# 36 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter II: FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 218: PROJECT-LEVEL PREDECISIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 218.1: § 218.1   Purpose and scope.

## Text

This subpart establishes a predecisional administrative review (hereinafter referred to as “objection”) process for proposed actions of the Forest Service concerning projects and activities implementing land and resource management plans documented with a Record of Decision or Decision Notice, including proposed authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects as defined in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (HFRA). The objection process is the sole means by which administrative review of qualifying projects.
(a) This subpart A provides the general provisions of the objection process, including who may file objections to proposed projects and activities, the responsibilities of the participants in an objection, and the procedures that apply for review of the objection.
(b) Subpart B of this part includes provisions that are specific to proposed projects and activities implementing land and resource management plans documented with a Record of Decision or Decision Notice, except those authorized under the HFRA.
(c) Subpart C of this part includes provisions that are specific to proposed hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized under the HFRA.

## Nearby sections

- [36 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026) § 218.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_1.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.2 (2026) § 218.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_2.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.3 (2026) § 218.3   Reviewing officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_3.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.4 (2026) § 218.4   Proposed projects and activities not subject to objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_4.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.5 (2026) § 218.5   Who may file an objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_5.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.6 (2026) § 218.6   Computation of time periods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_6.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.7 (2026) § 218.7   Giving notice of objection process for proposed projects and activities subject to objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_7.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.8 (2026) § 218.8   Filing an objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_8.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.9 (2026) § 218.9   Evidence of timely filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_9.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.10 (2026) § 218.10   Objections set aside from review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_10.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.11 (2026) § 218.11   Resolution of objections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_11.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.12 (2026) § 218.12   Timing of project decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_12.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.13 (2026) § 218.13   Secretary's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_13.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.14 (2026) § 218.14   Judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_14.md)

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