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36 C.F.R. § 219.11   Role of science in planning.

Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property

Title 36: Parks, Forests, and Public Property
PART 219—PLANNING
Subpart A—National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning

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§ 219.11   Role of science in planning.

(a) The Responsible Official must take into account the best available science. For purposes of this subpart, taking into account the best available science means the Responsible Official must:

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

(2) Evaluate and disclose substantial uncertainties in that science;

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

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

(b) To meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, the Responsible Official may use independent peer review, a science advisory board, or other review methods to evaluate the consideration of science in the planning process.

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