Forest Service Manual National Headquarters (Wo) Washington, DC

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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS (WO) WASHINGTON, DC
FSM 7700 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 7710 TRAVEL PLANNING Amen men! N"#$ 7700-2009-2 E%%e&!'(e D)!e$ January 8, 2009 D*+)!'"n$ This amendment is effective until superseded or removed. A,,+"(e $ CH !"#$ %&#!$ ssociate 'eputy Chief, ()$ D)!e A,,+"(e $ *0+2,+2008
P"-!'n. In-!+*&!'"n-$ mendments are num-ered consecutively -y title and calendar year. .ost -y document/ remove the entire document and replace it 0ith this amendment. !etain this transmittal as the first pa1e2s3 of this document. The last amendment to this title 0as 7700-2009-* to )$% 7700 4ero code. New Document Superseded Document(s) by Issuance Number and Effective Date D'.e-!$ 77*0 7 Chan1es title from 8Transportation tlas, !ecords, and nalysis9 to 8Travel .lannin1.9 :ncorporates chan1es to -e consistent 0ith and to implement the travel mana1ement rule 26, C)! .arts 2*2, 2;*, 2,* and 29;3 pu-lished in the )ederal !e1ister on (ovem-er 9, 200; 270 )! ,82,53. !enames roads analysis 8travel analysis9 and streamlines some of its procedural re<uirements. )or purposes of desi1natin1 roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use, e=pands the scope of roads analysis to encompass trails and areas. !e<uires travel analysis 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 203 to inform decisions related to identification of the minimum road system needed for safe and efficient travel and for administration, utili4ation, and protection of (ational )orest $ystem 2()$3 lands per 6, C)! 2*2.;2-3 and to inform decisions related to the desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use per 6, C)! 2*2.;*. 77*0 77*0 2 mendment 7700-2006-2, *2+*,+20063 50 .a1es 26 .a1es
WO AMENDMENT 7700-2009-2 EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/08/2009 DURATION: T !" a#e$%#e$& !" effe'&!(e )$&!* ")+e,"e%e% o, ,e#o(e%-
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FSM 7700 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 7710 TRAVEL PLANNING
D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ 77*0.* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds 6, C)! .art 2*2 and #=ecutive >rder **,55 as an authority for the travel plannin1 pro1ram. 77*0.2 7 dds o-?ectives to provide for a safe and cost-effective transportation system, to determine appropriate motor vehicle uses, to desi1nate roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use, to provide for a ran1e of recreation opportunities, and to provide access for the use and en?oyment of ()$ lands. !emoves o-?ectives to incorporate transportation plannin1 0ith land mana1ement plannin1 and to coordinate 0ith other 1overnmental a1encies in conductin1 transportation analysis, since they are duplicative. 77*0.6 7 !evises policy to reflect specific lan1ua1e in )$% 77*2, 77*5, and 77*; and 6, C)! .art 2*2. dds re<uirement from 6, C)! 2*2.;2-3 to determine the minimum road system needed for safe and efficient travel and for administration, utili4ation, and protection of ()$ lands. 77*0.5* 7 !eplaces responsi-ility for the 'eputy Chief for the (ational )orest $ystem to approve roads analysis processes 0ith responsi-ility to revie0 and approve re1ional schedules for completin1 desi1nations for motor vehicle use. 77*0.52 7 Chan1es caption from 8!e1ional )orester9 to 8@ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1.9 'ele1ates the responsi-ility to develop, maintain, and pu-lish re<uirements for motor vehicle use maps 2%AB%s3 to the @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1. 77*0.56 7 Chan1es caption from 8)orest $upervisor9 to 8@ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of !ecreation, Herita1e, and Aolunteer !esources.9 dds responsi-ility for monitorin1 implementation of the travel mana1ement rule. 77*0.55 7 Chan1es caption from 8'istrict !an1er9 to 8!e1ional )oresters9 and adds responsi-ility for developin1 a schedule for completin1 the desi1nation process on each administrative unit or ran1er district. !emoves responsi-ilities for incorporatin1 roads analysis into su--re1ional assessments, inte1ration of state and federal transportation plannin1 into land mana1ement plans, and oversi1ht of roads analysis, since they are duplicative. 77*0.5; 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8)orest $upervisors9. !emoves responsi-ilities for land mana1ement plannin1, 0hich duplicate )$% *920. !emoves re<uirement for a complete inventory of unauthori4ed roads, 0hich is inconsistent 0ith the travel mana1ement rule. dds responsi-ilities for temporary emer1ency closures, travel analysis, environmental analysis, desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use, development of an %AB%,
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D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ re1ulatin1 use -y over-sno0 vehicles, and monitorin1, as provided in )$% 77**, 77*2, 77*;, 77*,, 77*7, and 77*8 and 6, C)! .art 2*2, $u-part C. dds responsi-ility for coordination 0ith "a0 #nforcement and :nvesti1ations $taff. .rovides for dele1ation of some responsi-ilities to 'istrict !an1ers. 77*0.5, 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8'istrict !an1ers9. dds approval of road and trail mana1ement o-?ectives to district ran1ersD responsi-ilities, unless that responsi-ility has -een reserved -y the forest supervisor. 77*0.; 7 !emoves code and caption and definition for 8net0orE analysis.9 77** 7 Chan1es caption from 8)orest Transportation tlas and !ecords9 to 8)orest Transportation $ystem !ecords.9 77**.0* 7 !emoves section and incorporates previously listed authorities into )$% 77*0.*. 77**.06 7 !emoves .olicy section 0hich duplicates )$% 77*0.6. !ecodes the description of the content of a forest transportation atlas from )$% 77**.06 to )$% 77**.2. 77**.* 7 Chan1es caption from 8)orest !oad tlas9 to 8Travel %ana1ement tlas9 and directs the responsi-le official to develop and maintain a travel mana1ement atlas for pu-lic use. !emoves and recodes re<uirements for mana1ement of a forest road atlas to )$% 77**.2. 77**.2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8)orest Transportation tlas9 and re0ords direction on developin1 and maintainin1 a forest transportation atlas previously found at )$% 77**.06. dds direction on usin1 a forest transportation atlas, revises direction on developin1 and maintainin1 a forest road atlas, and adds direction on stora1e of data on unauthori4ed routes. 77**.6 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8%otor Aehicle Bse %ap9 and descri-es the contents, re<uirements, and availa-ility of and revisions to an %AB%. #numerates vehicle classes to -e displayed on an %AB%. 77*2 7 Chan1es caption from 8Transportation nalysis9 to 8Travel nalysis.9 'escri-es travel analysis and adds direction on 0hen to use it. dds e=hi-it on the relationship -et0een travel analysis and other plannin1 activities. 'istin1uishes -et0een travel analysis for purposes of identification of the minimum road system under 6, C)! 2*2.;2-32*3 and for purposes of desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas under 6, C)! 2*2.;*. $tates that travel analysis may address identification of the minimum road system and route and area desi1nation decisions separately or simultaneously. .rovides that travel analysis is not re<uired to inform decisions related to the desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for those administrative units and ran1er districts that have issued a proposed action as of 'ecem-er 9, 2008 276 )! 75,893 and 'ecem-er *,, 2008 276 )! 7,6663.
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D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ 77*2.0* 7 !emoves code and caption and moves 8 uthorities9 to )$% 77*0.*. 77*2.02 7 !emoves code and caption and moves 8>-?ectives9 to )$% 77*0.2. 77*2.06 7 !emoves code and caption and moves 8.olicy9 to )$% 77*0.6. !ecodes direction on a forest transportation atlas to )$% 77**.2. 77*2.* 7 Chan1es caption from 8!oads nalysis9 to 8$cale and $cope of Travel nalysis.9 !ecodes reference to the 8authori4ed science--ased roads analysis process9 from )$% 77*2.* to )$% 77*2.5, and removes the reference to .u-lication )$-,56, 8!oads nalysisF :nformin1 'ecisions -out %ana1in1 the (ational )orest Transportation $ystem.9 !ecodes from )$% 77*2.*6 to )$% 77*2.* direction on the multiple scales at 0hich travel analysis may -e completed. dds discussion of inventory of roads and trails in connection 0ith travel analysis. 77*2.** 7 !emoves code and caption, 8>utcomes9 and e=hi-it displayin1 road mana1ement options. 77*2.*2 7 !emoves code and caption, 8:nte1ration 0ith "and and !esource %ana1ement .lans.9 !ecodes from )$% 77*2.*2 to )$% 77*2.2 direction on the relationship -et0een travel analysis and land mana1ement plans. 77*2.*6 7 !emoves code and caption, 8$cope and $cale of !oads nalysis9 and e=hi-it and recodes direction on the scope and scale of travel analysis from )$% 77*2.*6 to )$% 77*2.*. 77*2.*5 7 !emoves code and caption, 8!oad :nventory9 and e=hi-it. 77*2.*; 7 !emoves code and caption, 8Timeframes for Completin1 !oads nalysis.9 77*2.2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8"and %ana1ement .lannin1, Travel nalysis, and Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions9 and provides direction on the relationship of travel analysis and travel mana1ement decisions to land mana1ement plannin1. 77*2.6 7 Chan1es caption from 8(et0orE nalysis9 to 8!elationship of Travel nalysis to Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions9 and removes references to net0orE analysis. 'escri-es ho0 travel analysis informs travel mana1ement decisions and 0hen travel analysis is needed/ provides for site-specific analysis for chan1es to desi1nations after issuance of an %AB%/ and addresses temporary emer1ency closures. Clarifies that travel analysis is not re<uired for decommissionin1 unauthori4ed routes.
