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The Forest Service now has an on-line, web-based SOPA located on the nationalwebsite. This program will allow anyone with access to a computer to view allSOPAs produced at all forests within the agency. The current SOPA Report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoingenvironmental analysis and documentation. Questions and comments regarding projects listed in the SOPAshould be directed to the Project Contact shown in the SOPA. Click on the following link for current and past Angeles Quarterly SOPA Reports. For access to all SOPA reports, click on the NationalSOPA Website link to begin your search. » NOTICE:Notice to architects, engineers, contractors: to search for contracting opportunities related to these and other projects on the Angeles National Forest, you can periodically check for RFPs by going to www.fbo.gov, then:
» Scoping Notice: Four Proposed ProjectsThe Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District (SCMRRD) is undertaking environmental analysis on four proposed projects throughout the district and requesting your comments on the following: The SCMRRD Plantation Maintenance Project, The Sawmill Liebre Forest Health Project, The Guffy Vegetation and Fuels Management Project, and The Tule Ridge/South Portal Fuels Project.
Four Project Scoping Letter No herbicides will be used in these projects. These projects are located within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and will help provide increased protection from wildfire to nearby communities. All interested parties are encouraged to participate in the scoping process. Please submit in writing your comments to Bob Blount, District Ranger Attention: Tasha Hernandez at 28245 Ave. Crocker Suite 220 Valencia, CA 91355 by the 30-day comment period deadline of December 17, 2009. » Scoping Notice: Williamson Rock Temporary Closure ResolutionThe Angeles National Forest is asking for Public comments on a proposal to resolve the existing temporary closure in the Williamson Rock vicinity. Williamson Rock is located on National Forest System lands within the Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger District, in upper Little Rock Canyon, Los Angeles County, California. The proposed action involves portions of T. 3N, R. 9W, Section 7, and T. 3N, R. 10W, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14, SBM. The proposed action would reopen the area to dispersed recreation while providing required protection for Federally-listed biological species. The Forest is soliciting public input for the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Comments must be received within 45 days from the publication date of this notice (09/12). This comment period provides interested parties, including those affected by the proposal, an opportunity to make their concerns known. Comments may be mailed to Williamson Rock ID Team, ATTN: Darrell Vance, Angeles National Forest, 701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, or electronically at dvance@fs.fed.us. Letter to Interested Party
» Arcadia Supervisor's Office Building Replacement and Rincon Fire Station ConsolidationThe Angeles National Forest is asking for Public comments on two Environmental Assessments: one to replace the Supervisor's Office in Arcadia; and another to consolidate the Rincon, Crystal Lake, and East Fork fire stations at Rincon, in the San Gabriel Canyon. Comments must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice (Sep 2). This comment period provides interested parties, including those affected by the proposal, an opportunity to make their concerns known prior to the decision being made. Comments may be mailed to Jody Noiron, Forest Supervisor, Angeles National Forest, 701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006. For more information please contact George Farra at 626-574-5301 or gfarra@fs.fed.us. Legal Notice » Fuels Reduction — Chilao Flat areaThe Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project west of the Chilao Flate area, in the ANF. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 70 acres surrounding private land inholdings. Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:
Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us » Fuels Reduction — La Cresenta areaThe Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project in the La Cresenta area. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 280 acres. Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:
Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us » Fuels Reduction — Monrovia areaThe Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project north of the City of Monrovia, in the ANF. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 75 acres. Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:
Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us » Fuels Reduction — Sunland areaThe Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project north of the City of Sunland, in the ANF. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 500 acres. Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:
Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us » Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Corridor Management PlanThe Angeles Crest Scenic Byway was designated a California State Scenic Highway on March 12, 1971 and a National Forest Scenic Byway on October 5, 1990. This 55-mile stretch of California State Route 2 travels through the San Gabriel Mountains and provides access to spectacular scenery, geological features, historic sites, recreational opportunities, important ecological and biological areas, and mountain communities within driving distance of Los Angeles. The western terminus begins in La Canada Flintridge, California in the greater Los Angeles Basin, and extends north and east through the Angeles National Forest to the Los Angeles/ San Bernardino County line west of Wrightwood, California. The portion of Route 2 that continues east to the intersection of State Highway 138 is eligible for state scenic designation. For more info, see the report links below : » SCE Veterans CircuitThe Los Angeles River Ranger District has approved a request from Southern California Edison to allow the replacement and reroute of the overhead and underground conductor, poles and associated appurtenances of the Veteran Circuit damaged or impacted by the Sayre Fire. The reroute of existing line is to avoid impacts to resources as well as to minimize impacts from installation and allow for better long-term maintenance access. Decision Memo (PDF, 1189kb) » Crystal Lake High Value Tree Protection ProjectThe San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest is seeking public comment on the proposed Crystal Lake High Value Tree Protection Project. The Crystal Lake High Value Tree Protection Project involves approximately 312 acres of National Forest land located at Crystal Lake Campground in the Angeles National Forest. The project is classified as Developed Area Interface in the Angeles National Forest Land Management Plan. Proposed Action (PDF, 43kb) » Crystal Lake Recreation Area Forest Health ImprovementThe San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, proposes to improve forest health in the Crystal Lake Recreation Area located in San Gabriel Canyon. During the 2002 Curve Fire much of the project area burned, leaving high degree of mortality in the existing pine plantation, natural oak stand and natural conifer stand. Lack of management activity in this area since the fire has lead to the invasion of brush species into these tree stands and has created a situation where a future fire could again spread rapidly and at high intensity, damaging the residual stand. Scoping Letter (PDF, 13kb) » San Gabriel River Backbone FuelbreakThe San Gabriel Backbone fuelbreak represents a strategic series of ridgelines separating backcountry areas on the San Gabriel River Ranger District from the wildland urban interface of Azusa and State Highway 39. The area was burned in several fires between 1997 and 2000, and over time brush has begun to establish back on the fuelbreak reducing its potential effectiveness. There is a need for maintenance of the fuelbreak to assure the viability of this wildland fire control feature to; provide for firefighter safety through use of the fuelbreak as a strategic and tactical barrier to fire spread; and reduce the potential of catastrophic fire spreading from the interface into the Forest, as well as limit fires spreading out of the Forest into the developed interface areas of the front country. Decision Memo (PDF, 1629kb) » San Gabriel River Ranger District and San Dimas Experimental Forest Seeks Comment on their Invasive Plant Treatment ProjectThe San Gabriel River Ranger District and San Dimas Experimental Forest are asking for public comments on a proposal to treat invasive plant species in the San Gabriel, Big and Little Dalton, and San Dimas drainages. The scoping letter, project description, and 11x17 map can be downloaded for viewing and printing or you can request a hard copy at the District office located at 110 N. Wabash Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 or by calling (805) 220-6388. We request that your comments be submitted by June 15, 2009 to ensure they are incorporated into the environmental analysis. Presently, the intent is to document the analysis in an Environmental Assessment. If you have any questions regarding the proposal or would like to be included on the mailing list for future notifications, please contact Planning Project Manager Marian Kadota at (805) 220-6388 or by email: mkadota@fs.fed.us.
