Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
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 - R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Oconee 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: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/
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: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011	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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R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Managing Recreation Uses in the Upper Segment of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor EA	- Land management planning - Recreation management	In Progress: Notice of Initiation 12/09/2010	Expected:02/2012	02/2012	Mary Morrison 803-561-4058 mwmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Consider whether to amend forest plans for three national forests (GA, NC & SC) re: recreation on the upper segment of the Chattooga River. Previous comments will be considered. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34061
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Rabun, Oconee, Jackson, Macon. The project area is located north of SC Highway 28 on the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Windstream Fiber Optic Installation - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:12/2011	03/2012	Judy Lovell 770-297-2936 jlovell@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would involve installation of fiber optic cable and other electronic equipment along existing road and utility corridors along Forest Service, state, county and local public roads through approx. 30 total miles of NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37283
Location: UNIT - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Dawson, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union, White. Chattooga, Dawson, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union & White Counties, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Sale of Buildings and Site Acerage for the Brasstown and Holly Creek Work Centers CE	- Land ownership management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: The operation of these two specific work center sites is becoming physically and financially inefficient. The Forest Service no longer uses the Holly Creek Work Center. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19294
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Union. Gilmer/Union Counties, GA.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
02-138 - Chip Pearson Road Easement CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/15/2005	Expected:08/2005 Actual: 07/15/2005	12/2005	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Road easement.
Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson. Dawson County, GA.
02-141 - Tipton Land Exchange CE	- Land ownership management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/15/2005	Expected:08/2005 Actual: 06/15/2005	04/2006	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Land exchange.
Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, GA.
02-148 Bob Matthews Road Easement and Use of FS #35 CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2005	Expected:10/2011	12/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Bob Matthews road easement and use of FS #35.
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, GA.
04-102 - Special Use Road Easement (Thomas Dyer) CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/20/2006	Expected:04/2011	06/2011	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit - road easement.
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, GA.
04-109 Special Use Road Easement (Joseph MacPherson) CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/05/2007	Expected:10/2011	12/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use road easement - Joseph MacPherson. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19312
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, GA.
04-136 - East Nottely Watershed Project EA	- Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 10/31/2011	02/2012	Alice Brown 803-276-4810 alicebrown@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to improve forest health in over-crowded and fire-excluded stands to lower the risk of insect and disease infestation (particularly southern pine beetle) and reduce susceptibility to damaging wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22647
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.
04-144 - Carol Werkheiser Road ROW CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/03/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2008	Expected:07/2008	11/2008	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Carol Werkheiser Road ROW
Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia.
04-163 - Forest Health Stewardship EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/19/2011	Expected:09/2012	09/2013	James Wentworth 706-745-6928 jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Contribute to maintenance or restoration of native tree species whose role in forest ecosystems: (a) has been reduced by past land use; or (b) is threatened by insects and disease, fire exclusion, forest succession or other factors. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30529
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Union. District Wide.
04-172 - Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011	Expected:01/2012	02/2012	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-178 - Fruitkoff Growing Season Prescribed Burn on Blue Ridge Ranger District CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/20/2011	Expected:12/2011	05/2012	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: The use of prescribed fire to meet resource objectives is highly effective, cost efficient, and has multiple benefits such as Forest Health, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Hazardous Fuel Reduction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33943
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-180 - Staten Boat Dock - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/21/2010	Expected:12/2011	02/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Request for an authorization to use NFS lands for mooring of and access to a single slip boat dock and attached sun deck extension with electrical service located within the Skytop subdivision in Fannin County, Georgia on Lake Blue Ridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34210
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-182 - Dockery Creek Road FLPMA Road Use - SUP CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/29/2010	Expected:12/2011	02/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Dockery Creek Homeowners Association (HA) has requested authorization to use a section of non-system road that crosses approximately 1,100 feet of NFS land beyond the county maintained portion of Dockery Creek Road in Union County, GA. historically Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34242
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.
