# Forest Service Revises Objection Review Rules

The U.S. Forest Service finalized revisions to 36 CFR Part 218, the rule governing objections to certain project-level Forest Service decisions. The revisions shorten objection filing and review periods, limit extensions, and add content and page requirements. They may reduce delays before forest management projects proceed, but do not directly change procurement eligibility or contract terms. The rule takes effect 30 days after Federal Register publication; the exact effective date is not provided in the signal.

- Contractors and suppliers supporting Forest Service projects may need to account for potentially shorter project review timelines in delivery and resource planning.
- Organizations submitting objections must follow the revised filing periods and content and page requirements once the rule takes effect.
- The changes affect the administrative review process, not procurement eligibility or existing contract terms; the signal identifies no specific contract award or solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

### Key Quotes
> Updating the rule will help ensure the Forest Service can act swiftly to deliver projects that create healthier, more resilient forests, grasslands, and infrastructure. The final rule maintains a responsible environmental review process while removing unnecessary delays. This will save time and money while ensuring public input is considered before a final decision is made.
> — Tom Schultz, Forest Service Chief

### Sources
- [Forest Service finalizes rule to accelerate forest management projects | US Forest Service](https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/forest-service-finalizes-rule-accelerate-forest-management-projects) - USDA