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) | Completed | Actual: 11/28/2012 | 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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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 08/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
05/2013 |
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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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) Fiber-optic Proposal CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/14/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
02/2013 |
Troy Waskey 575-758-6200 twaskey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to authorize KCEC to construct new fiber-optic network on existing KCEC electrical system & within existing rights-of-way. Would include approx 166 mi existing aerial lines & 13 mi of existing buried lines.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39387 |
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| Location: UNIT - Carson National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - Maps will be displayed on Carson NF website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/carson. Existing powerline corridors across the Carson National Forest, excluding the Jicarilla Ranger District. | |||||
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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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Acequia de Llano de San Miguel CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 06/2013 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of series of rock wiers with gabion heading to replace existing wooden diversion dam. Repair leaking diversion from the Rio Trampas by installing a new 100' pipe at the beginning of the acequia diversion.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40361 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T 21N, R11E, Section 1. Acequia de Llano de San Miguel. | |||||
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Apache Pass Boundary Fence EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/13/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
05/2013 |
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. **Note: Changed to an EA**
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/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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Chamisal and Placita Community Cemeteries SUP Reissuance CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:02/2013 | 02/2013 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue two expired special use permits for the Chamisal and Placita Community Cemeteries which are located on Forest Service managed lands.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40983 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. Chamisal Cemetery- T. 22N, R. 11E, section 11; Placita Cemetery- T. 23N, R. 12E, section 35. | |||||
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Osha Reforestation CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/06/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
05/2013 |
Paul Czeszynski 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hand planting ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir seedlings within portions of the 2011 Osha wildfire area. Trees will be planted in 255 acres of high and moderate burn severity to establish native tree species where no or few trees survived the fire.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38808 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T.22N., R.13E., Sect(s) 5, 6, 7, and 8; T.23N., R.13E., Sect 32. Approximately 4 miles east of Penasco, New Mexico on the north side of State Highway 518. | |||||
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Romero Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/24/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected:07/2013 |
09/2013 |
Paul Czeszynski 505-587-2255 pczeszynski@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Felling and removal of trees in addition to prescribed burning on approx 1,300 ac. to improve wildlife habitat and forest health. Project area is comprised of primarily ponderosa pine with pinyon pine and juniper. **Note: changed to EA**
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35311 |
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| 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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Telephone Canyon Road (FR 469) Improvement and Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/13/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 |
06/2013 |
Amy Simms 575-587-2255 comments-southwestern-carson-caminoreal@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Establish cooperative road agreement to improve FR469 and special use permit to access private inholding. Applicant is required to receive separate permission from BIA; the Carson NF does not have jurisdiction over the south end of the road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39689 |
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| Location: UNIT - Camino Real Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 23N, R. 12E, section 27. Approx. 2 miles east of Penasco, east of the Picuris Pueblo boundary. | |||||
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Travel Management on the Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/13/2012 |
Expected:04/2013 |
07/2013 |
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://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/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 03/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 |
08/2013 |
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://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/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 Ranger District Range Improvements EA |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/08/2012 |
Expected:06/2013 |
09/2013 |
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: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
03/2013 |
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.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36906 |
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| 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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Piedra Lumbre Visitors Center CE |
- Special area management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ray Martinez 505-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: re-issue existing Granger-Thye Special Use Permit for the Piedra Lumbre Visitors Center | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canjilon Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.24N., R4E., Section 10. 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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Craig Sponholtz Private Road Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 02/2013 |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The El Rito Ranger District received an FS-2700-3a to obtain a SUP for a private road | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.26N., R8E., Sec. 8. Private road north of Vallecitos and west of State Road 111. | |||||
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El Rito Regional Water Association Well CE |
- Special area management - Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
02/2013 |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Drilling of a water supply well, waterline, and pumphouse | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.25N., R.7E., Section 19. El Rito Ranger District. | |||||
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Gerald Chacon Private Road Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 02/2013 |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The El Rito Ranger District received an application from Gerald Chacon to obtain a permit for a private road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.25N., R.9 E., Section. proposed road is located north of US Highwy 285 and east of Forest Road 97. | |||||
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Kit Carson 7.2 Kv Electrical Distribution Line and Fiber Optic Line CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/12/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
01/2013 |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to place 1 new anchor and hang fiber optic cable on and existing pole. The distribution line and fiber optic line will both be overhead. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.27N, R.7E, section 36. Near Canon Plaza. | |||||
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Lower El Rito WUI EA |
- Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/16/2012 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 08/2013 |
Expected:09/2013 |
05/2014 |
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.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36969 |
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| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Lower El Rito Canyon. | |||||
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Ojito Prevatt Private Road Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:02/2013 | 03/2013 |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Private road special use permit for an existing road | |||||
| Location: UNIT - El Rito Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.24N., R.7E., section 14. Southeast of El Rito, NM. | |||||
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Sagebrush Habitat Improvement Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/02/2012 |
Expected:06/2013 |
08/2013 |
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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Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (JMEC) Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/13/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
03/2013 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x77240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve an application for a special use authorization, submitted by JMEC. The special use authorization would allow JMEC to operate and maintain an existing 14.4 Kilovolt (KV) power line system.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40059 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Section 8, T27N, R4W, New Mexico Principal Meridian (NMPM), Section 31, T30N, R4W, NMPM. Sections 11, 14, 23, 26, and 35, T30N, R5W, NMPM. Lopez Canyon, Manuel Canyon, Mestenas Mesa, and Vigas Canyon. | |||||
