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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
CLEARWATER NATIONAL FOREST (REGION 1)
OROFINO, IDAHO
FSM 2600 – WILDLIFE, FISH AND SENSITIVE PLANT HABITAT MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2610 – COOPERATIVE RELATIONS
Supplement No.: Clw Supp 2600-2007-01
Effective Date:
Duration: Effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: THOMAS K. REILLY
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved:
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document name. Remove entire document and replace with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page of this document.
New Document(s):
2610 - ClwSupp 2600-2007-01
3 Pages
Superseded Document(s):
2610 - (Clw Supp No 1 dated 06/85)
3 Pages
Digest:
2610
Re-issues Supplement to the MOU with Idaho F&G in new format. Content
remains the same. (Hard copy is also on file)
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FSM 2600 – WILDLIFE, FISH AND SENSITIVE PLANT HABITAT MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2610 – COOPERATIVE RELATIONS
2611 – Cooperation With State Wildlife and Fish Management Agencies
Memorandum Of Understanding
Supplementing and Extending the Statewide Agreement of April 14, 1983
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Between
Department of Fish and Game, Region 2
State of Idaho
Forest Service, Clearwater National Forest
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This Memorandum of Understanding, made this 13th day of March, 1985, by and between the Idaho
Department of Fish and Game, Region 2, hereinafter called the “Department,” and the U.S. Forest Service
through the Forest Supervisor, Clearwater National Forest, Region 1, hereinafter called the “Forest Service,”
is entered into for the purpose of protecting, conserving and managing the fish and wildlife resources of the
State of Idaho within the Clearwater National Forest. The Department and the Forest Service agree to the
following to promote cooperation in managing the game and nongame wildlife and fish and their habitats.
I.
Improving cooperative Efforts
A. The Forest Service shall:
1. Send the Environmental Assessment (EA) Update, the 5-year Timber Sale Plan, Pre-Analysis
Letters (PALS) for projects potentially affecting fish and wildlife that were not published on the EA Update,
and notification of projects treated as Categorical Exclusions. Forest Supervisor is responsible ot send the
EA Update and 5-year Plan. District Rangers are responsible to send the PALs, Decision Notices, and
notices of Categorical Exclusion.
2. Periodically conduct problem-solving/training workshops for Department and Forest Service
personnel to give hands-on experience in WATBAL, FISHSED, North Idaho Elk Coordinating Guidelines, EA
Process, and other models or coordination procedures used by the Forest Service to evaluate proposals
affecting fish and wildlife resources.
3. Supply the Regional Supervisor with a copy of the Clearwater National Forest’s
Environmental Analysis process and supplements or revision thereof.
B. The Department shall:
1. In a timely manner, send the Forest Supervisor or district Ranger a response to the EA
Updates, 5-year Timber Sale Plans, and PALs indicating the level of interest, proposal by proposal, and
designate a Department contact for subsequent coordination and input.
2. Provide the Forest Supervisor and District Rangers with copies of Species Management
Plans, reports, findings, etc., related to fish and wildlife for review and comment.
3. Invite input from the Forest Supervisor on any proposed changes in hunting seasons, hunting
area boundaries, fish stocking, etc.
4. Supply the Forest Supervisor with a copy of the Department’s interagency review process.
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C. Both Parties shall:
1. Encourage communication by participating in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff reviews,
field reviews, etc., for the purpose of identifying and evaluating ICOs, alternatives, effects, and recommending
management direction.
2. Sponsor winter and summer interagency coordination meetings. Utilize the summer meeting
to get into the field to mutually evaluated selected proposals that affect fish and wildlife resources.
3. Openly discuss differing mandates that require or suggest a firm position on certain policies
and proposals.
4. Invite participation at the outset in special studies or activities such as Grizzly Bear studies,
wildlife transplants, fish stocking activities, etc.
II.
Problem or Conflict Resolution
A. Both parties shall:
1. Put the other “on notice” informally when a conflict or problem is evident. The Regional
Supervisor should call the Responsible Official (Forest Supervisor or District Ranger) and vice versa.
2. Establish organizational level at which the disagreement can be settled. For example, a
wilderness issue is ultimately settled by Congress while a timber sale management requirement issue may be
settled at the District or Forest level.
3. If resolution of a conflict is potentially resolvable at the Forest/Region level, the Forest
Supervisor and Regional Supervisor should:
a. Establish the common ground involved in the conflict.
b. Assign an appropriate team to conduct problem-solving (scope, develop alternative,
evaluate, and make recommendations).
c. Jointly review the team’s analysis and discuss the management conclusions, probable
decision(s), etc.
4. If resolution of a conflict is not resolvable at the Forest/Region level, then the Forest
Supervisor or Regional Supervisor should:
a. Put the other “on notice” formally that he/she intends to pursue resolution at a higher
level.
b. Continue to provide appropriate input to analyses, layout of project, etc., if the proposal in
contention is being implemented.
c. Simultaneously begin providing input through appropriate channels to the Responsible
Official who can potentially resolve the conflict.
III.
Outfitter/Guide Activities
A. The Forest Service shall:
1. Consult with the Lewiston office of the Department on new areas, or expansion of operations
when evaluating proposed outfitter/guide activities.
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2. Send copies of PALs, EAs, etc., to the Regional Supervisor of the Department and request
comments.
3. Provide correspondence and citations involving outfitter/guide activities on National Forest
System lands that would be of interest to the Department in administration of fish and game laws.
B. The Department shall:
1. Consult with the appropriate District when presented with an outfitter/guide license
application that has not been signed by the District Ranger.
2. Provide copies of correspondence and citation involving outfitter/guide activities that would be
of interest to the Forest in the administration of the permit and public services. (Game violations or violations
of Forest Service permits.)
C. It is mutally agreed and understood between the said parties:
1. To review annually area boundaries and submit recommendations for change to Idaho
Outfitter/Guides Board.
2. To work cooperatively to the extent that personnel and funds are available in administration
and enforcement of outfitter/guide activities.
3. To maintain communications regarding illegal outfitters, operations out of permit areas or
other possible violation of State or Federal laws.
In Witness Whereof, recognizing that additional supplements may be required in the future, the parties hereto
have executed this agreement as of the last date written below.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Region 2
Date:
03/13/85
/s/ Walter G. Browerd (sp?)
USDA, Forest Service, Clearwater National Forest
Date:
03/13/85
Link to actual signed document: 2600-MOU-1.pdf
/s/ James C. Bates