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07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 Sawtooth National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 Sawtooth 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 R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Boise & Sawtooth Forest-wide - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2016 11/2016 Carol Brown Invasive Plant Species Project - Vegetation management NOI in Federal Register 208-727-5002 EIS (other than forest products) 06/25/2015 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2016 Description: Analyze and disclose the effects of using an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) approach to control invasive and noxious weeds forest-wide on the Boise & Sawtooth National Forests. Location: UNIT - Boise National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Utah. COUNTY - Ada, Blaine, Boise, Camas, Cassia, Custer, Elmore, Gem, Oneida, Power, Twin Falls, Valley, Box Elder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sawtooth and Boise National Forests. Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Glen Stein Management Direction - Idaho - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants DEIS NOA in Federal Register 801-625-5281 EIS 12/24/2013 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2014 Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. Location: UNIT - Boise National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boise NF, Salmon-Challis NF, Caribou-Targhee NF, Sawtooth NF, Curlew NG. Sawtooth National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Page 1 of 10 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Sawtooth National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Commercial Film Permit - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Ed Cannady Issuance 208-727-5004 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit re-authorizing commercial video and still photography on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Ketchum Ranger District for a new term with no changes to the existing permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37778 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine, Custer. Sawtooth National Recreation Area excluding the Sawtooth Wilderness, and the entire Ketchum Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest. Sawtooth National Forest Fairfield Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Over-Snow Vehicle Access in - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Steven Frost the Upper South Fork Boise Comment Period Public Notice 208-727-5000 River Area project 12/20/2013 [email protected] EA Description: Evaluate the revision of access restrictions to the winter backcountry areas of the Upper South Fork Boise River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31915 Location: UNIT - Fairfield Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Camas. LEGAL - T 2-6 N and R 12-154 E, Boise Meridian. Road Corridor from Couch Summit to Fleck Summit and the Upper South Fork Boise River area. Sawtooth National Forest Ketchum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region BSM Barite Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Heidie Torrealday EA 208-737-3224 [email protected] Description: Exploration for mineralization by constructing 16 drill pads and drilling 22 core and reverse circulation holes on their claims on National Forest during the exploration period. Reconstruction of a collapsed adit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43335 Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 21 East, Section 12, Blaine County Idaho. Ketchum Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest, Blaine County, State of Idaho. 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Page 2 of 10 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Sawtooth National Forest Ketchum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Deer Creek Road Realignment - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2016 06/2016 Erika Phillips and Floodplain Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 08/2015 208-622-0094 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Road management Description: Project will realign or eliminate approximately 1/2 mile of forest road that has been impacted by post-fire flooding and debris slides. We will also relocate two trailheads, restore floodplain connectivity and stream habitat. Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - T2N, R16E, Sections 1-4 and 9-12. T2N, R17E, Sections 4-8. The project area is within the Deer Creek subwatershed, located approximately 5 miles northwest of Hailey, Idaho. Eves Gulch - Fox Peak - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 07/2016 Renee Catherin Connector Trail Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 208-622-0096 CE [email protected] Description: This project would connect the top of Eve Gulch Tr. 146 to the Osberg Ridgeline Tr. 147 just east of Fox Peak. The proposed singletrack trail would be open to mountain bikes, equestrians and foot traffic only. Closed to all motorized use. Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - T4N, R17E, S6. Project area located northwest of Ketchum, Idaho on ridgeline between top of Eve Gulch Tr. 146/W. Fork Warm Springs to the junction with Osberg Ridgeline Tr. 147 East of Fox Peak. . Greenhorn, Warm Springs, - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Zachary Poff Corral Creek Vault Toilet Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 208-622-0087 Replacement and Installation [email protected] CE Description: The District plans to replace the existing vault toilet at the Greenhorn Gulch Trailhead with a new SST and ADA- compliant vault toilet, and install two new vault toilets in Warm Springs Creek and Corral Creek drainages to serve the public. Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Greenhorn Gulch, Warm Springs Creek, and Corral Creek drainages. Pioneer Yurt Summer Use - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Zachary Poff project - Special use management Scoping Start 03/05/2015 208-622-0087 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow access to the Pioneer Yurt to groups on a year-round basis. Previously use has only been authorized for winter months. Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hyndman Basin, East Fork of the Wood River. 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Page 3 of 10 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Sawtooth National Forest Ketchum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Sun Valley Super Enduro & - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/03/2015 06/2015 Zachary Poff Cross-Country Mountain Bike - Special use management 208-622-0087 Race SUP [email protected] CE Description: The Sawtooth National Forest and Twin Falls District BLM are proposing to issue a recreation event special-use permit to Mountain Sports International (MSI) for the Sun Valley Super Enduro/Cross-Country mountain bike race proposed for June 2015. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46421 Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bald Mountain Ski Area (T4N, R17E, Sec 13-15, 21-28, 34-36). Wood River Valley, Galena Lodge to Adams Gulch. Sawtooth National Forest Minidoka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region 2013 Radio System - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 David Ashby Improvements Scoping Start 05/17/2013 208-678-0430 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of Pepro Radio shelters on Mount Harrison and Heglar Peak. Installation of a 40' antenna on Mount Harrison. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42107 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - Boise Meridian, T13S, R24E, section 4. Boise Meridian, T12S, R29E, section 12. Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District, Albion Division Mount Harrison Electronic Site, Sublett Division Heglar Peak. Black Pine Allotments: Point - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 06/2016 Gilbert Jackson Springs, EightMile, Moberg, Comment Period
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