Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2010 to 12/31/2010
San Bernardino 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
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Arrowhead Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Cajon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  San Gorgonio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  San Jacinto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
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
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

           *NEW LISTING* 		- 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
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Pole Replacement - Mountaintop
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2010  		Expected:12/2010  12/2010 Veronica Magnuson
909-382-2765
vmagnuson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replacement of up to 36 existing utility poles, as needed throughout the District.
Location: UNIT - Arrowhead Ranger District, Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. Throughout the Mountaintop District.
Santa Ana Landscape Fuels Reduction
EA
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2010  		Expected:06/2011  07/2011 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fuels reduction likely involving prescribed fire and mechanical treatments methods within a 21,000-acre analysis area to reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire to adjacent communities, organizational camps, and recreation residences.
Location: UNIT - Arrowhead Ranger District, Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1N, T2N; R1W, R1E, R2E. North of San Gorgonio Wilderness along State Highway 38 up to the south end of Big Bear and Snow Summit Ski Resorts.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Arrowhead Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Running Springs Shaded Fuelbreak and Forest Health
EA
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construct a shaded fuelbreak on National Forest Land along portions of the private property boundary by hand and some mechanical means. Project identified and to be implemented along with Mountain Area Safety Task force partners.
Location: UNIT - Arrowhead Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Portions of Sec 3, 4, and 6 of T1N, R2W. Adjacent to the southern portions of the communities of Running Springs, Smiley Park, Fredalba, and Arrowbear.
Snow Valley Well
EA
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Paul Bennett
(909) 382-2819
pwbennett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Permit to continue use of a deep well at Snow Valley Mountain Resort for potable water and snowmaking. The use has been ongoing for approximately 10 years.
Location: UNIT - Arrowhead Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, R2W. Snow Valley Mountain Resort approximately 5 miles east of Running Springs Community.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Baldwin Lake Fuels Reduction
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/17/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 12/2010  		Expected:03/2011
  		04/2011 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reduction of hazardous fuels in the vicinity of Baldwin Lake.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27521
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. Baldwin Lake.
Bluff Mesa Fuels Reduction
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/18/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 11/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Hazardous fuels reduction on Bluff Mesa to the southwest of Big Bear Lake.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27522
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. Vicinity of Bluff Lake, southwest of Big Bear Lake.
Deer Creek - Forest Road 1N09 Crossing
EA
 - Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010  		Expected:02/2011  06/2011 Joshua Direen
909-382-2609
jdireen@fs.fed.us 
Description: Installation of a culvert, bridge, or low water crossing on Forest Service Road 1N09 at Deer Creek.
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. US Geological Survey Big Bear Lake Quadrangle; Township 1N, Range 1W, Section 16, NE 1/4.
Moonridge Animal Park Relocation Analysis
EIS
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Paul Bennett
909-382-2819
pwbennett@fs.fed.us 
Description: To analyze the proposed relocation of the Moonridge animal park to a site adjacent to the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=12043
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, 1RE, Sec. 17 and 8. North Shore of Big Bear Lake on the west side of the Big Bear Discovery Center.
North Big Bear Fuels Reduction and Forest Health
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/19/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 12/2010  		Expected:03/2011
  		04/2011 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Cut and remove dead and dying trees as well as some green trees to reduce hazardous fuels in the community defense and threat zones along the North Shore of Big Bear Lake.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3836
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, R2E SRC7 portions of SRC 1,2,3,10,11,12,13, 14,15,22, T2N R1R SRC7-12, 15, 16, 17, 18. In the Fawnskin Valley adjoining private land NW of the community of Fawnskin.
Omya Butterfield 3 Mine Expansion
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/11/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2010  		Expected:12/2010
  		06/2011 Raj Daniel
909-382-2898
rdaniel@fs.fed.us 
Description: This proposal for expansion involves 28.8 acres of new disturbance, which will extend the life of the quarry until 2035.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32613
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Omya Butterfield 3 unpatented mining claims. T.3 N., R.1 W., Sec.23.
Snow Forest Recreation Area
EA
 - Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Develop a Day Use Recreation Area for a variety of recreational activities at the old Snow Forest Ski Area (Little Siberia) site, such as hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snow sledding/tubing, mountain biking, picnicking, others
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28714
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 1 East, Section 30, SBBM. South of the village area of the City of Big Bear Lake.
