Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011 Tonto National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, 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
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
Land Management Planning Rule EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	12/2011	Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us
Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
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.
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan EA	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012	Expected:01/2013	04/2013	Elizabeth Dykstra 928-527-3419 edykstra@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://redrockcountry.org/fossil/index.shtml
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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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
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 06/2011	Expected:09/2011	01/2012	Mark McEntarffer 602-225-5239 mmcentarffer@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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29533
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.
Canyon, Christopher and Haigler Creeks Aquatic Habitat Enhancements EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/22/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:12/2011	03/2012	Julia Camp 928-462-4340 jlcamp@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
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.
Development of Trail Management Objectives for National Forest System Trails CE *NEW LISTING*	- Land management planning - Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012	Expected:12/2012	01/2013	Gregory Schuster 602-225-5362 gjschuster@fs.fed.us
Description: Development of trail management objectives for National Forest System trails on the Tonto National Forest
Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest.
Integrated Treatment of Noxious and Invasive Weeds EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/25/2004 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011	Expected:12/2011	02/2012	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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=4454
Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Forestwide.
Outfitter Guide Needs Assessment/Compliance with 2008 Regulations EA *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/24/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012	Expected:01/2013	01/2013	Gregory Schuster 602-225-5362 gjschuster@fs.fed.us
Description: Evaluate current Outfitter Guide direction in the Forest Plan and bring into compliance with 2008 directives, includes appropriate NEPA and associated Plan Amendment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36856
Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest.
Tonto National Forest Motorized Travel Management EA	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/23/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011	Expected:01/2012	06/2012	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/nepa/project_content.php?project=28967
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
Bull and Jim Claims Uranium Drilling Exploration CE	- Forest products - Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/27/2009	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	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
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.
Mazatzal Wilderness Trail Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2011	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Gregory Schuster 602-225-5362 gjschuster@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruction of trail system inside Willow Fire burn area/Mazatzal Wilderness
Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Yavapai. Willow Fire burn area/Mazatzal Wilderness.
Salt River Allotments Vegetative Management EIS EIS	- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 06/2011	Expected:06/2012	06/2012	Kathy Nelson 602-225-5328 knelson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Tonto National Forest will prepare and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve ecological conditions within the project area usig tools such as fire and grazing management and to authorize continued livestock grazing. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36074
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Southwestern Region 3, Tonto National Forest, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts along the Salt River corridor.
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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
Arizona Game & Fish Water Developments Special Use Permit & Categorical Exclusion CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Andre Silva 480-595-3381 amsilva@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintenance of 13 AGFD wildlife water developments on the Cave Creek Ranger District. NEPA compliance and special use permit needed for continued use / maintenance of water catchments that were built during the 1970’s by AFGD. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36801
Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa, Yavapai. Cave Creek Ranger District, Tonto NF, Arizona.
Bartlett Flats Toilet CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011	Expected:09/2011	09/2011	Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us
Description: A CXT toilet will be replaced at Bartlett Flats 100ft from the existing dirt ramp to replace an aging toilet.
Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. Bartlett Flats.
Camp Creek Cabin Removal Evaluation EA	- Regulations, Directives, Orders - Recreation management - Heritage resource management	Completed	Actual: 07/05/2011	09/2011	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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30765
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.
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.
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.
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.
White Rock, Dog, Picnic, and LX Spring and Riparian Exclosures CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 06/30/2011 06/30/2011	06/2011	Carol Engle 480-595-3300, 3320 cjengle@fs.fed.us
Description: Install new fence in White Rock, Picnic, Dog, and LX springs to allow adequate wildlife access and improvement of soils and riparian habitat. Where necessary, remove existing fencing and clear brush and/or juniper trees to build fences. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36048
Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Red Creek allotment on the Cave Creek Ranger District.
