This is a notice of availability for public comment on a proposed revision to Forest Service Manual 2470, Silvicultural Practices, covering National Forest System lands. The Forest Service, USDA, is the lead agency. The proposed directive reorganizes and eliminates redundant policies, deletes obsolete references, and updates agency policies to reflect new authorities and align with current and future forest restoration needs. The agency has determined this action falls under a NEPA categorical exclusion for servicewide administrative procedures, so no environmental assessment or EIS is required. Comments are due by October 15, 2024.12