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CHAPTER 1560 - STATE, COUNTY, AND LOCAL AGENCIES;
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
1561.9 - Transportation Agencies.
1561.9 - Exhibit 01
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON PROCEDURES
RELATED TO STATE HIGHWAYS
OVER NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS
This Memorandum of Understanding by and between the STATE OF IDAHO,
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, hereinafter called the "STATE" and the REGIONAL
FORESTERS of the NORTHERN REGION AND INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE, hereinafter called the
"FOREST SERVICE," establishes procedures for coordinating the location, construction,
maintenance signing, access, protection, and conservation of environment, control of pollution,
and other matters related to the State Highway use and occupancy of National Forest System
lands. Project planning and construction of Forest Highways by the Federal Highways
Administration are covered by a separate Memorandum of Understanding.
It is mutually recognized that:
The STATE is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and perpetuating a safe and
efficient public highway system needed for the benefit of the using public. They are also charged
with developing and following an action plan consisting of procedures designed to assure social,
economic, and environmental effects are considered in the planning and design of proposed
highway construction projects and that the proposed projects are in the best overall interest of the
public, and
The FOREST SERVICE is charged with the protection and multiple use management of National
Forest System lands and resources for the use of the public and for the development of the Forest
Transportation System needed to accomplish these purposed, and
Since many public highways transverse National Forest System Lands, the STATE will need
authorization to use such lands for rights-of-way, waste areas, material source, and for highway
construction and maintenance operation, and
Since Executive Order 11593 and the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 require that certain
archeological and historical evaluations have to be made on National Forest System lands before
construction activities begin, and
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Since Public Law 92-400 established the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the regulations
have been developed regulating land acquisition and uses and subdivision and development of
private lands within the National Recreation Area, additional considerations have to be given to
highway development and maintenance inside the National Recreation Area, and
Since elements of the Forest Transportation System and other improvements are connected or
adjacent to public highways, the FOREST SERVICE will need authorization or concurrence for
development of improvements as they affect highway administration and traffic management,
and Since the operation of both systems is interrelated and their maintenance and operations have
to be coordinated, and
Since the Codes of Federal Regulations concerning traffic regulations are predicted on the stated
assumption that State Traffic Laws apply to Forest Development Roads in the STATE, and
Since all roads in the STATE, including those on the Forest Development Transportation
System, have been functionally classified according to law into the integrated system that will
require close coordination in transportation planning, and
Since the FOREST SERVICE, at times, makes temporary repairs or constructs utilization roads
on unimproved Forest and State Highway System location, and
Since lack of advance coordination or full realization of the role of the STATE and FOREST
SERVICE can result in differences which are difficult, costly and time consuming to solve, and
In recognition of the responsibilities, interests, and limitations set forth above, and the mutual
benefits of established procedures to facilitate agreement on specific highway matters on or
adjacent to National Forest System lands, the STATE and the FOREST SERVICE mutually
agree as follows:
I.
Highway Development - In response to federal legislation, the STATE has developed a
comprehensive action plan which assures that full consideration be given to the social,
economic, and environmental effects of proposed highway development and to assure that
decisions on such development be made in the best overall interests of the public. The
STATE and the FOREST SERVICE agree to cooperate in accord with the principles
outlined in the STATE ACTION PLAN.
A.
Planning
1.
The STATE Will:
a.
Provide the FOREST SERVICE with inventories and functional classification
of the total transportation system of the STATE.
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b.
Respond to the FOREST SERVICE requests for comments on FOREST
SERVICE land management plans and consequent transportation plans.
c.
Provide each Forest Service Supervisor and Regional Foresters' Office with a
current 6-Year Highway Development Program.
d.
Prioritize highway improvement on designated routes through National Forest
System lands equally with other system improvements based on need, traffic volumes,
and safety to the traveling public, recognizing the designation of Forest Highway
Funds by Tri-Agency Agreement.
e.
Initiate needed projects for relocation, reconstruction, safety improvement and
maintenance improvement designed in accordance with current standards.
2.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
Provide the STATE with a copy of each current National Forest Land
Management Plan.
b.
Notify the STATE of proposed land adjustments and changes in use that may
affect the highway system.
c.
Provide the STATE with FOREST SERVICE long-range road plans that
identify needed connecting points to the State System.
d.
Recognize the need for continuous highway maintenance and improvement
through National Forest System lands based on need, traffic volumes, safety to the
traveling public, and the continued deterioration of the facility.
