Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, Canjilon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, Jicarilla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, Questa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Carson National Forest, Tres Piedras 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 09/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
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 |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@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 |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Glen Stein 208-869-5405 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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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Supplement to the Final EIS for Invasive Plant Control Project EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/01/2000 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
07/2012 |
John Phillips 575-638-5526 jcphillips@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A supplement to the Final EIS for Invasive Plant Control Project on the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests to disclose, review, and assess additional information. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Carson National Forest All Units, Santa Fe National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos. Carson and Santa Fe National Forests in New Mexico. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Proposed Forest Plan Amendment for Management of Planned and Unplanned Ignitions EA |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Notice of Initiation 04/06/2009 |
Expected:07/2011 |
10/2011 |
Audrey Kuykendall 575-758-6200 akuykendall@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Carson National Forest proposes to amend its land and resource management plan to change forest-wide and management area prescriptions for fire management and update language related to fire terminology.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27742 |
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| Location: UNIT - Carson National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax, Rio Arriba, Taos. Carson National Forest. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2011 Sipapu Ski Area Summer Operation Projects CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 09/2011 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Carson NF proposes to authorize the Sipapu Ski Area to permanently install an existing temporary lift, install a buried snow-making pipeline, and remove selected trees within the existing permit area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 22N, R. 13E, Sections 10 and 15. Within the boundary of the Sipapu Ski Area. | |||||
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Agua Piedra Flood Damage Repair CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 09/2011 |
Zigmund Napkora 575-758-6311 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Repair flood damage near the Agua Piedra Barrier Free Site by stabilizing portions of streambank and installing channel structures along the Rio Pueblo, re-establishing pier access, removing damaged sidewalk and connecting to day-use parking area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 23N, R. 13E, Section 14. Agua Piedra Barrier Free Day-Use Site and Fishing Pier. | |||||
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Angostura Trailhead CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 | 10/2011 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve recreation opportunities by delineating parking; reduce sedimentation and enhance native riparian vegetation by rehabilitating user-developed spur roads; issue a special use authorization for access to private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 21N, R. 14E, Section 30. At the junction of State Highway 518 and Forest Road 89. | |||||
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Molly Mine Claim Mineral Exploration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 09/2011 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Permit mineral exploration, not to exceed one year from the time of initiation of operations, at the existing Molly Mine Claim (MC#189054/189055) site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 25N, R. 13E, Section 27. Molly Mine Claim (MC#089054/089055). | |||||
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Romero Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 09/2011 |
Melvin Herrera 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project will entail the felling and removal of trees in addition to prescribed burning on approximately 1,300 acres to improve wildlife habitat and forest health. Project area is comprised of primarily ponderosa pine with pinyon pine and juniper. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.21N., R.11E., Sec(s) 11,12. Project located on the southwestern end of the Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. | |||||
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Travel Management on the Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/31/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
01/2012 |
Jack Carpenter 575-758-6200 jdcarpenter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Designation of roads open to motorized public travel, closure of roads to motorized public travel. Elimination of cross-country motorized travel.Forest Plan amendment is required. Draft EA is expected to go out for 30-day comment June 2011.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25677 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax, Rio Arriba, Taos. LEGAL - east and south of Taos, New Mexico includes area south to Truchas, New Mexico. Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest, northern New Mexico. | |||||
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Tri State Transmission Line Vegetation Management Plan EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 06/2012 |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 melder@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approval of 2010 proposed plan, including access across NFS lands | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - sections in T 25N R 13E thru T25N R 15E. North of US 64, in Taos Canyon. | |||||
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Valle de Los Romeros and Osha Pass Riparian Wetland Habitat Improvement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/16/2010 |
Expected:07/2011 |
07/2011 |
Zigmund Napkora 575-758-6311 znapkora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: restore surface drainage on trail 70, relocate portion of trail 13, obliterate and rehab unauthorized routes, stabilize headcuts, maintaing/rehab existing erosion structure | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T22N, R14E Sect 15 and T24N, R15E, Sect3, NMPM. Osha Pass southwest of Angel Fire and Valle de Los Romeros northwest of Holman, New Mexico. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, Canjilon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Canjilon Continental Divide Trail CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
10/2011 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Complete the last four segments of the CDT across the Canjilon RD. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Canjilon Ranger District. | |||||
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Frank Martinez Road SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 06/2011 |
