Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring Nationwide Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Nancy Rusho 228, subpart A. Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-731-9196 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 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.
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Amendments to Land - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:07/2020 07/2020 John Shivik Management Plans Regarding - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 801-625-5667 Sage-grouse Conservation 08/02/2019 [email protected] EIS Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch- Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south- central Wyoming and northern Colorado. Carson City to Glenbrook - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2020 06/2021 Marnie Bonesteel Powerline Rebuild Scoping Start 04/10/2020 775-352-1240 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Rebuild approximately 9.23 mile, 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line within the existing right-of-way between the Voltaire Substation in Carson City, Nevada and Glenbrook Substation, Douglas County, Nevada. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58015 Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Carson City Nevada, from Voltaire Canyon heading west across U.S. Highway 50 to the intersection of Nevada State Route 28 and Spooner Summit, then parallels old Highway 50 to Glenbrook.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Forest-wide Prescribed Fire - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:11/2020 01/2021 Duncan Leao Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 530-543-2660 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: We propose to apply prescribed fire on up to 100,000 acres of national forest system lands per year to improve native vegetation and wildlife habitats and to reduce risk of uncharacteristic wildfire. Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Sierra, Tuolumne, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Humboldt-Toiyabe Integrated - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A James Winfrey Invasive Plant Treatment (other than forest products) 775-355-5308 Project [email protected] EIS v Description: The purpose of this analysis is to update current management to provide for integrated and timely management of invasive species, now and in the future, with the goal of promoting healthy and thriving native plant communities across the HTNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53031 Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project addresses invasive plant treatments across the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands in the State of Nevada.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Arc Dome Fish Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2020 10/2020 Jim Harvey Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-355-5343 EA 03/15/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Nevada Department of Wildlife has proposed to restore Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in two stream systems within the Arc Dome Wilderness. In order to reintroduce LCT, non-native fish will be removed via chemical treatment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52997 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District, Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Reese River and Stewart Creek stream systems in the Arc Dome Wilderness.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Amsel 2020 Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2020 09/2020 Carolyn Helm CE Scoping Start 06/18/2020 775-455-2192 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Locatable mineral exploration project in southern Monitor Range. Construction of twenty-one (21) drill sites with 1,083 feet of travel on existing roads. No new road construction, reconstruction, or timber cutting is proposed within project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58254 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T6N R46E sections 7 & 8, Mount Diablo Base & Meridian. Project is located in the southern Monitor Range near Hunts Canyon, Northeast of Tonopah, Nevada. Caldera 2020 Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2020 09/2020 Carolyn Helm Project Scoping Start 06/18/2020 775-455-2192 CE [email protected] v *NEW LISTING* Description: Mineral exploration project in southern Shoshone Mountains. Construction of ten (10) drill sites and 4,440 feet of road construction or reconstruction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58259 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T9N R39E sections 13 & 14; T9N R40E sections 7, 18, 19, & 20. Project is located in southern Shoshone Mountains north of Tonopah, Nevada. Indian Valley Greater Sage- - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/27/2020 05/2020 Lance Brown grouse Habitat Improvement 775-964-2671 Project [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to remove pinyon pine and juniper on up to 17,000 acres within the Indian Valley *UPDATED* project area. Treatment would be done on foot using chainsaws and other hand tools. No vehicles or mechanized equipment would be operated off Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52200 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Access to the project is approximately 55 miles south of Austin, NV and 55 miles north of Tonopah, NV on the Reese River %u2013 Cloverdale Road, also marked as Road # 018 on the Austin-Tonopah Visitor Maps.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bald Peak Minerals Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2020 05/2021 David Risley Project Comment Period Public Notice 760-932-5821 EA 02/28/2019 [email protected] Description: The Proposed Action consists of 11 exploration drill sites, from which each constructed site a core drill will be utilized to drill one to three exploration drill holes. This will be a helicopter supported operation with no new roads constructed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55213 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Activities are proposed in Sections 3, 4, 9, & 17, Township 5 North, Range 27 East, and Sections 9 &10, Township 5 North, Range 27A East; Mount Diablo Base & Meridian . 9 miles East-Northeast of Aurora Townsite; and on the Western flank of Bald Peak . Bodie Hills California Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Anne Orlando Improvement Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/10/2017 7609325853 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] v Description: This project will remove conifers from about 2,200 acres of sagebrush ecosystems in the Bodie Hills within California to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52199 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the NV/CA State line about 15 miles NE of Bridgeport, CA. Bridgeport Southwest - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2020 03/2021 Douglas Clarke Rangeland Project Comment Period Public Notice (775) 778-6127 EA 07/06/2019 [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: Proposal is to convert 4 sheep allotments into 2 Cattle allotments and authorize cattle grazing in these two allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49993 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. approximately 8 miles south of Bridgeport, California.