B.
Alternative Corridor Evaluation
1.
The STATE will:
a.
Notify the FOREST SERVICE of programmed corridor location studies.
b.
Give the FOREST SERVICE the termini of the planned studies and sufficient
information to determine the affected corridors included in the route reconnaissance.
A reconnaissance contour or preliminary planning brochure map will be provided.
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c.
Suggest a desired date for receiving an evaluation by the FOREST SERVICE of
the environmental impacts and effects on FOREST SERVICE management plans, by
the proposed highway development, to be used by the STATE in developing a draft
Environmental Assessment or Impact Statement. The STATE will allow ample time,
considering the season and complexity of the project, for the FOREST SERVICE to
investigate and complete their evaluation.
d.
Notify the FOREST SERVICE of date, time, and place of corridor location
hearing and submit to the FOREST SERVICE a copy of the draft Environmental
Assessment or Impact Statement 15 days prior to the hearing.
2.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
When notified of route location to be evaluated, begin the investigation of
environmental impacts and effects. This report will aid the STATE in developing the
Environmental Assessment and in defining areas which need advance coordination in
final location and design.
b. Concur in the STATE'S suggested date or work out an acceptable alternate for
completing the evaluation and forward to the STATE.
c.
Provide comments on the draft Environmental Assessment or Impact Statement
within 45-days after receipt.
C.
Corridor Selection
1.
The STATE will:
a.
Send the FOREST SERVICE the final Environmental Assessment or Impact
Statement - Location Study Report, and a description of the route selected.
b.
Discuss with the FOREST SERVICE the desirability of withdrawing highway
right-of-way lands from mineral entry pending issuance of Highway Easement Deed.
c.
Provide the FOREST SERVICE with copies of reports of all archeological and
historical investigations involving Forest Service lands. If needed, develop plans and
implement measures for mitigation impacts in compliance with procedures in 36 CFR
800.
2. The FOREST SERVICE will acknowledge and, as appropriate, comment on the final
Environmental Assessment or Impact Statement within 30-days after receipt of same and
submit archeological and historical reports to the State Historic Preservation Office, and, if
needed, to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
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Location Survey
1.
The STATE will:
a.
Request a joint STATE/FOREST SERVICE review of the selected route.
b.
Notify the FOREST SERVICE before field surveys of approved locations are
undertaken.
2.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
Participate in the field review of the selected route and provide assistance and
counsel to the STATE on environmental protection matters.
b.
Furnish available data and information on such matters as land corner location,
property line boundaries, maps, and access routes.
c.
Explain FOREST SERVICE organization and regulations pertaining to fire
prevention and suppression to the party performing the survey.
d.
Review and approve requirements and limitations related to clearing survey
lines and material source investigations.
E
Highway Design
Preliminary Design
1.
The STATE will:
a.
Provide the FOREST SERVICE two sets of preliminary design plans as soon as
available.
b.
Request a joint STATE/FOREST SERVICE field review of the preliminary
design.
c.
Request the FOREST SERVICE to prepare an evaluation of the potential impact
of the proposed design. The STATE will allow ample time, depending upon the
season and complexity of the project, for the FOREST SERVICE to investigate and
complete the report.
d.
Notify the FOREST SERVICE of the date, time, and place of the design
hearing.
2.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
Concur with the STATE'S suggested date, or work out a mutually acceptable
date, for completing the final evaluation of the potential impact.
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b.
Discuss details of the planned highway work with the STATE, which may
involve FOREST SERVICE responsibilities.
c.
Furnish the STATE advice and assistance on design matters involving National
Forest interests.
d.
Recognize and concur in design standards used in highway construction,
reconstruction, and safety improvements which have been developed through the
NEPA on all segments of the State Highway System passing through National Forest
System lands.
Design Selection
a.
The STATE will send the FOREST SERVICE a Design Study Report and a
description of the design selected.
Final Design Review and Plan Approval
a.
The STATE will provide sets of the plans indicating rights-of-way limits and
specifications in time to allow a 30-day review period and set date for an on-theground design review.
b.
The Forest Supervisor will review the plans and specifications and recommend
proposed stipulations to the Regional Forester to cover conditions or needs not
adequately covered by the plans and specifications and assist the STATE in
developing Cost Benefit Studies and recommendations on any stipulation, which in
the FOREST SERVICE'S opinion is not adequately covered.
c.
