Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012 Lolo National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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, Lolo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R1 - Northern Region, Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
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 10/2012	Expected:10/2012	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/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
Land Management Planning Rule EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	Completed	Actual: 03/23/2012	08/2012	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
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
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R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Forest Plan Revision, Lolo, Bitterroot and Flathead National Forests EIS	- Land management planning	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Barbara Beckes 406-329-3809 bbeckes@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Plan Revision Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/wmpz/
Location: UNIT - Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Flathead National Forest All Units, Lolo National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Flathead, Granite, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders. Western Montana.
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Lolo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Deer Uncle Sam Small Tree Thinning and McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning Projects CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/23/2012	Expected:07/2012	09/2012	Carly Aniballi 406-626-5429 caniballi@fs.fed.us
Description: Non-commercial thinning of small trees in previously harvested stands to increase tree health and vigor, decrease the risk of insects and disease, and improve forest resiliency and resistance to wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38645
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Deer Uncle Sam - T13N, R 18W, Sec. 28, 33, 34, - McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning - T14N, R25W, Sec 9, 16, 17,. Deer Uncle Sam Small Tree Thinning project is located in the Deer Creek drainage on the Msla RD, McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning project is located South of Quartz Creek on the Ninemile RD.
PBR2000 EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Barbara Beckes 406-329-3809 bbeckes@fs.fed.us
Description: The Lolo Post Burn EIS decision was not upheld in court. This project would issue a new decision to complete restoration activities originally analyzed in the EIS.Timber harvest is not proposed, only road stabilization, storage, and decommissioning Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22553
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Superior Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula, Sanders. LEGAL - Primary the Ninemile and Trout Creek Drainages. Ninemile, Superior, and Plains Ranger Districts on the Lolo National Forest.
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Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Carbaryl Application: Crazy/Pattee Canyon and Rock Creek CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 04/24/2012	06/2012	Elizabeth Wood (406) 329-3706 eawood@fs.fed.us
Description: Application of the insecticide Carbaryl to prevent mountain pine beetle attack and mortaliity in pine trees in the Crazy/Pattee Canyon and Rock Creek recreation areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38265
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - USGS Quad Name and Number: Southeast Missoula (1670) and Quigg Peak (1932). Crazy Canyon Parking Area, Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, Rock Creek Guard Station (a/k/a Cabin), Hogback homestead, and Morgan-Case Homestead.
Carbaryl Application: Rattlesnake Trailheads and Rattlesnake Trail (Road 99) CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 04/19/2012	06/2012	Elizabeth Wood (406 329-3706 eawood@fs.fed.us
Description: Application of the insecticide Carbaryl to prevent mountain pine beetle attack and mortality on pine trees in the Rattlesnake Trailheads and Rattlesnake Trail (Road 99). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38301
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Main Trailheads: E1/2 Section 35, T14N, R19W - First 3 Miles of main trail: Section 19, T14N, R18W, Sections 25,26, & 35, T14N, R19W. (USGS Quad Name: NE Missoula - USGS Quad Number: 1582). Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. (Areas of treatment are located on the main trailhead, the horse trailhead, and approximately 150 feet on each side of the first three miles of the main trail).
Crazy-Pattee Timberstand Improvement Project CE	- Recreation management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 04/10/2012	12/2012	Joshua Angert 406-329-3714 jangert@fs.fed.us
Description: Improvement of forest stand health on approximately 130 acres in the Crazy Canyon drainage and 42 acres in the Pattee Picnic Area. Treatments would include the removal of dead and dying trees affected by the mountain pine beetle and dwarf mistletoe. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36964
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R19W, Sec 36; T12N, R19W, Sec 1 & 2. Pattee Canyon Recreation Area, Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.
Dry Gulch Access Road 9961 CE	- Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/24/2011	Expected:08/2012	09/2012	Patrick Corts 406-329-3860 pcorts@fs.fed.us
Description: Seasonal road access for the Estate of Earl M. Pruyn along approx. 9 miles of Forest Road #9961. Includes provision for seasonal access (April - November) to 1,040 acres of private land in the Black Mtn Area west of Missoula. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36807
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R21W, Section 22, 28, 32, and 34 (USGS Quad Names and Numbers: Blue Mountain 121 and Camp Creek 122). Upper O'Brien Creek / Black Mountain area west of Missoula, Montana.
Lee Creek Campground - Existing Powerline Replacement CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 05/17/2012	05/2012	Patrick Corts 406-329-3860 pcorts@fs.fed.us
Description: The existing electrical line to the campground pumphouse and the host area is deteriorating and needs to be replaced. The replacement line will connect to the main electrical line located across Highway 12 at the entrance to Lee Creek Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38760
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T11N, R23W, SE 1/4 Section 18. USGS Quad Name: Lolo Hot Springs Quad Number 138.
Marshall Woods Restoration Project EA	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Tami Paulsen 406-329-3731 tpaulsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Integrated resource management including vegetation and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, public education, and recreation enhancements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31552
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R18W, Sec. 4-8, 18,19; T13N, R19W, Sec.1, 2, 11-14, 22-24; T14N, R18W, Sec. 18-20, 2-34; T14N, R19W, Sec. 13, 23-26, 35, 36 PM MT. The 13,000 acre analysis area is approx. 5 mi. NW of Missoula in Missoula Co. and includes Rattlesnake Crk., Woods Gulch, Marshall Crk., and the S portion of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area.
Montana Snowbowl Ski Area Expansion EIS	- Special use management	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/11/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2012	Expected:12/2012	06/2013	Tami Paulsen 406-329-3731 tpaulsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Expansion of permitted ski area to provide additional winter recreational opportunities and improvement of ski area facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14392
