A local resident and outdoor enthusiast who uses the Caribou Targree National Forest opposes the proposal to narrow the public's right to comment on Forest Service directives. They argue that public participation is essential for accountability and that the Forest Service should maintain its 2018 commitment to including Handbooks in the public comment process.

An individual whitewater enthusiast and wilderness user opposes the rule change that would remove public comment requirements for Forest Service Manual and Handbook updates. They argue that public input is a vital tool for preventing poor land-use decisions and preserving the ecological and personal value of public lands like the Frank Church Wilderness.

A long-time coastal resident opposes the proposal to withdraw public comment access for Forest Service directive changes. The commenter argues that public input is essential for informed decision-making and protecting the local environment and economy.

Lauren Benefield, a recreational land user, opposes the proposed rule change that would limit public comment on Forest Service Manual and Handbook changes. She argues that public input is essential for ensuring that land-use decisions regarding grazing, timber, and mining are transparent and account for the interests of those who use the land.

A private citizen is opposing a rule change that would remove public comment requirements for changes to Forest Service Manuals and Handbooks. The commenter argues that these documents are critical for land management decisions and that public oversight is necessary to prevent poor land-use outcomes.

The commenter is a private individual who opposes the proposed rule change that would limit public comment on Forest Service Manuals and Handbooks. They argue that these documents are critical for land-use planning and that removing public oversight would prevent the identification of poor management decisions.

A recreational user of national forest land opposes the proposal to limit public comment on Forest Service handbooks. The commenter argues that these handbooks significantly impact public resources and that public participation is essential for maintaining accountability in land management.

A recreational land user (mountain biker, hiker, and fisherman) opposes the proposal to reduce public comment requirements on Forest Service directives. The commenter argues that public participation is essential for accountability and that changes to Forest Service Handbooks should remain subject to public notice.

A private citizen is opposing a rule change that would limit public comment on Forest Service Manuals and Handbooks. The commenter argues that because these documents govern land use, timber sales, and mining, the public has a right to be included in the decision-making process to prevent bad outcomes.