04-183 - Disposal of the Toccoa Work Center Complex in Blue Ridge, Georgia CE	- Land ownership management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Alton Foster 770-297-3062 altonfoster@fs.fed.us
Description: This conveyance authority was created to improve Forest Service operations and provide benefits to the public. The work center site became excess several years ago due to district consolidations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35036
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-193 - Fannin County Quarry Association Group Use - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2011	12/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use group permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35899
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-196 - Towns County Fire Station Parking Expansion - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/25/2011	Expected:11/2011	12/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35902
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns. Towns County, Georgia.
04-197 - Surf Blue Ridge LLC Outfitter/Guide Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2011	Expected:11/2011	12/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35903
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-199 - Towns County Fire Station Building Expansion - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/25/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Towns County fire station building expanion - SUP Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36688
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns. Towns County, Georgia.
04-200 - Verizon Cellular Antenna at Camp Merrill - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Verizon Cellular Antenna at Camp Merrill Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36671
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia.
04-201 - Windstream RUS Broadband Expansion - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Windstream RUS broadband expansion - SUP
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns and Union Counties, Georgia.
04-202 - Crown Castle Disbursed Antenna Cellular System - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Crown Castle Disbursed Antenna Cellular System - SUP
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.
04-203 - Blue Ridge Work Center Hazardous Tree Removal CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	James Wentworth 706-745-6928 jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous tree removal at the Blue Ridge Work Center
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.
04-204 - TSI Oak Release Project CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	James Wentworth 706-745-6928 jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: TSI Oak Release project
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Union. Fannin and Union Counties, Georgia.
04-206 - Blue Ridge SUP Splash Recreation Event CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 09/09/2011	10/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Chris Tilghman is requesting a special use authorization to conduct a stand-up paddling race at Morganton Point Day Use Area on September 10, 2011. The event participants would begin and end the race at the Morganton Point beach. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36675
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
04-207 - Duncan Ridge Trail 50/25 K Foot Race Event - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/15/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Robert Lewellen is requesting a special use authorization to conduct a trail race/run on portions of the Coosa Backcountry & Duncan Ridge Trails. The event participants would begin at Vogel State Park, run to White Oak Stomp (25k) or Fish Gap (50k). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36676
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.
04-208 - Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Cycling Ride Event - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 09/22/2011	10/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: The Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) is requesting a special use permit to provide rest stops for the participants of the 6 Gap Century/3 Gap Fifty bicycle ride. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36677
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns and Union Counties, Georgia.
04-209 - 55 Nine Mtn. Bike Event - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2011	12/2011	Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Multiple special use applications for: 55 Nine Bike Race, Robert Lewellen, The Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), and Chris Tilghman to conduct various recreation events on the Blue Ridge Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36708
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
05-165 - Upper Warwoman Vegetation Management EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:09/2012	11/2012	Mike Brod 706-754-6221 mbrod@fs.fed.us
Description: Upper Warwoman vegetation management.
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, GA.
06-132 - Pre-commercial Thinning CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	03/2012	John Westbrook 706-754-6221 jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Pre-commercial thinning
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia.
06-133 - Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site Preparation and Planting) CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:01/2012	03/2012	John Westbrook 706-754-6221 jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site preparation and planting)
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Stephens. Habersham and Stephens Counties, Georgia.
06-135 - Watergauge Oak Woodland Restoration EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: The primary purpose of this proposal is to improve habitat conditions for the above mentioned plants and animals by creating and maintaining a mosaic of pine / oak “woodland” conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31143
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun. Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia.
06-142 - Hare Small Tracts CE	- Land ownership management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Hare small tracts
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. Stephens County, Georgia.
06-143 - Smith Access Request - SUP CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit - Smith Access Request
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
06-144 - Ivester Access Request - SUP CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit - Ivester Access Request
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.
06-145 - Chapman Access Request - SUP CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit - Chapman Access Request
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.
06-147 - LaCount Access Request - SUP CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: LaCount Access Request - Special Use Permit
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.
