Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 Gila 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, Gila National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Wilderness 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	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011	Expected:03/2012	01/2013	Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/
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: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html
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
TEP Powerline Vegetation Treatment and Access Route EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012	Expected:04/2012	06/2012	John Pierson 575-533-6231 jpierson@fs.fed.us
Description: Treatment of vegetation that occurs in and adjacent to utility powerline corridor and identification for access routes to conduct maintenance activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30200
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District, Glenwood Ranger District, Clifton Ranger District, Reserve Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Greenlee, Catron. LEGAL - Multiple Townships and Sections. TEP powerline across Glenwood, Reserve, and Quemado Ranger Districts on Gila NF and Clifton Ranger District on A-S NF.
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Gila 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
Box Canyon PNM Powerline Removal CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 12/09/2011 12/09/2011	02/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Due to the change in ownership of a Forest inholding, the existing single phase powerline which parallels Box canyon Road near Gila, NM is no longer needed and is proposed to be removed from NFS land.
Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Sec. 31, T.14 S., R.16 W., and NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 6 T.15 S., R.16 W., NMPM. The powerline proposed to be removed parallels the Box Canyon Road near Gila, NM on NFS land.
Gila National Forest Travel Managment Rule Implementation EIS	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/07/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2012	Expected:03/2012	06/2012	Lisa Mizuno 575-388-8267 lmizuno@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest is implementing the Travel Management rule, which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized use; and determining suitable locations for motorized dispersed camping. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24477
Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Sierra. LEGAL - Gila National Forest system lands located within all or portions of Townships: 1S to 22S and Range 8W to 21W. This project encompasses the entire Gila National Forest. The Forest is located in the southwest quarter of New Mexico.
K265EI Community Access TV of Silver City and KOOT FM Repeater on Black Peak CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/11/2010	Expected:02/2012	04/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: James S. Bumpos wants to construct and use an antenna at Black Peak for a Community Acces TV channel and an FM radio repeater on the Black Peak Communication Site.
Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - NE1/4NE1/4NW1/4 Section 23, T. 16 S., R. 13 W., NMPM. The repeater will be located at the Black Peak Communication Site.
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Gila National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Abandoned Mine Closures CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Remediation of physical safety hazards at abandone mine features.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. LEGAL - Various mines on Glenwood R.D. and Silver City R.D. Grant Co. and Catron Co. Various mines on Glenwood R.D. and Silver City R.D.
Aldo Leopold CFRP Project EA	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/27/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012	Expected:04/2012	06/2012	Robert Gallardo 575-536-2250 rgallardo@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels management activities in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20469
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Sierra. LEGAL - T. 12S R.20W section 14 (center of project area). Aldo Leopold Wilderness east of Forest road 150, west of Black Range Crest.
Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation on NFSR 150 EA	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012	Expected:06/2012	03/2013	Rex Null 575-388-8389 rnull@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace or rehabilitate 8 bridges to ensure public safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37292
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. Structures are located along Forest Road 150 between New Mexico Highway 35 to Beaverhead, NM near NM Highway 59.
Upper Mimbres Landscape Assessment EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012	Expected:07/2012	04/2013	Robert Gallardo 575-536-2250 rgallardo@fs.fed.us
Description: To improve watershed conditions, range improvement, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce hazardous fuels.
Location: UNIT - Wilderness Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. LEGAL - T-14S R-10, 11 & 12W T-15S R-10, 11 & 12 W T16S R-10, 11, & 12W. Covers non-wilderness area on the Wilderness Ranger District and a portion of the Silver City Ranger District.
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Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Berenda Allotment EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/18/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012	Expected:05/2012	01/2013	Larry Cosper 505-434-7220 lcosper@fs.fed.us
Description: This project analysis the effects of continued grazing management of the Berenda Allotment.
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T. 17 S., R. 8 W. Sec 2-33, T. 17 S., R. 9 W. Sec. 1-3, 10-15, 23-26, 36, T. 18 S., R. 8 W. Sec. 4-9, 17,18. South of NM Highway 90 in the Black Range Mountains.
Corkscrew Erosion Rehabilitation CE	- Watershed management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Rene Guaderrama 575-894-6677 rguaderrama@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will use rock gabions to rehabilitate gullies near the intersection of NM 59 and Forest Road 4074L
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 9 W, Sec. 32. NM 59 and Forest Road 4074L.
Elberus Mineral Pat. Access Road CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit authorizing access to private land
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T11S, R8W, S19 & 30. Blackhawk Gulch in the northern-central portion of the Black Range.
Emory Pass Scenic Trail CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:03/2012	04/2012	Dennis Fahl 575-894-6677 dfahl@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct approximately 0.3 mile of trail along east side of Continental Divide to provide scenic loop trail.
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. Project located off of Emory Pass overlook.
Little Red Thinning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012	Expected:08/2012	10/2012	Rene Guaderrama 575-894-6677 rguaderrama@fs.fed.us
Description: In approximately 5,000 acres, cut 5 acre openings in dense pinyon-juniper woodland to stimulate grass, forb and browse growth. Travel corridors approximately 50-100 foot wide will be left uncut. The area will be accessible for fuelwood gathering.
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 9 W., Sec. 26-29, 32-35 and T. 10 S., R. 9 W. sec 1-5, 12. North of Winston, NM where highway 59 enters the forest boundary. Project will occur on both sides of the highway.
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Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Alma Allotment EA	- Grazing management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing with appropriate management to ensure meeting resource objectives
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. North of Alma, New Mexico.
Aspen Maness Gravel Pit CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 505-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: To mine within the boundaries of the existing gravel pit. Primary purpose of rock is surfacing for roads within the nearby area.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S28, T7S R21W. Aspen-Maness Gravel Pit, approximately 4 miles north of Saddle Mountain.
Bearwallow Wildland Urban Interface CE	- Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Albert Flores 575-539-2481 aflores@fs.fed.us