South Big Bear Fuels Reduction and Forest Health
EA
 - Fuels management  Completed  Actual: 09/29/2010  12/2010 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Cut and remove dead and dying trees as well as some green trees to create a thinner, healthier forest with fewer hazardous fuels.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3859
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, R1W; T2N, R1E; T2N, R2E; SBM. South of the City of Big Bear Lake and associated communities.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Cajon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bailey Canyon Fuelbreak Maintenance
EA
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Roger Williams
909-382-2754
rogerwilliams@fs.fed.us 
Description: Aproximately 100 acres of fuelbreak maintenance using domestic sheep and/or goats.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, R4W, Sections 30, 31 and T2N, R5W Sections 24, 25, 36 SBBM. Bailey Canyon between Devore and Cedar Pines Park; north of foothill communities of the San Bernardino Valley.
Baldy Mesa Recreation Trails Project
EA
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2010  		Expected:09/2011  03/2012 Melinda Lyon
909-382-2929
mlyon@fs.fed.us 
Description: Designate and reconstruct trails for motorized and non-motorized use. Evaluate location of parking areas. Construct a parking area for radio controlled glider club events. Close all undesignated trails and restore those areas.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T.3N, R.6W, sections 3-6, 9-14, 23. Baldy Mesa west of Cajon Pass and Oak Hills.
Boa Prescribed Burn
EA
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010  		Expected:09/2011  03/2012 Henry Herrera
909-382-2721
hherrera@fs.fed.us 
Description: Establish fuels breaks, create control lines for prescribed burning, and systematically prescribe burn approximately 800 acres near the communities of Keenbrook and Lytle Creek.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sec. 11, 14, 23, 24. Cajon Pass near the community of Keenbrook.
CalNev Pipeline Expansion
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 03/13/2008
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011  		Expected:10/2011
  		01/2012 Jason Collier
909-382-2869
jpcollier@fs.fed.us 
Description: Expansion of Kinder Morgan gas pipeline from Corona CA to Las Vegas NV to authorize a new 16" pipeline. BLM is lead federal agency.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. Cajon Pass.
Fontana Union Water Company Permit Re-issuance
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2010  		Expected:03/2011  06/2011 Jerry Sirski
909-382-2887
jsirski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Analyze the environmental impacts of re-issuing an expired special use permit to the Fontana Union Water Company for the operation and maintenance of a soft plug dam on Lytle Creek.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1 N, R. 5 W. Located at the mouth of Lytle Creek Canyon just over the National Forest boundary.
USGS Seismic Stations, Cajon Mountain Lookout and Inspiration Point
CE
 - Research  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2009  		Expected:01/2011
  		07/2011 Debra Nelson
909 382 2858
dlnelson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Two small permanent solar powered seismic data collection facilities (total footprint for each approximately 20 x 20) will be constructed to house equipment that will be used to gather seismic data for the USGS.
Web Link:  http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Site #1: T1N, R4W, sec.3, SW ? section; Site #2: T2N, R5W, sec 8, SE ? section. Site #1 is west of Highway 18 on 2N30 at Inspiration point. Site #2 is can be accessed via 2N49 from Hwy 138. The project location is immediately adjacent to the defunct Cajon Mountain Lookout tower.
Upper and Lower Lytle Creek Divide Fuelbreak Maintenance
EA
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Roger Williams
909-382-2754
rogerwilliams@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fuelbreak maintenance on approximately 560 acres using herbicide. Pre-treatments may include mastication, hand cutting and piling.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T3N, R7W Sec. 25-27, 35, 36; T3N, R6W, Sec. 31; T2N, R6W, Sec. 4-6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23-25; T2N, R5W, Sec. 29-33; T1N, R5W, Sec. 4-5. Upper and lower Lytle Creek divides near the communities of Lytle Creek, Wrightwood, and Keenbrook.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   San Gorgonio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Angelus Oaks Understory Burn
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2010
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011
  		03/2012 Roger Williams
909-382-2754
rogerwilliams@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fuels reduction by prescribe burning of residual masticated slash left by previous treatment. 535 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=19249
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1N, R1W Sections 21, 22, 27, 28. 116 acre project area along California Highway 38 near the community of Angelus Oaks in San Bernardino County, California.
