The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 14 CCR §895, Abbreviations Applicable Throughout Chapter; §895.1, Definitions; §919.9, [939.9], Northern Spotted Owl; and §919.10 [939.10], Take of Northern Spotted Owl. The proposed regulation provides CAL FIRE a mechanism for obtaining biological expertise to assist in ensuring all plans located within the range of the northern spotted owl incorporate enforceable protection measures for the species. The proposed regulation ensures that harvest activities do not result in the incidental take of a northern spotted owl and that plans are approved in an efficient and timely manner. The hearing will be held May 6, 2009. http://www.oal.ca.gov/pdfs/notice/12z-2009.pdf pp. 436-39.