Description: Project to improve stand health and improve visibility/reduce fuels around Bearwallow Lookout
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10,R18W,sec 14. Bearwallow Fire Lookout.
Catron County Public Shooting Range at Glenwood EA *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:06/2012	06/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: S1/2SE1/4 Section 16, N1/2NE1/4 Section 21, T.10 S., R.20 W., NMPM
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1/2SE1/4 Section 16, N1/2NE1/4 Section 21, T.10S., R.20W., NMPM. North of the Deep Creek Road, approx. 4 Miles North of Alma, NM.
Cedar Breaks PJ Treatment CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2010	Expected:04/2012	05/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 2398 acres of invaded grassland; reduce tree density within up to 1679 acres; and clean a silted tank. This is to improve wildlife habitat.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 10s, R 20w, sec 21-28, 33-36; T 11s, R 20w, sec 2-3. Glenwood RD, Gila NF Cedar Breaks.
Challenge Mill Site Reclamation CE	- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Final close-out and reclamation of the Challenge Mill Site, including removal of trash, miscellandous equipment, erosion control, restoration of surface vegetation, removal of fence and treatment of access roadbed..
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 10 South, Range 19 West, northwest quarter of Section 33,. West of Mogollon, New Mexico, north of Bursum Road.
Construction & Replacement of a new Radio Tower at the U.S. C&BP Site at Glenwood Brushy Mtn CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:02/2012	02/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: U.S. Custioms & Border Protection desires to update their existing commuication facility (including the replacement of a radio tower) at the Glenwood Brushy Comm Site on the Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - NW1/4SE1/4NW1/4 Section 32, T.11 S., R.20 W., NMPM. U.S. Customs & Border Protection Site and the NM State Office of Communication Site at the Glenwood Brushy Mountain Communication Site, Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest.
Dark Sky Campground development EA	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/21/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012	Expected:03/2012	04/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop 2 campgrounds designed to meet need for amateur astronomy viewing areas. Includes access road, parking, signing, toilet, fence, and campgrounds.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 9 South, Range 21 West, Section 32. Spurgeon Mesa.
Deep Creek Allotment EA	- Grazing management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing with appropriate management to meet resource objectives
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Norhteast of Glenwood, New Mexico.
Deep Creek PJ Treatment CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2010	Expected:01/2012	02/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 1000 acres ofinvaded grassland and reduce tree density within up to 174ac of woodland to improve forage for wildlife (elk).
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T9s, R19w, sec 31-32; T10s, R 19w, sec 4-8. Glenwood RD, GilaNF, Deep Creek.
Deep Creek Wild Horse and Burro Territory CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Management Plan for Wild Horse and Burro Territory
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10S,R17W , T9S R17W, T9SR18W, T10S18W. Lost Lake Pasture of Deep Creek Allotment.
Dripping Springs Land Exchange EA	- Land ownership management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed land exchange is 80 acres T15S, R21 W, Sec 15 (PVT) for comparable value in T14S, R20W, Sec 13 (USA)
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T14S, R21W, Sections 35. South of Mule Creek, New Mexico.
Dry Creek and Holt Gulch Allotments EA	- Grazing management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing on allotment with appropriate measures to meet resource objectives
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Southeast of Glenwood, New Mexico.
Golden Link Trail Realignment at Spider Creek CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Albert Flores 575-539-2481 aflores@fs.fed.us
Description: The Glenwood Ranger District proposes to construct less than 2500 feet of new trail to replace the damaged segments of Trail 218 at Spider Creek.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Section 32, Township 11 South, Range 18 West, NMPR. Gila N.F. Glenwood R.D. The portion of the Golden Link Trail # 218 that crosses and parallels Spider Creek.
Harve Gulch/Mogollon Allotment EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/01/2009	Expected:05/2012 Actual: 09/30/2009	01/2013	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing (may include Mogollon Allotment as possible alternative)
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 20 West. Approximately 1/2 mile north of Glenwood, New Mexico.
Lehigh Metals Access Road CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Continuing existing special use permit to authorize access to special use tailings depository.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10S, R20W, S36. East of Alma, NM, west of Mogollon,NM and near Mineral Creek.
Pueblo Creek Bridge Replacement CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2010	Expected:01/2012	02/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace existing unsafe crossing with permanent low water crossing with culverts, correct approach gradient and stabilize riparian banks with plantings.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 8s, R 21w, sec24. Glenwood R.D. Gila N.F. Pueblo Creek crossing adjacent to Pueblo Park Campground on C013/FS 232. This road connects Highway 180 south of Reserve to Highway 180 by Luna and also goes into Arizona.
Pueblo Park Campground Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Project EA	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/09/2009 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 06/2012	Expected:08/2012	10/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to treat approximately 200 acres in and around Pueblo Park Campground to enhance ecological function and reduce hazardous fuels.Hazardous fuels in this area are in the form of an abundance of small trees.Legal T8R21sec23,24,25,26
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 8S Range 21W sec 23,24,25,26 NMPM. 200 acres in and adjacent to Pueblo Park Campground.
Sacaton Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Albert Flores 575-539-2481 aflores@fs.fed.us
Description: The Sacaton Habitat Improvement Project is for allowing mechanical treatment of an additional (approx.) 400 acres and to allow for fire on the total 1650ac. The previous Decision allowed only for mechanical treatment on 1250ac Web Link: http://fsweb.gila.r3.fs.fed.us/
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T12S, R18W, Sections 32 and 33 and T13s, R18W Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9. Sacaton Creek Mesa between Pine Creek and Sacaton Creek.
Sacaton Road Erosion Control CE	- Watershed management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012	Expected:03/2012	04/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Correct active erosion by installing/improving drainage with culverts outsloping/dips
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T12s R19w sec9, 11, 12. SE of Glenwood,NM, NE of Buckhorn, NM Grant Co.
San Francisco River re-channelization EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-channelize 200 feet of river off private land back to forest land.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 10 South, Range 20 West, Secton 29. Alma, New Mexico.
Tennessee Forest and Rangeland Health Restoration CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012	Expected:04/2012	05/2012	Pat Morrison 575-539-2481 pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Thinning in PJ and ponderosa pine and some grassland restoration and other associated watershed treatment and water developments.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. Tennessee Allotment west of Mule Cr.
US Geological Survey Cable Car CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit to authorize access across the San Francisco River
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T12S, R20W, S11. San Francisco River near Alma, NM.
