Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Angelina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Davy Crockett Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Sabine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Sam Houston 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 12/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
01/2012 |
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 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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MIS Plan Amendment EA |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/13/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
12/2011 |
Lynn Jackson 936-639-8581 lynnjackson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The NFGT would revise the current list of Management Indicator Species in order to gather better data on the effects of Forest managment on plant and animal species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31238 |
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| Location: UNIT - National Forests In Texas All Units. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina, Fannin, Houston, Jasper, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Walker, Wise. LEGAL - SHNF, ANF, SNF, DCNF, CJBJNG. National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, 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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Polk Land Exchange EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Land ownership management - Land acquisition |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/04/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Jeff Buhlig 936-639-8524 jbuhlig@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Land Exchange of Federal Tracts K-58 (118.57 acres) and K-1f (54 acres) on the Davy Crockett National Forest for non-federal tract A-55 (174.35 acres) on the Angelina National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34886 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District, Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston, Jasper. LEGAL - Federal Tracts K-58 and K-1f and non-federal Tract A-55. Davy Crockett and Angelina National Forests. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Angelina 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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C-64 Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/16/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
02/2012 |
Nathan Renick 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-angelina@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pine stand thinning, longleaf regeneration, and midstory removal in red-cockaded woodpecker habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33433 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina. NFGT, Angelina NF, Compartment 64, south of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, north of state highway 63, approx 7 miles SE Zavalla. | |||||
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Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative Electric Powerline Permit Renewal Angelina NF CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/22/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-787-3870 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative has 6 powerline special use permits that have expired and need to be renewed. The project involves only administrative changes. No new facilities or increase in scope or intensity of activities are authorized.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35070 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina, Jasper, San Augustine. Powerlines are located in various locations on the Angelina National Forest. | |||||
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Sawmill Hiking Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/08/2005 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-639-8501 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to expand the Sawmill Hiking Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=6696 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina. Compartments 89-92 on the Angelina NF, approximately 10 miles southeast of Zavalla, TX. | |||||
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Westwood Water Supply Corp Special Use Permit Reauthorization CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Kathryn Duncan 409-625-1940 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorize Westwood Water Supply Corp special use permit that expired December 2004. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Jasper. Project is located in C 78/79 on the Angelina N.F. in Jasper, TX. | |||||
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Zavalla Thinning Project EA |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2006 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-angelina@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercial thinning to restore longleaf and shortleaf pine communities, and reduce the risk of Southern Pine Beetle infestations. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina. North of Zavalla Texas, within compartments 43,44,45,46,47,48,50,51,54 and 55 of the Angelina National Forest. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands (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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Aspen Well #802 SUPO Amendment CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 06/15/2011 | 08/2011 |
David Weldon 940-627-5475 dweldon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to amend the surface use plan of operation and install two utility poles and anchors to supply electric power to the Aspen Operating Company's Alvord South Caddo Conglomerate Unit #802 well site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33616 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Unit 41 is located about 4 miles southeast of Alvord, Texas. Unit 41. | |||||
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Caddo Fence Reconstruction Project CE |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Robert Sewell 940-627-5475 rasewell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to clear up to 78 miles of identified fence rights of way and replace existing livestock fence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35084 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Fannin. All units of the Caddo National Grasslands. | |||||
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Denton Creek Prescribed Fire CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/08/2010 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Scott Fry 940-627-5475 sfry@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to prescribe burn approximately 6,000 acres over the next five years in the Denton Creek Watershed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33618 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - These units are located approximately 5 miles north of Decatur, Texas. Units 9, 14, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 74, 75, 76, and 78. | |||||
