Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2018 to 09/30/2018 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mountain Yellow-legged Frog - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2018 06/2018 David Austin Translocation Scoping Start 08/01/2017 909-382-2733 CE This project has changed to a [email protected] CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. 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. Southern California Edison - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Spencer Bleadorn Company Master Permit Scoping Start 03/13/2018 858-674-2904 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Approve continued operation, maintenance and use of existing distribution and transmission powerlines and infrastructure for Southern California Edison located within designated corridors on the San Bernardino National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53348 Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing transmission lines within the San Bernardino National Forest Boundaries. San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 07/01/2018 07:07 pm MT Page 1 of 9 San Bernardino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Santa Ana Watershed - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Tasha Hernandez Hazardous Fuels Reduction and 909-382-2905 Forest Health [email protected] EIS 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. San Bernardino National Forest Arrowhead Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Grass Valley Fire Restoration - - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Mirrissa Lizardi Fuels - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/03/2014 909-382-2762 Reduction/Reforestation/Invasiv (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] e Species Removal/Road Repair - Fuels management Notice 03/2018 EA - Watershed management - Road management Description: Removal of hazard trees, reforestation of burned areas, repair of roads and trails, and invasive plant control. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43428 Location: UNIT - Arrowhead Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grass Valley and NFS roads 2N33, 2N34, 2N34A, 2N37. San Bernardino National Forest Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Big Bear Mountain Resorts - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 David Kotlarski Improvements - Special use management Scoping Start 05/16/2016 909-382-2815 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize construction and maintenance of improvements to the Mountain Bike Park and other uses, all within the developed permit area along existing ski trails and service roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49669 Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snow Summit, City of Big Bear Lake, California. 07/01/2018 07:07 pm MT Page 2 of 9 San Bernardino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact San Bernardino National Forest Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Deadman's Ridge - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/25/2018 07/2018 Heidi Hoggan Communication Site 909-382-2945 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a 30 year lease to Vista Towers to construct/operate a multi carrier cellular site. It would improve wireless communication coverage and capacity in the south Big Bear area, specifically Woodlands, Erwin Lake and along Highway 38. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48605 Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 2 East, N 1/2 of section 29, SBBM, Moonridge Quadrangle. Along FS 2N12Y. Access is from Erwin Lake, off of Willow Lane to Mariposa Lane, then 2N12Y. Holcomb Valley Seasonal - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Scott Eliason Closure - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 909-382-2830 CE - Watershed management [email protected] - Road management 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 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Scott Eliason Decommissioning and - Watershed management 909-382-2830 Watershed Improvement - Road management [email protected] EA 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. 07/01/2018 07:07 pm MT Page 3 of 9 San Bernardino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact San Bernardino National Forest Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mitsubishi Cement Corporation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Scott Eliason South Quarry Plan of Operation - Minerals and Geology DEIS NOA in Federal Register 909-382-2830 EIS 12/19/2016 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2018 Description: Mitsubishi Cement Corporation (MCC) is proposing to develop and reclaim a new 153.6 acre high grade limestone quarry, the South Quarry. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36511 Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Section 14. Within Cushenbury Canyon, 6 miles south of the community of Lucerne Valley in San Bernardino County,. North Big Bear Fuels Reduction - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 04/2019 Thad Chavez and Forest Health Scoping Start 06/19/2009 909-382-2772 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 06/2018 Description: Cut and remove dead and dying trees as well as some green trees to reduce hazardous fuels in the community defense and threat zones along the North Shore of Big Bear Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3836 Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - T2N, R2E SRC7 portions of SRC 1,2,3,10,11,12,13, 14,15,22, T2N R1R SRC7-12, 15, 16, 17, 18. In the Fawnskin Valley adjoining private land NW of the community of Fawnskin. Omya Sentinel & Butterfield - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Scott Eliason Quarries Expansion NOI in Federal Register 909-382-2830 EIS 02/28/2013 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2018 Description: Omya California is submitting to the Forest and County, for permitting, an amended Plan of Operations and Reclamation Plan for an expansion of 28.8 acres for