Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
Francis Marion and Sumter 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, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,  Andrew Pickens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,  Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,  Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,  Long Cane 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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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Berkeley County Road Improvements and Powerline Relocation
EA
 - Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/23/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011  		Expected:02/2012
  		03/2012 Amy Fore
843-887-3257 ext 19
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Berkeley County is proposing to acquire public road easements and do road improvements across four existing roads that pass through portions of the Francis Marion NF. In addition, Berkeley Electric would relocate portions of its powerlines.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35704
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. Roads Involved: Mitchum Town Road,Green Bay Road, Spring Pond Road, Calestown Road.
Berkeley Electric Cooperative Permit Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/16/2008  		Expected:05/2012
  		07/2012 Amy Fore
843-887-3257
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew existing special use permit and amendments to provide electric utility services to rural customers in Charleston and Berkeley Counties, South Carolina.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25266
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Francis Marion National Forest, Charleston and Berkeley counties, South Carolina. Districtwide, Francis Marion National Forest.
Central Electric Power Coop - McClellanville 115 Kv Line
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 09/17/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012  		Expected:12/2012
  		03/2013 Amy Fore
843-887-3257
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construct and install a 115 KV powerline from Winyah Generating Station (Georgetown, SC) to McClellanville, SC.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=5499
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - NE section of Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion National Forest.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,   Andrew Pickens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
AP Loblolly Pine Removal and Restoration Project
EIS
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 03/08/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2012  		Expected:07/2012
  		10/2012 Victor Wyant
864-638-9568
vwyant@fs.fed.us 
Description: The project would restore native vegetation in stands currently composed of non-native loblolly pine. The intent is to restore native species and habitats, increase diversity and viability of plant and animals in the long term.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28634
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - The AP Native Vegetation Restoration is a district wide project, and includes approximately 40 compartments located across the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County, South Carolina. The project is located in the Andrew Pickens RD, Sumter National Forest, Region 8.
Cane Restoration and Management
CE
 - Heritage resource management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 		 Completed  Actual: 11/17/2011  01/2012 Jeff Magniez
803-637-5396
jmagniez@fs.fed.us 
Description: Restore and manage giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea) along the Chattooga River. Purpose of project is to restore the canebrake plant community, improve wildlife habitat and provide giant cane as a cultural resource for the Cherokee people.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36546
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Along the Chattooga River.
Oconee County Broadband Proposal
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/29/2011  10/2011 Victor Wyant
864-638-9568
vwyant@fs.fed.us 
Description: Oconee County is proposing installing a broadband line that will follow major highways, county roads and some USFS roads connecting emergency services and remote locations together.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34662
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - It's a commercial special use permit proposal that will follow major highways, county roads and some USFS roads connecting emergency services and remote locations together. Oconee County.
Outfitting and Guiding Special Use Permit
EA
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Greg Borgen
864-638-9568
gborgen@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to grant outfitting and guiding special use permits to businesses on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest in South Carolina.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33706
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Andrew Pickens Ranger District and Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor on the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia.
Rocky Gap Trail Rehabilitation
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012  		Expected:03/2012  06/2012 Greg Borgen
864-638-9568
gborgen@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project would reroute, or close various degraded portions of the Rocky Gap equestrian and hiking trail in the Whetstone area. Minor trail additions would also be created as connectors to the existing trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=4953
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Oconee County, South Carolina. Between Earls Ford Road, Chattooga Ridge Road, and Fall Creek Road.
Simms Field and Fishermen's Trail Reconstruction Project
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/05/2011  		Expected:03/2012
  		06/2012 Greg Borgen
864-638-9568
gborgen@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to relocate/reconstruct two hiking trails that access the Chattooga River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33690
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Oconee County, South Carolina. The project is located in the Andrew Pickens RD, Sumter NF, Oconee County, SC. Beggining at the end of FSR 709 (Big Bend Rd.).
Southern Appalachian Farmstead Project
EA
 - Heritage resource management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2012  		Expected:05/2012  06/2012 Mike Crane
864-638-9568
mcrane@fs.fed.us 
Description: An application has been received from the Oconee Heritage Center for the development of a living history interpretive site on Highway 28 near the Chattooga River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29475
Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Highway 28 along the Chattooga River.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,   Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Aerial Fertilization of Pine Forest
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2012  		Expected:04/2013  05/2014 Jason Jennings
803-561-4060
jjennings@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fertilize to improve site productivity on about 6,000 acres of pine forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=1503
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Newberry, Union. District-wide.