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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
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
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.
Arizona Water Company Water Well and Transmission Line CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/10/2009	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Paul Burghard 928-402-6221 pburghard@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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26791
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.
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 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=1362
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. South of Globe.
Carol Spring Prescribed Fire EA	- Fuels management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/14/2009	Expected:03/2012	09/2012	Quentin Johnson 928-402-6200 qjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Treat approximately 8000 acres on Carol Spring Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27523
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T4N, R17E. Carol Spring Mountain, east of Highway 60.
Globe Ranger District Recreation Residence Consistency Review and continuation Determination CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/24/2009	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Paul Burghard 928-402-6221 pburghard@fs.fed.us
Description: Consistency Review to determine if Globe recreation residence tract is consistent with the 1985 Tonto Forest Plan as amendended. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=23776
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Top of Pinal Mountains.
Horseshoe Bend Wilderness Boundary Gate Project CE	- Special area management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Donald Sullivan 928-402-6236 drsullivan@fs.fed.us
Description: Delineate Salt River Canyon Wilderness boundary on Forest Road 219 at Horseshoe Bend by replacinga gate and adding about 20 feet of pipe rail barrier near the beginning of private land at the end of Forest Road 219 and pruning/removing vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35557
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T3N, R15E Section 2. Approximately eight miles east of the Highway 288 Salt River Bridge.
Magnetotelluric Geophysical Survey CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us
Description: Resolution Copper Mining, LLC proposes to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical investigation east of Superior, AZ. Sites along survey grid would be accessed from existing roads and by foot travel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36679
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 34 and 36; T1S, R13E, Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 15-17, 20-23, 25-29, and 31-35; T2S, R12E, 1, 3, 11 and 12; T2S, R13E, Sections 6 and 7. east of Superior, AZ.
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.
Morgan Peak Project CE	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 08/18/2011	09/2011	Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us
Description: Drilling program for mineral exploration. Includes the use of existing roads for access and drill sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34931
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T1S, R14E, Sections 13, 14, 22, 23, and 24. Southwest of Miami, Gila County, AZ; Copper Springs area.
Pinaladera WUI Fuels Management EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/27/2004	Expected:03/2013	10/2013	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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3775
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.
Superior West Exploration Drilling Activities CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/15/2011	Expected:10/2011	11/2011	Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us
Description: Exploration drilling adjacent to existing road Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35128
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 32 and 33; T2S, R12E, Section 6; T2S, R11E, Section 1. Pinal County; west of Superior, Arizona.
Superior Wildlife Water Catchments CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011	Expected:06/2011	08/2011	Craig Woods 928-402-6260 clwoods@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct two 1960s wildlife water catchments in Sonoran Desert
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - N33d 18.003',W111d 08.290' and N33d 13.553', W111d 03.939'. One mile north and 5 miles east of the town of Superior, Arizona.
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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
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.
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.
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,.
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
Cattle Guard Installation on Forest Road 208 CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2011	12/2011	Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us
Description: A new cattle guard is proposed to be installed on Forest Road 208. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36715
Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 10 East, NW ¼, SE¼, Section 13. Forest Road 208, Gisela Allotment, Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest.
Myrtle Wildland Urban Interface EA	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28752
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.
Payson Administrative Site Sale EA *NEW LISTING*	- Land ownership management - Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/14/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012	Expected:07/2012	08/2012	Rebecca Roof 602-225-5257 rroof@fs.fed.us
Description: To sell approximately 260 acres of the Payson Administrative Site that is not utilized and is hard to manage, and build new admin facilities. The forest was given authority to sell this site with PL 106-48 - Arizona National Forest Improvement Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36893
Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 2, T.10N, R.10E; Section 28, T.11N, R.11E. Payson Administrative Site and Fire Helibase site.
Town of Payson-Cragin Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline Corridor Project EA	- Land ownership management - Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/04/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Larry Hettinger 928-474-7948 lhettinger@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 or 10 acre water treatment plant. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29186
