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, Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Umpqua National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Umpqua National Forest, Cottage Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Umpqua National Forest, Tiller Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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 10/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
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 | 08/2012 |
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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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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Cougar Bluffs Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/20/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
06/2013 |
Scott Elefritz 541-957-3437 selefritz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exchange of 280 privately owned acres within the Cougar Bluffs Inventoried Roadless Area for an equal value of land within a 598 acre area administered by the U.S. Forest Service
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34644 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, North Umpqua Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Land to be aquired T26S, R1W, Sec. 11, 12; Land to be exchanged: T27S, R1W, Sec. 20; T27S, R2W, Sec. 10, 12, 22; T32S, R2W, Sec. 12; T20S, R3E, Sec. 35; Willamette Meridian. Cougar Bluffs Inventoried Roadless Area. | |||||
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Forest Plan Amendments for the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 06/15/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2013 |
03/2014 |
Pam Sichting 541-957-3342 psichting@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua, Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28132 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema NF. | |||||
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Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Umpqua National Forest Travel Management Plan EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
02/2013 |
Scott Elefritz 541-957-3437 selefritz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Umpqua National Forest is preparing a Travel Management Plan in accordance with the Final Travel Management Rule, designating routes and areas for motorized use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Umpqua National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Lane. LEGAL - Forest-wide. Umpqua National Forest. | |||||
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Umpqua National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Renewal of Special Use Permits for utility lines CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Robin Duarte 541-957-3295 rduarte@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal of six powerline permits and three telephone line permits for the maximum 20 year terms.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37859 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, North Umpqua Ranger District, Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. Multiple distribution lines Forest-wide; Diamond Lake, Tiller, and North Umpqua Districts. | |||||
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Umpqua National Forest, Cottage Grove 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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Lead Crystal Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/04/2012 | 09/2012 |
Melissa Swain 541-767-5015 mbswain@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use permit for use of Road 2473-618 across NFS land and entry gates. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cottage Grove Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T23S, R01E, Sec 12 &11. Road 2473-618. | |||||
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Parker Wyatt Timber Sale EA |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/08/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
08/2013 |
Patrick Williams (541) 767-5010 pswilliams@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is designed to improve species and structural diversity, fire resiliency, and improve conditions for five-needle pine health while providing wood products to the local community.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37626 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cottage Grove Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T22S R1E Sections 5-8, 13, 14, 23 and R2E Sections 16, 17, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Stands are located throughout the north end of the Brice Creek subwatershed. | |||||
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Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake 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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Loafer Timber Sale Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2013 |
Stephen Burns 541-957-3351 sburns@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project proposes commercial thinning in over-stocked stands and pine-dominated stands, and prescribed fire to promote shrubland wildlife habitat on approximately 1,450 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36365 |
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| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Willamette Meridian portions of: T25S-R5E; T26S-R4E; T26S-R5E. Upper North Umpqua (HUC 5) watershed. | |||||
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Lonely Oak EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
06/2013 |
Jeff Bohler 541-498-2531 jbohler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Wildlife habitat improvement project to restore shrublands, dry forests, and wetland habitats. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. South slopes of Pig Iron Mountain. | |||||
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Oak Flats Restoration Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 05/03/2012 | 09/2012 |
Jeff Bohler 541-498-2531 jbohler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore and maintain the unique oak/pine savannah vegetation communities and associated wildlife habitats historically promoted and maintained by a low-intensity, high-frequency fire regime through mechanical harvest and/or prescribed fire methods.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31206 |
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| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T26S, R3E, S19 and 30; T26S, R2E, S24,25;Willamette Meridian, Douglas County, Oregon. Oak Flats on the Diamond Lake Ranger District. | |||||
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Wetland Planning FY12 CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 06/2013 |