The Forest Supervisor and STATE will make the final field review and discuss
proposed stipulations. Resolution of the proposed stipulations. Resolution of the
proposed stipulations will be based on a Cost Benefit Determination and land
management considerations.
1.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
If appropriate, modify stipulations as a result of discussions during the review.
b.
Advise the STATE within 30-days of:
(1)
Recommended changes in the design.
(2)
Appropriate arrangements for merchantable timber disposal.
(3)
Recommended or designated timber disposal sites.
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(4) Provided information on probable limits of fire season, inherent fire
hazards, fire prevention and control requirements, possible use of contractor's
forces, and equipment for fire suppression to be included in the Fire Protection
Plan.
(5) Provided information on the need for detours for National Forest traffic,
maintenance of Forest Service roads used for detours during construction, use of
Forest Service roads for work roads, replacement of Forest Service facilities and
signs. The temporary use of such Forest Service roads will be authorized under
special permit.
(6) Collaborate with the STATE to determine the extent and type of control
needed to minimize dust, noise, objectionable odors, air and water pollution, or
contamination associated with construction work.
e.
The STATE will modify the plans as a result of the field review and send one
set of plans to the Regional Forester and two sets of plans to the Forest Supervisor.
f. The Regional Forester will approve plans.
F
Easement Application and Letter of Consent
1. The STATE will submit a letter to the Division Federal Highway Administrator
requesting appropriation and transfer of the rights-of-way as soon as the construction plans
are approved. The request will be accompanied with seven sets of plats showing recordable
descriptions indicating the right-of-way to be conveyed and showing the final location of
the highway. Six sets of the plats will be reduced size and one set will be un-reduced size.
All sets will be white prints. Plat requirements for new projects are shown in Appendix A.
2. The Division Federal Highway Administrator will review the request in light of
STATE needs and, if approved, will send the request to the Regional Forester.
3. Upon receipt of the request, the Regional Forester will make a final review of the
application, survey, and design.
4. The Regional Forester will prepare and sign any revised stipulations not covered in
the plans and specifications and send them to the STATE.
5.
The STATE will review and sign any stipulations and return to the Regional Forester.
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6. The FOREST SERVICE will prepare a Letter of Consent for the appropriation and
transfer of National Forest System land to the STATE for highway purposes and send
copies to the Division Federal Highway Administrator and the STATE. By issuing the
Letter of Consent, the FOREST SERVICE has: authorized immediate entry of National
Forest System land for the purposes and subject to the terms set forth; approved the plats;
and consented to the appropriation of the right-of-way for highway purposes.
7. The Regional Federal Highway Administrator will issue the Easement Deed to the
STATE.
G
Construction
1.
The STATE will:
a.
Invite the Forest Supervisor, or his representative, to attend preconstruction
conference with the successful bidder.
b.
Control construction under its contracts to assure work is in accordance with
approved plans and agreements.
c.
Have the District Engineer contact the Forest Supervisor for agreement prior to
starting any work under changed conditions that develop, prior to or during
construction, which alter the land use aspect of approved plans.
d.
Have the District Engineer advise the Forest Supervisor, in writing, of award of
construction contract, and furnish the name and title of his on-the-job representative
whom the Forest Supervisor or his designated representative should contact regarding
matters related to the construction work.
e.
Request appropriate Forest Supervisor, or his representative, to participate in
final project inspections.
2.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
Consult only with the District Engineer or his on-the-job representative on
matters pertaining to project construction.
b.
Issue permits directly to the contractor for burning, campsite locations, and
water sources after agreement with the designated STATE representative. Copies of
all permits issued will be furnished to the STATE.
c.
Participate in final project inspections and make recommendations to the
STATE on matters related to FOREST SERVICE responsibilities for land and
resource management.
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Highway Management
A.
Right-of-Way
1. The STATE will develop a program and initiate requests for appropriation and
transfer of rights-of-way for developed federal aid roads over National Forest System lands
where Department of Transportation easements have not been acquired. The process for
obtaining easements on existing highways is outlined in Appendix B.
B.
Maintenance
1.
The STATE will:
a.
Conduct maintenance operations in a manner which will preserve and enhance
scenic, environmental, and safety characteristics of the highway facility and its
compatibility with adjacent National Forest System lands and resources.
b.