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
Bar X, Colcord Canyon, Haigler Creek, Young, Marsh Creek Allotments EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012	Expected:10/2012	12/2012	Julia Camp 928-462-4340 jlcamp@fs.fed.us
Description: Current authorizations for livestock grazing on five allotments and a segment of the Sheep Driveway have or soon will expire. New management strategy will allow for flexibility to protect resources in response to changing environmental conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30075
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North and west of Young Arizona.
Cherry Creek Frio Canyon Allotment Management Plans EA	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 09/10/2009	09/2009	Donna Reed 760-873-2450 dlreed@fs.fed.us
Description: Update and re-authorize grazing permits on two allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=2510
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, south and east of Young.
Diamond Butte Allotment 2011 Pipeline Extensions CE *NEW LISTING*	- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Sean Brown 928-462-4300 seanbrown@fs.fed.us
Description: Extending an existing pipeline and adding storage and drinking troughs in Winter Camp, Holding, Pole Corral, Marsh Creek, and Home Pastures on the Diamond Butte Allotment. The projects will help in permitted livestock distribution. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36742
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project areas are located north and west of Young AZ.
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.
Flying V and Flying H Allotment Management Plans EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/10/2010	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	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
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, East, and South of Young, AZ.
Haigler Fuels Analysis EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012	Expected:10/2012	12/2012	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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34507
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.
Marsh Creek 2011 Juniper Treatment CE *NEW LISTING*	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2011	08/2011	Donna Reed 760-873-2450 dlreed@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 300 acres of alligator juniper seedlings would be mechanically removed by "pushing" with a small dozer. Project area is on gentle slope in semi-desert grasslands and treatment specifications would result in minimal soil disturbance Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36155
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T 10 N, R 12 E, Section 28. Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Marsh Creek Allotment, North Pasture.
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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28769
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.
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.
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.
Potato Butte 2011 Juniper Treatment CE *NEW LISTING*	- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2011	08/2011	Donna Reed 760-873-2450 dlreed@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 900 acres of alligator juniper encroachment would be mechanically removed with a skid-steer mounted agri-axe. Project area is on gentle slopes in semi-desert grasslands & project specifications would result in minimal soil disturbance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36156
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. T 9 N, R 13 E, Corner of Sections 21, 22, 27 & 28; and T 9 N, R 13 E, Corner of Sections 33 & 34.
Potato Butte Shaded Fuel Break CE	- Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 07/08/2011	08/2011	Donna Reed 760-873-2450 dlreed@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of Shaded fuel break by removing understory chaparral species and small diameter trees directly adjacent to wildland urban interface. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36196
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T9N R13E Sec 34&35. Directly North of Forest Road 130 on the southwest corner of Young, Arizona.
Red Lake 2011 Juniper Treatment CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/03/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Sean Brown 928-462-4300 seanbrown@fs.fed.us
Description: Cut juniper trees to improve habitiat for elk, deer, and turkey by creating a mosaic and improving herbacous component. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36758
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Red Lake Allotment, Pleasant Valley Ranger District.
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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
AT&T Roosevelt Dam Cellular Tower CE	- 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34279
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.
Boneyback Allotment Management Plan EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/02/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011	Expected:02/2012	03/2012	Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us
Description: Update management plan for an active grazing allotment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27693
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.
Crabtree Wash Recreation Residences Permit Renewal CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/26/2011	Expected:12/2011	12/2011	Jonathan McNeill 928-467-3200 jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of permits authorizing five existing recreation residences collectively known as the Crabtree Wash Recreation Residence Tract located on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36080
Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River Principle Meridian. The cabins are located off forest road 79B near Apache Lake.
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.
Tonto Basin, 7/K, and Walnut Allotment Management Plans EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/02/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011	Expected:03/2012	04/2012	Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us
Description: Update managment plans for three active grazing allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27606
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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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011
Tonto National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach
EIS

