Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2011 to 03/31/2011
Coconino National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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, Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Mormon Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Peaks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Land Management Planning Rule
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2009
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010  		Expected:11/2011
  		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
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011  		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
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)

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan
EA
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010  		Expected:01/2012  04/2012 Lynn Humphrey
541-750-7158
lhumphrey02@fs.fed.us 
Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek as described in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The project is on both the Coconino National Forest and the Tonto National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/projects/fossil/index.shtml
Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest.
Four Forest Restoration Initiative EIS: South Kaibab and Coconino
EIS

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 01/2011  		Expected:04/2012  06/2012 Paula Cote
928-226-4686
pcote@fs.fed.us 
Description: Implementation of forest restoration activities including thinning of trees and prescribed fire treatments within 724,000 acres on the Kaibab and Coconino national forests.
Web Link:  http://fs.usda.gov/goto/kaibab/4fri
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Peaks Ranger District, Mormon Lake Ranger District, Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. All ponderosa pine habitat on the South Kaibab and Coconino National Forests.
Rock Pit Development: Coconino and Kaibab National Forests
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:12/2011  05/2012 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Development of a number of rock pits on the Coconino and south Kaibab to provide materials for surfacing roads to maintain safe and sustainable road conditions.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34858
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. locations throughout the Coconino and Kaibab national forests (see map).
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Coconino 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
Coconino National Forest Motorized Travel Management Plan
EIS
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/19/2010
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011  		Expected:01/2011
  		05/2011 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Designate a system of roads, trails, and areas that will be open to public motorized use on the Coconino National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/tmr.shtml
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. Coconino National Forest.
Forest-wide Visitor Information Kiosks Project
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		06/2011 Jerry Gonzales
928-477-2255
jigonzales@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project is to provide visitor information about motorized travel on the Coconino national Forest through a system of new kiosks constructed across the forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33115
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Forest-wide. New kiosks will be constructed along major roads and entry points across the Forest.
Plan Revision for the Coconino National Forest
EIS
 - Land management planning  In Progress:
Notice of Adjustment 05/12/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011  		Expected:09/2012
  		10/2012 Yewah Lau
928-527-3411
ylau@fs.fed.us 
Description: Revision of the Coconino National Forest's Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The Forest Plan guides the management activities on the Coconino NF such as recreation and the maintenance and improvement of ecosystem health.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/plan-revision.shtml
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. Coconino National Forest.
Reissuance of Transmission Line Permits
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2008  		Expected:02/2011
  		02/2011 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue seven special use permits for transmission lines
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22423
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Forestwide.
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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Buckhorn Range Allotment
EA
 - Grazing management  Completed  Actual: 09/30/2010  12/2010 Eric LaPrice
928-203-2914
elaprice@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-authorize livestock grazing in a manner that maintains and/or moves the area toward Forest Plan objectives and desired condition.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24536
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Located on the Red Rock Ranger District (70%) and Mogollon Rim Ranger District (30%), East of Camp Verde.
Dahl FLPMA Forest Roads Special Use Permit
CE
 - Road management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Road access permit for existing forest road
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24903
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District, Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Forest Road on the Coconino National Forest.
NPG Cable of Arizona Issuance of 10 Year Permit
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/02/2008  		Expected:02/2011
  		02/2011 Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG cable for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the Red Rock and Peaks Ranger Districts.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Several locations on the Peaks and Red Rock Districts.
Walker Basin Range Allotment
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/23/2009  		Expected:01/2011
  		03/2011 Eric LaPrice
928-203-2914
elaprice@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-authorization of livestock grazing in a manner that maintains and/or moves the area toward Forest Plan objectives and desired conditions.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24535
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Located on the Red Rock Ranger District (70%) and on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District (30%). Approximately 1 mile east of Camp Verde and 1 mile south of Rimrock, AZ.
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Coconino National Forest,   Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Blue Ridge Reservoir Fish Restoration
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  On Hold  N/A  N/A Cecelia Overby
928-527-3460
coverby@fs.fed.us 
Description: Removal of non-native fish species that are impacting existing sport fish and native fish populations potentially using piscicide.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32457
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Blue Ridge/C.C. Craigin Reservoir in East Clear Creek.