Delta Tract E-50 Tripartite Decision Memo
CE
 - Land management planning
- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/01/2010  		Expected:03/2012
  		06/2012 Peggy Nadler
803-561-4053
pnadler@fs.fed.us 
Description: A land-for-timber (tripartite) exchange in which the United States will acquire a non-federal tract of land that would be managed by the US Forest Service. The land tract is located in Union County, South Carolina.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35334
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. Delta Plantation Tract E-50, Union County, South Carolina.
Dunaway Waterfowl Area Improvements
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012  		Expected:01/2013  08/2013 Jeff Magniez
803-637-5396
jmagniez@fs.fed.us 
Description: Thin approximately 70 acres in Compartment 13 to increase hardmast production and construct dike (500 feet long by 10 feet high) to increase floodable area by about 11 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23476
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. Compartment 13.
Enoree R-O-W Vegetation Restoration
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/03/2011  03/2012 Jay Swafford
864-427-9858
jswafford@fs.fed.us 
Description: to restore native vegetation along Forest Service road rights-of-way on the Enoree Ranger District, Francis Marion- Sumter National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36782
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Fairfield, Laurens, Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District, Union, Laurens, Fairfield, Newberry, and Chester Counties. Region 8, Francis Marion-Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District.
Enoree River - 336A Access Point Reconstruction
CE
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/01/2011  02/2012 Alice Riddle
(864)427-9858
ariddle@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reconstruct primitive access point along road 336A on the Enoree River. Provide a safe access point for the public and repair resource damage that is occuring at the site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29379
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Laurens. End of FS Rd. 336A in Laurens County.
Enoree River Riparian Wetland Restoration Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/15/2011  		Expected:03/2012
  		05/2012 Jason Jennings
803-561-4060
jjennings@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to restore three riparian wetland areas on the Enoree Ranger District, Francis Marion-Sumter National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36811
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Newberry. LEGAL - Enoree Ranger District, Newberry County, Whitmire, SC,. R8, Francis Marion-Sumter NF, Enoree Ranger District, Newberry County, Whitmire, SC.
FY 2012 Buncombe Trail Relocation Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2012  		Expected:05/2012  06/2012 Alice Riddle
(864)427-9858
ariddle@fs.fed.us 
Description: Relocate portions of the trail that are poorly located and causing erosion problems into nearby creeks and streams.
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Newberry. LEGAL - Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest, Newberry County. Trailhead is located on Forest Service Road 358. Approximately 5 miles east of the town Joanna, on Highway 66.
FY 2012 Enoree OHV Trail Expansion Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012  		Expected:04/2012  08/2012 Alice Riddle
(864)427-9858
ariddle@fs.fed.us 
Description: Layout, design, & construct an additional 2 to 4 miles of motorized trail to the Enoree OHV Trail.
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Laurens. LEGAL - Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. Enoree OHV Trail is located on the Garlington School Road, Laurens County.
Giant Cane Restoration Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2011  		Expected:01/2012
  		02/2012 Carrie Miller
864-427-9858
carriemmiller@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Enoree R.D. is proposing the restoration of native giant cane along the Tyger River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37592
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Compartment 33, Stand 9, Union County, South Carolina. Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District, Union, South Carolina.
River Access Reconstruction Work
CE
 - Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Alice Riddle
(864)427-9858
ariddle@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reconstruct and improve river access points along the Tyger, Enoree and Broad Rivers. Stabilize and repair erosion and sedimentation problems.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15855
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Fairfield, Laurens, Newberry, Union. End of Forest Service Road 323, approximately 100 feet to Tyger River.
Woodlands Management in the Indian Creek Wildlife Habitat Restoration Initiative Area
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/22/2011  		Expected:04/2012
  		06/2012 Jeff Magniez
803-637-5396
jmagniez@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project proposes woodland, grassland, savanna and meadow establishment and maintenance in the Indian Creek area of the district. This includes forest thinning and herbicide treatments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23478
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Newberry. Compartments 124, 125, 126, 146, 147, 148 and 149.
Woods Ferry Horse Trail Relocation and Construction Project
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2012  		Expected:05/2012  06/2012 Alice Riddle
(864)427-9858
ariddle@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project proposal would relocate some sections of the existing trail that are not sustainable or in a good location. Additional new trail construction would be added to the Woods Ferry Horse Trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35500
Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester. Chester County, Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,   Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Brian Richardson Easement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/19/2011  		Expected:02/2012
  		03/2012 Amy Fore
843-336-3248
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Easement across National Forest lands in Berkeley County SC to TMS 2560000063. Located in Compartment 113 the easement requested is approximately 20 feet wide by 35 feet long.
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. LEGAL - Tract F 258 Berkeley County, South Carolina. Compartment 113 easement site connects Cainhoy Rd and Lands owned by Brian Richardson (TMS2560000063).
