Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 12/2011 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 12/13/2011 | 01/2012 |
Glen Stein 801-200-2703 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Invasive Plant Treatments EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/26/2009 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 Actual: 12/05/2007 |
08/2012 |
Debra Mafera 541-477-6914 dmafera@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Supplemental EIS for site-specific treatment of invasive plants at approx. 1,892 sites on the Ochoco and Deschutes NF and Crooked River National Grassland. Methods include herbicides, manual, mechanical and cultural.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=606 |
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| Location: UNIT - Deschutes National Forest All Units, Ochoco National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath. Deschutes & Ochoco NF. | |||||
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Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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BPA-Pilot Butte-La Pine Line Pole Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/26/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: BPA proposes to replace 12 deteriorating wood pole structures along its Pilot Butte - La Pine 230 kV transmission line. The 12 replacements are located along a 25-mile section of the line within the BPA right of way and will be replaced in-kind.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38203 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Deschutes County, Oregon. T18S, R12E, Sec. 27 & 34; T20S, R11E, Sec. 12-14, 23, 24; T21S, R11E, Sec. 4 & 20; T22S, R11E, Sec. 18. | |||||
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Bend Surface Waterline Improvement (Bridge Creek Water Supply System) EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/29/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest proposes to issue a Special Use Permit to the City of Bend. The purpose of the project is to authorize the City of Bend to upgrade the existing Bridge Creek intake facility and replace the City's aging Bridge Creek water supply pipelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36008 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. West of Bend, Oregon between the City's water intake and Outback Reservoir Site. Pipeline route is primarily along FSR 4601 and 4603. | |||||
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Bonneville Power Administration, Expansion of the LaPine Substation CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 01/03/2012 | 04/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Electrical breakers, disconnect switches, and bus support structure to be added to substation to comply with standards. Expanded enclosure 1.65 acres, septic and oil/water separator tank be relocated. Approx 450 trees would be removed around site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37431 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T22S, R11E, section 18. East of LaPine, OR near Forest Service road 18. | |||||
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Cultus Resort Kitchen Expansion CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Ronda Bishop 541-433-3230 rmbishop@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project involves the expansion of the existing restaurant kitchen about 10 to 12 feet toward the parking lot. This proposal will upgrade thekitchen area of the restaurant but does not add to customer seating or change customer occupancy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36820 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Cultus Lake Resort is loacted about 30 miles southwest of Bend, Oregon on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (Highway 46). | |||||
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Dutchman Cinder Pit Expansion EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/26/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: ODOT is proposing to expand Dutchman Pit for exploration drilling. This pit would be expanded on the east and west side by approximately 4.33 acres. Drill test holes to explore expansion areas, holes would be in existing pit area/access rd.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37936 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T19S, R9E, section 24. Dutchman Cinder Pit. | |||||
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Junction Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/09/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Christy McDevitt 541-383-4725 cmcdevitt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercial thinning, small tree thinning, salvage and overstory removal treatments on about 5,000 acres to help improve forest health and resiliency, contribute forest products, and to reduce fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32816 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T19S, R9E, Sections 25 and 36; T19S, R10E, Sections 28-33; T20S, R9E, Sec 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36; T20S, R10E Sec 4-11, 14-23, 27-33. North boundary is 4140 and 520 Roads; South boundary is just south of 42 Road; East boundary follows 45-500 and 42; Boundary on west follows 4232 and 45-400. | |||||
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Kapka Butte Sno-Park EIS |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/15/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
01/2013 |
Amy Tinderholt 541-383-4708 atinderholt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to build a new sno-park near Kapka Butte for more high elevation parking for winter recreationists. Approx. 70 slots for trailers; 40 for non-trailer vehicles. Links to existing trails and new trail construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=11086 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S R9E Section 26. South of the Cascade Lakes Highway at junction with Road 45. | |||||
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Last Chance Mine Plan of Operations EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Barton Wills 541-383-5618 bwills@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed Plan of Operations for a small-scale hard rock mining operation. The plan of ops would cover 5 years, ensuring the operations would be conducted to minimize adverse environmental impacts to surfce resources as well as reclamation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T 23 S, R 15 E, Section 9. The mine is located 29 miles southeast of LaPine on the Deschutes National Forest in Lake County. | |||||
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Lava Rock OHV System EIS |
