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 | 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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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 | Completed | Actual: 02/24/2012 | 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 Boundary Fence CE |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/09/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
07/2012 |
Melvin Herrera 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct up to 1.5 miles of fence around private inholdings in the Apache Canyon area, Flechado range allotment. Fence will be constructed on Forest Service managed lands. No activities are planned on private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38014 |
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| 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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 02/02/2012 | 02/2012 |
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. | |||||
| 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 |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 02/02/2012 | 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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Osha Reforestation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 05/2013 |
Paul Czeszynski 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Planting trees in the Osha Fire perimeter | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.22N., R.13E., Sect(s) 5,6; T.23N., R.13E., Sect 32. Approximately 10 miles southeast of Penasco, New Mexico on the north side of State Highway 518. | |||||
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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:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
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 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
Kathryn Furr 575-758-6200 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 |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/01/2012 |
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 |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/08/2012 |
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 | Completed | Actual: 10/27/2011 | 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 |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
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 03/2012 |
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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Sagebrush Habitat Improvement Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/26/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
05/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposing to use herbicide as a method of treatment in sagebrush habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Multiple Allotments on the El Rito Ranger District. | |||||
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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 |
- 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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Peters Canyon Road Special Use application CE |
- 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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San Juan 27-4 #102P CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/11/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Jicarilla RD has received an Application for Permit to Drill for the purpose of reviewing the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38046 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Sec 33 T 27N R 4W. Jicarilla Ranger District. | |||||
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WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill (APD) for Schalk 32 Well Number 2A CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956 ext 77240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service has received and APD and now has the obligation to review the associated Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) and determine the appropriate conditions of approval.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38171 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. The well is located in the 4 corners area of northwest NM approximatley 31 miles northeast of Blanco NM. | |||||
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WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill (APD) for Schalk 32 Well Number 2B CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service has received and APD and now has the obligation to review the associated Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) and determine the appropriate conditions of approval.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38170 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Well is located in the 4 corners area of northwest NM and approximatley 31 miles northeast of Blanco, NM. | |||||
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WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill (APD) for the Rosa Unit Well Number383A CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service has received an APD from WPX Energy for well number 383A located in the Rosa Unit within the San Juan Basin. The Forest Service has an obligation to review the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) & assign conditions of approval
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38167 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. The well is located in the 4 Corners Area of NM approximatley 31 miles NE of Blanco, NM. | |||||
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WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill Rosa Unit Well number 312B CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 |
06/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service has recieved an application for permit to drill and now must review the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) and prepare and conditions of approval.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38166 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Approximatley 31 miles northeast of Blanco, NM. | |||||
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WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill Schalk 32 Well Number 1B CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service has received an APD from WPX Energy. The Forest Service will review the associated Surface Use Plan of Operations and determine the need for any conditions of approval.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38169 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Well is located in the 4 corners area of northwest NM approximatley 31 miles northeast of Blanco, NM. | |||||
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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 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
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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Gavilan Trail Work CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/05/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
07/2012 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project includes maintenance along the length of the trail by several volunteer groups, re-routing several segments to improve the grade and, and rehabilitating the old alignment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - Section 6 of T 27N R14E, Section 31 of T 28N R 14 E. North side of Hondo Canyon above Amizette. | |||||
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Latir Ranch Water Line CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 01/05/2012 | 01/2012 |
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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Philmont Scout Ranch Bike Trail and Access Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 05/2012 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approx. 3 miles of new bike trail, rerouting of approx. 2,500 feet of exisiting trail, and rerouting of approx. 3,700 feet of Forest Road 1921A to improve access. The current permit for the trail system and Whitman Vega camping area would be amended. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax. LEGAL - T. 29N, R. 17E, Sections 26, 27, 34, and 35. Located in the northeastern corner of the Valle Vidal. | |||||
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Southwest Nordic Center Permit Amendment Adding Summer Use CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jonathan McNeill 928-467-3200 jdmcneill@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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Taos Ski Valley's 2010 Master Development Plan - Phase 1 Proposed Projects EIS |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/13/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
08/2012 |
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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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:04/2012 |
07/2012 |
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:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
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 |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2012 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 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 Gordito Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 05/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conduct maintenance treatments through prescribed burning and thinning in project areas already treated in the past. The goal is to go in to past treatment areas and re-treat these areas to improve timber stands and wildlife habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Red Mesa, Dry Lakes, and Tres Piedras areas. | |||||
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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 |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/07/2012 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 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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