Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011 Coronado 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, Coronado National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011	Expected:10/2011	10/2011	Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
Land Management Planning Rule EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	12/2011	Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us
Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule
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 05/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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Coronado 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
Coronado National Forest Plan Revision EIS	- Land management planning	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 01/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2011	Expected:04/2012	05/2012	Jennifer Ruyle 520-388-8351 jruyle@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Plan was written in 1986 and has been since amended. The Forest proposes to revise the plan to reflect changes in management and planning since the plan's first publication. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31147
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Hidalgo. Coronado National Forest.
Outfitter/Guide Special-Use Permit, Southwest Trekking CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 03/18/2011	05/2011	James Sutton 520-749-7725 jsutton@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Southwest Trekking for outfitting/guiding activities on all five districts of the Coronado Natioanl Forest.
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.
Priority 10-year Outfitter/Guide Special-Use Permit, Bob Schutsky, dba Bird Treks CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 03/23/2011	04/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a priority special-use permit to Bird Treks to conduct outfitter/guide activities on all five districts of the Coronado National Forest
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.
Special-Use Permit for Archaeological Research, EcoPlan and Associates, Inc. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 03/09/2011	04/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 5-year special-use permit to EcoPlan and Associates, Inc., authorizing archaeological research.
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.
Special-Use Permit for Archaeological Research, SWCA Inc. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 02/02/2011	03/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 5-year special-use permit to SWCA, Inc. for archaeology research.
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.
Special-Use Permit, Adventure Birding (John Yerger) CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2011	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Janet Witt 520-803-2803 jwitt@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to John Yerger, doing business as Adventure Birding, to conduct outfitter/guide activities on all 5 Ranger Districts of the Coronado National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.
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Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Outfitter/Guide Special-Use Permit, U of A Outdoor Adventures CE	- Special use management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	James Sutton 520-749-7725 jsutton@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is being cancelled due to an incomplete application.
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Douglas, Nogales, Sierra Vista and Santa Catalina Ranger Districts.
Special-Use Permit, Adventure Travel West CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011	Expected:06/2011	07/2011	Janet Witt 520-803-2803 jwitt@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Adventure Travel West to conduct nature tours and hikes on Santa Catalina and Nogales Ranger Districts.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Santa Catalina and Nogales Ranger Districts.
Special-Use Permit, Department of Homeland Security Repeater Sites CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to the Department of Homeland Security for two repeater site locations on the Nogales and Sierra Vista Ranger Districts.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.
Special-Use Permit, Department of Homeland Security Towers CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to the Department of Homeland Security for operation of observation towers at 24 locations.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Nogales and Sierra Vista Ranger Districts, remote locations.
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Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Landscape Scale Vegetation Management in Chiricahua, Dragoon, and Dos Cabezas Mtns (FireScape) EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/17/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:12/2011	02/2012	William Edwards 520-364-6811 waedwards@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to manage vegetation in the Chiricahua, Dragoon and Dos Cabezas Mountains to promote a healthy ecosystem. The attached scoping notice provides detailed information about the proposal. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34529
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Hidalgo. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Chiricahua, Dragoon and Dos Cabezas Mountains.
Road Construction for John Long Canyon Access EA	- Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Walter Keyes 520-388-8416 wkeyes@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to construct a road to connect NFSR 4251 and NFSR 360 (approx 0.9 miles) around private land and decommission existing road between the new alignment and the private land (approx 0.5 miles).
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T19S, R29E, Sec 18. Western side of Chiricahua Mountains in John Long Canyon south of private land.
Special-Use Permit Amendment, Department of Homeland Security Communication Site, Barfoot Peak CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 02/23/2011	05/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to amend the exisitng special-use permit issued to Department of Homeland Security to include Barfoot Peak Lookout. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35482
