Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R1 - Northern Region, Gallatin National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R1 - Northern Region, Gallatin National Forest, Big Timber Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Gallatin National Forest, Bozeman Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Gallatin National Forest, Gardiner Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Gallatin National Forest, Hebgen Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Gallatin National Forest, Livingston Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 12/2011 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 12/13/2011 | 01/2012 |
Glen Stein 801-200-2703 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Stillwater Mining Company's Revised Water Management Plans and Boe Ranch LAD EIS |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/26/2010 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
Patrick Pierson 406-657-6205x213 ppierson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Determine bonding and management practices necessary once mine ceases operations. (Was formerly listed as East Boulder Mine Post Closure Water Management Plan and BOE Ranch LAD Alternative). Peter Werner is Gallatin NF contact.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=7466 |
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| Location: UNIT - Beartooth Ranger District, Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass. LEGAL - T5S, R15E, Sec(s) 21, 22. Stillwater Mine, Beartooth RD, Custer NF; and, East Boulder Mine, GNF, Big Timber RD, Gallatin NF. | |||||
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Gallatin National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Abandones Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures 2012 CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Robert Grosvenor 406-848-7375 ext.28 rgrosvenor@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mitigate identified AML hazards on the Gallatin | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gallatin National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass. Forest Wide. | |||||
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Gallatin Forest Plan Amendment to Remove or Replace Outdated Management Direction (Clean Up Amendmen EA |
- Land management planning |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Steve Christiansen 406-587-6750 schristiansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal would remove outdated, ineffective and/or unclear standards and other direction from the Gallatin National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (i.e. Forest Plan) | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gallatin National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, Park, Sweet Grass. LEGAL - All forest. Amendment would apply to the entire Gallatin National Forest. | |||||
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Gallatin National Forest, Big Timber Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Christikon Special use Request for Campfire Ring and Water Storage facility CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use request to use NFS lands for a campfire ring and water storage facility. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - unsurveyed section 21, T6S, R 12E. Main Boulder Drainage, vicinity of Upsidedown Creek, east of the Main Boulder Road uphill from Christikon. | |||||
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Miminagish Organization Camp CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Master Plan development and new Special Use Permit for the Miminagish Organization Church Camp in the Main Bounder area, Yellowstone Ranger District | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - T5S, R12E, Section 26. Main Boulder Road. | |||||
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Nevoro Mountain, Inc. West Vez project Plan of Operations for Mineral Exploration Activities on GNF CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 07/06/2011 | 07/2011 |
Dan Seifert 406-446-4520 dseifert@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exploratory core drilling proposed at 8 sites on the GNF using small drill rigs transported overland or via helicopter or pack stock. Total proposed disturbance is less than 0.5 acres. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - T4S R13E, Sections 1,2,3,4. Beartooth Plateau - Chrome Mountain. | |||||
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Renfrow Water Transmission Line CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2011 |
Expected:08/2012 |
01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorization of an existing historic water transmission line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - Unsurveyed, Section 13, T5S, R12E. Main Boulder Drainage, vicinity of Miller Creek. | |||||
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West Bridger Allotment Environmental Assessment EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/10/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
08/2012 |
Barb Ping 406-522-2570 bping@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental review of the West Bridger Grazing Allotment in order to determine if the allotment is being grazed within Forest Plan standards and if and how the area will be grazed in the future. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - T2S, T3S, R15E, many sections. Lower Deer Creek, West Bridger Creek and Derby Gulch southeast of Big Timber, MT. | |||||
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Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Restoration in the Upper Boulder River Watershed EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
Bruce Roberts 406-522-2544 broberts@fs.fed.us |
