How will the Forest Service respond to any hearing requests?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) (1) For each of the numbered factual issues listed under § 1.621(b)(1), NFS's answer must explain the Forest Service's position with respect to the issues of material fact raised by the requester, including one or more of the following statements as appropriate: (i) That the Forest Service is willing to stipulate to the facts as alleged by the requester; (ii) That the Forest Service believes the issue listed by the requester is not a factual issue, explaining the basis for such belief; (iii) That the Forest Service believes the issue listed by the requester is not material, explaining the basis for such belief; or (iv) That the Forest Service agrees that the issue is factual, material, and in dispute. (2) NFS's answer must also indicate whether the hearing request will be consolidated with one or more other hearing requests under § 1.623 and, if so: (i) Identify any other hearing request that will be consolidated with this hearing request; and (ii) State which Department will conduct the hearing and provide contact information for the appropriate Department hearings component. (3) If the Forest Service plans to rely on any scientific studies, literature, and other documented information that are not already in the license proceeding record, a copy of each item must be provided with NFS's answer. (4) NFS's answer must also indicate whether or not the Forest Service consents to service by electronic means under § 1.613(c)(4) and, if so, by what means. (c) (1) For each w

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1.625