06-149 - Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - SUP CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - Special Use Permit
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
06-150 - Thomas Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit for Thomas Outfitter/Guide
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - White. White County, Georgia.
06-151 - Bartram/Pinnacle Trail Reroutes CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	02/2012	Janice Miller (706) 754-6221 Ext. 105 janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Rerouting of the Bartram/Pinnacle Trail
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
06-152 - Talisman Programs Outfitter/Guide Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
06-153 Recreation Events - North GA Distance Runners and Trans North GA Mtn. Bike Adventure - SUP CE	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/01/2011	Expected:10/2011	12/2011	Blaine Boydstun 706-754-6221 bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: The event would use NFS lands administered by the Chattooga River Ranger District, with the event to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 for a two to three hour period beginning at 9:00 a.m. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36666
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Rabun, Towns, Union, White, Whitfield. Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Rabun, Towns, Union, White and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.
06-155 - Logan Turnpike Trail Storm Damage CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	John Westbrook 706-754-6221 jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Logan Turnpike Trail Storm Damage
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - White. White County, Georgia.
Windstream Communications SUP - Currahee Mtn., Glassy Mtn. and Guard Camp Road CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:11/2011	12/2011	Judy Lovell 770-297-2936 jlovell@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed projects would involve installation of fiber optic cable and other electronic equipment along existing road and utility corridors through NFS lands, as follows: Currahee Mtn., Glassy Mtn., and Guard Camp Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37368
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun, Stephens. Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
01-105 - Pinhoti Trail Relocation (near Dennis Mill) CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/27/2011	Expected:11/2011	12/2011	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would allow users (hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians) the opportunity to avoid motor vehicle traffic along Peeples Lake Road, thus improving user safety and providing a more scenic trail route. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33037
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. Murray County, Georgia.
01-107 - Mountain Longleaf Pine Stand Maintenance CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/20/2010	Expected:11/2011	12/2011	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose and need for the manual release treatment is to remove competing vegetation from around the planted mountain longleaf pine seedling until prescribed fire can be introduced into the young stands as the primary agent of competition control. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33310
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Walker. Chattooga and Walker Counties, Georgia.
01-111 - Walker County Water Tank Construction - Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jerome Bennett 706-695-6736 ext 101 jeromebennett@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit for water tank construction in Walker County, GA
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. Walker County, Georgia.
01-112 - Prescribed Fire Projects CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Jeffrey Schardt 706-695-6736 jrschardt@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe fire projects
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Murray. Fannin, Gilmer and Murray Counties, Georgia.
01-113 - Mack White Gap Pine Thinning Project CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/12/2011	Expected:11/2011	12/2011	Danny Skojac 479-964-7574 dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Stands found along Taylor’s Ridge were once cleared to harvest timber products and then planted back to loblolly pine. Today, these stands are very dense and over crowed which leads to competition among the trees for water and nutrients. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36669
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga. Chattooga County, Georgia.
01-114 - Sumac Creek Watershed Project EA	- Watershed management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/07/2011	Expected:11/2011	03/2012	Danny Skojac 479-964-7574 dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: The conditions in the Sumac Creek Project Area indicate a need to: restore and maintain shortleaf pine and xeric oak woodland communities; maintain oak communities; improve forest health; and increase structural diversity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36670
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. Murray County, Georgia.
01-115 - Benton MacKaye Trail Relocation (Flat Top Mountain) CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:03/2012	05/2012	Larry Thomas 706-695-6737 lrthomas@fs.fed.us
Description: Benton MacKaye Trail Relocation (Flat Top Mtn.)
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
01-116 - Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) - Oak Crown Release Project CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:03/2012	05/2012	Danny Skojac 479-964-7574 dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber stand improvement - Oak Crown Release Project
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker, Whitfield. Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.
01-85 - Improved Recreational Access to Mountaintown Creek EA	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2008	Expected:10/2011	12/2011	Larry Thomas 706-695-6737 lrthomas@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose and need for this project is to re-establish public access to Mountaintown Creek that bypasses private land in order to provide opportunities for dispersed recreation uses within the Mountaintown Creek drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22402
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
08-100 - Lake Sinclair Improvements CE	- Recreation management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Lake Sinclair improvements
Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Putnam. Oconee National Forest.
08-101 - Wildlife Structures (RCW and other species) and Wildlife Opening Maintenance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Daryl Hodges 850-643-2282 x 1526 dhodges@fs.fed.us
Description: Wildlife structures (RCW and other species) and Wildlife Opening Mtce.
Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Jones. Jones County, Georgia.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

