Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Caddo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Cold Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Fourche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Jessieville-Winona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Mena-Oden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Poteau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Womble 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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Ouachita National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Control of Invasive Species Vegetation EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Mary Mentz 479-495-2844 mmentz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: EA for control of invasives specicies vegetation for Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District and Crossett Experimental Forest
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District, Winona Ranger District, Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Ashley, Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Saline, Scott, Yell. LEGAL - Ashley, Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Saline, Scott, and Yell Counties, AR. Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District (400,000+ ac) and Crossett Experimental Forest (1,680 ac). | |||||
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Trail Shelters on the Ouachita National Forest Recreation Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/26/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
10/2012 |
Christopher Ham 501-321-5253 cpham@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add 12 trail shelters to the Ouachita National Forest Recreation Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Kiamichi Ranger District, Cold Springs Ranger District, Oden Ranger District, Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas, Oklahoma. COUNTY - Garland, Montgomery, Polk, Le Flore. LEGAL - T1N-3N,1S; R23E-27E,20W-32W. 122 miles of trail in Arkansas and Oklahoma on the Ouachita National Forest. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Caddo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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517A Pit Exploration CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Trench exploration to determine whether expanding the old 517A pit is feasible | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Section 36, Township 4S, Range 27W. Approximately 3 miles north of Langley, Arkansas. | |||||
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Stenger Mine Reclamation CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 02/2013 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reclamation of Stenger mine | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S10 T4S R27W. Approximately 3 miles north of Albert Pike Campground. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Cold Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Middle Creek EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/18/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Donna Reagan (479) 675-3233 dreagan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 228/229. This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of project area, which identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37000 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T4N R27W Sec 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; T4N R26W Sec 7, 18. Scott and Logan Counties, AR. Nearby communities include Grayson, Sugar Groove, and Booneville, AR. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Fourche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Special Use (Road Access) for James Mitchell CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vaughn 501-984-5313 rvaughn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use permit to allow road access for private landowner, James Mitchell. Acces to include approximately 1.5 acres along existing Ouachita National Forest Roads (652 and F21J) and approximately 0.1 acre of new road extending east from Road F21J
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Section 30, T5N, R21W and Section 25, T5N, R22W, Yell Co., AR. Compartment 421, Achmun Watershed, Fourche Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest. | |||||
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Wildcat Hollow Project EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/03/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
10/2012 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 x107 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ecosystem management for Bear Creek West, Barn Hart, and Brogan management unit watersheds (C-477-488) on the Fourche Unit of the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District of the Ouachita National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30077 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Townships 2 and 3 North, Ranges 22, 23, and 24 West, Yell County, Arkansas. Bear Creek West Watershed ( C-484, C-485, C-486, C-487, C-488), Barn Hart Watershed (C-478, C-479, C-482, C-483), and Brogan Watershed (C-477, C-480) of the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Jessieville-Winona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Redbank Creek Acquired Lands Restoration EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Hunter Speed 501-984-5313 x 112 hspeed@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restoration of acquired lands to native tree species by site preparation with prescribed burning, subsoiling (ripping), hand planting, and vegetation control with chainsaw and herbicide application; also release utilizing chainsaw and/or herbicide | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland, Montgomery. LEGAL - S 19, 20, 29, 30 & 31, T1N, R22W; S 23, 24, 25, 26 & 36, T1N, R23W; Garland & Montgomery Counties, Arkansas. Compartments 617 & 618 of Irons Fork Watershed and Compartments 616, 624, 625, & 626 of Big Branch Watershed. | |||||