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Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
7 Troughs Hazardous Fuels Reduction EA	- Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Greg Peterson 575-773-4678 gpeterson02@fs.fed.us
Description: thin pinyon juniper stands adjacent to private lands, east of Black Peak. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30730
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 19 West, Sections 13, 14, 23, 24. 2 miles East of Black Peak.
Construction & Replacement of the US C&BP Comm Facilities at Fox, Mangas, & Frisco Divide Mtn. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:02/2012	02/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: U.S. Customs & Border Protection desires to udate their existing communication facilities at the Fox Mtn, Mangas Mtn and San Francisco Divide Mtn Communication Sites on the Apache NF (Adm by the Gila N.F).
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Sec 3, T.3 S., R.18 W.; Section 16, T.3 S., R.14 W.; and Section 27, T.6 S., R.20 W., NMPM, Apache NF (adm. by Gila NF) Quemado Ranger District. Fox Mountain, Mangas Mountain, & San Francisco Divide Mountain Communication Sites.
Gap 2 Wildland Urban Interface EA	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/06/2010 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 07/2012	Expected:09/2012	01/2013	Amanda Gehrt 575-773-4678 agehrt@fs.fed.us
Description: thin vegetation adjacent to private lands near Sombra De Gallo and Agua Fria subdivision. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30728
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 2 South, R 17 West Sec. 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36, T 2 South R 16 West Sec. 19, 30, 31, T 3 South R 17 West Sec. 1, 2. private lands adjacent to Agua Fria Creek.
Mangas Electronic Site EA	- Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Greg Peterson 575-773-4678 gpeterson02@fs.fed.us
Description: thin vegetation adjacent to Electronic site Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30729
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 14 West, Section 16. Mangas Electronic site.
Spring Canyon / Hay Canyon Pipeline CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012	Expected:05/2012	07/2012	Monte Topmiller 505-773-4678 mtopmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Install pipeline from overflow water system from the Spring Canyon Subdivision to provide water for wildlife and livestock in the Middle and West pastures of Agua Fria Allotment.
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 1 South, Range 17 West, sections 2, 3, & 11. Project is located 6 miles west of the village of Quemado, NM within Catron County.
Verizon, San Francisco Divide Building & Tower CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit to construct a building at the San Francisco Divide Communication Site.
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S22, T6S R20W. San Francisco Divide Communication Site.
Wallow Roadside Hazard Tree Removal / Salvage Project CE	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/02/2011	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Janice Stevenson 575-773-4678 jsstevenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage of merchantable of roadside hazard trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36867
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. North and west of Luna, New Mexico to the Arizona stateline.
Zirkle Special Use Road Access CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012	Expected:03/2012	03/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The Zirkle's would like to acquire NFSR #4184M as their private land access road to the property they recently purchased.
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1/2 NW1/4, S1/2 NE1/4 Section 3, T. 3 S., R.. 16 W., NMPM. Private lLand Access to the 40 acre parcel located where Lyles Camp Spring is located at. The road is currently numbered NFSR #4184M.
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Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Burro Forest Restoration Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/04/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012	Expected:09/2012	10/2013	Justin Schofer 575-533-6231 jschofer@fs.fed.us
Description: Thinning of Pinyon-Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, and Mixed Conifer. Grassland restoration.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T7S,-8S, R16W-17W. 25 Miles SE of Reserve.
Catron County (Reserve) Airport CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of the following at the existing permitted airport: nine airplane hangers, taxiway, aprons, beacon, wind cone, lighting aids, higher fencing, drainage culverts, a well and water system, electrical service, septic tank, and restrooms.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Section 13, T.7 S., R. 19 W., and NW 1/4, SW 1/4 Section 18, T. 7 S., R. 20 W., NMPM. Catron County ( Reserve) Airport along NMSH #12 (adjacent to the junction of NMSH #12 and US Highway 180).
Cox Canyon, Deadman, Y Canyon, and O Bar O Allotment EA EA	- Grazing management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012	Expected:04/2013	09/2013	Aaron Baldridge 575-533-6231 abaldridge@fs.fed.us
Description: Grazing allotment managment plan for the Cox Canyon, Deadman, Y Canyon, and O Bar O Allotments
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. 18 miles east of Reserve NM, vicinity of Collins Park.
Frisco Plaza Allotment EA EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/09/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012	Expected:03/2012	06/2012	Aaron Baldridge 575-533-6231 abaldridge@fs.fed.us
Description: Grazing allotment management plan for Frisco Plaza Allotment
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. 5 Miles South East of Reserve, NM along Forest Road 141.
Lower Plaza Allotment EA EA	- Grazing management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Aaron Baldridge 575-533-6231 abaldridge@fs.fed.us
Description: Grazing allotment management plan for Lower Plaza Allotment
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. 3 miles southeast of Reserve, NM along county road 435.
Pine Lawn Fire Salvage CE	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 12/06/2011	12/2011	Laura Vallejos 575-533-6231 lvallejos@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage of Dead and dying trees on approximately 250 acres along US Hwy 180, Leggett Loop road - FS roads 33, 4040M, 4040N, 4180 F, 4317I, 4317J, 4317 K, 650, fences, and utility lines. Salvage will include harvest of fire damaged trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36458
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 8S R 20 W Sec 01, 02, 03, 10, 11, T 7S R 20 W Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. Approximately 1/2 mile South of the junction of NM Hwy 12 and US Hwy 180.
Rainy Mesa Access Road CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: issuance of a special use permit to maintain an existing road to access private land. Road length is approximately 3 miles.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1, 2, 11, 12 T8S R18W, S7, 18, T8S R17W. Along Negrito Creek near Rainy Mesa.
Snow Lake Enhancement (RAC) CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:04/2012	08/2012	Jerry Monzingo 575-388-8221 jmonzingo@fs.fed.us
Description: Reduce sediment entering lake and improve water quality by planting riparian, constructing sediment retention structures. Improve boat ramp to prevent undercutting by wave action. Reduce erosion along existing gullying by installing small rock dams
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10S R16W Sec. 21 & 27. Snow Lake Recreation Area.
Stanford Road permit CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit to use and maintain an existing road (approximately 0.2 miles) to provide access to private property
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S24, T7S R20W. by Rancho Grande Estates, Reserve NM.
Trujilo Road Easement CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 505-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a Special Use permit to provide access to private property
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 6 S R 18 W, Sec 2. Adjacent to private land.
Tularosa Cabin Interpretive Trail CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/12/2010	Expected:03/2012	05/2012	Jeanne Schofer 575-533-6231 jsschofer@fs.fed.us