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D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ 77*2.5 7 Chan1es caption from 8#conomic nalysis G!eservedH9 to 8Travel nalysis .rocess.9 #conomic nalysis is no0 reserved at )$% 77*6. dds cross-references to )$H 7709.;;, 6, C)! 2*2.;, and the re<uirements for science--ased roads analysis, 0hich 0ere formerly in )$% 77*2.*. .rovides direction on the use and documentation of travel analysis. Clarifies that a report produced su-se<uent to a roads analysis conducted pursuant to .u-lication )$-,56 meets this re<uirement. 77*2.; 7 !emoves code and caption, 8!oad %ana1ement >-?ectives9 and recodes direction re1ardin1 road mana1ement o-?ectives from )$% 77*2.; to )$% 77*5. 77*2., 7 !emoves code and caption, 8$chedulin1 .ro?ects9 and recodes direction re1ardin1 schedulin1 pro?ects from )$% 77*2., to )$% 77*0.55. 77*6 7 Chan1es caption from 8 irfields G!eservedH9 to 8#conomic nalysis G!eservedH.9 'irection on airfields is no0 reserved at )$% 77*9. 77*5 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8!oad, Trail, and rea %ana1ement >-?ectives.9 !evises te=t previously located at )$% 77*2.; and references ()$ trails and desi1nated areas, as 0ell as ()$ roads. 77*; 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions.9 77*;.06 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and policy for travel mana1ement decisions/ re<uirements for pu-lic involvement on proposed travel mana1ement decisions/ the use of environmental analysis for evaluatin1 chan1es to e=istin1 travel mana1ement decisions/ the relationship of travel mana1ement decisions to land mana1ement plans/ and the need to consider the cost of maintenance and administration of routes in decidin1 0hether to add them to the forest transportation system. 77*;.* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on incorporatin1 previous travel mana1ement decisions in desi1nations and determinin1 the startin1 point for travel analysis and travel mana1ement decisions. 77*;.2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction relatin1 the scale of travel mana1ement decisions to the scale of travel analysis and the scale of the %AB%. 77*;.6 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on pu-lic involvement and coordination 0ith other 1overnmental entities.
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D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ 77*;.5 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on the level of environmental documentation re<uired for travel mana1ement decisions and incorporation of information from the travel analysis report. 77*;.; 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on consideration of the 1eneral and specific criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;; in maEin1 travel mana1ement decisions. 77*;., 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8>ther Considerations.9 77*;.7 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction for 8Components of Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions.9 77*;.7*- #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on travel mana1ement decisions involvin1 restrictions on motor vehicle use. 77*;.72 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on considerin1 ?urisdiction over a forest transportation facility 0hen desi1natin1 roads and trails for motor vehicle use, evaluatin1 consistency 0ith state traffic la0s, and coordinatin1 desi1nations 0ith ad?acent ran1er districts and administrative units. 77*;.76 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on desi1natin1 areas. 77*;.75 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on authori4in1 limited motor vehicle use off forest roads and trails for -i1 1ame retrieval and dispersed campin1. 77*;.7; 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on reco1ni4in1 valid e=istin1 ri1hts and private roads 0hen desi1natin1 roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use. 77*;.7, 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction prohi-itin1 desi1nations for motor vehicle use in 0ilderness areas or primitive areas per 6, C)! 2*2.;;2e3. 77*;.77 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction re1ardin1 motori4ed mi=ed use on ()$ roads. dds cross-reference to )$H 7709.;;, chapter 60, for documentation of en1ineerin1 analysis. 77*;.78 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on consideration of unauthori4ed routes for desi1nation.
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D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ 77*;.79 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on use of motor vehicles -y persons 0ith disa-ilities. dds a cross-reference to )$% 26;6.*7. 77*, 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds section entitled 8'esi1nations.9 77*,.06 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds policy re1ardin1 desi1nation of ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use. 77*,.* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on the content of desi1nations. 77*,.** 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction to desi1nate -y vehicle class. 77*,.*2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on desi1nations -y time of year. 77*,.*6 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on authori4in1 limited motor vehicle use off forest roads and trails for -i1 1ame retrieval and dispersed campin1. 77*,.2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on motor vehicles and uses e=empted from desi1nations under 6, C)! 2*2.;*2a3. 77*,.2* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction to revie0 e=istin1 authori4ations prior to pu-lication of the initial %AB%. 77*,.22 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction e=emptin1 state, county, and local pu-lic roads from desi1nations. 77*,.6 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on desi1nation of areas. 77*,.5 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8:dentification of 'esi1nated !oads, Trails, and reas.9 77*,.5* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds re<uirement to identify all desi1nated roads, trails, and areas on an %AB% per 6, C)! 2*2.;,. 77*,.52 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on si1nin1. 77*,.; 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8Travel %ana1ement >rders.9 77*,.;* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction for temporary emer1ency closures issued under 6, C)! 2*2.;22-3223.
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D'.e-!//C"n!'n*e $ 77*,.;2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction for revie0in1 e=istin1 travel mana1ement orders to maEe them consistent 0ith travel mana1ement decisions and desi1nations. 77*,.;6 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on issuin1 ne0 travel mana1ement orders that do not duplicate or conflict 0ith the travel mana1ement rule. 77*,.;5 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on enforcement of desi1nations. 77*7 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8%onitorin1 and !evision of 'esi1nations.9 77*7.* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on monitorin1 the effects of motor vehicle use. 77*7.2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on revision of desi1nations. 77*8 7 #sta-lishes code and caption, 8>ver-$no0 Aehicle Bse.9 77*8.* 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on re1ulation of over-sno0 vehicle use. 77*8.2 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on implementation of restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use under 6, C)! 2*2.8*. 77*8.6 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on e=emptions from restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use under 6, C)! 2*2.8*. 77*8.5 7 #sta-lishes code and caption and adds direction on issuance of an over-sno0 vehicle use map to implement restrictions on over-sno0 vehicle use esta-lished under 6, C)! 2*2.8*. 77*9 7 #sta-lishes reserved code and caption, 8 irfields G!eservedH,9 0hich 0as formerly reserved at )$% 77*6.
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T)01e "% C"n!en!77*0.* 7 uthority ....................................................................................................................** 77*0.2 7 >-?ectives...................................................................................................................** 77*0.6 7 .olicy..........................................................................................................................*2 77*0.5 7 !esponsi-ility.............................................................................................................*6 77*0.5* 7 'eputy Chief for the (ational )orest $ystem.......................................................*6 77*0.52 7 @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1.........................................................*6 77*0.56 7 @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of !ecreation, Herita1e, and Aolunteer !esources. *6 77*0.55 7 !e1ional )oresters................................................................................................*6 77*0.5; 7 )orest $upervisors.................................................................................................*6 77*0.5, 7 'istrict !an1ers....................................................................................................*5 7711 FOREST TRANSPORTATION S2STEM RECORDS########################################13 77**.* 7 Travel %ana1ement tlas...........................................................................................*; 77**.2 7 )orest Transportation tlas .......................................................................................*; 77**.6 7 %AB%s......................................................................................................................*, 7714 TRAVEL ANAL2SIS###########################################################################################15 77*2.* 7 $cale and $cope of Travel nalysis...........................................................................*9 77*2.2 7 "and %ana1ement .lannin1, Travel nalysis, and Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions..20 77*2.6 7 !elationship of Travel nalysis to Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions...........................20 77*2.5 7 Travel nalysis .rocess..............................................................................................2* 7716 ECONOMIC ANAL2SIS 7RESERVED8##############################################################44 7719 ROAD, TRAIL, AND AREA MANAGEMENT O:;ECTIVES#############################44 7713 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS##############################################################44 77*;.06 7 .olicy....................................................................................................................22 77*;.* 7 :ncorporatin1 .revious Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions :nto 'esi1nations................26 77*;.2 7$cale and $cope of Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions.....................................................26 77*;.6 7 .u-lic :nvolvement and Coordination 0ith Iovernmental #ntities...........................26 77*;.5 7 #nvironmental 'ocumentation ..................................................................................25 77*;.; 7 Criteria........................................................................................................................25 77*;., 7 >ther Considerations .................................................................................................2, 77*;.7 7 Components of Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions .........................................................2, 77*;.7* 7 !estrictin1 %otor Aehicle Bse to 'esi1nated !oads, Trails, and reas..............2, 77*;.72 7 !oad and Trail Jurisdiction and Coordination ....................................................27 77*;.76 7 rea 'esi1nations.................................................................................................27 77*;.75 7 %otor Aehicle Bse for Ci1 Iame !etrieval and 'ispersed Campin1..................28 77*;.7; 7 Aalid #=istin1 !i1hts and .rivate !oads .............................................................29 77*;.7, 7 @ilderness reas and .rimitive reas.................................................................29 77*;.77 7 %otori4ed %i=ed Bse of ()$ !oads....................................................................29 77*;.78 7 Bnauthori4ed !outes ............................................................................................60 77*;.79 7 ccessi-ility..........................................................................................................6* 771< DESIGNATIONS#################################################################################################61 77*,.06 7 .olicy....................................................................................................................6*
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77*,.* 7 Content of 'esi1nations..............................................................................................62 77*,.** 7 Aehicle Class........................................................................................................62 77*,.*2 7 Time of &ear ........................................................................................................62 77*,.*6 7 Ci1 Iame !etrieval and 'ispersed Campin1.......................................................66 77*,.2 7 #=emptions.................................................................................................................66 77*,.2* 7 #=istin1 uthori4ations........................................................................................65 77*,.22 7 Bse of .u-lic !oads..............................................................................................65 77*,.6 7 reas...........................................................................................................................65 77*,.5 7 :dentification of 'esi1nated !oads, Trails, and reas...............................................6; 77*,.5* 7 %AB%s................................................................................................................6; 77*,.52 7 $i1ns......................................................................................................................6; 77*,.; 7 Travel %ana1ement >rders .......................................................................................6; 77*,.;* 7 Temporary #mer1ency Closures...........................................................................6; 77*,.;2 7 #=istin1 >rders ...................................................................................................6, 77*,.;6 7 (e0 >rders .........................................................................................................6, 77*,.;5 7 #nforcement..........................................................................................................6, 7717 MONITORING AND REVISION OF DESIGNATIONS#######################################67 77*7.* 7 %onitorin1 of %otor Aehicle Bse .............................................................................67 77*7.2 7 !evision of 'esi1nations............................................................................................67 7715 OVER/SNOW VEHICLE USE#############################################################################65 77*8.* 7 !e1ulation of >ver-$no0 Aehicle Bse......................................................................68 77*8.2 7 :mplementation of !estrictions and .rohi-itions on >ver-$no0 Aehicle Bse .ursuant to 6, C)! .art 2*2, $u-part C.......................................................................68 77*8.6 7 #=emptions.................................................................................................................69 77*8.5 7 >ver-$no0 Aehicle Bse %ap ....................................................................................50 771= AIRFIELDS 7RESERVED8###################################################################################90
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This chapter contains o-?ectives, policies, responsi-ilities, and re<uirements forF *. naly4in1 transportation needs and issues/
2. 'eterminin1 the minimum road system needed for safe and efficient travel and for administration, utili4ation, and protection of (ational )orest $ystem 2()$3 lands 2the minimum road system, 6, C)! 2*2.;2-32*33/ 6. 'ocumentin1 the forest transportation system/ 5. 'esi1natin1 roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use/ and ;. !e1ulatin1 over-sno0 vehicle use. 7710#1 A*!>"+'!? *. Travel %ana1ement 26, C)! .art 2*2, $u-parts , C, and C3. $u-part of these re1ulations esta-lishes re<uirements for administration of the forest transportation system, includin1 roads, trails, and airfields, and contains provisions for ac<uisition of ri1hts-of-0ay. $u-part also re<uires identification of the minimum road system needed for safe and efficient travel and for administration, utili4ation, and protection of ()$ lands and use of a science--ased roads analysis at the appropriate scale in determinin1 the minimum road system. $u-part C descri-es the re<uirements for desi1natin1 roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use and for identifyin1 desi1nated roads, trails, and areas on a motor vehicle use map 2%AB%3. $u-part C provides for re1ulation of use of over-sno0 vehicles on ()$ roads, on ()$ trails, and in areas on ()$ lands. 2. #=ecutive >rder **,55 28Bse of >ff-!oad Aehicles on the .u-lic "ands93, dated )e-ruary 8, *972, as amended -y #=ecutive >rder **989, dated %ay 25, *977. .rovides for developin1 re1ulations 1overnin1 use of off-road vehicles on federal lands to protect natural resources, promote pu-lic safety, and minimi4e conflicts amon1 uses. 7710#4 O0@e&!'(eThe o-?ectives of travel plannin1 areF *. To provide for a safe and cost-effective transportation system. 2. To provide for orderly improvement and mana1ement of the forest transportation system and documentation of decisions affectin1 the system. 6. To determine the minimum road system needed for sustaina-le pu-lic and a1ency access to achieve the desired conditions in the applica-le land mana1ement plan/ to promote ecosystem health/ and to address pu-lic safety and efficiency of operations in an environmentally sensitive manner 0ithin current and anticipated fundin1 levels.
