(a) The BLM authorizes forest management activities, which are defined in § 5003.4, by issuing forest management decisions. Forest management decisions that the BLM may make effective immediately pursuant to § 5003.1(a) shall be posted on a designated agency website while also:
- (1) Publishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area;
- (2) Sending a notice by direct or electronic mail to a list of parties requesting direct notification; or
- (3) Broadcasting a notice on one or more mass-media platforms.
- (b) The posting date of the forest management decision on the agency website establishes the effective date of the decision for purposes of an appeal under 43 CFR part 4.