Description: Developing an interpretive trail from FR4161C to the Tularosa Cabin / Tularosa River area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29999
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 6S, Range 18 West, Sections: 11, 12, and 14. Northeast of the Village of Reserve, NM.
WNMTC Installation and Use of a Fibre Optic Telephone Line between Apache Creek and the Deaf Ranch CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012	Expected:04/2012	05/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Western New Mexico Telephone Company is applying to install and use a fibre optic telephone line between the Telephone Company's Office west of Apache Creek, NM and the Deaf Ranch, north of Apache Creek, NM. A portion of this line crosses NFS land.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Sections 5, 28, 29, & 32, T. 5 S., R. 17 W., NMPM. Along the existing WNMTC Sp. Use Permit alignment, between Apache Creek, NM and the Deaf Ranch.
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Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Bear Creek Reciprocal Easements CE	- Land acquisition - Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2010	Expected:02/2012	02/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: These reciprocal easements provide legal access to the private land, currently owned by Pinos Altos Development, LLC and Bear Creek Ranch, LLC. across NFS land from NMSH #15 and public access across private land to NFS land (recently acquired).
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Along the surveyed alignment of the existing road within the following legal description: T.16 S., R. 14 W., Sections 23 & 24. Along the surveyed alignment of the existing road in Bear Creek Canyon (see legal description).
Cross Mt. Road Use Permit CE	- Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Road Use permit issuance to allow adjacent landowner to maintain the Cross Mountain Road
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S33, T16S R13W. Cross Mountain Road near Pinos Altos, NM.
DeBusk Road Use Permit CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: permit issuance to allow adjacent landowner to maintain existing access road.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S30, T20S R15W. near Whitetail Canyon and NM 90.
Elias Road Association - Private Land Access CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/14/2011	Expected:02/2012	02/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Providing an access road across NFS land to private land.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T.17 S., R. 13 W., Section 27. Access to private property at the end of Elias Road.
Frank Shaft - Shamrock, Plan of Operation 2010 CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/05/2010	Expected:02/2012	02/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Cleaning out to Frank Shaft and removal of the stockpiled earth on the Shamrock #1 & #2 by the Operator Louis Osmer.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 22, T.19 S., R. 16 W., NMPM. within the Shamrock #1 & #2 LMCs. The Frank Shaft on the Shamrock #1 & #2 LMCs within the Burro Mountains.
LS Mesa Road special use authorizations CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Provides for issuing special use authorizations for using and maintaining access to various parcels of private land in the LS Mesa, Allen Springs, Bear Creek area
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S14, 15, 22, 26, 27 T16S R15W. near LS Mesa, Allen Springs, Bear Creek.
Little Cherry Lane Maintenance Association CE	- Special area management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/21/2010	Expected:02/2012	03/2012	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: To allow private land access across NFS land to the resisdents of the private property identified.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T.16 S., R. 13 W., Section 30. A road that heads southwest from the road in Little Cherry Creek.
Modification of the existing Customs and Border Protection telecommunication site on Jack's Peak CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 11/04/2011	01/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of the antennas and a microwave dish on an existing tower. Installation of a new generator and propane tank with new concrete pads. Replacement of the existing ice bridge with cables and new radio equipment in the existing shelter.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 7, T. 20 S., R. 15 W., NMPM., Grant County. Jack's Peak Forest Service Communication Site.
Mulberry Thinning and Rx CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/04/2010	Expected:04/2012	07/2012	Fabian Montano 575-388-8477 fmontano@fs.fed.us
Description: The Silver City Ranger District is proposing to improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by reducing natural fuels on approximately 2,402 acres in the Mulberry fuelwood area located southwest of the oak grove subdivision.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T19S, R16W,Sections, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, and 34. This project is located in the Burro Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Silver City, NM.
PNM Gila Valley Powerlines CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/28/2007	Expected:03/2012	03/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a permit for existing power lines in various locations in the Gila Valley
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - various townships. various locations in the Gila Valley area.
PNM, Burro Mt. to Lordsburg CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/02/2002	Expected:03/2012	03/2012	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a permit for an existing, approximately 8 -mile powerline.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S1, T22S R17W, S35, T21S R17W, S12-15, 21, 22, 28-31 T21S R16W. Southern end of the Burro Mountains, northwest of Highway 90,.
The Tall Pine No. 3 Lode (MS #1493) Access Road CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 12/09/2011	12/2011	John Baumberger (575) 388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: This action is to change the ownership of the road easement, due to a change of ownership of the private land , which is being accessed.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - NE 14 & SE 1/4 Section 25, T. 19 S., R. 16 W., NMPM. NFSR #4248N, which connects Grant County Road 4-2 with the private land (The Tall Pine No. 3 Lode (MS # 1493).
Willow Fuelwood Area CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/10/2011	Expected:04/2012	06/2012	Fabian Montano 575-388-8477 fmontano@fs.fed.us
Description: The Silver City Ranger District is proposing to improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by reducing natural fuels on approximately 3,422 acres in the Willow Fuelwood area located southwest of the oak grove subdivision.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T19S, R16W, Sections, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27. This project is located in the Burro Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Silver City, NM.
Woods Canyon Road Special Use Authorization CE	- Facility management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Baumberger 575-388-8238 jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of approximately 1/4 mile of road to provide access to private property and issuance of a special use authorization. Current access is via sandy washes.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S8, T21S, R16W. Near Woods Canyon or Juniper Spring in the,southern Burro Mountains, northeast of Lordsburg, NM.
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Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Wilderness Ranger District PJ Restoration Project CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 12/16/2011	04/2012	Jeffrey Hinson 575-536-2250 jhinson@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve wildlife habitat for mule deer, elk and other native wildlife species and restore historic tree species composition, reduce juniper on the pinyon-juniper grass savanna, reduce understory juniper to achieve healthy woodlands on 5567 ac. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34904
Location: UNIT - Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T 14S, R 11W, Sec 17,18,19,20,28,29,30,31,32,33. 15 separate units ranging from 70 -1535 acres in size north and northeast of Wilderness RD in the Mcknight and Northstar Mesa area.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
Gila 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