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Devon Parsons #1H Well CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 07/25/2011 | 08/2011 |
David Weldon 940-627-5475 dweldon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to develop the #1H well in Unit 31 of the LBJ Grasslands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36716 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Unit 31 is located about 6 miles northeast of Alvord, Tx. Unit 31 of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Davy Crockett 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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Bearing Fire Tree Removal Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 08/15/2011 | 08/2011 |
Cheryl Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to remove fire killed trees on about 230 acres in Compartment 101.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36712 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compt. 101 is located about 6 miles northeast of Groveton, Tx. Compartment 101. | |||||
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Campbell Special Use Road Access - NFSR 513 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/28/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to transfer a Special Use Permit to Campbell to access their property via National Forest System Roads 513, 513B, 590D, and 5275.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36602 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston, Trinity. Compartments 33, 39, and 43. | |||||
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Campbell Special Use Road Access - NFSR 518A CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/28/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to transfer a Special Use Permit to Campbell to access their land via National Forest System Roads 518A and 5057.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36608 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. Compartment 14. | |||||
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Campbell Special Use Road Access - NFSR 526 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/28/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to transfer a Special Use Permit to Campbell to access their property via National Forest System Roads 526 and 526M.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36607 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. Compartments 7 and 9. | |||||
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Campbell Special Use Road Access - NFSR 529 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/28/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to transfer a Special Use Permit to Campbell to access their property via National Forest System Road 529.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36610 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. Compartments 3 and 4. | |||||
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Davy Crockett National Forest Small Tract Act- Louisa L. Holmes CE |
- Land ownership management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/03/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Jeff Buhlig 936-639-8524 jbuhlig@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of 1.22 acres of National Forest land on the Davy Crockett National Forest. Tract K-59 (from existing Tract K-2). The parcel is involved in an encroachment and consists of a front yard and driveway for a private residence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34776 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Tract K-59, north along NFSR 5382A. Davy Crockett NF, 4.1 miles east of Apple Springs, (trinity County), Texas. | |||||
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Davy Crockett Storm Response in Compartments 12 & 13 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
Completed | Actual: 08/10/2011 | 08/2011 |
Cheryl Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to remove storm-damaged timber from about 250 acres in Compartments 12 and 13 to begin the long-term process of improving and restoring RCW habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36110 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compts. 12 and 13 are located about 8 miles northwest of Kennard, Tx. Compartments 12 and 13. | |||||
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Davy Crockett Storm Response in Compartments 32, 33, 34, 79 & 80 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
Completed | Actual: 08/10/2011 | 08/2011 |
Cheryl Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to remove storm-damaged timber from about 210 acres in Compartments 32, 33, 34 to help improve RCW habitat, as well as capture the economic value of the damaged timber. Compartments 79 and 80 were not included in the final decision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36111 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston, Trinity. LEGAL - Compts. 32, 33, and 34 are located about 4 miles northwest of Kennard, Tx. Compts. 79 & 80 are located about 4 miles southwest of Nogalus. Compartments 32, 33, 34, 79 & 80. | |||||
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Fairchild Special Use Road Access CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/21/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue a Special Use Permit to Fairchild to access his property via National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 5209.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34230 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compartment 32 is located about 3 miles north of Ratcliff, Tx. Compartment 32. | |||||
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Groveton Phase 2 Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
04/2012 |
Kerry Hogg 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reduce fuel loads through thinning and prescribe burning, and restore longleaf ecosystems through timber harvest, site preparation, and planting.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34906 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compts. 87, 88, and 89 are about 1-3 miles northwest of Groveton, Tx. Compartments 87, 88, and 89. | |||||
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Houston County Electric Cooperative Power Line CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/28/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 |
09/2011 |
Krista Langley 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Propsosal to install powerline adjacent to FM 358 in Compartment 75 to provide better electric service to the area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36799 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compt. 75 is located about 5 miles northeast of Pennington, Tx. Compartment 75. | |||||
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Lancaster Creek Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/30/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