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - sections 27, 28,32, 33,T15N, R19W; and sections 4 and 5 T14N, R19W, PMM. Nine miles north of Missioula, MT. The area directly west of the existing Montana Snowbowl ski area.
Sapphire Crest Trail CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Andy Kulla 406-329-3962 akulla@fs.fed.us
Description: Trail construction and reconstruction to connect existing trail segments, creating a 100-mile long non-motorized trail across the Lolo, Bitterroot, and Beaverhead National Forests on the Sapphire Divide. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32247
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T12N, R19W, Sections 12,13; T12N, R18W, Sections 18, 19, 20,21,27,28 and 24; T11N, R18W, Sections 3,10,15,22,27,26 and 36 and T10N, R18 W, Section 2. Sapphire Divide.
Welcome Creek Wilderness Forest Plan Amendment CE *NEW LISTING*	- Land management planning - Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/11/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	Al Hilshey 406-329-3970 ahilshey@fs.fed.us
Description: The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest is proposing to amend the Lolo National Forest Plan to include standards for the protection of wilderness character in the Welcome Creek Wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39285
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T10N, R18W; T10N, R17W; T9W, R17W, USGS Quade Name: Cleveland Mtn., Grizzly Point, Elk Mountain and Iris Point. 25 miles east of Missoula, MT, Sapphire Range.
West Riverside Tree Planting CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 04/24/2012	06/2012	Elizabeth Wood 661-548-6503 ext. 471 eawood@fs.fed.us
Description: Planting tree seedlings and protecting them from animal browsing with shade tubes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38135
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R18W, Sections 2,3,9,10,11,15,16 & 17 - T14N, R18W Sections 34 & 35. Missoula Ranger District.
White Mountain Outfitting, Lolo Hot Springs Equestrian Day Rides CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/17/2012	Expected:07/2012	07/2012	Laura Johnson Boudreaux 970-264-2268 ljohnsonboudreaux@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is for White Mountain Outfitters to conduct day trail rides on routes on the Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District. The equestrian trail rides would leave from Lolo Hot Springs Lodge and follow roads closed to motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39322
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Rides will start from T11N, R23W, Section 7, USGS Quad Name and Number: Lolo Hot Springs, #138. The routes used are located in the vicinity of the Lolo Hot Springs Lodge. Routes are along portions of roads closed to motorized use.
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Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Rennic Stark Project EA	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/08/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012	Expected:10/2012	09/2013	Tami Paulsen 406-329-3731 tpaulsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Integrated landscape management treatments designed to: improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels near communities, improve fish and wildlife connectivity, maintain water quality, and provide and maintain forest industry infrastructure. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31616
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula. LEGAL - T14N,R22W,sec5-7;T14N,R23W,sec 1-3,6:T14N,R24W,sec1,2; T15N,R22W,sec7,16,17,19-21,28-32;T15N,R23W,sec1-36;T15N,R24W,sec 1,2,10-13,24;T16N,R23W,sec 20,21,27-35;T16N,R24W sec25,26,34-36PM MT. The 36,000 acre analysis area is west of the Ninemile Ranger Station. It straddles the Ninemile Divide from the Clark Fork River on the southern boundary to Fire Creek on the north.
Upper Ninemile Placer Mine Reclamation EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 06/18/2012	09/2012	Chad Benson 406-626-5408 cwbenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reclamation of abandoned placer mines including restoration of stream channels and fish habitat along Upper Ninemile, Sawpit, Martina, and Twin Creeks. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32296
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 21, 22, 25-27, and 36, T17N, R24W. Various stream segments within the Ninemile Creek Drainage, Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.
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Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Antimony EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/08/2011	Expected:07/2012	09/2012	Patricia Partyka 406-826-4314 ppartyka@fs.fed.us
Description: Integrated ecosystem management including vegetation and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, and wildlife habitat restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32479
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - T21N, R32W, Sections 16-21, 28-30,. 13 miles west of Thompson Falls, MT within the Cox Gulch, Antimony Creek and Demont Creek drainages of the Prospect Creek watershed.
Clark Fork Corridor Fuels Reduction Project CE	- Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 04/05/2012	06/2012	Jon Airhart 406-826-4336 jairhart@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction on a total of approximately 173 acres within seven areas located along the Clark Fork River and/or Highway 200. Activities would include non-commercial thinning, hand-piling, chipping, and pile burning.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Section 34, T23N, R30W; Sections 26 & 35, T22N, R30W; Sections 15 &17, T21N, R28W; Section 25, T21N, R28W; Section 2, T20N, R27W; Section 8, T20N, R26W; Section 7, T19N, R25W. Seven areas along the Clark Fork River and/or Highway 200 between Paradise and just west of Thompson Falls, Montana.
Clear Creek EA	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/06/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012	Expected:11/2012	09/2013	Patricia Partyka 406-826-4314 ppartyka@fs.fed.us
Description: Integrated landscape management including forest vegetation restoration, wildlife habitat and watershed improvements, and recreation enhancements within the Clear Creek drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32480
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - T21N, R30-32W; T22N, R30-32W. Clear Creek drainage within the Prospect watershed about 3 miles west of Thompson Falls, Montana.
Cooper Gulch Bank Stabilization CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	Jennifer Mickelson 406-826-4350 jmickelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Placement of brush bundles and/or coir (coconut fiber) logs, and planting of native vegetation along approximately 250 feet of stream to maintain fish habitat and stream bank stability. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39143
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Section 31, T21N, R31W. Cooper Gulch, approximately 1/2 mile above confluence with Prospect Creek.
Henry Creek and Swamp Creek Range Allotment Management Plans Revision EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/26/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012	Expected:09/2012	12/2012	Bruce Higgins 406-777-7427 bdhiggins@fs.fed.us
Description: Update Allotment Management Plans for Forest Plan compliance, incorporating changes that have been implemented through previous operating plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36247
