Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R3 - Southwestern Region, Lincoln National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Lincoln National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Lincoln National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Integrated Non-native Invasive Plant Project EIS |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 09/30/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
04/2013 |
Sabrina Flores 575-434-7200 sflores@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The forest will be developing a proposal to manage the existence of non-native invasive plants within the Lincoln National Forest's boundaries. Adaptive management would be incorporated into the analysis.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31150 |
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| Location: UNIT - Lincoln National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy, Lincoln, Otero. All management areas within the Lincoln National Forest. | |||||
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Lincoln National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Dell City Telephone CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use authorization for phoneline
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28559 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District, Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy, Otero. Sacramento and Guadalupe Ranger District. | |||||
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Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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New Campground Construction EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Paul Buck 575-885-4181 pbuck@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of campground on south side of State route 137 directly across from the Queen Forest Service administration site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34819 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. LEGAL - Township 26 South, Range 22 East, Section 22. South side of State route 137 directly across from the Queen Forest Service administration site. | |||||
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Sargent Grazing Allotment EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 12/2012 |
Mark Sando 575-885-7414 msando@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental analysis for the continuation of grazing authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=5617 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Chaves, Otero. Northeastern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District , Northwest of Carlsbad, NM. | |||||
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Sitting Bull Falls Day Use Area Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Facility management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 10/26/2011 | 10/2011 |
Paul Buck 575-885-4181 pbuck@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace three ramada roofs (two modern; one CCC) burned during Last Chance fire April 2011; road maintenance on Sitting Bull Falls road; construction of wind wall at host site; and hydro mulch 10 acres for erosion control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37453 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. LEGAL - T 24 S, R 22 E, Section 3; Northwest 1/4. Sitting Bull Falls Day Use Area. | |||||
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Sitting Bull Falls New Host Site EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Paul Buck 575-885-4181 pbuck@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of new host site at Sitting Bull Falls Campground day use area along road leading into parking lot behind closed gate.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34821 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. LEGAL - Township 24 South, Range 22 East, Section 22. Sitting Bull Falls Campground. | |||||
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Sitting Bull Falls New Trail Construction CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/18/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 |
04/2013 |
Paul Buck 575-885-4181 pbuck@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New non-motorized trail would be constructed to connect Trail 215 to Trail 68 to create another loop in the existing Stack loop trail system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34820 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. LEGAL - Township 24 South, Range 22 East, Section 4. Sitting Bull Falls Campground area. | |||||
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Tree Planting at Sitting Bull Falls Day Use Area CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/18/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Paul Buck 575-885-4181 pbuck@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Planting of trees that in same footprint where trees were burned during wildfire event.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37790 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. Sitting Bull Falls Day Use Area. | |||||
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Improvements to Dark Canyon Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7245 rhannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of four microwave dishes, two Land Mobile Radios on existing tower, and a 500 gallon propane tank. Replacement of existing 25 kilowatt back-up generator and existing concrete slab.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36636 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. LEGAL - T25S, R22E, Section 31. Dark Canyon Communication Site. | |||||
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Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2012 Communication Lease Extensions - Longridge Communication Site CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 03/2012 |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Four communication leases expire in 2012. All four can be extended 20 years, fulfulling their maximum length of term. The leases are assigned to the following parties: Select Path; KVIA-NPG of Texas, L.P.; City of Alamogordo; and LIN TV Broadcast.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37984 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T17S, R10E, Section 14. Longridge Communication Site. | |||||
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Aqua Chiquita Wetland Stream Habitat Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 | 06/2012 |
Jack Williams 575-682-2551 jdwilliams@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Create and restore wetland and stream habitat on the Agua Chiquita Creek. The project would improve fishery and wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36417 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Township T 18 S, R12 E, Section 26. South of Cloudcroft off Forest Service Road 64 next to Sand and Barrel Springs. | |||||
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Aspendale Baptist Encampment Special Use Authorization Sign Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/02/2011 | 12/2011 |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of a 5 year term special use authorization for a sign.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37202 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R12E, Section 8. At intersection of Highway 130 and County Road 5 (Pierce Canyon Road). Approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection of Highway 130 and Highway 6563 (Sunspot Highway). | |||||