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Section 33, Township 17 South, Range 30 East. Barfoot Peak Lookout.
Special-Use Permit for Water System, Hirt and Jaske CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/14/2011	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 10-year special-use permit for the proponents to maintain an existing water line and tank on Forest land.
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sec. 5, T. 18 S., R. 31 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian. Sec. 5, T. 18 S., R. 31 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian.
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
5 Amigos #1, Gold Exploration CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/20/2010	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Richard Ahern 520-388-8327 rahern@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to approve plan of operation for minerals exploration involving excavation of pits and trenches to obtain evidence of gold mineralization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27822
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - SE /4 section 24, T.19S, R.15E. Ophir Gulch, 1 mile southwest of Greaterville.
Amendment of Special-Use Permit to Authorize Power Pole and Anchor Installation, UNS Electric, Inc. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 02/16/2011	02/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to amend UNS’s SUP to authorize relocation of a power pole and wire anchor on NFS lands at the Nogales Ranger District office.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 13, Township 23 South, Range 13 East. Nogales Ranger District Office Property.
Changes to Motorized Travel System, Nogales Ranger District EA	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/13/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	James Copeland 928-339-4384 jcopeland@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to add, decommission, close and change designation of roads in National Forest System database and prohibit off-road motorized travel for dispersed camping in certain areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29223
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - many locations. Nogales Ranger District.
Decommissioning of Unauthorized Roads on the Nogales Ranger District EA	- Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	James Copeland 928-339-4384 jcopeland@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to decommission ~38 miles of unauthorized roads on the Nogales District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30831
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Across the Nogales Ranger District in Tucson, Arizona.
Grazing Management: Lake Allotment EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/03/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011	Expected:07/2011	09/2011	Sean Lockwood 520-761-6014 seanlockwood@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to reauthorize the grazing permit for the Lake Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26496
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18;T22S, R11E. Grazing allotment near Arivaca Lake.
Grazing Management: Gardner Allotment EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/29/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011	Expected:07/2011	09/2011	Sean Lockwood 520-761-6014 seanlockwood@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to reauthorize the grazing permit for the Gardner Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26796
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Gardner (T20S, R16E). Gardner Canyon area on the west side of the Santa Rita Mountains, 5 miles NW of Sonoita.
Improvements to Pena Blanca Lake Recreation Facilities EA	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Shane Lyman 520-281-2296 slyman@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to develop campground and other recreation facilities at Pena Blanca Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32504
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 26 T23 S, R 12 E, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Pena Blanca Lake.
Kent Springs Prescribed Fire CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 02/08/2011	03/2011	Shane Lyman 520-281-2296 slyman@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes prescribed burning of 137 acres for vegetation and fuel management. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32570
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 1T 20 S R 14 E. Kent Springs, Nogales Ranger District.
Mine Plan of Operation: G Quest CE	- Minerals and Geology	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Karl Sandwell-Weiss 520-388-8348 ksandwellweiss@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is being cancelled due to an incomplete application.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 21S, R 12E, Sec 34. Nogales Ranger District.
Plan of Operation for Minerals Exploration, Quartz Dreams CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/06/2010	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Karl Sandwell-Weiss 520-388-8348 ksandwellweiss@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to approve a plan of operation for minerals exploration.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec 23, T 19 S, R 15 E. Northwest of Sonoita, AZ.
Plan of Operations, Double G Minerals Exploration CE	- Minerals and Geology	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Karl Sandwell-Weiss 520-388-8348 ksandwellweiss@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is being cancelled.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 20, T22 S, R 10 E. 18 miles WNW of Nogales, AZ.
Plan of Operations, Margarita Exploratory Drilling CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011	Expected:05/2011	06/2011	Richard Ahern 520-388-8327 rahern@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to authorize exploratory drilling to determine the presence of mineralization. If approved, the plan would authorize the corporation to drill up to 12 exploratory holes to depths of up to 100 feet.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 6 and 7, Township 23 S, Range 11 E. Oro Blanco Mining District, 20 miles west of Nogales, 11 miles southeast of Arivaca.