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: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/

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:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011

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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R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Managing Recreation Uses in the Upper Segment of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor
EA

- Land management planning
- Recreation management

In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/09/2010

Expected:02/2012

02/2012

Mary Morrison
803-561-4058
mwmorrison@fs.fed.us

Description: Consider whether to amend forest plans for three national forests (GA, NC & SC) re: recreation on the upper segment of the Chattooga River. Previous comments will be considered.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34061

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Rabun, Oconee, Jackson, Macon. The project area is located north of SC Highway 28 on the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Windstream Fiber Optic Installation - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

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

Expected:12/2011

03/2012

Judy Lovell
770-297-2936
jlovell@fs.fed.us

Description: The project would involve installation of fiber optic cable and other electronic equipment along existing road and utility corridors along Forest Service, state, county and local public roads through approx. 30 total miles of NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37283

Location: UNIT - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Dawson, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union, White. Chattooga, Dawson, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union & White Counties, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Sale of Buildings and Site Acerage for the Brasstown and Holly Creek Work Centers
CE

- Land ownership management

On Hold

N/A

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: The operation of these two specific work center sites is becoming physically and financially inefficient. The Forest Service no longer uses the Holly Creek Work Center.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19294

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Union. Gilmer/Union Counties, GA.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

02-138 - Chip Pearson Road Easement
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/15/2005

Expected:08/2005
Actual: 07/15/2005

12/2005

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: Road easement.

Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson. Dawson County, GA.

02-141 - Tipton Land Exchange
CE

- Land ownership management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2005

Expected:08/2005
Actual: 06/15/2005

04/2006

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: Land exchange.

Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, GA.

02-148 Bob Matthews Road Easement and Use of FS #35
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2005

Expected:10/2011

12/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Bob Matthews road easement and use of FS #35.

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, GA.

04-102 - Special Use Road Easement (Thomas Dyer)
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/20/2006

Expected:04/2011

06/2011

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use permit - road easement.

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, GA.

04-109 Special Use Road Easement (Joseph MacPherson)
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/05/2007

Expected:10/2011

12/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use road easement - Joseph MacPherson.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19312

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, GA.

04-136 - East Nottely Watershed Project
EA

- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 10/31/2011

02/2012

Alice Brown
803-276-4810
alicebrown@fs.fed.us

Description: The purpose of this project is to improve forest health in over-crowded and fire-excluded stands to lower the risk of insect and disease infestation (particularly southern pine beetle) and reduce susceptibility to damaging wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22647

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.

04-144 - Carol Werkheiser Road ROW
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/03/2008
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2008

Expected:07/2008

11/2008

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: Carol Werkheiser Road ROW

Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia.

04-163 - Forest Health Stewardship
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/19/2011

Expected:09/2012

09/2013

James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us

Description: Contribute to maintenance or restoration of native tree species whose role in forest ecosystems: (a) has been reduced by past land use; or (b) is threatened by insects and disease, fire exclusion, forest succession or other factors.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30529

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Union. District Wide.

04-172 - Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2011

Expected:01/2012

02/2012

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-178 - Fruitkoff Growing Season Prescribed Burn on Blue Ridge Ranger District
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/20/2011

Expected:12/2011

05/2012

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: The use of prescribed fire to meet resource objectives is highly effective, cost efficient, and has multiple benefits such as Forest Health, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Hazardous Fuel Reduction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33943

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-180 - Staten Boat Dock - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/21/2010

Expected:12/2011

02/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Request for an authorization to use NFS lands for mooring of and access to a single slip boat dock and attached sun deck extension with electrical service located within the Skytop subdivision in Fannin County, Georgia on Lake Blue Ridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34210

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-182 - Dockery Creek Road FLPMA Road Use - SUP
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/29/2010

Expected:12/2011

02/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Dockery Creek Homeowners Association (HA) has requested authorization to use a section of non-system road that crosses approximately 1,100 feet of NFS land beyond the county maintained portion of Dockery Creek Road in Union County, GA. historically
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34242

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.

04-183 - Disposal of the Toccoa Work Center Complex in Blue Ridge, Georgia
CE

- Land ownership management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Alton Foster
770-297-3062
altonfoster@fs.fed.us

Description: This conveyance authority was created to improve Forest Service operations and provide benefits to the public. The work center site became excess several years ago due to district consolidations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35036

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-193 - Fannin County Quarry Association Group Use - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2011

12/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Various special use group permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35899

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-196 - Towns County Fire Station Parking Expansion - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/25/2011

Expected:11/2011

12/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Various special use permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35902

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns. Towns County, Georgia.

