Business Activity ModelBusiness Activity ModelUSDA Forest Service 2004 Planning RuleUSDA Forest Service 2004 Planning Rule

This is a graphical model of the activities and actions literally stated in the 2004 Planning Rule This is a graphical model of the activities and actions literally stated in the 2004 Planning Rule and high-level activities from the Forest Service Manual (1920) and Handbook (1909.12).and high-level activities from the Forest Service Manual (1920) and Handbook (1909.12).

Each activity is presented in a separate box and boxes are arranged in a top-down hierarchy Each activity is presented in a separate box and boxes are arranged in a top-down hierarchy with the most general activities at the top and successively more specific actions in the with the most general activities at the top and successively more specific actions in the lower levels. Lines connect the boxes to indicate these “parent – child” or “general – more lower levels. Lines connect the boxes to indicate these “parent – child” or “general – more specific” relationships. specific” relationships.

The model can be read by inserting the activity phrases from the parent and associated The model can be read by inserting the activity phrases from the parent and associated children boxes into the general statement “children boxes into the general statement “In order toIn order to [parent activity], [parent activity], you mustyou must [child [child activity 1], [child activity 2], etc”. The left-to-right order of boxes at any level is not activity 1], [child activity 2], etc”. The left-to-right order of boxes at any level is not intended to be sequential but the activities are often arranged this way to help intended to be sequential but the activities are often arranged this way to help understanding.understanding.

Activities in Activities in greengreen boxes are required by the rule. Activities in boxes are required by the rule. Activities in yellowyellow boxes are situational, boxes are situational, either optional, requiring a choice among alternative activities, or depending upon either optional, requiring a choice among alternative activities, or depending upon circumstances. circumstances. BlueBlue boxes have been used by the PAG group in very limited situations for boxes have been used by the PAG group in very limited situations for activities strongly implied by the rule but not literally stated by it. Activities in activities strongly implied by the rule but not literally stated by it. Activities in aquaaqua boxes boxes are from the directives.are from the directives.

Slide #2 is the topmost sub-model. Other sub-models are shown on other slides. Use the Slide #2 is the topmost sub-model. Other sub-models are shown on other slides. Use the hyperlinks “Go to sub-model” and “Return” to navigate between levels.hyperlinks “Go to sub-model” and “Return” to navigate between levels.

Prepared by the EMC Planning Analysis Group, Fort Collins COSarah Hall (Project Lead), Bob Lee, Bruce Meneghin, Susan Winter, Greg Alward

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Comply with NFMA (guided by the 2004 Planning Rule) 219.1(a)

Comply with Planning Principles

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Develop or Revise Plan 219.7

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Apply the Plan 219.8

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Monitor Plan Implementation

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Maintain Plan Documents

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Amend Plan 219.7

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Establish New Directives

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Comply with Transition Period guidelines 219.14

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Establish an Environmental Management System (EMS) 219.5

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2004 Planning Rule and Directives Business Requirements Model

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Develop procedures for estimating LTSY for timber harvest in accordance with 16 USC 1611 219.12(b)(1)

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Develop procedures for incorporating resource management guidelines required by 16 USC 1604 (g)(3) 219.12(b)(2)

1.2

Involve the public in development of directives as required by 36 CFR 216 219.12(b)(3)

1.3

Develop planning procedures for plan development, plan amendment, or plan revision 219.1(c)

1.4

Establish procedures to ensure appropriate EMSs are in place 219.5(c)

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Ensure that resources are managed so that they are utilized in the combination that will best meet the needs of the American people. 219.1(b)

3.1

Manage the National Forest System to sustain the multiple uses of resources in perpetuity while maintaining the long-term productivity of the land 219.1(b)

3.2

Provide a sustainable flow of uses, benefits, products, services, and visitor opportunities by maintaining or restoring the health of the land 219.1(b)

3.3

Ensure Public participation and collaboration 219.9

3.7

Provide framework for sustaining ecological systems 219.10(b)

3.9

Provide ecological conditions to support diversity 219.10(b)

3.9.2

Develop provisions for T&E, species-of-concern, and species-of-interest in Plan Components 219.10(b)(2)

3.9.4

Involve Public 219.9(a)

3.9.1

Take into account best available science 219.11(a)

3.10

Create framework to guide on-the-ground management 219.10

3.8

Ensure that land management planning is an adaptive management process 219.3(a)

3.4

Ensure that the aim of planning is to produce responsible land management based on useful and current information 219.3(a)

3.5

Ensure that the plan is completed in accordance with the EMS 219.5(a)

3.6

Provide characteristics of ecosystem diversity in the plan area 219.10(b)(1)

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Ensure Public participation and collaboration 219.9

3.7

Provide opportunities for participation 219.9(a)

3.7.1

Determine the methods and timing of public involvement opportunities 219.9(a)

