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, Tonto National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Globe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Payson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Pleasant Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Tonto National Forest, Tonto Basin 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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APS Sycamore 69kV Powerline Permit Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and re-authorize Arizona Public Service 69-kV power transmission line across approximately 17 miles of NFS lands | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District, Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. East of I-17 from Dugas south to Black Canyon City. | |||||
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Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan EA |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:01/2012 | 04/2012 |
Lynn Humphrey 541-750-7158 lhumphrey02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek as described in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The project is on both the Coconino National Forest and the Tonto National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/projects/fossil/index.shtml |
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| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. | |||||
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HEBER-RENO & MORGAN MOUNTAIN SHEEP DRIVEWAY - 0100 EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/30/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Donal Luhrsen 602-225-5222 dluhrsen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of use & effects of Sheep Driveway, originating on Mesa RD & terminating on Springerville RD. Driveway traverses portions of Mesa, Tonto Basin, & Pleasant Valley RDs (Tonto NF); and Black Mesa, Lakeside, and Springerville RDs (A-S NFs).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=4960 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District, Springerville Ranger District, Lakeside Ranger District, Black Mesa Ranger District, Mesa Ranger District, Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo. Originates on Mesa RD & terminates on Springerville RD traversing portions of Mesa, Tonto Basin, & Pleasant Valley RDs (Tonto NF); & Black Mesa, Lakeside, & Springerville RD (A-S NFs). | |||||
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Tonto 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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APS Mt. Ord Underground 12 kV Cable Replacement EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
05/2011 |
Troy Waskey 928-467-3230 twaskey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the underground 12 kV line that spurs off of FR 524 near Reno Pass to the top of Mt. Ord. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T 6 N, R 9 E, Section 2. North of FR 524 near Mt. Ord. | |||||
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Canyon, Christopher and Haigler Creeks Aquatic Habitat Enhancements EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 | 03/2012 |
Robert Calamusso 602-225-5229 rcalamusso@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enhance aquatic habitat in approximately 5 miles of Canyon Creek, two segments of Haigler Creek totaling 3.5 miles, and two segments of Christopher Creek totally approximately 1.5 miles all of which occur on the USFS Tonto National Forest (TNF).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34189 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Approximately 5 miles of Canyon Creek, two segments of Haigler Creek totaling 3.5 miles, and two segments of Christopher Creek totally approximately 1.5 miles. | |||||
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Integrated Treatment of Noxious and Invasive Weeds EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/02/2007 |
Expected:01/2011 |
03/2011 |
Patti Fenner (602)225-5386 pfenner@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Eradication, containment, or control of noxious weed and invasive plant species forestwide using an integrated approach. Treatment methods may include cultural, physical, mechanical, biological, or chemical control measures. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Forestwide. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest Motorized Travel Management EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/23/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
09/2011 |
Genevieve Johnson 602-225-5213 grjohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tonto National Forest is in the process of implementing the Travel Management Rule which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized vehicle use and determining suitable locations for dispersed camping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/travelmgt/index.shtml |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest. | |||||
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Tonto 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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Bull and Jim Claims Uranium Drilling Exploration CE |
- Forest products - Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/27/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Karyn Harbour 602-225-5272 kharbour@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conduct exploratory drilling to assess the potential presence and depth of uranium ore deposits on both the Bull and Jim Claims. Bull: Drill one to five holes at one pad/site. Jim: Drill five holes at three different pads/sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27671 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District, Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Bull Claims: T5N, R15E, S19. Jim Claims: T5N, R14E, S31, and T5N, R13E, S25. Bull Claims are located within the Tonto Basin RD. Jim Claims are within the Pleasant Valley RD. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek 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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Johnson Ranch-Ranch Associated Facilities CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Kelly Jardine (480) 595-3370 kjardine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and reauthorize a special use permit for existing buildings, fences, concrete lined pond/pool and drilled wells. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - Township 7, Range 6, Section 11 & 12. Southeast of Horseshoe Dam. | |||||
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Lower Camp Creek Road Maintenance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and reauthorize an existing special use permit for 1.1 mile of road 24F (lower Camp Creek Road). Special use permit authorizes road and gate maintenance. This road provides access to 18 recreation residences. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - Township 7, Range 5, Section 35 and Township 6, Range 5, Section 2. Lower Camp Creek Road 24F. | |||||
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Revoked/Terminated Recreation Residence Removal EA |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders - Recreation management - Heritage resource management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/07/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
08/2011 |
Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Recreational residences whose permits have been revoked or terminated will be removed from the land, returning the lot to a natural state. Historic structures located on these lots will remain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - Camp Creek Recreation Residence tract. Camp Creek Recreation Residence tract 7 Springs Road, Cave Creek Ranger District, Scottsdale, AZ Tonto National Forest. | |||||
