Comment Analysis · Docket FS-2025-0001

FS-2025-0001-342741

Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Posted September 12, 2026 On Regulations.gov

Scored directly — The comment's whole text was scored on its own.

Scorecard

Each dimension is scored 0–3; the eight sum to the substance score out of 24.

  • Specific placeNames a specific location — from a region down to an exact creek, trail, road, or map reference.
  • Local knowledgeDraws on a first-hand connection to the place — visits, sustained activity, occupation, or a professional role.
  • EA analysisEngages the agency's environmental analysis directly.
  • Analytical gapIdentifies something the analysis fails to address.
  • EvidenceBacks claims with specific facts, data, or research.
  • RequestMakes a specific, actionable request of the agency.
  • AlternativeProposes a different course of action.
  • LegalCites statutes, regulations, or legal obligations.

How hard it is to set aside

A0 none: Counted, not answered.

Still open to the agency

  • Alternative already eliminated The agency says it considered and eliminated the alternative the comment proposes, with a reason. Cannot be defeated from the comment text alone.
  • Already addressed The agency says its analysis already covers the point. Defeated when the comment cites the law itself: there is no analysis to cite against a statutory claim.
  • Deferred to a later decision The agency says the point belongs to a later, site-specific decision. Cannot be defeated from the comment text alone.
  • Misreads the proposal The agency says the comment misunderstands what is proposed. Defeated when the comment engages the proposal or a named place directly.
  • Not required The agency says the analysis the comment asks for is not required. Cannot be defeated from the comment text alone.
  • Preference noted The agency notes the comment as a statement of preference and takes no action on it. Cannot be defeated from the comment text alone.
  • No cause and effect shown The agency says the comment asserts a harm without showing how the action causes it. Defeated when the comment shows the mechanism.
  • Outside the scope The agency says the comment asks about a different action. Defeated when the comment is specific and tied to this proposal.
  • Certified not substantive The agency certifies the comment raises nothing substantive. Defeated when the comment alleges illegality, which is substantive by the definition the certification runs on.

Topics

  • Environmental Protection Biodiversity
    • “strong opposition to the rescinding of the 2001 Roadless Rule”
    • “immensely appreciate the natural beauty of this state”
    • “does not support conservation practices”
    • “reducing environmental protections”
  • Governance Policy Process
    • “will of the people”
    • “support the 'no action' alternative”
    • “retain the 2001 Roadless Rule”

The comment

Re: Docket FS-2025-0001Sept 9, 2026 Comments: Intent to Prepare An Environmental Impact Statement I am writing to express my strong opposition to the rescinding of the 2001 Roadless Rule. My wife and I are residence of New Mexico and we immensely appreciate the natural beauty of this state. The argument that a national approach taken in 2001 roadless rule is no longer necessary does not support conservation practices and the will of the people. Given the Trump's administration attitude towards reducing environmental protections makes this rescission proposal is unacceptable and egregious. We support the ‘no action’ alternative that would retain the 2001 Roadless Rule. Lin Cameron 482 Tennessee Ave Sewanee, TN 37375

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