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 | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 12/2011 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@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 | Completed | Actual: 12/13/2011 | 01/2012 |
Glen Stein 801-200-2703 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 and 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 05/2013 |
Expected:01/2014 |
06/2014 |
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 and native invasive plants within the Lincoln National Forest's boundaries. Adaptive management would be incorporated into the analysis. | |||||
| 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 | Cancelled | 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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Last Chance Fire Riparian Rehabilitation Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 03/19/2012 | 04/2012 |
Larry Paul 575-885-4181 lpaul@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will be the planting of native trees, grasses, and shrubs within the riparian areas burned and destroyed during the Last Chance wildfire of April 2011.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38762 |
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| Location: UNIT - Guadalupe Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Eddy. LEGAL - T23, 24S, R21, 23E. Last Chance Canyon. | |||||
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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 05/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 04/2013 |
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 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 |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 01/12/2012 | 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:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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 |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
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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Akers Prescribed Fire CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Thad Chavez 575-682-2551 thadchavez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would implement a prescribed fire designed to reduce stand densities, increase stand health, reduce activity and natural fuel loadings, improve wildlife habitat, and move the project area toward a more sustainable condition.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38644 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sacramento Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - T. 17 S. R. 13E, sections 13, 14, 23, 24 and 25. T.17S, R.13E, sections 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 30. Located aproximately one mile north of the communites of sacramento and weed. | |||||
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Aqua Chiquita Wetland Stream Habitat Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/15/2011 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
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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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 |
Completed | Actual: 02/17/2012 | 02/2012 |
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 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 11/2012 |
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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NM Department of Information Technology - Improvements to Benson Ridge Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Ron Hannan 505-434-7200 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:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
12/2012 |
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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Tzec Maun Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/29/2012 | 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:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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 |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
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 |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 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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Bonito Forest Restoration Project EA |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/21/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 Actual: 07/18/2011 |
09/2012 |
Peggy Luensmann 575-257-4095 psluensmann@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental analysis related to restoring ecological functionality to fire-adapted ecosystems in order to improve forest health and resilience.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17760 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T9S, R11E, Secs. 24-28, 33-36; T9S, R12E, Secs. 24, 25, 30; T10S, R11E, Secs. 1-5, 8-17, 20-26, 28; T10S, R12E, Secs. 4-9, 16-21, 29. Bonito Lake Watershed, White Mountains. | |||||
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Copeland Canyon Pipeline CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
George Douds 575-257-4095 gdouds@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct and reconstruct approximately 3 miles of deteriorated pipeline from a perennial spring at the mouth of Copeland Canyon to a storage tank in the middle of the Arroyo Seco Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38564 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Township 7 South and Range 17 and 18 East. The allotment lies south of Highway 246, northeast of the community of Capitan, New Mexico. | |||||
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Divide Grazing Allotment Management EA |
- 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 | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Christina Thompson 575-257-4095 cmthompson@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 04/2012 |
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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 11/01/2011 | 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 | Completed | Actual: 03/07/2012 | 04/2012 |
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 |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/01/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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 Divide Trick Tank CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Larry Cordova 575-630-3007 lcordova@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of a 3,500 gallon capacity inverted umbrella collection and storage tank. Tank will be plumbed to a ground drinker. An enclosure fence will be constructed to protect the development (Approx. 2 acres in size).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38512 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T.7S. R.14E., Section 2. Located north of the village of Capitan (along road 246), along the NE corner of Capitan Divide. | |||||
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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 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Christina Thompson 575-257-4095 cmthompson@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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Otero County Electric Cooperative--Biscuit Hill Transmission Line CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/29/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Christina Thompson 575-257-4095 cmthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install a new 115 KV transmission line from the Biscuit Hill area in Ruidoso Downs, through Goat Mountain to the Alto substation. The transmission line will include a single pole line, approximately 80 feet high, and will parallel the existing line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38843 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T10S, R14E Sections 19, 20, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35; T11S, R14E Sections 2,11,14. Ruidoso Downs running north and east through biscuit hill, goat mountain and ending at the Alto substation. | |||||
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Stokes Easement and Road Construction/Reroute of FR 256 EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/15/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
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:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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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West Mountain Push Units 1-6 CE |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 02/17/2012 | 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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White Fire Rehabilitation Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 02/17/2012 | 03/2012 |
John Kennedy 575-257-4095 jkennedy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Minimize adverse effects from the White Fire on National Forest lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38506 |
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| Location: UNIT - Smokey Bear Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T11S, R13E, Section 24, 25; T11S, R14E, Section 15, 20, and 21; T11S, R15E, Sections 25, 26, 27, and 31. Forest lands north of Rio Ruidoso corridor. | |||||
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Zia Natural Gas Pipeline at Cedar Creek Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/23/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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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