Require the appropriate District Engineer to coordinate with the Forest
Supervisor all maintenance which involves additional clearing, slash disposal,
disposal of slough material, changes in road drainage patterns, materials source and
storage, and similar action which involve National Forest System lands. Chemicals
may be used in right-of-way clearing only after specific written approval has been
given by the appropriate Regional Forester. Application for such approval must be in
writing and specify the time, methods, chemicals, and exact portion of the right-ofway to be chemically treated.
c.
Control the growth of native and other adaptable vegetation on roadside as is
compatible with safe highway use, attractive appearance, and minimum maintenance.
The intent is to remove undesirable vegetation (noxious weeds and excessive
growers) in such a manner that there is no re-growth, and at the same time assist
desirable vegetation to become established and remain vigorous. Supplemental
guidelines for conducting vegetation management and weed control on roadsides will
be maintained with each National Forest Region.
d.
Provide an estimate of the long-term needs for highway materials for
maintenance and construction and identify specific locations and areas where
acceptable material for aggregates and borrow are available.
e.
Identify roadside locations which have become overgrown with timber and
brush. Identified areas may be periodically cleaned for the purpose of removing
hazardous roadside obstacles and enhancement of vehicle site distance within
designated highway rights-of-way.
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f.
Request and obtain the necessary permission or permits for maintenance work
outside the designated rights-of-way.
2.
The FOREST SERVICE will:
a.
Expedite review and agreement on maintenance items requiring FOREST
SERVICE concurrence or approval.
b.
Assist STATE maintenance forces with matters related to equipment parking
and materials storage, emergency communications needs, designating slough and
slash materials disposal areas and road drainage pattern changes.
c.
Advise the STATE of planned FOREST SERVICE activities which may have
an impact of highway operations or maintenance.
d.
Assist the STATE in locating acceptable sources of highway materials and make
the necessary provisions in the individual Forest Land Management Plans to provide
for both short-term and long-term economical use and operations of these sources.
C.
Signing
1. National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. All signing within the right-ofway limits on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be installed by
the STATE in conformance with federal requirements. When warranted by the interest and
importance of the area, the STATE may erect appropriate guide signs concerning land
status and available facilities on National Forest System lands.
2. State and U.S. Numbered Highways on National Forest System lands. Final decision
on all signs on these highways rests with the STATE. The FOREST SERVICE is
authorized with concurrence of the STATE to erect and maintain signs on these facilities.
a.
The STATE will install and maintain all traffic control (regulating and
warning), guide, information, route designation, and other traffic signing within rightof-way, including necessary signs at intersections of FOREST SERVICE and other
public road intersections.
b.
The FOREST SERVICE will coordinate and consult with the appropriate State
District Engineer in the planning, installation, and maintenance of signs of Forest
Service design for identification of, but not limited to: National Forest boundaries,
Forest Service recreation and administrative sites, including approach signs thereto;
trail junctions, historical, archeological, and other interpretive signs, including the
naming of natural features; and fire prevention or other signs calling attention to
hazardous forest conditions.
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3.
Forest Service Distinctive Routes. Distinctive routes are Forest Service roads
that are significant insofar as identification for public travel is concerned and is
identified by the Distinctive Route Markers itemized in the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. These routes usually connect State Highways or provide
access to major facilities and appear on official State Highway Maps. In many
instances, the Forest Service road is only a part of the route along with segments of
public roads. The route numbers the FOREST SERVICE assigns will conform to
STATE policies and procedures for route numbering. The FOREST SERVICE will
furnish the STATE with a list of proposed distinctive routes for review and will
coordinate route numbering with the STATE as the necessity for route numbering
arises.
D. Highway Safety Act
1. Highway Safety Program Standard No. 9 of the Highway Safety Act requires the
STATE to have a program for identifying accident locations and to maintain a repository of
records concerning all motor accidents in the STATE. The FOREST SERVICE will
cooperate with the STATE in developing a system of surveillance on their roads that will
meet STATE needs in meeting requirements of the law.
2. As statistical accident data is developed and accumulated which point up areas of
high accident occurrences and frequency, remedial measures shall be considered. Both
agencies will cooperate in the timely implementation of corrective measures to eliminate or
substantially reduce the accident frequency. Special consideration will be given for
implementing and approval of safety improvement projects for the protection of life,
property, and the general well being of the traveling public. Considerations shall be
directed toward the preservation of human environmental element as weighted against
possible natural environmental impact resulting from the safety improvement. These
considerations shall be evaluated and implemented in accordance with applicable federal
and state laws including NEPA.
E
Access Control
1.
