Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2021 to 06/30/2021
San Bernardino National Forest

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, San Bernardino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Arrowhead Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Cajon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  San Jacinto 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 11/28/2012  01/2013 Susan Ellsworth
775-355-5313
susanellsworth@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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nationwide.
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 09/13/2018
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
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
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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San Bernardino 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
Carbonate Habitat Mineral Withdrawal
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Minerals and Geology 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Scott Eliason
909-382-2830
seliason@fs.fed.us 
Description: Requested Mineral Withdrawal to implement portions of the Carbonate Habitat Management Strategy, and also to enable mitigation elements of two separate proposed mining projects on the San Bernardino National Forest. Decision authority is with DOI.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54410
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 25 miles northeast of San Bernardino, California and 8.5 miles south of the unincorporated community of Lucerne Valley, California.
Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Translocation
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  On Hold
This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA.  		N/A  N/A David Austin
909-382-2733
daaustin@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to issue 10(a)(1)(A) permits in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, for the reestablishment and/or population augmentation of the federally endangered mountain yellow-legged frog.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52287
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Tahquitz and Willow canyons, Bluff Lake/Siberia Creek, and Sugarloaf Pond on the San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, California. The proposed sites are within Tahquitz and Willow canyons, Bluff Lake/Siberia Creek, and Sugarloaf Pond on the San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, California.
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San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Santa Ana Watershed Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Forest Health
EIS
 - Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Tasha Hernandez
909-382-2905
thernandez@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fuels reduction within a 21,000-acre analysis area to reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire to adjacent communities, organizational camps, and recreation residences. Occurs within Sugarloaf IRA.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24122
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District, Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T1N, T2N; R1W, R1E, R2E. North of San Gorgonio Wilderness along State Highway 38 up to the south end of Big Bear and Snow Summit Ski Resorts.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Arrowhead 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
Green Valley Lake Communications Site - San Bernardino County ISD
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Heidi Hoggan
760-285-9950
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Designate a new low-power non-broadcast Communications Site at Green Valley Lake. Issue a lease to SB County Info Service Dept for a Private Mobile Radio Service facility - 115' mono-pole, a 20'x20' equip shelter & diesel generator in 6'x8' building.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58077
Location: UNIT - Arrowhead Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T. 2 N., R. 2 W., Section 22, SBBM, Keller Peak Quadrangle. Approximate Latitude 34? 14'42.90"N; Longitude 117? 4'38.67"W . North of Green Valley Lake community, off of Holcomb Creek Road, adjacent to existing water tank.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Big Bear 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
Holcomb Valley Seasonal Closure
CE
 - Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Scott Eliason
909-382-2830
seliason@fs.fed.us 
Description: Seasonal closure in the Holcomb Valley area for resource protection and public health and safety. Gates would be installed, and closed by Forest Order based on wintery conditions when driving would be unsafe and damage the roads and other resources.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48754
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Holcomb Valley area, east and north of (but not including) Polique Canyon Road (2N09) to Highways 38 and 18 and the San Bernardino National Forest boundary.
MTRD 2017 Road Decommissioning and Watershed Improvement
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Scott Eliason
909-382-2830
seliason@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project would decommission system roads, and redesignate one system road as open to administrative use only. Project emphasis is on the Holcomb Valley Baldwin Lake Special Interest Area, with two roads beyond the SIA.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48529
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountaintop Ranger District.
North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project
EA
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/16/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2020  		Expected:03/2021
  		03/2021 Thad Chavez
909-382-2772
thadchavez@fs.fed.us 
Description: Landscape scape restoration project on the north side of the Big Bear Valley. Treatments focus on community protection and restoring natural conditions of periodic fire to the landscape using prescribed fire and mechanical treatments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58467
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Bear area, Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County, California.
SCE - Doble Circuit Grid Reliability and Maintenance Project
EA
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/16/2017  		Expected:09/2020
  		10/2020 Jerry Sirski
909-382-2690
jsirski@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Southern California Edison Co. is proposing to replace 385 wood poles with light weight steel poles; replace, remove and install 200 anchors and down guys; and re-conductor the overhead 33kV line along the Doble Circuit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49223
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Multiple sections of Township 3 North, Ranges 1 and @ East, SBBM. The proposed project is located west of Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley between the Cottonwood substation to the north and the Gold Hill substation to the south, in San Bernardino County, California.
Snow Summit Communication Site Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2021  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Designation of Snow Summit Communication Site & preparation of a Communication Site Management Plan; Issuance of a communications use lease to Eco-Site for the construction, operation and maintenance of a cellular/wireless communications facility.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57777
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 1 East, NENE of Section 29, Big Bear Lake Quadrangle, approximate latitude and longitude is: 34.235497, -116.892328. 880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake CA, 92315 within the existing Snow Summit Ski Resort maintenance yard on National Forest System lands within the Mountaintop Ranger District.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Cajon 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
Lytle Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2021  		Expected:09/2021  09/2021 Michael Page
760-248-9243
michael.j.page@usda.gov 
Description: The Lytle Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project will focus on treating fuels in Lytle Creek Canyon and San Savaine Ridge in order to reduce the overall volatility of the are during a wildland fire while protecting natural resources and communities
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59407
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lytle Creek Canyon.