Ray Martinez 505-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Private Road SUP (one permit to provide access to private land) The length of road is approximately 127 feet. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T. 27 N., R. 4 E., Section 35. Canjilon Ragner District. | |||||
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Highway 84 Thinning CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 12/2011 |
Juan Martinez 575-684-2489 jrmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning along the ROW along Highway 84 turnoff to Trout Lakes | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T 27 N, R 4 E, Sec 35 & 36. Thinning along Highway 84 and turnoff to Trout Lakes. | |||||
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Lopez Canyon Improvement Project CE |
- Watershed management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Juan Martinez 575-684-2489 jrmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Soil and watershed, and range improvement project, including drop structures, cross fencing, water developments, recontouring, gully plugs | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T 26N, R 5E Sec. 33 SW1/4 of NE1/4. Lopez Canyon. | |||||
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Windstream Communications Fiber Optic Line CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 08/2011 |
Ray Martinez 505-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to issue a SUP to bury a fiber optic line in a trench measuring 36" deep and 24" wide, and approximately 6,000 feet in length. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T. 26N., R. 4E., Sections 12 and 13. Canjilon Ragner District. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Forest Road 23 Flagstone Pit Analysis EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
11/2011 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Expand the existing flagstone pits along Forest Road 23. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T. 23 N, R. 5E, Section 3; T. 24 N, R. 5 E, Section 34; Ghost Ranch USGS Quad. Forest Road 23 on El Rito RD. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, Jicarilla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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East Rosa Three Dimensional Geophysical Survey EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 |
09/2011 |
John Reidinger (505) 632-2956 jreidinger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Geophysical survey using helpcopter supported shot holes and on road vibroseis machines on exisiting roads, use of geophones for recording data and staging areas and land zones for helicopters. No off road use is proposed. East Rosa Unit NFS lands | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T30 N R 4,5 W; T31 N R4,5 W; T32N R4,5 W ; NMPM. Jicarilla Ranger District East Rosa area. | |||||
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Eul and Carracas Rim Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/25/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 |
10/2011 |
Cynthia Campbell 505-632-2956 cicampbell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reintroduce frequent, low-intensity broadcast prescribed fire concentrating on areas of thick duff and litter to improve conditions conducive to mule deer, elk, and other wildlife. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T32N, R5W, Sec 11 and 12. Western side of northern most portion of the Jicarilla Ranger District on Carracas Mesa. | |||||
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Jicarilla Outfitter/Guide Permit Re-issuance CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 04/08/2011 | 04/2011 |
John Reidinger (505) 632-2956 jreidinger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Jicarrila District has five (5) term permitted outfitter guides who's permits are about to expire and need re-issuance of their term permits. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T27N thru T32N, R4W thru R5W, NMPM. District-wide on the Jicarilla Ranger District, Carson National Forest. | |||||
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Laguna Seca, Valencia, And Vaqueros Grazing Allotments EA |
- Grazing management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Anthony Madrid 505-682-2551 amadrid@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to re-authorize livestock grazing on three (3) grazing allotments. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T27, 28, 29, and 30N. R4 and 5W, most sections. Three (3) grazing allotments located on the southern half of the Jicarilla Ranger District. | |||||
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Lateral S-87 Pipeline EA |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 06/09/2011 | 07/2011 |
John Reidinger (505) 632-2956 jreidinger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Co-joint with BLM for constructing 16-inch subsurface pipeline adjacent to existing pipeline corridor for total length of 102,039 feet (19.3 miles) of which 4,945 feet (0.93 miles) on National Forest System lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T27N, R4W, Sec.8,17,18,19; T27N, R5W, Sec.23,24,26,27,28,31,32,33; T27N, R6W, Sec.35,36; T26N, R6W, Sec.2,3,10,15,21,22,28,29,32,33: T25N, R6W, Sec.4. Southern end of the Jicarilla Ranger District. | |||||
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Rosa Unit SWD#1 to SWD#2 saltwater gathering pipeline and Trunk A extension #3 gas pipeline EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 |
09/2011 |
John Reidinger (505) 632-2956 jreidinger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Saltwater gathering pipeline for disposal, natural gas transport, and electric line to be constructed concurrently within same corridor. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Section 3, T31N, R4W, and Sections 25, 34, 35, and 36, T31N, R5W. On northern half of District within Rosa Unit portion of Carbresto Canyon. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, Questa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bitter Creek Native Trout Habitat Restoration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 07/2012 |
George Long 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stabilize headcuts and restore wetlands in the headwaters of Bitter Creek for the benefit of native trout populations. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 29N, R. 15E, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Approximately 3 miles north-northeast of the community of Red River. | |||||
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Comanche Creek Native Trout Habitat Restoration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 05/2012 |
George Long 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stabilize headcuts and restore wetland waterflow in the headwaters of Comanche Creek for the benefit of native trout populations. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 29N, R. 15E, Sections 1-3, 10-15, and 23-26; T. 30N, R. 15E, Sections 14, 23-27, and 34-36; T. 29N, R. 16E, Sections 4-9, 16-21, 30, and 31; T. 30N, R. 16E, Sections 16-21 and 28-33. Approximately 6 miles northeast of the community of Red River, in the northwestern corner of the Valle Vidal. | |||||
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Questa Phase III Water Line CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/06/2011 | 05/2011 |
MaryAnn Elder 505-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend the existing Village of Questa Waterline permit to add 850' of 6" waterline on Old Red River Road and West Road | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T 28 N R 12 E, Section 1. Questa Ranger District. | |||||
