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10.4 – Responsibility
The Regional Publications Control Officer, Regional Office, Information Systems and
Technology Staff (FSM 1630.42a) is responsible for interpreting, applying, and enforcing all
regulations and other legislative or administrative provisions for the planning, preparation,
editing, clearance, printing, binding, and distribution of publications and administrative
documents for the Intermountain Region.
11 – APPROPRIATENESS
11.31 – Approval
Region 4 units must propose needed publications to the Regional Publications Control
Committee for approval (R4-Supplement FSM 1631.14).
12 – PROPER PUBLISHER
Manuscripts of national use, interest, or applicability must be submitted to the Washington
Office, Office of Communications, for production. Manuscripts limited to local or Regional use,
interest, or applicability must be submitted to the Regional Office, Regional Publications Control
Officer (R4-Supplement FSM 1631.14).
13 – ECONOMY AND EFFECTIVENESS
13.1 – Requirements
Coordinate design and layout through the Regional Publications Control Officer (RPCO) to
ensure that the finished size, cover, paper, and number of colors of ink conform to JCP Printing
and Binding Regulations and the design conforms to the USDA’s Visual Management Manual.
13.2 – Certification Statements
The Regional Publications Control Officer (RPCO) shall certify all new and revised publications,
publication reprints and administrative documents on Form R4-1600-6a (1/02), Publication
Committee Review and Recommendation.
14 – PROPOSAL, REVIEW, AND CLEARANCE
14.1 – Proposal
Region 4 units shall submit Form R4-1600-6 (1/02), Publication Proposal Plan, to the Regional
Publications Control Officer as outlined in FSM 1631.14. This proposal must precede
completion of the manuscript and layout.
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14.2 – Review
Region 4 authors must have manuscripts reviewed by at least two peers competent in the subject
matter. Reviews are to be coordinated with the Associate Publications Control Officer on their
Forest.
14.3 – Clearance
Region 4 units preparing publications with a multiple agency message must clear the
manuscripts by all contributing agencies whose work or responsibility relates significantly to the
information in the manuscript. Coordinate clearance with the Associate Publications Control
Officer on their Forest before forwarding Form R4-1600-6 (1/02), Publications Proposal Plan, to
the Regional Publications Control Officer, Regional Office, Information Systems and
Technology Staff.
Coordinate clearance of all multi-agency manuscripts of a national nature with the Regional
Publications Control Officer before submission to the Washington Office.
15 – WRITING AND EDITING STANDARDS
Authors in Region 4 must ensure that manuscripts are prepared following the standards cited in
section 15 of the parent text. Manuscripts shall be thoroughly edited and shall conform to USDA
standards, the GPO style Manual, and acceptable Forest Service publishing practices.
15.14 – Copyright
Written permission must be obtained from the copyright holder before any copyrighted
information or illustration may be used in a Region 4 publication. Note this permission in the
publication as follows: “Courtesy of . . . .” with illustrations or photos; or a credit line in an
appropriate place in the publication, such as “copyrighted material used with written permission
of . . . .”
Manuscripts prepared by contractors, grantees, or other non-USDA authors may be published by
the Intermountain Region only if the publication is in the best interest of the Government and is
related to Forest Service funded programs.
Any original work of authorship produced under a grant or cooperative agreement is subject to
copyright. However, such a copyright cannot restrict the Forest Service from full use of the
work for its purposes (7 CFR 3015.175(b)). If full access by the public to the work is necessary
or desirable by the Forest Service, then the grantee or contractor must agree in writing that there
shall be no copyright or no limitations to full public access (DR 1410).
17 – STANDARD STATEMENTS
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17.5 – Cooperative Publishing
Region 4 units should include a statement acknowledging significant contribution of a cooperator
or grantee to a publication. The following statement may be included on the title page of a
bound document or back cover panel of a publication:
“This publication was produced in cooperation with (insert name of cooperator/grantee)
under (an interagency agreement) (memorandum of understanding) with the USDA
Forest Service, Intermountain Region, (National Forest).”
18 – DESIGN
18.1 – Graphic Design Standards
All Region 4 publications and administrative documents must conform to the design standards
established in the USDA Visual Management Manual, including sizes. The standard sizes for
publications are as follows:
1. Single-sheet, folded materials shall be 8.5” x 11”. 8.5” x 14”, or 11” x 17” (see sec.
19.20).
2. Bound publications are to be trimmed as follows:
Vertical
(inches)
Format
Horizontal
(inches)
Large
8.5 by 11
11 by 8.5
Medium
5.5 by 8.5
8.5 by 5.5
Small
4 by 9
None
3. Small, nonstandard sizes designed to fit backpacks and pockets for such activities as
hiking, grading, and fieldwork may be used if approved by the Regional Forester. Submit
requests for this size publication on Form R4-1600-6 (1/02), Publications Proposal Plan.