04-197 - Surf Blue Ridge LLC Outfitter/Guide Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2011

Expected:11/2011

12/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Various special use permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35903

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-199 - Towns County Fire Station Building Expansion - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/25/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Towns County fire station building expanion - SUP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36688

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns. Towns County, Georgia.

04-200 - Verizon Cellular Antenna at Camp Merrill - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Verizon Cellular Antenna at Camp Merrill
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36671

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia.

04-201 - Windstream RUS Broadband Expansion - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Windstream RUS broadband expansion - SUP

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns and Union Counties, Georgia.

04-202 - Crown Castle Disbursed Antenna Cellular System - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Crown Castle Disbursed Antenna Cellular System - SUP

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.

04-203 - Blue Ridge Work Center Hazardous Tree Removal
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us

Description: Hazardous tree removal at the Blue Ridge Work Center

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.

04-204 - TSI Oak Release Project
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us

Description: TSI Oak Release project

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Union. Fannin and Union Counties, Georgia.

04-206 - Blue Ridge SUP Splash Recreation Event
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 09/09/2011

10/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Chris Tilghman is requesting a special use authorization to conduct a stand-up paddling race at Morganton Point Day Use Area on September 10, 2011. The event participants would begin and end the race at the Morganton Point beach.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36675

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

04-207 - Duncan Ridge Trail 50/25 K Foot Race Event - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/15/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Robert Lewellen is requesting a special use authorization to conduct a trail race/run on portions of the Coosa Backcountry & Duncan Ridge Trails. The event participants would begin at Vogel State Park, run to White Oak Stomp (25k) or Fish Gap (50k).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36676

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.

04-208 - Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Cycling Ride Event - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 09/22/2011

10/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: The Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) is requesting a special use permit to provide rest stops for the participants of the 6 Gap Century/3 Gap Fifty bicycle ride.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36677

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns and Union Counties, Georgia.

04-209 - 55 Nine Mtn. Bike Event - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2011

12/2011

Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us

Description: Multiple special use applications for: 55 Nine Bike Race, Robert Lewellen, The Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), and Chris Tilghman to conduct various recreation events on the Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36708

Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

05-165 - Upper Warwoman Vegetation Management
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:09/2012

11/2012

Mike Brod
706-754-6221
mbrod@fs.fed.us

Description: Upper Warwoman vegetation management.

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, GA.

06-132 - Pre-commercial Thinning
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

03/2012

John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us

Description: Pre-commercial thinning

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia.

06-133 - Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site Preparation and Planting)
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:01/2012

03/2012

John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us

Description: Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site preparation and planting)

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Stephens. Habersham and Stephens Counties, Georgia.

06-135 - Watergauge Oak Woodland Restoration
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Cancelled

N/A

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: The primary purpose of this proposal is to improve habitat conditions for the above mentioned plants and animals by creating and maintaining a mosaic of pine / oak “woodland” conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31143

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun. Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia.

06-142 - Hare Small Tracts
CE

- Land ownership management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Hare small tracts

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. Stephens County, Georgia.

06-143 - Smith Access Request - SUP
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Special Use Permit - Smith Access Request

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.

06-144 - Ivester Access Request - SUP
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Special Use Permit - Ivester Access Request

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.

06-145 - Chapman Access Request - SUP
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Special Use Permit - Chapman Access Request

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.

06-147 - LaCount Access Request - SUP
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: LaCount Access Request - Special Use Permit

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.

06-149 - Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - SUP
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - Special Use Permit

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.

06-150 - Thomas Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Special Use Permit for Thomas Outfitter/Guide

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - White. White County, Georgia.

06-151 - Bartram/Pinnacle Trail Reroutes
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

02/2012

Janice Miller
(706) 754-6221 Ext. 105
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Rerouting of the Bartram/Pinnacle Trail

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.

06-152 - Talisman Programs Outfitter/Guide Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.