| Description: MFWP is proposing to replace existing rainbow trout fisheries in the upper Boulder River drainage with Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Rainbow trout would be removed from Fourmile Creek and part of Meatrack Creek, the six Rainbow Lakes, etc., via gill | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - That portion of the Fourmile and Meatrack Creek drainages within 4 townships R11E T5S, R11E T6S, R12E T5S, R12E T6S. The upper Boulder River watershed is located approx. 50 miles south of Big Timber within lands primarily owned and administer by GNF. the majority of the project area lies within the AB Wilderness. | |||||
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Gallatin National Forest, Bozeman Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Altman Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2013 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 22, T8S, R4E. Cinnamon Creek area, Gallatin Canyon, Bozeman Ranger District. | |||||
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Bridger Ridge Communication Site - Lease Reisuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue lease for use of existing communication facilities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. Bridger Ridge north of Bozeman MT. | |||||
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Buck Ridge Communication Site Lease Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue expired lease for existing communication site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T8S., R4E. Buck Creek Ridge, Bozeman Ranger District, south of Big Sky, MT. | |||||
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Ken Mack Water and Telephone Corp. Water Transmission SUP Renewal CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2010 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal of existing authorization for a water transmission system | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - Section 28, T7S., R4E. Gallatin Canyon - near Rainbow Ranch. | |||||
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Montana Opticom Special Use Application EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
09/2012 |
April Heesacker 208-756-5147 aheesacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install buried fiber-optic cable capable of providing broadband technologies to underserved areas of Gallatin County, Montana. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. Gallatin Canyon along US191 corridor to Big Sky turn-off then along State Highway 64 on NFS Lands. | |||||
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NorthWestern Energy Jackrabbit - Big Sky 161 kV Transmission Line Upgrade EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 06/08/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Teri Seth 406-522-2539 tseth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to upgrade the existing 69kV line to a 161 kV line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - within Townships 4, 5, 6 South and Range 4 East. Gallatin Canyon along Highway 191 between Four Corners and the Big Sky Meadow Village. | |||||
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South Bridgers Salvage Sale CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 10/2012 |
Nathan Motzko 406-522-2562 nmotzko@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This proposal would selectively harvest dead and dying trees on 250 acres next to Bridger Bowl Ski area | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. T1N, R6E, Sec. 30; T1S, R6E, Sec. 1. | |||||
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South Cottonwood Fuels Reduction EA |
- Fuels management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Teri Seth 406-522-2520 tseth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuels reduction in wildland urban interface. Thinning of large and samll trees using mechanized and hand methods. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - Secs. 28, 33, 34 T3S R5E, PMM. South Cottonwood drainage 12 miles south of Bozeman, MT. | |||||
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Squaw Creek Range Allotment stock tank and fence installation CE |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
08/2011 |
Reggie Clark 406-522-2542 rmclark@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install a stock tank in the Storm Castle pasture to improve cattle distribution. Install a boundary fence on the north side of Purdy pasture above the Purdy Fire burned area to keep cattle on the allotment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - NW Section 27, T4S., R4E, NE Section 26, T4S, R4E. Tank - Storm Castle Pasture above logging road in NW section 27. Fence - above Purdy Fire in NE section 26. | |||||
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Three Rivers Communication buried telephone line CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend existing special use authorization to add new installation of buried telephone line to two recreation residences | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - Secs. 15 and 24, T5S, R4E, Gallatin County, MT. Greek Creek and Cascade Creek Recreation Residence Tracts. | |||||
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Gallatin National Forest, Gardiner Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Abandoned Mine Lands physical safety closures 2012 CE |
- Recreation management - Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 09/2012 |
Robert Grosvenor 406-848-7375 ext.28 rgrosvenor@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Backfill and closure of identified mine related physical hazards on USFS land on the Gardiner and Yellowstone Ranger Districts | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park, Sweet Grass. LEGAL - D3-T9S, R9E, Section 23: D4-T5S, R13E, Section 4, Montana PMM. Gardiner Ranger district-North of Gardiner and Yellowstone Ranger District on the Boulder Plateau. | |||||
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Aspen Restoration CE CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 09/2012 |
Rachel Feigley 406-222-1892 rfeigley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fire and mechanical means are proposed for treatment to remove conifers and restore aspen stands ranging from 1/2 to 5 acres. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. aspen restoration. | |||||