Caltrans SR 38 Culvert Repair
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Veronica Magnuson
909-382-2765
vmagnuson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Culvert headwall repair and debris deflector replacement in Schneider Creek. Implementation requires a temporary special use permit for use and occupancy of National Forest lands.
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1N, R1W, NE ? Sec 23. SR 38 approximately 2 miles east of Angelus Oaks, on Schneider Creek.
Invasive Plant Eradication in Wilderness Areas
EA
 - Recreation management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Debra Nelson
909 382 2858
dlnelson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Analyze effects on the environment of a proposal to eradicate occurrences of European dandelion an invasive species that threatens endangered native dandelion species in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Use Dandelion forks. Eradication for several years.
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1N, R1E, T1N, R2E, T1S, R2E. Five sites in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Areas.
Mill Creek Invasive Plant Treatment Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Land acquisition 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010  		Expected:06/2011  09/2011 Jerry Sirski
909-382-2887
jsirski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project proposes the eradication, control, containment, and/or suppression of existing and new infestations of invasive plant species in the Mill Creek Watershed by the use of herbicides, manual, mechanical, biological, and fire wilting methods.
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - R1W, T1S, Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13; R1E, T1S, Sections 16, 17 & 18. Mill Creek Watershed approximately 6 miles east of Redlands, California.
Oak Glen /Banning Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
EA
 - Fuels management  Completed  Actual: 07/17/2010  07/2010 Roger Williams
909-382-2754
rogerwilliams@fs.fed.us 
Description: Establishment of two new fuelbreaks and maintenance of three existing fuelbreaks. Total of 514 acres. Fuelbreaks will be on both public and private land as identified in the Oak Glen Fireshed Analysis.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25202
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1S, R1W; T1S, R1E; T2S, R1E; T2S, R1W SBBM. Near the communities of Oak Glen, Banning, and Yucaipa.
San Gorgonio Decommissioning
EA
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2011  		Expected:03/2012  06/2012 Jerry Sirski
909-382-2887
jsirski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Decommissioning of the Southern California Edison FERC San Gorgonio License
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. Front Counrty District, Banning Canyon area.
San Gorgonio Power House 1 to Snow Peak Transmission Line Permit
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2011  		Expected:03/2012  09/2012 Jerry Sirski
909-382-2887
jsirski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Review issuance of a replacement special use authorization for existing Southern California Edison's San Gorgonio powerhouse 1 hydro project distribution line affiliated with decommissioning of the existing FERC de-licensed facilities.
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. Near snow peak.
Santa Ana Fuelbreak
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		06/2011 Henry Herrera
909-382-2721
hherrera@fs.fed.us 
Description: Maintenance on approximately 1,600 acres to a pre-existing fuelbreak that parallels FS Road 1N09 East of Highway 330; near communities of Highland and Mentone to the south, and Skyforest, Running Springs, and Arrowbear to the North.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25045
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1N, R1W, Sec. 8, 16-18; T1N, R3W, Sec. 10-14; T1N, R2W, Sec. 8, 13-18, 20, 22, 24. See project description.
Santa Ana River Powerhouse 1 to 3 Transmission Line Separation Easement
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2011  		Expected:09/2011  01/2012 George Kenline
909-382-2690
gkenline@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a replacement easement for existing Southern California Edison's Santa Ana river 1-3 hydro project transmission lines separated from the existing FERC relicensed facilities.
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. In Santa Ana River drainage near Yucaipa Ridge.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   San Jacinto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Anza Electric Permit Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2010  		Expected:12/2010  01/2011 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
hhoggan@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project is to renew the operating permit for Anza Electric, the public utility on the San Jacinto Ranger District
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. The San Jacinto Ranger District.
Caltrans SR 74 Improvements and Safety
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
hhoggan@fs.fed.us 
Description: Extension of culverts on National Forest lands. Implementation requires a temporary special use permit for use and occupancy of National Forest lands.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - T5S, R3E, Sec 31; T6S, R3E, Sec 15, 23, 25. SR 74 on San Jacinto District.