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

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

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

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

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

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Land Management Planning Rule
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

12/2011

Larry Hayden
202-205-1559
lhayden@fs.fed.us

Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.

Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands.
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

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

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

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

APS Sycamore 69kV Powerline Permit Reissuance
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

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.

Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan
EA

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/29/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012

Expected:01/2013

04/2013

Elizabeth Dykstra
928-527-3419
edykstra@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://redrockcountry.org/fossil/index.shtml

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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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

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 06/2011

Expected:09/2011

01/2012

Mark McEntarffer
602-225-5239
mmcentarffer@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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29533

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.

Canyon, Christopher and Haigler Creeks Aquatic Habitat Enhancements
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/22/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011

Expected:12/2011

03/2012

Julia Camp
928-462-4340
jlcamp@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

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.

Development of Trail Management Objectives for National Forest System Trails
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Land management planning
- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2012

Expected:12/2012

01/2013

Gregory Schuster
602-225-5362
gjschuster@fs.fed.us

Description: Development of trail management objectives for National Forest System trails on the Tonto National Forest

Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest.

Integrated Treatment of Noxious and Invasive Weeds
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/25/2004
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011

Expected:12/2011

02/2012

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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=4454

Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Forestwide.

Outfitter Guide Needs Assessment/Compliance with 2008 Regulations
EA

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/24/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012

Expected:01/2013

01/2013

Gregory Schuster
602-225-5362
gjschuster@fs.fed.us

Description: Evaluate current Outfitter Guide direction in the Forest Plan and bring into compliance with 2008 directives, includes appropriate NEPA and associated Plan Amendment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36856

Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest.

Tonto National Forest Motorized Travel Management
EA

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/23/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011

Expected:01/2012

06/2012

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/nepa/project_content.php?project=28967

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

Bull and Jim Claims Uranium Drilling Exploration
CE

- Forest products
- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/27/2009

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

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

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.

Mazatzal Wilderness Trail Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2011

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Gregory Schuster
602-225-5362
gjschuster@fs.fed.us

Description: Reconstruction of trail system inside Willow Fire burn area/Mazatzal Wilderness

Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Yavapai. Willow Fire burn area/Mazatzal Wilderness.

Salt River Allotments Vegetative Management EIS
EIS

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

Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 06/2011

Expected:06/2012

06/2012

Kathy Nelson
602-225-5328
knelson@fs.fed.us

Description: The Tonto National Forest will prepare and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve ecological conditions within the project area usig tools such as fire and grazing management and to authorize continued livestock grazing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36074

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Southwestern Region 3, Tonto National Forest, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts along the Salt River corridor.

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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

Arizona Game & Fish Water Developments Special Use Permit & Categorical Exclusion
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Andre Silva
480-595-3381
amsilva@fs.fed.us

Description: Maintenance of 13 AGFD wildlife water developments on the Cave Creek Ranger District. NEPA compliance and special use permit needed for continued use / maintenance of water catchments that were built during the 1970’s by AFGD.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36801

Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa, Yavapai. Cave Creek Ranger District, Tonto NF, Arizona.

Bartlett Flats Toilet
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2011

Expected:09/2011

09/2011

Tamarya Pike
480-595-3370
tpike@fs.fed.us

Description: A CXT toilet will be replaced at Bartlett Flats 100ft from the existing dirt ramp to replace an aging toilet.

Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. Bartlett Flats.

Camp Creek Cabin Removal Evaluation
EA

- Regulations, Directives, Orders
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management

Completed

Actual: 07/05/2011

09/2011

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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30765

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.

Johnson Ranch-Ranch Associated Facilities
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

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.

Lower Camp Creek Road Maintenance
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

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.

Seven Springs Water Conveyance Improvements
EA

- Special use management

On Hold

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.

White Rock, Dog, Picnic, and LX Spring and Riparian Exclosures
CE

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

Completed

Actual: 06/30/2011
06/30/2011

06/2011

Carol Engle
480-595-3300, 3320
cjengle@fs.fed.us

Description: Install new fence in White Rock, Picnic, Dog, and LX springs to allow adequate wildlife access and improvement of soils and riparian habitat. Where necessary, remove existing fencing and clear brush and/or juniper trees to build fences.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36048

Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Red Creek allotment on the Cave Creek Ranger District.

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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

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

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.

Arizona Water Company Water Well and Transmission Line
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2009

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Paul Burghard
928-402-6221
pburghard@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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26791

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.

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
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=1362

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. South of Globe.

Carol Spring Prescribed Fire
EA

- Fuels management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/14/2009

Expected:03/2012

09/2012

Quentin Johnson
928-402-6200
qjohnson@fs.fed.us

Description: Treat approximately 8000 acres on Carol Spring Mountain.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27523

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T4N, R17E. Carol Spring Mountain, east of Highway 60.