18.2 – Design Elements
18.21 – Cover
Covers on publications and administrative documents produced by Region 4 units shall follow
the formats shown in the following exhibits (USDA Visual Management Manual).
1. Formats for multiple-page documents with vertical trim sizes of 8.5” by 11” and 5.5”
by 8.5”, are shown in exhibits 01 through 05.
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2. Formats for multiple-page documents with a vertical trim size of 4” by 9” are shown
in exhibits 06 through 10.
Include the address of the issuing office(s), the Forest web site, the Nondistrimination Statement
(sec. 17.4), other bibliographical details and approved publication number (if applicable) as
follows:
1. Formats for multiple-page documents with vertical trim sizes of 8.5” x 11”, 5.5” x
8.5”, and 4” x 9”, on the inside front cover or title page (ex. 11).
2. Formats for single-sheet, folded brochures with a final fold size of 3.75” x 8.5”, or
special size, on the outside back panel (ex. 12).
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18.21 – Exhibit 01
Cover Style A
8.5” by 11” and 5.5” by 8.5”
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: None
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest Service
Intermountain
Region
Your National
Forest
August 1999
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
Subsections and
Landtype
Associations
Report Submitted to Utah State
Historic Preservation Office by the
Ashley National Forest
Vernal UT, 1999
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18.21 – Exhibit 02
Cover Style B
8.5” by 11” and 5.5” by 8.5”
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line art or photo silhouette
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest Service
Intermountain
Region
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
Subsections and
Landtype
Associations
Your National
Forest
August 1999
Report Submitted to Utah State
Historic Preservation Office by the
Ashley National Forest
Vernal UT, 1999
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18.21 – Exhibit 03
Cover Style C
8.5” by 11” and 5.5” by 8.5”
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line art or photo silhouette within margins
½” below ID strip
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest Service
Intermountain
Region
Your National
Forest
August 1999
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
Subsections and
Landtype
Associations
Report Submitted to Utah State
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Ashley National Forest
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18.21 – Exhibit 04
Cover Style D
8.5” by 11” and 5.5” by 8.5”
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line art or photo silhouette ½” below ID strip
Bleed three sides
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest Service
Intermountain
Region
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
Subsections and
Landtype
Associations
Your National
Forest
August 1999
Report Submitted to Utah State
Historic Preservation Office by the
Ashley National Forest
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18.21 – Exhibit 05
Cover Style E
8.5” by 11” and 5.5” by 8.5”
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line art or photo silhouette
Bleed all sides
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest Service
Intermountain
Region
Your National
Forest
August 1999
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
Subsections and
Landtype
Associations
Report Submitted to Utah State
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Ashley National Forest
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18.21 – Exhibit 06
4” by 9” Cover Style A
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: None
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
April 2002
Having
Fun
Outdoors
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18.21 – Exhibit 07
4” by 9” Cover Style B
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line are or photo silhouette
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
April 2002
Having
Fun
Outdoors
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
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18.21 – Exhibit 08
4” by 9” Cover Style C
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line are or photo silhouette within margins
½” below ID strip
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
April 2002
Having
Fun
Outdoors
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
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18.21 – Exhibit 09
4” by 9” Cover Style D
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line are or photo silhouette ½” below ID strip
Bleed three sides
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
April 2002
Having
Fun
Outdoors
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
No publication text on cover
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18.21 – Exhibit 10
4” by 9” Cover Style E
Each publication in this cover style shall have an identity strip in the upper left corner of the front cover,
which is arranged from top to bottom in the following order: Department, Agency, Region, National
Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date, FS Shield
Font to be used: Helvetica, bold and regular
Line spacing: One full space
Illustrations: Line are or photo silhouette, full bleed all sides
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
April 2002
Having
Fun
Outdoors
Capitalization: 1st letter, each word
Text Alignment: Flush left, rag right
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18.21 – Exhibit 11
Inside Front Cover or Title Page
Formats for multiple-page documents with vertical trim sizes of 8.5” x 11”, 5.5” x 8.5”, and 4”
x 9”, on the inside front cover or title page.
For More Information, contact:
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Your National Forest Web Site
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital
or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should
contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and
TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Publication Number (if assigned)
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18.21 – Exhibit 12
Back Cover Panel
Formats for single-sheet, folded brochures with a final fold size
of 3.75” x 8.5”, or special size, on the outside back panel.
For More Information, contact:
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Your National Forest Web Site
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all
programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room
326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.”