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Brown Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of expired water transmission pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37199 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T15S, R14E, Section 34. Approximately 1.5 miles on County Road 010 (Bell Canyon) south of County Road 009 (Sixteen Springs). Approximately 1.5 miles east of James Canyon Lookout on County Road 010. | |||||
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City of Alamogordo Municipal Water Pipeline CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Marcie Kelton 575-682-2551 marciekelton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for operation and maintenance of existing pipeline in Alamo Caballero and Golden Canyons.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28551 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R10E/ T16S, R11E/ T16S, R17S/ T16S, 10E / R17S, 10E. Alamo, Carellero, and Golden Canyons. | |||||
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James Canyon Campground Wildfire Rehabilitation Project CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:01/2012 | 03/2012 |
Marcie Kelton 575-682-2551 marciekelton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Activities proposed include removal of burned wooden bridge and replacement with steel bridge; installation of six tent pads with metal tables and campfire rings, rip rap on slopes, four bear proof trash receptacles, fence, and kiosk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37204 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R14E, Section 22. James Canyon Campground. | |||||
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James Canyon Grazing Allotment EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Ralph Fink 575-682-2551 rfink@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental analysis for the continuation of grazing authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=792 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. Approximately 4 miles northeast of Cloudcroft, NM. | |||||
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Lucas Trail 251 Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 10/03/2011 | 11/2011 |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute lower southern end of trail to tie into old railroad grade and logging road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34842 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R12E, Section 32; T17S, R12E, Sections 5-6. Between Russia Canyon and Benson Ridge Roads. | |||||
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NM Department of Information Technology - Improvements to Benson Ridge Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7245 rhannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of replacement tower, replace existing equipment in existing shelter, install antennaes and coax on replacement tower.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36632 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R11E, Section 36. Benson Ridge Communication Site. | |||||
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NM Department of Information Technology - Improvements to Cathey Ridge Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7245 rhannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace existing microwave equipment on existing Forest Service tower and inside existing communication shelter.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36633 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T17S, R11E, Section 23. Cathey Ridge Communication Site. | |||||
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PVT-Mayhill Exchange Upgrades CE |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/22/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
05/2012 |
Marcie Kelton 505-682-2551 marciekelton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of buried and aerial telephone cable on National Forest System lands extending from both existing and underground facilities in the Agua Chiquita, Seep Canyon, Tall Pines, Rio Penasco, Blue Water areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35678 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Tall Pines, T.17 S., R. 14 E. Sec 9 &16; Bluewater, T. 18 S., R. 13 E. Sec1, T. 17 S., R. 14 E. Sec. 35 & 36; Seep Cyn. T. 18 S., R. 11 E. Sec. 4; Wills Canyon, T. 17 S., R. 13 E. Sec. 1 &3, T. 17 S.,. Various locations on Sacramento Ranger District (see legal for exact locations). | |||||
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Scott Able, Escondido, and San Andres Allotment Management EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/18/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
07/2012 |
Mark Cadwallader (575) 682-2551 mcadwallader@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of continuation of Grazing Authorization for Scott Able, Escondido and San Andres allotments
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22893 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. Approximately 16 miles southeast of Village of Cloudcroft. | |||||
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Tularosa Basin Telephone Company (TBTC) - Silver Springs/Mescalero Aerial Cable CE |
- Special use management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 12/13/2011 | 12/2011 |
Marcie Kelton 575-682-2551 marciekelton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of 1.37 miles of 12 strand fiber aerial telephone cable on existing power poles that are on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37003 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T15S, R13E, Section22. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. | |||||
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Tzec Maun Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/06/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
02/2012 |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue permit for transfer of ownership.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29249 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T15S, R12E, Section 25. Highway 24 at Apache Saddle. | |||||
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Improvements to Benson Ridge Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7245 rhannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of repeaters, receivers, microwave dishes, and antennaes on existing tower. Installation of one generator and a 500 gallon propane tank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36635 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R11E, Section 36. Benson Ridge Communication Site. | |||||
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White Sands Missile Range Alamo Peak Communication Site Septic and Water Tank Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 | 05/2012 |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of new septic tank and water tank within their permitted communication lot at Alamo Peak Communication Site to replace existing tanks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37983 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T16S, R11E, Section 34. Alamo Peak Communication Site - White Sands Missile Range Communication Lot. | |||||
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Wills Canyon Trail (TR 5008) Reroute, Maintenance, and Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 09/2012 |
Heather Berman 575-682-2551 hberman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Work on 3.2 miles of TR 5008: reroute of 0.5 mile out of drainage bottom; 0.7 mile reconstructed in existing trail prism; and 2.0 miles of maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37982 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T17S, R12E, Sections 16, 17, 19-21, 29, and 30. Throughout Wills Canyon Trail (TR 5008). Reconstruction and reroute would occur on the western half of trail. | |||||