3.7.2

Engage interested individuals and organizations 219.9(a)(1)

3.7.1.1

Engage state and local governments and Federal agencies 219.9(a)(2)

3.7.1.2

Consult with, invite, and provide opportunities for Tribal governments to collaborate and participate in planning 219.9(a)(3)

3.7.1.3

Provide opportunities for coordination with other resource management agencies 219.9(a)(2)

3.7.1.2.1

Meet with other government agencies 219.9(a)(2)

3.7.1.2.2

Seek assistance to help address management issues or opportunities 219.9(a)(2)

3.7.1.2.3

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Develop or Revise Plan 219.7

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Form an ID team 219.7(5)(i)

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Provide formal Public Notification of: 219.9(b)

4.3

Develop Plan components 219.7(a)(2)

4.4

Comply with Forest Service NEPA procedures 219.4(b)

4.5

Develop plan monitoring program 219.6(b)

4.6

Assemble Planning Set of Documents

4.7

Evaluate projects or activities for consistency with plan components 219.8(e)

4.8

Release plan for 90-day comment period

4.9

Process Public Comments

4.10

Implement the Objection Process 219.13

4.11

Issue final plan approval

4.12

Conduct Management Review FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(42.1)

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Conduct Management Review FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(42.1)

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Conduct comprehensive evaluations of social, economic, and ecological conditions and trends 219.6(a)(1)

4.2.3

Collaborate with Public FSM 1921.21

4.2.1

Gather information from EMS and assessments FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(21 Ex. 01)

4.2.2

Determine need for change FSM 1921.31c FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(24.1)

4.2.5

Identify issues to be considered further as potential needs for change (+) FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(25.11)

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Conduct comprehensive evaluations of social, economic, and ecological conditions and trends 219.6(a)(1)

4.2.3

Involve the public 219.9(a)

4.2.3.2

Define area of analyses 219.6(a)(1)(i)

4.2.3.3

Describe conditions and trends 219.6(a)(1)(ii)

4.2.3.4

Determine contributions of forest to sustainability 219.10, 219.12(b)

4.2.3.5

Create comprehensive evaluation reports 219.6(a)

4.2.3.7

Determine issues to be addressed FSH 1909.12 Ch.40 (42.22)

4.2.3.6.3

Define social and economic area of analyses FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(42.31)

4.2.3.3.2

Define ecological area of analyses FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.11)

4.2.3.3.1.1

Develop and justify vegetation management analysis areas FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (65.2)

4.2.3.3.3

Identify and document the social and economic issues related to the need for change FSH 1909.12 Ch.40 (42.31)

4.2.3.6.1

Recognize interactions between social and economic elements and ecological conditions FSH 1909.12 Ch. 40 (42.31)

4.2.3.6.2

Evaluate need for change FSM 1921.31 & 1921.72 FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(24.1 & 25.1)

4.2.3.6

Compare environmental effects of vegetation management practices FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (61.2)

4.2.3.7.1

Determine appropriate ecosystem spatial scale FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.11)

4.2.3.3.1

Evaluate components of current plan FSM 1921.03f FSM 1921.5

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Evaluate components of current plan FSM 1921.03f FSM 1921.5

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Review existing 1982 rule plan to determine elements that can be carried forward

4.2.3.1.1

Validate desired conditions FSM 1921.03f, 1921.5(2.)

4.2.3.1.2

Evaluate achievement of plan objectives and guidelines FSM 1921.5(3.)

4.2.3.1.3

Determine movement toward desired conditions FSM 1921.03f

4.2.3.1.4

Evaluate effectiveness of guidelines achieving objectives FSM 1921.4(4.)

4.2.3.1.5

Assess data

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Develop strategy for moving from MIS approach to species diversity framework

4.2.3.1.1.2

Evaluate existing DFCs / management area descriptions

4.2.3.1.1.3

Evaluate standards and guidelines

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Identify potential elements for use in defining ecological framework FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(24.1(1.))

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Describe conditions and trends 219.6(a)(1)(ii)

4.2.3.4

Describe past, present and future social and economic conditions and trends FSH 1909.12 Ch.40 (42.32)

4.2.3.4.2

Determine appropriate level of analysis FSM 1921.74

4.2.3.4.1

Develop list of ecosystem characteristics to evaluate (+) FSH 1909.12 CH.40(43.12)

4.2.3.4.4

Develop information on past, present and future ecological conditions FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.14)

4.2.3.4.3

Identify threats to ecosystems (+) FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.16a)

4.2.3.4.5

Identify T&E, SOC and SOI (+) FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.23)

4.2.3.4.6

Identify and understand social and economic elements important to communities FSH 1909.12 Ch. 40 (42.21)

4.2.3.4.2.1

Identify existing sources of social and economic information FSH 1909.12 Ch. 40 (42.21)

