Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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, Santa Fe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Santa Fe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas 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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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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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: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| 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) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Supplement to the Final EIS for Invasive Plant Control Project EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/01/2000 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
Lucy Maldonado 575-758-6255 lgmaldonado@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A supplement to the Final EIS for Invasive Plant Control Project on the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests to disclose, review, and assess additional information. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Carson National Forest All Units, Santa Fe National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos. Carson and Santa Fe National Forests in New Mexico. | |||||
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Santa Fe 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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Travel Management EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders - Road management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/07/2010 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Julie Bain 505-438-5443 sftravelmgt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Designate a system of roads, trails and areas open to motorized travel by class of vehicle and time of year.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/travelmgt/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Fe National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe. Santa Fe National Forest. | |||||
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Santa Fe 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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Oso Vallecitos Grazing Allotment Permit Issuance EA |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/12/2009 |
Expected:06/2011 |
06/2011 |
Donald Serrano 505-753-7331 dlserrano@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize livestock grazing on NFS lands within the Oso Vallecitos Grazing Allotment. If the decision is to authorize some level of livestock grazing, then the management prescriptions to be applied will also be analyzed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25903 |
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| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. NFS lands within the Oso Vallecitos Grazing Allotment. | |||||
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Santa Fe N.F. Oil and Gas Leasing Amendment and Cuba Roads Management EIS EIS |
- Land management planning - Minerals and Geology - Road management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/25/2010 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 Actual: 08/15/2008 |
04/2011 |
Jennifer Cramer 505-438-5449 jennifercramer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest Plan amendment for Oil and Gas leasing stipulations on unleased lands on the portion of the Forest within the San Juan Basin and the proposed closure and decommission of specific unnecessary roads on the Cuba Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=11560 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District, Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba, Sandoval. Cuba and Coyote Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba 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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Benson-Montin-Greer Drilling Corporation Oil Well Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 10/14/2010 | 11/2010 |
Larry Gore 505-289-3264 ldgore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Santa Fe National Forest, is proposing to approve the Surface Use Plan of Operations to approve two Applications for Permits to Drill, as submitted by Benson-Montin-Greer Drilling Corp.for the drilling and operation of two oil wells.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33330 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - The proposed COU #46 oil well would have a locationof Section 27, T25N, R1W, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, New Mexico Prime Meridian (NMPM). The proposed COU #47 oil well would have a location of Se. The proposed COU #46 project area can be found on the Laguna Gurule, New Mexico U.S. Geologic Society 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle map. The well pad and pipeline are located in the valley bottom. | |||||
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Eureka Mesa Vegetation Improvement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 03/2011 |
Tom Fuchtman 505-289-3264 tfuchtman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thin trees for fuelwook on 60 acres of land on Eureka Mesa | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T 21N, R 1E Sections 31 and 32. Eureka Mesa. | |||||
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La Jara Vegetation Management CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/12/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Tom Fuchtman 575-289-3264 tfuchtman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning of small and medium diameter trees followed by fuelwood collection, mastication of slash, and prescribed burning on approximately 660 acres. The proposed project is designed to impove forest health and resilience by reducing tree density. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T22N, R1W, Sections 13, 14, 22, 23, 24. 6 Miles northeast of Cuba, NM on the west side of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. | |||||
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San Pedro Grazing Allotment Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 03/2012 |
William Eaton 575-289-3264 weaton01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of grazing on the San Pedro Grazing Allotment for the renewal of a 10-year term grazing permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T21N, T22N, R1E. Southwest half of the San Pedro Wilderness, 5 miles northeast of Cuba, NM. | |||||
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San Pedro Parks Allotment Environmental Assessment EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/02/1993 |
Expected:06/1993 |
06/1994 |
William Eaton 505-289-3264 weaton01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental assessment of effects from continued livestock grazing. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba, Sandoval. Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba Ranger District. | |||||
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Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola 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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Borrego Bear Wallow Trails 150, 182, and 254 CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/10/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Lynn Bjorklund 505-753-7331 lbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Trails will be repaired, improved, and rerouted in some sections to make effective repairs and avoid them washing out. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T18N, R10 E Sec 25. Trail section along Tesuque Creek in Sangre de Cristo Mountains, north and west of State Road 475. | |||||
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Cerro Pelon Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 07/2011 |
Daniel Mondragon 505-753-7331 dmondragon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning in a stand of pinyon-juniper of 165 acres and to improve the health and fire resilence of the stand. This should result in increased pinyon nut production for birds and other wildlife. Some additional herabaceous forage should also occur. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T.22N., R.5E., Section 15. Northwest side of Cerro Pelon near Abiquiu, NM. | |||||
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Gould Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/19/2010 | 10/2010 |
Lynn Bjorklund 505-753-7331 lbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit for two year probationary outfitter and guide permit. Permit is for day hiking trips that incorporate classes in various disciplines with an outdoor experience as a part of them. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T17N, R10E, Sections 1, 12, 33, 34. T18 N, R10E, Sections 25, 26, 34. T18N, R11E, Sections 9,16,17,18,19, 20. Trail in Hyde Park area and Atalaya Mountain area. | |||||
