The Medora and McKenzie County grazing associations had until Tuesday to make a decision.
The rancher associations administer grazing on the grasslands on behalf of the Forest Service. They collect fees, issue permits and ensure management plans are followed.
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Dorgan says Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell told him the associations can appeal any differences over the new deals during the next 45 days. Dorgan says he plans to ask the Congressional Research Service to study the language of the proposed agreements.
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