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011

Expected:03/2012

01/2013

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

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

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:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

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

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

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

TEP Powerline Vegetation Treatment and Access Route
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012

Expected:04/2012

06/2012

John Pierson
575-533-6231
jpierson@fs.fed.us

Description: Treatment of vegetation that occurs in and adjacent to utility powerline corridor and identification for access routes to conduct maintenance activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30200

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District, Glenwood Ranger District, Clifton Ranger District, Reserve Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Greenlee, Catron. LEGAL - Multiple Townships and Sections. TEP powerline across Glenwood, Reserve, and Quemado Ranger Districts on Gila NF and Clifton Ranger District on A-S NF.

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Gila 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

Box Canyon PNM Powerline Removal
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 12/09/2011
12/09/2011

02/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Due to the change in ownership of a Forest inholding, the existing single phase powerline which parallels Box canyon Road near Gila, NM is no longer needed and is proposed to be removed from NFS land.

Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Sec. 31, T.14 S., R.16 W., and NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 6 T.15 S., R.16 W., NMPM. The powerline proposed to be removed parallels the Box Canyon Road near Gila, NM on NFS land.

Gila National Forest Travel Managment Rule Implementation
EIS

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/07/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2012

Expected:03/2012

06/2012

Lisa Mizuno
575-388-8267
lmizuno@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest is implementing the Travel Management rule, which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized use; and determining suitable locations for motorized dispersed camping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24477

Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Sierra. LEGAL - Gila National Forest system lands located within all or portions of Townships: 1S to 22S and Range 8W to 21W. This project encompasses the entire Gila National Forest. The Forest is located in the southwest quarter of New Mexico.

K265EI Community Access TV of Silver City and KOOT FM Repeater on Black Peak
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/11/2010

Expected:02/2012

04/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: James S. Bumpos wants to construct and use an antenna at Black Peak for a Community Acces TV channel and an FM radio repeater on the Black Peak Communication Site.

Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - NE1/4NE1/4NW1/4 Section 23, T. 16 S., R. 13 W., NMPM. The repeater will be located at the Black Peak Communication Site.

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

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Abandoned Mine Closures
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Remediation of physical safety hazards at abandone mine features.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. LEGAL - Various mines on Glenwood R.D. and Silver City R.D. Grant Co. and Catron Co. Various mines on Glenwood R.D. and Silver City R.D.

Aldo Leopold CFRP Project
EA

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/27/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012

Expected:04/2012

06/2012

Robert Gallardo
575-536-2250
rgallardo@fs.fed.us

Description: Fuels management activities in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20469

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Sierra. LEGAL - T. 12S R.20W section 14 (center of project area). Aldo Leopold Wilderness east of Forest road 150, west of Black Range Crest.

Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation on NFSR 150
EA

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012

Expected:06/2012

03/2013

Rex Null
575-388-8389
rnull@fs.fed.us

Description: Replace or rehabilitate 8 bridges to ensure public safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37292

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. Structures are located along Forest Road 150 between New Mexico Highway 35 to Beaverhead, NM near NM Highway 59.

Upper Mimbres Landscape Assessment
EA

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

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2012

Expected:07/2012

04/2013

Robert Gallardo
575-536-2250
rgallardo@fs.fed.us

Description: To improve watershed conditions, range improvement, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce hazardous fuels.

Location: UNIT - Wilderness Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. LEGAL - T-14S R-10, 11 & 12W T-15S R-10, 11 & 12 W T16S R-10, 11, & 12W. Covers non-wilderness area on the Wilderness Ranger District and a portion of the Silver City Ranger District.

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Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Berenda Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/18/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012

Expected:05/2012

01/2013

Larry Cosper
505-434-7220
lcosper@fs.fed.us

Description: This project analysis the effects of continued grazing management of the Berenda Allotment.

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T. 17 S., R. 8 W. Sec 2-33, T. 17 S., R. 9 W. Sec. 1-3, 10-15, 23-26, 36, T. 18 S., R. 8 W. Sec. 4-9, 17,18. South of NM Highway 90 in the Black Range Mountains.

Corkscrew Erosion Rehabilitation
CE

- Watershed management

On Hold

N/A

Rene Guaderrama
575-894-6677
rguaderrama@fs.fed.us

Description: This project will use rock gabions to rehabilitate gullies near the intersection of NM 59 and Forest Road 4074L

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 9 W, Sec. 32. NM 59 and Forest Road 4074L.

Elberus Mineral Pat. Access Road
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use permit authorizing access to private land

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T11S, R8W, S19 & 30. Blackhawk Gulch in the northern-central portion of the Black Range.

Emory Pass Scenic Trail
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:03/2012

04/2012

Dennis Fahl
575-894-6677
dfahl@fs.fed.us

Description: Construct approximately 0.3 mile of trail along east side of Continental Divide to provide scenic loop trail.

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. Project located off of Emory Pass overlook.

Little Red Thinning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2012

Expected:08/2012

10/2012

Rene Guaderrama
575-894-6677
rguaderrama@fs.fed.us

Description: In approximately 5,000 acres, cut 5 acre openings in dense pinyon-juniper woodland to stimulate grass, forb and browse growth. Travel corridors approximately 50-100 foot wide will be left uncut. The area will be accessible for fuelwood gathering.

Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 9 W., Sec. 26-29, 32-35 and T. 10 S., R. 9 W. sec 1-5, 12. North of Winston, NM where highway 59 enters the forest boundary. Project will occur on both sides of the highway.

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Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Alma Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

On Hold

N/A

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Authorize livestock grazing with appropriate management to ensure meeting resource objectives

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. North of Alma, New Mexico.

Aspen Maness Gravel Pit
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
505-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: To mine within the boundaries of the existing gravel pit. Primary purpose of rock is surfacing for roads within the nearby area.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S28, T7S R21W. Aspen-Maness Gravel Pit, approximately 4 miles north of Saddle Mountain.

Bearwallow Wildland Urban Interface
CE

- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Albert Flores
575-539-2481
aflores@fs.fed.us

Description: Project to improve stand health and improve visibility/reduce fuels around Bearwallow Lookout

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10,R18W,sec 14. Bearwallow Fire Lookout.

Catron County Public Shooting Range at Glenwood
EA

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:06/2012

06/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: S1/2SE1/4 Section 16, N1/2NE1/4 Section 21, T.10 S., R.20 W., NMPM

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1/2SE1/4 Section 16, N1/2NE1/4 Section 21, T.10S., R.20W., NMPM. North of the Deep Creek Road, approx. 4 Miles North of Alma, NM.

Cedar Breaks PJ Treatment
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2010

Expected:04/2012

05/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 2398 acres of invaded grassland; reduce tree density within up to 1679 acres; and clean a silted tank. This is to improve wildlife habitat.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 10s, R 20w, sec 21-28, 33-36; T 11s, R 20w, sec 2-3. Glenwood RD, Gila NF Cedar Breaks.

Challenge Mill Site Reclamation
CE

- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology
- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Final close-out and reclamation of the Challenge Mill Site, including removal of trash, miscellandous equipment, erosion control, restoration of surface vegetation, removal of fence and treatment of access roadbed..

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 10 South, Range 19 West, northwest quarter of Section 33,. West of Mogollon, New Mexico, north of Bursum Road.

Construction & Replacement of a new Radio Tower at the U.S. C&BP Site at Glenwood Brushy Mtn
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:02/2012

02/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: U.S. Custioms & Border Protection desires to update their existing commuication facility (including the replacement of a radio tower) at the Glenwood Brushy Comm Site on the Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - NW1/4SE1/4NW1/4 Section 32, T.11 S., R.20 W., NMPM. U.S. Customs & Border Protection Site and the NM State Office of Communication Site at the Glenwood Brushy Mountain Communication Site, Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest.

Dark Sky Campground development
EA

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/21/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012

Expected:03/2012

04/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Develop 2 campgrounds designed to meet need for amateur astronomy viewing areas. Includes access road, parking, signing, toilet, fence, and campgrounds.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 9 South, Range 21 West, Section 32. Spurgeon Mesa.

Deep Creek Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Authorize livestock grazing with appropriate management to meet resource objectives

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Norhteast of Glenwood, New Mexico.

Deep Creek PJ Treatment
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2010

Expected:01/2012

02/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 1000 acres ofinvaded grassland and reduce tree density within up to 174ac of woodland to improve forage for wildlife (elk).

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T9s, R19w, sec 31-32; T10s, R 19w, sec 4-8. Glenwood RD, GilaNF, Deep Creek.

Deep Creek Wild Horse and Burro Territory
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

On Hold

N/A

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Management Plan for Wild Horse and Burro Territory

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10S,R17W , T9S R17W, T9SR18W, T10S18W. Lost Lake Pasture of Deep Creek Allotment.

Dripping Springs Land Exchange
EA

- Land ownership management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed land exchange is 80 acres T15S, R21 W, Sec 15 (PVT) for comparable value in T14S, R20W, Sec 13 (USA)

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T14S, R21W, Sections 35. South of Mule Creek, New Mexico.

Dry Creek and Holt Gulch Allotments
EA

- Grazing management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Authorize livestock grazing on allotment with appropriate measures to meet resource objectives

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Southeast of Glenwood, New Mexico.

Golden Link Trail Realignment at Spider Creek
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Albert Flores
575-539-2481
aflores@fs.fed.us

Description: The Glenwood Ranger District proposes to construct less than 2500 feet of new trail to replace the damaged segments of Trail 218 at Spider Creek.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Section 32, Township 11 South, Range 18 West, NMPR. Gila N.F. Glenwood R.D. The portion of the Golden Link Trail # 218 that crosses and parallels Spider Creek.

Harve Gulch/Mogollon Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/01/2009

Expected:05/2012
Actual: 09/30/2009

01/2013

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Authorize livestock grazing (may include Mogollon Allotment as possible alternative)

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 20 West. Approximately 1/2 mile north of Glenwood, New Mexico.

Lehigh Metals Access Road
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Continuing existing special use permit to authorize access to special use tailings depository.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10S, R20W, S36. East of Alma, NM, west of Mogollon,NM and near Mineral Creek.

Pueblo Creek Bridge Replacement
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2010

Expected:01/2012

02/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Replace existing unsafe crossing with permanent low water crossing with culverts, correct approach gradient and stabilize riparian banks with plantings.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 8s, R 21w, sec24. Glenwood R.D. Gila N.F. Pueblo Creek crossing adjacent to Pueblo Park Campground on C013/FS 232. This road connects Highway 180 south of Reserve to Highway 180 by Luna and also goes into Arizona.

Pueblo Park Campground Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Project
EA

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/09/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 06/2012

Expected:08/2012

10/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: The project proposes to treat approximately 200 acres in and around Pueblo Park Campground to enhance ecological function and reduce hazardous fuels.Hazardous fuels in this area are in the form of an abundance of small trees.Legal T8R21sec23,24,25,26

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 8S Range 21W sec 23,24,25,26 NMPM. 200 acres in and adjacent to Pueblo Park Campground.

Sacaton Wildlife Habitat Improvement
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Albert Flores
575-539-2481
aflores@fs.fed.us

Description: The Sacaton Habitat Improvement Project is for allowing mechanical treatment of an additional (approx.) 400 acres and to allow for fire on the total 1650ac. The previous Decision allowed only for mechanical treatment on 1250ac
Web Link: http://fsweb.gila.r3.fs.fed.us/

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T12S, R18W, Sections 32 and 33 and T13s, R18W Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9. Sacaton Creek Mesa between Pine Creek and Sacaton Creek.

Sacaton Road Erosion Control
CE

- Watershed management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2012

Expected:03/2012

04/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Correct active erosion by installing/improving drainage with culverts outsloping/dips

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T12s R19w sec9, 11, 12. SE of Glenwood,NM, NE of Buckhorn, NM Grant Co.

San Francisco River re-channelization
EA

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

On Hold

N/A

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Re-channelize 200 feet of river off private land back to forest land.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 10 South, Range 20 West, Secton 29. Alma, New Mexico.

Tennessee Forest and Rangeland Health Restoration
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2012

Expected:04/2012

05/2012

Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Thinning in PJ and ponderosa pine and some grassland restoration and other associated watershed treatment and water developments.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. Tennessee Allotment west of Mule Cr.

US Geological Survey Cable Car
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use permit to authorize access across the San Francisco River

Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T12S, R20W, S11. San Francisco River near Alma, NM.

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Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

7 Troughs Hazardous Fuels Reduction
EA

- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Greg Peterson
575-773-4678
gpeterson02@fs.fed.us

Description: thin pinyon juniper stands adjacent to private lands, east of Black Peak.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30730

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 19 West, Sections 13, 14, 23, 24. 2 miles East of Black Peak.