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Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Divide Grazing Allotment Management EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 11/2013 |
George Douds 575-257-4095 gdouds@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental analysis for the continuation of authorization for livestock grazing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37789 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T8S, R14E, Sections 2, 3, and 9-16; T8S, R15E, Sections 4-8. The Divide Allotment is located north of Capitan, New Mexico. | |||||
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El Capitan Mineral Exploration EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 | 05/2012 |
Eric Turbeville 575-630-3051 eturbeville@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Test core drilling and related activities. Compliance with relevant processes and permitting requirements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19778 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T8S, R14E, Sections 9-11 and 13-16. Smokey Bear Ranger District, North of Capitan NM. | |||||
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Hale Lake and East Hale Lake Grazing Allotments Management EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 11/2013 |
George Douds 575-630-3009 gdouds@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental analysis for continuation of authorization of livestock grazing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31794 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. 12 miles east of Ruidoso, New Mexico. | |||||
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Installation of Salazar Trick Tank CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/14/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
03/2012 |
Larry Cordova 575-630-3007 lcordova@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of an inverted umbrella water storage tank. Placement of drinker and an exclosure fence will be placed to protect the development from livestock grazing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37393 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T9S, R16E, Section 18. South side of Capitan Mountains; Northeast of Salazar Canyon. | |||||
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Jicarilla KD Placer Exploration CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 02/2012 |
Eric Turbeville 575-630-3051 eturbeville@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest has received a Plan of Operations, Jicarilla KD Placer Exploration (JKDPE), to conduct a minimal impact, limited-scale mineral exploration program.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37220 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Section 10, Township 5 South, Range 12 East. Jicarilla Mountains, off of Forest Road 72, approximately 5 miles southeast of Ancho, NM. | |||||
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Madden Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 02/2012 |
Larry Cordova 575-630-3007 lcordova@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Wildlife habitat improvement project. The project would reduce tree densities while providing increased understory forage. In the pinyon-juniper there would be a 60% openings to a 40% cover ratio to optimize wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24431 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T7S. R13E. Sec. 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, and 28. The Patos Area, West of the Capitan Mountains. | |||||
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NM Department of Information Technology - Buck Mountain Communication Site Improvements CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7245 rhannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace existing tower, install network and radio equipment in an existing communication shelter, and new parabolic microwave antennae installation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36630 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T10S, R11E, Section 34. Buck Mountain Communication Site. | |||||
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North Fork Wells of Eagle Creek EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 02/03/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Eric Turbeville 575-630-3051 eturbeville@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis for Special Use Permit re-issuance associated with Municipal Water Supply for the Village of Ruidoso, NM.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9603 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T10S, R12E, Sec 36. North Fork of Eagle Creek. | |||||
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Stokes Easement and Road Construction/Reroute of FR 256 EA |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 04/2012 |
Eric Turbeville 575-630-3051 eturbeville@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Aquisition of right of way road easement on private land to access Forest System Road 256 to ensure legal access to the north side of the Capitan Mountains.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36462 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Section 21. North side of Capitan Mountains, FR 256. | |||||
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Improvements to Buck Mountain Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7245 rhannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of two Land Mobile Radio antennaes and two microwave antennaes on existing Forest Service towers. Installation of prefabricated shelter for communication equipment, generator, and propane tank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36634 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T10S, R11E, Section 34. Buck Mountain Communication Site. | |||||
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Village of Ruidoso Stream Augmentation Pilot Study North Fork Eagle Creek CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Eric Turbeville 575-630-3051 eturbeville@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest is proposing to issue a special use permit to the Village of Ruidoso to conduct a stream augmentation pilot study on the North Fork of Eagle Creek. It is located in T.10S R.11E Sec. 36.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36344 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Township10 S Range11 E Section 36. Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincon National Forest, Lincoln County, NM, North Fork of Eagle Creek. | |||||
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West Mountain Push Units 1-6 CE |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:01/2012 | 03/2012 |
John Kennedy 575-257-4095 jkennedy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Treat 981 acres of vegetation in pinyon/juniper woodlands to improve timber stand health and function while increasing quality of winter mule deer habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37210 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T8S, R14E, Sections 1-3, 9-12, 15-16. West and northeast of Hondo, New Mexico. | |||||
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Zia Natural Gas Pipeline at Cedar Creek Road CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 | 05/2012 |
Eric Turbeville 575-630-3051 eturbeville@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of a two inch pipeline under Cedar Creek Road at the corner of Mechem Drive (HWY 48) and Cedar Creek Road in Ruidoso to improve access to natural gas for nearby subdivisions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37804 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T11S, R13E, Section 16. At the corner of Mechem Drive (HWY 48) and Cedar Creek Road in Ruidoso. | |||||
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