Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2020 to 12/31/2020 Klamath National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2020 to 12/31/2020 Klamath 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] 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. R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Six Rivers Hazardous Fuels and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:06/2021 09/2021 Carol Spinos Fire Management Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 11/2020 707-441-3561 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: The Fuels & Fire Project would authorize a set of manual and mechanical land management tools to prepare our landscapes for up to 8,000 acres of prescribed burning every year. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57348 Location: UNIT - Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposal encompasses all administrative units on the Six Rivers NF, including the Ukonom District of the Klamath National Forest. Klamath National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 10/01/2020 04:07 am MT Page 1 of 17 Klamath National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Klamath National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Pacific Power Master Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2021 04/2021 John Thornton Use Permit Scoping Start 06/25/2020 530-841-4410 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Consolidation of 16 existing special use permits to promote efficiency of the operation and maintenance of the existing permits. Location: UNIT - Klamath National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Humboldt Meridian: T16N R7E, T16N R8E, T17N R7E, T17N R8E, T18N R6E, T18N R7E Mount Diablo Meridian: T40N R7W, T40N R8W, T41N R9W, T43N R1W, T43N R4W, T44N R1E, T44N R1W, T44N R2W, T44N R3W . Transmission and distribution lines servicing Siskiyou County. Notably, the lines service Happy Camp, Yreaka, Dorris, and Macdoel California. Klamath National Forest Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Bray and Horsethief Grazing - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Slifko Allotment Analysis (530) 841-4480 EA [email protected] ov Description: To inform the responsible official of the environmental consequences of re-authorizing livestock grazing. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41645 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43NR1W S2-3,10-11; T44NR1E S5-8,17-20,29,30; T44NR1W S1-4,10-15,22-28,33-36; T44NR2W, S1-10,16-19; T44NR3W S 1- 4,10-14,24; T45NR1W S34-35; T45NR2W S6-9,16-22,27-35; T45NR3W S1-2,10-16,21-28,33-36 MDM. Bray, 13 miles SE of Macdoel CA, Horsethief, 10 miles SW of Macdoel CA. 5th-field watersheds: Butte Creek, Antelope Creek-Red Rock, and Little Shasta River. See comments for 7th-field HUC's. 10/01/2020 04:07 am MT Page 2 of 17 Klamath National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Klamath National Forest Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Cowardin Well - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/19/2020 08/2020 John Thornton CE 208-373-4153 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Drilling equipment would be used to drill a well to determine water availability. This project does not involve any water use. Water Board Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57615 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Sections 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 2 W., and section 18, T. 43 N., R. 1 W., M.D.M. This project falls within the Blue Canyon-Dry Lake 6th field watershed on the north side of the Alder Creek Divide near West Haight Mountain. It is about six miles west- southwest of Tennant, CA. Goosenest Cattle Guards - Grazing management Completed Actual: 07/29/2020 08/2020 Dani Balin CE - Road management 5303985776 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Removal of 3 cattle guards and installation of 2 cattle guards in new locations in response to a change in grazing management. 220 ft. of fencing would be used to connect new cattle guards to existing fences. RWB Waiver Category A expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58334 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three main locations: 1) N and S entrances to the Orr Lake Campground, on the 44N30X road; 2) Near Martin's Dairy Campground, on the 46N12 road; 3) On the 44N21 road, just S of Dry Lake. Harlan - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2021 04/2021 John Brodbeck EA - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice (530) 398-4608 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management 03/11/2020 (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with an emphasis on improving forest resilience to wildfire, insects and disease, while improving mule deer habitat. Water Board Waiver Category B expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43915 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 45 North, Range 2 West, Sections 8 and 9, 15 and16, 22-27, and 34-36; Township 44 North, Range 2 West, Sections 1-3, 10-15, and 23; and Township 44 North, Range 1 West, Section 18. The proposed project is located five miles northwest of Tennant, CA. 10/01/2020 04:07 am MT Page 3 of 17 Klamath National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Klamath National Forest Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Juanita Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/07/2020 09/2020 James Kolesar CE - Vegetation management 530-398-4391 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Thinning and underburning in stands for forest health, improved wildlife habitat, and fuels reduction on about 2,900 acres. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55646 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the vicinity of Juanita Lake campground. Pumice Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2021 05/2021 Catherine Means Management Project - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 5303985767 EA (other than forest products) 09/16/2020 catherine.means@usda .gov *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: Reduce fuel loads and improve forest health: 9,310 acre project area; 6,240 acres treatment. Water Board Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30290 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 43 North, Range 1 East, Sections 12-13, 24; Township 43 North, Range 2 East, Sections 2-11, 14-22, 29-30; Township 44 North, Range 2 East, Sections 31-33, Mt Diablo Meridian. Tamarack Flat (18010204130100) 7th field watershed; between Garner Mountain and Davis Rd (S. of four corners). South End - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2022 05/2023 Catherine Means EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/31/2019 5303985767 catherine.means@usda *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public - Fuels management Notice 06/2021 .gov - Watershed management Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with watershed restoration, resource protection, and public safety aspects. Water Board Waiver Category B expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56560 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Portions of Township 42 N, Range 1-3 W, and 1 E; Township 43 N, Range 1-4 W and 1 and 2 E; Township 44 N, Range 1 and 2 W and 1 E. The project is about 13 miles south of Macdoel, CA. It covers approximately 100,000