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Henry Creek Drainage, T20N, R25W, Sec. 14,21-23, 25-29, 32-36, and T19N, R25W, Sec. 2-5. Swamp Creek drainage, T20N, R28W, Sec. 23-27, 34-36; T20N, R27W, Sec. 14-36. Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Henry and Swamp Creek drainages.
Liver Gulch Water Users Assoc. SUP Renewal CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 06/18/2012	11/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a special use authorization for an existing water transmission system serving multiple users.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - NE 1/4 of Section 5; T21N, R28W; P.M.MT USGS Quade Name - Eddy Mountain, Montana. Located 5 miles West of Thompson Falls, MT in the Lower Thompson River Drainage.
Mule Pasture Prescribed Burn Project CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 04/26/2012	03/2013	Richard Griffin 406-826-4325 rgriffin@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burning on 320-acre Forest Service administrative site adjacent to Thompson Falls.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - S 1/2, Section 5, T21N, R29W, P.M.M. Forest Service administrative site located immediately north of Thompson Falls.
Pilgeram Farms SUP Renewal CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 06/18/2012	11/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a special use authorization for intermittent livestock use on an isolated 40 acre parcel surrounded by Pilgeram Farms property.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - SW1/4, SE1/4 Section 4; T20N, R26W, P.M.MT USGS Quad Name: Weeksville, MT. Located 3 miles NW of Plains, MT.
River Outfitter Special Use Permits EA	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/03/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012	Expected:12/2012	03/2013	David Wrobleski 406-826-4321 dwrobleski@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of additional outfitter permits for recreational river use for the lower 11 miles of the Thompson River and the Clark Fork River along Highway 135. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37358
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. Clark Fork River located along Highway 135 and the lower 11 miles of the Thompson River.
West Fork Fishtrap Creek Woody Debris CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	Jennifer Mickelson 406-826-4350 jmickelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Placement of logs and coarse woody debris in approximately of 4 miles of stream to maintain fish habitat and stream bank stability. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39142
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, and 32-34, T24N, R28W. West Fork Fishtrap Creek between confluences of Fishtrap Creek and Stony Lake Creek.
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Lolo National Forest, Seeley 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
Bt Insecticide Application - Big Larch Campground CE *NEW LISTING*	- Watershed management - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 06/28/2012	06/2012	Elizabeth Wood 406-329-3706 eawood@fs.fed.us
Description: Application of bacterial insecticide to prevent spruce budworm from defoliating Douglas-fir screening material in the Big Larch Campground/Recreation area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39120
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 and SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, T17N, R15W USGS Quad Name and Number: Seeley Lake East, 47113-B4. Big Larch Campground and Recreation Area.
Center Horse EIS	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2012	Expected:06/2013	07/2014	Tami Paulsen 406-329-3731 tpaulsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Project is still under development; public scoping is anticipated to begin in 2012. The purpose of this restoration project is to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and maintain and enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Powell. LEGAL - T16N, R11W, S 19,20,29-32; T16N, R12W, S 2,7,11-15,17-20,22-36; T16N, R13W, S 1-27; T16N, R14W S 1-5,9-15,22-24,26,27; T17 R12W S18,19,30,31; T17N, R13W S 3,4,7,9-36; T17N, R14W S 12-14,23-27, 34-36. The 61,000 acre Center Horse Project area is about 14 miles north of Ovando and includes the N. FK. Cottonwood and Spring Ck drainages on the west and the McCabe ck drainage on the east.
Cottonwood Stream Restortion Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012	Expected:09/2012	07/2013	Shane Hendrickson 406-329-3727 shendrickson@fs.fed.us
Description: Restoration of approximately 2,500 feet of stream channel including relocation or removal of one dispersed recreation site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38354
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 10,11,12, & 13, T16N, R14W USGS Quad Name and Number: Morrel Mountain 1416. Approximately 7 miles east of the town of Seeley Lake, MT within the upper reaches of the Cottonwood Creek watershed located entirely on National Forest System Land.
Horseshoe West Fuels Reduction and Restoration EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/16/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012	Expected:10/2012	08/2013	Julie Knutson 559-920-6646 jcknutson@fs.fed.us
Description: Integrated landscape management including hazardous fuels reduction, vegetation restoration, and wildlife habitat improvement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33308
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 8, 9, 17-21, and 30, T16N, R14W and Sections 13, 24, and 25, T16N, R15W. Approximately 3 miles southeast of Seeley Lake, Montana near the Double Arrow and Big Sky Lake subdivisions.
Westside Roadside Timber Salvage CE *NEW LISTING*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/24/2012	Expected:09/2012	06/2013	Joshua Angert 406-329-3714 jangert@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial and Personal use treatment of approximately 95 acres of dead and dying timber within 150 feet of road shoulder along portions of Forest Service Roads 4349, 2190, and 2192 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39651
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T17N, R15W, Sections 7, 18, 29 and 30. Portions of Westside Bypass and Archibald Loop roads, Seeley Lake Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.
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Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
BPA Bald Mt. Communication Site Lease Request CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012	Expected:08/2012	12/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Communication lease request for construction of new building, tower and removal of existing structures at the Bald Mountain Communication Site. Clearing of land for a passive reflector on the CC Divide and maintenance of Road 16930 to the site.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SE1/4, SW1/4, SW1/4 of Section 24; T19N, R23W; and NE1/4, NE1/4, NW1/4 Section 30 T20N, R31W, P.M.MT - USGS Quad: Slatese NE, Lookout Pass. Bald Mt. Communication Site SW of Lookout Pass and CC Divide 3 miles N of Taft Interchange on I-90.
Cedar-Thom EIS	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/28/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2013	Expected:01/2013	09/2013	Patricia Partyka 406-826-4314 ppartyka@fs.fed.us
Description: Integrated forest management including: vegetation and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, and recreation enhancements within the Cedar and Thompson Creek drainages, located southwest of Superior, Montana. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29614
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T15N, R28W; T15N, R27W; T16N, R28W; T16N, R27W; T16N, R26W; T17N, R27W. Cedar and Thompson Creek drainages, located southwest of Superior, MT.
Dry Joe Ecosystem Maintenance Burning CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 04/30/2012	05/2013	Lorie Cotter 406-822-3916 lcotter@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burning of approximately 5900 acres within several drainages located between the towns of St. Regis and Superior, Montana
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T17N, R28W, Sections 9, 10, 15-17, 20, 21, 24-27 & 34-36; T17N, R27W, Sections 5-8, 17-21, 25-31 & 34-36; T18N, R27W, Sections 26 & 27; T18N, R26W, Sections 27-29, 32, 33; T16N, R28W, Sections 2-4. Several drainages located between the towns of St. Regis and Superior, Montana.
Flying H. Ranch Special Use Permit Request EA *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/04/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012	Expected:09/2012	11/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit for cultivation and production of hay on 35 acres of National Forest Land acquired in the October 2011 Montana DNRC land exchange. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38939
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - S 1/2 of the S 1/2 of Section 16, T17N, R27 W; P.M.MT - USGS Quad Name, Illinois Peak SE. Located southwest of Sloway Campground and south of the Southside Road #69.
Gogo LLC Thompson Peak Communication Site Request CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authorization request for installation of communication equipment on the first floor of the Thompson Peak Lookout at the Thompson Peak Communication Site.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SE1/4, NW1/4, NE1/4 Section 5, T16N, R26W P.M.MT - USGS Quad Name: Superior NW. Located at the Thompson Peak Communication Site south of Superior, MT.
Haynes Private Property Access Road via Road 16960 CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Travis and Donna Haynes have requested yearlong access to property they own in Sect. 8 & 9, T17N, R26W. Access would be through existing road 16960 which is an "A" closure.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. T17N, R26W, NW1/4 Sect. 9.
Kraszewski Road 18627 Special Use Request CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authorization for routine maintenance and snow plowing of Mullan Camel Road 18627 and snow plowing of the Camels Hump Highway from M.P. 3.80-4.80.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SW1/4, NW1/4, NW1/4 Section 9; SE1/4, NE1/4, NE1/4 Section 8; T18N, R28W; P.M.MT - USGS Quad Name: St. Regis SW. Located west of St. Regis from M. P. 3.80 to 4.80 on Camels Hump Highway.
Long Creek MMA Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Fuels management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/04/2012	Expected:07/2012	09/2012	Robert Derleth 406-822-3952 rderleth@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide a maximum manageable Area (MMA) for a prescribed burning project on the Clearwater NF, called the Long Creek Fuels.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T14N, R26W, Sections 30-32; T14N, R27W, Sections 3-6, 7-11, 14-17, 22-24, 25-26 and 36; and T15N, R27W, Sections 31-33; USGS Quad Names and Numbers: Hoodoo Pass, 6151, Straight Peak NW 6142-2-2,. Upper reaches of the Trout Creek and Fish Creek Drainages approx 15 miles S of Superior MT.
Mattox Water Transmission Line CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit request for a waterline using the following existing facilities: 1) 2' dia. by 900' of above ground black plastic pipe; 2) A water collection device consisting of a perforated plastic barrel in the stream channel
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Beginning in the NW 1/4, NW 1/4, NW 1/4 of Sec. 16; through the very NE corner of Sec. 17 and ending where it enters private property in the SE 1/4, SE1/4, SE 1/4 of Sec. 8 T16N, R26W; P.M.MT. An unnamed tributary NE of Upham Creek, in the Cedar Creek drainage SE of Superior.
Mink Peak/Prospect Mountain Whitebark Pine Research Study CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 05/10/2012	07/2012	Bruce Erickson 406-822-3957 berickson@fs.fed.us
Description: Noncommercial thinning, pruning, & underburning on up to 200 acres to maintain whitebark pine stands as part of research study conducted by the Rocky Mountain Research Station.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Section 34, T16N, R28W; Section 21, T15N, R27W. Mink Peak and Prospect Mountain, about 10 miles southwest of Superior.
Nieslanik Water Transmission Ditch SUP Request CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/19/2011	Expected:07/2012	07/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing water transmission ditch that carries water from a point of diversion on E. Fk. Timber Creek to Broken Heart Ranch for domestic use.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NE 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4; AND SE 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4; AND THE SW 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4 Sec 9; T19N, R30W P.M.M. Quad Name Haugan NW. Beginning at the point of diversion on the E. Fk. Timber Creek, proceeding in a southwesterly direction and ending where it enters the north property line of the Broken Heart Ranch.
Route of the Olympian EA	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/23/2011	Expected:08/2012	06/2013	Norma Staaf 406-329-3724 nstaaf@fs.fed.us
Description: Motorized and non-motorized recreation and travel management on approximately 30 miles of abandoned railroad grades (Milwaukee and Northern Pacific) between Taft and St. Regis, Montana. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32498
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. The Milwaukee and Northern Pacific abandoned railroad grades between Taft and Saltese, Montana.
Summer Trails Motorized Management EA	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/12/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013	Expected:04/2013	06/2013	Allen Byrd 406-822-3977 allenbyrd@fs.fed.us
Description: Motorized recreation management including development and authorization of trails and roads for All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use, and closure and restoration of areas damaged by unauthorized Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28845
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T17 - 19N, R28 - 32W. West end of the Superior Ranger District from Twomile Creek to Lookout Pass Ski Area.
Tricon Deer Creek Road CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Tricon Timber is requesting access to a 40 acre parcel they own (near Haugan MT) in T19N, R29W, Sect. 31 requiring construction of approx 3100' of new rd. across FS lands. Rd would begin on UpUP Rd #4207 and follow trail 250 to the parcel.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T18N, R30W, Sect 1, NE1/4 and T18N, R29W Sect 6, NW1/4, NW1/4. T18N, R30W, Sect 1, NE1/4 and T18N, R29W Sect 6, NW1/4, NW1/4.
Twomile Bypass Trail Easement CE	- Recreation management - Land acquisition	Completed	Actual: 04/20/2012	06/2012	Ronald Schlader 406-822-3915 rschlader@fs.fed.us
Description: Acquisition of an easement from the Montana Department of Transportation for the construction of approximately 800' of trail.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SW 1/4, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 OF Sec. 28; T18N, R28W; P.M.M. Beginning at the edge of the Old Milwaukee Railroad right-of-way near the mouth of Twomile Creek and ending at MP 0.28 on Twomile Road 431.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012
Lolo National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

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 10/2012

Expected:10/2012

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/

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Land Management Planning Rule
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

Completed

Actual: 03/23/2012

08/2012

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

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.

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R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Forest Plan Revision, Lolo, Bitterroot and Flathead National Forests
EIS

- Land management planning

On Hold

N/A

Barbara Beckes
406-329-3809
bbeckes@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest Plan Revision
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/wmpz/

Location: UNIT - Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Flathead National Forest All Units, Lolo National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Flathead, Granite, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders. Western Montana.

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Lolo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Deer Uncle Sam Small Tree Thinning and McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning Projects
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/23/2012

Expected:07/2012

09/2012

Carly Aniballi
406-626-5429
caniballi@fs.fed.us

Description: Non-commercial thinning of small trees in previously harvested stands to increase tree health and vigor, decrease the risk of insects and disease, and improve forest resiliency and resistance to wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38645

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Deer Uncle Sam - T13N, R 18W, Sec. 28, 33, 34, - McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning - T14N, R25W, Sec 9, 16, 17,. Deer Uncle Sam Small Tree Thinning project is located in the Deer Creek drainage on the Msla RD, McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning project is located South of Quartz Creek on the Ninemile RD.

PBR2000
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Barbara Beckes
406-329-3809
bbeckes@fs.fed.us

Description: The Lolo Post Burn EIS decision was not upheld in court. This project would issue a new decision to complete restoration activities originally analyzed in the EIS.Timber harvest is not proposed, only road stabilization, storage, and decommissioning
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22553

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Superior Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula, Sanders. LEGAL - Primary the Ninemile and Trout Creek Drainages. Ninemile, Superior, and Plains Ranger Districts on the Lolo National Forest.

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Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Carbaryl Application: Crazy/Pattee Canyon and Rock Creek
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 04/24/2012

06/2012

Elizabeth Wood
(406) 329-3706
eawood@fs.fed.us

Description: Application of the insecticide Carbaryl to prevent mountain pine beetle attack and mortaliity in pine trees in the Crazy/Pattee Canyon and Rock Creek recreation areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38265

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - USGS Quad Name and Number: Southeast Missoula (1670) and Quigg Peak (1932). Crazy Canyon Parking Area, Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, Rock Creek Guard Station (a/k/a Cabin), Hogback homestead, and Morgan-Case Homestead.

Carbaryl Application: Rattlesnake Trailheads and Rattlesnake Trail (Road 99)
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 04/19/2012

06/2012

Elizabeth Wood
(406 329-3706
eawood@fs.fed.us

Description: Application of the insecticide Carbaryl to prevent mountain pine beetle attack and mortality on pine trees in the Rattlesnake Trailheads and Rattlesnake Trail (Road 99).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38301

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Main Trailheads: E1/2 Section 35, T14N, R19W - First 3 Miles of main trail: Section 19, T14N, R18W, Sections 25,26, & 35, T14N, R19W. (USGS Quad Name: NE Missoula - USGS Quad Number: 1582). Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. (Areas of treatment are located on the main trailhead, the horse trailhead, and approximately 150 feet on each side of the first three miles of the main trail).

Crazy-Pattee Timberstand Improvement Project
CE

- Recreation management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 04/10/2012

12/2012

Joshua Angert
406-329-3714
jangert@fs.fed.us

Description: Improvement of forest stand health on approximately 130 acres in the Crazy Canyon drainage and 42 acres in the Pattee Picnic Area. Treatments would include the removal of dead and dying trees affected by the mountain pine beetle and dwarf mistletoe.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36964

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R19W, Sec 36; T12N, R19W, Sec 1 & 2. Pattee Canyon Recreation Area, Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.

Dry Gulch Access Road 9961
CE

- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/24/2011

Expected:08/2012

09/2012

Patrick Corts
406-329-3860
pcorts@fs.fed.us

Description: Seasonal road access for the Estate of Earl M. Pruyn along approx. 9 miles of Forest Road #9961. Includes provision for seasonal access (April - November) to 1,040 acres of private land in the Black Mtn Area west of Missoula.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36807

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R21W, Section 22, 28, 32, and 34 (USGS Quad Names and Numbers: Blue Mountain 121 and Camp Creek 122). Upper O'Brien Creek / Black Mountain area west of Missoula, Montana.

Lee Creek Campground - Existing Powerline Replacement
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 05/17/2012

05/2012

Patrick Corts
406-329-3860
pcorts@fs.fed.us

Description: The existing electrical line to the campground pumphouse and the host area is deteriorating and needs to be replaced. The replacement line will connect to the main electrical line located across Highway 12 at the entrance to Lee Creek Campground.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38760

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T11N, R23W, SE 1/4 Section 18. USGS Quad Name: Lolo Hot Springs Quad Number 138.

Marshall Woods Restoration Project
EA

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Tami Paulsen
406-329-3731
tpaulsen@fs.fed.us

Description: Integrated resource management including vegetation and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, public education, and recreation enhancements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31552

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R18W, Sec. 4-8, 18,19; T13N, R19W, Sec.1, 2, 11-14, 22-24; T14N, R18W, Sec. 18-20, 2-34; T14N, R19W, Sec. 13, 23-26, 35, 36 PM MT. The 13,000 acre analysis area is approx. 5 mi. NW of Missoula in Missoula Co. and includes Rattlesnake Crk., Woods Gulch, Marshall Crk., and the S portion of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area.

Montana Snowbowl Ski Area Expansion
EIS

- Special use management

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/11/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2012

Expected:12/2012

06/2013

Tami Paulsen
406-329-3731
tpaulsen@fs.fed.us

Description: Expansion of permitted ski area to provide additional winter recreational opportunities and improvement of ski area facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14392

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - sections 27, 28,32, 33,T15N, R19W; and sections 4 and 5 T14N, R19W, PMM. Nine miles north of Missioula, MT. The area directly west of the existing Montana Snowbowl ski area.

Sapphire Crest Trail
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Andy Kulla
406-329-3962
akulla@fs.fed.us

Description: Trail construction and reconstruction to connect existing trail segments, creating a 100-mile long non-motorized trail across the Lolo, Bitterroot, and Beaverhead National Forests on the Sapphire Divide.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32247

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T12N, R19W, Sections 12,13; T12N, R18W, Sections 18, 19, 20,21,27,28 and 24; T11N, R18W, Sections 3,10,15,22,27,26 and 36 and T10N, R18 W, Section 2. Sapphire Divide.

Welcome Creek Wilderness Forest Plan Amendment
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Land management planning
- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/11/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

Al Hilshey
406-329-3970
ahilshey@fs.fed.us

Description: The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest is proposing to amend the Lolo National Forest Plan to include standards for the protection of wilderness character in the Welcome Creek Wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39285

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T10N, R18W; T10N, R17W; T9W, R17W, USGS Quade Name: Cleveland Mtn., Grizzly Point, Elk Mountain and Iris Point. 25 miles east of Missoula, MT, Sapphire Range.

West Riverside Tree Planting
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 04/24/2012

06/2012

Elizabeth Wood
661-548-6503 ext. 471
eawood@fs.fed.us

Description: Planting tree seedlings and protecting them from animal browsing with shade tubes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38135

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R18W, Sections 2,3,9,10,11,15,16 & 17 - T14N, R18W Sections 34 & 35. Missoula Ranger District.

White Mountain Outfitting, Lolo Hot Springs Equestrian Day Rides
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/17/2012

Expected:07/2012

07/2012

Laura Johnson Boudreaux
970-264-2268
ljohnsonboudreaux@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposal is for White Mountain Outfitters to conduct day trail rides on routes on the Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District. The equestrian trail rides would leave from Lolo Hot Springs Lodge and follow roads closed to motorized use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39322

Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Rides will start from T11N, R23W, Section 7, USGS Quad Name and Number: Lolo Hot Springs, #138. The routes used are located in the vicinity of the Lolo Hot Springs Lodge. Routes are along portions of roads closed to motorized use.

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Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Rennic Stark Project
EA

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012

Expected:10/2012

09/2013

Tami Paulsen
406-329-3731
tpaulsen@fs.fed.us

Description: Integrated landscape management treatments designed to: improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels near communities, improve fish and wildlife connectivity, maintain water quality, and provide and maintain forest industry infrastructure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31616

Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula. LEGAL - T14N,R22W,sec5-7;T14N,R23W,sec 1-3,6:T14N,R24W,sec1,2; T15N,R22W,sec7,16,17,19-21,28-32;T15N,R23W,sec1-36;T15N,R24W,sec 1,2,10-13,24;T16N,R23W,sec 20,21,27-35;T16N,R24W sec25,26,34-36PM MT. The 36,000 acre analysis area is west of the Ninemile Ranger Station. It straddles the Ninemile Divide from the Clark Fork River on the southern boundary to Fire Creek on the north.

Upper Ninemile Placer Mine Reclamation
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 06/18/2012

09/2012

Chad Benson
406-626-5408
cwbenson@fs.fed.us

Description: Reclamation of abandoned placer mines including restoration of stream channels and fish habitat along Upper Ninemile, Sawpit, Martina, and Twin Creeks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32296

Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 21, 22, 25-27, and 36, T17N, R24W. Various stream segments within the Ninemile Creek Drainage, Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.

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Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Antimony
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/08/2011

Expected:07/2012

09/2012

Patricia Partyka
406-826-4314
ppartyka@fs.fed.us

Description: Integrated ecosystem management including vegetation and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, and wildlife habitat restoration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32479

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - T21N, R32W, Sections 16-21, 28-30,. 13 miles west of Thompson Falls, MT within the Cox Gulch, Antimony Creek and Demont Creek drainages of the Prospect Creek watershed.

Clark Fork Corridor Fuels Reduction Project
CE

- Fuels management

Completed

Actual: 04/05/2012

06/2012

Jon Airhart
406-826-4336
jairhart@fs.fed.us

Description: Fuels reduction on a total of approximately 173 acres within seven areas located along the Clark Fork River and/or Highway 200. Activities would include non-commercial thinning, hand-piling, chipping, and pile burning.

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Section 34, T23N, R30W; Sections 26 & 35, T22N, R30W; Sections 15 &17, T21N, R28W; Section 25, T21N, R28W; Section 2, T20N, R27W; Section 8, T20N, R26W; Section 7, T19N, R25W. Seven areas along the Clark Fork River and/or Highway 200 between Paradise and just west of Thompson Falls, Montana.

Clear Creek
EA

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/06/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012

Expected:11/2012

09/2013

Patricia Partyka
406-826-4314
ppartyka@fs.fed.us

Description: Integrated landscape management including forest vegetation restoration, wildlife habitat and watershed improvements, and recreation enhancements within the Clear Creek drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32480

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - T21N, R30-32W; T22N, R30-32W. Clear Creek drainage within the Prospect watershed about 3 miles west of Thompson Falls, Montana.

Cooper Gulch Bank Stabilization
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

Jennifer Mickelson
406-826-4350
jmickelson@fs.fed.us

Description: Placement of brush bundles and/or coir (coconut fiber) logs, and planting of native vegetation along approximately 250 feet of stream to maintain fish habitat and stream bank stability.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39143

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Section 31, T21N, R31W. Cooper Gulch, approximately 1/2 mile above confluence with Prospect Creek.

Henry Creek and Swamp Creek Range Allotment Management Plans Revision
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/26/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012

Expected:09/2012

12/2012

Bruce Higgins
406-777-7427
bdhiggins@fs.fed.us

Description: Update Allotment Management Plans for Forest Plan compliance, incorporating changes that have been implemented through previous operating plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36247

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Henry Creek Drainage, T20N, R25W, Sec. 14,21-23, 25-29, 32-36, and T19N, R25W, Sec. 2-5. Swamp Creek drainage, T20N, R28W, Sec. 23-27, 34-36; T20N, R27W, Sec. 14-36. Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Henry and Swamp Creek drainages.

Liver Gulch Water Users Assoc. SUP Renewal
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 06/18/2012

11/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Renewal of a special use authorization for an existing water transmission system serving multiple users.