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Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (JMEC) Special Use Authorization,Communications Use Lease CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/09/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
02/2013 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x77240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve an application for a special use authorization, submitted by JMEC. The special use authorization would allow JMEC to operate and maintain an existing communication facility.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40579 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Section 6, Township 29 North, Range 4 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian (NMPM). Mestenas Peak Communications Site, Mestenas Peak. | |||||
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Jicarilla Ranger District Wildlife Projects CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 03/2013 |
Cynthia Campbell 505-632-2956 cicampbell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conduct maintenance on 49 existing water establishments and dismantle another 2 HSP water establishments. Establish 5 new water establishments in areas lacking wildlife water, install riparian escloures, and install stream barbs.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40803 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Jicarilla Ranger District, locations scattered across the entire district. | |||||
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La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA) Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 11/20/2012 | 01/2013 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x77240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve an application for a special use authorization, submitted by La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA). The authorization would allow LPEA to operate and maintain an existing 7.2 Kilovolt (KV) power line.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39856 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Lot 5, Section 10, T32N, R04W, NMPM. Jicarilla Ranger District, Carracas Canyon. | |||||
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WPX Energy Production, LLC Rosa Unit 313B Gas Well and Ancillary Facilities CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 11/24/2012 | 04/2013 |
Jon Miller 505-632-2956x77240 jjmiller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will review, process pursuant to applicable laws, and add any necessary Conditions of Approval (COA) to a Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) submitted by WPX Energy Production, LLC. The proposed well will twin an existing pad.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40496 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jicarilla Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Section 29, Township 31N, Range 4 West, NMPM. Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Rosa Unit, Cabresto 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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Bull of the Woods Yurt Expanded Use CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/17/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
04/2013 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new permit to expand the season of use for an existing overnight yurt rental from December-May to year-round. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 28N, R. 14E, Section 34. Near the Village of Taos Ski Valley, one mile northeast of the town of Twining. | |||||
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Chevron Mining, Inc Water Line CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 04/2013 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replacement of existing water line beginning at a private land well near Columbine Campground and running northeast along NM Hwy 38 through National Forest to the mill site on private land. A new special use authorization would be issued for the line
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40357 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T28N, R13E, Section 1, 11, and 12 and T28N, R14E, Section 6. Existing utility corridor near Columbine Campground northeast along NM Hwy 38. | |||||
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Lama Communication Site Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:02/2013 | 03/2013 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue authorizations for existing facilities including re-issuing expired authorizations and analyzing and potentially authorizing improvements installed without prior authorization. Site is designated for these uses in the Carson Forest Plan.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40359 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T28N, R12E, Section 14. Lama Communications Site. | |||||
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New Mexico Gas Company Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 04/2013 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue to a new owner a special use authorization for existing gas distribution improvements on the Questa Ranger District and analyze the installation of additional pipeline through the National Forest in the Red River area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40354 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. Multiple locations across the Questa Ranger District. | |||||
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Philmont Scout Ranch Bike Trail and Access Reroute CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
05/2013 |
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. 30N, R. 17E, Sections 26, 27, 34, and 35 *Updated legal description*. Located in the northeastern corner of the Valle Vidal. | |||||
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Red River Off Road Guide Service Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/20/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
03/2013 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue priority use permit to an existing guiding business currently operating under a temporary use permit. Guide services would consist of vehicle tours on existing roads and motorized trails year-round and over the snow travel during the winter.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40366 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. Existing roads and motorized trails located throughout the Questa Ranger District. | |||||
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San Cristobal Treatment Center Guiding Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 03/2013 |
Jonathan McNeill 575-586-0520 jdmcneill@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a prioirty use permit to an existing guiding business currently operating under a temporary use permit. The service consists of day and overnight backpacking, camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, and fishing trips.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40411 |
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| Location: UNIT - Questa Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. Questa Ranger District, Carson National Forest (entire district). | |||||
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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 |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/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:04/2013 |
07/2013 |
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: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/26/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
04/2013 |
Sandra Imler-Jacquez 575-581-4554 sandraimlerjacquez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action for this project is to provide an interpretive trail for forest visitors to learn more about the legacy of Aldo Leopold and the mission of the Forest Service.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/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, 21 and 22. Tres Piedras Ranger District administrative site. | |||||
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Chuck Wagon Trail Ride CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:01/2013 | 02/2013 |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tres Piedras Ranger District received an application for a Chuck Wagon Trail Ride near west of Big Horn Peak near the New Mexico/Colorado border | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.32N., R7E., Section 20. Location is 2.5 miles west of Big Horn Peak adjacent to Forest Road 75. | |||||
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Richard Valdez Private Road Speical Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new private road SUP on existing road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.28N., R.8E., Section 15. Tres Piedras Ranger District. | |||||
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Santos Grazing Allotment EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/05/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2013 |
Expected:09/2013 |
05/2014 |
Wayne Yonemoto 505-758-8678 wyonemoto@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Permit adjustment of season of use | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Taos. LEGAL - T. 25N, R. 10 E., Sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10; T. 26N, R 10 E, Sections 19, 20, 26, 27, 29-31, 33-35. Tres Piedras Ranger District, Carson National Forest. | |||||
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Tio Gordito Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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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Tres Piedras Ranger District Range Improvement Projects EA |
- Grazing management | Completed | Actual: 11/21/2012 | 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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Valley Communications Tower CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ray Martinez 575-684-2489 rjmartinez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Extension of existing tower and new building | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tres Piedras Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.30N., R.8E., Section 5. Tres Piedras Ranger District on San Antonio Mountain Communications Site. | |||||
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