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5. To determine appropriate motor vehicle uses of ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands. ;. To desi1nate ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use. ,. To provide for and mana1e an appropriate ran1e of motori4ed and non-motori4ed recreational e=periences 2)$% 26;03, 0hile minimi4in1 conflicts amon1 uses. 7. To provide access for the use and en?oyment of ()$ lands. 7710#6 P"1'&? *. 'etermine the minimum road system needed for safe and efficient travel and for administration, utili4ation, and protection of ()$ lands, usin1 science--ased travel analysis 26, C)! 2*2.;2-3/ )$H 7709.;;, ch. 203. a. 'etermine the need for access to ()$ lands. -. :dentify the infrastructure re<uired to provide that access. c. Consider and minimi4e effects of transportation facility construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and decommissionin1 on herita1e resources, ecolo1ical processes, and ecosystem health, diversity, and productivity. d. .rovide a transportation system that facilitates land mana1ement activities 0hich further the o-?ectives in the )orest $erviceDs strate1ic plans. 2. #nsure that travel mana1ement decisions are informed -y travel analysis, as applica-le 2)$% 77*23. 6. Bse an appropriate scale of travel analysis 2)$% 77*2.*3 and environmental analysis 0hen maEin1 travel mana1ement decisions 2)$% 77*;.23. 5. Coordinate 0ith federal, state, and local 1overnmental entities and tri-al 1overnments 0hen desi1natin1 ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands 26, C)! 2*2.;63. ;. :nvolve the pu-lic, includin1 user 1roups and ad?acent lando0ners, in desi1natin1 ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands and revisin1 those desi1nations 26, C)! 2*2.;23. ,. pply the criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;; in desi1natin1 ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and in areas on ()$ lands.
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7710#9 Re-,"n-'0'1'!? 7710#91 De,*!? C>'e% %"+ !>e N)!'"n)1 F"+e-! S?-!em The 'eputy Chief for the (ational )orest $ystem is responsi-le for revie0in1 and approvin1 re1ional schedules for completin1 road, trail, and area desi1nations for motor vehicle use on each administrative unit or ran1er district. 7710#94 W)->'n.!"n O%%'&e D'+e&!"+ "% En.'nee+'n. The @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1, in consultation 0ith the @ashin1ton >ffice 'irectors of !ecreation, Herita1e, and Aolunteer !esources and "a0 #nforcement and :nvesti1ations, is responsi-le for developin1, maintainin1, and disseminatin1 re<uirements, includin1 a production 1uide, for %AB%s. 7710#96 W)->'n.!"n O%%'&e D'+e&!"+ "% Re&+e)!'"n, He+'!).e, )n V"1*n!ee+ Re-"*+&eThe @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of !ecreation, Herita1e, and Aolunteer !esources, in consultation 0ith the @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1, is responsi-le for monitorin1 the implementation of 6, C)! .art 2*2, $u-part C. 7710#99 Re.'"n)1 F"+e-!e+!e1ional foresters are responsi-le forF *. 'evelopin1 re1ional schedules for proposed capital improvement pro?ects for forest transportation facilities in their re1ion. 2. 'evelopin1 a schedule for completin1 %AB%s on each administrative unit or ran1er district in their re1ion and su-mittin1 it to the 'eputy Chief for the (ational )orest $ystem for approval. 6. #nsurin1 that %AB%s comply 0ith the %AB% production 1uide, includin1 collar contents and templates 26, C)! 2*2.;,3. 7710#93 F"+e-! S*,e+('-"+)orest supervisors are responsi-le forF *. 'evelopin1 and maintainin1 a travel mana1ement atlas for their unit and maEin1 it availa-le to the pu-lic at the )orest $upervisorDs >ffice 26, C)! 2*2.22a3/ )$% 77**.*3.
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2. .rohi-itin1 motor vehicle use on ()$ roads, ()$ trails, or areas on ()$ lands 0hen that use is directly causin1 or 0ill directly cause considera-le adverse effects on pu-lic safety, ve1etation or soil, 0ildlife or 0ildlife ha-itat, or cultural resources, until the adverse effects have -een miti1ated or eliminated and measures have -een implemented to prevent future recurrence 26, C)! 2*2.;22-3223/ )$% 77*,.;*3. 6. Coordinatin1 0ith the "a0 #nforcement and :nvesti1ations $taff to ensure that la0 enforcement concerns are taEen into consideration in travel analysis 2)$% ;605.63. 5. :nte1ratin1 road decommissionin1, reconstruction, and construction 0ith other land mana1ement activities. ;. Conductin1 travel analysis at the appropriate scale 2)$% 77*2.*3 and documentin1 the results. ,. Conductin1 (ational #nvironmental .olicy ct 2(#. 3 analysis at the appropriate scale, as necessary 26, C)! .art 2203. 7. 'esi1natin1 the ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands on their administrative unit that are open to motor vehicle use -y vehicle class and, if appropriate, -y time of year 2)$% 77*,.** and 77*,.*23. 8. 'evelopin1 and maintainin1 an %AB% that identifies the desi1nated roads, trails, and areas on their administrative unit and updatin1 the map to reflect revisions to the desi1nations 26, C)! 2*2.;,/ )$% 77**.63. 9. !evisin1 desi1nations as needed to meet chan1in1 conditions 26, C)! 2*2.;5/ )$% 77*7.23. *0. @here appropriate, re1ulatin1 use -y over-sno0 vehicles on ()$ roads, on ()$ trails, and in areas on ()$ lands on their administrative unit 26, C)! 2*2.8*/ )$% 77*83. **. %onitorin1 the effects of motor vehicle use on their administrative unit 26, C)! 2*2.;7/ )$% 77*7.*3. !esponsi-ilities in )$% 77*0.5;, para1raphs 5 throu1h **, may -e dele1ated to district ran1ers. 7710#9< D'-!+'&! R)n.e+'istrict ran1ers are responsi-le for approvin1 road and trail mana1ement o-?ectives for their district 2)$% 26;6.*2 and 77*53, unless that responsi-ility has -een reserved -y the forest supervisor.
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7711 FOREST TRANSPORTATION S2STEM RECORDS 7711#1 T+)(e1 M)n).emen! A!1))or each administrative unit of the ()$, the responsi-le official shall develop and maintain a travel mana1ement atlas, 0hich shall -e availa-le to the pu-lic at the head<uarters of that administrative unit 26, C)! 2*2.22a33. 7711#4 F"+e-! T+)n-,"+!)!'"n A!1)*. 'evelopin1 and %aintainin1 a )orest Transportation tlas. a. )unction. The purpose of a forest transportation atlas is to display the system of roads, trails, and airfields of an administrative unit. -. Contents. n initial forest transportation atlas consists of the maps, inventories and plans for forest transportation facilities and associated information availa-le as of January *2, 200*. Components of a forest transportation atlas may include a road atlas, trail atlas, and other speciali4ed maps. %aintain a current record of forest transportation facilities in a forest transportation atlas. 'o not include in a forest transportation atlas inventories of temporary roads and trails, 0hich are tracEed -y the pro?ect or activity authori4in1 the temporary road or trail and decommissioned at the conclusion of the pro?ect or activity. Bse the )orest $ervice :nfrastructure data-ase and the transportation layer of the 1eo1raphic information system for the stora1e and analysis of information in a forest transportation atlas. -. Bpdates. forest transportation atlas should -e updated to reflect ne0 information on the e=istence and condition of roads, trails, and airfields of an administrative unit in accordance 0ith direction in this chapter and other chapters of )$% 2600 and 7700. 2. Bsin1 the )orest Transportation tlas. Bse the forest transportation atlas to record decisions re1ardin1 forest transportation facilities, includin1F a. !oad and trail mana1ement o-?ectives/ -. :dentification of needed and unneeded ()$ roads/ c. Travel mana1ement decisions/ and d. !oad mana1ement priorities. 6. 'evelopin1 and %aintainin1 a )orest !oad tlas.