Rosemont Copper Mine Construction and Operation EIS	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/13/2008 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2011	Expected:01/2012	04/2012	Beverley Everson 520-388-8300 comments-southwestern-coronado@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to approve plan of operation for open-pit copper mine on private land with processing and other facilities on National Forest. Mine Plan of Operations submitted for approval in summer 2007. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/rosemont
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - in Townships 18 and 19, Ranges 15 and 16, Gila/Salt River Meridian. Santa Rita Mountains, 30 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ.
Special-Use Permit, D. A. Lusby, Apiary CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/14/2011	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 10-year special-use permit to D. A. Lusby to operate a 35-colony apiary near Cowhead Tank on the Nogales Ranger District.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec. 26, T. 23 S., R. 13 E. Near Cowhead Tank, Nogales Ranger District.
Tres Bellotas Small Tracts Act Case #2002 CE	- Land ownership management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to sell ± 9.6 acres of encumbered National Forest System lands to private landowner.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sections 7 & 18, T23S, R10E, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Tres Belotas Ranch.
Vegetation Management in the Tumacacori Ecosystem Management Area EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Shane Lyman 520-281-2296 slyman@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to use prescribed fire and mechanical treatments to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuels in specific areas of the Tumacacori Ecosystem Management Area (EMA). No wilderness, roadless, and riparian areas involved.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24S, R9, 10, 11, 12 & 13E. Portions of Tumacacori EMA, west of Interstate 19 at Nogales.
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Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Pinaleno Ecosystem Restoration Project EIS	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/19/2009 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011	Expected:06/2011	09/2011	Craig Wilcox 928-348-1961 cpwilcox@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to begin restoration of a mixed-conifer forest to historic conditions. This will reduce fire behavior (crown fire and fireline intensity) and protect and promote native wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Multiple. Pinaleno Mountains north of Stockton Pass (Highway 266) and south of Tripp-Taylor Canyons.
Special-Use Permit, Angle Orchard, Safford Ranger District CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 01/06/2011	02/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to issue special-use permit for operation of an agricultural business on Forest land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33347
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Section 9, T9S, R25E. Pinaleno Mountains.
Special-Use Permit, University of Arizona, Mt. Graham International Observatory EIS	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to issue a new special-use permit to the University of Arizona for operation of Mt Graham International Observatory.
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Township 8 South Range 24 East. Mt. Graham International Observatory.
Special-Use Permits, Recreation Residences, Safford Ranger District EIS	- Special use management	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/05/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2011	Expected:06/2011	07/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: Recreation residence SUPs expired on December 31, 2008. Interim permit is in effect. Forest proposes to issue new permit to recreation residence owners. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=10919
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Many Locations. Safford Ranger District.
Vegetation Management in the Galiuro Mountains (FireScape Project) EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/29/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:12/2011	02/2012	Anne Casey 928-348-1962 acasey@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes hand and mechanical vegetation treatments and prescribed burning to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26131
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Various locations. Gailuro Mountains.
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Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Changes to Motorized Travel System, Santa Catalina Ranger District EA	- Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/23/2010	Expected:05/2011	06/2011	Josh Taiz 520-749-7700 jtaiz@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes (per 36 CFR Parts 212, 251, 261, and 295) 5.32 mi of new roads; closure of 1.27 mi of road; prohibit off-road vehicle travel for dispersed camping in specific areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29215
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. All of Santa Catalina Ranger District.
Decommissioning of Unauthorized Roads, Santa Catalina Ranger District EA	- Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Walter Keyes 520-388-8416 wkeyes@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to decommission about 15 miles of unauthorized roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30832
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Santa Catalina Ranger District.
Improvements to Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and Trailhead EA	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/19/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011	Expected:09/2011	12/2011	Angela Elam 520-749-8700 aelam@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to replace some restrooms and a pedestrian bridge over stream, and improve parking areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31879
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec 31, T 11 S, R 16 E. Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and Trailhead.
Incinerator Ridge Trail Extension EA	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/04/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011	Expected:06/2011	07/2011	Robert Walter 520-749-7700 rdwalter@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to construct 1 mile extension to Incinerator Ridge Trail to interconnect with other District trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=7943