Publication Number
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18.21a – Separate Covers
Request for use of a different weight/type of paper for the cover of a document that is 32 text
pages or less must include a justification on Form R4-1600-6 (1/02), Publications Proposal Plan,
when submitted to the Regional Office.
18.3 – Multicolor Printing
The use of multicolor inks in publications or administrative documents must contribute
demonstrable value toward achieving the purposes of the product.
Demonstrably valuable multicolor printing may include the following:
1. Maps and technical diagrams where additional color is necessary for clarity.
2. Object identification (plants, diseases, flags, uniforms, and so forth).
3. Safety programs, fire prevention and competitive areas of personnel recruiting.
4. NEPA documents (documents required by law) whose value is directly related to the
degree of public response.
Printing which does not meet the demonstrably valuable contribution requirement includes, but
is not limited to, the following:
1. Printed items where additional ink color is proposed primarily for decorative effect.
2. Printed items where additional ink color is proposed primarily in lieu of effective
layout and design.
3. Printed items where additional ink color proposed are used excessively.
4. Printed items where additional ink color does not reflect careful, competent advanced
planning and is proposed for the sole purpose of making the document effective.
A separate cover printed in one color ink with text in a different color does not require WO
approval; however a self-cover must be printed in the same color of ink as the text pages.
The use of multicolor inks can substantially increase printing costs. Carefully evaluate the need
before submitting Form R4-1600-6 (1/02), Publications Proposal Plan, to the Regional
Publications Control Officer for approval. Justification must describe how multicolor inks are to
be used and why they are needed. WO approval is required for multicolor printing.
19 – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PUBLICATIONS
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19.14 – Forest Service Organizational Directory
19.14a – Objective
The objective of Region 4 organizational directories is to aid internal communications and
provide an index to key personnel in the Region. Considerations of personal prestige or other
nonessential reasons shall not warrant adding names to the directory.
Identify personnel by name, title, and assigned function or project. List the unit head as the first
name in the unit listing.
19.14c – Responsibility
4. Forest Supervisors. The Forest Supervisors are responsible for providing updated
information to the Regional Office, Information Systems and Technology Staff, according to
instructions in the annual call letter and for ensuring that personnel listings are accurate and that
the current, approved organizational structure is followed.
19.14e – Instructions for Regions, Stations, Area, and Institute on Preparing
personnel and Organizational Listings
The only information to be included in the organizational directory for Region 4 units shall be:
States included in the Region; mailing and/or address; office hours; 10-digit telephone number;
mailroom FAX telephone number only; and the Forest website address.
1. Regional Office. List key personnel from the Regional Forester through the Staff
Director level, and support personnel who report directly to the Regional Forester, Deputy
Regional Foresters, Staff Directors. List their 10-digit telephone number; mailing and/or
address; Lotus Notes address; and their respective functions. Also list the Region 4 attorney,
Office of General Counsel.
a. Region 4 Detached Units and Personnel. Under the respective Regional Office
Staff in the directory, list the name of the detached unit; mailing and/or street address;
10-digit telephone number; Lotus Notes address; unit supervisor and staff; and their
respective functions.
b. National Forests. For each Forest list the name of the Forest; Forest Supervisor;
mailing and/or street address; 10-digit telephone number; mailroom FAX telephone
number and Lotus Notes address. Include the above information for primary staff
officers, along with their primary functions.
c. Ranger Districts. List the name of the Ranger District; District Ranger; mailing
and/or street address; 10-digit telephone number; and the mailroom FAX telephone
number and Lotus Notes address.
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19.14f – Distribution
1. Internal Distribution. The Region 4 Organizational Directory will be sent directly to
all Forests and Districts from the printer when the annual issue is printed.
2. External Distribution. Regional Office Staffs and Forest Supervisors will be supplied
with limited copies of the Region 4 Organizations Directory for distribution to agencies that
either cooperate with the Forest Service on programs of mutual benefit or otherwise serve a
public interest.
19.2 – Field Offices
1. Miscellaneous Regional Publications. General information publications are produced
by the Regional Office for visitors to the National Forests in Region 4 and are distributed to the
National Forests on an annual basis. All current and new publications must follow the USDA
Visual Management Manual design standards and those set forth in this Handbook. Current
Region 4 publications are listed below and may be ordered annually on the Regional
Consolidated Publications and Maps Inventory/Order.
a. Basic Guidelines for Winter Recreation.
b. Camping & Picnicking on the National Forests of Idaho and Western Wyoming.
c. Camping & Picnicking on the National Forests of Utah.
d. Camping & Picnicking on the National Forests of Nevada and Eastern California.
e. Common Wildflowers of the Intermountain Region.
f. National Forests of the Intermountain Region (map).
g. How to Obtain Forest Service Maps.
h. Intermountain Region Offices.
i. Rules for Visitors to the National Forests.
j. Rustic Cabins of the Intermountain Region.
k. Spare That Snag.
l. Without A Trace.