Globe Ranger District Recreation Residence Consistency Review and continuation Determination
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/24/2009

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Paul Burghard
928-402-6221
pburghard@fs.fed.us

Description: Consistency Review to determine if Globe recreation residence tract is consistent with the 1985 Tonto Forest Plan as amendended.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=23776

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Top of Pinal Mountains.

Horseshoe Bend Wilderness Boundary Gate Project
CE

- Special area management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Donald Sullivan
928-402-6236
drsullivan@fs.fed.us

Description: Delineate Salt River Canyon Wilderness boundary on Forest Road 219 at Horseshoe Bend by replacinga gate and adding about 20 feet of pipe rail barrier near the beginning of private land at the end of Forest Road 219 and pruning/removing vegetation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35557

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T3N, R15E Section 2. Approximately eight miles east of the Highway 288 Salt River Bridge.

Magnetotelluric Geophysical Survey
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Lee Ann Atkinson
928-402-6281
leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us

Description: Resolution Copper Mining, LLC proposes to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical investigation east of Superior, AZ. Sites along survey grid would be accessed from existing roads and by foot travel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36679

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 34 and 36; T1S, R13E, Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 15-17, 20-23, 25-29, and 31-35; T2S, R12E, 1, 3, 11 and 12; T2S, R13E, Sections 6 and 7. east of Superior, AZ.

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.

Morgan Peak Project
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 08/18/2011

09/2011

Lee Ann Atkinson
928-402-6281
leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us

Description: Drilling program for mineral exploration. Includes the use of existing roads for access and drill sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34931

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T1S, R14E, Sections 13, 14, 22, 23, and 24. Southwest of Miami, Gila County, AZ; Copper Springs area.

Pinaladera WUI Fuels Management
EA

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

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/27/2004

Expected:03/2013

10/2013

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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3775

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.

Superior West Exploration Drilling Activities
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2011

Expected:10/2011

11/2011

Lee Ann Atkinson
928-402-6281
leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us

Description: Exploration drilling adjacent to existing road
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35128

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 32 and 33; T2S, R12E, Section 6; T2S, R11E, Section 1. Pinal County; west of Superior, Arizona.

Superior Wildlife Water Catchments
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2011

Expected:06/2011

08/2011

Craig Woods
928-402-6260
clwoods@fs.fed.us

Description: Reconstruct two 1960s wildlife water catchments in Sonoran Desert

Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - N33d 18.003',W111d 08.290' and N33d 13.553', W111d 03.939'. One mile north and 5 miles east of the town of Superior, Arizona.

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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

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.

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.

Montana Mountain Wildlife Habitat Improvement
CE

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

On Hold

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,.

Siphon Draw Trail
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

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

Cattle Guard Installation on Forest Road 208
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2011

12/2011

Debbie Cress
928-467-3220
dcress@fs.fed.us

Description: A new cattle guard is proposed to be installed on Forest Road 208.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36715

Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 10 East, NW ¼, SE¼, Section 13. Forest Road 208, Gisela Allotment, Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest.

Myrtle Wildland Urban Interface
EA

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28752

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.

Payson Administrative Site Sale
EA

*NEW LISTING*

- Land ownership management
- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/14/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012

Expected:07/2012

08/2012

Rebecca Roof
602-225-5257
rroof@fs.fed.us

Description: To sell approximately 260 acres of the Payson Administrative Site that is not utilized and is hard to manage, and build new admin facilities. The forest was given authority to sell this site with PL 106-48 - Arizona National Forest Improvement Act.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36893

Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 2, T.10N, R.10E; Section 28, T.11N, R.11E. Payson Administrative Site and Fire Helibase site.

Town of Payson-Cragin Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline Corridor Project
EA

- Land ownership management
- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/04/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Larry Hettinger
928-474-7948
lhettinger@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 or 10 acre water treatment plant.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29186

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

Bar X, Colcord Canyon, Haigler Creek, Young, Marsh Creek Allotments
EA

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

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/14/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012

Expected:10/2012

12/2012

Julia Camp
928-462-4340
jlcamp@fs.fed.us

Description: Current authorizations for livestock grazing on five allotments and a segment of the Sheep Driveway have or soon will expire. New management strategy will allow for flexibility to protect resources in response to changing environmental conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30075

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North and west of Young Arizona.