Jeff Bohler 541-498-2531 jbohler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Creation of several small wetlands | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. Diamond Lake Ranger District - multiple locations. | |||||
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Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua 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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Calf Creek Instream Restoration EA |
- Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 07/2013 |
Ron McMullin 541-496-3532 rgmcmullin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore aquatic habitat in Calf Creek using techniques ranging from helicopter log placement, tree lining, and boulder placement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T26S, R02E, Sec. 19. Calf Creek, tributary to the North Umpqua River near RM 61. | |||||
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Lower Steamboat Environmental Assessment EA |
- Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2012 |
Expected:04/2013 | 09/2013 |
Michael Brown 541-496-3532 michaelebrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercial thinning approximately 20.8 mbf across 1,840 acres in the Ragged Ridge area adjacent to Lower Steamboat Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37713 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T26S , R01E and R02E. Ragged Ridge, east of the North Umpqua River / Steamboat Creek confluence and north of the North Umpqua River. | |||||
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ODOT GPS Special Use Permit CE CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Robin Duarte 541-957-3295 rduarte@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Place ODOT GPS station on USFS lands under a special use permit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T26S, R01E, Sec.22. End of Forest Road 4720-005-025. | |||||
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Panther Creek Trail Bridge Replacement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/03/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
06/2013 |
Miguel Amat y Leon 541-498-2531 x384 mamatyleon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace trail bridge damaged from a high water event. Repairs will include the removal of the old bridge and replacement with a cambered 90 foot metal bridge. New design addresses potential future flooding events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/umpqua/landmanagement/projects |
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| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T.26S., R.1E., SW ¼ of S14, W.M. The Panther Creek Trail Bridge is located near the western terminus of the Calf Segment of the North Umpqua Trail #1414. It is located approximately 500 feet to the southeast of Road 4714 in T.26S.,. | |||||
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Steamboat Creek Fish Ladder CE CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 07/2012 |
Ron McMullin 541-496-3532 rgmcmullin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Make repairs to the Steamboat Creek fish ladder to improve fish passage and reduce ladder plugging potential. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T25S, R01E, Sec. 25. Steamboat Creek, RM 5.5. | |||||
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Umpqua National Forest, Tiller 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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Beaver Timber Sale Project EA |
- Forest products | Completed |
Actual: 04/03/2012 04/03/2012 |
09/2012 |
Donni Vogel 541-957-3466 dvogel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of the project is to reduce tree densities in densely-stocked second growth stands and fire-regenerated managed stands less than 80 years old on approximately 1,875 acres to improve the health, and vigor of the leave trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36358 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Willamette meridian: portions of T30S-R1W; T30S-R1E; T30S-R2W; T31S-R1W; T31S-R1E; T31S-R2W. Beaver Creek Sub-Watershed of the Jackson Creek (HUC 5) Watershed. | |||||
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Donegan Prairie Restoration Project CE |
- Special area management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 06/08/2012 | 07/2012 |
David Baker 541-825-3149 dcbaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore meadows by removing encroaching conifers and treat fuels in meadows and adjacent forests.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38598 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T30S R2E Secs 31 and 32. Donegan Prairie, Squaw Creek 6th Field, Jackson Creek 5th Field Watersheds. | |||||
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Johnnie Forest Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/17/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
12/2012 |
Pat Murphy 541-825-3140 patmurphy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve the fire resiliency of the forest and decrease the threat of wildfire to life and property near the community of Tiller, Oregon by thinning out and removing some of the existing dense vegetation that serves as fuel during a wildfire event.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36362 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Willamette Meridian: T29S, R1W, Sec. 7, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33; T30S, R1W, Sec. 5, 6, 7, and 8; T30S, R2W, Sec. 12. Tiller Wildland-Urban Interface Area; Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, within the Middle South Umpqua Watershed. | |||||
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Tiller Aquatic Restoration EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/20/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Calib Baldwin 541-825-3133 ctbaldwin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore salmon and steelhead habitat by placing wood and large rocks in streams.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31250 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T28S, 29S, 30S, 31S, R1W, R1E, 2E, 3E, W.M. Tiller District wide. | |||||
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Tiller Bridge Relocation and Replacement Project CE |
- Watershed management - Road management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Calib Baldwin 541-825-3133 ctbaldwin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace and relocate an aging wooden bridge on FS Road 2823 (Emerson Bridge), crossing the South Umpqua, to address fisheries concern; and replace a failing bridge on FS Road 2900 at Deep Cut Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T28 S, R2 E, Sec 31 and 32 (Emerson Bridge); T30 S R1 E Sec 17 (Deep Cut Creek Bridge). Emerson Bridge on FS Road 2823 and Deep Cut Creek Bridge on FS Road 2900. | |||||
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