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. Santa Catalina Mountains.
Landscape Scale Vegetation Management in Catalina-Rincon Mountains (FireScape) EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011	Expected:10/2011	12/2011	Stan Helin 520-405-9246 shelin@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes mechanical and prescribed fire treatments on about 220,000 acres of Forest and adjacent Federal, state and private lands.
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Santa Catalina and Rincon Mtns.
Special-Use Amendment Authorizing Construction of Parking Area and Group Ramada, Catalina State Park CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 01/14/2011	03/2011	James Sutton 520-749-7725 jsutton@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to amend an existing special-use permit to authorize a new overflow parking area, restrooms, and a picnic ramada to be constructed on disturbed land adjacent to an existing group site
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Section 33, Township 11 South, Range 14 East. Catalina State Park.
Spencer/Bigelow Vegetation Management CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/10/2009	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Stan Helin 520-405-9246 shelin@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes hand and mechanical vegetation treatments and prescribed burning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27810
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sect 31, 32,T11S, R16 E ; Sect 5, 6, 7, & 8, T12S, R16 E; Sect 5, NW1/4, T12S, R16E. Three adjacent but not contiguous areas to be treated. Total acreage is.
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Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Access Closures, Papago Cave and Cave Mine CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/03/2011	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Melinda Castillo 520-803-2801 melindacastillo@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to install bat-friendly gates at Papago Cave and Cave Mine and to issue resource protection closure orders applicable to each location. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32598
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T23S, R20E, Sec. 30, SW4. Papago Springs Cave is located in the Canelo Hills. Cave Mine is located East of Forest Road 4775 along the Oversite Canyon trail.
Bear Canyon Copper Exploration Drilling CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/30/2010	Expected:04/2011	05/2011	Richard Ahern 520-388-8327 rahern@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to approve a plan of operation to drill 12 holes at five locations to depths of up to 1000 feet to explore for copper mineralization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33209
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sec 30, T 23 S, R 20 E. East of Wakefield Camp.
Bullfrog Habitat Reduction in the West Huachuca Mountains CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Completed	Actual: 03/02/2011	04/2011	Glenn Frederick 520-803-2827 gfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to reduce or remove viable bullfrog breeding habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34959
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 23 S, R 18 E, Sec 2; T 23 S, R 19 Sections 3, 18 and 35. Huachuca Mountains.
Grazing Authorization, Redrock Pasture-Kunde Allotment EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/02/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011	Expected:09/2011	11/2011	James Heitholt 520-803-2830 jheitholt@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reauthorize grazing permit for the Redrock Pasture on the Kunde Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28820
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec. 11, 12, and 13,T22S R16E; Sec. 7 and 18,T22S R17E. Redrock Pasture, Kunde Allotment.
Invasive Vegetation Mgt at Carr Barn Admin Site Using Mechanical and Chemical Treatments CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Sharon Biedenbender 520-761-6000 sbiedenbender@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to use hand tools, chainsaws, Remedy EC and Tahoe 4E to remove excessive overgrowth of mesquite and mimosa at the Carr Barn Administration Site.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Section 7, Township 23 South, Range 21 East. Carr Barn Administrative Site.
Mine Plan of Operation: El Grande EA	- Minerals and Geology	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Richard Ahern 520-388-8327 rahern@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is being cancelled due to an incomplete application.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 23 S, R 15 E, Sec 3, NW 1/4. 1000 feet west of FR 235.
Sawmill Spring Wildlife Drinker CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011	Expected:05/2011	06/2011	Glenn Frederick 520-803-2827 gfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to install a trough which would catch the excess water from Sawmill Spring and provide a source of water for wildlife in the area.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sec 22, T 23 S R 20 E. Sawmill Spring near Reef Township Campground.
Special-Use Permit Amendment for Power Line Realignment, UNS Electric, Inc. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 03/02/2011	04/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to amend the special-use permit held by UNS to authorize re-alignment of a power line near State Route 82
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 33, T22S, R15E, Sec4 T23S R15E. Along State Route 82.
Special-use Permit, Ephemeral Stream Study, Arizona State University CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 01/07/2011	02/2011	Duane Bennett 520-803-2838 dabennett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue a SUP to Dr. Stromberg for a term of five years. The SUP would authorize the use of NFS lands for the implementation of scientific research.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Streams in the Sierra Vista Ranger District.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011
Coronado National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach
EIS

