Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2020 to 06/30/2020
Stanislaus 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, Stanislaus National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Stanislaus National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Stanislaus National Forest,  Calaveras Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Stanislaus National Forest,  Groveland Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Stanislaus National Forest,  Summit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
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
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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Stanislaus 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
Stanislaus National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 03/29/2019
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2020  		Expected:05/2020
  		11/2020 Beth Martinez
209-288-6307
bethmartinez@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Stanislaus National Forest is evaluating its existing management of oversnow vehicle (OSV) use. The goal of this project is to designate system roads, trails and areas where OSV use will be allowed or prohibited.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46311
Location: UNIT - Stanislaus National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide.
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Stanislaus 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
NDRC Fuel Breaks
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2018  		Expected:04/2020
  		07/2020 Maria Benech
209-965-3434
mbenech@fs.fed.us 
Description: The project would reduce ladder fuels and establish seven 300-foot-wide shaded fuel breaks totaling 22 linear miles (approximately 1,800 acres). Most of the areas proposed for treatment would expand existing fuel breaks.
Location: UNIT - Mi-Wok Ranger District, Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - T02N,R16E,Sec 1-2, 11; T02N,R16E,Sec 34; T01N,R16E,Sec 21, 27, 29; T01S,R16E,Sec 3 & T01S,R17E,Sec 17-18, 20; T01S,R16E, Sec 25-26, 35 & T01S,R17E,Sec 6; T01S,R16E,Sec 27, 35-36 & T2S,R17E,Sec 5-8. Northwest side of Mi-Wok Ranger District and Southwest side of Groveland Ranger District.
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Stanislaus National Forest,   Calaveras 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
Candy Rock Quarry Management
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ray Cablayan
209-813-6017
rcablayan@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a permanent Forest Order with limitations on recreational target shooting at the Candy Rock Quarry.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37952
Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Calaveras. LEGAL - Sec 20 T4N R15E. Two acres off 4N73Y, accessed from Candy Rock Road (4N80Y) and Highway 4.
Mattley Meadow Restoration Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2019  		Expected:07/2020
  		08/2021 Zachary Croyle
209-813-6034
zachary.croyle@usda.gov 
Description: Improve meadow hydrologic function and habitat by filling-in gullies using onsite materials and re-routing a segment of motorized trail around a meadow.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56125
Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Calaveras. LEGAL - sections 8 & 17, T7N R17E MDBM. Mattley Meadow is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Arnold and 2.5 miles southeast of the east end of Salt Springs reservoir, south of forest road 7N16.
Prather / Medusa Forest Resilience Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2018
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2020  		Expected:07/2020
  		07/2020 Joseph Aragon
209-813-6042
joseph.w.aragon@usda.gov 
Description: Reduce wildfire risk, promote forest health, and protect resource values.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57099
Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Township 6N, Range 16E Sections 13, 23-25; Township 6N Range 17E Sections 7-10, 15-18, 19-22, 28-32. General area of Prather Meadows, Big Rattlesnake Creek, and Little Rattlesnake Creek. The project is located on the Calaveras Ranger District in Tuolumne County, California, northeast of Arnold and so.
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Stanislaus National Forest,   Groveland 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
Ackerson Livestock Handling Facilities
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/01/2019  		Expected:01/2020
  		05/2021 Dawn Coultrap
209-288-6315
dawncoultrap@usda.gov 
Description: Construct an approximately 200' x 200' corral near Forest Road 1S25. Construct 0.3 miles of fence to create a lane to the new corral. Minor road improvements if needed to accommodate cattle truck access to the corral. Cut down logs and hazard trees.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56675
Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of Forest Road 1S25, just west of intersection with 1S25A. Township 1S, Range 19E, Northeast Quarter of Section 23.
Mountain Tunnel Improvement Special Use Authorization
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 01/14/2020  01/2020 Michael Jow
209-962-7825 x 529
mjow@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP) authorizing temporary construction activities including road reconstruction, staging area use and maintenance, and use of National Forest System roads to access and maintain Mountain Tunnel facilities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54922
Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - T1S, R16-18E. Various locations along National Forest System roads within the Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District that access the City and County of San Francisco, SFPUC's Mountain Tunnel.
North Merced Prescribed Burn
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 01/24/2020  04/2020 Ryan Kalinowski
209-288-6323
rkalinowski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Prescribed burning on up to 12,000 acres to reduce fuels and increase the resiliency and quality of wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55562
Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mariposa, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties, Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District, T2S R18E Sec.13,24,25; T2S R19E Sec.15-22,25-36; T2S R20E Sec.30; and T3S R19E Sec.2-6.
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Stanislaus National Forest,   Summit 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
Clark Fork Corral Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/01/2019  		Expected:01/2020
  		06/2020 Dawn Coultrap
209-288-6315
dawncoultrap@usda.gov 
Description: Replace and relocate the Clark Fork allotment corral. Corral footprint will be approximately 200 x 150 feet. Minor road improvements on road 7N30Y may be needed to accommodate cattle truck access.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56676
Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 7N, Range 20E, Section 32. Proposed corral location is at the end of road 7N30Y, northwest of the Sand Flat campground.
Cow Creek Water System Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jesika Ellis-D'Orsay
209-965-3434 ext 5312
jmellis@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue permit to construct 0.15 mile of road to access well and pump for Cow Creek Recreation Residence Tract Association.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42116
Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 27 T5N R18E. Cow Creek Recreation Residence Tract, behind cabins 45, 47 and 49.
Pinecrest Campgrounds
EA
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah LaPlante
603-536-6237
slaplante@fs.fed.us 
Description: Improvements at Pinecrest and Meadowview Campgrounds including rehabilitation of the adjacent Shadow of the Me-Wuk Trail and a forest plan amendment addressing use of an adjacent parking lot.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47902
Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 21-22 T4N R18E. Pinecrest Campground on Pinecrest Lake Road and Meadowview Campground on Dodge Ridge Road.
Pinecrest Lake Resort Manager's Residence Permit Reissue
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jesika Ellis-D'Orsay
209-965-3434 ext 5312
jmellis@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue permit for occupancy and maintenance of a manager's residence on lot 107 in the Pinecrest Recreation Residence Tract.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51600
Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 23, T6N R20E, MDBM. Pinecrest Recreation Residence Tract Lot 107.
Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment on the Stanislaus National Forest
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management
- Research and Development 		 Completed  Actual: 12/05/2019  07/2020 Eric Knapp
530-226-2555
eric.e.knapp@usda.gov 
Description: Complete research study in the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest to evaluate tree adaptations to climate change.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57120
Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - T4N, R18E, Sec. 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33. The project is located adjacent to the communities of Strawberry and Pinecrest in California.
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