Access to the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be by
way of the established interchanges, except as noted in Item 5 below.
2.
All approaches to State or U.S. Highway will be approved by the STATE under
a "permit for encroachment," except as noted in Item 5 below.
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3.
The FOREST SERVICE will obtain a "permit for encroachment," for its
permanent roads which connect with the STATE right-of-way. The FOREST
SERVICE will also stipulate in its permits to others that approval for road
construction over National Forest System land within the right-or-way is contingent
upon approval by the STATE for connections to State and U.S. Highways.
4.
Permanent new approaches to State and U.S. Highways constructed by the
FOREST SERVICE or its permittee will be at the expense of the FOREST SERVICE
or its permittee.
5.
Temporary approaches required by the FOREST SERVICE during fire fighting
operations or other emergencies may be constructed as necessary without approval by
the STATE. Obliteration of such temporary approaches and restoration measures
necessary will be at the expense of the FOREST SERVICE. The Highway Division
shall be notified when such temporary approaches are installed and when they are
removed.
6.
The STATE and the FOREST SERVICE shall jointly review and agree to the
location, design, and perpetuation of all highway turnouts, widening for viewpoints,
historical and interpretive signing, rest areas, drinking fountains, roadside parking for
fishing, camera stops, traveler information, and similar sites. details of agreed actions
will be made a matter of record by both parties.
III
Conclusion
A. District Engineers and Forest Supervisors are encouraged to consult with each other
and to agree on such matters as fall within their scope of responsibility. Matters which
require consideration at a higher level should be referred to the State Highway
Administrator and the Regional Forester. Correspondence sent to the FOREST SERVICE
should be sent to the appropriate Regional Forester with a copy to the concerned Forest
Supervisor.
B. News releases concerning controversial projects should be either jointly prepared or
reviewed by both parties prior to publication.
C. This memorandum may be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement between
the signers or their successors. This memorandum may be terminated by either party
through 30-day written notice to the other.
D. This memorandum with its authorities and procedures supersedes and replaces the
Memorandum of Understanding between the STATE OF IDAHO, TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT and the REGIONAL FORESTERS of the NORTHERN REGION AND
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
FOREST SERVICE, and signed April 18, 1979, by the STATE.
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E. We have approved the foregoing and agree to accept and abide by the procedures
therein:
STATE OF IDAHO, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
Date:
December 6, 1982
By:
/s/ G. K. Green
State Highway Administrator
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
Date:
October 28, 1982
By:
/s/ Everett Towle
for Regional Forester
Northern Region
Date:
December 1, 1982
By:
/s/ T. A. Roederer
for Regional Forester
Intermountain Region
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APPENDIX A
Forest Service Plat Requirements for
State of Idaho, Transportation Department, Division of Highways
Road Easements on New Projects
Road right-of-way plats for Transportation Department easements granted by the Federal
Highway Administration to States across National Forest System lands shall contain the
following information:
1.
Scale (bar scale is preferred because scale of original will not change).
2.
North arrow, meridian, township, range,and section(s).
3.
Basis of bearings (solar, reference line, geodetic, magnetic needle, etc.)
4.* Centerline geometry (curve elements and bearing and length of tangent) with
specified width from centerline to easement boundary at each change of width and stationing of
change point or, as an alternative, the bearings and distances along each easement boundary.
5.* Surveyed, calculated, or scaled ties to centerline where the easement crosses each
National Forest property boundary. In solid National Forest ownership ties to the public land, net
should normally not be less than one corner for every three sections crossed.
6. Legal description of each parcel of National Forest System land crossed (40-acre
aliquot part of a lot as minimum).
7.
Acreage of easement on National Forest System land.
8.
Easement area identified by shading, crosshatching, or other appropriate means.
9. Statement on each National Forest property line showing how it was placed on the
plat (by survey, projection of GLO record, other surveys of record, fence lines, etc.)
10. Legend explaining any symbols used.
11. Approval for right-of-way purposes by responsible official(s) with date(s) of signing
and title(s) of official(s).
12. Master sheet showing relation of each sheet to others (when applicable).
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13. Sheet number of each sheet and total number of sheets; i.e., 1 of 3, etc.
14. Title block showing project name and number.
15. Vicinity map showing project location in relation to nearby cities, towns, or
prominent natural features (when applicable).