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WHI 2012 Midstory - JWF RD Oua NF CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/27/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Mary Mentz 479-495-2844 mmentz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Midstory removal on 735 acres for wildlife habitat improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39373 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry, Saline, Yell. LEGAL - Saline, Perry, Yell Counties, AR. JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF Compartments 470, 475, 1437, 1444, 1449, 1450 (735 acres). | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Mena-Oden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Copper Landline Service to Buck Knob Mountain CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/08/2012 | 06/2012 |
John Morgan 479-394-5595 ext. 244 jcmorgan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service, Ouachita National Forest, Mena-Oden Ranger District, is preparing a Decision Memo to amend Century Link’s special use permit and authorize the installation of a copper landline on existing utility poles. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T1S, R27W, Section 31 and T1N, R28W, Sections 26 & 35. The project will start at a point 40 ft east of Highline Road and continue southwest through the Ouachita National Forest to the cell site on Buck Knob. | |||||
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Lower Cossatot Watershed EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Facility management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 01/2014 |
John Morgan 479-394-5595 ext. 244 jcmorgan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Lower Cossatot Watershed. The project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for Management Areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31149 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T4S R28W Sec. 17-20, 30-32; T4S R29W Sec. 4-36; T4S R30W Sec. 1-18, 20-30, 32-36; T5S R28W Sec. 6; T5S R29W Sec. 1-3. Compartments 942, 956, 958-963, 965, 966, 968-978, 984, 988. | |||||
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Mountain Fork Watershed EA EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 04/12/2012 | 07/2012 |
Jennifer Benefield 479-394-2382 jbenefield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Mountain Fork Watershed. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30595 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T1S R31W, Sec. 7; T1S R32W, Sec. 7-30. Compartments 875- 877, 893, 895-899. | |||||
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New Entrance Road to the Shady Lake Recreation Area EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Russell Standingwater 479-394-2382 rstandingwater@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The new entrance road would have 10-ft lanes & 2-ft shoulders, follow an existing gravel service road for approx 1.2 miles, then follow new alignment for approx 0.4 miles, and tie into Caddo Road approximately 0.7 miles south of the Shady Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28224 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Howard, Polk. LEGAL - T5S, R28W, Sec. 4, 5, 8, 9, 31, 32. Caddo Road/FS Road 38 south of Shady Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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Road-use and Land Access to Private Ownership CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/23/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
John Morgan 479-394-5595 ext. 244 jcmorgan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service, Ouachita National Forest, Mena-Oden Ranger District, is preparing a Decision Memo to renew an existing permit authorizing use and maintenance of Forest Service Road M99. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T1S, R32W, Section 30. Polk County, Arkansas, near the Oklahoma Stateline. Section 30, T1S, R32W. | |||||
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Southern Pine Beetle and Other Insect Suppression on the Mena and Oden Ranger Distrticts EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/12/2010 |
Expected:11/2012 |
12/2012 |
John Morgan 479-394-2382 ext. 244 jcmorgan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revision of 2003 Southern Pine Beetle Suppression EA
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31530 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Howard, Montgomery, Polk, Scott, Yell. LEGAL - Generally from T2N, R24W to T2S, R24W to T4S, R31W to T1N, R32W. Compartments 800-984 and 1000-1140 on the Mena and Oden Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Wolf Pen Gap 2011 Project EA |
- Recreation management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
12/2012 |
Lisa Cline 501-321-5256 lcline@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Ouachita National Forest proposes to formally designate a system of roads and trails for public use of motorized vehicles, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs), in the area known as Wolf Pen Gap.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33235 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T3S; R29,30W; western portion of R28W. Approximately 7 miles southeast of Mena, AR. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Blackjack East Prescribed Burn CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 01/2013 |
Sammy McFarland 918-653-2991 ext. 112 smcfarland@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is located 2-7 miles northwest of Whitesboro; south of State Highway 1 in LeFlore County and will encompass approximately 2,508 acres for fuel reduction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39726 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Sections 4, 5, 8 and 17, T3N, R23E; Sections 28, 29, 32 and 33, T4N, R23E. This project is located 2-7 miles northwest of Whitesboro, Oklahoma; south of Oklahoma State Highway 1, in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Cedar Mountain Sub-Unit 1 Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
John Wilson 580-494-6402 x114 kriswilson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To conduct prescribed burning on 5,540 acres of National Forest for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38317 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Sections 7-9, 16-21, T4S, R24E. Approximately 14 miles north of Broken Bow, OK and approximately 9 miles south of Bethel, OK, west of Hwy 259 and east of the Glover River. | |||||
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East Hudson Creek Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