2. Recreation Opportunity Guides. Region 4 units may issue Recreation Opportunity
Guides (ROG) as they deem necessary to facilitate their Forest visitors. Region 4 ROGs should:
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1. Provide the visitor with basic information specific to the unit regarding a single topic
such as trails (hiking, ATV, biking, cross-country skiing), campgrounds (unit map, general
information), fishing, and so forth.
2. Be formatted in a one or two page spread (8.5” x 11”) or a four page spread (11” x
17”, folded to 8.5” x 11”).
3. Display text information, with an occasional piece of line art, chart, or simple map to
help convey the information. Photographs are not allowed.
4. Use black ink only, no color photocopy.
5. Be copied on white or colored photocopy paper. No special papers may be used.
6. Be formatted neatly with no handwritten information
7. Hand-drawn items such as small maps must be neat and readable.
8. Photocopied in-house as needed to provide a copy to the visitor.
9. Each unit must maintain a clean, up-to-date original of an ROG for reproduction
purposes.
Display the following “masthead” information on each ROG, along the top of the first page.
Change the subject title and recreation symbols, as appropriate.
USDA Forest Service
Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
Your Ranger District
Here-We-Go Hiking Trail
(appropriate subject title)
(Appropriate
Recreation
Symbol(s) may be
displayed here)
Region 4 units shall submit Form R4-1600-6 (1/02), Publications Proposal Plan, to the Regional
Publications Control Officer for approval. Once approved, a publication number will be
assigned, which must be displayed on the ROG as shown in exhibit 01.
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19.2 – Exhibit 01
Sample Region 4 Recreation Opportunity Guide
USDA Forest Service
Intermountain Region
Your National Forest
Your Ranger District
Here-We-Go Hiking
Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Highland
Creek and Great-big Trails. These areas are
characterized by gentle terrain, large expanses of
granite and big trees.
LEARN TO CAMP WITHOUT A TRACE:
Every visitor shares the responsibility to ………..
LOCATION:
Turn right on Alpine Lake Road at highway marker
15. Continue on Alpine Lake Road approximately 5
miles to trailhead parking.
TRAILHEAD FACILITIES:
Pine Falls and Big Valley Campgrounds offer 26
sites. They have tables, fire pits and trash
containers. Restrooms are located at the end of
each loop.
SEASON:
Normally, these trails are free of snow from early
June to mid November.
POPULAR WILDERNESS DESTINATIONS:
Due to the traditional popularity of these
backcountry trips, you can except to meet other
hikers………..
TRAIL DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
WEATHER:
Summer days may be quite warm but night
temperatures often drop…………….
EQUIPMENT:
Good boots, raingear, ……….
Simple map of trail could go here
WATER:
Carry a days supply of safe water. Giardiasis is a
serious problem. Use a filter or boil all water
for………..
MAPS:
Available at Your Ranger District
Forest Visitor/Travel Map - $6.00 – paper
- $7.00 -- waterproof
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Your Ranger District
XXXX Main Street
Your City, State
111-555-3333
Your Forest’s Web Site Address
RG-23-400-02/2002
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3. Special Sized Publications. Format single-sheet, folded publications and small,
nonstandard sizes designed to fit backpacks and pockets similar to the standard sizes listed in
section 18. The front panel of these special sized publications must have an identity strip that
includes: Department, Agency, Region, National Forest, Place of Publication, Issue Date and FS
Shield.
Depending on the size of the finished, folded document, the ID strip may be in the upper left
hand corner of the front panel (sec. 18.21, ex. 09) or across the bottom of the front panel (ex. 02).
Back, outside panels of these publications shall display the issuing unit’s address, web site,
abbreviated USDA nondiscrimination statement and approved publication number (ex. 03).
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19.2 – Exhibit 02
Front Cover Panel, Special Size
ID is across the bottom of the front panel
(This example is 8.5” x 14”, folded to 8.5” x 3.5”)
Having
Fun
Outdoors
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest Service
Intermountain
Region
Your
National
Forest
April 2002
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19.2 – Exhibit 03
Back Panel, Special Size
(this example is 8.5” x 14”, folded to 8.5” x 3.5”)
Format for single sheet, folded publications. Back, outside panels of these
publications will display the issuing unit’s address, web site, abbreviated
USDA nondiscrimination statement and approved publication number.
For More Information, contact:
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Address
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Your National Forest Web Site
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an
equal opportunity employer.
Publication Number