North Mill Creek Communications Site - Renegade Towers LLC
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2021  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Heidi Hoggan
760-285-9950
Heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Improve wireless communication coverage along Hwy 38 btwn Angeles Oaks & Mountain Home Village area with a small facility designed to accommodate multiple carriers. The site would be designated and an authorization would be issued to Renegade Towers.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59591
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - SWNE of Section 32 of Township 1 North, Range 1 West, SBBM. South of Angeles Oaks, North of Mountain Home Village, west of Hwy 38 off Thomas Hunting Grounds FS road 1N12, at end of spur road 1N12C.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   San Jacinto 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
Anza Electric Permit Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013  		Expected:05/2021
  		07/2021 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: This project is to renew the operating permit for Anza Electric, the public utility on the southern half of the San Jacinto Ranger District. Occurs within the Pyramid Peak B, Horse Creek Ridge, Hixon Flat, and Cactus Springs B IRAs
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=23286
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The San Jacinto Ranger District.
Black Mountain Fire Lookout Permit for UC San Diego HPWREN Wildfire Alert Cameras
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/24/2021  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Heidi Hoggan
760-285-9950
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Permit to authorize UCSD for HPWREN cameras to provide real time situational awareness for wildfires for federal, state & local fire agencies. Cameras & radios would be underneath the existing fire lookout and solar panel added to roof.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59566
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - SENE of Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 2 East, SBBM. Southwest of Boulder Basin Camp Ground,end of FSR4S86, Black Mountain Road.
Cranston Fire Reforestation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 11/12/2020  11/2020 Lance Woolley
(909) 382-2858
lance.woolley@usda.gov 
Description: Replanting of conifers in areas that were previously forested prior to the 2018 Cranston Fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57870
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project location is within the 2018 Cranston Fire footprint in the general area of Mountain Center, CA.
Frontier Pinyon Pines Fiber Optic Line Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 03/30/2021  04/2021 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Authorization for 2280' underground fiber optic line within existing dirt road northeast of the Pinyon Pines Community NE from the corner of Pinesmoke Road and Stonecrest Road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58121
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Township 6 South, Range 5 East, southeast corner of section 34, San Bernardino Base Meridian, Toro Peak Quadrangle. Northeast of Pinyon Pines Community; ~ latitude longitude of start point: 33.598084?; -116.449636?. Extends NE from the corner of Pinesmoke Road & Stonecrest Road to boundary of APN:635290015.
Garner Grazing Allotment Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/17/2012
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 Lance Criley
619-445-6235 x3457
lcriley@fs.fed.us 
Description: Assess grazing allotment, grazing program, determine compliance with Forest Plan and the 1995 Rescission Act Specifically for the Garner Allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33253
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Portions of T5S, R2E, Sections 35-36; T5S, R3E, Sections 26-29, 31-35; T6S, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 12; T6S, R3E, Sections 2-6, 8, 10-27, 34, 35. The approximately 16,586 acre Garner allotment is located about 3 miles southwest of the town of Idyllwild, California.
Makerville, LLC - Road Use Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 01/07/2021  03/2021 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Issue a FLPMA permit for existing 300' x 12' dirt driveway to Makerville for the maximum allowable term under Forest Service Special Uses Handbook 2709.11, Chapter 10 (currently 30 years but subject to change with handbook revisions).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59249
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - southeast corner of the northeast corner of section 10, Township 6 South, Range 5 East, San Bernardino Base Meridian, Toro Peak Quadrangle. The site is located in the community of Pinyon Pines, south of Hwy 74, off Pinion Flats Transfer Station Road at the northeast end of the Sawmill Trailhead.
Mountain Center Communications Site - Renegade Towers, LLC
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/24/2021  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Improve wireless communication coverage along Highway 74 between Mt. Center and Hemet with a small facility designed to accommodate multiple carriers. The site would be designated and a communications use lease would be issued to Renegade Towers, LLC
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56971
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Idyllwild Quadrangle, SBBM, Township 5 South, Range 2 East, southeast 1/4 of section 26. Between Mt Center and Hemet, north of Hwy 74 west of the junction with McGaugh Road, along existing powerline road.
ROW from Hwy 74 to Lookout Mountain
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Heidi Hoggan
909-382-2945
hhoggan@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issuance of a 20 year FLPMA special use permit to RFNHND Kennedy Trust for use and maintenance of an existing 20 foot wide by 0.23 mile long access road from Hwy 74 to privately owned property on Lookout Mountain.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49168
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - township 7 south, range 4 east, section 16. Existing dirt road, South off of Hwy 74, east of Hwy 371, West of the Santa Rosa Indian Reservation, 0.23 miles to private land on Lookout Mt.
SJRD Wild and Scenic Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Special area management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 11/30/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		05/2021 Andrew Smith
909-382-2922
andrew.e.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Development of a Wild and Scenic Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for Bautista Creek, the North Fork of the San Jacinto River, Palm Canyon Creek and Fuller Mill Creek. Occurs within Hixon Flat, Rouse Hill, and Pyramid Peak A IRAs.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34053
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Segments of Palm Canyon Creek, Bautista Creek, Fuller Mill Creek and the North Fork of the San Jacinto River.
San Jacinto Ranger District Habitat Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Heritage resource management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 02/26/2021  02/2021 Lance Woolley
909-382-2858
lance.woolley@usda.gov 
Description: Protection of special status plant and wildlife species and their habitats as well as cultural resources, through simple restoration methods and/or placement of barriers on an as-needed basis on the San Jacinto Ranger District.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59546
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. San Jacinto Ranger District.
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