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Hyde Park Wildland Urban Interface EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Chris Napp 505-438-5448 cnapp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mechanical thinning on approximately 825 acres and prescribed burning on approximately 1,000 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=17006 |
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| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T17N, R10E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12 and T17N, R11E, Section 6. Along NM 475 (Hyde Park Rd) between subdivisions of Santa Fe, NM and Hyde Memorial State Park. | |||||
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Jack Barkley Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/26/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Lynn Bjorklund 505-753-7331 lbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New trail construction is an Eagle Scout volunteer project. Construct 100 yards of trail as a partial connection between two segments of the Perimeter Trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Los Alamos. LEGAL - T19N, R6E, Section 17. Los Alamos off pipeline road just above the residential area. | |||||
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Los Alamos Canyon Dam and Reservoir Repair EA |
- Special use management | Completed |
Actual: 10/05/2010 10/05/2010 |
12/2010 |
Donald Serrano 505-753-7331 dlserrano@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Dredge reservoir and make repairs and modifications to the dam to bring the facility into compliance as required by the Office of the New Mexico State Engineer.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27177 |
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| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Los Alamos. LEGAL - T.19N., R.5E. Sections 13 and 18. Los Alamos Canyon, Los Alamos County, NM. | |||||
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Santa Fe River Canyon Riparian Forest Restoration NEPA Clearance EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/05/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
03/2011 |
Mary Orr 505-753-7331 morr01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal of non-native vegetation and planting of native trees and shrubs along 10 miles of the Santa Fe River resulting in improved water quality and improved wildlife habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T.15N, R.7E. Sections 1,2,8,9,10. Santa Fe River Canyon on BLM and USFS lands west of City of Santa Fe. | |||||
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Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez 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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Boone-Duran Pumice Mine EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/30/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Gore 575-289-3264 ldgore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A 35-acre pumice mine on the west flank of Cerro del Pino, adjacent to a recently mined 5-acre pumice mine. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T18N, R3E, Sec 27. Located on the east side of Forest Road 10 on western flank of Cerro del Pino, adjacent to the existing Cerro del Pino mine. | |||||
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Cebolla/San Antonio Grazing Allotment Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/16/2010 |
Expected:12/2011 |
12/2011 |
William Eaton 505-289-3264 weaton01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of the Cebolla and San Antonio grazing allotments for the reissuance of a 10-year term grazing permit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T.20N, R.2E, R.3E. Cebolla, Calaveras, and San Antonio canyons located west of the Valles Caldera and 7 miles north of Jemez Springs, NM. | |||||
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El Cajete Pumice Mine I and II EIS |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 | 12/2011 |
Larry Gore 575-289-3264 ldgore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mining of pumice in additional areas within Brown Placer claims 1-4, totalling over 80 acres in area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T18N, R3E, Sec. 1. Area North of Highway 4, West of Las Conchas Trailhead, and South of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. | |||||
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Forest Road 10J Obliteration CE |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Alicia Gallegos 575-829-3535 aagallegos@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Complete obliteration of an existing Forest Road to prevent ongoing erosion causing major damage to sensitive resources. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T17N, R3E, Sec. 3. Forest road 10J is located off of Forest Road 10, approximately 2 miles north of the Paliza campground. | |||||
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Las Conchas Grazing Allotment Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/01/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
William Eaton 575-289-3264 weaton01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of the Las Conchas Grazing Allotment for renewal of a 10-year term grazing permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31166 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T18N, R4E, sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 9. The allotment is located adjacent to the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve at the Las Conchas trailhead. | |||||
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Redondo Creek - San Antonio Creek Rehbilitation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 03/2011 |
Alberta Maez 505-425-3534 amaez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Elk fencing and native tree planting and bank stabilization in the Upper Jemez Watershed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - Upper Jemez Watershed. San Antonio and Redondo Creek. | |||||
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Southpit Pumice Mine Expansion EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/16/2007 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Larry Gore 575-289-3264 ldgore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approval of a 10-year plan of operations for a pumice mine of approximately 48 acres adjacent to a recently reclaimed 9-acre pumice mine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=2408 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T18N, R3E, section 25. Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. | |||||
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Southwest Jemez Mountains Road Decomissionning EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Heritage resource management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 04/2012 |
Chris Napp 505-438-5449 jennifercramer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Decomissionning of roads throughout the SWJM project area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. Southwest Jemez Mountains within the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project Area. | |||||
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Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
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Glorieta Mesa Gun Closure EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/08/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Jennifer Cramer 505-438-7869 jennifercramer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Gun closure on 2,500 acres on Glorieta mesa to protect public health and safety and resource degradation associated with target shooting around residential private property in the area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32470 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T15 N, R 11E, Sections 20, 21, 28, and 29. Glorieta Mesa. | |||||
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Los Pueblos Altos Acequia Restoration Project CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 11/16/2010 | 11/2010 |
James Munoz 505-757-6121 jmunoz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize restoration of a compuerta (stream diversion flow structure) on Cow creek and the re-establishement of the Los Pueblos Altos Acequia (irrigation ditch). These structures were damaged by the torrential rains following the Vivash Fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33261 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - Section 35 Township 17N Range 12 East. East of Forest Road 86, west of Cow Creek, and immediately north of the USFS boundary with the Baca Ranch. | |||||
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