Project description (PDF, 510KB) » Oak Flat Restoration ProjectIn 2006 the Day Fire burned over 7,100 acres on the Angeles National Forest (ANF). Of that acreage none to date has been restored or planted. The area around the Oak Flat Fire Station was among the areas burned. Historically there has been no major fire event in the Oak Flat area for 80 years. During this timeframe the area has developed with heavy chaparral and is intermixed with small live canyon oaks and other oak species in multiple stem form. Some scattered pine is apparent in elevations starting around 3000 feet. Bigcone Douglas Fir is also scattered throughout the drainages. Decision Memo (PDF, 57kb) » Kagel Mountain Restoration ProjectKagel Mountain is a popular destination for both legal and illegal motorized vehicle users. Thearea is used legal 4-wheeel drive and motorcycle enthusiasts, who keep to the designated roadduring hunting season. Other non-motorized recreational usage is hang gliding, wildlife andscenic viewing. Illegal motorized vehicle use has lead to the development of unauthorized trailsand creation of an obstacle course that are contributing to erosion, rutting, soil compaction,vegetation removal and spread of invasive plants. The Angeles National Forest has obtained anOHV Restoration Grant to restore illegal use (trails, obstacle course, staging area etc). Draft Decision Memo (PDF, 558kb) » Angeles National Forest seeks public comment on off-highway vehicle grant applicationAngeles National Forest officials will submit a cooperative grant application to the State of California Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for 2009/2010 "Green Sticker" grants, and are seeking public comment on the application. Comments on the application must be received between March 3, 2009, and April 6, 2009. Green Sticker grants provide funding to help protect, maintain, and enhance the Forest's designated off-highway vehicle (OHV) system. If awarded, grant money would be used for trails and facilities maintenance, signage, wildlife and cultural resource protection, restoration projects, and law enforcement support at OHV areas. read more » » Notice of Decision: Fuels and Vegetation Management Activities, Administrative Sites. Angeles National Forest, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Los Angeles CountyOn March 16, 2009, Michael McIntyre, District Ranger of the Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District signed a Decision Memo authorizing the creation of defensible space around Administrative Sites of the Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District. Copies of the Decision Memo are available at 28245 Ave. Crocker #220, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Since no comments expressing concerns were received during the 30-day comment period ended March 9, 2009, this decision is not subject to appeal (36 CFR 215.12). Decision Memo - Admin Sites (PDF, 90kb) » Administrative Site Fuels Reduction ActivitiesThe San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, requests comments on a draft Decision Memo that describes the District Ranger’s decision to authorize a fuels reduction project for the Mt. Baldy Village area. This work would reduce hazard fuels, create defensible space, and provide for public, employee, and firefighter safety in the event of a wildfire. Copies of the Decision Memo are available at the District Office, or can be downloaded or viewed at www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles. Decision Memo - Baldy Village (PDF, 732kb) Comments must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice in the Inland Valley Bulletin (Feb 9), and may be mailed to L’Tanga Watson, District Ranger, San Gabriel River Ranger District, 110 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA 91741. Comments may also be faxed to (626) 914-3790, or sent electronically to lwatson02@fs.fed.us . For more information, call (626) 335-1251. » Opportunity to Comment: Chantry Road Hazardous Fuels Reduction ProjectThe Los Angeles River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, requests comments on a hazardous fuels reduction project, (Chantry Road Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project) that was originally a Categorical Exclusion, (CE) number 10. An environmental analysis was conducted for this action. As a result of the analysis, a determination has been made that this action is in a category of actions that are excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement. The category of action that was originally used is no longer available, CE number 10. The category of action that now will be used is under FSH 1909.15, Chapter 31.2.6, Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service level D, FSH 7709.56). The reason we will be using this new CE for this project is that it will involve thinning or brush control to improve growth, or to reduce fire hazards. Additional information regarding this action can be obtained from Scott Lowden at the Los Angeles River Ranger District, 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA, 91342, or by phone, 818-899-1900, x.257, or electronically to slowden@fs.fed.us Comments on this project and/or use of this new CE must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice in the Daily News, and may be mailed to Mike McIntyre, District Ranger, Los Angeles River Ranger District, at the above address. Comments may also be faxed to 818-896-6727, or sent electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us for more information, call 818-899-1900. » Bouquet Creek Restoration Project, Angeles National Forest,
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