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Determine contributions of forest to sustainability 219.10, 219.12(b)

4.2.3.5

Determine social and economic contribution FSH 1909.12 Ch.40 (42.32)

4.2.3.5.1

Determine likely changes to future landscapes FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (61.6)

4.2.3.5.2

Determine LTSY FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (61.5)

4.2.3.5.3

Determine range of variation (+) FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.13)

4.2.3.5.4

Describe disturbance regime FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.15)

4.2.3.5.5

Determine alternative to natural range of variation FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.13a)

4.2.3.5.6

Collect and synthesize information on T&E, SOC and SOI (+) FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.22)

4.2.3.5.7

Document status of ecosystems (+) FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.16)

4.2.3.5.8

Understand contributions of ecosystems to species FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(43.21)

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Develop Plan components 219.7(a)(2)

4.4

Involve the Public 219.9(a)

4.4.1

Develop plan options 219.7(a)(6)

4.4.2

Use an iterative approach 219.7(a)(6)

4.4.2.1

Identify Desired Conditions 219.7(a)(2)(i)

4.4.3.1

Document steps in this process 219.7(a)(6)

4.4.2.2

Identify Guidelines 219.7(a)(2)(iii)

4.4.5.1

Build the Vision FSH 1909.12 Ch10 (12.11(1.))

4.4.3

Develop Strategy FSH 1909.12 Ch10 (12.11(2.))

4.4.4

Develop Design Criteria FSH 1909.12 Ch10 (12.11(3.))

4.4.5

Describe ecological rationale FSH 1909.12 Ch40(43.17)

4.4.3.1.1

State Best Management Practices FSH 1909.12 Ch10(12.11)

4.4.5.2

Review preexisting guidelines FSH 1909.12 Ch10(12.11)

4.4.5.3

Develop performance measures FSH 1909.12 Ch10(12.11(1c.))

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Develop Strategy FSH 1909.12 Ch10 (12.11(2.))

4.4.4

Identify Objectives 219.7(a)(2)(ii)

4.4.4.1

Develop performance measures for monitoring the accomplishment of objectives FSH 1909.12 Ch10(12.11(2d.))

4.4.4.2

Identify Suitability of Areas 219.7(a)(2)(iv)

4.4.4.3

Identify Special Areas 219.7(a)(2)(v)

4.4.4.4

Identify suitable land uses 219.12(a)

4.4.4.3.1

Consider lands for recommendation for wilderness 219.7(a)(5)(ii)

4.4.4.4.1

Identify lands not suited for timber production 219.12(a)(2) FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (62 - Exhibit 01)

4.4.4.3.2

Recommend or designate other special areas 219.7(a)(2)(v)

4.4.4.4.2

Identify Desired Conditions and Objectives for the area 219.12(a)(1)

4.4.4.3.1.1

Identify suitable uses for the area compatible with Desired Conditions and Objectives 219.12(a)(1)

4.4.4.3.1.2

Validate and document timber suitability tests at the project level FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(63)

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Identify Objectives 219.7(a)(2)(ii)

4.4.4.1

Estimate TSPQ (Timber Sale Program Quantity) FSH 1909.12 Ch. 60 (61.4)

4.4.4.1.1

Consider, analyze and document departures from LTSYC FSH 1909.12 CH.60(64.3)

4.4.4.1.1.1

Describe and justify vegetation management practices FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (61.2)

4.4.4.1.2

Document timber inventory FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(65.1)

4.4.4.1.1.2

Estimate average annual acreage to which vegetation management practices apply in the first decade FSH 1909.12 Ch. 60(61.2)

4.4.4.1.3

Document yield projections FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(65.3)

4.4.4.1.1.3

Estimate acreages treated by timber productivity classes FSH 1909.12 Ch.60 (61.3)

4.4.4.1.4

Establish and document limitations on number of acres treated FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(65.4)

4.4.4.1.5

Describe ecological rationale for DCs and objectives FSH 1909.12 Ch40(43.17(2.))

4.4.4.1.7

Integrate ecological, social and economic elements of sustainability FSH 1909.12 Ch40(43.17(1.))

4.4.4.1.6

Identify objectives for other resource areas (recreation, heritage resources, scenery, fire mgmt, caves, range, travel mgmt., minerals, soils

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Comply with Forest Service NEPA procedures 219.4(b)

4.5

Determine if plan includes proposals for major federal actions (40 CFR 1508.27) 219.4(b)

4.5.1

Use forest planning categorical exclusion 219.4(b)

4.5.2

Develop Environmental Assessment (EA) 219.4(b)

4.5.3

Develop Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 219.4(b)

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Develop plan monitoring program 219.6(b)

4.6

Involve Public 219.9(a), 219.6(b)(1)

4.6.1

Take into account financial and technical capabilities 219.6(b)(1)(i)