Cherry Creek Frio Canyon Allotment Management Plans
EA

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 09/10/2009

09/2009

Donna Reed
760-873-2450
dlreed@fs.fed.us

Description: Update and re-authorize grazing permits on two allotments
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=2510

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, south and east of Young.

Diamond Butte Allotment 2011 Pipeline Extensions
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Grazing management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/01/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Sean Brown
928-462-4300
seanbrown@fs.fed.us

Description: Extending an existing pipeline and adding storage and drinking troughs in Winter Camp, Holding, Pole Corral, Marsh Creek, and Home Pastures on the Diamond Butte Allotment. The projects will help in permitted livestock distribution.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36742

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project areas are located north and west of Young AZ.

Diamond Butte Water Developments
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management

On Hold

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.

Flying V and Flying H Allotment Management Plans
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/10/2010

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

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

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, East, and South of Young, AZ.

Haigler Fuels Analysis
EA

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

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/14/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012

Expected:10/2012

12/2012

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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34507

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.

Marsh Creek 2011 Juniper Treatment
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2011

08/2011

Donna Reed
760-873-2450
dlreed@fs.fed.us

Description: Approximately 300 acres of alligator juniper seedlings would be mechanically removed by "pushing" with a small dozer. Project area is on gentle slope in semi-desert grasslands and treatment specifications would result in minimal soil disturbance
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36155

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T 10 N, R 12 E, Section 28. Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Marsh Creek Allotment, North Pasture.

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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28769

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.

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.

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.

Potato Butte 2011 Juniper Treatment
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Grazing management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2011

08/2011

Donna Reed
760-873-2450
dlreed@fs.fed.us

Description: Approximately 900 acres of alligator juniper encroachment would be mechanically removed with a skid-steer mounted agri-axe. Project area is on gentle slopes in semi-desert grasslands & project specifications would result in minimal soil disturbance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36156

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. T 9 N, R 13 E, Corner of Sections 21, 22, 27 & 28; and T 9 N, R 13 E, Corner of Sections 33 & 34.

Potato Butte Shaded Fuel Break
CE

- Fuels management

Completed

Actual: 07/08/2011

08/2011

Donna Reed
760-873-2450
dlreed@fs.fed.us

Description: Construction of Shaded fuel break by removing understory chaparral species and small diameter trees directly adjacent to wildland urban interface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36196

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T9N R13E Sec 34&35. Directly North of Forest Road 130 on the southwest corner of Young, Arizona.

Red Lake 2011 Juniper Treatment
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/03/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Sean Brown
928-462-4300
seanbrown@fs.fed.us

Description: Cut juniper trees to improve habitiat for elk, deer, and turkey by creating a mosaic and improving herbacous component.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36758

Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Red Lake Allotment, Pleasant Valley Ranger District.

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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

AT&T Roosevelt Dam Cellular Tower
CE

- 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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34279

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.

Boneyback Allotment Management Plan
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/02/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011

Expected:02/2012

03/2012

Debbie Cress
928-467-3220
dcress@fs.fed.us

Description: Update management plan for an active grazing allotment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27693

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.

Crabtree Wash Recreation Residences Permit Renewal
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/26/2011

Expected:12/2011

12/2011

Jonathan McNeill
928-467-3200
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us

Description: Renewal of permits authorizing five existing recreation residences collectively known as the Crabtree Wash Recreation Residence Tract located on the Tonto Basin Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36080

Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River Principle Meridian. The cabins are located off forest road 79B near Apache Lake.

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.

Tonto Basin, 7/K, and Walnut Allotment Management Plans
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/02/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011

Expected:03/2012

04/2012

Debbie Cress
928-467-3220
dcress@fs.fed.us

Description: Update managment plans for three active grazing allotments
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27606

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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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011Tonto National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011
Tonto National Forest