Sale Fund Plan.
2435.04
X
FM
X
-
22. Approve adjustment of scaled volume. (Do not
authorize adjustments unless approved by the RF).
2443.04
2443.04b (4)
2443.24
X
FM
-
-
23. Approve emergency Sales and execute contracts.
36 CFR 223.110
36 CFR 223.111
X
FM
X
-
24. Ensure Sale Administrators are trained, certified,
and recertified every 3 years.
2450.43
X
FM
X
X
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FSM/FSH
Reference
Delegated Authority
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
25. Prepare Timber Resource Inventory.
2410.1
X
FM
X
-
26. Approve Timber Resource Inventory Plan.
2410.4
X
FM
X
-
27. Ensure Silviculturists are trained, certified, and
recertified every 4 years.
2478.04a
X
FM
X
-
28. Approve silvicultural prescriptions.
2478.03
X
FM
X
X
29. Specify silvicultural treatment applicable to
Region.
2478.03
X
FM
X
-
30. Sell and/or exchange planting stock to other
agencies.
2473.2
X
FM
-
-
31. Sell and/or exchange seed to other agencies.
2474.43
2474.44
X
FM
-
-
32. Purchase planting stock.
2473.21
X
FM
X
-
33. Approve Sale Area (KV) Improvement Plan.
(Plan approved by the officer authorized to approve
the timber sale.)
2477.04
2477.22
X
FM
X
X
2500 – WATERSHED AND AIR MANAGEMENT
2500 Zero Code
No R10 Supplement
2510 Watershed Planning
No R10 Supplement
2520 Watershed Protection & Management
No R10 Supplement
2530 Water Resource Management
No R10 Supplement
2540 Water Uses and Development
No R10 Supplement
2550 Soil Management
No R10 Supplement
(2560 not used)
(2570 not used)
2580 Air Resource Management
No R10 Supplement
2590 Weather Program
No R10 Supplement
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Reference
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RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
2600 – WILDLIFE, FISH, AND SENSITIVE PLANT HABITAT MANAGEMENT
2600 Zero Code
No R10 Supplement
2610 Cooperative Relations re: Wildlife, Fish &
Sensitive Plant Habitat Management
No R10 Supplement
2620 Habitat Planning & Evaluation
No R10 Supplement
2630 Management of Wildlife & Fish Habitat
No R10 Supplement
2640 Stocking & Harvesting
No R10 Supplement
2650 Animal Damage Management
No R10 Supplement
2660 Administration of Wildlife, Fish & Sensitive
Plant Habitat Management
No R10 Supplement
2670 Threatened, Endangered & Sensitive Plants
& Animals
No R10 Supplement
2680 Habitat Management in Classified Areas
No R10 Supplement
2700 – SPECIAL USES MANAGEMENT
2700 – Zero Code
R10 2700-2006-5
5. Review, for adherence to policy, special use
permits before they are issued when the capital
investment exceeds or is expected to exceed
$1,000,000 for winter sports resorts (FSM 2721.61)
and $500,000 for other resorts (FSM 2721.33).
2704.32
X
-
-
-
6. Approve and issue Memorandum of Understanding
or Interagency Agreements when signed by a
comparable level official of another agency (FSM
1580.41b).
2704.32
X
-
-
-
7. Authorize new permanent facilities pursuant to
ANILCA provisions (R10-FSM 2323.04c).
2704.32
X
-
-
-
8. Approve and issue easements for all uses.
2704.32
X
-
-
-
8. Approve and issue road easements.
2704.32
-
RLM
-
-
9. Sign reports and correspondence as it relates to
Withdrawals on National Forest System Lands (FSM
2761.04). This cannot be delegated to the Forest
Supervisor.
2704.32
X
-
-
-
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Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
10. Sign reports and correspondence with FERC on
behalf of the Department of Agriculture. Sign special
use authorizations for hydropower projects after the
project has been licensed or exempted from licensing
by FERC (FSM 2770.4). This cannot be delegated to
the Forest Supervisor.
2704.32
X
-
-
-
11. Approve communication site plans (FSH 2709.11,
chapter 90, and sections 90.3-90.4). Communication
sites are to be designated in the Forest land and
resource management plan (FSM 1920). All
designated communication sites shall have a current
site plan.
2704.32
X
-
X
-
Except as provided in section FSM 2704.31 and FSM
2704.32, the Forest Supervisor may approve and issue
all special-use authorizations, including the following:
1. Existing term permits approved by the
Regional Forester may be reissued and approved
by the Forest Supervisor at the expiration of the
present term period.
2. Authorize, re-issue or amend permits issued by
the Regional Forester that now fall into a category
for which Forest Supervisors have issuing
authority.
3. Issue inter-forest special-use authorizations,
using the lead Forest approach, when the
authorization is at the Supervisor's level and when
both Forest Supervisors concur. The lead Forest
will normally be the unit where the applicant is
headquartered or the unit where the majority of
the permit use is scheduled to occur.
2704.33
-
-
X
-
Review and coordination with the Regional Forester
or Director of Recreation, Lands and Minerals is
required prior to approval or issuance for the
following kinds of special-use authorizations.
4. Permits under Section 7 of the Granger-Thye
Act of April 24, 1950, of a long-term (5 years or
more) nature.
5. Special use permits where the capital
investment exceeds or is expected to exceed
$1,000,000 for winter sports resorts (FSM
2721.61) and $500,000 for other resorts (FSM
2721.33)
2704.33
-
-
X
-
Delegated Authority
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Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
6. Re-issue authorizations for permanent
facilities within wilderness or wilderness study
areas issued pursuant to ANILCA provisions
(R10-FSM 2323.04c). Use the ANILCA terms
and conditions approved by the Regional Office.
7. Approval of communication sites plans (and
leases) for sites designated in the Forest land and
resource management plan. New communication
sites may be designated through the Forest
planning process (FSM 1920). A copy of the
final plan shall be provided to the Director of
Recreation, Lands and Minerals.
2704.33
-
-
X
-
Except as provided in section FSM 2704.32 and FSM
2704.33, and consistent with the parent text, District
Rangers may issue special-use authorizations for the
following types of uses as delegated by the Forest
Supervisor:
1. Uses of a short-term nature (occupancy not to
exceed five years), having no known or identified
significant environmental impacts.
2. Standardized authorizations for uses having no
known or identified significant environmental
impacts for:
a. Uses approved in the forest land and
resource management plan, including
recreation residence authorizations.
b. Communication uses on a designated site
with an approved communication site plan.
c. Ten-year permits for outfitting and
guiding.
2704.34
-
-
X
X*
Delegated Authority
2710 Special Use Authorizations
R10 2700-2006-2
2720 Special Uses Administration
R10 2700-2006-4
2730 Road & Trail Right-of-Way (ROW) Grants
No R10 Supplement
(2740 not used)
(2750 not used)
2760 Land Withdrawals
No R10 Supplement
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Delegated Authority
2770 Federal Power Act Projects
FSM/FSH
Reference
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
R10 2700-2004-1
3.a. Execute the duties listed in FSM 2770.4(3)
except for items (a) and (i). The authority for (a) and
(i) remain with the RF and cannot be redelegated.
2770.4
-
RLM
-
-
3.b. Responsible for items (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (j)
and (k) listed in FSM 2770.4(3). This is a redelegation. The draft 4(e) report in item (e) must be
forwarded to the Regional Forester for review and
finalizing, who will then transmit to the Chief for
forwarding to FERC. In addition, the Forest
Supervisors are responsible for:
(1) Negotiating with applicants, as needed, to
supplement license conditions that affect National
Forest System (NFS) lands and resources. This
includes consulting with, and establishing and
maintaining liaison with the applicant during
development of the project application.
(2) Advising applicants that they will be required
to obtain a special-use authorization from the
Forest Service for projects affecting NFS lands.
(3) Conducting analysis including Alaska
National Interest Lands Conservation Act
(ANILCA) Section 810 evaluation and documents
analysis as appropriate for the preliminary permit
and/or to allow occupancy of NFS land by a
special-use authorization. Utilize the applicant's
environmental report on the proposed project as
much as possible in preparation of an
environmental assessment (EA), as outlined in
FSH 1909.15, chapter 20, where applicants and
contracts are involved.
(4) Coordinating with the Director of Engineering
& Aviation Management (EAM); Director of
RLM; Forest Engineers; and Forest Recreation
Staff in project inspections with FERC Regional
Staff on operations and recreation facilities.
(5) Designating an individual, as the principal
contact for FERC matters, to provide liaison with
the Regional Office.
(6) Administering project special-use
authorizations/licenses in cooperation with FERC
personnel.
(7) Preparing a briefing on hydroelectric projects
within their Forest for the Regional Forester.
2770.4
-
-
Yes
-
2780 – Terms & Conditions
No R10 Supplement
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Reference
Delegated Authority
2790 – Reports re: Special Uses
RF /
DRF
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
R10 2700-2006-3
1. Provides instruction and direction for
implementation, operation, maintenance and software
changes related to recording, tracking and reporting
special use business operations.
2790.42
X
-
-
-
1. Implement, operate, and maintain special use
application and authorization records in the SUDS
module as part of the Integrated Web.
2704.43
-
-
X
-
-
-
-
X
-
RLM
-
-
2800 – MINERALS & GEOLOGY
2800 Zero Code
R10 2800-2003-1
2810 Mining Claims
R10 2800-2003-2
5.b. Noncompliance. When enforcement action
against any party who asserts or appears to be
operating or occupying the surface under authority of
the 1872 General Mining Law is contemplated, the
District Ranger, the primary Forest Staff Officer with
minerals responsibility, and the Forest Special Agent
will evaluate the situation.
2820 Mineral Leases, Permits & Licenses
2817.3
R10 2800-2006-1
1. Advise the appropriate office of the USDI as to
whether the Forest Service recommends (consents to)
issuance of a mineral lease or permit.
2822.04b
2830 Mineral Reservations & Rights Outstanding
No R10 Supplement
2840 Land Reclamation
No R10 Supplement
2850 Mineral Materials
R10 2800-2006-2
1. Conduct sales and issue free use permits for up to
300,000 tons (short) of mineral material.
2850.43
-
-
X
-
2. Conduct sales and issue free use permits for up to
50,000 tons of mineral material.
2850.43
-
-
X
X
3. District Rangers may authorize Forest Officers to
conduct sales and issue free use permits for up to
1,000 tons of mineral material from community sites
and common use areas.
2850.43
-
-
X
X
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Delegated Authority
2860 Forest Service Authorized Prospecting &
Minerals Collecting
1. Issue Forest Service exploration licenses.
Recordkeeping responsibilities, pursuant to this
authority, are also delegated.
FSM/FSH
Reference
Dir
FS /
DFS
DR
-
-
X
-
R10 2800-2003-5
2860.04b
(2870 not used)
2880 Geologic Resources and Services
RF /
DRF
No R10 Supplement