Clints Well Forest Restoration Project
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/23/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011  		Expected:08/2011
  		12/2011 Shawn Martin
928-477-5003
samartin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fuel reduction & ecosystem restoration over approximately 16,809 acres within and adjacent to the WUI of Clints Well.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27465
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T13N R9E Sec 1-4, 10-14; T13N R10E Sec 5-9, 17-18; T14N R9E Sec 15, 21-27, 33-35; T14N R10E Sec 4-9, 16-22, 26-30, 32-34; T15N R10E, Sec 31-33; T15N R9E Sec 36. Within the WindmillDraw-Jacks Canyon, Long Valley Draw, Clover Creek & East Clear Creek-Blue Ridge Reservoir watersheds.
Improvements at Blue Ridge (C. C. Cragin) Reservoir
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2011  		Expected:09/2011  10/2011 Jerry Gonzales
928-477-2255
jigonzales@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal is to upgrade boat ramp surfacing, stabilize rock slopes, install guardrails, improve surface drainage on the ramp and install a new floating boat dock at Blue Ridge Reservoir.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34005
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T14N, R11 E, Sec. 33, SW 1/4 Blue Ridge Reservoir 7.5'Quad. Blue Ridge (C. C. Cragin) Reservoir Boat Ramp, Mogollon Rim Ranger District.
Knoll Lake Improvements, Mogollon Rim Ranger District
CE
 - Recreation management
- Facility management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jerry Gonzales
928-477-2255
jigonzales@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project proposal to to improve the boat ramp and other facilities.
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T12N, R12E, Sec. 16, NE1/4, Knoll Lake 7.5' Quad. Knoll Lake Reservoir Boat Ramp and Dam, Mogollon Rim Ranger District.
Long Valley Experimental Forest Restoration Project
EA
 - Research  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/29/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011  		Expected:05/2011
  		06/2011 Polly Haessig
928-477-5007
phaessig@fs.fed.us 
Description: Purposes: to conduct experimental studies to further knowledge and practice of ecological restoration treatments in southwestern ponderosa pine ecosystems; reduce hazardous fuel accumulations; create a demonstration area over about 1,100 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33113
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T14N, R9E, Sec. 36; T14N, R10E, Sec. 31, Long Valley Quad, Gila & Salt River B&M. Long Valley Experimental Forest, located on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District, administered by Rocky Mountain Research Station.
Permit Reissuances Mogollon Rim District 2010
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  03/2011 Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to reissue expired permits for Coconino Count Sheriff's Office comm site, NAU reserach, Univ of Montana research, Jack Lodge sign, ADOT camp and cinder storage and Collins research permit.
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Various locations on the Mogollon District.
Year-round Recreation Site Access Points, Mogollon Rim Ranger District
EA
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2011  		Expected:03/2012  06/2012 Jerry Gonzales
928-477-2255
jigonzales@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project proposal is to provide new public access and parking areas with various levels of amenities on major forest travel routes for purposes of accomodating winter recreation and increased year-round recreation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34006
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Various sites. Mogollon Rim Ranger District.
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Coconino National Forest,   Mormon Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Grapevine Interconnect (Grapevine Canyon Wind Project)
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/23/2010
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011  		Expected:01/2011
  		04/2011 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Approximately 9 miles of new 345kV electric transmission line connecting a new wind park located on Flying M Ranch private property to the existing Western Area Power Authority (Western) 345kV line. Western will be taking lead on NEPA
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22437
Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T18N, R10E and T18N, R11E. Anderson Mesa. Proposed new utility corridor located along Forest Road 125 from the eastern Forest boundary to the existing 345-kV tranmission line.
Hitchin Post Stables Special-Use Permit Reauthorization
EA
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2011  		Expected:06/2011  07/2011 Brian Poturalski
928-527-8264
bpoturalski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reauthorizing special-use permit for horse trail riding and sleigh rides.
Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Southeast of Flagstaff, off of Lake Mary Road (FH3).
Pinegrove Campground Improvement and Kinnikinick Campground Conversion Project
EA
 - Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 10/12/2010  05/2011 Erin Phelps
928-527-8254
ephelps@fs.fed.us 
Description: Improve and expand camping opportunities at Pinegrove Campground and convert existing Kinnikinick Campground to day-use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31545
Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Pine Grove Campground is located off of Lake Mary Road south of Flagstaff, Arizona. Kinnickinick Campground is located off Forest Roads 125 and 82.
Recreational Residences 1-year Permit Reissuance (87 seperate permits)
CE
 - Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 07/16/2010  07/2010 Christine Paulu
928-527-8264
cpaulu@fs.fed.us 
Description: This includes seperate reissuances of 1-year recreational residence permits for 87 residences near Mormon Lake.
Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. The north and west sides of Mormon Lake.
TDS Mormon Lake Buried Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2011  		Expected:04/2011  06/2011 Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by TDS to obtain a permit to construct a buried communications line along Mormon Lake Road, FR90.
Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sections 6, 7, 18, 19,29, and 30, T18N, R9E. North and west edge of FR90 within the Coconino County road right of way.
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Coconino National Forest,   Peaks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
APS Sandvig-Youngs Powerline
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/23/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011  		Expected:04/2011
  		08/2011 Elizabeth Dykstra
928-527-3419
edykstra@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Arizona Public Service to expand existing powerline corridors to allow construction of a new 69kV powerline between the Sandvig and the new Youngs substation east of Flagstaff. Along the existing APS and WAPA line approx 40 feet width.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33058
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sec 1, 12,13,24, T21N, R9E and Sec 26,31,32,34,35, T22N, R9E and Sec 1 &3, T21N, R8E. Along existing powerlines in Flagstaff and to the east of Flagstaff.
Coconino County Monitoring Wells
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:01/2011  01/2011 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: proposal by Coconino County to install 2 water monitoring wells for water quality and flood information near the Cinder Hills landfill.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 2, T22N, R8E. Near the Cinder Lakes landfill north of Flagstaff.
Hilltop Road Permit
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 12/16/2010  12/2010 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal for road access to private land located within the Peaks Ranger District/Hilltop Partners.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26698
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N, R9E, sec. 15;. Approximately 1 mile southwest of Winona - a portion of Forest Road 745.
Marshall Fuel Reduction and Forest Restoration Project
EA
 - Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/01/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		05/2011 Erin Phelps
928-527-8254
ephelps@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project is designed to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health in the Marshall project area, located on the Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31437
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - The Marshall project area is located within all or portions of T21N, R8E, Sections 31, 33-36, T20N, R7E, Sections 1, 12, 13, T20N, R8N, Section 1-18, 20-27, 34-35. The Marshall Project area is southeast of Flagstaff Arizona, just north and east of Lake Mary.
McCormick Pit Native Material Site
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:02/2011  02/2011 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Coconino County obtain a permit to continue disposing of native dirt and rock flood debris in the McCormick Pit.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 8, T23N, R8E. Along Hwy 89 north of Sunset Crater.
Schultz Fire Precipitation Gages
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/15/2010  11/2010 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Coconino County to install several precipitation gages for early warning of flood events (ALERT devices) at various locations along the Waterline Road.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sec 2, T22N, R7E and Sec. 26 & 36, T23N, R7 E. Locations along the Waterline Road.
Schultz Fire Precipitation Gages #2
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:01/2011  01/2011 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Coconino Co to add an additional precipitation (ALERT) gage along the Weatherford Trail north of Schultz Pass.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 15, T22N, R7E. Location along the Weatherford Trail.
West Fork Bridge Replacement Project
EA
 - Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/04/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011
  		05/2011 Erin Phelps
928-527-8254
ephelps@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replacement of a structurally deficient bridge on Forest Service Systems Lands while maintaining the natural flow regime and allowing for unhindered aquatic organism passage.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30715
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. West Fork Bridge is located on FSR 231 approximately 18 miles southeast of Flagstaff.
Wing Mountain Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Restoration
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:07/2011  08/2011 Beale Monday
928-527-8227
bmonday@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project is designed to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health in the Wing Mountain area. Project activities will include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed fire treatments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33853
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Portions of T 22 N, R 6 E, 1-4, 7-21, 28-30. Northwest of Flagstaff between Wing Mountain and the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, on both sides of Highway 180.
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Coconino National Forest,   Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Arizona Water Company Water Storage Tanks
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/14/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Judy Adams
(928) 203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to construct two 1-million gallon water storage facilities in the Chapel/Broken Arrow area of Sedona.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=8778
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. In the Broken Arrow trail/Chapel area adjacent to private property.
Camp Verde ELGA Apache Trail Site
EA
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2008
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011  		Expected:04/2011
  		06/2011 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Camp Verde Unified School District to acquire approximately 20 acres north of their existing high school under the Education Land Grant Act for athletic facilities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26485
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 19, T14N, R5E, G&SRM. North of Apache Trail Camp Verde.
Chavez Ranch Road Improvements
EA
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by private developer in coordination with Yavapai County to improve Chavez Ranch Road from Cathedral Vista Road to private property, including road construction.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T17N, R5E, Sections 23, 24, and 26, G&SRM. Near Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Old Post Trail and north side of Crescent Moon Ranch.
Cornville Non-motorized Trail System
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:10/2011  01/2012 Robert Heiar
603-447-5448 ex 125
rheiar@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to construct motorized and non-motorized trails connections between Cornville Road and the Verde River and SR89A and Oak Creek in the Cornville area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=15866
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Around Cornville and Bridgeport areas of Yavapai County.
Cornville Road Multi-use Path
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/26/2008  		Expected:12/2010
  		01/2011 Jennifer Burns
970-295-6612
jmburns@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal in coordination with Yavapai County to construct a non-motorized, paved accessible trail along Cornville Road from SR89A to Windmill Park in Cornville. This is a Federal Highways Administration Project. The NEPA is being completed by FHA.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=15879
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Area south of Cornville Road from the highway to Oak Creek.
Junction Wash Bridge Replacement
CE
 - Road management  Completed  Actual: 10/04/2010  05/2011 Eric LaPrice
928-203-2914
elaprice@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replace an existing single lane concrete bridge, with a similar 2-lane structure.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31722
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R6E, Sec. 17. Near the junction of I-17 and Forest Service Road 618.
Oak Creek Water Co Pipeline
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2011  		Expected:05/2011  06/2011 Elizabeth Dykstra
928-527-3419
edykstra@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to reissue a permit for an existing water pipeline and increase right of way width from 10 feet to 20 feet to add an additional pipeline in the Sedona area.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 13, T17N, R5E, G&SRM. Airport Mesa area of Sedona.
Oak Creek Water Company
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Elizabeth Dykstra
928-527-3419
edykstra@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to reissue a permit for an existing waterline and expansion of the permit width from 10 to 20 feet and allow construction of an additional pipeline within the corridor.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Off Airport Mesa in Sedona.
Red Rock District Permit Reissuances 2010
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/25/2010  11/2010 Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us 
Description: Several smaller permits including Yavapai County Detention structure, Verde Overlook Road, Blevins/Boardwalk Blvd Rd., Burton Road, Sacred Messa Road, Parker Road, Cable One buried line, SEC Surveys. No changes to terms of permits -reissuance only.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32209
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Various locations on Red Rock District.
Red Rock Outfitter Guide Permits
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 12/14/2010  01/2011 Julie Rowe
928-203-2915
jrowe@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue existing outfitter/guide permits and convert them to priority status
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25783
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. District Wide.
Sedona Trails Study
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2010  		Expected:04/2011
  		06/2011 Eric LaPrice
928-203-2914
elaprice@fs.fed.us 
Description: Various enhancements to the trail system and several trailheads around Sedona. Includes coordination with the City of Sedona to designate and construct additional system trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22614
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Soldiers Wash Area, Bell Rock Area, Dry Creek Area.
Tobias/Flynn Road Access
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011  		Expected:06/2011
  		01/2012 Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to construct a road from SR179 to private property across Oak Creek from Poco Diablo and Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. Proposal is the result of litigation requiring the Forest Service to provide an easement.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=15870
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Area near Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona.
Watershed Camp Permit Issuance
CE
 - Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Visionquest to obtain a permit for the Watershed Camp to operate a youth program typically through contracts with the Dept of Corrections.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25509
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T16N, R8E, Section 30. Off Forest Road 229.
West Fork of Oak Creek Aquatic Restoration
EIS
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 05/2011  		Expected:10/2012  09/2013 Janie Agyagos
928-203-7507
jagyagos@fs.fed.us 
Description: Restore a native assemblage of aquatic species in West Fork of Oak Creek. which includes native fish, northern leopard frog, and narrow-headed garter snakes. Construct fish barrier, use pesticide to remove non-native fish, stock with native fish.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27481
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T19N, R6E, Sec's SW 1/4 of NW 1/4. West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon.
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