# Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs

**Action Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agriculture Department; Forest Service |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Proposed rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-01 |
| Comments close | 2026-07-31 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 36 CFR 200, 36 CFR 216 |
| Summary | The United States Department of Agriculture (Department) is proposing to amend regulations governing the Directive System for the United States Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency); the scope of notice and comment requirements for the formulation of standards, criteria, and guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs; and associated agency procedures. These amendments enhance Agency employees' discretion to allow innovation in program implementation to account for the unique ecological conditions of affected landscapes and changing social and economic needs. |
| Document number | 2026-13281 |

## Why this score


Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13281/organization-functions-and-procedures-public-notice-and-comment-for-standards-criteria-and-guidance). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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