Coastal Expeditions Outfitter Guide Special Use Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/14/2011  		Expected:12/2011
  		01/2012 Amy Fore
843-336-3248
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew a five year Special Use Permit for Coastal Expeditions to canoe/kayak specific waterways on the Francis Marion National Forest and utilize boat launches within the forest.
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Charleston and Berkeley counties South Carolina. Various creeks and boat launches within the Francis Marion National Forest.
Nature Adventures Outfitter Guide Permit Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/14/2011  		Expected:12/2011
  		01/2012 Amy Fore
843-336-3248
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew outfitter guide permit for a five year period to canoe/kayak, hike, bike and camp on Francis Marion National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Francis Marion National Forest, portions of Charleston and Berkeley counties. Designated roads, trails, boat landings and campsites on the Francis Marion Ranger District.
USFWS Special Use Permit Amendment 2 (WAM000901)
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/27/2011  10/2011 Amy Fore
843-336-3248
afore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Add two travelways to existing permit to continue access to permitted Red Wolf enclosures. Forest Road 5158 1,208 feet; and existing woods road, 2,113 feet.
Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Charleston. LEGAL - Charleston County, SC Tract F 92. Compartment 212, Francis Marion National Forest.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests,   Long Cane Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Aiken Coop EDG402401
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/23/2009  		Expected:02/2012
  		03/2012 Elizabeth Meadows
803-637-5396
emeadows@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renewal of permit for overhead and underground electric lines.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29354
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Edgefield, McCormick, Saluda. Long Cane Ranger District.
Bakers Dozen Race
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/24/2011  		Expected:02/2012
  		04/2012 Glen Kansanback
(803)637-5396
gkansanback@fs.fed.us 
Description: Organized bicycle race using existing system bicycle trails.
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Edgefield. Lick Fork Lake Horn Creek Bicycle Trail.
Cuffytown Timber Sale Project
EA
 - Forest products  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/08/2011  		Expected:01/2012
  		04/2012 Cordero France
803-637-5396
cdfrance@fs.fed.us 
Description: Vegetation treatments in the form of thinnings, seed tree regenerations, loblolly pine removal and woodland establishment on approximately 3,125 acres of national forest system land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33366
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Greenwood, McCormick. LEGAL - Compartments 264, 348 and 349. McCormick and Greenwood Counties, South Carolina.
Cunningham ROW Native Vegetation Enhancement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2011  		Expected:02/2012
  		07/2012 Jeff Magniez
803-637-5396
jmagniez@fs.fed.us 
Description: Till and no-till methods would be used to plant native vegetation on approximately 16 acres of utility ROWs to benefit game and non-game wildlife species.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37529
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - McCormick. Compartments 282 and 283.
Cyper First Thinning Project
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/12/2011  		Expected:03/2012
  		04/2012 Dell Frost
803-637-5396
dfrost@fs.fed.us 
Description: First thinning of approximately 3,154 acres of loblolly pine poletimber.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33432
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick, Saluda. Goldmine,Rocky, Lower Turkey Creek, Little Mtn., Liberty Hill, Renew and Horn Creek Analysis Areas.
Davis Land Exchange
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Land ownership management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/28/2009  		Expected:03/2012
  		04/2012 Peggy Nadler
803-561-4053
pnadler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to acquire 1,588 acres from Davis Land and Timber, Inc. in exchange for 1,436 acres of federal lands. Land use would remain essentially the same on the two land tracts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35882
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Edgefield, McCormick. The tracts are located in Hard Labor Creek, Cuffytown Creek, Beaverdam Creek and Turkey Creek, east and southeast of McCormick, SC.
Dixie Pipeline EDG400501
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/23/2009  		Expected:12/2011
  		01/2012 Elizabeth Meadows
803-637-5396
emeadows@fs.fed.us 
Description: Permit for renewal of petroleum pipeline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29355
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Edgefield, McCormick. Long Cane Ranger District.
Little River LON017
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2011  		Expected:02/2012  03/2012 Elizabeth Meadows
803-637-5396
emeadows@fs.fed.us 
Description: This action is a renewal of a special use permit for electric powerlines above and below ground.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27394
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood. Long Cane Ranger.
Reedy Timber Sale Project
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012  		Expected:07/2012
  		08/2012 Reginald Goolsby
803-637-5396
rjgoolsby@fs.fed.us 
Description: Seed-tree regeneration on 1,350 acres within 13 management compartments
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - McCormick. Compartment 222, 226, 227, 234-236, 238-241, 254.
Western Carolina LON016
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2011  		Expected:02/2012  03/2012 Elizabeth Meadows
803-637-5396
emeadows@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renewal of special use permit for an underground telephone (replacing the existing line with fiber optic cable).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27393
Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood. Long Cane RD.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.