John Wilson 580-494-6402 x114 kriswilson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To conduct prescribed burning for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35096 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Section 22-27, 33, 34, T2S, R26E; Section 3, 4, T3S, R26E. Approximately 20 miles Northeast of Broken Bow, OK and approximately 18 miles east of Bethel, OK. East of Highway 259 and East of Mount Fork River. | |||||
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Gary Rose Title Deed CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Randy Sander (580) 494-6402 ext. 106 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Resolve encroachment due to past erroneous survey.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35940 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 4, T3N, R25E. 7 miles S/SW of Hodgen, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Haver White Reciprocal Easement CE |
- Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
12/2012 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Grant access to private property in return for NF access across private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24014 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 13, T4N, R23E; Section 18, T4N, R24E. 13 miles northeast of Talihina, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Integrated Pest Management on National Forest Lands within LeFlore and McCurtain Counties Oklahoma EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
10/2012 |
Mark Davies 580-494-6402 ext. 102 mjdavies@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Suppression and control of damaging insect infestations
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38966 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore, McCurtain. LEGAL - T5N-10S, R22-27E. All National Forest lands within McCurtain and LeFlore counties, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Kulli Recreation Area Decommission CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/11/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Randy Sander 580-494-6402 Ext. 106 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Decommissioning of Kulli Recreation Area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38488 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Section 30, T8S, R25E. 7 miles southeast of Idabel, Oklahoma. | |||||
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New Home Cemetery Interchange CE |
- Land ownership management | Completed | Actual: 05/24/2012 | 12/2012 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Interchange lands to clear up encroachment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30201 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 14, 15, T2N, R26E. 5 miles east of Big Cedar, Oklahoma. | |||||
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North Blue Mountain Prescribed Burn CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Sammy McFarland 918-653-2991 ext. 112 smcfarland@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is located 5-8 miles south of Summerfield; north of Forest Service roads A17 and 6009, in LeFlore County, Oklahoma and will encompass approximately 2,600 acres for fuel reduction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39727 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Sections 1, 11, 12 and 14, T4N, R23E; Sections 6-8, T4N, R24E. This project is located 5-8 miles south of Summerfield; north of Forest Service roads A17 and 6009, in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Talihina Residence CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Land ownership management - Facility management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/23/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Jessica Soroka 501-321-5226 jasoroka@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of federally owned structures and land consisting of 2 lots and 1 residence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39327 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 6, T3N, R22E, LeFlore County, Oklahoma. 104 3rd Street, Talihina, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Terry Jeanes Road Access and Utility Corridor CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Randy Sander 580-494-6402 ext. 106 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximate 740 x 40 foot easement for access road, waterline, electric line and telephone line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39372 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Section 5, T5S, R25E. Eight miles north of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Tiak Units Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
01/2013 |
John Wilson 580-494-6402 x114 kriswilson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To conduct prescribed burning for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35099 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Multiple Sections, T7-10S, R24-27E. National Forest Lands South of the Little River, North of the Red River, East of Idabel, OK, and West of the Arkansas state line. | |||||
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Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness Private Access Road EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Lisa Cline 501-321-5256 lcline@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use authorization to construct approximately 5,300 feet of road through the Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness to access a 160 acre private inholding. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - T3N R26E Sec34. Approximately 2 miles south of Page, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Verizon Communications Authorization at Sycamore CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Randy Sander 580-494-6402 Ext. 106 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New 20 year lease for existing communications tower and associated equipment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39357 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 33, T4N, R23E. Approximately 7 miles east of Talihina, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Wheel-a-Mena Bicycle Tour CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Randy Sander 580-494-6402 ext. 106 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thirty and 70 mile loop road bicycle tours from Mena, Arkansas, on September 22, 2012.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39672 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas, Oklahoma. COUNTY - Polk, Le Flore. LEGAL - T3N, R25-27E Oklahoma and T1S-1N, R31-32W Arkansas. Highways 270, 272, 259, 1 and 88. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Poteau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Buffalo Key Mountain EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/13/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