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Backcountry Hut Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 | 04/2012 |
Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Operation and maintenance of a backcountry hut (yurt) for backcountry skiing in the Cooke City area, Gardiner Ranger District | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S, R14E. Cooke City vicinity. | |||||
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Balcombe Stephens Private Road and Septic System CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road and septic system special use permits | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - Lot 13, Sec. 1, T6S, R4E. Gallatin Canyon , Bozeman Ranger District. | |||||
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Bruce and Debbie Bateson Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 9, NW 1/4 Sec. 16, T9S, R8E. North of Gardiner Airport, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Cooke City Solid Waste Disposal Facility CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - NE 1/4 SE1/4, Sec. 25, T9S, R14E. Cooke City, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Flathead Electric Centurylink buried electric distribution and fiber optic line installation CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use authorization for proposed installation of buried power line and fiber optic cable in same trench to provide electrical services and high speed internet in the Cooke city area | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - NE1/4 Sec. 25, T9S., R14E, Park Co. Montana. Cooke City Area, Montana. | |||||
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Gerald Bateson Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 9, NW 1/4 Sec, 16, T9S, R8E. North of Gardiner Airport, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Karnes Durfey Road User Association Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 9, T9S, R8E. North of Gardiner airport, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Lynnwood Johnson proposed private road CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 12/2012 |
Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consider issuing a new special use authorization for private road to private inholding | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SE1/4 NE1/4 Sec. 5; SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 8; NE1/4 NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec. 9, T9S, R14E, Park County, MT. West of Lake Abundence Road, north of Cooke City, MT. | |||||
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Myers Septic System CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Lot 36, Sec. 25, T9S, R14E. Cooke City, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Paradise Acres Forest Road Easement CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Realign FS road and exchange easements with private land owners | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sections 21,28,29 T9S, R15E, park County. Colter Pass area, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Pine Creek Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management - Land acquisition |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robert Dennee (406)587-6701 rdennee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Equal value exchange of approximately 22 acres of federal (National Forest System) lands (special use pasture) for approximately 33 acres of non-federal lands (patented mining claims) within the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S, R8E, and Section 24; and T9S, R9E, Section 11. Federal Land: E of Gardiner, MT. Non-Federal Land: North of Palmer Mtn. in Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. | |||||
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Shooting Star Ranch Water line and Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2011 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue two new special use permits for an existing water transmisssion line and access road that was previously permitted and erroneously terminated after the holder applied for and recieved a Ditch Bill easment for a related irrigation ditch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 32, T8S, R. 7 E., P.M., MT. near Shooting Star Ranch, Gardiner MT. | |||||
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Slip and Slide Creek Headcut Stabilization CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Clint Sestrich 406-823-6985 csestrich@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Place rocks by hand in channel to stabilize a headcut in Slip and Slide Creek | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T7S R7E, Section 36. The project will occur on Slip and Slide Creek North of Gardiner, Montana. | |||||
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William Schneider Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 9, NW 1/4 Sec. 16, T9S, R8E. North of Gardiner Airport, Gardiner Ranger District. | |||||
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Gallatin National Forest, Hebgen Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Lonesome Wood Vegetation Management 2 EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/23/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Teri Seth 406-522-2520 tseth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Wildland Fuel Reduction in wildland urban interface including evacuation routes along the Hebgen Lake Road and aspen enhancement. This analysis proposes to bring the 2008 LW decision into compliance with current grizzly bear direction. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - Portions of T11S, R3E., Sections 26, 35, 36, T12S, R3E., S. 1, 12, 13, T12S., R4E, S. 17-20, 29-33, T13S. R4E, S. 4, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20. Along the Hebgen Lake Road west of Hebgen Lake. Hebgen Lake Ranger District, West Yellowstone, MT. Gallatin County. | |||||
