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 - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Gold Beach Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, High Cascades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Powers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Wild Rivers 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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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS *UPDATED* |
- 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 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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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Forest Plan Amendments for the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/22/2019 |
Expected:08/2020 |
05/2021 |
David Krantz 541-618-2082 dkrantz@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua, Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28132 |
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Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema NF. | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Forest Wide Forest Wide Sensitive Plant Habitat Enhancement in the SIA and HCRD CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2018 |
Expected:07/2020 |
07/2020 |
Stuart Osbrack 541-592-4052 sosbrack@fs.fed.us |
Description: The forest wide sensitive plant habitat enhancement project encompasses 8 plant species located at 201 sub-populations totaling 634 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53516 |
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Location: UNIT - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Oregon. COUNTY - Siskiyou, Curry, Jackson, Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest wide habitat enhancement project. Huckleberry restoration will take place in the Jackson Creek Watershed HUC10-1710030202 & Headwaters Rogue River Watershed HUC10-1710030701). | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
ERFO 2019 CE |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 |
Expected:06/2020 | 06/2020 |
Scott Blower 541-471-6745 sblower@fs.fed.us |
Description: Proposed action is to repair the multiple ERFO sites within the current road prism to restore traffic to the roadway. | |||||
Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District, Gold Beach Ranger District, Powers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. repairing several roads across the Forest in most Districts. | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Gold Beach Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Shasta Agness Landscape Restoration Project EIS |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/25/2019 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2020 |
Expected:08/2020 |
08/2020 |
Michelle Calvert 541/471-6788 Michelle.Calvert@usda.gov |
Description: Improve or maintain the quality of unique forest habitats, accelerate late seral conditions, improve or restore aquatic and riparian habitat, and promote quality sustainable recreational opportunities; project-specific plan amendment proposed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49607 |
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Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in Curry and Josephine County, Oregon, approximately 30 miles northeast of Gold Beach, Oregon, on the Gold Beach and Wild Rivers Ranger District. | |||||
Southport Timber Road Access CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/14/2018 |
Expected:07/2020 |
07/2020 |
Gary Einck 541-618-2037 geinck@fs.fed.us |
Description: SouthPort Timber Co. proposes to open, use and maintain approximately 0.2 miles (1,056 feet) of existing, non-system road to access their private property. No other access exists and this road was most likely used in the past.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55092 |
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Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Township 36S Range 13W Section 20. Quosatana Creek. | |||||
Sudden Oak Death Treatment on the RRSNF-Gold Beach Ranger District CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/29/2020 |
Expected:05/2020 |
05/2020 |
Charles Grell 541-247-3683 charles.grell@usda.gov |
Description: Authorizes treatment of sudden oak death for vegetation infected by the non-native pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum. Treatment units that meet the project criteria may occur throughout the GBRD within several land use allocations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58234 |
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Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Coos, Curry, Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. across the Gold Beach Ranger District, based on project criteria. | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, High Cascades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
AT&T Cell Tower Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/09/2020 |
Expected:02/2020 |
02/2020 |
Gary Einck 541-618-2037 geinck@fs.fed.us |
Description: Crown Castle (Agent for AT&T) is proposing to replace 80 foot existing self-support tower with a 150 foot self-support tower to provide elevation and space for equipment for 4 wireless communication providers and other users requesting collocation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57464 |
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Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Township 37S, Range 4E, Section 8. South of Highway 140 and west of Big Elk Road. | |||||
AT&T Fiber Optic Installation CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/21/2020 | 05/2020 |
Gary Einck 541-618-2037 geinck@fs.fed.us |
Description: AT&T proposing to install a fiber optic line at Highway 140 near Fish Lake for 4.3 miles to the top of Robinson Butte communications site. The fiber optic line will be placed in conduit and will follow an existing, authorized electrical right-of-way
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57465 |
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Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Township 37S, Range 4E, Section 8. Near Fish Lake and along Highway 140. | |||||
Bowen WUI Project CE |
- Fuels management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Anne Trapanese 541-365-7097 atrapanese@fs.fed.us |
Description: The intent of this project is to reduce fuels, and increase resiliency of the stands through commercial, and mechanical thinning. Activity fuels may be either piled, or loped and scattered.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53511 |