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - NE 1/4 of Section 5; T21N, R28W; P.M.MT USGS Quade Name - Eddy Mountain, Montana. Located 5 miles West of Thompson Falls, MT in the Lower Thompson River Drainage.

Mule Pasture Prescribed Burn Project
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Completed

Actual: 04/26/2012

03/2013

Richard Griffin
406-826-4325
rgriffin@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribed burning on 320-acre Forest Service administrative site adjacent to Thompson Falls.

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - S 1/2, Section 5, T21N, R29W, P.M.M. Forest Service administrative site located immediately north of Thompson Falls.

Pilgeram Farms SUP Renewal
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 06/18/2012

11/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Renewal of a special use authorization for intermittent livestock use on an isolated 40 acre parcel surrounded by Pilgeram Farms property.

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - SW1/4, SE1/4 Section 4; T20N, R26W, P.M.MT USGS Quad Name: Weeksville, MT. Located 3 miles NW of Plains, MT.

River Outfitter Special Use Permits
EA

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/03/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012

Expected:12/2012

03/2013

David Wrobleski
406-826-4321
dwrobleski@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of additional outfitter permits for recreational river use for the lower 11 miles of the Thompson River and the Clark Fork River along Highway 135.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37358

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. Clark Fork River located along Highway 135 and the lower 11 miles of the Thompson River.

West Fork Fishtrap Creek Woody Debris
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

Jennifer Mickelson
406-826-4350
jmickelson@fs.fed.us

Description: Placement of logs and coarse woody debris in approximately of 4 miles of stream to maintain fish habitat and stream bank stability.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39142

Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, and 32-34, T24N, R28W. West Fork Fishtrap Creek between confluences of Fishtrap Creek and Stony Lake Creek.

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Lolo National Forest, Seeley 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

Bt Insecticide Application - Big Larch Campground
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Watershed management
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 06/28/2012

06/2012

Elizabeth Wood
406-329-3706
eawood@fs.fed.us

Description: Application of bacterial insecticide to prevent spruce budworm from defoliating Douglas-fir screening material in the Big Larch Campground/Recreation area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39120

Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 and SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, T17N, R15W USGS Quad Name and Number: Seeley Lake East, 47113-B4. Big Larch Campground and Recreation Area.

Center Horse
EIS

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2012

Expected:06/2013

07/2014

Tami Paulsen
406-329-3731
tpaulsen@fs.fed.us

Description: Project is still under development; public scoping is anticipated to begin in 2012. The purpose of this restoration project is to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and maintain and enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats.

Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Powell. LEGAL - T16N, R11W, S 19,20,29-32; T16N, R12W, S 2,7,11-15,17-20,22-36; T16N, R13W, S 1-27; T16N, R14W S 1-5,9-15,22-24,26,27; T17 R12W S18,19,30,31; T17N, R13W S 3,4,7,9-36; T17N, R14W S 12-14,23-27, 34-36. The 61,000 acre Center Horse Project area is about 14 miles north of Ovando and includes the N. FK. Cottonwood and Spring Ck drainages on the west and the McCabe ck drainage on the east.

Cottonwood Stream Restortion Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/02/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012

Expected:09/2012

07/2013

Shane Hendrickson
406-329-3727
shendrickson@fs.fed.us

Description: Restoration of approximately 2,500 feet of stream channel including relocation or removal of one dispersed recreation site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38354

Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 10,11,12, & 13, T16N, R14W USGS Quad Name and Number: Morrel Mountain 1416. Approximately 7 miles east of the town of Seeley Lake, MT within the upper reaches of the Cottonwood Creek watershed located entirely on National Forest System Land.

Horseshoe West Fuels Reduction and Restoration
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012

Expected:10/2012

08/2013

Julie Knutson
559-920-6646
jcknutson@fs.fed.us

Description: Integrated landscape management including hazardous fuels reduction, vegetation restoration, and wildlife habitat improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33308

Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 8, 9, 17-21, and 30, T16N, R14W and Sections 13, 24, and 25, T16N, R15W. Approximately 3 miles southeast of Seeley Lake, Montana near the Double Arrow and Big Sky Lake subdivisions.

Westside Roadside Timber Salvage
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/24/2012

Expected:09/2012

06/2013

Joshua Angert
406-329-3714
jangert@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial and Personal use treatment of approximately 95 acres of dead and dying timber within 150 feet of road shoulder along portions of Forest Service Roads 4349, 2190, and 2192
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39651

Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T17N, R15W, Sections 7, 18, 29 and 30. Portions of Westside Bypass and Archibald Loop roads, Seeley Lake Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.

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Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

BPA Bald Mt. Communication Site Lease Request
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012

Expected:08/2012

12/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Communication lease request for construction of new building, tower and removal of existing structures at the Bald Mountain Communication Site. Clearing of land for a passive reflector on the CC Divide and maintenance of Road 16930 to the site.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SE1/4, SW1/4, SW1/4 of Section 24; T19N, R23W; and NE1/4, NE1/4, NW1/4 Section 30 T20N, R31W, P.M.MT - USGS Quad: Slatese NE, Lookout Pass. Bald Mt. Communication Site SW of Lookout Pass and CC Divide 3 miles N of Taft Interchange on I-90.

Cedar-Thom
EIS

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/28/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2013

Expected:01/2013

09/2013

Patricia Partyka
406-826-4314
ppartyka@fs.fed.us

Description: Integrated forest management including: vegetation and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, and recreation enhancements within the Cedar and Thompson Creek drainages, located southwest of Superior, Montana.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29614

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T15N, R28W; T15N, R27W; T16N, R28W; T16N, R27W; T16N, R26W; T17N, R27W. Cedar and Thompson Creek drainages, located southwest of Superior, MT.

Dry Joe Ecosystem Maintenance Burning
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Completed

Actual: 04/30/2012

05/2013

Lorie Cotter
406-822-3916
lcotter@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribed burning of approximately 5900 acres within several drainages located between the towns of St. Regis and Superior, Montana

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T17N, R28W, Sections 9, 10, 15-17, 20, 21, 24-27 & 34-36; T17N, R27W, Sections 5-8, 17-21, 25-31 & 34-36; T18N, R27W, Sections 26 & 27; T18N, R26W, Sections 27-29, 32, 33; T16N, R28W, Sections 2-4. Several drainages located between the towns of St. Regis and Superior, Montana.