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a. )unction. forest road atlas is a Eey component of the forest transportation atlas and reflects the location and ?urisdiction of forest roads. Bse data and other information contained in a forest road atlas to support travel analysis. -. Contents. forest road atlas contains road mana1ement o-?ectives for ()$ roads. The forest road atlas serves as the forest development road system plan for purposes of *, B.$.C. *,08. 'o not include unauthori4ed roads in a forest road atlas. :f these roads are needed for the use and administration of ()$ lands, add them to the forest transportation system after appropriate environmental analysis and documentation. c. Bpdates. 'ocument chan1es in road mana1ement status. These chan1es may include decommissionin1, conversion to other uses, addin1 a ne0 road to the forest transportation system, or transfer of ?urisdiction over a forest transportation facility. 5. Temporary $tora1e and Historic rchivin1 of 'ata on Bnauthori4ed !outes. a. 'urin1 travel plannin1 and travel analysis, information on user-created routes, decommissioned routes, and other unauthori4ed roads and trails may -e temporarily stored in a1ency data-ases. $tora1e of this information does not maEe these routes part of the forest transportation system. Clearly identify information on unauthori4ed routes to avoid confusion 0ith routes in the forest transportation system. -. )orest $ervice data-ases may also -e used to archive historical data on routes that have -een decommissioned or other0ise removed from the forest transportation system. $tora1e of this information does not maEe these routes part of the forest transportation system. Clearly identify information on routes that have -een removed from the forest transportation system to avoid confusion 0ith routes in the system. 7711#6 MVUM*. n %AB% must displayF a. 'esi1nated roads, trails, and areas on an administrative unit or ran1er district 26, C)! 2;*.;,3/ and -. Components of desi1nations, includin1 vehicle class, time of year, and any desi1nations for dispersed campin1 or 1ame retrieval under 6, C)! 2*2.;*2-3 26, C)! 2*2.;* and 2;*.;,/ )$% 77*;.75, 77*,.**, and 77*,.*23. 2. )or informational purposes, an %AB% should display pu-lic roads and trails mana1ed -y other a1encies for motor vehicle use that provide access to desi1nated routes and areas.
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6. 'o not display on an %AB% temporary roads and trails, unauthori4ed roads and trails, roads and trails 0here motor vehicle use is authori4ed only under a permit or other 0ritten authori4ation, roads and trails 0here there is no ri1ht of pu-lic access, and other ()$ roads and ()$ trails that have not -een desi1nated for motor vehicle use. 5. n %AB% must meet re<uirements esta-lished -y the @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1 2)$% 77*0.523 to ensure nationally consistent content, presentation, and data re<uirements. These re<uirements are identified in the 8%otor Aehicle Bse %ap .roduction Iuide,9 0hich is availa-le on the intranet at http://gis.gsc.wo.fs.fed.us/wo/mvum/index.php. ;. Bse the follo0in1 seven cate1ories to identify motor vehicle classes on an %AB%F a. !oads >pen to Hi1h0ay "e1al %otor Aehicles >nly. These roads are open only to motor vehicles licensed under state la0 for 1eneral operation on all pu-lic roads 0ithin the state. -. !oads >pen to ll %otor Aehicles. These roads are open to all motor vehicles, includin1 smaller off-hi1h0ay vehicles that may not -e licensed for hi1h0ay use, -ut not vehicles that are oversi4ed or over0ei1ht under state traffic la0. c. Trails >pen to ll %otor Aehicles, includin1 -oth hi1h0ay-le1al and nonhi1h0ay-le1al vehicles. d. Trails >pen to %otor Aehicles ;0 :nches or "ess in @idth. e. Trails >pen to @heeled %otor Aehicles ;0 :nches or "ess in @idth. f. Trails >pen to %otorcycles >nly. $idecars are not permitted. 1. $pecial Aehicle 'esi1nation. This cate1ory includes any classes of vehicles that are not listed in )$% 77**.6, para1raphs ;a throu1h ;f. ,. !evie0 and reissue %AB%s annually, re1ardless of 0hether there are any chan1es to desi1nations. Bpdate %AB%s to reflect revisions to desi1nations 26, C)! 2*2.;53. :n updatin1 an %AB%, use the national re<uirements developed -y the @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1 2)$% 77*0.523. 7. dministrative units and ran1er districts may continue to use visitor maps, travel maps, or recreation opportunity maps as their primary tools for communicatin1 recreation opportunities to visitors.
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8. (otify the pu-lic of the availa-ility of an %AB%. n electronic version of the %AB% must -e made availa-le to the pu-lic on the 0e-site of the correspondin1 administrative unit and ran1er districts. hard copy of the %AB% must -e made availa-le to the pu-lic, free of char1e, at the head<uarters of the correspondin1 administrative unit and ran1er districts. 7714 TRAVEL ANAL2SIS Travel analysis assesses the current forest transportation system and identifies issues and assesses -enefits, pro-lems, and risEs to inform decisions related to identification of the minimum road system per 6, C)! .art 2*2.;2-32*3 and desi1nation of roads, trails and areas for motor vehicle use per 6, C)! .art 2*2.;*. Travel analysis is not a decision-maEin1 process. !ather, travel analysis informs decisions relatin1 to administration of the forest transportation system and helps to identify proposals for chan1es in travel mana1ement direction 2e=. 0*3. *. Bse travel analysis 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 203 to inform decisions related to identification of the minimum road system needed for safe and efficient travel and for administration, utili4ation, and protection of ()$ lands per 6, C)! 2*2.;2-32*3 and to inform decisions related to the desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use per 6, C)! 2*2.;*, provided that travel analysis is not re<uired to inform decisions related to the desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for those administrative units and ran1er districts that have issued a proposed action as of January 8, 2009. 2. Travel analysis for purposes of identification of the minimum road system is separate from travel analysis for purposes of desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use. Travel analysis for -oth purposes may -e conducted concurrently or separately. 6. ny proposals resultin1 from travel analysis for either purpose may -e addressed in the same or different environmental analyses. 5. @hen proposin1 to revise desi1nations, consider usin1 travel analysis as appropriate, dependin1 on the scope of the proposed revisions. ;. !esponsi-le officials may use travel analysis to inform decisions relatin1 to re1ulation of over-sno0 vehicle use on ()$ roads, on ()$ trails, and in areas on ()$ lands 26, C)! .art 2*2, $u-part C/ )$% 77*83. ,. !esponsi-le officials may use travel analysis to inform travel mana1ement decisions involvin1 non-motori4ed uses.
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7. roads analysis conducted at the scale of an administrative unit that 0as completed in accordance 0ith .u-lication )$-,56, 8!oads nalysisF :nformin1 'ecisions -out %ana1in1 the (ational )orest Transportation $ystem,9 satisfies the re<uirement to use travel analysis relative to roads. 8. 'ecisions to add roads to the forest transportation system must -e informed -y travel analysis conducted at an appropriate scale 2)$% 7706.2,3. 7712 Ex ibit !1 THE ROLE OF TRAVEL ANAL2SIS IN CONNECTION WITH TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
Travel nalysis "andscape ssessments @atershed nalysis "and %ana1ement .lan
(#. nalysis
Travel %ana1ement 'ecisions
%onitorin1
'esi1nation
7714#1 S&)1e )n S&",e "% T+)(e1 An)1?-'*. There are multiple scales at 0hich travel analysis may -e conducted. Ienerally, use -road-scale travel analysis at the level of a ran1er district or an administrative unit to inform decisions re1ardin1 implementin1 the minimum road system and decisions related to the desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use. n e=ample of a -road-scale concern usually addressed at the level of an administrative unit is the a-ility to sustain the unitDs road system at o-?ective maintenance levels 0ith e=pected levels of fundin1.
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2. Travel mana1ement decisions do not need to -e made at the same scale or at the same time as travel analysis. 6. The responsi-le official has the discretion to determine 0hether travel analysis at a scale smaller than a ran1er district or an administrative unit is needed and the amount of detail that is appropriate and practica-le for travel analysis. 5. Travel analysis should -e -ased on the current inventory of ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands that are mana1ed or proposed for motor vehicle use. ;. complete inventory of unauthori4ed routes is not re<uired to conduct travel analysis.
,. Travel analysis may -e conducted in con?unction 0ith landscape or 0atershed analysis. 7714#4 L)n M)n).emen! P1)nn'n., T+)(e1 An)1?-'-, )n T+)(e1 M)n).emen! De&'-'"n*. "and mana1ement plans contain desired conditions, o-?ectives, and 1uidelines and identify suita-ility of areas for various uses 2)$% *9203. $ite-specific travel mana1ement decisions are not typically made in land mana1ement plans. Travel analysis may -e used to inform land mana1ement plannin1 0hen necessary to address issues relatin1 to transportation. 2. Travel analysis provides a -rid1e -et0een the strate1ic 1uidance in land mana1ement plans and travel mana1ement decisions made at the pro?ect level. Travel analysis should consider the role of the forest transportation system in achievin1 the desired conditions in the land mana1ement plan. 6. Travel mana1ement decisions are made at the pro?ect level and must -e consistent 0ith the applica-le land mana1ement plan. :f a proposal is not consistent 0ith the applica-le plan, follo0 one of the three options descri-ed in )$H *909.*2, section 2;.5. 7714#6 Re1)!'"n->', "% T+)(e1 An)1?-'- !" T+)(e1 M)n).emen! De&'-'"n*. Travel analysis is not a decision-maEin1 process. Travel mana1ement decisions are site-specific decisions. 2. Travel analysis identifies proposed chan1es in the forest transportation system, such as additions or deletions of routes from the system, alon1 0ith their supportin1 rationale. .roposed chan1es may form the -asis for proposed actions and purpose and need statements.
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6. @hen proposed travel mana1ement decisions 0ould result in chan1es in motor vehicle use of routes or areas 2such as chan1es in vehicle class, traffic patterns, and road standards3 and 0here there may -e adverse environmental effects, those decisions must -e informed -y travel analysis 2)$% 77*2.53. 5. >nce ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands have -een desi1nated for motor vehicle use on an administrative unit or a ran1er district and those desi1nations are reflected on an %AB%, additional -road-scale travel analysis is not necessary for each su-se<uent travel mana1ement decision. ;. Travel analysis is not re<uired to implement a temporary emer1ency closure 26, C)! 2*2.;22-33. ,. %aintenance does not re<uire travel analysis. Ho0ever, travel analysis may -e useful for esta-lishin1 maintenance priorities. 7. Travel analysis is not re<uired to advise decisions to decommission unauthori4ed routes, includin1 those discovered throu1h monitorin1. 7714#9 T+)(e1 An)1?-'- P+"&e-*. Bse travel analysis 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 203 to meet the re<uirement for incorporatin1 a science--ased roads analysis at the appropriate scale 0hen identifyin1 the minimum road system 26, C)! 2*2.;2-32*33. 2. Consistent 0ith )$% 7706.*2, ensure that construction of ne0 roads serves a documented need and that the decision is informed -y travel analysis. 6. Bse travel analysis to evaluate opportunities and priorities for road reconstruction, decommissionin1, and conversion to other uses 2)$% 7706.273. 5. @hen conductin1 travel analysis leadin1 to the desi1nation of ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ landsF a. Coordinate travel analysis 0ith ad?acent ran1er districts and administrative units. -. Coordinate travel analysis 0ith "a0 #nforcement and :nvesti1ations $taff re1ardin1 the a-ility to enforce proposed travel mana1ement decisions. ;. 'ocument travel analysis in a report in accordance 0ith )$H 7709.;;, section 2*.,. The report should identify access needs and opportunities -ased on current -ud1et levels and realistic pro?ections of future fundin1. report produced su-se<uent to a roads analysis pursuant to .u-lication )$-,56, 8!oads nalysisF :nformin1 'ecisions -out %ana1in1 the (ational )orest Transportation $ystem,9 satisfies the re<uirement to use travel analysis relative to roads.