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Red River Sewage Treatment Plant Special Use Permit Amendment CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 melder@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Town of Red River SUP application to construct additional facilities inside existing permit boundary. New facilities include sludge handling building, municipal solid waste transfer building, fire station. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - Township 29N, Range14E, Section 33. One mile west of the Town of Red River, on the north side of Red River Canyon. | |||||
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Red River Water Well Rehabilitation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 10/2011 |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approve the following actions under an existing special use permit held by the town of Red River: rehabilitate two (2) existing wells, replace one (1) well, and plug and abandon two (2) existing wells in the Pioneer Canyon Well Field. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 29N, R. 14E, Section 35. Pioneer Canyon Well Field, west of the town of Red River. | |||||
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Taos Ski Valley's 2010 Master Development Plan - Phase 1 Proposed Projects EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/23/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
06/2012 |
Audrey Kuykendall 575-758-6200 akuykendall@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Carson NF proposes to authorize TSV to develop 2 new chairlifts, 2 new gladed runs, a snowtubing area, mtn biking & snowshoeing trails, & new turnaround at the base area, as well as reconfigure several of the parking lots, within existing permit area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34310 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 27 N, R. 14 E, Sec. 9, 15, 16, 21. TSV is a downhill ski area located in the Sangre de Cristo Mtns, about 20 miles NE of Taos, NM, at the terminus of SR 150, on the Rio Hondo, in Taos Co. | |||||
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Travel Management on the Questa Ranger District, Carson National Forest EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/30/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 |
04/2012 |
Jack Carpenter 575-758-6200 jdcarpenter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Designation of NFS roads and NFS trails open to motor vehicle use, in accordance with the Travel Management Rule. Forest Plan amendment is required. Preliminary EA is estimated to go out for 30-day comment in 06/2011.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25675 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - land area north of Taos, NM adjacent to Red River and Questa, New Mexico. Questa Ranger District, Carson National Forest, northern New Mexico. | |||||
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Upper Bitter Creek Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/27/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 |
04/2012 |
Timothy Fruits 575-758-6312 tfruits@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project will address forest and watershed health issues, improvements to wildlife habitat, provide traditional use forest products, maintain heathy vegetation characteristics that allow resistance to wildfire, insect and disease outbreaks. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - R.15E./T.30N. -Sec.31,32,33 and R.15E./T.29N.- Sec.3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,16,17,18,20. Headwaters of 3 watersheds, all tributaries of the Red River WS, including Bitter Creek, Cabresto Creek, Mallette Creek, has some common boundary with VV Unit and RCLA. | |||||
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Valle Vidal Forest Plan Amendment EA |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Notice of Initiation 06/14/2005 |
Expected:12/2011 |
03/2012 |
Audrey Kuykendall 575-758-6200 akuykendall@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amendment to the Forest Plan to include the Valle Vidal Unit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/planning |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax, Taos. LEGAL - T 29,30 N, R 15,16,17 E, NMPM. Valle Vidal Unit, Carson National Forest between Costilla and Cimarron, New Mexico. | |||||
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Carson National Forest, Tres Piedras Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Cerro Azul Grazing Allotment EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/12/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
12/2011 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Range Allotment Analysis and Assessment of Grazing Management for the Cerro Azul Allotment | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Cerro Azul Allotment, Tres Piedras Ranger District, Carson National Forest. | |||||
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Charles Brunn Mining Claim CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 06/2011 |
Ray Martinez 505-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to approve a Plan of Operations for Mining Activities for excavating placer gravel from within the stream and adjacent areas to prospect for gold. Associated activity will include the use of backhoe, hand tools, and sluice box. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T. 29 N., R. 7 E., Section 29. Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
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Connie Taylor Road SUPs CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 06/2011 |
Ray Martinez 505-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This proposal is to grant two SUPs to one owner for two different parcels of land immediately west of U.S. Highway 285 near Cerro Mojino. The lenght is short (less than 25 to 75 yards) and will access private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 25N., R. 10 E., Section 7. U.S. Highway 285 near Cerro Mojino, Taos County. | |||||
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KRZA Radio Tower CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 08/2011 |
Ray Martinez 505-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Developing proposal to raise the current guyed tower an additional 75 feet. This proposal would be granted under an existing lease. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T. 30N, R. 9E., Section 5. Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
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Lungstrums Small Tract Act application CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Small Tracts Act | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
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Tio Grande and Tanques Creeks Fish Barriers CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Juan Martinez 575-684-2489 jrmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruction of existing fish barriers on Tio Grande Creek and Tanques Creek to protect Rio Grande Cutthroat trout populations. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Tres Piedras Ranger District ,Tio Grande Above private lands (fr 87) at forest boundary, Tanques Canyon at FR 93 road closure. | |||||
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Tusas Grazing Allotment EA |
- Grazing management | Completed | Actual: 05/12/2011 | 08/2011 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Range allotments analysis and assessment of grazing management
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26704 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Central portion of Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
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