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Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T35S, R3E, Sec 29 and 30 FS Lands west of Willow Lake. Located in the Big Butte Springs Watershed, about 5 miles east of Butte Falls, Oregon. | |||||
Fish Lake Boat Ramp Extension CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2018 |
Expected:03/2020 |
03/2020 |
Steven Brazier 435-865-3726 sbrazier@fs.fed.us |
Description: The intent of this project is to improve the safety of and extend the season for launching trailered boats into Fish Lake. By expanding the current boat ramp it will make the lake accessible during low water years. The ramp can be paved or rocked.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53501 |
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Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T36S R4E sec 35. Fish lake is a reservoir at the headwaters of the North Fork of Little Butte Creek, near the Cascade crest just south of Highway 140. | |||||
Hoyt Tank and Trench Project CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2018 |
Expected:01/2019 |
01/2019 |
Robert Cochran 307-548-5308 rcochran@fs.fed.us |
Description: Authorize the installation of a buried cistern and waterline at a recreation residence (Hoyt, Lot1, Tract H, Block B) to provide water for the residence. The system would be buried behind the already permitted outbuilding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53502 |
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Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T.36S, R.4E, Sec.4. Located near Fish Lake at the headwaters of the North Fork of Little Butte Creek. The cabin location is Hoyt, Lot 1, Tract H Block B. | |||||
Stella Restoration Project EIS |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 05/12/2018 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2020 |
Expected:11/2020 |
04/2021 |
Elizabeth Bly 541-560-3465 elizabeth.bly@usda.gov |
Description: The Stella project's objectives are to restore and reestablish forest structure and pattern, vegetation composition, and diversity, and riparian communities to conditions that are more resilient to natural disturbances.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53241 |
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Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson. LEGAL - North of the town of Prospect eat of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness and South of Rabbit Ears. This area is located north of the town of Prospect, east of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, and south of Rabbit Ears. | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Powers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Iron Mountain Communication Site CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/09/2018 |
Expected:10/2019 |
10/2019 |
Gary Einck 541-618-2037 geinck@fs.fed.us |
Description: This is an existing communication site that the current permitee is not interested in anymore. The new permitee would use the site for amateur radio operations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55083 |
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Location: UNIT - Powers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Township 33S Range 12W Section 27. Iron Mountain. | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Hart-Tish Recreation Site Water System Improvements CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/07/2018 |
Expected:01/2019 |
01/2019 |
Donna Mickley 303-275-5239 dmickley@fs.fed.us |
Description: Upgrades and maintenance on the water and wastewater systems at Hart-Tish Recreation Site adjacent to Applegate Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55065 |
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Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Applegate Lake. | |||||
Upper Applegate Watershed Restoration EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 09/25/2019 |
Expected:05/2020 |
05/2020 |
Donna Mickley (541) 899-3800 dmickley@fs.fed.us |
Description: Restore biological, physical, and chemical processes and functions to ensure the long-term ecological sustainability of the public lands in the Upper Applegate Watershed. This project is jointly proposed between BLM and FS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52305 |
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Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 52,000 acre sixth field watershed is located in the Applegate Valley to the south of Ruch, Oregon. | |||||
Upper Bull Gap Trail Modification CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/08/2018 |
Expected:08/2020 |
08/2020 |
Donna Mickley 303-275-5239 dmickley@fs.fed.us |
Description: Adding natural challenge features to the Upper Bull Gap Trail for approximately 1 mile. The trail begins at the Mt Ashland ski area parking lot, and ends at the junction of forest road 2080.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55070 |
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Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt Ashland Ski Area parking lot. | |||||
Weatherbee Mining Claim EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karla Gallegos 541-471-6708 kgallegos@fs.fed.us |
Description: Placer mine, removing mineral deposit from an ancient channel (underground). Project would remove approximately 40 cubic yards of material per year. Removal process would primarily pick and shovel, using a winch to move material mid-slope.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38263 |
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Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T. 48 N., R. 10 W., Section 22, SW 1/4, Mt. Diablo Meridian, Siskiyou County, California. Elliott Creek, approximatley 10 miles south of Oregon/California border. | |||||
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Wild Rivers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Large Wood Supply for Stream Restoration Projects CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2018 |
Expected:09/2018 |
03/2019 |
Chris Park 541-471-6761 cpark@fs.fed.us |
Description: Identifying, marking, and removing roadside conifers, in the East Fork Illinois Watershed, to be used for stream restoration. Trees measuring 15" to 30" in diameter, located in over stocked stands near stream projects would be used.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53487 |
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Location: UNIT - Wild Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Josephine. LEGAL - T39S, R06W; T40S, R06 07W; T41S, R06 07 08W. East Fork Illinois Watershed. | |||||
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