Construction & Replacement of the US C&BP Comm Facilities at Fox, Mangas, & Frisco Divide Mtn.
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:02/2012

02/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: U.S. Customs & Border Protection desires to udate their existing communication facilities at the Fox Mtn, Mangas Mtn and San Francisco Divide Mtn Communication Sites on the Apache NF (Adm by the Gila N.F).

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Sec 3, T.3 S., R.18 W.; Section 16, T.3 S., R.14 W.; and Section 27, T.6 S., R.20 W., NMPM, Apache NF (adm. by Gila NF) Quemado Ranger District. Fox Mountain, Mangas Mountain, & San Francisco Divide Mountain Communication Sites.

Gap 2 Wildland Urban Interface
EA

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/06/2010
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 07/2012

Expected:09/2012

01/2013

Amanda Gehrt
575-773-4678
agehrt@fs.fed.us

Description: thin vegetation adjacent to private lands near Sombra De Gallo and Agua Fria subdivision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30728

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 2 South, R 17 West Sec. 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36, T 2 South R 16 West Sec. 19, 30, 31, T 3 South R 17 West Sec. 1, 2. private lands adjacent to Agua Fria Creek.

Mangas Electronic Site
EA

- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Greg Peterson
575-773-4678
gpeterson02@fs.fed.us

Description: thin vegetation adjacent to Electronic site
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30729

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 14 West, Section 16. Mangas Electronic site.

Spring Canyon / Hay Canyon Pipeline
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2012

Expected:05/2012

07/2012

Monte Topmiller
505-773-4678
mtopmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Install pipeline from overflow water system from the Spring Canyon Subdivision to provide water for wildlife and livestock in the Middle and West pastures of Agua Fria Allotment.

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 1 South, Range 17 West, sections 2, 3, & 11. Project is located 6 miles west of the village of Quemado, NM within Catron County.

Verizon, San Francisco Divide Building & Tower
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of a special use permit to construct a building at the San Francisco Divide Communication Site.

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S22, T6S R20W. San Francisco Divide Communication Site.

Wallow Roadside Hazard Tree Removal / Salvage Project
CE

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/02/2011

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Janice Stevenson
575-773-4678
jsstevenson@fs.fed.us

Description: Salvage of merchantable of roadside hazard trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36867

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. North and west of Luna, New Mexico to the Arizona stateline.

Zirkle Special Use Road Access
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2012

Expected:03/2012

03/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: The Zirkle's would like to acquire NFSR #4184M as their private land access road to the property they recently purchased.

Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1/2 NW1/4, S1/2 NE1/4 Section 3, T. 3 S., R.. 16 W., NMPM. Private lLand Access to the 40 acre parcel located where Lyles Camp Spring is located at. The road is currently numbered NFSR #4184M.

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Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Burro Forest Restoration Project
EA

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

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/04/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012

Expected:09/2012

10/2013

Justin Schofer
575-533-6231
jschofer@fs.fed.us

Description: Thinning of Pinyon-Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, and Mixed Conifer. Grassland restoration.

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T7S,-8S, R16W-17W. 25 Miles SE of Reserve.

Catron County (Reserve) Airport
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Construction of the following at the existing permitted airport: nine airplane hangers, taxiway, aprons, beacon, wind cone, lighting aids, higher fencing, drainage culverts, a well and water system, electrical service, septic tank, and restrooms.

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Section 13, T.7 S., R. 19 W., and NW 1/4, SW 1/4 Section 18, T. 7 S., R. 20 W., NMPM. Catron County ( Reserve) Airport along NMSH #12 (adjacent to the junction of NMSH #12 and US Highway 180).

Cox Canyon, Deadman, Y Canyon, and O Bar O Allotment EA
EA

- Grazing management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2012

Expected:04/2013

09/2013

Aaron Baldridge
575-533-6231
abaldridge@fs.fed.us

Description: Grazing allotment managment plan for the Cox Canyon, Deadman, Y Canyon, and O Bar O Allotments

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. 18 miles east of Reserve NM, vicinity of Collins Park.

Frisco Plaza Allotment EA
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012

Expected:03/2012

06/2012

Aaron Baldridge
575-533-6231
abaldridge@fs.fed.us

Description: Grazing allotment management plan for Frisco Plaza Allotment

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. 5 Miles South East of Reserve, NM along Forest Road 141.

Lower Plaza Allotment EA
EA

- Grazing management

On Hold

N/A

Aaron Baldridge
575-533-6231
abaldridge@fs.fed.us

Description: Grazing allotment management plan for Lower Plaza Allotment

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. 3 miles southeast of Reserve, NM along county road 435.

Pine Lawn Fire Salvage
CE

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

Completed

Actual: 12/06/2011

12/2011

Laura Vallejos
575-533-6231
lvallejos@fs.fed.us

Description: Salvage of Dead and dying trees on approximately 250 acres along US Hwy 180, Leggett Loop road - FS roads 33, 4040M, 4040N, 4180 F, 4317I, 4317J, 4317 K, 650, fences, and utility lines. Salvage will include harvest of fire damaged trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36458

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 8S R 20 W Sec 01, 02, 03, 10, 11, T 7S R 20 W Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. Approximately 1/2 mile South of the junction of NM Hwy 12 and US Hwy 180.

Rainy Mesa Access Road
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: issuance of a special use permit to maintain an existing road to access private land. Road length is approximately 3 miles.

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1, 2, 11, 12 T8S R18W, S7, 18, T8S R17W. Along Negrito Creek near Rainy Mesa.

Snow Lake Enhancement (RAC)
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:04/2012

08/2012

Jerry Monzingo
575-388-8221
jmonzingo@fs.fed.us

Description: Reduce sediment entering lake and improve water quality by planting riparian, constructing sediment retention structures. Improve boat ramp to prevent undercutting by wave action. Reduce erosion along existing gullying by installing small rock dams

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T10S R16W Sec. 21 & 27. Snow Lake Recreation Area.

Stanford Road permit
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of a special use permit to use and maintain an existing road (approximately 0.2 miles) to provide access to private property

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S24, T7S R20W. by Rancho Grande Estates, Reserve NM.

Trujilo Road Easement
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
505-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of a Special Use permit to provide access to private property

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 6 S R 18 W, Sec 2. Adjacent to private land.

