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 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 |
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: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 |
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 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
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:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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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Apache Pass Private Fence CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 06/2012 |
Melvin Herrera 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct up to 1.5 miles of fence around private land in the Apache Canyon area, Flechado range allotment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T 25N, 15E, Sections 21 and 22. Approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Angel Fire. | |||||
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Forest Road 437 Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/08/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
01/2012 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute approx. 650 feet of Forest Road 437 away from the Rio Chiquito in order to improve water quality and wildlife and fisheries habitat. After the reroute is completed, approx. 550 feet of the old roadbed will be obliterated and rehabilitated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37568 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 24N, R. 13E, Section 9. Near the community of Talpa, approx. 2 miles east of the junction of Hwy 518 and FR 437. | |||||
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Lady Slipper Trail CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/08/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
04/2012 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Adopt an existing non-system trail (approx. 1.72 miles) into the formal Forest Service trail system and to perform future improvements and maintenance on it.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37596 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax. LEGAL - T. 25N, R. 15E, Section 36. The trail, known locally as the Lady Slipper Trail, is located south of Monte Verde Lake, approx. 1 mile south of the community of Angle Fire. | |||||
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Romero Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/24/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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 02/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
07/2012 |
Jack Carpenter 575-758-6200 jdcarpenter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Designation of roads open to motor vehicle use, identification of roads where motor vehicle use is restricted to administrative use only, & the elimination of cross-country motorized travel. Forest Plan amendment is required.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25677 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Mora, 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 Taos to Black Lake Transmission Line Access EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
06/2012 |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approval of 2010 proposed plan, including access across NFS lands. *This project was previously named "Tri State Transmission Line Vegetation Management Plan". Vegetation management within the transmission line right-of-way has been dropped.*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31668 |
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| 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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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 Creek Grazing Allotment EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
05/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorize grazing of livestock (sheep and cattle) on the Canjilon Creek Grazing Allotment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Canjilon Ranger District. | |||||
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Canjilon Ranger District Range Improvements EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
04/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve rangeland health and livestock distribution through the installation of water developments, fence construction, new corrals, and vegetation treatments throughout the Canjilon Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Canjilon Ranger District-District-wide. | |||||
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Continental Divide Trail- Mogote Ridge, Martinez Canyon, and Mesa De Las Viejas Sections CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Complete the re-route analysis for the last three segments of the CDT on the Canjilon Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.28N., R.7E., Section 31 (32); T.28N., R.6E., Sections 33, 34, 35, & 36; T.27N., R.6E., Sections (1), 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 17, 20, 28, 29, & 33; T.26N., R.6E., Sections 4, 8, 9, 17, 20, 29, & 32; T.25N., R. Canjilon Ranger District. | |||||
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Frank Martinez Road SUP CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
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 Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/12/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Juan Martinez 575-684-2489 jrmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning along the ROW along Highway 84 turnoff to Trout Lakes. *This project was previously named "Highway 84 Thinning"* | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T 27 N, R 4 E, Sec 35 & 36. 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 | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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 Ranger 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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Lower El Rito WUI EA |
- Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reduce fire hazard in the lower El Rito Canyon, improve watershed conditions within the El Rito Creek watershed, and improve timber stands. Provide protection to the community of El Rito, NM from catastrophic wildlfires. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Lower El Rito Canyon. | |||||
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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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Ciruelas Tank #4 sagebrush mowing and seeding CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Ilyse Gold 505-632-2956 ext 77241 igold@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mow sagebrush followup with broadcast or drill seeding on about 40 acres to improve wildlife habitat and forage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T27N, R4W, NMPM. Cirulas Tank #4 vicinity on Ciruelas canyon bottom. | |||||
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Eul and Carracas Rim Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 10/31/2011 | 11/2011 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35331 |
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| 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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Peters Canyon Road Special Use application CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct 2,450 feet of new access road on an existing pipeline corridor. The road would be single lane, graveled, and be closed to public motorized use, gated. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T32N, R4W,Sections 33,34 NMPM. Peters Canyon between FR 308 and 218B. | |||||
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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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
George Long 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 05/2012 |
George Long 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@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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Latir Ranch Water Line CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
11/2011 |
MaryAnn Elder 505-586-0520 southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Latir Ranch has recently changed ownership. This project would re-issue the permit for the existing associated water pipeline to the new owners. No changes to the existing improvements are proposed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 30N, R. 13E, Section 22. Approximately 2.25 miles north-northeast of the community of El Rito, outside the Latir Peak Wilderness boundary. | |||||
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Southwest Nordic Center Permit Amendment Adding Summer Use CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 | 01/2012 |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action includes amending the existing permit to allow use of the yurt in the months of June through October. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - New Mexico Principal Meridian, T. 28 N., R. 14 E., Sec. 34. In and around the area known as Bull-of-the-Woods pasture. | |||||
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St. Edwin's Church Restroom Addition CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/13/2011 | 11/2011 |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend the permit to add a 100 square foot addition and covered handicap ramp on the backside of the St. Edwin's Church. The addition will contain bathrooms. The church is located on the Questa Ranger District, just outside of the Town of Red River. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T 29N, R 14E, Section 35. Just north of Town of Red River. | |||||
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Taos Ski Valley Inc. Parking Lot Drainage CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/13/2011 | 10/2011 |
MaryAnn Elder 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add a 500' french drain pipe in the existing ditch along the upper edge of the paved Armadillo Lot at Taos Ski Valley. This area is within the existing special use permit boundary. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T 27 N., R 14 E., Section 4. Taos Ski Valley Parking Lot. | |||||
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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 01/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
07/2012 |
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, 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/nepa_project_exp.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 | Completed | Actual: 11/04/2011 | 04/2012 |
Jack Carpenter 575-758-6200 jdcarpenter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The TM decision includes designating roads open to motor vehicle use, identifying roads where motor vehicle use is restricted to administrative use only, and removing existing corridors. Forest Plan amendment is required.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.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: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/20/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33860 |
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| 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:06/2012 |
09/2012 |
Audrey Kuykendall 575-758-6200 akuykendall@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amendment to the Forest Plan to include the Valle Vidal Unit. The EA is estimated to be out for comment in early 2012.
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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Aldo Leopold Interpretive Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/12/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
09/2012 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action for this project is to provide an interpretive trail beginning near the Tres Piedras district office and extending to the Leopold house and rock outcrops located near the administrative site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36725 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T28 N, R9E, Section 15. Tres Piedras Ranger District administrative site. | |||||
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Apache Grazing Allotment EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 05/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorize livestock grazing on the Apache Grazing Allotment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
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KRZA Radio Tower CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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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Tres Piedras Ranger District Range Improvement Projects EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 04/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve rangeland health and livestock distribution through the installation on water developments and fence construction throughout the Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. District-wide. | |||||
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