I am a resident of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Roadless areas encompass close to a quarter (41,000 acres) of Forest Service-Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lands and, to the north, 6% (46,000 acres) of Tahoe National Forest Lands. I am very concerned that rescinding the Roadless Rule will invariably greatly impact the character of our local area. In the Tahoe region, the Roadless Rule protects lands holding well-known landmarks and areas, including Castle Peak, Granite Chief, forests that skirt Desolation Wilderness, and portions of the Tahoe Rim Trail. These lands also encompass Freel Peak, the tallest peak in the Tahoe area, as well as swaths of Tahoe’s west and east shore. I live near the National Forest and enjoy recreation away from roads. Fire danger is the greatest within 1/2 mile of roads and our greatest local danger is fire. More development in the Tahoe Basin area in these remote areas is inclined to increase fire danger, and greatly decrease the wilderness experience. I want to leave the beauty of untouched wilderness areas for future generations. Please do not rescind the Roadless Rule.