Comment Analysis · Docket FS-2025-0001

FS-2025-0001-512024

Supports rescissionPosted September 29, 2026 On Regulations.gov

Not scored for substance: the comment does not clear the floor of substantive signal.

Topics

Recreation Tourism Public Use
- “spent the majority of my 78 years recreating in the Helena National Forest”
- “utilized primarily by sportsmen and the occasional hiker”
- “improving existing roads... used by the public much more”
Governance Policy Process
- “I see no rational reason for this area to be roadless”
- “time and money would be better spent improving existing roads”

What it names

National Forests: Helena National Forest

The comment

I am writing concerning rescission of Special Areas roadless rule conservation at 91FR 53287. Having been born and raised in Marysville and owner of a home at 6950 Lost Horse Creek Road I have spent the majority of my 78 years recreating in the Helena National Forest including the the proposed roadless area study. I see no rational reason for this area to be roadless for several reasons. It is surrounded by public and private land and is utilized primarily by sportsmen and the occasional hiker. I feel strongly that the time and money would be better spent improving existing roads such as the Ophir Creek road, Marsh Creek road and Mullen Pass road all of which are used by the public much more. Sincerely, Rick O’Connell 496-459-7837 oakes1948@gmail.com