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Seven Springs Water Conveyance Improvements EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize existing improvements to collect and convey claimed water across National Forest System Lands from Seven Springs to the Cartwright Ranch Property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - T.7N., R.5E., Sec. 9, G&SRBM. 11 miles North of Tonto Hills. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest, Globe 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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Activities Connected to the Pinto Valley Mine EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/27/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
12/2011 |
Celeste Kinsey 602-225-5248 ckinsey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is a consolidated authorization to extend previously authorized and/or ongoing activities and uses on National Forest System lands, and limited expansion of existing surface uses for ancillary operations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33272 |
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| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T1N, R13E, S 1, 2, 14, 23, 24, & 25. T1N, R14E, S 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, & 32. T1S, R14E, S 4 & 5. T2N, R13E, S 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 34, & 35. The Pinto Valley Mine is located approximately three miles north of US Highway 60 on Pinto Valley Road (Forest Road 287), and approximately six miles west of Miami, Gila County, Arizona. | |||||
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Arizona Water Company Water Well and Transmission Line CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/10/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Jason Scow 480-610-3331 jscow@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue Special Use Permit for maintaining and using an existing water well registered to Arizona Water Company and associated water transmission line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T2N,R15E,SE1/4NW1/4, Sec. 33, G&SRBM and T2N,R15E,W1/2, Sec.33, SE1/4, Sec.32, G&SRBM. N on FR188 to Nugget Wash, NE on FR594, transmission line begins at forest boundary, extends to junction of FR2619 where well is located. | |||||
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Capitan, Coolidge/Parker and Ranger Station Allotment Management Plans EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/30/2007 |
Expected:06/2011 |
06/2011 |
Ernest Gipson 928-402-6200 egipson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update management direction for the three grazing allotments | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. South of Globe. | |||||
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Carol Spring Prescribed Fire EA |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/14/2009 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
Quentin Johnson 928-402-6200 qjohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Treat approximately 8000 acres on Carol Spring Mountain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T4N, R17E. Carol Spring Mountain, east of Highway 60. | |||||
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Gleason Tuberia EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2010 |
Expected:09/2011 | 11/2011 |
Ernest Gipson 928-402-6200 egipson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install a new waterline, storage tank, well, and troughs. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - 4N, 16E, Sections 21 and 22. Chrysotile Allotment, Gleason Pasture. | |||||
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Globe Ranger District Recreation Residence Consistency Review and continuation Determination CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/24/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Jason Scow 480-610-3331 jscow@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consistency Review to determine if Globe recreation residence tract is consistent with the 1985 Tonto Forest Plan as amendended. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Top of Pinal Mountains. | |||||
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Material Source 7525, Defiance Stockpile Site CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected:08/2011 |
09/2011 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract For Sale), allowing ADOT continued use of this roadway maintenance material stockpile site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. Within town limits of Superior, AZ; accessed from FR 257, which intersects SR 77 at approximately MP 166. | |||||
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Pinaladera WUI Fuels Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/27/2004 |
Expected:09/2011 |
10/2011 |
Quentin Johnson 928-402-6200 qjohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuels reduction on approximately 83,558 acres south of Globe. Area includes the Pinal Mountain Recreation Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 1-2 S., R. 13-16 E., GSRM. Pinal Mountains south of Globe and east of Devil's Canyon. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest, Mesa 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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Material Source 8400, Sunflower/O'Neil Stockpile Site CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit to allow Ariz. Dept. of Transportation continued use of roadway maintenance material stockpile site. An expansion of the site requested but request was denied. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - n/a. 33 miles south of Payson, AZ; accessed via FR 1705 which intersects SR 87 at MP 217. | |||||
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Material Source 8763, Fish Creek Borrow Site Spec Use Permit reissue (updated to Min Sale Contr) CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected:05/2011 |
06/2011 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit for ADOT to continue use of roadway maintenance material pit on Tonto NF. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - n/a. 12 miles east of Tortilla Flat, AZ; accessed via SR88 (Apache Trail) at MP 227. | |||||
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Montana Mountain Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rocky Gilbert 480-610-3350 rgilbert@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribed burning 2063 acres of brush, juniper and oak habitat types. Purpose is to rejuvinate decadent plants, open up dense brush to improve forage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1N, R12E, Sec 19, 30 T1N, R11E, Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. Northwest of Superior, AZ,. | |||||
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Siphon Draw Trail CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jason Scow 480-610-3331 jscow@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 750' of trail will be constructed to provide access to the trail from the National Forest Boundary. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - GSRM T.1.N R.9.E Sec. 7. South East corner of Lost Dutchman State Park, along the forest Service boundary. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest, Payson 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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Colcord Cove Association Road Easement CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/01/2010 | 10/2010 |
Stephanie Kali 602-225-5234 skali@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Road easement to private land HES 467
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=15077 |
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| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T10 1/2N, R14E, Section 21. Colcord Canyon Road. | |||||