07/2012 |
Barton Davis 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker, reduce hazardous fuels and the potential for Southern pine beetle (SPB) outbreaks through thinning, longleaf pine restoration, prescribe burning, and midstory removal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33584 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compartments 112, 115, and 116 are located about two miles southeast of Apple Springs, Tx. Compartments 112, 115, and 116. | |||||
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RMK SUP Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/06/2011 | 10/2011 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue an Special Use Permit to RMK to access their property via National Forest System Road 5378.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36914 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compt. 113 is located about 7 miles southeast of Apple Springs, Tx. Compartment 113. | |||||
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Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area Improvements CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/13/2010 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to facilities at Ratcliff Lake Rec. Area including upgrading the swim area, day use area, dump station, and picnic shelters.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34486 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 47 is located 2 miles northeast of Kennard, Tx. Compartment 47. | |||||
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Ratcliff Lake Storm Response CE |
- Recreation management - Forest products |
Completed | Actual: 07/15/2011 | 07/2011 |
Cheryl Prewitt comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us cprewitt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to remove storm-damaged trees on about 70 acres in Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36057 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 47 is located about 2 miles northeast of Kennard, Tx. Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area, Compt. 47. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Prescribe Burning in Compartments 13, 18 & 35 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
Completed |
Actual: 07/12/2011 07/12/2011 |
10/2011 |
Bobi Stiles 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn about 3,319 acres in C-13, 18, and 35 to improve wildlife habitat, including RCW habitat, and reduce fuel loads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33614 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 13 is located about 5 miles north of Ratcliff, Compt. 18 is located 7 miles north of Ratcliff, and Compt. 35 is located about 4 miles southwest of Ratcliff. Compartments 13, 18, & 35. | |||||
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XTO Energy EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Pearlie Green 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exploration drilling and production of oil and/or gas wells. Pipeline construction also part of project proposal
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=14183 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 10, about 2-6 miles northwest of Ratcliff. Compartments 10-15, 23. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Sabine 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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C119 - Longleaf PIne Release CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 07/13/2011 | 09/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-angelina@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hand release longleaf pine from competing loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, and hardwood saplings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35732 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. 3 miles southeast of Pineland, Texas in Sabine County. | |||||
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Chesapeake Operating, Inc. - Gas Pipeline Right-Of-Way Width Increase CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 08/25/2011 | 09/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project to modify the Surface Use Plan of Operations for the Horton Federal #1H gas well. Modificaiton will increase the size of the pipeline right-of way from the current 15 feet in width to 30 feet in width.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35873 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-1Ap-I. Sabine National Forest in administrative compartment 60. | |||||
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Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative Electric Powerline Permit Renewal Sabine NF CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/23/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
09/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative has 8 special use permits that have expired and need to be renewed. The project involves only administrative changes. No new facilities or increase in scope or intensity of activities are authorized.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35068 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Newton, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby. Powerlines are located in various locations on the Sabine National Forest. | |||||
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Eastex Telephone Co. FM 2694 & FM 3471 Fiber Optics Cable Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/03/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Eastex Telephone Co is proposing to install via horizonal directional drilling 42,800 ft of fiber optics cable within the cleared right of way of FM 2694 & FM 3471, Sabine N.F.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33340 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. Sabine National Forest, Compartments 15, 16, 18, & 19. | |||||
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Enbridge G&P, L.P. -Gas Pipeline Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/11/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enbridge has submitted a Special Use Permit application for a 1094 foot x 30 foot Right-of-Way to install a 12 inch gas pipeline adjacent to State Highway 87 on National Forest System lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35872 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-1Ap-I. Sabine National Forest in administrative compartment 60. | |||||
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FSDR 129 and 129A1 Project CE |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Eliode Joseph 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Gate and remove FSDR 129A1 from MVUM map, rehab illegal OHV use and marijuana cultivation area, gate section of FSDR 129 and remove public use from MVUM map, rehab this section of road, add/open to public unnumbered rd access to pvt.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35219 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. 7 mi SE Hemphill, Tx, 4.5 mi E of Yellowpine, Tx. | |||||