Cinco Poses Site Preservation Project
CE
 - Heritage resource management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2010  		Expected:03/2011  04/2011 Dustin Bryant
909-382-2944
dlbryant@fs.fed.us 
Description: To preserve rock art site in vicinity of recreational bouldering area.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. Black Mountain road below Boulder Basin campground on San Jacinto Ranger District.
Devers-Palo Verde No. 2 Transmission Line
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/15/2007  		Expected:12/2010
  		02/2011 Robert Hawkins
707-562-8699
rhawkins@fs.fed.us 
Description: Amend the existing easement to authorize a second 500kV transmission line on approx. 2 miles of Forest, as part of 41.6-mile Devers-Valley No. 2 transmission line between Edison's Devers and Valley substations.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. The proposed transmission line is adjacent to the existing Devers-Valley 500 kV transmission line and within the existing Devers-Valley Right-of-Way.
Fleming Ranch Road ROW Easement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  04/2011 George Kenline
909-382-2690
gkenline@fs.fed.us 
Description: Procurement of easement for land-locked parcel. Easement would be for year-roud access across NFS lands on existing roads.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. San Jacinto Ranger District, May Valley area.
Garner Grazing Allotment Project
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/18/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011  		Expected:05/2011
  		06/2011 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: New project based on original, larger allotment review. Assess grazing allotment, grazing program, determine compliance with Forest Plan and the 1995 Rescission Act Specifically for the Garner Allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33253
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Portions of T5S, R2E, Sections 35-36; T5S, R3E, Sections 26-29, 31-35; T6S, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 12; T6S, R3E, Sections 2-6, 8, 10-27, 34, 35. The approximately 16,586 acre Garner allotment is located about 3 miles southwest of the town of Idyllwild, California.
Gold Shot Abandoned Mine Site Clean Up
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 09/02/2010  10/2010 Raj Daniel
909-382-2898
rdaniel@fs.fed.us 
Description: Safety remidiation of two vertical shafts, clean up site and remove all damaged travel trailers.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32033
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Township 6 South Range 4 East, Section 33 1/4NE!/4NE1/4NW. USGS Topo: Butterfly Peak.
May Valley Hazardous Fuels Reduction
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2010
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 12/2010  		Expected:09/2011
  		10/2011 Harold Carey
909-382-2946
haroldcarey@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reduction of hazardous fuels using a combination of hand, mechanical, and prescribed fire treatments over approximately 2,800 acres in the San Jacinto Mountain Range.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=21353
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - T5S R3E sections 19, 20, 27-32, 34-35; T6S R3E sections 2-4, 10. Forested land southwest of Fleming Ranch, east of Hwy 243 and north of Highway 74/Johnson Meadow area.
May Valley Non-Motorized Trail System
EA
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A John Ladley
909-382-2934
jladley@fs.fed.us 
Description: Create a system of non-motorized trails in May Valley utilizing existing non-system roads and trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=15568
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - T5S, R2E, Sec.23, 24, 26; T5S, R3E, Sec.17-20,27-34; T6SR3E, Sec. 3-5. May Valley between Idyllwild and Hurkey Creek County Park.
McCall Fuels Reduction Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Harold Carey
909-382-2946
haroldcarey@fs.fed.us 
Description: To treat 30 acres near McCall Park, a county facility.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. Adjacent to McCall Park north of Highway 74 on the San Jacinto Ranger District.
Paradise Grazing Allotment Project
EA
 - Grazing management  Completed  Actual: 09/24/2010  12/2010 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: New project based on original larger grazing allotment review. Review grazing allotment, grazing program, determine compliance with Forest Plan and the 1995 Rescission Act specifically for the Paradise Allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33185
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Township 7 South, Range 4 East, Sections 8, 16 and 17. On the Butterfly Peak quadrangle. The Paradise Allotment is composed of the Paradise Unit (281 acres) and the Jim Burn Unit (208 acres) is along Highway 74 near the intersection of Hwy 371.
Pinyon View Road Grant
EA
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010  		Expected:02/2011  03/2011 George Kenline
909-382-2690
gkenline@fs.fed.us 
Description: Pinyon View Ltd. Partnership, owner of Section 7, proposes to repair and maintain an 60' extension to Pine View Drive (Spring Crest Tract), across National Forest System lands (Section 8) over a previously permitted road abandoned and closed in 2001.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, T. 7 S, R. 5 E, SBM. Spring Crest.