4.6.2

Take into account key social, economic and ecological performance measures 219.6(b)(1)(ii)

4.6.3

Provide for monitoring to determine whether plan implementation is achieving multiple use objectives 219.6(b)(2)(i)

4.6.5

Provide for monitoring to determine the effects of resource management systems on productivity of the land 219.6(b)(2)(ii)

4.6.6

Provide for monitoring of Desired Conditions and Objectives 219.6(b)(2)(iii)

4.6.7

Take into account best available science 219.6(b)(1)(iii)

4.6.4

Provide for adjustment of the monitoring program to account for unanticipated changes in conditions 219.6(b)(2)(iv)

4.6.8

Document monitoring program 219.6(b)(1)

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Assemble Planning Set of Documents

4.7

Include evaluation reports 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.1

Include Documentation of Public Involvement 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.2

Include the Plan or Plan Amendment 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.3

Include applicable maps 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.4

Create Plan Approval documents 219.7(c) 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.5

Include rationale for approval 219.7(c)(1)

4.7.5.1

Include Concurrence by the appropriate Station Director (re: experimental forest situation) 219.7(c)(2)

4.7.5.2

Include applicable NEPA documents 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.6

Include statement of how the plan affects approved projects and activities 219.7(c)(3) 219.8(a)(1)

4.7.5.3

Include monitoring program 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.7

Include Science documentation 219.7(c)(4)

4.7.5.4

Include documents relating to the EMS 219.7(a)(1)

4.7.8

Include effective date of the approval (§219.14(a)) 219.7(c)(5)

4.7.5.5

Include Documentation of the consideration of best available science 219.11

4.7.9

Include description of the effects of the plan on existing occupancy and use 219.8(a)(1)

4.7.5.6

Describe social and economic trends, projections and tradeoffs FSH 1909.12 Ch.40(42.42)

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Include Documentation of the consideration of best available science 219.11

4.7.9

Document how the best available science was taken into account in the planning process within the context of the issues being considered 219.11(a)(1)

4.7.9.1

Evaluate and disclose substantial uncertainties in that science 219.11(a)(2)

4.7.9.2

Evaluate and disclose substantial risks associated with plan components based on that science 219.11(a)(3)

4.7.9.3

Document that the science was appropriately interpreted and applied 219.11(a)(4)

4.7.9.4

Use independent peer review, a science advisory board, or other review methods to evaluate the consideration of science in the planning process 219.11(b)

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Implement the Objection Process 219.13

4.11

Provide the public 30 calendar days for pre-decisional review and the opportunity to object 219.13(a)

4.11.1

Accept written objections that fulfill criteria specified in 219.13(b)

4.11.2

Render written Response to objections 219.13(c)

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Provide for Use of other administrative review processes 219.13(d)

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Comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act 219.13(e)

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Amend Plan 219.7

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Prepare an evaluation 219.6(a)(2)

5.2

Analyze relevant issues 219.6(a)(2)

5.2.1

Use relevant information from the comprehensive evaluations 219.6(a)(2)

5.2.2

Substitute project level analysis for evaluation when appropriate 219.6(a)(2)

5.2.3

Follow same planning process as outlined for plan revision, excluding comprehensive evaluations XREF 4.1 - 4.12 219.7

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Modify authorized uses to make it consistent with plan components 219.8(e)(1)

6.1

Reject proposed project or activity 219.8(e)(2)

6.2

Amend the plan contemporaneously with the approval of project or activity 219.8(e)(3)

6.4

Comply with any obligations relating to management indicator species 219.14(f)

6.5

Terminate the project or activity 219.8(e)(2)

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Evaluate monitoring results annually 219.6(a)(3)

7.2

Create annual monitoring report 219.6(a)

7.3

Monitor vegetation management contributions to desired conditions FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(66)

7.2.2

Monitor timber product outputs FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(66)

7.2.3

Validate estimate of TSPQ and LTSY FSH 1909.12 Ch.60(66)

7.2.4

Monitor social and economic context and issues FSH 1909.12 Ch.40 (42.41)

7.2.1

Develop annual monitoring work plan FSM 1921.4

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Maintain Plan Documents

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Update comprehensive evaluations every 5 years 219.6(a)(1)

8.2

Make Administrative corrections 219.7(b)

8.3

Make changes in Monitoring Program and information 219.6(b) 219.6(b)(2)(iv) 219.7(b)(3)

8.3.3

Correct and update data and maps 219.7(b)(1)

8.3.1

Correct typographical errors 219.7(b)(2)

8.3.2

Make changes in timber management projections 219.7(b)(4)

8.3.4

Make other non-substantive changes in the Plan Document or Set of Documents 219.7(b)(5)

8.3.5

Update evaluation reports to reflect changing conditions, science and other relevant information 219.6(a)

8.1

Conduct management review FSH 1909.12 Ch.20(24.1(5.))

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