- Recreation management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Peter Sussmann 541-383-5594 prsussmann@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to create an OHV trail system, approx 109 miles of Class 3, and 45 miles of Class 2; close user created trails in excess of those designated; close level 2 roads in excess of administrative and public access needs. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Southeast of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Midstate Whittier Power Line CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/03/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Projects puropse is to supply power to Southern Deschutes County and to provide a more reliable power source for Midstate Electric Cooperative customers. 40 foot tall power poles would be installed every 300 feet along designated route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37480 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T20S, R10E, Sections 26, 35 and T21S, R10E, Sections 2, 11. Begin at the intersection of La Pine State Rec. Road and Whittier Road and run north approximately 2.43 miles to Foster Road. | |||||
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Mt. Bachelor Ski Area Developments EIS |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/31/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
04/2013 |
Amy Tinderholt 541-383-4708 atinderholt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal includes on-mountain improvements: new chairlift and associated trails, shortening and/or replacement of existing lifts, expanding snowmaking coverage, construction of a lift-served, downhill mountain bike park, and additions to Nordic trail
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35863 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Mt. Bachelor ski resort is 22 miles southwest of Bend, Oregon on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (Hwy 46). | |||||
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Newberry Geothermal Consent to Lease Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The decision will either allow or deny BLM permission to lease National Forest System lands for geothermal exploration and potential development. Forest is analyzing 11 new parcels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30232 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Lake. LEGAL - T21S R12E-Sec. 9,20,31; T22S R12E Sec. 14,15; T22S R13E Sec. 2,9,10,17-19,30,31. The parcels surround the Newberry National Volcano Monument east of LaPine, Oregon and south/southeast of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Ogden Landscape Vegetation Management Project EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/22/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Beth Peer 541-383-4769 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal includes commercial and precommercial thinning, shrub mowing, and prescribed burning across approx. 14,600 acres of the 26,500-acre project area to reduce tree densities, encourage LOS development, break up fuel continuity; 2 plan amendments
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31006 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T21S, R11,12E; T22S, R11,12E. East of Highway 97, South of Forest Road 9735, North of Forest Road 22 ; adjacent to the west of Newberry National Monument. | |||||
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Ormat Temperature Gradient Well Drilling 2011 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/08/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
05/2012 |
Mollie Chaudet 541-383-5517 mchaudet@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A special use authorization is proposed to be issued to Ormat Technologies, Inc. to drill up to seven temperature gradient wells for the purpsoe of geothermal resource exploration. Less than 1 mile of temporary road is needed for access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36727 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Approximately 23 miles osuth of Bend, Oregon adjacent to the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. | |||||
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Phil's Trailhead Project EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/16/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
05/2012 |
Scott McBride 541-383-4712 semcbride@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Expand and improve the existing parking area by paving and creating up to 96 parking spaces. Replace existing toilet with a double CXT restroom, install an information kiosk and reconstruct access road 4604. Provide gathering areas with picnic tables
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34607 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R11E, SE Section 3. Just west of Bend, Oregon off of Forest Road 4601 at Phil's Trailhead. | |||||
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Quartz Mountain Allotment Waterline Extension CE |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Don Sargent 541-383-4739. dsargent01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This projects proposes to install 7.2 miles of below ground 1 ¼ inch to 1 inch PVC waterline to fill existing watersets on the Quartz Mountain Allotment. The line would be buried 18 inches where possible using a backhoe/tractor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37934 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T23S R14E section 24, 25 and T23S R15E section 12, 13, 15 16, 17 19, 20, 21 22, 24. Quartz Mountain Allotment. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment - Headwaters of the Cultus River EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Headwaters of the Cultus River | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Headwaters of the Cultus River: about 250 acres in T.20S., R.8E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment - Katsuk Butte EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Katsuk Butte | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Katsuk Butte: about 950 acres in T.18S., R.8E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment - Many Lakes EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Many Lakes. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Many Lakes: about 700 acres in T.20S., R.7E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment - Wechee Butte EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Wechee Butte | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Wechee Butte: about 360 acres in T.20S., R13E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Rocket Vegetation Management Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
05/2013 |
Beth Peer 541-383-4769 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will involve commercial thinning from below, plantation thinning, shrub mowing, and prescribed fire over about 7,000 acres. The project area is primarily black-bark ponderosa pine; & includes a portion of Newberry Nat. Volcanic Monument