06-153 Recreation Events - North GA Distance Runners and Trans North GA Mtn. Bike Adventure - SUP
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/01/2011

Expected:10/2011

12/2011

Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us

Description: The event would use NFS lands administered by the Chattooga River Ranger District, with the event to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 for a two to three hour period beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36666

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Rabun, Towns, Union, White, Whitfield. Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Rabun, Towns, Union, White and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.

06-155 - Logan Turnpike Trail Storm Damage
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us

Description: Logan Turnpike Trail Storm Damage

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - White. White County, Georgia.

Windstream Communications SUP - Currahee Mtn., Glassy Mtn. and Guard Camp Road
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

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

Expected:11/2011

12/2011

Judy Lovell
770-297-2936
jlovell@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposed projects would involve installation of fiber optic cable and other electronic equipment along existing road and utility corridors through NFS lands, as follows: Currahee Mtn., Glassy Mtn., and Guard Camp Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37368

Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun, Stephens. Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

01-105 - Pinhoti Trail Relocation (near Dennis Mill)
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/27/2011

Expected:11/2011

12/2011

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: This project would allow users (hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians) the opportunity to avoid motor vehicle traffic along Peeples Lake Road, thus improving user safety and providing a more scenic trail route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33037

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. Murray County, Georgia.

01-107 - Mountain Longleaf Pine Stand Maintenance
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/20/2010

Expected:11/2011

12/2011

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: The purpose and need for the manual release treatment is to remove competing vegetation from around the planted mountain longleaf pine seedling until prescribed fire can be introduced into the young stands as the primary agent of competition control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33310

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Walker. Chattooga and Walker Counties, Georgia.

01-111 - Walker County Water Tank Construction - Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jerome Bennett
706-695-6736 ext 101
jeromebennett@fs.fed.us

Description: Special Use Permit for water tank construction in Walker County, GA

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. Walker County, Georgia.

01-112 - Prescribed Fire Projects
CE

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

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Jeffrey Schardt
706-695-6736
jrschardt@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribe fire projects

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Murray. Fannin, Gilmer and Murray Counties, Georgia.

01-113 - Mack White Gap Pine Thinning Project
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/12/2011

Expected:11/2011

12/2011

Danny Skojac
479-964-7574
dskojac@fs.fed.us

Description: Stands found along Taylor’s Ridge were once cleared to harvest timber products and then planted back to loblolly pine. Today, these stands are very dense and over crowed which leads to competition among the trees for water and nutrients.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36669

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga. Chattooga County, Georgia.

01-114 - Sumac Creek Watershed Project
EA

- Watershed management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/07/2011

Expected:11/2011

03/2012

Danny Skojac
479-964-7574
dskojac@fs.fed.us

Description: The conditions in the Sumac Creek Project Area indicate a need to: restore and maintain shortleaf pine and xeric oak woodland communities; maintain oak communities; improve forest health; and increase structural diversity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36670

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. Murray County, Georgia.

01-115 - Benton MacKaye Trail Relocation (Flat Top Mountain)
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:03/2012

05/2012

Larry Thomas
706-695-6737
lrthomas@fs.fed.us

Description: Benton MacKaye Trail Relocation (Flat Top Mtn.)

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.

01-116 - Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) - Oak Crown Release Project
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:03/2012

05/2012

Danny Skojac
479-964-7574
dskojac@fs.fed.us

Description: Timber stand improvement - Oak Crown Release Project

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker, Whitfield. Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.

01-85 - Improved Recreational Access to Mountaintown Creek
EA

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2008

Expected:10/2011

12/2011

Larry Thomas
706-695-6737
lrthomas@fs.fed.us

Description: The purpose and need for this project is to re-establish public access to Mountaintown Creek that bypasses private land in order to provide opportunities for dispersed recreation uses within the Mountaintown Creek drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22402

Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

08-100 - Lake Sinclair Improvements
CE

- Recreation management

Cancelled

N/A

Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us

Description: Lake Sinclair improvements

Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Putnam. Oconee National Forest.

08-101 - Wildlife Structures (RCW and other species) and Wildlife Opening Maintenance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Daryl Hodges
850-643-2282 x 1526
dhodges@fs.fed.us

Description: Wildlife structures (RCW and other species) and Wildlife Opening Mtce.

Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Jones. Jones County, Georgia.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests