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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 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 - All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units. STATE - , Utah. COUNTY - Ada, Blaine, Boise, Camas, Cassia, Custer, Elmore, Gem, Oneida, Power, Twin Falls, , 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

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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 . 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.

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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.

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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. 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 Allotments: Point - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 06/2016 Gilbert Jackson Springs, EightMile, Moberg, Comment Period Public Notice Actual: 09/09/2013 208-677-8296 Black Pine, Kelsaw, & Mineral 01/16/2012 [email protected] Gulch C&H Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on the Point Springs, Eight Mile, Moberg, Black Pine, Kelsaw and Mineral EA Gulch allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37693 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - T13SR28ESec32, T14SR28ESec2-5,8-11,14-17,20-29,32-36, T15SR28ESec1-4,9-16,(21-28,33-36) T16SR28ESec1-4,9- 15,22,24-16, T14SR29ESec19,28-33, T15SR29ESec3-10,15-23,26-35, T16SR29ESec2-11,15-22,28-30. Black Pine Division- Point Spring C&H, Eight Mile C&H, Moberg C&H, Black Pine C&H, Mineral Gulch C&H Allotments, Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District.

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Sawtooth National Forest Minidoka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Deadline Ridge Lot 9 Cabin - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 David Ashby Improvements Scoping Start 05/20/2015 208-677-8304 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Minidoka Ranger District is proposing to make changes at the recreation residence located on lot 9 of the Deadline Ridge Tract. The owner of the cabin would like to install a septic system and add a deck to the exterior of the cabin. Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Twin Falls. LEGAL - Boise Meridian, Township 14 South, Range 18 East, Section 13. lot 9 of the Deadline Ridge Tract in the Cassia Division. Idaho Military Division - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 David Ashby Improvements Scoping Start 05/20/2015 208-677-8304 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal is to add an underground propane tank to provide fuel for generated electricity during power outages and to add on to the existing communications building. This will allow for more room to house new and additional equipment. Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - Boise Meridian, Township 13 South, Range 24 East, Section 4. Albion Division of Minidoka Ranger District. Minidoka Trail Improvements - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 David Ashby CE Scoping Start 05/20/2015 208-677-8304 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project will remove some one way trails from the designated system in the Cassia, Albion and Sublett Divisions and replace them with trails in these same divisions that create loops and connections. Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia, Twin Falls. LEGAL - Boise Meridian, Township 12, 13, 14, 15 S, Range 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 29 E. Cassia, Albion and Sublett Divisions. Ski Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 David Ashby Improvements - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 208-677-8304 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project will replace the existing double chair lift with a triple, add approximately ¼ mile of new cat track at the top of racecourse ski run, add on to the existing lodge on the northeast side, and construct a ski patrol building. Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - The legal description of the proposed activity is Boise Meridian, Township 13 South, Range 24 East, Section 10. This includes areas within the Albion Division of the Minidoka Ranger District. Albion Division of the Minidoka Ranger District.

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Sawtooth National Forest Minidoka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Recreation Residence - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 11/2015 David Ashby Improvement Project Scoping Start 09/06/2013 208-678-0430 Thompson Flat Tract #5 [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District is proposing to authorize improvements which will include repair/installing a septic system, and adding a bathroom to the cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42923 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - Township 13 South, Range 24 East, Section 3. Thompson Flat Summer Home Tract #5, Albion Divison, Minidoka Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest. Rock Creek Fuels & Vegetation - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Steve Clezie Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 11/20/2014 208-678-0430 EA - Fuels management [email protected] Description: Treat vegetation using prescribed fire and mechanical treatments in order to reduce fuel loads and to create a more desirable fire regime. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45562 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia, Twin Falls. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Treatments will be within the Cassia Division in three watersheds - Rock Creek MA, Trapper Creek MA, and Shoshone Creek MA. Sublett Warming Shelter - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Roger Anderson CE Scoping Start 11/10/2014 208-677-8303 [email protected] s Description: Primary need is to serve recreating snowmobile users in cooperation with the Cassia County Snowmobile Grooming Committee and the Mt. Harrison Snowmobile Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46526 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - Boise Meridian, T11S, R30E, SE 1/4, of section 30. Confluence of Sheep Canyon and North Fork of Sheep Canyon within the North Heglar Canyon watershed.