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7716 ECONOMIC ANAL2SIS 7RESERVED8 7719 ROAD, TRAIL, AND AREA MANAGEMENT O:;ECTIVES *. !oad mana1ement o-?ectives 2!%>s3 and trail mana1ement o-?ectives 2T%>s3 document the intended purpose, desi1n criteria 2)$% 26;6.2, and 77203, and operation and maintenance criteria 2)$% 26;6.2; and 7760.63 for each ()$ road and ()$ trail. !%>s and T%>s re<uire 0ritten approval -y the responsi-le official and are included in the applica-le forest transportation atlas 2)$% 77**.2, para. 2a3. Bse the process enumerated in )$H 7709.;9, chapter *0, for documentin1 !%>s. $ee )$% 26;6.*2 for direction on documentin1 T%>s. 2. n !%> or T%> is re<uired for each ()$ road and ()$ trail.
6. !%>s and T%>s should reflect travel mana1ement decisions. 5. 'ocument mana1ement o-?ectives for each desi1nated area, includin1 the intended uses and mana1ement constraints of the area. 7713 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS Travel mana1ement decisions include addin1 a route to or removin1 a route from the forest transportation system, constructin1 an ()$ road or ()$ trail, ac<uirin1 an ()$ route throu1h a land purchase or e=chan1e, decommissionin1 a route, approvin1 an area for motor vehicle use, or chan1in1 allo0ed motor vehicle classes or time of year for motor vehicle use. 7713#06 P"1'&? *. Bse previous decisions to esta-lish a startin1 point for proposals to chan1e travel mana1ement decisions. 2. Bse the results of travel analysis, as applica-le, to develop proposed actions for travel mana1ement decisions 2see )$% 77*23. 6. #nsure that travel mana1ement decisions are consistent 0ith the applica-le land mana1ement plan. 5. Bse appropriate environmental analysis to evaluate proposals to chan1e e=istin1 travel mana1ement decisions. ;. :n desi1natin1 routes and areas for motor vehicle use, consider the criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;; and )$% 77*;.;.
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,. Consider maintenance and administrative o-li1ations and capa-ility in the conte=t of future -ud1ets and staffin1. dministrative units and ran1er districts should avoid addin1 routes to the forest transportation system unless there is ade<uate provision for their maintenance. Irants, a1reements, and volunteers may -e used to e=tend )orest $ervice resources. 7. .rovide for pu-lic involvement in proposed desi1nation decisions as re<uired -y 6, C)! 2*2.;2. 7713#1 In&"+,"+)!'n. P+e('"*- T+)(e1 M)n).emen! De&'-'"n- In!" De-'.n)!'"n*. .ast travel mana1ement decisions may -e incorporated into desi1nations 26, C)! 2*2.;02-33. 2. :f an administrative unit or a ran1er district has a decision or set of decisions made under authorities other than 6, C)! 2*2.;* that restrict motor vehicle use over the entire unit or district to desi1nated routes and areas, the responsi-le official may, 0ith pu-lic notice -ut no further analysis or decision-maEin1, reco1ni4e that decision or those decisions as the desi1nation for the unit or district, effective upon pu-lication of an %AB% 26, C)! 2*2.;22a33. 6. n administrative unitDs or ran1er districtDs past travel mana1ement decisions, includin1 decisions restrictin1 motor vehicle use to desi1nated ()$ roads and ()$ trails, form the startin1 point for travel analysis and travel mana1ement decisions. %ost ()$ roads and some ()$ trails are already desi1nated for some classes of motor vehicles, as documented in the forest transportation atlas and applica-le !%>s and T%>s. 7713#4 S&)1e )n S&",e "% T+)(e1 M)n).emen! De&'-'"n*. Travel mana1ement decisions do not need to -e at the same scale as the travel analysis that informs those decisions. !esponsi-le officials should esta-lish the scale and scope of proposed travel mana1ement decisions -ased on local situations and availa-ility of resources. 2. Travel mana1ement decisions may -e incorporated into decisions for lar1er pro?ects 2such as a road constructed to access a tim-er sale or a ne0 recreational facility3. lternatively, travel mana1ement decisions may -e made on their o0n 2such as a decision to construct a ne0 trail loop3. 6. n %AB% must cover an entire administrative unit or ran1er district.
7713#6 P*01'& In("1(emen! )n C""+ 'n)!'"n A'!> G"(e+nmen!)1 En!'!'e*. .u-lic :nvolvement.
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a. :nvolve the pu-lic early and throu1hout travel plannin1 2$ee )$H 7709.;;, ch. *03. -. llo0 the pu-lic, includin1 motori4ed and non-motori4ed users and other interested parties, to participate in the desi1nation process 26, C)! 2*2.;22a33. .rovide advance notice for pu-lic comment, consistent 0ith a1ency procedures for implementin1 (#. at 6, C)! .art 220 and )$H *909.*; 26, C)! 2*2.;23. c. .u-lic notice 0ith no further pu-lic involvement is sufficient if an administrative unit or a ran1er district has made previous administrative decisions, under other authorities and includin1 pu-lic involvement, 0hich restrict motor vehicle use over the entire administrative unit or ran1er district to desi1nated routes and areas, and no chan1e is proposed to these previous decisions and desi1nations 26, C)! 2*2.;22a3/ )$% 77*;.*, para. 23. d. Temporary emer1ency closures 26, C)! 2*2.;22-32233 re<uire pu-lic notice, -ut not pu-lic involvement 26, C)! 2*2.;22-3223/ )$H 7709.;9, sec. 263. 2. Coordination 0ith Iovernmental #ntities. Coordinate 0ith appropriate federal, state, county, and other local 1overnmental entities and tri-al 1overnments 0hen maEin1 travel mana1ement decisions. 7713#9 En('+"nmen!)1 D"&*men!)!'"n *. )ollo0 the )orest $erviceDs (#. re1ulations at 6, C)! .art 220 and (#. procedures at )$H *909.*;, 0here applica-le. 2. ny environmental documentation 0hich may -e re<uired 2cate1orical e=clusion, environmental assessment, or environmental impact statement3 depends on the scale, scope, and nature of the proposed actions and the site-specific effects of those actions or their alternatives 26, C)! .art 2203. 6. :ncorporate relevant sections of the travel analysis report 2)$H 7709.;;, sec. 2*.,3 -y reference into appropriate environmental documents to avoid duplication, in accordance 0ith 50 C)! *;02.2*. 7713#3 C+'!e+') :n desi1natin1 ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use, consider, as applica-le, -oth the 1eneral and specific criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;;2a3 throu1h 2c3. The 1eneral criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;;2a3 apply to roads, trails, and areas. The specific criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;;2-3 apply to trails and areas. The specific criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;;2c3 apply to roads. *. Ieneral Criteria for !oads, Trails, and reas.
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a. :n desi1natin1 ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use, consider effects on ()$ natural and cultural resources, pu-lic safety, provision of recreation opportunities, access needs, conflicts amon1 uses of ()$ lands, the need for maintenance and administration of roads, trails, and areas that 0ould arise if the uses under consideration are desi1nated, and availa-ility of resources for maintenance and administration. -. Consider com-inations of uses 2such as motori4ed and non-motori4ed, different vehicle classes, and hi1h0ay-le1al and non-hi1h0ay-le1al vehicles3 on ()$ roads and ()$ trails. The -est 0ay to minimi4e conflicts amon1 uses may -e to provide separate routes for each use. decision to allo0 motori4ed mi=ed use on an ()$ road must -e informed -y en1ineerin1 analysis 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 603. c. @hile important, the scarcity or a-undance of resources to maintain and administer desi1nated roads, trails, and areas should not -e the only consideration in developin1 travel mana1ement proposals. 2. $pecific Criteria for Trails and reas. :n addition to the 1eneral criteria in )$% 77*;.;, para1raph *, 0hen analy4in1 motor vehicle use on ()$ trails and areas on ()$ lands, consider the effects on the follo0in1, 0ith the o-?ective of minimi4in1F a. 'ama1e to soil, 0atershed, ve1etation, and other forest resources. Consider -est mana1ement practices 2C%.s3 esta-lished -y states as a standard for considerin1 effects on these resources/ -. Harassment of 0ildlife and si1nificant disruption of 0ildlife ha-itats/ c. Conflicts -et0een motor vehicle use and e=istin1 or proposed recreational uses on ()$ lands or nei1h-orin1 federal lands/ and d. Conflicts amon1 different classes of motor vehicle uses on ()$ lands or nei1h-orin1 federal lands. :n addition, considerF e. Compati-ility of motor vehicle use 0ith e=istin1 conditions in populated areas, taEin1 into account sound, emissions, and other factors, such as traffic-1enerated dust and the pro=imity of residences, parEs, and schools. 6. $pecific Criteria for !oads.