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011

Expected:10/2011

10/2011

Noel Schneeberger
610-557-4121
nschneeberger@fs.fed.us

Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Land Management Planning Rule
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

12/2011

Larry Hayden
202-205-1559
lhayden@fs.fed.us

Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule

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 05/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Glen Stein
208-869-5405
gstein@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

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Coronado 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

Coronado National Forest Plan Revision
EIS

- Land management planning

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 01/27/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2011

Expected:04/2012

05/2012

Jennifer Ruyle
520-388-8351
jruyle@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Plan was written in 1986 and has been since amended. The Forest proposes to revise the plan to reflect changes in management and planning since the plan's first publication.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31147

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Hidalgo. Coronado National Forest.

Outfitter/Guide Special-Use Permit, Southwest Trekking
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 03/18/2011

05/2011

James Sutton
520-749-7725
jsutton@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Southwest Trekking for outfitting/guiding activities on all five districts of the Coronado Natioanl Forest.

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.

Priority 10-year Outfitter/Guide Special-Use Permit, Bob Schutsky, dba Bird Treks
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 03/23/2011

04/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a priority special-use permit to Bird Treks to conduct outfitter/guide activities on all five districts of the Coronado National Forest

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.

Special-Use Permit for Archaeological Research, EcoPlan and Associates, Inc.
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 03/09/2011

04/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 5-year special-use permit to EcoPlan and Associates, Inc., authorizing archaeological research.

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.

Special-Use Permit for Archaeological Research, SWCA Inc.
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 02/02/2011

03/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 5-year special-use permit to SWCA, Inc. for archaeology research.

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.

Special-Use Permit, Adventure Birding (John Yerger)
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/01/2011

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Janet Witt
520-803-2803
jwitt@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to John Yerger, doing business as Adventure Birding, to conduct outfitter/guide activities on all 5 Ranger Districts of the Coronado National Forest.

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.

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Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Outfitter/Guide Special-Use Permit, U of A Outdoor Adventures
CE

- Special use management

Cancelled

N/A

James Sutton
520-749-7725
jsutton@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is being cancelled due to an incomplete application.

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Douglas, Nogales, Sierra Vista and Santa Catalina Ranger Districts.

Special-Use Permit, Adventure Travel West
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2011

Expected:06/2011

07/2011

Janet Witt
520-803-2803
jwitt@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Adventure Travel West to conduct nature tours and hikes on Santa Catalina and Nogales Ranger Districts.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Santa Catalina and Nogales Ranger Districts.

Special-Use Permit, Department of Homeland Security Repeater Sites
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to the Department of Homeland Security for two repeater site locations on the Nogales and Sierra Vista Ranger Districts.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple locations.

Special-Use Permit, Department of Homeland Security Towers
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to the Department of Homeland Security for operation of observation towers at 24 locations.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Nogales and Sierra Vista Ranger Districts, remote locations.

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Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Landscape Scale Vegetation Management in Chiricahua, Dragoon, and Dos Cabezas Mtns (FireScape)
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:12/2011

02/2012

William Edwards
520-364-6811
waedwards@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to manage vegetation in the Chiricahua, Dragoon and Dos Cabezas Mountains to promote a healthy ecosystem. The attached scoping notice provides detailed information about the proposal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34529

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Hidalgo. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Chiricahua, Dragoon and Dos Cabezas Mountains.

Road Construction for John Long Canyon Access
EA

- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Walter Keyes
520-388-8416
wkeyes@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to construct a road to connect NFSR 4251 and NFSR 360 (approx 0.9 miles) around private land and decommission existing road between the new alignment and the private land (approx 0.5 miles).

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T19S, R29E, Sec 18. Western side of Chiricahua Mountains in John Long Canyon south of private land.

Special-Use Permit Amendment, Department of Homeland Security Communication Site, Barfoot Peak
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 02/23/2011

05/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to amend the exisitng special-use permit issued to Department of Homeland Security to include Barfoot Peak Lookout.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35482

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Section 33, Township 17 South, Range 30 East. Barfoot Peak Lookout.

Special-Use Permit for Water System, Hirt and Jaske
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/14/2011

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 10-year special-use permit for the proponents to maintain an existing water line and tank on Forest land.

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sec. 5, T. 18 S., R. 31 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian. Sec. 5, T. 18 S., R. 31 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian.