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38282 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Rocket project area lies about 4 miles south of Bend, Oregon city limits, bounded on south by FR 9720. | |||||
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Ryan Ranch Wetland Restoration Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/08/2010 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Peter Sussmann 541-383-5594 prsussmann@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Lower and de-compact appox. 0.3 miles of levee to natural elevation, and excavate 3 inlet/outlet channels to create natural bank conditions and restore hydrology to a section of the Deschutes River. Re-route river trail; provide accessible boardwalk
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T 19 S., R 11 E, Sections 4 & 5. Southwest of Bend, Oregon along the Deschutes River. | |||||
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Sugar Pine Butte Tower Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/26/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Western Radio Services is planning to replace the existing communication tower on Sugar Pine Butte with a similar tower in the same location. The existing concrete footing would be replaced with new concrete.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38183 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T20S, R11E, section 34. Sugar Pine Butte, souteast of Sunriver and approximately 3 1/2 miles east of Highway 97. | |||||
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Sunriver Canoe Takeout Restoration CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/09/2009 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To allow Sunriver Resort to install concrete ramp for their canoe takeout on the Deschutes River. Includes two permanent points in the river bed for removable supports; restoration and replanting of the bank at the old takeout. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. On the Deschutes River near the Sunriver Resort south of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Underground Fiber Optic Cable Placement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Heritage resource management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/26/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Bend BroadBand proposes to install 4,300 feet of a buried fiber optic line adjacent to Meadow Camp off Hwy 46. This line would be within the right-of-way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38032 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S., R.11E., Sections 14, 15, and 22. from Road 4600-115 to Hwy 46, then west along highway for about 2800 feet; then 4600-120 for 300 feet. | |||||
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Welcome Station Powerline Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 06/2013 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Power and data access are to be provided to the Welcome Station site located on the north side of the Cascade Lakes Highway opposite junction with Forest Road 41. The line will be a combination of buried and overhead and cross the highway once.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38202 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R11E, Sections 21 and 22. north side of Cascade Lakes Highwy (Forest Road 46) opposite the junction with Forest Road 41. | |||||
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West Bend Vegetation Management Project EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/24/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Beth Peer 541-383-4769 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Moving the area toward a more resilient landscape, providing a diversity of habitats, & reducing hazardous fuels. Approximately 13,190 acres of commercial thinning, for a total of 22,000 acres proposed for thinning, mowing, and/or underburning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34238 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. The West Bend planning area (25,700 acres) is bounded on the east by the urban interface of Bend, Oregon and on the west by the Bend Watershed Roadless Area. | |||||
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Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Crescent Creek Wild and Scenic River plan EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Timothy Foley 541-433-3216 tfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Resource assessment has been completed. Preparation of management plan and environmental assessment for protection of outstandingly remarkable values on Crescent Creek. Will involve a Forest Plan Amendment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25205 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R07E, Sections 14, 15, and 21. Crescent Creek from Crescent Lake to Black Rock. | |||||
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Crescent Lake Resort Septic System Replacement CE CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Ronda Bishop 541-433-3200 rmbishop@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Resort is working with DEQ to replace a failing septic system on pre-existing footprint. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R6E, S11. Crescent Lake Resort. | |||||
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Crescent Ranger District Administrative Site Project EA EA |
- Facility management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/14/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Lillian Cross 541-433-3239 lilliancross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To evaluate the potential replacement of the current office facilities/buildings on the Crescent Ranger District Administrative Site with a modern, energy efficient building.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36874 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T 24S, R9E, Section 30. 136471 Hwy 97 N, Crescent, Oregon. | |||||
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Odell Butte AT&T Communications Facility Construction EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/21/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
06/2012 |
Timothy Foley 541-433-3216 tfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To evaluate issuance of a communication lease to authorize AT &T Mobility to develop communications infrastructure at the Odell Butte Communications Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37029 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R07E, Section 27. Odell Butte Communications Site. | |||||
