Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Walker 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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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
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 01/2011 |
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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Chippewa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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EAB Sanitation CE CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 10/06/2010 | 10/2010 |
Gary Swanson 218-335-8652 ghswanson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Quick response and removal of ash trees with emerald ash borer (EAB). Specific to initial EAB detections on the Chippewa National Forest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. No specific location. Determined by detection of EAB on National Forest Lands. | |||||
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MPCA Monitoring Wells CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/25/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Mary Humenberger 218-246-3455 mhumenberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation, monitoring, maintenance of three wells – one on each district | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - NE S17 T148N R28W (Dunbar Lake), SW S2 T57N R25W (Murphy Lake), NW S3 T144N R28W (Hole-in-Bog Lake). Dunbar Lake (Blackduck), Murphy Lake (Deer River), Hole-in-Bog Lake (Walker). | |||||
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Non-native Invasive Plants (NNIP) Management Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/14/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 |
05/2011 |
Thomas Heutte 907-228-4132 theutte@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use an adaptive management driven multi-agency approach to 1) Prevent the further spread of NNIP 2). Prevent and reduce impacts from existing NNIP infestations in the area. 3). Restore the land's resistance to NNIP | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. Forest-wide. | |||||
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Qwest Special Use Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 11/08/2010 | 10/2010 |
Catherine Thompson 218-335-8655 cjthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue Special Use Permit for telephone line on NFS lands with no change in existing infrastructure. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. Numerous locations across the forest. | |||||
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Reservoir Operating Plan Evaluation (ROPE) Study EIS |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/02/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
06/2010 |
Luke Rutten 218-335-8666 lrutten@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Operation of Federal dams and coordination with operators of non-Federal dams in the headwaters of the Mississippi River area between Bemidji and St. Paul | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. Upper Mississippi River between Bemidji and St. Paul. | |||||
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Chippewa National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Great Lakes Gas Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/09/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Catherine Thompson 218-335-8655 cjthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization to replace an expiring one. The changes are administrative. There are no changes to the facilities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District, Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass, Itasca. Forest-wide. Location available upon request. | |||||
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Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Compartment 86 Stand 41, 54, 79 Riparian Planting CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/07/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
06/2011 |
Jeff Allison 218-835-3115 jmallison@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Planting white pine and other species in the riparian zone of a marsh, wetland. Waiting for survey results in July 2010. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T147N R31W Sections 2 and 3. A marsh, wetland southwest of South Twin Lake. | |||||
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Ecological and Hydrological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer on Black Ash CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Research |
Completed | Actual: 10/12/2010 | 10/2010 |
Gary Swanson 218-335-8652 ghswanson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Research project in cooperation with Northern Reseach and University of Minnesota. Treatments consist of replications of group selection, patch clear cuts, girdling in addition to the control. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. Several locations along Third River road and NW of Round Lake. | |||||
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Ladyslipper Interpretive Trail CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/17/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
07/2011 |
Patti Hines 218-835-3113 phines@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct a one half mile long, interpretive trail by the ladyslipper byway parking lot. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T147N, R30W, Section 33. West of the Scenic Highway, a mile north of Pennington. | |||||
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Pennington Woodcock Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/28/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
03/2011 |
Cory Mlodik 218-835-3119 corymlodik@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve habitat for woodcock by shearing alder/aspen near water and maybe some mowing in existing wildlife openings. Combined areas total about 45 acres. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N R30W Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, and 15. About two miles southeast of Pennington by various creeks. | |||||
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Popple River Rock Spawning Reef CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jeff Allison 218-835-3115 jmallison@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sept. 15, 2010 decided to put on Hold waiting for DNR approval. Reef of small rocks in Popple River for walleye spawning. Waiting on DNR approval of the project design. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T149N R27W Section 15. In Popple River near bridge on County Road 126 (FR 3673). | |||||
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Rabideau CCC Camp Management EA |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 06/2011 |
Ann Long-Voelkner 218-335-8616 alongvoelkner@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Updates to the use and management of the CCC camp, including seasons of use, maintained buildings, and non-structural land uses. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T148N R31N Sections 12 and 13, T148N R30W Section 18. Rabideau CCC Camp. | |||||
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Scenic Gravel Pit Expansion EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Leo Johnson 218-835-3107 ljohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Expand the Scenic Gravel pit downward into the water table to get more gravel. Consider gating the access road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T148N, R30W, Section 6 and T149N, R30W, Section 31. East of the Scenic Highway 4 miles south of Blackduck. | |||||
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Wagner Lake Resource Management EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2010 |
Expected:09/2011 | 09/2013 |
Leo Johnson 218-835-3107 ljohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Timber sale, reforestation, and various other associated projects. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T148N R27, 28, 29W; T149N R27, 28, 29W; and T150N R27, 28N. Between Island Lake, Round Lake, and Wagner Creek. | |||||
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Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Clark Septic – Lot#5 South Highbanks summer home tract CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/25/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
05/2011 |
Mary Humenberger 218-246-3455 mhumenberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Septic tank and mound system | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - S31 T146N R27W. Lot #5 South Highbanks summer home tract. | |||||
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Six Mile Dam CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/09/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
09/2011 |
Eric Raitanen 218-246-3475 ericraitanen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Six mile dam is delapidated and not functioning and is a barrier to fish migration. This poject will replace the dam with a structure that passes fish and has low maintenance. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T144N R27W S17. Deer River Range District Cass County, MN. | |||||
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Spruce EA EA |
- Research |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/13/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Randall Kolka 218-326-7115 rkolka@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Research project with climate change manipulation focusing on the combined response of multiple levels of warming at ambient or elevated CO2 levels. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T158N R25W. Southern unit of the Marcell Experimental Forest. | |||||
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Suomi Hills Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area Trail Project EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Michael Martin 218-246-3479 mikemartin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conversion of low standard roads to trails, new trail construction, building trail shelters, installation of gates/berms on system roads/unclassified roads, and parking areas within the Soumi Hills SPNM Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T 58 N, R 26 W. The project area is located west of MN Highway 38; south and east of Itasca County Road 48; and north of the forest boundary. The project is within the designated Soumi Hills SPNM Area as defined by. | |||||
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White Oak Sled Dog Classic Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/25/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Mary Humenberger 218-246-3455 mhumenberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Permit for dog sled race | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. Using snowmobile trails from DR to Northome to Bigfork to Marcell. | |||||
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Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Former Cass Lake Ranger District Office CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/24/2004 |
Expected:06/2011 |
09/2011 |
Catherine Thompson 218-335-8655 cjthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of old district office | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. Old administrative site in Cass Lake, MN. | |||||
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Ojibway Resort CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Steven Frick 218-547-6002 ext 112 scfrick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: provide recreational opportunities for the general public on National Forest land | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Gov’t. Lot 2, Section 30, Township 145 North, Range 30 West. resort is located on Chippewa National Forest land on the east shore of Pike Bay, Walker Ranger District. | |||||
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South Leech Lake 2 Resource Management Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 12/2011 |
Deborah Overton 218-547-6002 x130 doverton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: SLL2 area timber sale, reforestation, timber stand improvement, seeding/planting; road decommissioning for aquatic/soil resources; update MVUM; wildlife habitat maintenance/ improvement using fire; small projects to maintain/improve other resources | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T142N R28-31W and T142-145N R28-31W. South of Leech Lake to Forest boundary, between Ten Mile Lake and County Highway 125. | |||||
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West Branch Site CE |
- Facility management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Catherine Thompson 218-335-8655 cjthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of surplus facility. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. SW 1/4 lying northerly and easterly of the centerline of Township Road 10 as it existed in 1998. | |||||
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