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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

5 Amigos #1, Gold Exploration
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/20/2010

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Richard Ahern
520-388-8327
rahern@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to approve plan of operation for minerals exploration involving excavation of pits and trenches to obtain evidence of gold mineralization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27822

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - SE /4 section 24, T.19S, R.15E. Ophir Gulch, 1 mile southwest of Greaterville.

Amendment of Special-Use Permit to Authorize Power Pole and Anchor Installation, UNS Electric, Inc.
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 02/16/2011

02/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to amend UNS’s SUP to authorize relocation of a power pole and wire anchor on NFS lands at the Nogales Ranger District office.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 13, Township 23 South, Range 13 East. Nogales Ranger District Office Property.

Changes to Motorized Travel System, Nogales Ranger District
EA

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/13/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

James Copeland
928-339-4384
jcopeland@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to add, decommission, close and change designation of roads in National Forest System database and prohibit off-road motorized travel for dispersed camping in certain areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29223

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - many locations. Nogales Ranger District.

Decommissioning of Unauthorized Roads on the Nogales Ranger District
EA

- Road management

On Hold

N/A

James Copeland
928-339-4384
jcopeland@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to decommission ~38 miles of unauthorized roads on the Nogales District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30831

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Across the Nogales Ranger District in Tucson, Arizona.

Grazing Management: Lake Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/03/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011

Expected:07/2011

09/2011

Sean Lockwood
520-761-6014
seanlockwood@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to reauthorize the grazing permit for the Lake Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26496

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18;T22S, R11E. Grazing allotment near Arivaca Lake.

Grazing Management: Gardner Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011

Expected:07/2011

09/2011

Sean Lockwood
520-761-6014
seanlockwood@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to reauthorize the grazing permit for the Gardner Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26796

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Gardner (T20S, R16E). Gardner Canyon area on the west side of the Santa Rita Mountains, 5 miles NW of Sonoita.

Improvements to Pena Blanca Lake Recreation Facilities
EA

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Shane Lyman
520-281-2296
slyman@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to develop campground and other recreation facilities at Pena Blanca Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32504

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 26 T23 S, R 12 E, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Pena Blanca Lake.

Kent Springs Prescribed Fire
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Completed

Actual: 02/08/2011

03/2011

Shane Lyman
520-281-2296
slyman@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes prescribed burning of 137 acres for vegetation and fuel management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32570

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 1T 20 S R 14 E. Kent Springs, Nogales Ranger District.

Mine Plan of Operation: G Quest
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Cancelled

N/A

Karl Sandwell-Weiss
520-388-8348
ksandwellweiss@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is being cancelled due to an incomplete application.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 21S, R 12E, Sec 34. Nogales Ranger District.

Plan of Operation for Minerals Exploration, Quartz Dreams
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/06/2010

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Karl Sandwell-Weiss
520-388-8348
ksandwellweiss@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to approve a plan of operation for minerals exploration.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec 23, T 19 S, R 15 E. Northwest of Sonoita, AZ.

Plan of Operations, Double G Minerals Exploration
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Cancelled

N/A

Karl Sandwell-Weiss
520-388-8348
ksandwellweiss@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is being cancelled.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 20, T22 S, R 10 E. 18 miles WNW of Nogales, AZ.

Plan of Operations, Margarita Exploratory Drilling
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2011

Expected:05/2011

06/2011

Richard Ahern
520-388-8327
rahern@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to authorize exploratory drilling to determine the presence of mineralization. If approved, the plan would authorize the corporation to drill up to 12 exploratory holes to depths of up to 100 feet.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 6 and 7, Township 23 S, Range 11 E. Oro Blanco Mining District, 20 miles west of Nogales, 11 miles southeast of Arivaca.

Rosemont Copper Mine Construction and Operation
EIS

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 03/13/2008
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2011

Expected:01/2012

04/2012

Beverley Everson
520-388-8300
comments-southwestern-coronado@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to approve plan of operation for open-pit copper mine on private land with processing and other facilities on National Forest. Mine Plan of Operations submitted for approval in summer 2007.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/rosemont

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - in Townships 18 and 19, Ranges 15 and 16, Gila/Salt River Meridian. Santa Rita Mountains, 30 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ.