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:n addition to the 1eneral criteria in )$% 77*;.;, para1raph *, consider the follo0in1 for ()$ roadsF a. $peed, volume, composition, and distri-ution of traffic on roads/ and -. Compati-ility of vehicle class 0ith road 1eometry and road surfacin1. 2*3 Consider e=istin1 road mana1ement o-?ectives -efore maEin1 desi1nations that 0ould add vehicle classes. 223 ()$ arterial and collector roads 2at >perational %aintenance "evel 6, 5, or ;3 may provide primary access to ()$ lands for passen1er cars and commercial haulers. :t may not -e appropriate to maEe some of these roads part of an ()$ road or ()$ trail loop that has off-hi1h0ay vehicle recreation as a primary o-?ective 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 603. 7713#< O!>e+ C"n-' e+)!'"n:n addition to the 1eneral and specific criteria in )$% 77*;.;, the follo0in1 should -e considered in desi1natin1 roads, trails, and areasF *. #=istin1 and future needs of motor vehicle users. 2. Bses on ad?acent federal, state, and private lands. 6. Bses e=empt from desi1nations, includin1 use -y over-sno0 vehicles. 5. (on-motori4ed uses. ;. Bnauthori4ed routes, as appropriate. ,. The )orest $erviceDs a-ility to administer and maintain the routes and areas under consideration. 7. Chan1es in motor vehicle technolo1y. 7713#7 C"m,"nen!- "% T+)(e1 M)n).emen! De&'-'"nThe follo0in1 sections address nine components of travel mana1ement decisions. 7713#71 Re-!+'&!'n. M"!"+ Ve>'&1e U-e !" De-'.n)!e R") -, T+)'1-, )n A+e)*. @hen e=istin1 travel mana1ement direction provides for cross-country motor vehicle use other than in desi1nated areas or -y uses and vehicles e=empted under 6, C)! 2*2.;*, responsi-le officials must propose restrictin1 motor vehicle use to desi1nated
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roads, trails, and areas per 6, C)! 2*2.;*. This proposed chan1e in travel mana1ement direction must -e informed -y travel analysis 2)$% 77*23 and appropriate pro?ect-level analysis and decision-maEin1 2)$% 77*;.23. 2. :f restriction of motor vehicle use to desi1nated routes and areas 0ould not -e consistent 0ith the applica-le land mana1ement plan, a proposed amendment to the land mana1ement plan should -e included in the proposed restriction. 7713#74 R") )n T+)'1 ;*+'- '&!'"n )n C""+ 'n)!'"n *. %any roads and trails accessin1 ()$ lands traverse lands that are not under the ?urisdiction of the )orest $ervice. Juestions re1ardin1 ?urisdiction over a forest transportation facility must -e resolved locally, case -y case, in coordination 0ith the unit or re1ional office "ands $taff and the local >ffice of the Ieneral Counsel. 2. Bnits and districts should consider ri1hts ac<uired throu1h appropriation, prescriptive ri1hts, and other ri1hts 0hich may not -e documented 0hen determinin1 ?urisdiction over a forest transportation facility under applica-le la0. #vidence of ac<uired -ut undocumented ri1hts mi1ht include a history of maintenance, depiction of a route on a visitor or travel map, si1nin1, and other indicators of assertion of o0nership. 6. !oads and trails over 0hich the )orest $ervice has ?urisdiction may -e considered for desi1nation. 5. 'o not mana1e, maintain, or desi1nate roads and trails over 0hich the )orest $ervice lacEs ?urisdiction. ;. @hen there is a need to cross private property to access ()$ lands and the )orest $ervice has no ri1ht of access to the private property, consider ac<uirin1 a permanent ri1ht-of-0ay across the private property and includin1 the road or trail in the forest transportation system. .rocedures for ac<uisition of ri1hts-of-0ay for roads and trails are found at )$% ;5,0. ,. #valuate consistency of proposed travel mana1ement decisions 0ith applica-le state traffic la0s 26, C)! 2*2.;2a32*33. 7. Coordinate travel mana1ement decisions 0ith ad?acent ran1er districts and administrative units to avoid unsafe or confusin1 desi1nations. 7713#76 A+e) De-'.n)!'"n*. !esponsi-le officials are not re<uired to desi1nate areas on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use -ut may choose to do so.
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2.
reas are not intended to -e lar1e or numerous.
6. reas should have natural resource characteristics that are suita-le for cross-country motor vehicle use or should -e so altered -y past events that motor vehicle use mi1ht -e appropriate. #=amples mi1ht include sand dunes, <uarries, the e=posed -ed of dra0do0n reservoirs, and other small places 0ith clear 1eo1raphic -oundaries. 5. Consider impacts to ad?acent private property, includin1 noise and the potential for trespass. ;. rea -oundaries should 1enerally -e esta-lished usin1 easily identifia-le 1eo1raphical features. ,. $i1nin1 may -e used to supplement the identification of area -oundaries/ si1nin1 alone is 1enerally insufficient. 7. #sta-lish and document mana1ement o-?ectives for desi1nated areas. 8. %otor vehicle use in an area may not -e restricted -y type of activity, only -y vehicle class and, if appropriate, time of year. 7713#79 M"!"+ Ve>'&1e U-e %"+ :'. G)me Re!+'e()1 )n D'-,e+-e C)m,'n. *. The responsi-le official may include in a desi1nation the limited use of motor vehicles 0ithin a specified distance of certain forest roads and forest trails 0here motor vehicle use is allo0ed, and if appropriate 0ithin specified time periods, solely for the purposes of dispersed campin1 or retrieval of a do0ned -i1 1ame animal -y an individual 0ho has le1ally taEen that animal 2-i1 1ame retrieval3. 2. The authority in )$% 77*;.75, para1raph *, should -e used sparin1ly to avoid underminin1 the purposes of the travel mana1ement rule and to promote consistency in its implementation. 6. To promote consistency, the !e1ional )orester should coordinate desi1nations pursuant to )$% 77*;.75, para1raph *, 0ithin states and amon1 ad?oinin1 administrative units. 5. .rior to includin1 in a desi1nation the limited use of motor vehicles 0ithin a specified distance of state and county roads for dispersed campin1 and -i1 1ame retrieval, the responsi-le official shall o-tain 0ritten concurrence from the pu-lic road authority 0ith ?urisdiction over those routes. ;. Consider desi1natin1 routes, includin1 e=istin1 terminal facilities 2)$% 77*,.*3, to dispersed campin1 sites, instead of authori4in1 off-route motor vehicle use.
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,. 'ates for motor vehicle use for -i1 1ame retrieval should -e coordinated 0ith the state a1ency responsi-le for settin1 huntin1 seasons. 771/-7/ V)1' EB'-!'n. R'.>!- )n P+'()!e R") *. @hen proposin1 travel mana1ement decisions, reco1ni4eF a. Aalid e=istin1 ri1hts, includin1 valid outstandin1 or reserved ri1hts-of-0ay/ and -. The ri1hts of use of ()$ roads and ()$ trails under 6, C)! 2*2.,2-3. 2. The responsi-le official may re1ulate uses 0ithin the scope of valid outstandin1 or reserved ri1hts-of-0ay only if the )orest $ervice has ac<uired the ri1ht to do so. Consult 0ith the local >ffice of the Ieneral Counsel to resolve <uestions concernin1 these ri1hts. 6. $ome private roads are not forest roads or temporary roads, -ut are still authori4ed. These roads may -e included in a forest transportation atlas, -ut are not ()$ roads and may not -e desi1nated for motor vehicle use. Bse of these private roads under the terms of their 0ritten authori4ation is e=empt from the prohi-ition on motor vehicle use other than in accordance 0ith desi1nations 26, C)! 2,*.*62h33. 7713#7< W'1 e+ne-- A+e)- )n P+'m'!'(e A+e)'o not consider proposals to desi1nate ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands in 0ilderness areas or primitive areas for motor vehicle use, unless, in the case of 0ilderness areas, motor vehicle use is authori4ed -y the applica-le ena-lin1 le1islation for those areas 26, C)! 2*2.;;2e33. 7713#77 M"!"+'Ce M'Be U-e "% NFS R") *. %otori4ed mi=ed use occurs 0hen an ()$ road is desi1nated for use -y -oth hi1h0ay-le1al and non-hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles 2)$% 770;3. 2. >perators of hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles are su-?ect to state traffic la0, includin1 re<uirements for operator licensin1. 6. >ff-hi1h0ay vehicles that are licensed, certified, or re1istered under a state recreation fee or 1reen sticEer pro1ram are not hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles -ecause they are not licensed or certified under state la0 for 1eneral operation on all pu-lic roads in the state. 5. @here the responsi-le official proposes to depart from state traffic la0 or chan1e current travel mana1ement direction -y authori4in1 motori4ed mi=ed use 0here it 0ould other0ise -e prohi-ited, that decision must -e advised -y documented en1ineerin1 analysis conducted -y a <ualified en1ineer.
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;. 'ecisions on motori4ed mi=ed use, liEe other travel mana1ement decisions, are the responsi-ility of the responsi-le official. The role of the <ualified en1ineer is to analy4e information on the road and road use and to recommend miti1ation of safety risEs. ,. %otori4ed mi=ed use on roads desi1ned, maintained, and operated for hi1h-clearance vehicles may -e appropriate 0here the o-?ectives of minimi4in1 use conflicts and promotin1 pu-lic safety can -e met. 7. :t may -e necessary to desi1nate short se1ments of roads open to pu-lic travel 2roads at >perational %aintenance "evels 6, 5, and ;3 for motori4ed mi=ed use to provide a connection to or -et0een routes desi1nated for other motor vehicle uses. Consider miti1ation of safety risEs 0hen allo0in1 motori4ed mi=ed use on roads open to pu-lic travel, such as si1ns, speed controls, user education, modifications to road 1eometry, re1ulatin1 the timin1 of commercial haulin1, and other safety measures. 8. Bse discretion in allo0in1 motori4ed mi=ed use on roads open to pu-lic travel. )or roads 0ith hi1h concentrations of use, maintainin1 separate net0orEs for different uses may reduce use conflicts and enhance pu-lic safety and the recreational e=perience. 9. !efer to )$H 7709.;;, chapter 60, for direction on documentation of en1ineerin1 analysis. *0. t times, it may -e appropriate to allo0 over-sno0 vehicles on roads desi1nated for use -y hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles only, such as 0hen these roads are closed to hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles -y a 1ate or accumulations of sno0. :n these cases, use seasonal restrictions to preclude simultaneous use of hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles and over-sno0 vehicles. <ualified en1ineer should e=ercise en1ineerin1 ?ud1ment to determine if and to 0hat e=tent an en1ineerin1 analysis is needed to advise decisions to allo0 over-sno0 vehicles on roads desi1nated for use -y hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles only 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 603. 7713#75 Un)*!>"+'Ce R"*!e*. Bnauthori4ed roads and trails may -e identified throu1h travel analysis and considered in maEin1 travel mana1ement decisions. :f desi1nated, include these routes in the applica-le forest transportation atlas and identify them on the applica-le %AB%. 2. :f unauthori4ed routes are not desi1nated, motor vehicle use on these routes is prohi-ited 26, C)! 2,*.*63. Consider addressin1 restoration and decommissionin1 of unauthori4ed routes 0hen maEin1 travel mana1ement decisions.