12/2012 |
Donna Reagan (479) 675-3233 dreagan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 1248/1256/1257/1259/1271. Proposed project as a result of 10-year entry for project area. Identifies
opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36998 |
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| Location: UNIT - Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T2N R29W Sec 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34; T2N R30W Sec 23, 25, 26. Scott County, AR. Nearby communities include Boles, Needmore, Waldron and Y-City. | |||||
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Special Use Authorization - Scott County, Arkansas CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/02/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Randy Bottoms 479-637-4174 rbottoms@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Scott County plans to maintain the new accessible fishing pier and reconstruct and maintain the accessible trail from the fishing pier to the restrooms at the boat ramp area at Little Pines Recreation Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. Little Pines Recreation Area on Lake Hinkle. | |||||
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Turkey Creek Ecosystem Management Unit EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 05/24/2012 | 07/2012 |
Donna Reagan (479) 675-3233 dreagan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 1279, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1293 Scott County, Arkansas
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33666 |
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| Location: UNIT - Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T2N, R28W, and all or portions of S32-36; T2N, R27W, S31 and T1N, R28W, S1-5, 8-12, 13-17. Eof Hwy 71/Boles Comm/So of Hwy 28/Parks Comm. Co Rd 9013 forms No border; FS Rd 163 forms the E border. Mill Creek Mtn forms the So, border. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Womble Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Big Fork Watershed Resource Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/06/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
01/2013 |
Seanna Whisenhunt 870-867-2101 swhisenhunt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated Resource Management Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29318 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Polk. LEGAL - T2&3S, R28W. north of Big Fork, Polk County, Arkansas. | |||||
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Cox Special Use Road Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Landowner is requesting special use authorization to use closed road C25N (approx. .4 miles) to access his property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S25, T3S R23W. Approximately 3 miles southeast of Alamo, AR. | |||||
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Lake Ouachita Vista Trail Segment 8 CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/20/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 skirkpatrick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Extend the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) Segment 8.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39422 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Sections 9, 10, 11,12,14,15, and 16 of Township 2 South, Range 21 West. Montgomery county near Brady Mountain. | |||||
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Little Fir Watershed Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
01/2013 |
Seanna Whisenhunt 870-867-2101 swhisenhunt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated Resource Management Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30370 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T1S&T2S, R24W&R23W. Compartments 1631, 1623, 1622. | |||||
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McRae Special Use Rd CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 09/2012 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 skirkpatrick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Denver McRae has requested a special use permit to relocate a road to access his private property at the end of Loop A of Albert Pike Campground. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S27 T4S R27W. Near Albert Pike Campground. | |||||
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Montgomery County Heart Attack Hill and Adams Road Easements CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 01/2013 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a public road easement to Montgomery County for Heart Attack Hill and Adams Road | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S R24W Section 2. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Mount Ida, Arkansas. | |||||
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Spring Storm Reforestation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/20/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 skirkpatrick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of these reforestation treatments is to successfully regenerate approximately 1,271 acres of these stands destroyed by spring storms. The proposed treatments will be used to achieve a predominately pine regeneration component while retai
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39423 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. Various locations throughout the Ouachita Forest impacted by spring storms. | |||||
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Womble Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate portions of the hiking trail that are either coincident with a road or cross steep sideslopes raising safety concerns. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Sections 27,34 Township 1S Range 24W. Approximately 1 mile southwest of Washita Arkansas. | |||||
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