Special-Use Permit, D. A. Lusby, Apiary
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/14/2011

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a 10-year special-use permit to D. A. Lusby to operate a 35-colony apiary near Cowhead Tank on the Nogales Ranger District.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec. 26, T. 23 S., R. 13 E. Near Cowhead Tank, Nogales Ranger District.

Tres Bellotas Small Tracts Act Case #2002
CE

- Land ownership management

On Hold

N/A

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to sell ± 9.6 acres of encumbered National Forest System lands to private landowner.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sections 7 & 18, T23S, R10E, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Tres Belotas Ranch.

Vegetation Management in the Tumacacori Ecosystem Management Area
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Shane Lyman
520-281-2296
slyman@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to use prescribed fire and mechanical treatments to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuels in specific areas of the Tumacacori Ecosystem Management Area (EMA). No wilderness, roadless, and riparian areas involved.

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24S, R9, 10, 11, 12 & 13E. Portions of Tumacacori EMA, west of Interstate 19 at Nogales.

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Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Pinaleno Ecosystem Restoration Project
EIS

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/19/2009
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011

Expected:06/2011

09/2011

Craig Wilcox
928-348-1961
cpwilcox@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to begin restoration of a mixed-conifer forest to historic conditions. This will reduce fire behavior (crown fire and fireline intensity) and protect and promote native wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Multiple. Pinaleno Mountains north of Stockton Pass (Highway 266) and south of Tripp-Taylor Canyons.

Special-Use Permit, Angle Orchard, Safford Ranger District
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 01/06/2011

02/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to issue special-use permit for operation of an agricultural business on Forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33347

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Section 9, T9S, R25E. Pinaleno Mountains.

Special-Use Permit, University of Arizona, Mt. Graham International Observatory
EIS

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to issue a new special-use permit to the University of Arizona for operation of Mt Graham International Observatory.

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Township 8 South Range 24 East. Mt. Graham International Observatory.

Special-Use Permits, Recreation Residences, Safford Ranger District
EIS

- Special use management

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/05/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2011

Expected:06/2011

07/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: Recreation residence SUPs expired on December 31, 2008. Interim permit is in effect. Forest proposes to issue new permit to recreation residence owners.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=10919

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Many Locations. Safford Ranger District.

Vegetation Management in the Galiuro Mountains (FireScape Project)
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/29/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011

Expected:12/2011

02/2012

Anne Casey
928-348-1962
acasey@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes hand and mechanical vegetation treatments and prescribed burning to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26131

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Various locations. Gailuro Mountains.

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Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Changes to Motorized Travel System, Santa Catalina Ranger District
EA

- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/23/2010

Expected:05/2011

06/2011

Josh Taiz
520-749-7700
jtaiz@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes (per 36 CFR Parts 212, 251, 261, and 295) 5.32 mi of new roads; closure of 1.27 mi of road; prohibit off-road vehicle travel for dispersed camping in specific areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29215

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. All of Santa Catalina Ranger District.

Decommissioning of Unauthorized Roads, Santa Catalina Ranger District
EA

- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Walter Keyes
520-388-8416
wkeyes@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to decommission about 15 miles of unauthorized roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30832

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Santa Catalina Ranger District.

Improvements to Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and Trailhead
EA

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/19/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011

Expected:09/2011

12/2011

Angela Elam
520-749-8700
aelam@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to replace some restrooms and a pedestrian bridge over stream, and improve parking areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31879

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec 31, T 11 S, R 16 E. Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and Trailhead.

Incinerator Ridge Trail Extension
EA

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/04/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011

Expected:06/2011

07/2011

Robert Walter
520-749-7700
rdwalter@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to construct 1 mile extension to Incinerator Ridge Trail to interconnect with other District trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=7943

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. Santa Catalina Mountains.

Landscape Scale Vegetation Management in Catalina-Rincon Mountains (FireScape)
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2011

Expected:10/2011

12/2011

Stan Helin
520-405-9246
shelin@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes mechanical and prescribed fire treatments on about 220,000 acres of Forest and adjacent Federal, state and private lands.

