Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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 - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (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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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A EIS *NEW LISTING* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/13/2018 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
12/2021 |
Nancy Rusho 202-731-9196 nancy.rusho@usda.gov |
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations will be applicable to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the United States Mining Law. | |||||
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Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Administrative Sites Defense Zones Project CE |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/03/2017 This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. |
Expected:02/2020 |
03/2020 |
Diane Travis 626-574-5239 dhtravis@fs.fed.us |
Description: ANF proposes to improve and maintain defense zones for administrative sites. Sites include recreation residences, communication sites, and campgrounds that currently lack adequate defensible space for protection from unwanted effects of wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52442 |
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Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See map on project page. | |||||
Angeles Crest Highway Fuels Reduction Project CE |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/02/2019 |
Expected:02/2020 |
03/2020 |
Matthew Bokach 626-335-1251 x250 matthewbokach@fs.fed.us |
Description: ANF is proposing to reduce fire risk, and create a safe transportation route along the Angeles Crest highway. Design features will be included to minimize and avoid effects to resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56349 |
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Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along highway 2. | |||||
Forest-Wide Fuelbreak Maintenance Strategy EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2020 |
Expected:03/2021 | 03/2021 |
Diane Travis 626-574-5329 comments-pacificsouthwest-angeles@usda.gov |
Description: Forest-Wide Fuelbreak Maintenance Strategy | |||||
Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest-Wide. | |||||
SHIA Water System Main Line Upgrade Project, Mt. Baldy Rd CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/06/2019 |
Expected:02/2020 |
03/2020 |
Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.us |
Description: The proposed project would replace and realign significant portions of an aging 2-inch diameter galvanized steel water main with a 6-inch diameter high-density polyethelyne (HDPE) pipe. The Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to SHIA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56769 |
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Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 2N, R 7W (SW 1/4 Sec 9,SE 1/4 Sec 8, NE 1/4 Sec 17). | |||||
Williamson Rock and Pacific Crest Trail EIS *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/27/2018 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2020 |
Expected:09/2020 |
09/2020 |
Jose Henriquez-Santos 626-574-5277 angeles_sgmnm@fs.fed.us |
Description: A proposal to provide limited recreational access to a critical wildlife habitat area, with seasonal and long term closures, a user permit system, and construction of a trail, trail bridge, and minor improvements to staging areas and trailheads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43405 |
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Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Portions of T 3N, R9W, Section 7; and T 3N, R10W, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14; SBBM. Within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, near the confluence of Cooper Canyon and Little Rock Creek, partially within the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness, north of Highway 2. | |||||
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Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Maple Canyon Sediment Placement Site Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Graham Breakwell 626-574-5297 grahambreakwell@fs.fed.us |
Description: LA County Department of Public Works proposes to remove up 4.4 mm cubic yards (mcy) of sediment from Big Tujunga Reservoir and place it in the adjacent Maple Canyon, a designated sediment disposal site in the forest plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54402 |
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Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Maple Canyon is approx. 9 miles up Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Sunland and 6 miles north of La Canada. | |||||
San Francisquito Canyon Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Barrier Projects
CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/08/2019 |
Expected:04/2020 |
05/2020 |
Daryl Hodges 626-574-5258 dhodges@fs.fed.us |
Description: The purpose and need are to restore Aquatic Organism Passage along the San Francisquito Canyon Creek and improve aquatic habitat for aquatic organisms (T&E species). ANF proposed to replace existing road culverts at road crossings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56034 |
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Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Los Angeles Gateway District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL Description T6N, R15W, Sections 22, 27; SBBM. East of San Francisquito Canyon Road at Powerhouse #1. | |||||
Special Use Permit for Adams Pack Station, Chantry Flat CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/13/2020 |
Expected:02/2020 |
02/2020 |
Lorraine Gerchas 626-574-5281 lmgerchas@fs.fed.us |
Description: Adams Pack Station, located at Chantry Flat, is seeking a 10 year outfitter and guide permit due to new ownership. All activities and facilities will remain the same as previous operator.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57477 |
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Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of the City of Arcadia in Chantry Flat. | |||||
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Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Blue Ridge Communication Site Inc. Tower Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/19/2018 |
Expected:04/2020 |
05/2020 |
Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 x 230 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.us |
Description: Permit seeker proposes to construct a new 120 foot communication tower to upgrade and replace an existing tower and add cement pads to accommodate the future pre-fabricated equipment buildings and additional tenants utilizing the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55113 |
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Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 3 N, R 8 W, NW 1/4 Section 13. | |||||
San Gabriel River Confluence With Cattle Canyon Improvements Project EIS |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/09/2019 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2019 |
Expected:01/2020 |
01/2020 |
Jeremy Sugden 626-335-1251 x222 jmsugden@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Project was developed to better manage the recreation use and balance the needs for resource protection. The project site encompasses an approximate 2.5-mile reach of the East Fork of the San Gabriel River
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50466 |
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Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T2N R8W Sections 19 and 30, T2N R9W Sections 24, 25, 26, T3N R8W Section 18. T2N R8W Sections 19 and 30, T2N R9W Sections 24, 25, 26, T3N R8W Section 18. | |||||
Trail reconstruction and hazard tree removal on the strawberry
Peak trail. CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 03/03/2020 | 03/2020 |
Matthew Bokach 626-335-1251 x250 matthewbokach@fs.fed.us |
Description: Reroute the Strawberry Peak Trail above the Colby Bridge Trailhead to include construction of approximately five hundred and fifty meters of new trail and dropping approximately twenty dead hazard trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57839 |
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Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Strawberry Peak Trail (13 12w05) and Colby Trail (12w05). | |||||
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Angeles National Forest, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Boquet Canyon Recreation Residence Tract Special Use Reissuance EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Julie Uyehara 626-574-5256 juyehara@fs.fed.us |
Description: Proposal to reissue or amend Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residence Special Use Permits. New permits or amendments would provide protection measures for the unarmored threespine stickleback, an endagered fish, and to the adjacent riparian area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24777 |
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Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Renewal Special Use Permit in the Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residence. | |||||
Golden State Water Co. - Sheep Creek Canyon Tank CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/09/2019 |
Expected:06/2020 |
07/2020 |
Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 x230 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.us |
Description: Issue new special use permit and then determine whether to amend special use authorization to replace and increase amount of storage from 25,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=20596 |
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Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T.3N., R.7W., Section 18. Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest. | |||||
LADWP Adelanto Toluca Line and Road Maintenance CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/26/2018 |
Expected:04/2020 |
05/2020 |
Lorraine Gerchas 626-574-5281 lmgerchas@fs.fed.us |
Description: LADWP is seeking a permit to replace 6 miles of damaged conductors, repair wires on the Adelanto-Toluca transmission line in a post-fire environment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55112 |
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Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T3N AND T4N R13W. | |||||
LADWP NERC compliance Power Plant lines 1 & 2 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 01/27/2020 | 02/2020 |
Lorraine Gerchas 626-574-5281 lmgerchas@fs.fed.us |
Description: A total of 10 sites will require clearance by either grading the surface under the conductor or increasing the height of existing towers to be in compliance with (CPUC) General Order 95 clearance code requirements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55110 |
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Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 9 miles north of the City of Santa Clarita. | |||||
Teresita Pines Organization Camp Construction EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 x230 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.us |
Description: The camp is proposing to modify some of the existing building and construct new facilities including a parking area. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T4N, R8W Section 33. Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest. | |||||
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