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7713#7= A&&e--'0'1'!? *. Bnder section ;05 of the !eha-ilitation ct of *976, no person 0ith a disa-ility can -e denied participation in a federal pro1ram that is availa-le to all other people solely -ecause of his or her disa-ility. Consistent 0ith 6, C)! 2*2.*, )$% 26;6.0;, and Title A, $ection ;072c3, of the mericans @ith 'isa-ilities ct, 0heelchairs and mo-ility devices, includin1 those that are -attery-po0ered, that are desi1ned solely for use -y a mo-ility-impaired person for locomotion and that are suita-le for use in an indoor pedestrian area are allo0ed on all ()$ lands that are open to foot travel. 2. There is no le1al re<uirement to allo0 persons 0ith disa-ilities to use motor vehicles on roads, on trails, and in areas that are closed to motor vehicle use. !estrictions on motor vehicle use that are applied consistently to everyone are not discriminatory. Ienerally, 1rantin1 an e=emption from desi1nations for people 0ith disa-ilities 0ould not -e consistent 0ith the resource protection and other mana1ement o-?ectives of desi1nation decisions and 0ould fundamentally alter the nature of the )orest $erviceKs travel mana1ement pro1ram 229 B.$.C. 795/ 7 C)! *;e.*063. 6. $ee )$% 26;6.*7 for direction on accessi-ility of trails. 771< DESIGNATIONS 771<#06 P"1'&? *. Clearly identify desi1nated roads, trails, and areas on an %AB% -y vehicle class and, if appropriate, -y time of year 26, C)! 2*2.;,3. 2. fter an %AB% identifyin1 desi1nations is made availa-le, motor vehicle use not in accordance 0ith those desi1nations is prohi-ited 26, C)! 2,*.*63. 6. The use of motor vehicles on ()$ roads is su-?ect to state traffic la0s 0here applica-le, e=cept 0hen in conflict 0ith desi1nations or 0ith the rules at 6, C)! .art 2,*. 5. The desi1nation of an ()$ road, an ()$ trail, or an area on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use does not esta-lish that use as dominant or e=clusive of non-motori4ed uses on the road or trail or in the area. ;. 'esi1natin1 ()$ roads, ()$ trails, and areas on ()$ lands for motor vehicle use is an administrative process that implements travel mana1ement decisions 2)$% 77*;3. ,. Bntil an %AB% identifyin1 desi1nations is pu-lished, e=istin1 travel mana1ement policies, desi1nations, restrictions, and prohi-itions remain in effect. !esponsi-le officials may continue to issue travel mana1ement orders and impose temporary emer1ency closures -ased on a determination of considera-le adverse effects 26, C)! 2*2.;22-32233.
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771<#1 C"n!en! "% De-'.n)!'"n*. desi1nation of a road or trail includes all terminal facilities, trailheads, parEin1 lots, and turnouts associated 0ith the road or trail. The desi1nation also includes parEin1 a motor vehicle on the side of the road 0hen it is safe to do so 0ithout causin1 dama1e to ()$ resources or facilities, unless prohi-ited -y state la0, a traffic si1n, or an order 26, C)! 2,*.;53. !oad desi1nations must specify either that they include parEin1 0ithin one vehicle len1th, or 0ithin a specified distance of up to 60 feet, from the ed1e of the road surface. 2. desi1nation of a trail includes the 0idth of the trail and, to promote pu-lic safety, the distance necessary to allo0 other users to pass 0here it is safe to do so 0ithout causin1 dama1e to ()$ resources or facilities. 6. 'esi1nations that include limited use of motor vehicles 0ithin a specified distance from certain forest roads and forest trails for dispersed campin1 or -i1 1ame retrieval must specify the distance, the vehicle class, the time of year the use is permitted, if appropriate, and any other conditions on use. 771<#11 Ve>'&1e C1)-*. 'esi1nate -y vehicle class. $ee )$% 77**.6, para1raphs ;a throu1h ;1, for motor vehicle class cate1ories to use 0hen producin1 an %AB%. 2. The desi1nation of an ()$ road or ()$ trail as open to all motor vehicles does not override prohi-itions in 6, C)! 2,*.*2, includin1 those incorporatin1 state motor vehicle si4e and 0ei1ht limits, unless off-hi1h0ay haul provisions are in effect 2)$% 776*.06, para. ,3. 6. 'esi1nation of routes and areas for motor vehicle use under 6, C)! 2*2.;* does not override other motor vehicle restrictions esta-lished -y order under 6, C)! .art 2,*, $u-part C. #=amples of these restrictions include 0ei1ht limits on -rid1es, speed limits, and limits on oversi4ed vehicles. 5. 'esi1nation of routes and areas for motor vehicle use does not imply that they can conveniently and safely accommodate all uses encompassed -y the desi1nation. 'esi1nation does not invite or encoura1e use, -ut merely indicates that use is not prohi-ited under 6, C)! 2,*.*6. 771<#14 T'me "% 2e)+ *. 'esi1nations allo0in1 motor vehicle use only durin1 certain times of year must -e e=pressed in terms of the time of year in 0hich use is allo0ed, such asF 8The road is open to all motor vehicle use from June * throu1h 'ecem-er *;.9
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2. To the e=tent practica-le, use standard seasonal desi1nations and limit their num-er. #mploy the same seasonal desi1nation for near-y desi1nated roads, trails, and areas. 6. seasonal desi1nation for a road, trail, or area must -e included on the applica-le %AB%. 5. $easonal desi1nations may -e -ased upon sno0 conditions or other similar characteristics 2such asF 8The road is open to motor vehicles unless sno0 is present on the road surface.93, as lon1 as the conditions are clear and enforcea-le. ;. $easonal road and trail use restrictions to address unpredicta-le conditions such as heavy rain or sno0fall, fire dan1er, or floodin1 should -e handled throu1h short-term orders, physical -arriers, or si1nin1, rather than seasonal desi1nations on the %AB%. 771<#16 :'. G)me Re!+'e()1 )n D'-,e+-e C)m,'n. *. @hen includin1 in the desi1nation of a route the limited use of motor vehicles 0ithin a specified distance of the route for dispersed campin1 or -i1 1ame retrieval, the vehicle class and time of year specified for dispersed campin1 or -i1 1ame retrieval do not need to -e the same as those specified for the route. )or e=ample, a road may -e desi1nated for use -y all motor vehicles, -ut the use of motor vehicles for -i1 1ame retrieval in association 0ith that road may allo0 only TAs. The same road may allo0 use year round, -ut -i1 1ame retrieval 0ith a motor vehicle may -e limited to the dates of the -i1 1ame huntin1 season. 2. %otori4ed access for -i1 1ame retrieval is limited to the individual 0ho le1ally tooE the animal. That person may drive or -e driven to the do0ned animal. 6. >nly one vehicle may -e used to retrieve the animal. 771<#4 EBem,!'"nThe follo0in1 are e=empted from desi1nations 26, C)! 2*2.;*2a33F *. ircraft. The intent of this e=emption is to e=empt aircraft 0hen taEin1 off and landin1 on airstrips, laEes, heliports, or other appropriate locations. 2. @atercraft. The intent of this e=emption is to e=empt 0atercraft, includin1 amphi-ious vehicles, 0hen floatin1 in 0ater -ut not 0hile any 0heels or tracEs are in contact 0ith the 1round or stream or laEe -ottom. 6. >ver-sno0 vehicles. The definition of 8over-sno0 vehicle9 limits the use of that vehicle to sno0 or ice. )$% 77*8 contains direction for re1ulatin1 over-sno0 vehicle use on ()$ roads, on ()$ trails, and in areas on ()$ lands.
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5. "imited administrative use -y the )orest $ervice. dministrative use of roads, trails, and areas not desi1nated for motor vehicle use should -e limited to 0hat is re<uired for administration and protection of ()$ lands. ;. Bse of any fire, military, emer1ency, or la0 enforcement vehicle for emer1ency purposes. ppropriate use of emer1ency vehicles for non-emer1ency purposes should -e authori4ed -y 0ritten authori4ation under )$% 77*,.2, para1raph 8. ,. uthori4ed use of any com-at or com-at support vehicle for national defense purposes. 7. "a0 enforcement response to violations of la0, includin1 pursuit. 8. %otor vehicle use that is specifically authori4ed under a 0ritten authori4ation issued under federal la0 or re1ulations. #=amples of a 0ritten authori4ation include contracts, easements, and permits. The authori4ation must esta-lish conditions for motor vehicle use, includin1 the location of the use, -y vehicle class and time of year. 771<#41 EB'-!'n. A*!>"+'C)!'"nCefore pu-lication of the initial %AB%, the responsi-le official should revie0 e=istin1 0ritten authori4ations to ensure that they include appropriate provisions for motor vehicle use. 771<#44 U-e "% P*01'& R") @here a state, county, or local pu-lic road authority holds a le1ally documented ri1ht-of-0ayF *. These roads or trails are not ()$ roads or ()$ trails 26, C)! 2*2.*3, may not -e desi1nated for motor vehicle use 26, C)! 2*2.;*3, and are e=empted from the prohi-ition on motor vehicle use 26, C)! 2,*.*63. 2. That pu-lic road authority determines the vehicle classes that may use these routes and the times of year of the use. 771<#6 A+e)*. rea desi1nations must specify the vehicle class and, if appropriate, the time of year motor vehicle use is allo0ed. 2. reas -oundaries should -e clearly displayed on an %AB% and easily located on the 1round usin1 1eo1raphical features and other landmarEs. rea -oundaries may -e si1ned for additional clarity 2)$% 77*;.76, para. ,3.