Flying H. Ranch Special Use Permit Request
EA

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012

Expected:09/2012

11/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of a special use permit for cultivation and production of hay on 35 acres of National Forest Land acquired in the October 2011 Montana DNRC land exchange.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38939

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - S 1/2 of the S 1/2 of Section 16, T17N, R27 W; P.M.MT - USGS Quad Name, Illinois Peak SE. Located southwest of Sloway Campground and south of the Southside Road #69.

Gogo LLC Thompson Peak Communication Site Request
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use authorization request for installation of communication equipment on the first floor of the Thompson Peak Lookout at the Thompson Peak Communication Site.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SE1/4, NW1/4, NE1/4 Section 5, T16N, R26W P.M.MT - USGS Quad Name: Superior NW. Located at the Thompson Peak Communication Site south of Superior, MT.

Haynes Private Property Access Road via Road 16960
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Travis and Donna Haynes have requested yearlong access to property they own in Sect. 8 & 9, T17N, R26W. Access would be through existing road 16960 which is an "A" closure.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. T17N, R26W, NW1/4 Sect. 9.

Kraszewski Road 18627 Special Use Request
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use authorization for routine maintenance and snow plowing of Mullan Camel Road 18627 and snow plowing of the Camels Hump Highway from M.P. 3.80-4.80.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SW1/4, NW1/4, NW1/4 Section 9; SE1/4, NE1/4, NE1/4 Section 8; T18N, R28W; P.M.MT - USGS Quad Name: St. Regis SW. Located west of St. Regis from M. P. 3.80 to 4.80 on Camels Hump Highway.

Long Creek MMA Project
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Fuels management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/04/2012

Expected:07/2012

09/2012

Robert Derleth
406-822-3952
rderleth@fs.fed.us

Description: Provide a maximum manageable Area (MMA) for a prescribed burning project on the Clearwater NF, called the Long Creek Fuels.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T14N, R26W, Sections 30-32; T14N, R27W, Sections 3-6, 7-11, 14-17, 22-24, 25-26 and 36; and T15N, R27W, Sections 31-33; USGS Quad Names and Numbers: Hoodoo Pass, 6151, Straight Peak NW 6142-2-2,. Upper reaches of the Trout Creek and Fish Creek Drainages approx 15 miles S of Superior MT.

Mattox Water Transmission Line
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use permit request for a waterline using the following existing facilities: 1) 2' dia. by 900' of above ground black plastic pipe; 2) A water collection device consisting of a perforated plastic barrel in the stream channel

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Beginning in the NW 1/4, NW 1/4, NW 1/4 of Sec. 16; through the very NE corner of Sec. 17 and ending where it enters private property in the SE 1/4, SE1/4, SE 1/4 of Sec. 8 T16N, R26W; P.M.MT. An unnamed tributary NE of Upham Creek, in the Cedar Creek drainage SE of Superior.

Mink Peak/Prospect Mountain Whitebark Pine Research Study
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 05/10/2012

07/2012

Bruce Erickson
406-822-3957
berickson@fs.fed.us

Description: Noncommercial thinning, pruning, & underburning on up to 200 acres to maintain whitebark pine stands as part of research study conducted by the Rocky Mountain Research Station.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Section 34, T16N, R28W; Section 21, T15N, R27W. Mink Peak and Prospect Mountain, about 10 miles southwest of Superior.

Nieslanik Water Transmission Ditch SUP Request
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/19/2011

Expected:07/2012

07/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing water transmission ditch that carries water from a point of diversion on E. Fk. Timber Creek to Broken Heart Ranch for domestic use.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NE 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4; AND SE 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4; AND THE SW 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4 Sec 9; T19N, R30W P.M.M. Quad Name Haugan NW. Beginning at the point of diversion on the E. Fk. Timber Creek, proceeding in a southwesterly direction and ending where it enters the north property line of the Broken Heart Ranch.

Route of the Olympian
EA

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/23/2011

Expected:08/2012

06/2013

Norma Staaf
406-329-3724
nstaaf@fs.fed.us

Description: Motorized and non-motorized recreation and travel management on approximately 30 miles of abandoned railroad grades (Milwaukee and Northern Pacific) between Taft and St. Regis, Montana.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32498

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. The Milwaukee and Northern Pacific abandoned railroad grades between Taft and Saltese, Montana.

Summer Trails Motorized Management
EA

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013

Expected:04/2013

06/2013

Allen Byrd
406-822-3977
allenbyrd@fs.fed.us

Description: Motorized recreation management including development and authorization of trails and roads for All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use, and closure and restoration of areas damaged by unauthorized Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28845

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T17 - 19N, R28 - 32W. West end of the Superior Ranger District from Twomile Creek to Lookout Pass Ski Area.

Tricon Deer Creek Road
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Tricon Timber is requesting access to a 40 acre parcel they own (near Haugan MT) in T19N, R29W, Sect. 31 requiring construction of approx 3100' of new rd. across FS lands. Rd would begin on UpUP Rd #4207 and follow trail 250 to the parcel.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T18N, R30W, Sect 1, NE1/4 and T18N, R29W Sect 6, NW1/4, NW1/4. T18N, R30W, Sect 1, NE1/4 and T18N, R29W Sect 6, NW1/4, NW1/4.

Twomile Bypass Trail Easement
CE

- Recreation management
- Land acquisition

Completed

Actual: 04/20/2012

06/2012

Ronald Schlader
406-822-3915
rschlader@fs.fed.us

Description: Acquisition of an easement from the Montana Department of Transportation for the construction of approximately 800' of trail.

Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SW 1/4, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 OF Sec. 28; T18N, R28W; P.M.M. Beginning at the edge of the Old Milwaukee Railroad right-of-way near the mouth of Twomile Creek and ending at MP 0.28 on Twomile Road 431.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012Lolo National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012
Lolo National Forest