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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016 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

Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Angeles National Forest - Fuels management Completed Actual: 01/06/2015 02/2016 Diane Travis Defensible Space Project 760-249-6005 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Expanding Hazard Reduction for landowners with habitable structures within 300 feet of the forest boundary. Project will establish defensible space around structures to the extent necessary to comply with state and county fire codes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35149 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - . COUNTY - Los Angeles, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of private property adjacent to National Forest System lands across the Angeles National Forest. Primarly in north cental Los Angeles County with some areas in easter San Bernardino County. Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2015 05/2015 Nathan Sill Translocation into Bear Creek, Scoping Start 11/07/2014 626-574-5328 within the San Gabriel [email protected] Wilderness Area. Description: This project will involve moving frogs or tadpoles from existing populations into Bear Creek. This effort is designed CE to establish another population within the historic range of the species in order to aid in its recovery. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46095 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project will occur within the Bear Creek drainage within the of the San Gabriel River Ranger District. Plan for Invasive Plants; - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 12/02/2015 01/2016 Janet Nickerman Angeles National Forest (other than forest products) 626-353-8439 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action includes the eradication, control, containment, and/or suppression of existing and new infestations of invasive plant species, using herbicides and manual treatment methods. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46486 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is in the and the northern section of the Sierra Pelona Mountains. Areas with existing NEPA decisions such as the Santa Clara River Watershed are excluded.

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Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region San Gabriel Mountains National - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Justin Seastrand Monument Plan and Land Scoping Start 06/19/2015 626-574-5278 Management Plan Amendment Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 02/2016 Description: The Angeles National Forest (ANF) is proposing to develop a management plan for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument as required by Presidential Proclamation. This plan will be adopted as an amendment to the existing ANF Land Management Plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46964 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the northern and southeastern portions of the San Gabriel Mountain Range, approximately 30 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Tehachapi Renewable - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/17/2014 03/2015 Lorraine Gerchas Transmission Project 626-574-5281 Supplemental EIS [email protected] EIS Description: Proposal is to implement Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommendations on an already approved *UPDATED* transmission line. On National Forest System lands, marker balls would be added to 111 wire spans, and aviation lights to 3 towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41924 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Two utility corridors south of Acton, CA. One southwest toward the Gould Substation off of Highway 2 in La Canada; the other southeast toward Duarte and the Rio Hondo Substation.

Angeles National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Non-Native Aquatic Species - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2014 09/2014 Nathan Sill Removal in Mountain Yellow- - Fuels management Scoping Start 08/07/2014 626-574-5328 Legged Frog Habitat. - Watershed management [email protected] CE Description: This project will remove non-native aquatic species within the South Fork Big Rock Creek, Dorr Canyon, Little Rock Creek, Devils Canyon, Bear Creek, Vincent and Bear Gulch and will involve the use of nets, traps and backpack electroshockers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45086 Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project will occur within the drainages described below and are located within the Pleasant View, San Gabriel, and Sheep Mountain Wilderness Areas.

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Angeles National Forest Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Big Tujunga Dam and Maple - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 07/2015 Graham Breakwell Canyon Sediment Placement Notice of Initiation 05/11/2012 818-899-1900 ext. 243 Site Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 08/2014 d.us Description: LA County proposes to remove up to 4.4mm cubic yards of sediment from Big Tujunga Reservoir, and place it in the adjacent Maple Canyon, a designated disposal site. Big Tujunga Reservoir will be dewatered through dam valves and mechanical pumping. Web Link: http://ladpw.org/wrd/Removal/BigTujunga/index.cfm?Project=BigTujunga&site=wrd Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Tujunga Dam and Maple Canyon are approximately 9 miles up Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Sunland, and 6 miles north of La Canada. CalTrans SH2 - regrading and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2013 02/2013 Graham Breakwell removal of overhanging 215 Comment Period Legal 818-899-1900 unstable thick soil mantle Notice 11/15/2012 [email protected] CE d.us Description: CalTrans SH2 - regrade and remove overhanging unstable thick soil mantle. A soldier-pile debris catchment wall is proposed at the toe of the regraded slope. The proposed wall will catch the hazard falling material and prevent blockage of SH2. Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - - SH2 - MM 32.5 - South side. Angeles Crest Highway - SH2 - MM 32.5 - South side. Dawn Mine Entry Access - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Mike McIntyre Control Project Scoping Start 05/28/2014 818-899-1900 CE [email protected] Description: The Angeles National Forest proposes to improve public safety and comply with the direction of Forest Service Manual 2840.3 by eliminating human entry into the abandoned historic Dawn Mine. Closure methods will be selected on site-specific conditions Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - The Dawn Mine is located in the SW1/4 of Section 27, T.2N, R.12W, SBBM, on the Pasadena, CA 7.5' Series Topographic Map. UTM coordinates are Zone 11, 395960E and 3787720m to 394849mN. The Dawn Mine is located in the SW1/4 of Section 27, T.2N, R.12W, SBBM, on the Pasadena, CA 7.5' Series Topographic Map. UTM coordinates are Zone 11, 395960E and 3787720m to 394849mN.