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Plains Spadefoot Breeding Site Enhancement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 |
08/2011 |
Bruce Roberts 406-522-2544 broberts@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hebgen Lake District is proposing to artificially create 3 new Plains Spedfoot breeding sites mimicking existing sites using 1 of 2 techniques. Excavate small shallow depressions in the sedge flats close to Hebgen Lake that would fiill and drain | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T12S, R5E, Section 31, and T13S, R5E, Section 5. Along the north and south shoreline of Madison Arm of Hebgen Lake. | |||||
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South Fork and Watkins Allotment Managment Plan Update EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 |
11/2012 |
Susan Lamont 406-823-6976 slamont@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update the allotment managment plan for South Fork and Watkins Allotments. Analyze issues associated with cattle grazing ( 69 cow/calf pair). Currently there are 15 pair in the South Fork Allotment and 55 pair in the Watkins Allotment 7/1-9/30 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T12 S., R4E., Sections 7, 8, 17, 18; T12 S, R 5E. Sections 12, 13, 24 and T 13 S., R4 E., Sections 3, 10. West side of hebgen lake, 5-10 miles northwet of West yellowstone, MT. | |||||
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Travel Plan Modification in Lionhead Recommended Wilderness EIS |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Steve Christiansen 406-587-6750 schristiansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This proposal is to modify the Gallatin National Forest Travel Management Plan Decision (12/2006) to prohibit mountain biking in the Lionhead Recommended Wilderness Area and change motorcycle restrictions on Deer Cr Trails 5, 13 & 124. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin, Madison. LEGAL - Generally within Townships 11 and 12 South, Range 3 East, P.M.M.and T3S, R14 & 15 E PMM. The Lionhead Recommended Wilderness straddles the Continental Divide along the Idaho-Montana border in the Henry's Lake Mtns , northwest of West Yellowstone, MT. | |||||
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Yellowstone Ranch Preserve Reciprocal Road Easement CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue an easement for an existing facility. No new construction. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T12S, R44E, NENE Sections 25. North of West Yellowstone MT near Rainbow Point, Horse Butte Area. | |||||
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Gallatin National Forest, Livingston Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Brumfield Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing private road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - NE 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 Sec. 10, T3N, R10E. Westside Crazy Mountains, Yellowstone Ranger District. | |||||
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Eagle Ridge Ranch Convenience Enclosure CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - E 1/2 Sec. 10, T3N, R10E. Westside Crazy Mountains, Yellowstone Ranger District. | |||||
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Eleanor Clark Private Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing priate road special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 14, T6S, R9E. Bulldozer Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District. | |||||
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Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Montana State University Pit Tag Reader, Special Use Perm CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Special use management - Research and Development |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Apply fixed PIT tag readers at mouth Lodgepole Cr & at mouth of Dugout Cr. in the Upper Shields River basin.Fixed PIT tag reader stations will consist of a 10 foot T-bar post in the ground with 8 feet exposed upon which will be two solar panels | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T5N, R11E, Sec, 8,9,10. Shields River basin, mouth of Lodgepole Creek and dugout Creek. | |||||
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Pine Creek Fish Habitat Enhancement and Access Improvement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Clint Sestrich 406-823-6985 csestrich@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enhance fish habitat with boulder-formed pools and create ADA fishing platform with new interpretative panel at Pine Creek Campground | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T4S, R.10E, Section 7. The project will occur at the existing fish habitat improvement/interpretive site along Pine Creek Campground trail south of Livingston, Montana. | |||||
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Templed Hills Organization Camp Amendment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend the Templed Hills Bible Camp Special Use Permi authorization to include a high ropes challenge course. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T6S, R10E, Sec. 29. Mill Creek Road. | |||||
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Weismann Water Transmission Line CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec. 17, T6S, R10E. East Fork Mill Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District. | |||||
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West Paradise Vegetation Treatment Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Barb Ping 406-522-2570 bping@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation treatment including the use of prescribed fire in the WUI to reduce fuel loadings and allow for natural processes (wildland fire use) in the nearby study area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T4S, T6S, R7E R8E. Paradise Valley, SW of Livingston MT, West side of Hwy 89. | |||||
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