Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Washakie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Wind River 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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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Loveland Ski Area Twist Run Snowmaking Line Addition CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2011 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Deb Ekstrand 303-567-3024 dekstrand@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve installation of 1900' of new snow making line on Twist Run. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, 76W, Section 28. Loveland Ski Area. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Shoshone Forest Plan Revision EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 09/24/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012 |
Expected:10/2013 |
12/2013 |
Carrie Christman 307-578-5118 cchristman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revision of the1986 Shoshone National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan under the procedures of the 1982 planning rule.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6719 |
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| Location: UNIT - Shoshone National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Sublette, Teton, Fremont, Hot Springs. Shoshone National Forest in northwest Wyoming. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Livestock Grazing Management and Permit Issuance (2012) EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 01/2013 |
Joe Hicks 307-527-6921 jhicks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of livestock management on the Meeteetse, Pickett Creek, Sage Creek and Piney Creek Allotments on the Greybull Ranger District and the Bear Creek, Wiggins Fork, Warm Springs and Wind River Allotments on the Wind River Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36961 |
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| Location: UNIT - Greybull Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Fremont. The Meeteetse, Pickett Creek, Sage Creek, Piney Creek Allotments-Greybull RD; the Bear Creek, Wiggins Fork, Warm Springs, Wind River Allotments-Wind River RD. | |||||
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Renew Special Use Permits for Communication Sites CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Hillary Hurla 307-455-4160 hhurla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew permits for six communication sites on the Washakie and Wind River Ranger Districts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38697 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Limestone, Lava Mountain, Roundtop, Sheep Ridge, and South Pass communication sites. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Clarks Fork Grazing Management Projects CE |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Joe Hicks 307-527-6921 jhicks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Two range improvement projects are proposed- Reef Creek Allotment Highway Right-of-Way Fence and Antelope Butte Water Development
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34473 |
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| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Projects are on the Clarks Fork Ranger District near Reef Creek and Antelope Butte. | |||||
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Clarks Fork Hazardous Fuels Pre-commercial Thinning and Planting Project EA |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 05/2013 |
Jason Brey 307-527-6921 jbrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pre-commercial thinning of dense lodgepole pine and mixed-conifer stands within wildland urban interface areas and tree planting in areas with poor regeneration after wildfire on the Clarks Fork Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. various locations on the Clarks Fork Ranger District. | |||||
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Switchback Ranch Aircraft Landing Site CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6291 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the reissuance of a 20 year special use permit for use of a small aircraft landing strip on Switchback Ranch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Switchback Ranch, west of Clark, WY. | |||||
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Switchback Ranch Heli-Site CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special area management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6291 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a reissue of the 20 year special use permit for occasional use of a helicopter landing site for the Switchback Ranch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Switchback Ranch located west of Clark, WY. | |||||
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Switchback Ranch Waterline Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6291 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the reissuance of a special use permit for an irrigation ditch to the Switchback Ranch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Switchback Ranch, west of Clark, WY. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Greater Greybull Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 | 04/2013 |
Jason Brey 307-527-6921 jbrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management activities to improve forest condition, reduce build up of hazardous fuels, enhance defensible space around historic Kirwin mining area, and improve wildlfie habitat. This project was previously the Wood River Vegetation Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37655 |
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| Location: UNIT - Greybull Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming. Wood River and Greybull River watershed. | |||||
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Wood River Valley Cross Country Ski Area Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 01/23/2012 | 02/2012 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue a special use permit to the Meeteetse Recreation District for the purpose of maintaining a cross-country ski park, including a warming hut and overnight cabin. The current permit has been in place for 20 years 5+/- miles of trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Greybull Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. The facilities and trail system are located along the South Fork of the Wood River, T46N, R103W, sections 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Sleeping Giant Ski Area Development Projects EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the development projects submitted by the Sleeping Giant Ski Area including a zip line, employee housing, a snow tubing area, and avalanche mitigation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Sleeping Giant Ski Area, located 50 miles west of Cody, WY. | |||||
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South Fork Ditch Authorizations CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:09/2012 |
