2200_zero_code Page 1 of 5 FOREST SERVICE MANUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION (REGION 2) DENVER, CO FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER – ZERO CODE Supplement No.: 2200-2005-1 Effective Date: March 9, 2005 Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed. Approved: RICK D. CABLES Regional Forester Date Approved: 02/23/2005 Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title and calendar year. Post by document; remove 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 2200-20031 to 2200. New Document(s): 2200_zero_code 5 Pages Superseded Document(s) by Issuance Number and Effective Date 2200_zero_code (Supplement 2200-2003-1, 4/18/2003) 3 Page Digest: 2204.2 – Adds responsibilities of Regional Forester for approval of rangeland analysis and management procedures. Refers to the Rangeland Analysis and Management Training Guide as containing specific Region 2 procedures. 2204.3 – Adds responsibilities of Forest Supervisor for rangeland analysis and management to fully implement ecosystem management principles and Forest Plan goals. Allows for redelegation of decision document approval authority to District Rangers and describes their responsibility for assuring public understanding and participation in the process. R2 SUPPLEMENT 2200-2005-1 EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/09/2005 DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed. 2200_zero_code Page 2 of 5 FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER - ZERO CODE 2204.2 – Regional Foresters Responsibility/Authority 16. Approve rangeland analysis and management procedures used to collect data for the development and implementation of Forest Land and Resource Management plans and project-level plans. May be delegated to Forest Supervisor No NOTE: Procedures specific to Region 2 are documented in the “Rangeland Analysis and Management Training Guide”. 2204.3 - Forest Supervisors Responsibilities and authorities listed below are delegated to Forest Supervisors. Where indicated, they may be redelegated to District Rangers when adequate training, staffing, and skills are available to carry out the responsibilities in accordance with the parent text. Responsibility/Authority May be delegated to District Ranger 1. Establish range allotments or modify range allotment boundaries. Yes 2. Approve allotment management and wild free-roaming horse territory plans including those where Wilderness or Wilderness study areas are involved, after review by Forest Supervisor. Yes 3. Approve applications for and issue term, temporary, and livestock use grazing permits. Yes 4. Approve nonuse of term grazing permits for: a. Permittee convenience for up to three consecutive grazing seasons on a year-by-year basis. b. Resource Protection for no longer than the remaining term of the term grazing permit. c. The conduct of rangeland research by a fact-finding institution or organization. d. A conservation reserve agreement up to the length of the approved agreements. Yes Yes Yes Yes R2 SUPPLEMENT 2200-2005-1 EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/09/2005 DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed. 2200_zero_code Page 3 of 5 FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER - ZERO CODE Responsibility/Authority May be delegated to District Ranger 5. Confirm waivers and escrow waivers of term grazing permits. Yes 6. Approve applications for and issue term, temporary, and livestockuse permits. Yes 7. Establish criteria for issuing, extending, modifying, suspending, or canceling term grazing, temporary grazing, and livestock-use permits. No 8. Modify term grazing permits Yes 9. Suspend or cancel up to 100 percent of a term grazing, temporary grazing, or livestock-use permit for violations of terms and conditions. Yes 10. Develop and approve annual operating instructions (AOI's). Yes 11. Make seasonal extensions of term grazing, temporary grazing, and livestock-use permits when justified by current year monitoring. (All extensions will be charged.) Yes 12. Issue all Bills for Collection for grazing fees. Yes 13. Approve refund or credit of unused fees. Yes 14. Establish base property requirements within limits set by the Regional Forester. No 15. Establish lower limits within limits set by the Regional Forester No 16. Issue term grazing permits to Indian tribes on the basis of rights reserved by treaty. No 17. Establish requirements for and approve performance bonds. Yes 18. Recognize and withdraw recognition of local livestock associations, and approve special rules for livestock associations. Yes 19. Issue bill of sale to purchasers of impounded livestock. Yes R2 SUPPLEMENT 2200-2005-1 EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/09/2005 DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed. 2200_zero_code Page 4 of 5 FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER - ZERO CODE Responsibility/Authority May be delegated to District Ranger 20. Establish audit schedules for National Grassland Grazing Associations. No 21. Determine allowable Land Use Practice costs on National Grasslands. Yes 22. Determine, through appraisal, the adjusted value of permanent range improvements, negotiate and settle compensation cases. No 23. Close areas to livestock grazing or open previously closed range, including livestock driveways, as allowed through the Forest Land and Resource management Plan process. No 24. Administer requirements of the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act. Yes 25. Adjust boundaries or abolish wild free-roaming horse and burro territories as allowed through the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan process. No 26. Negotiate and authorize exchanges of grazing use with other Federal and state agencies. No 27. Approve agreements with the Bureau of Land Management under the 1966 Memorandum of Understanding. No 28. Approve plans and enter into agreements with local counties for control of noxious weeds, vegetation destroying insects, animal disease, and stray or unbranded livestock. No 29. Approve agreements and memorandums of understanding with Bureau of Land Management, Soil Conservation Service (NRCS), and Science and Education Administration-Extension prepared under the November 1980 Agreement. No 30. Approve agreements under the authority of the 1976 Agreement between the Forest Service and the Soil Conservation Service (NRCS). No R2 SUPPLEMENT 2200-2005-1 EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/09/2005 DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed. 2200_zero_code Page 5 of 5 FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER - ZERO CODE Responsibility/Authority 31. Conduct rangeland analysis and planning to fully implement ecosystem management principles and Forest Plan goals, objectives, standards, and guidelines. Approves decision documents for rangeland projects. * District Rangers schedule and conduct rangeland analysis and planning on priority allotments, are familiar with and follow approved methods, give administrative guidance and leadership in the development and application of environmental assessments and allotment management plans, and are responsible for assuring public understanding and participation in the process. May be delegated to District Ranger Yes*