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Santa Catalina and Rincon Mtns.

Special-Use Amendment Authorizing Construction of Parking Area and Group Ramada, Catalina State Park
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 01/14/2011

03/2011

James Sutton
520-749-7725
jsutton@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to amend an existing special-use permit to authorize a new overflow parking area, restrooms, and a picnic ramada to be constructed on disturbed land adjacent to an existing group site

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Section 33, Township 11 South, Range 14 East. Catalina State Park.

Spencer/Bigelow Vegetation Management
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/10/2009

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Stan Helin
520-405-9246
shelin@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes hand and mechanical vegetation treatments and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27810

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sect 31, 32,T11S, R16 E ; Sect 5, 6, 7, & 8, T12S, R16 E; Sect 5, NW1/4, T12S, R16E. Three adjacent but not contiguous areas to be treated. Total acreage is.

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Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Access Closures, Papago Cave and Cave Mine
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/03/2011

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Melinda Castillo
520-803-2801
melindacastillo@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to install bat-friendly gates at Papago Cave and Cave Mine and to issue resource protection closure orders applicable to each location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32598

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T23S, R20E, Sec. 30, SW4. Papago Springs Cave is located in the Canelo Hills. Cave Mine is located East of Forest Road 4775 along the Oversite Canyon trail.

Bear Canyon Copper Exploration Drilling
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/30/2010

Expected:04/2011

05/2011

Richard Ahern
520-388-8327
rahern@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to approve a plan of operation to drill 12 holes at five locations to depths of up to 1000 feet to explore for copper mineralization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33209

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sec 30, T 23 S, R 20 E. East of Wakefield Camp.

Bullfrog Habitat Reduction in the West Huachuca Mountains
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Completed

Actual: 03/02/2011

04/2011

Glenn Frederick
520-803-2827
gfrederick@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to reduce or remove viable bullfrog breeding habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34959

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 23 S, R 18 E, Sec 2; T 23 S, R 19 Sections 3, 18 and 35. Huachuca Mountains.

Grazing Authorization, Redrock Pasture-Kunde Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/02/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011

Expected:09/2011

11/2011

James Heitholt
520-803-2830
jheitholt@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to reauthorize grazing permit for the Redrock Pasture on the Kunde Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28820

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec. 11, 12, and 13,T22S R16E; Sec. 7 and 18,T22S R17E. Redrock Pasture, Kunde Allotment.

Invasive Vegetation Mgt at Carr Barn Admin Site Using Mechanical and Chemical Treatments
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

On Hold

N/A

Sharon Biedenbender
520-761-6000
sbiedenbender@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest proposes to use hand tools, chainsaws, Remedy EC and Tahoe 4E to remove excessive overgrowth of mesquite and mimosa at the Carr Barn Administration Site.

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Section 7, Township 23 South, Range 21 East. Carr Barn Administrative Site.

Mine Plan of Operation: El Grande
EA

- Minerals and Geology

Cancelled

N/A

Richard Ahern
520-388-8327
rahern@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is being cancelled due to an incomplete application.

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 23 S, R 15 E, Sec 3, NW 1/4. 1000 feet west of FR 235.

Sawmill Spring Wildlife Drinker
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2011

Expected:05/2011

06/2011

Glenn Frederick
520-803-2827
gfrederick@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to install a trough which would catch the excess water from Sawmill Spring and provide a source of water for wildlife in the area.

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sec 22, T 23 S R 20 E. Sawmill Spring near Reef Township Campground.

Special-Use Permit Amendment for Power Line Realignment, UNS Electric, Inc.
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 03/02/2011

04/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to amend the special-use permit held by UNS to authorize re-alignment of a power line near State Route 82

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 33, T22S, R15E, Sec4 T23S R15E. Along State Route 82.

Special-use Permit, Ephemeral Stream Study, Arizona State University
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 01/07/2011

02/2011

Duane Bennett
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest proposes to issue a SUP to Dr. Stromberg for a term of five years. The SUP would authorize the use of NFS lands for the implementation of scientific research.

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Streams in the Sierra Vista Ranger District.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011Coronado National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011
Coronado National Forest