What is the Forest Service proposing?
The Forest Service proposes to continue nationwide aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires and will conduct an environmental analysis and prepare an environmental assessment on the proposed action. • Why is the Forest Service proposing this action? The Forest Service is proposing this action to determine whether the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires would result in any significant impacts to the human environmental, within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. • How can I participate in the process? The Forest Service is seeking information, comments, and assistance from Federal, State, and local agencies, Tribes, and other individuals or organizations that might be interested in or affected by the proposal. The scoping letter and other information related to the proposed action are available at www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html. • How can I make an official comment that will be part of the public record?