Tularosa Cabin Interpretive Trail
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/12/2010

Expected:03/2012

05/2012

Jeanne Schofer
575-533-6231
jsschofer@fs.fed.us

Description: Developing an interpretive trail from FR4161C to the Tularosa Cabin / Tularosa River area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29999

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 6S, Range 18 West, Sections: 11, 12, and 14. Northeast of the Village of Reserve, NM.

WNMTC Installation and Use of a Fibre Optic Telephone Line between Apache Creek and the Deaf Ranch
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2012

Expected:04/2012

05/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Western New Mexico Telephone Company is applying to install and use a fibre optic telephone line between the Telephone Company's Office west of Apache Creek, NM and the Deaf Ranch, north of Apache Creek, NM. A portion of this line crosses NFS land.

Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Sections 5, 28, 29, & 32, T. 5 S., R. 17 W., NMPM. Along the existing WNMTC Sp. Use Permit alignment, between Apache Creek, NM and the Deaf Ranch.

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Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Bear Creek Reciprocal Easements
CE

- Land acquisition
- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2010

Expected:02/2012

02/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: These reciprocal easements provide legal access to the private land, currently owned by Pinos Altos Development, LLC and Bear Creek Ranch, LLC. across NFS land from NMSH #15 and public access across private land to NFS land (recently acquired).

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Along the surveyed alignment of the existing road within the following legal description: T.16 S., R. 14 W., Sections 23 & 24. Along the surveyed alignment of the existing road in Bear Creek Canyon (see legal description).

Cross Mt. Road Use Permit
CE

- Road management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Road Use permit issuance to allow adjacent landowner to maintain the Cross Mountain Road

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S33, T16S R13W. Cross Mountain Road near Pinos Altos, NM.

DeBusk Road Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: permit issuance to allow adjacent landowner to maintain existing access road.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S30, T20S R15W. near Whitetail Canyon and NM 90.

Elias Road Association - Private Land Access
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/14/2011

Expected:02/2012

02/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Providing an access road across NFS land to private land.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T.17 S., R. 13 W., Section 27. Access to private property at the end of Elias Road.

Frank Shaft - Shamrock, Plan of Operation 2010
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2010

Expected:02/2012

02/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Cleaning out to Frank Shaft and removal of the stockpiled earth on the Shamrock #1 & #2 by the Operator Louis Osmer.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 22, T.19 S., R. 16 W., NMPM. within the Shamrock #1 & #2 LMCs. The Frank Shaft on the Shamrock #1 & #2 LMCs within the Burro Mountains.

LS Mesa Road special use authorizations
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Provides for issuing special use authorizations for using and maintaining access to various parcels of private land in the LS Mesa, Allen Springs, Bear Creek area

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S14, 15, 22, 26, 27 T16S R15W. near LS Mesa, Allen Springs, Bear Creek.

Little Cherry Lane Maintenance Association
CE

- Special area management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/21/2010

Expected:02/2012

03/2012

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: To allow private land access across NFS land to the resisdents of the private property identified.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T.16 S., R. 13 W., Section 30. A road that heads southwest from the road in Little Cherry Creek.

Modification of the existing Customs and Border Protection telecommunication site on Jack's Peak
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 11/04/2011

01/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Replacement of the antennas and a microwave dish on an existing tower. Installation of a new generator and propane tank with new concrete pads. Replacement of the existing ice bridge with cables and new radio equipment in the existing shelter.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 7, T. 20 S., R. 15 W., NMPM., Grant County. Jack's Peak Forest Service Communication Site.

Mulberry Thinning and Rx
CE

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

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/04/2010

Expected:04/2012

07/2012

Fabian Montano
575-388-8477
fmontano@fs.fed.us

Description: The Silver City Ranger District is proposing to improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by reducing natural fuels on approximately 2,402 acres in the Mulberry fuelwood area located southwest of the oak grove subdivision.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T19S, R16W,Sections, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, and 34. This project is located in the Burro Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Silver City, NM.

PNM Gila Valley Powerlines
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2007

Expected:03/2012

03/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Reissuance of a permit for existing power lines in various locations in the Gila Valley

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - various townships. various locations in the Gila Valley area.

PNM, Burro Mt. to Lordsburg
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2002

Expected:03/2012

03/2012

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Reissuance of a permit for an existing, approximately 8 -mile powerline.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S1, T22S R17W, S35, T21S R17W, S12-15, 21, 22, 28-31 T21S R16W. Southern end of the Burro Mountains, northwest of Highway 90,.

The Tall Pine No. 3 Lode (MS #1493) Access Road
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 12/09/2011

12/2011

John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: This action is to change the ownership of the road easement, due to a change of ownership of the private land , which is being accessed.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - NE 14 & SE 1/4 Section 25, T. 19 S., R. 16 W., NMPM. NFSR #4248N, which connects Grant County Road 4-2 with the private land (The Tall Pine No. 3 Lode (MS # 1493).

Willow Fuelwood Area
CE

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

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/10/2011

Expected:04/2012

06/2012

Fabian Montano
575-388-8477
fmontano@fs.fed.us

Description: The Silver City Ranger District is proposing to improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by reducing natural fuels on approximately 3,422 acres in the Willow Fuelwood area located southwest of the oak grove subdivision.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T19S, R16W, Sections, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27. This project is located in the Burro Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Silver City, NM.

Woods Canyon Road Special Use Authorization
CE

- Facility management

On Hold

N/A

John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us

Description: Construction of approximately 1/4 mile of road to provide access to private property and issuance of a special use authorization. Current access is via sandy washes.

Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S8, T21S, R16W. Near Woods Canyon or Juniper Spring in the,southern Burro Mountains, northeast of Lordsburg, NM.

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Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Wilderness Ranger District PJ Restoration Project
CE

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

Completed

Actual: 12/16/2011

04/2012

Jeffrey Hinson
575-536-2250
jhinson@fs.fed.us

Description: Improve wildlife habitat for mule deer, elk and other native wildlife species and restore historic tree species composition, reduce juniper on the pinyon-juniper grass savanna, reduce understory juniper to achieve healthy woodlands on 5567 ac.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34904

Location: UNIT - Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T 14S, R 11W, Sec 17,18,19,20,28,29,30,31,32,33. 15 separate units ranging from 70 -1535 acres in size north and northeast of Wilderness RD in the Mcknight and Northstar Mesa area.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012Gila National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
Gila National Forest