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Angeles National Forest Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Little Tujunga West Fuels - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Scott Lowden Treatment Project 818-899-1900 CE [email protected] Description: Hazardous fuel reduction with handcrews, masticators, chipping, pile burning and broadcast burning, adjacent to LA City and LA County. This is in the Kagel and Lopez Canyon areas. Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T2N, R14 W, Sec. 5, 6; T2N, R15W, Sec.1; T3N, R14W, Sec. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33. Lopez, Kagel, and Little Tujunga Canyon areas. Los Angeles County- Big - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 10/2014 Graham Breakwell Tujunga Canyon Highway Comment Period Public Notice 818-899-1900 ext. 243 Maintenance 03/19/2014 [email protected] EA Est. Objection Period Legal d.us Notice 07/2014 Description: An unreinforced wall of 450' length and 20' high is severely eroded by constant water scouring. The proposal is to reinforce this wall with riprap. A temporary water diversion structure will be placed in the middle of the streambed to divert water. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35963 Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Tujunga Canyon Road MM 0.40. Pacoima Reservoir Sediment - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Graham Breakwell Removal Est. NOI in Federal Register 818-899-1900 EIS 07/2014 [email protected] d.us Description: LA County Dept. of Public Works has proposed excavation of up to 5.4 million cubic yards of sediment from behind Pacoima Dam. The project would load sediment onto conveyors to Lopez Basis, where it would be trucked to existing pits in Sun Valley. Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - CA/LOSANGELES/District 27/ Section/Township/Range 27-3-N-14-W-19. Pacoima Reservoir, 3 miles north of San Fernando, CA.

Angeles National Forest San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

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Angeles National Forest San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Johnstone Peak - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Graham Breakwell Communications Site - LA Scoping Start 06/12/2013 818-899-1900 County Sherriff's Department [email protected] CE d.us Description: Install new 50' monopole at Johnstone Peak. The monopole will support microwave dishes and VHF/UHF antennaes. This project will improve operational reliability and enhance public safety. Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This facility is in the San Dimas Experimental Forest and #9, of 10 facilities, on Johnstone Communications Site. This site is accessed via Blue Bird Motorway, 1N17, and the Sycamore Canyon Road. San Gabriel River Ranger - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Daniel O'Connor District Administrative Sites Scoping Start 06/02/2014 626-388-6013 Defense Zones and Evacuation comments- Routes pacificsouthwest- CE angeles-sangabriel- [email protected] Description: The District is proposing to cut and clear vegetation to provide defensible space and evacuation routes for administrative and recreation sites, recreation cabins, and communication sites, to protect infrastructure from wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44479 Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various sites and permitted areas under special use permit across the San Gabriel River Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest. The two primary areas are San Gabriel and Mt. Baldy Canyon.

Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Big Pines Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 10/2014 Karen Bauman Reduction Continuation Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 661-296-9710 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to continue removal of hazardous vegetation by mechanical means across 947 acres near the community of Big Pines, in order to protect community evacuation routes and various infrastructure from the threat of wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38101 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The area known as Big Pines, west of the town of Wrightwood, CA, and northwest of Big Pines along the Big Pines Highway.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Big Pines Recreation Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks reissuance of concessionaire Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 661-269-2808 x230 special use permit [email protected] CE s Description: The current concessionaire special use permit will expire December 31, 2013. Forest proposes to put out a propectus to receive bids for concessionaire operations and maintenance of campgrounds. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sect 35, NE 1/4 Sec 32, NW 1/4 Sec 33, T4N, R8W; and N1/2 Sec 5, T3N, R8W, SBBM. Big Pines Recreation Area. Black Oak Mistletoe Project - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Tasha Hernandez 2010 (other than forest products) 661-296-9710 x242 CE - Watershed management [email protected] Description: This project intends to focus on restoration of the Black Oak stand through management of the mistletoe infestation using several eradication techniques and by promoting understory regeneration through planting. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30127 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The proposed project area is located on the Sawmill/Liebre Ridge of the Santa Clara Mojave River Ranger District on the Angeles National Forest. It runs along the Forest Road 7N23. Boquet Canyon Recreation - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Pete Johnston Residence Tract Special Use 661-269-2808, ext 239 Reissuance [email protected] EA 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. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residences on the Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Bouquet Canyon Restoration - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Pete Johnston Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 12/22/2014 661-296-9710, ext 239 CE - Watershed management [email protected] - Special use management Description: A proposal to remove sediment, fix culverts, stabilize streambank, improve vegetation, develop a backwater preserve, and convert Zuni Campground to an education site. The purpose is to restore riparian habitat and flow capacity to Boquet Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46037 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boquet Canyon approximately four miles north of the city of Santa Clarita, CA. Copper Fire Aquatic Invasive - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 05/07/2015 06/2015 Nathan Sill Fauna Removal 626-574-5328 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Manual removal of aquatic invasive fauna from San Francisquito Creek within the Copper Fire area. Target species are goldfish, koi, mosquitofish, crayfish, and green sunfish. Techniques include seining, trapping, electroshocking, and spearfishing. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45813 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located on 12 miles of San Francisquito Creek within the Copper Fire perimeter on the Angeles National Forest (ANF), Los Angeles and Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger Districts. Copper Fire Fuelbreaks - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Diane Travis Maintenance Project Comment Period Public Notice 760-249-6005 CE 03/08/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A proposal to maintain existing "backbone" fuelbreaks located primarily on ridgetops within the Sierra Pelona Mountain Range just north of the City of Santa Clarita, CA. Treatment methods include mechanical, manual (by hand), and prescribed fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47706 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of the City of Santa Clarita, CA in the vicinity of and the community of Green Valley, CA.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region County of Los Angeles - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Graham Breakwell Inspiration Point - Installation Scoping Start 12/18/2013 818-899-1900 of new 50 foot antenna [email protected] monopole structure d.us CE Description: Install new 50' monopole at Inspiration Point. The monopole will support microwave dishes and VHF/UHF antennas.All work completed inside existing permitted facility. This project will improve operational reliability for public safety.e.g.Sheriff/Fire Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.3 N.,R.8 W., Section 3, SBM; Latitude 34*22' North, Longitude 117*42' West. Access is gained via State Highway #2, then East on Blue Ridge Rd, 3N06, approx. 1/2 mile to the commun. site facility. Frenchman's Flat Recreation - Heritage resource On Hold N/A N/A Diane McCombs Area SSTs management 661-296-9710 CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] Description: This proposal is to construct six vault toilet buildings [SSTs] within the Frenchman's Flat area.

Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T6N, R18W, Sec. 2 S1/2, Sec. 11 NE1/4, Sec. 12 W1/2, Sec. 13 W1/2, Sec. 14 N1/2, SBBM. Frenchman's Flat Recreation Area. Golden State Water Co. - Sheep - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Joseph Holzinger Creek Canyon Tank 661-296-9710 CE [email protected] 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. 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.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mt. Waterman Ski Resort - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks Summer Mt. Biking Scoping Start 05/13/2013 661-269-2808 Ext. 230 CE [email protected] s Description: Mt. Waterman Ski Resort proposes to allow summer Mt. Biking within their permitted area. Approx. 10 miles of single track trail would be constructed and maintained by resort staff and volunteers, adjacent to and within existing ski runs and roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42118 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T 3N R 10 W: Section 16 Waterman Mountain Quad. Mt. Waterman is located off the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2), approximately 33 miles east of La Canada/Flintridge. Plains All American Pipeline, - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/20/2015 06/2015 Evalds Rimbenieks L.P. Line 63 Re-Route 661-269-2808 ext. 230 EA [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: PAALP is proposing to re-route a 14,000 foot segment of Line 63, to meet requirements of the US EPA Consent Decree(2010) for returning crude oil into Line. The pipe will be installed via a combination of convential trenching and horizontal drilling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43552 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T6N, R17W, Sec 8, 16, 17, 21. Project area is located north of Castaic, east of . Majority of the re-route will be within existing line 2000 ROW. Re-Route would replace the segment of Line 63 between MP 37.6 to 40.3. Sawmill Liebre Forest Health - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2012 05/2012 Tasha Hernandez Project 2010 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/16/2009 661-296-9710 x242 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The project consists of pruning lower branches, removing competing brush, opening canopy cover, clearing a perimeter fuelbreak, and replanting trees at six forestry plantations. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The six plantations are primarily located along Liebre Mountain Ridge between the Old on the west and Lake Hughes on the east.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Sprint Communications - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2012 06/2012 Evalds Rimbenieks Telephone & Telegraph Right of 215 Comment Period Legal 661-296-9710 Way Permit Renewal Notice 10/16/2007 [email protected] CE s Description: Renewal of Sprint Communications Telephone & Telegraph Right of Way Permit for 10 years for a buried fiber optic cable that runs through the area along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. ROW is 2,229' long and and 20' wide, 1.02 ac Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Project begins on FS land at T4N, R14W, Sec 15 and ends at T4N, R14W, Sec 11. Buried cable runs along Southern Pacific Railroad tracks in Soledad Canyon. Teresita Pines Organization - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Joseph Holzinger Camp Construction 661-296-9710 EA [email protected] 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. Williamson Rock and Pacific - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Jose Henriquez-Santos Crest Trail - Special area management NOI in Federal Register 626-574-5277 EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 08/06/2014 comments- Est. DEIS NOA in Federal pacificsouthwest- Register 03/2015 [email protected] 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43405 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Portions of T 3N, R9W, Section 7; and T 3N, R10W, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14; SBBM. 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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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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