Sawtooth National Forest Sawtooth National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Sawtooth National Forest Sawtooth National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Boulder Mountain Tour Special - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Ed Cannady Use Permit Issuance 208-727-5004 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a 5-year Recreation Event special use permit re-authorizing the annual Boulder Mountain Tour Ski Race for a new term with no changes to the existing permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37776 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - T6N R15E; T6N R16E; T5N R16E;T5N R17E B. M. Sawtooth National Recreation Area within the Big Wood River Drainage along the Boulder Mountain/Harriman Trail. Champion Fish Screens (2) - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Susan Kranz Special Use Permit Scoping Start 07/15/2014 208-727-5018 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a 20 year special use permit for continued use of two fish screens with access across National Forest System lands on a total of 0.50 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46104 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Sec. 23, T8N, R14E, B.M. The fish screens are located off Valley Road, FS Rd #70194, via Champion Creek Road #70458 through private property to non-system forest roads on National Forest System lands. Howdyville Wetland Restoration - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Sharon Browder CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/12/2015 208-727-5005 [email protected] Description: Restore approximately 2 acres of wetlands in the immediate vicinity of the 2.2 acre acquired Howdyville Log Mill parcel near Valley Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46587 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - HES #578, Section 36, T11N, R12E, B.M. Turnout across Hwy 21 from Mountain Resort, approximately 3 miles west of Stanley, Idaho.

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Sawtooth National Forest Sawtooth National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Jill Allgood Road and Trail Access Special Scoping Start 09/01/2014 208-737-3247 Use Permit [email protected] CE Description: Analyze a special use permit for both road and trail access to the ranch. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44202 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Secs. 17 & 20, T9N, R14E, B.M. The project is located on the east side of Highway 75 near Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, 9 miles south of Stanley, ID. Meadow Creek Cattle/Horse - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Robert Garcia Allotment analysis 208-774-3014 EA [email protected] Description: Authorized continued livestock grazing on the Meadow Creek Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41097 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 930 acre Meadow Creek allotment is located 2 miles southwest of Stanley Idaho. Redfish - Road #210 Post- - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:07/2015 09/2015 Michelle Erdie Insect Outbreak Fuels Project Scoping Start 10/27/2014 208-727-5036 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to conduct fuel reduction activities post mountain pine beetle outbreak, on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area along Forest Road #210 and in the Redfish Complex. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45469 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Sec. 1,2,3,12,13,19,24, T9N, R13E; Sec.7,18,19, T9N, R14E; Sec.35, T10N, R13E, B. M. The site is located 4 miles south of Stanley, ID along Forest Road #210 and in the Redfish Complex. Redfish to Stanley Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 05/2016 Matt Phillips CE Scoping Start 02/28/2014 208-727-5025 [email protected] Description: Develop a multi-purpose, non-motorized public trail between Stanley, Idaho and Redfish Recreation Complex. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43434 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Sec. 2,3, T9N, R13E; Sec. 9,15,16,21,22,26,27,34,35, T10N, R13E, B.M. The trail's northern terminus is Stanley City Park. It goes south on a FS trail easement across private land to the Stanley Admin Site on NFS land, then south to connect with existing Redfish trails.

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Sawtooth National Forest Sawtooth National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Redfish to Stanley Trail - Phase - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 05/2017 Matt Phillips 2 Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 208-727-5025 CE [email protected] Description: Develop a 2 mile fully accessible, multi-purpose, non-motorized, public trail from the Redfish entry station to . This critical trail section and the original Redfish to Stanley Trail project seamlessly connect Stanley and Redfish Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46683 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Sections 26 & 35, T10N, R13E, B. M. The proposed trail will exist entirely within the Redfish recreation area complex-from the Redfish entry station (just south of Hwy 75 along the Redfish Lake Road) to the north shore of Redfish Lake. Silva Livestock Load/Unload - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Jill Allgood Area Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 08/2015 208-737-3247 CE [email protected] Description: Proponent would be issued a 20 year special use permit for continued use of an existing livestock loading and unloading area off Forest System Road #70682 and access across National Forest System land for 200 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46102 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - SW 1/4, NE 1/4 Sec. 24, T11N, R12E, B.M. The area is located approximately 7 miles northwest of Stanley, ID off of State Highway 21 on Valley Creek Road, Forest System Road #70682. Silver King Mine Road Access - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jill Allgood Special Use Permit 208-737-3247 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a special use permit authorizing 0.1 miles of existing non-system road and 50 feet of new road construction to access privately owned Silver King Mine. In addition, 0.1 miles of existing road will be restored. Permit term - 20-yrs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45468 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 14, T6N, R13E, B. M. Approximately 6 miles northwest of Smiley Creek, ID and Highway 75 up Beaver Creek Road #204 past Sawtooth City Historical Site.

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Sawtooth National Forest Sawtooth National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Warm Springs Recreational - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2015 09/2015 Heidie Torrealday Placer Plan of Comment Period Public Notice 208-677-8295 Operations 04/09/2015 [email protected] EA Description: Plan of Operations for recreational placer mining on an unpatented mining claim within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, Idaho Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42965 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Sec. 29, T11N, R16E, B. M. Activity proposed to occur on an unpatented mining claim located above the high-water mark of the near Torrey's Campground, Custer County, Idaho.

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