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Myrtle Wildland Urban Interface EA |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Larry Hettinger 928-474-7948 lhettinger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Purpose is to manage hazardous fuels, both live and dead fuels, in order to reduce the potential of catastrophic wildfire. Need is to address the present fuels threat posed to human life, property and natural resources. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T12N R11E S 21-22 26-29 31-36, R12E S 28-36, T11 1/2 N R11E S 20-29 31-36, R11 1/2E S 19-20 29-32, T11N R12E S 1-11 15-21 29-32, R11 1/2E S 5-8 17-18, R11E 1-5 10-14. Payson Ranger District. | |||||
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Pine/Hog Canyon Allotment Management Plan Revision EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/17/2009 |
Expected:09/2010 Actual: 09/30/2010 |
11/2010 |
Andrea Wages 928-474-7921 ajwages@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Pine and Hog Canyon allotments are managed together as one unit. The current Allotment Management Plan was approved in 1985 and is in need of update and revision. New plan may adjust cattle numbers, and include new range improvement practices. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T 9-12 N, R 9-10 E. Payson Ranger District. | |||||
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Town of Payson-Cragin Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline Corridor Project EA |
- Land ownership management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/04/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 |
07/2011 |
Lawrence Vogel 928-402-6235 levogel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service plans to grant a special use permit to the Town of Payson to locate, construct, operate, and maintain a 15 mile by 100 foot wide water transmission pipeline right-of-way and a 5 acre water treatment plant. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T11N, R10E Sections 1,2,11-14,23,24,26 and 27; T11 1/2 N, R 10E, Sections 24,25,35,and 36; T12N, R10E Sec tions 23, 26, 27, 33 and 34. Payson Ranger District. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest, Pleasant Valley 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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Bar X, Colcord Canyon, Haigler Creek, Young, Marsh Creek Allotments EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Julia Camp 928-462-4340 jlcamp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and re-authorize grazing on five allotments. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North and west of Young Arizona. | |||||
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Diamond Butte Water Developments EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sean Brown 928-462-4300 seanbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Create water developments on the Diamond Butte Allotment to improve livestock distribution and provide water to wildlife. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Diamond Butte Allotment on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District. | |||||
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Flying V and Flying H Allotment Management Plans EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/10/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
04/2011 |
Sean Brown 928-462-4300 seanbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and reauthorize grazing on two allotments. Analysis will include fire as well.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30274 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, East, and South of Young, AZ. | |||||
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Haigler Fire Analysis EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Julia Camp 928-462-4340 jlcamp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Manage timber and other woody vegetation to help maintain forest health, reduce forest fuels, and improve wildlife habitat and range conditions on approximately 43,435 acres of the Tonto National Forest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Management Areas 5D, 5G, and 4F, including areas around Haigler Creek Estates. | |||||
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Material Source 3043, Squaw Peak Borrow Source CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected:07/2011 |
08/2011 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorization of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract For Sale) for Squaw Peak Borrow Source (road materials) used by Arizona Dept. of Transportation on Pleasant Valley RD of Tonto NF, R-3. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. 5 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed from SR 288 at MP 294. | |||||
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Material Source 3044, Board Tree Saddle Borrow Site CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorization of Special Use Permit for ADOT material pit continued useage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. 7 miles south of Young, Arizona; accessed from SR 288 at MP 294. | |||||
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Material Source 7225, Connor Canyon Borrow Site - Spec Use Pmt (updated to Mineral Contract for Sale EA |
- Special area management - Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/22/2009 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit for ADOT's continued use of this roadway maintenance material pit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. 20 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed from SR 288 at MP 280. | |||||
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Tonto National Forest, Tonto Basin 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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AT&T Roosevelt Dam Cellular Tower CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/15/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
12/2010 |
Jonathan McNeill 928-467-3200 jdmcneill@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new 10 year authorization to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC a subsidary of AT&T Mobility LLC to operate and maintaint the existing Roosevelt Dam Cellular Communications Tower on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 4 N., R. 12 E., Section 27. G&SRM. Tonto Basin Ranger District. | |||||
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Boneyback Allotment Management Plan EA |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update management plan for an active grazing allotment | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project area lies east of Punkin Center, Arizona in the Sierra Ancha Mountains, Tonto Basin RD. | |||||
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Material Source 3512, Burnt Corral Borrow Site CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 11/08/2010 | 12/2010 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (and modified to a Mineral Sale Permit) to allow Ariz. Dept. of Transportation continued use of the roadway materials pit for road maintenance on Tonto NF.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28772 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - n/a. One half mile east of Apache Lake, AZ; accessed via FR 51 from SR 88 at milepost 237.6. | |||||
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Material Source 8541, Red Bluff Stockpile Site CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract for Sale), to ADOT for use of roadway maintenance material source and stockpile site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. 22 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed via SR288 at MP 272.5. | |||||
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Tonto Basin, 7/K, and Walnut Allotment Management Plans EA |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update managment plans for three active grazing allotments | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project area lies west, east, and south of Punkin Center, Arizona in the Mazatzal and Sierra Ancha Mts., Tonto Basin RD. | |||||
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