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Fox's Lodge Special Use Reauthorization Project CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 | 01/2012 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Transfer two special use permit to the new owners of Fox's Lodge. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. Compartment 110 on the Sabine N.F., TX. | |||||
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Lacy Operations, Ltd Sparks Well Gas Pipeline Right-Of-Way Special Use Permit CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 09/01/2011 | 09/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 53.6 ft right-of-way for a pipeline that will parallel an exisitng road. Pipeline will be bored.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33370 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract s-2k-I. compartment 113 on Farm Market 2343 just south of State Highway 87 intersection. | |||||
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Marathon Oil Company - B and H Gas Wells and Marathon Oil Company - Pipeline ROW SUP CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Marathon Oil is seeking approval of Surface Use Plan of Operations for 2 gas wells to be drilled on Federal Lease TXNM103310 and 103111 on the Sabine National Forest in Shelby Co.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tracts S-1a-I and S-1a-II. administrative compartments 26 & 27 in Shelby Co. | |||||
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Marathon Oil Company - U.S.A. Bridges Plan of Development EA |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 09/15/2011 | 11/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Marathon has prensented a Plan of Development for their mineral lease hold a portion of which underlies the Sabine National Forest. There are 12 well pads and associated pipelines and electric lines proposed on the Sabine National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34932 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - project covers 409 acres both private and National Forest System land. 20 miles southeast of Center, TX. | |||||
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Newfield Exploration Company - PDU "ASH" #K1MB Gas Well Pipeline ROW SUP CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
05/2012 |
Nathan Renick 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Well Pad, ROW, and pipeline in Cmpt. 16
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35768 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. 5 miles east of Shelbyville, TX, Shelby County. | |||||
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Newfield Exploration Company - PDU "OAK" #D2MB Gas Well CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 08/29/2011 | 11/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This well is proposed to be drilled on the PDU #Oak" #D1 location which is existing. Ther will be no additional ground disturbance for this activity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36207 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tract S-1a-I. Adiministrative compartment 9. | |||||
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Newfield Exploration Company PDU BIRCH #B1 Gas Well CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/18/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
05/2012 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approval of the Surface Use Plan of Operations for an Application for Permit to Drill submitted to the Bureau of Land Management by Newfield Exploration Comapny for a natural gas well. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tract S-1a-I, Survey B.H. Simpson Survey A-635 and J. Beauchamp Survey A-42. Administrative Compartment 9. | |||||
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Newfield Exploration Company PDU ELM #E1 Gas Well CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/18/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
05/2012 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approval of the Surface Use Plan of Operations for an Application for Permit to Drill submitted to the Bureau of Land Management by Newfield Exploration Comapny for a natural gas well. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - S-1a-I W.J. Crane Survey A-95. Administrative Compartment 19. | |||||
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North Moore RCW Habitat Improvement Project. EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/25/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Nathan Renick 409-625-1940 nrenick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: North Moore Plantation - 9 Compartment prescription - Thinning, longleaf restoration, midstory treatments. Emphasis on RCW habitat improvement. Culvert removal to improve fish passage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33525 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. Texas, Sabine County, 2 miles east of Pineland, 3-4 miles south of Hemphill, North of Farm-to-Market Rd. 2426, Compartments 89-96, 115. | |||||
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Pinnacle Operating Company, Inc – Gas Well Access Road Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 09/01/2011 | 09/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: issue a permit to use an exisitng road 20 ft long and 30 feet wide
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36711 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-2K-II, administrative compartment 107. 8 miles south east of Hemphill Texas on NFSR 1204. | |||||
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Steve Simpson and Associates Inc _ Simpson #114 & #116 Gas Well Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 08/03/2011 | 09/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-787-3870 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Application to Permit to Drill received for 2 gas wells on Federal Leases
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34124 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - S-2k-II. Administrative compartment 106. | |||||
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TPF II East texas gathering, LLC - Newfield-Huxley Gas Pipeline Special use Permit EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
03/2012 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 12 inch ggas pipeline right-of-way adjacent to FM 2694 on the Sabine NF
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=37333 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tracts S-1a-I and S-1a-II. Compartment 9,15,16 & 19 on the Sabine NF. Along FM2694. | |||||
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TXDOT FM 139 Bayou Siepe Bridge Replacement Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Nathan Renick 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: SUP amendment to cover replacement of bridge on FM 139 at Bayou Siepe, Shelby Co, Sabine N.F. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. Project located in C 29, Sabine N.F. | |||||