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771<#9 I en!'%'&)!'"n "% De-'.n)!e R") -, T+)'1-, )n A+e)771<#91 MVUM:dentify all desi1nated roads, trails, and areas for an administrative unit or a ran1er district on an %AB% 2)$% 77**.63. %AB%s must meet national re<uirements specified -y the @ashin1ton >ffice 'irector of #n1ineerin1. fter pu-lication of an %AB%, motor vehicle use is allo0ed only on desi1nated roads and trails and in desi1nated areas. 771<#94 S'.n*. n %AB% is re<uired to implement and enforce desi1nations under 6, C)! 2*2.;* and 6, C)! 2,*.*6. 2. dministrative units should post route marEers on desi1nated routes and identification si1ns in desi1nated areas as soon as practica-le. :nformation on route marEers and si1ns must correspond to the information sho0n on the correspondin1 %AB%. 6. $i1ns at ma?or points of access to ()$ lands may -e installed to inform the pu-lic a-out desi1nations in an administrative unit or a ran1er district. 5. dministrative units and ran1er districts may use informational, directional, and travel mana1ement si1ns to inform the pu-lic a-out desi1nations and to enhance the pu-licDs recreational e=perience. ;. $i1ns must comply 0ith applica-le )orest $ervice 1uidelines 2)$% 7*,0 and #% 7*00-*;3. 771<#3 T+)(e1 M)n).emen! O+ e+771<#31 Tem,"+)+? Eme+.en&? C1"-*+e*. :f the responsi-le official determines that motor vehicle use on an ()$ road, an ()$ trail, or in an area on ()$ lands is directly causin1 or 0ill directly cause considera-le adverse effects on pu-lic safety, soil, ve1etation, 0ildlife ha-itat, or cultural resources associated 0ith that road, trail, or area, the responsi-le official shall immediately close that road, trail, or area to motor vehicle use 26, C)! 2*2.;22-32233. 2. Temporary, emer1ency closures must remain in effect until the responsi-le official determines thatF a. The adverse effects have -een miti1ated 2that is, reduced to the point 0here they are not considera-le adverse effects3 or eliminated/ and
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-. %easures have -een implemented to prevent future recurrence 26, C)! 2*2.;22-3 2233. 771<#34 EB'-!'n. O+ e+*. .rior to pu-lishin1 the initial %AB%, revie0 applica-le orders issued under 6, C)! .art 2,*, $u-part C, associated 0ith motor vehicle use. @hen orders duplicate or conflict 0ith a desi1nation, revise or rescind the orders concurrently 0ith issuance of the %AB% 2)$% 7709.;9, sec. 263. 2. (o further analysis -eyond 0hat 0as re<uired for a desi1nation is needed to revise or rescind orders 0hen the o-?ective is to maEe them consistent 0ith a desi1nation. 771<#36 NeA O+ e+*. @here an %AB% has -een pu-lished, do not include restrictions in orders that duplicate or conflict 0ith the prohi-ition on motor vehicle use at 6, C)! 2,*.*6. 2. >rders continue to -e a tool for re1ulatin1 uses not addressed throu1h desi1nation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use 26, C)! 2*2.;*3. )or e=ampleF a >rders may -e needed to close roads and trails that are desi1nated for motor vehicle use durin1 and after natural disasters, such as fire, flood, or other emer1encies. -. >rders may -e needed to close desi1nated roads and trails that are under construction or -ein1 maintained, or are -ein1 affected -y commercial or other activities that maEe them unsafe for 1eneral pu-lic use. c. >rders may -e needed to effect temporary emer1ency closures under )$% 77*,.;* 26, C)! 2*2.;22-32233. d. >rders may -e needed to address short-term conditions renderin1 desi1nated routes unsafe or unavaila-le, such as 0et 0eather, sno0fall, or floodin1. 6. )ollo0 the direction in )$% 776*.*; and )$H 2609.*8 and ;609.**, chapter 60, 0hen issuin1 travel mana1ement orders. 771<#39 En%"+&emen! *. Bse the %AB% as the primary tool to enforce restrictions and prohi-itions esta-lished under 6, C)! 2*2.;*. 2. @hen the class of motor vehicle is defined -y 0idth 2)$% 77**.6, para. ;d and ;e3, measure the 0idth at the 0idest point of the vehicle.
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6. void special vehicle desi1nations 2)$% 77**.6, para. ;13 that are too va1ue or comple= to -e enforced. 5. @hen enforcin1 desi1nations for motor vehicle use for dispersed campin1 or -i1 1ame retrieval, measure hori4ontal distance perpendicular to the centerline of the route. 7717 MONITORING AND REVISION OF DESIGNATIONS 7717#1 M"n'!"+'n. "% M"!"+ Ve>'&1e U-e *. The responsi-le official shall monitor the effects of motor vehicle use on an administrative unit on a re1ular -asis 26, C)! 2*2.;73. 2. Bse applica-le criteria esta-lished in 6, C)! 2*2.;; as a -asis for identifyin1 effects to monitor. 6. #valuate consistency 0ith the applica-le land mana1ement plan and compliance 0ith travel mana1ement decisions, includin1 any re<uired miti1ation measures. 5. @hen monitorin1 of motor vehicle use in an area sho0s that a system of routes has -ecome 0ell-esta-lished, consider replacin1 the area desi1nation 0ith a system of desi1nated routes. 7717#4 Re('-'"n "% De-'.n)!'"n*. !evise desi1nations as needed to meet chan1in1 conditions 26, C)! 2*2.;53. !evisions to desi1nations, includin1 revisions to vehicle class and time of year, must -e made in accordance 0ith )$% 77*2, 77*;, and 77*,. The scope and intensity of pu-lic involvement and environmental analysis, if applica-le, should -e proportionate to the scope of the proposed chan1es and their potential environmental impacts. chan1e of a fe0 days in the desi1nated season of use 0ould not ordinarily re<uire e=tensive pu-lic comment or analysis. 2. @hen a desi1nated route is temporarily closed for more than * year, update the %AB% to reflect the closure. @hen the route is reopened, update the %AB% to reflect the reopenin1. (o additional travel or environmental analysis is re<uired to support these temporary chan1es, 0hich do not affect the underlyin1 desi1nation.
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7715 OVER/SNOW VEHICLE USE 7715#1 Re.*1)!'"n "% O(e+/Sn"A Ve>'&1e U-e *. >ver-sno0 vehicle use may -e allo0ed, restricted, or prohi-ited on ()$ roads, on ()$ trails, and in areas on ()$ lands 26, C)! 2*2.8*3. !estrictions and prohi-itions are enforcea-le under 6, C)! 2,*.*5. 2. !esponsi-le officials also may restrict or prohi-it over-sno0 vehicle use throu1h issuance of an order under 6, C)! .art 2,*, $u-part C. 6. #=istin1 decisions allo0in1, restrictin1, or prohi-itin1 over-sno0 vehicle use may remain in effect. 5. Travel analysis may -e used 0hen plannin1 for over-sno0 vehicle use 2)$% 77*2 and )$H 7709.;;3. ;. pply the re<uirements 1overnin1 desi1nations in 6, C)! 2*2.;2 throu1h 2*2.;7 to proposed restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use proposed under 6, C)! .art 2*2, $u-part C. ,. @heeled vehicles are not over-sno0 vehicles, even 0hen operatin1 over sno0 26, C)! 2*2.*3. The use of 0heeled vehicles over sno0 is 1overned -y 6, C)! 2*2.;* and )$% 77*;, 77*,, and 77*8. :f the responsi-le official intends to allo0 0heeled vehicles to operate over sno0 on an ()$ road, an ()$ trail, or in an area on ()$ lands, that use must -e desi1nated and sho0n on an %AB%, as 0ell as on an over-sno0 vehicle use map. 7. @heeled vehicles that are modified to run on tracEs and+or sEis over sno0 meet the definition of an over-sno0 vehicle. 7715#4 Im,1emen!)!'"n "% Re-!+'&!'"n- )n P+">'0'!'"n- "n O(e+/Sn"A Ve>'&1e U-e P*+-*)n! !" 6< CFR P)+! 414, S*0,)+! C *. Bnits may specify the minimum re<uired sno0 depth as part of any restrictions or prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use. 2. Bnits may impose restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use -y vehicle class and, if appropriate, -y time of year. 6. ny restrictions or prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use on roads or trails should -e documented in !%>s or T%>s.
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5. :n addition to the criteria in 6, C)! 2*2.;; and )$% 77*;.;, 0hen evaluatin1 oversno0 vehicle use on ()$ roads, units should considerF a. The need for and location of parEin1 areas for 0inter recreation. -. >ther intended uses, such as 0inter lo11in1 or access to private lands. ;. 'ecisions to chan1e current travel mana1ement direction, e.1., -y authori4in1 use of over-sno0 vehicles on ()$ roads that are desi1nated as open to hi1h0ay-le1al motor vehicles, must -e informed -y en1ineerin1 ?ud1ment 2)$H 7709.;;, ch. 603. ,. 'o not duplicate the prohi-ition on over-sno0 vehicle use 26, C)! 2,*.*53 in issuance of closure orders under 6, C)! .art 2,*, $u-part C. 7715#6 EBem,!'"nThe follo0in1 uses are e=empted from restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use esta-lished under 6, C)! .art 2*2, $u-part C 26, C)! 2*2.8*2-33F *. "imited administrative use -y the )orest $ervice. dministrative use of roads, trails, and areas 0here over-sno0 vehicles are restricted or prohi-ited should -e limited to 0hat is re<uired for administration and protection of ()$ lands. 2. Bse of any fire, military, emer1ency, or la0 enforcement vehicle for emer1ency purposes. :ssue permits or other 0ritten authori4ations to authori4e use of emer1ency vehicles for non-emer1ency purposes. 6. uthori4ed use of any com-at or com-at support vehicle for national defense purposes. 5. "a0 enforcement response to violations of la0, includin1 pursuit. ;. >ver-sno0 vehicle use that is specifically authori4ed under a 0ritten authori4ation issued under federal la0 or re1ulations. #=amples of a 0ritten authori4ation include contracts, easements, and permits. The authori4ation must esta-lish conditions for oversno0 vehicle use, includin1 the location of use and, if appropriate, vehicle class, time of year, and provisions for cross-country travel. ,. Bse of a road or trail that is authori4ed -y a le1ally documented ri1ht-of-0ay held -y a state, county, or other local pu-lic road authority. !oads or trails for 0hich a state, county, or local pu-lic road authority holds a le1ally documented ri1ht-of-0ay are not ()$ roads or ()$ trails 26, C)! 2*2.*3. Bse of these roads and trails is e=empted from restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use esta-lished under 6, C)! 2*2.8*.
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7715#9 O(e+/Sn"A Ve>'&1e U-e M), *. n over-sno0 vehicle use map is necessary if the responsi-le official restricts or prohi-its over-sno0 vehicle use under 6, C)! 2*2.8*. 2. :dentify restrictions or prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use on the over-sno0 vehicle use map. >ver-sno0 vehicle use other than in accordance 0ith these restrictions or prohi-itions is prohi-ited 26, C)! 2,*.*53. 6. The over-sno0 vehicle use map may identify routes and areas 0here over-sno0 vehicle use is allo0ed and may sho0 that over-sno0 vehicle use off the identified routes and outside the identified areas is prohi-ited. 5. lternatively, the over-sno0 vehicle use map may identify routes and areas 0here over-sno0 vehicle use is prohi-ited and may sho0 that over-sno0 vehicle use is allo0ed every0here else. ;. n over-sno0 vehicle use map must -e availa-le to the pu-lic at the head<uarters and on the 0e-site of the correspondin1 administrative unit and ran1er districts. ,. Bpdate and reissue an over-sno0 vehicle use map to the e=tent necessary to reflect revisions to restrictions and prohi-itions on over-sno0 vehicle use. 7. @hen developin1 an over-sno0 vehicle use map, to the e=tent practica-le, use the national re<uirements for the %AB%. 8. :nclude an over-sno0 vehicle use map in the correspondin1 travel mana1ement atlas. 9. The prohi-ition in 6, C)! 2,*.*5 1oes into effect upon pu-lication of an over-sno0 vehicle use map. 771= AIRFIELDS 7RESERVED8

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