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Odell Creek Habitat Restoration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/28/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Ronda Bishop 541-433-3200 tfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project aims to improve fish passage at the outlet of Odell Lake in order to restore populations of Bull Trout in the drainage,by placing a configuration of down logs in the stream channel just below the crest of the Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38725 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T.23S., R.6E., Section 26, Willamette Meridian. Odell Creek, just below the crest of Odell Lake on the Crescent Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest. | |||||
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Rim Paunina Project EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 05/22/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Timothy Foley 541-433-3216 tfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A 40,000 acre watershed on the southern end of Crescent Ranger District whose goal is to utilize forestry techniques that disturb the forest at appropriate levels to create and maintain a diversity of habitats closer to what historically occurred.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28901 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. In Walker Mountain area on the southern end of Crescent Ranger District. | |||||
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Shelter Cove Resort Improvement Project EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ronda Bishop 541-433-3200 rmbishop@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Shelter Cove Resort requested an amendment to their FS Special Uses permit to authorize construction and year round operation of additional facilities within their permit area. Specificially a restaurant/lounge and completion of additional lodging. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 23S, Range 6E, Section 17, Willamette Meridian. Crescent Ranger District, southwest side of Odell Lake off Forest Service Road 5810530. | |||||
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Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Eyerley Road Decommissioning Project EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
Julie York 541-549-7709, 410-1307 (cell) jsyork@fs.fed.us |
| Description: About 38 miles of road would be decommissioned to protect resource values and reduce road maintenance costs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36206 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T11S, T12S R10E. The project area is located about 20 miles north of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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Meadow Lakes Restoration and Travel Access Project EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would restore recreation-related impacts to riparian vegetation, fish and wildlife habitat, water qaulity, and the Santiam Wagon Road in the Meadow Lakes Basin area. The project would also provide for managed OHV use in the area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S R08E sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T14S R08E sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. The 8,000 acre proejct area is located west of Sisters, Oregon along the east side of the Cascade Crest. | |||||
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Metolius River Trails Improvement Project CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2008 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Michael Keown (541) 549-7735 mkeown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project will restore about 61 trail sites and replace bridges along the Metolius River. Sites adjacent to the river are bleeding sediment and affecting fish habitat. The log bridges are old and need to be replaced to protect public safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T12S, R09E. Sites are located along the Wild and Scenic Metolius River, about 15 miles NW of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington Wilderness Trails Decommissioning Project CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Jonathan Erickson 541-383-4000 jonathanerickson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would decommission about 19 miles of wilderness trails. Trails recieve little use and are very low on the trail maintenance priority list. Trail loop opportunities and wilderness access would still be maintained in the wilderenss areas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T12S, R08E, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29; T11S, R09E, sections 25, 29, 30. Trails are located on the Sisters RD in the Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington Wilderness areas. | |||||
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Popper Vegetation Management Project EIS |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 01/04/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
04/2013 |
Michael Keown 541-549-7735 mkeown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would provide for forest health, reintroduce fire in fire dependent ecosystems, contribute wood products to the local and regional economy, and provide for public health and safety. A large portion of the area is Wildland Urban Interface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31134 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T16S R09E; T17S R09E. The proejct area is located south of Sisters, Oregon and includes the highly popular Three Creeks Lake recreation area. | |||||
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Sisters Community Trails EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/20/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Michael Keown 209-962-7825 mkeown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would build about 21 miles of paved non-motorized path, single track trail, equestrian trails and a trailhead facility in the vicinity of Sisters, Oregon
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38724 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S R10E, sec. 6, 16, 31, 32; T15S R09E sec. 1, 2, 12, 34, 35; T14S R10E 5, 30, 31; T14S R09E sec. 10, 11, 13, 14, 22, 24, 25, 29, 32, 33. The project is located in the vicinity of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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Whychus Floodplain Restoration Project EA |
- Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2013 | 03/2014 |
Mike Riehle 541-549-7702 mriehle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would address the loss of floodplain and flood channel connection to the creek that resulted from berm construction following the 1964 flood. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S R09E sections 9, 16, and 17. The proejct is located along Forest Road 16/Mainline Road south of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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