12/2012 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Proposal to issue authorizations for five ditches for the conveyance of water from National Forest System lands to private ranches.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32217 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T48N, R106W, secs. 8, 9, 17 and 18; T49N, R105W, sec. 30. South Fork drainage approximately 36 miles southwest of Cody. | |||||
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WYDOT Stockpile Fishhawk Site CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to WYDOT to utilize a 3 acre site near the Fishhawk Trailhead. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Forest Road #444 near Fishhahwk Trailhead, North Fork Shoshone River. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Washakie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Dickinson Park Guard Station Septic Tank Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Scott Berkenfield 307-335-2150 sberkenfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the septic tank at the guard station, new tank, same location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38693 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Dickinson Park Guard Station. | |||||
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Food Storage Infrastructure CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Diane Probasco 307-455-4171 dprobasco@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve the condition and location of food storage infrastructure on the Washakie Ranger District. Possibly place bear poles along the Loop Road and at highly used dispersed camp sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38694 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Locations in the Washakie Ranger District - along the Loop Road and at highly used dispersed camp sites. | |||||
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Little Popo Agie Crossing and Reroute EA |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 | 07/2013 |
Steven Schacht 406-932-5155 sschacht@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute road for resource protection.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18019 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T. 31 N., R. 100 W. Pass Creek area. | |||||
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Livestock Grazing Management and Permit Issuance (2011) EA |
- Grazing management | Completed | Actual: 03/12/2012 | 06/2012 |
Brad Russell 307-335-2174 brussell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of the Maxon Basin, South Pass, and Ed Young Basin commercial livestock grazing allotments in the Washakie Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34446 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Three grazing allotments, located on the southern end of the Washakie Ranger District, outside of Lander, WY. | |||||
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Loop Road Fuel Break EA |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/14/2011 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
04/2013 |
Andy McWilliams 307-332-5460 amcwilliams@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reduce fuel loads along Forest Service Road 300 through mechanical treatment and prescribed fire operations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8271 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Units will be identified along FSR #300 (Loop Road) from Bruce's Landing to South Pass, south of Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming. | |||||
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South Zone Bridge Improvements CE |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/10/2010 |
Expected:06/2012 |
09/2012 |
Steven Schacht 307-335-2171 sschacht@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace or improve bridge structures on four bridges located in the Lander and Dubois areas. Includes two bridges in Dickinson Park, one in Maxon Basin, and one near Warm Spring.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28036 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T33N., R2W, sec 4; T31N., R100W sec 32; T42N., R108W sec 29. Dickinson Park & Maxon Basin near Lander, WY and Warm Spring near Dubois, WY. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Burroughs Creek Ditch CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:09/2012 |
12/2012 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Proposal to issue an authorization for a water-conveyance ditch to convey water from National Forest System lands to a private ranch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32218 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R107W, secs. 24-26. Approximately 9.2 miles north of the town of Dubois. | |||||
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Campbell Small Tracts Act Conveyance CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Conveyance of approximately 1000 square feet of National Forest System lands under Small Tracts Act authority to resolve a house encroachment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R109W, sec. 21. Approximately 18.5 miles northwest of the town of Dubois, WY, and closely adjacent to U.S. Highway 26/287. | |||||
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Chambley Outfitter/Guide Business Transfer CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 05/2012 |
Hillary Hurla 307-455-4160 hhurla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to the new owner - terms and conditions would be the same as in the existing permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38695 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Wind River Ranger District. | |||||
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Crooked Creek Winter Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Hillary Hurla 307-455-4160 hhurla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew the special use permit with the same terms and conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38698 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Wind River Ranger District. | |||||
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Reissuance of Brooks Lake Lodge Resort and Outfitting/Guiding Permits CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Scott Berkenfield 307-335-2150 sberkenfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: There is no need to reissue the special use permit at this time. This project is cancelled.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31191 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T44N, R110W, secs. 23 and 25. In the Brooks Lake area, approximately 24 miles northwest of the town of Dubois. | |||||
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T Cross Ranch Exchange CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:06/2013 |
08/2013 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Proposal to exchange approximately four acres of National Forest System lands for approximately four acres of private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32216 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R106W, sec. 7; T43N, R107W, sec. 12. Approximately 12 miles north of the town of Dubois. | |||||
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