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Marietta T-4 West Minerals - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2020 09/2020 David Risley Exploration Project Scoping Start 08/06/2019 760-932-5821 CE [email protected] Description: proposal is to conduct exploration drilling for locatable minerals from 6 constructed drill sites . Total project disturbance is estimated at 0.5 acres. Activities, includi Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55957 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The southern flanks of the Excelsior Mountains, Mineral County, NV. Swauger Creek Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A David Easton Reduction Project - Fuels management 760-932-5804 CE [email protected] Description: The purpose for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, promote under story regeneration in sage-steppe, mountain shrub, mixed conifer, and aspen communities and imrpove wildlife habitat and help create defensiable space. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37004 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project Area includes National Forest System lands within the Swauger Creek drainage. The project area is approximately 10 miles north of Bridgeport, CA.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Faith Valley Restoration Project - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2020 07/2021 Sally Champion CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2020 775-884-8116 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construct BDAs, log structures or rock features in or near channel to restore hydrology and stream function due to historic actions including roadbeds on apprx 1 mi of West Carson River. Includes maintenance of FS Rd 081 to improve drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57636 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Township 10 N., Range 18 E., Sec. 19 & 30. Project area Faith Valley located along the West Carson River, adjacent to Blue Lakes Road approximately four miles south of its junction with HWY 89. The nearest town is Woodford, California.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Leviathan Peak Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2020 09/2020 Marnie Bonesteel Site Improvements Scoping Start 01/31/2020 775-352-1240 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *UPDATED* Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of new telecommunication facilities and the removal of existing facilities at Leviathan Peak Communication Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57586 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - T10N R22E Section 30. The project location is approximately 10 miles south east of Markleeville, CA accessible from Highway 88 Monitor Pass and Leviathan Lookout Road 31057. Leviathan-Loope Rangeland - Grazing management Completed Actual: 05/08/2020 05/2020 Maureen Easton Project 775-884-8151 EA maureen.easton@usda. gov *UPDATED* Description: Reauthorize grazing on the Leviathan and Campbell-Loope Sheep and Goat allotments and close 3 vacant cattle and horse allotments: Mud Lake, Barber, and Double Springs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45038 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allotments proposed for re-authorization are located generally in the Monitor Pass area, Alpine County, California. Allotments proposed for closure are located in Douglas County, Nevada. Mt. Rose Corridor Hazardous - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2022 09/2023 Anna Belle Monti Fuels Project (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 11/2021 775-884-8114 EA - Fuels management annabelle.monti@usda. gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management within the analysis area located along the Mount Rose Highway corridor. Proposed treatments include mechanical, prescribed fire, and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58030 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T17N, R19E, sec 5, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T16N, R18E, sec 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 36; T16N, R19E, sec 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, Mount Diablo Meridian. Mount Rose Highway Corridor. Tahoe Meadows to Galena Creek Park area, South to near Bower's Mansion Regional Park.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe - Atoma - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/10/2020 05/2020 Marnie Bonesteel Area Project 11/05/2019 775-352-1240 EIS marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe special use permit to authorize downhill skiing and associated improvements in the Atoma area and construction of a water tank on the westernmost portion of the permit boundary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41487 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T 17 N R 19 E, Section 18, MDM. Twelve miles north of the intersection of Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) and US 395, immediately north of the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe base lodge and parking area.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Monte Cristo Territory - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Amery Sifre Management Plan pdate 775-289-3031 EA [email protected] Description: The Forest Service will update the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory Management Plan to include strategies to maintain the herd into the future at AML and to compliment the BLM's management of the Pancake Wild Horse and Burro Complex. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38422 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). Tamberlaine Canyon - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2020 07/2020 John Powell Exploration Drilling Project Scoping Start 10/25/2019 775-289-5125 CE [email protected] Description: The project proposes locatable minerals exploration drilling from approximately eight drilling sites within the Project Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57039 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - FS lands within T16N, R64E; T15N, R64E; T15N, R65E, Mount Diablo Meridian. The Tamberlaine Canyon Exploration Drilling Project is located on NFS lands approximately 8 miles southeast of the city of Ely in White Pine County, Nevada.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Lower Mary's River and Willow - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2021 05/2021 Elizabeth Dixon Creek Grazing Allotments Comment Period Public Notice 1-775-752-3357 Project 07/31/2019 [email protected] EA ov *UPDATED* Description: Authorize sheep grazing on Lower Mary's River and Willow Creek grazing allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56526 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of Jarbidge Mountains in Mary's River watershed. Newcrest Jarbidge Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Joshua Nicholes Project Objection Period Legal Notice 775-738-5171 EA 04/09/2020 joshua.nicholes@usda. gov *UPDATED* Description: Newcrest Resources proposes a 12 year minerals exploration project. Phase 1 of the project will include up to 22 drill sites, six miles of temporary road and 23.76 acres of surface disturbance. Total disturbance of the project not to exceed 200 acres Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57159 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near the town Jarbidge, NV.