* Denotes items which may not be available in older surveys for existing highways. In these
cases, the easement application should discuss the difficulties in obtaining the data, explain any
alternative methods used, and request an exception to those requirements which cannot
reasonably be met.
The following procedure applies to the Northern and Intermountain Regions and will be used for
existing highways in the State of Idaho. Please replace Appendix B and Appendix B(1) in your
copy of the Memorandum of Understanding with this revision.
APPENDIX B
Procedures for EXISTING roads
(No planned construction or reconstruction)
1. District Office, Division of Highways, Idaho Transportation Department, (District
ITD) provides preliminary plats (normally, as-built plans).
2. District ITD sends three (3) full size copies of the plats to the Regional Forester
(Lands Division) for preliminary review.
3.
Regional Forester sends two (2) copies of the plats to the Forest.
4. Forest (Lands/Engineering/District) checks plats for adequacy and accuracy regarding
right-of-way width, ownership, and plat requirements. An on-the-ground review between State
and the Forest should occur at this time, deciding on right-of-way width and discussion of a
Right-of-Way Management/Maintenance Plan and/or stipulations as necessary.
5.
The Forest will submit to the Regional Forester:
a.
A "marked-up plat.
b.
A draft Right-of-Way Management/Maintenance Plan jointly prepared by the
Forest and ITD.
c.
The proposed Letter of Consent, prepared but undated.
d.
Standard, mandatory conditions with any additional stipulations if needed
(generally, the Right-or-Way Management/Maintenance Plan will eliminate the need
for stipulations).
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6. The Regional Forester, after review, sends the marked-up plat, Right-of-Way
Management/Maintenance Plan and/or stipulations (if any) to the District ITD.
7. The District ITD prepares the final plat, signs the Right-of-Way
Management/Maintenance Plan and sends three (3) copies with mylar title block to the Regional
Forester for review. The Regional Forester sends two (2) copies of the signed Right-of-Way
Management/Maintenance Plan and mylar title block to the Forest for approval. The Forest
Engineer signs the mylar title block to the Forest Supervisor signs the Right-of-Way
Management/Maintenance Plan to indicate approval. The executed mylar title block is returned
to the Regional Forester who transmits it to ITD Boise.
8. At the same time that the District ITD sends the final plats to the Regional Forester,
the District ITD sends copies of the final plats to ITD Boise with the proposed Right-of-Way
Management/Maintenance Plan for review and approval by the State Highway Administrator.
The State Highway Administrator returns the approved Right-of-Way Management/Maintenance
Plan to the Regional Forester.
9. After ITD Boise reviews the plats, it will apply to the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) int he Boise Division Office for a Department of Transportation
easement. Final plats (one full sized set and eight reduced copies (approximately 11" x 18"))
including copies of the title sheet will accompany the application.
10. FHWA, Boise sends final plats (one full set and seven reduced copies (approximately
11" x 18") including copies of title sheet signed by ITD and FHWA) to Regional Forester
requesting consent to a DOT easement to the State of Idaho.
11. Regional Forester, or his designated representative, signs the Letter of Consent with
the executed Right-of-Way Management/Maintenance Plan and/or any stipulations attached and
sends copies of the entire package to:
FHWA, Boise
ITD, Boise
ITD, District
National Forest
RO, Lands
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Original and 2 copies
1 copy
1 copy
1 copy
1 copy for official file
12. FHWA, District Office, forwards to FHWA, Regional Office in Portland, Oregon, the
original plus one copy of the Letter of Consent for issuance of a DOT easement to the State of
Idaho.
13.
ITD, Division of Highways, records the executed DOT easement deed and plat.
14. ITD, sends the Regional Forester four (4) copies of the recorded DOT easement deed
and plat. Two are retained in the RO and two are sent to the Forest.
R4 SUPPLEMENT 1500-94-4
EFFECTIVE 5/26/94
1561.9-Part01
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1561.9 - Exhibit 01--Continued
15. Upon receipt of the recorded easement, the Forest Service will terminate any
outstanding special use authorizations issued to the State for those uses now authorized under the
recorded DOT easement.
NOTE:
It is thought that adequate right-of-way plats can be developed in most cases without
putting a survey crew in the field.
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service
By: /s/ John Chansler
for Regional Forester, Northern Region
May 3, 1985
Date
By: /s/ E. R. Browning
for Regional Forester, Intermountain Region
April 25, 1985
Date
State of Idaho, Transportation Department
By: /s/ G. K. Green
State Highway Administrator
February 27, 1985
Date