Pole Replacement - San Jacinto District
CE
 - Special area management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2010  		Expected:02/2011  04/2011 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
hhoggan@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replacement of existing Southern California Edison utility poles throught the District, as needed.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. Throughout District.
Ramona Road
EA
 - Land ownership management
- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/03/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2010  		Expected:12/2010
  		01/2011 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
hhoggan@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project will bring the existing Hog Lake Road up to standard with paving, drainage improvements and safety measures including signage and extended lines of sight.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28498
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Anza Quadrange: T7S R2E Sect. 1, T6S R2E Sect. 36 and T6S R3E Sect. 31. This road, Forest Service Road 6S18, goes from Bautista Road to the Ramona Indian Reservation south of Thomas Mountain.
Rouse Grazing Allotment Project
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/19/2010  		Expected:11/2010
  		12/2010 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: New project based on original, larger allotment review. Review grazing allotment, grazing program, determine compliance with Forest Plan and the 1995 Rescission Act specifically for the Rouse Allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33189
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Portions of T5S, R1E, Sections 13, 24, 25, 36; T5S, R2E, Sections 18-20, 28-34; T6S, R2E, Sections 2-18, 20-28, 34-36; T6S, R3E, Sections 7, 18-21, 27-30, 33-35; T7S, R3E, Section 3. The 21,320 acre Rouse Allotment is located about 8 miles southwest of the town of Idyllwild, California.
SJ Wild & Scenic Rivers Management Plan
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2012  06/2012 George Kenline
909-382-2690
gkenline@fs.fed.us 
Description: To develop a Wild & Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for Bautista Creek, the North Fork of the San Jacinto River, Palm Canyon Creek and Fuller Mill Creekk.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. Segments of Palm Canyon Creek, Bautista Creek, Fuller Mill Creek and the North Fork of the San Jacinot River.
San Jacinto Fuelbreak Maintenance
EA
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Harold Carey
909-382-2946
haroldcarey@fs.fed.us 
Description: Maintenance of fuelbreaks throughout district using a variety of tools.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. Established fuelbreaks throughout district.
San Jacinto Ranger District Roadside Hazard Tree Removal Project
EA
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Harold Carey
909-382-2946
haroldcarey@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fall and remove trees impacting Forest Service roads across the District
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. District-wide.
Santa Rosa Mountain Fuels Treatment Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011  		Expected:09/2011
  		10/2011 Harold Carey
909-382-2946
haroldcarey@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reduce fuels using a combinatin of hand, mechanical, and prescribed fire treatments over 6,000 acres in the Santa Rosa mountains within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto NM and in portions of the Santa Rosa Wilderness.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=20990
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - T7S, R4E, S 13, 24, 25; T7S, R5E, S 10 - 12, 13 -16, 18 - 32, 36; T7S, R6E, S 18 - 20, 29 and 30. Santa Rosa mountain, 2 miles south of the community of Pinyon on Highway 74.
USGS, Seismic Research
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 08/27/2010  04/2011 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
hhoggan@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a Special Use Permit to USGS to conduct seismic imaging of the San Andreas Fault Zone utilizing one temporary shot point in the Pinyon Pines area.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Section 11, Township 7 South, Range 5 East, Toro Peak Quadrangle. Pinyon Pines area.
Vista Grande Road Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
CE
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Harold Carey
909-382-2946
haroldcarey@fs.fed.us 
Description: This fuels reduction project will treat approximately 200 acres by hand and mechanical treatments.
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - San Bernardino Basin Meridian, Township 4 South, Range 2 East, Sections 5, 8 and 9. The project is along the first 1.5 miles of Forest Road 3S08, across from the Vista Grande Fire Station.
Wellman Grazing Allotment Project
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/18/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011  		Expected:03/2012
  		04/2012 Thomas Hall
909-382-2905
thall@fs.fed.us 
Description: New project based on original, larger allotment review. Assess grazing allotment, grazing program, determine compliance with Forest Plan and the 1995 Rescission Act specifically for the Wellman Allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33257
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. The Wellman grazing allotment is approximately 6 miles southeast of the town of Idyllwild, California.
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