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Burns Basin Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2020 07/2020 Scott Richey Project Scoping Start 05/08/2020 775-738-5171 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Locatable minerals exploration project in the Independence Mountains. Ten drill sites (8 on NFS 2 on private lands), access will be on existing roads and reopened reclaimed roads. Proposed disturbance of 3.0 acres. All disturbance will be reclaimed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58133 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Independence Mountains in Burns Basin which is directly south of Jerritt Canyon and California Mountain.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region California Creek Powerline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2020 10/2020 Wendy Markham Project Scoping Start 03/29/2019 775-623-5025 ext. 112 CE wendy.markham@usda. gov *UPDATED* Description: Construction of approximately 1 mile over powerline ( both underground and overhead) to provide power to private land inholdings. This new line will replace an overhead line that was burned in the Brown's Gulch wildland fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55796 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1 mile south of Mountain City, Nevada. Mountain City Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 06/2020 Wendy Markham Maintenance Station Scoping Start 12/10/2019 775-623-5025 ext. 112 CE wendy.markham@usda. gov *UPDATED* Description: Road maintenance station to support highway maintenance on State Route 225 near Mountain City, Nevada. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57082 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T45N R53E Section 24. 4 miles south of Mountain City, NV adjacent to State Route 225.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Boy Scout Camp Rebuild - Special area management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 06/2020 Joshua Nicholes CE Scoping Start 05/10/2019 775-289-5145 [email protected] Description: This project is being proposed to rebuild burned structures and infrastructure that was damaged or burned down during the Range Two Fire in 2018. Including lodge and A-Frame cabins. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56166 Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lamoille Canyon.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region National Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2020 10/2020 Jenna Padilla EA Comment Period Public Notice 1-775-778-6129 05/11/2019 [email protected] Description: National Gold Mining Corporation proposes to conduct a ten year exploration drilling program on Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and private lands located in the historic National Mining District, Santa Rosa Mountain Range, Nevada. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55914 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located in T. 46 N., R. 39 E., sections 27, 28, 33, and 34, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDB&M), Humboldt County, Nevada. Santa Rosa Rangeland - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 01/2021 Douglas Clarke Management Project Comment Period Public Notice (775) 778-6127 EA 04/18/2020 [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: Authorize livestock grazing on 12 allotments across the Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52282 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lands throughout the Santa Rosa Ranger District.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Autecology Phase IV - Butterfly - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2020 10/2020 Kathryn Gulley Habitat Protection and - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/02/2020 702-515-5430 Restoration (other than forest products) [email protected] CE v Description: Protection and restoration of habitat for two species of butterflies endemic the Spring Mountains. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57659 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mud Springs and Wheeler within Clark County, Nevada.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Lee Canyon EIS - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Jonathan Stein EIS Objection Period Legal Notice 702-515-5418 11/05/2019 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal v Register 01/2020 Description: Preparation of EIS to analyze the effects of Phase I of a Master Development Plan for the Lee Canyon Ski Resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50649 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Canyon Resort at the terminus of Highway 156 in Lee Canyon, Clark County, Nevada. Macks, Champion, Lovell - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 09/2020 Joshua Thalacker Habitat Improvement and Fuels (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/02/2020 702-515-5441 Reduction joshua.thalacker@usda. CE gov Description: Proposed treatments include mechanical (mastication and/or chipping), hand (chainsaws and/or handtools), prescribed fire (broadcast and/or pile), and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57531 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Spring Mountains national Recreation Area. Spring Mountains Wild Horse & - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Rixey Jenkins Burro Complex Project 775-355-5387 EA [email protected] Description: Analyze appropriate managment levels and horse gathers on the Spring Mountains NRA and the Southern NV BLM District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=40960 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Telephone Relocation, Camp - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/06/2020 04/2020 Marnie Bonesteel Foxtail to Camp Lee 775-352-1240 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *UPDATED* Description: The proposal is to authorize the relocation of telecommunication equipment from Camp Foxtail to Camp Lee by replacing 2,100 feet of aerial telephone cable and 415 feet of underground cable to a forest service facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57622 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T19S R56E Section 10, 11. Approximately 30 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada near Mt. Charleston, Nevada Lee Canyon.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Barcelona Minerals Exploration - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Gregory Van Oosbree Project 7754827881 CE [email protected] Description: Minerals exploration project in the Toquima Range. Seven drill sites on FS administered land Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53245 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. upper parts of Antone Creek Canyon and Silver Creek in the southern Toquima range. Danbo Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Gregory Van Oosbree CE 7754827881 gregory.vanoosbree@u sda.gov Description: Exploration drilling project, 8 proposed drill holes all on existing disturbance, no new road construction, widening or maintenance proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53651 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southern Monitor Range near Hunts Canyon.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Quima Peak Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Marnie Bonesteel Site Improvements Scoping Start 03/26/2020 775-352-1240 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Upgrading the Quima Peak Communication Site within the existing footprint by extending the tower by 20 feet and replacing the existing solar arrays. Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T7N. R43E. Sec 1. Approximately 4 miles southwest of Manhattan Nevada.
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