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Tenaha Thinning Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/30/2010 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: First commercial thinning in 47 pine plantations ranging in age from 18-33 years. Approximately 4,400 acres are involved which includes > 100 acres of inclusions. Location is on the north end of Sabine NF in Shelby and Sabine Counties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29623 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine, Shelby. Shelby County, Compartments 15-16, 18-19, 29-30, 35-37, 39-41, 43-45, 48-49, and 55-57. Stands 12 and 13 in Compartment 57 are located in Sabine County. | |||||
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Thomas to George Transfer of Special Use Permit for Road Right-of-Way CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
12/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: MrGeorge is the new owner of private property land locked by National Forest System land. The speical use permit for the road that access the property needs to be transfered to the new owner. No new use or changes in the permit just extend tenure | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-2K-II, compartment 110,. 10 mile southeast of Hemphill Texas in Sabine County. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Sam Houston Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Double Lake Concession Building Replacement CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 08/31/2011 | 09/2011 |
Cheryl Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the existing concession building with a slightly larger, more efficient, and accessible building.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29676 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - Compartment 93, located about two miles south of Coldspring, Tx. Double Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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Eastex Telephone Line Upgrade CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/20/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Frank Stranimier 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to add an underground fiber optics line in the FM 2025 Right-of-Way, providing service to the Texas Highway Patrol office located at the old Sam Houston National Forest, Coldspring District work center.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36229 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - These compartments are located about 1-5 miles south of Coldspring, TX. Compartments 89, 93, 102, 104, and 105, along FM 2025. | |||||
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Jet USA #3 Well CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
Frank Stranimier 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to develop an oil and/or natural gas well.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36797 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - Compt. 96 is located approximately five miles southeast of Evergreen, TX. Compartment 96. | |||||
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Kidhaw Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/10/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
02/2012 |
Cheryl Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to improve habitat for various wildlife species, including the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, through thinning, prescribe burning, midstory removal, control of non-native invasive plants, and planting of native grasses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35242 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compts. 5 and 6 are located about 2 miles east of Richards, Tx. Compartments 5 and 6. | |||||
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RP Small Crockett Pipeline Special Use CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/22/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Frank Stranimier 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal for a special use permit to construct a pipeline to transport hydrocarbons collected from a well located east of Compartment 71 of the Sam Houston National Forest, to an already existing pipeline in Compartment 72.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35247 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Compts. 71 and 72 are located about 2 miles east of Phelps, Tx. Compartments 71 and 72. | |||||
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Texas Energy Acquisitions Raven 3D Seismic Survey CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/19/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 |
09/2011 |
Frank Stranimier 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to conduct a 3D seismic survey in compartments 13, 14, 21 & 26 - 39, of the Sam Houston National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36717 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. Compartments 13, 14, 21 & 26 - 39. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 26, 32, & 33 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/28/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burning about 4,140 acres in Compartments 26, 32, & 33 would help to improve wildlife habitat, particularly Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32652 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. LEGAL - Compartment 26 is located about 10 miles northwest of New Waverly; Compartments 32 & 33 are located 6 miles northeast of Montgomery. Compartments 26, 32, & 33. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 28 & 37 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed |
Actual: 08/31/2011 03/29/2010 |
10/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn about 2,355 acres in Compartments 28 & 37 to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29677 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. LEGAL - C-28 & 37 are located about nine miles west of New Waverly, Tx. Compartments 28 & 37. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 41, 42, & 50 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to prescribe burn about 4,830 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32693 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. LEGAL - Compts. 41 & 42 are located five miles west of New Waverly, while Compt. 50 is located about 6 miles northwest of New Waverly. Compartments 41, 42, & 50. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Prescribe Burning in Compartments 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/18/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to prescribe burn about 2,770 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32893 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - Compartments 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119 are located about seven miles northwest of Cleveland. Compartments 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119. | |||||
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