Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 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

Chugach National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R10 - Region Chugach Forest Plan Revision - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Mary Rasmussen EIS NOI in Federal Register 907-743-9426 07/09/2014 chugachplanrevision@f Est. DEIS NOA in Federal s.fed.us Register 05/2016 Description: The Chugach National Forest is revising and updating its 2002 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/chugach/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5408185 Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Valdez- Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chugach National Forest.

Chugach National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Alaska Region Two Thousand Firewood and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2016 05/2016 Jessica Ilse Habitat Improvement Project - Forest products Scoping Start 09/03/2015 907-754-2322 EA - Fuels management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Notice 11/2015 Description: Spread out across a wide area, firewood will be generated while increasing browse for moose, reducing fuels along roads and campgrounds, and adding structure to streams to improve watershed condition. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47534 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities will occur at select areas near Ingram Creek, Granite Creek, and communities of Hope, Moose Pass, and Cooper Landing.

Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region 2014 Special Use Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 01/2015 Debra Srb Renewals Scoping Start 04/15/2014 907-424-4726 CE [email protected] Description: 2014 permit renewals for: H2O Guides Summer Activities,Univeristy of Alaska,FBKS - Seismic Sites, FAA Strawbery Pt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44598 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various - Cordova Ranger District. Chugach Alaska Corporation - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2015 04/2016 Steve Hohensee Mineral Estate Development in Scoping Start 07/02/2015 907-790-7460 Port Gravina Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 08/2015 *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal from CAC to access and develop their mineral estate near Secret Cove in Port Gravina. The FS will evaluate surface-disturbing activities proposed by CAC. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47206 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Secret Cove in Port Gravina. Egg Island Wetland - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/06/2015 08/2015 Melissa Gabrielson Enhancement Project 907-424-4743 CE [email protected] ed.us *NEW LISTING* Description: A few small streams exist in upland areas of Egg Island and currently do not have associated ponded water. Project would pinpoint 1 stream to enhance ponded water features. The pond would provide ideal brood rearing habitat for dusky Canada geese. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47020 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Egg Island, Copper River Delta. Copper River Meridian, Cordova B-5 quad, R3W, T17S, sections 20, 29 Lat 60.38. Long -145.77. Egg Island, Copper River Delta, 12 miles south of Cordova, Alaska. The island is a sandy "barrier island" off of the coast of the mainland.

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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Eyak River Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Dave Zastrow CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/15/2015 907-424-4754 [email protected] Description: The proposed project requires reconstructing trail structures to control and span water flowing over and down the trail, replacing Step and Run boardwalk to protect wetland (muskeg) habitat and soil stabilization/replanting vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46987 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Eyak River Trail is located east of Cordova, Alaska starting at mile 6 of the Copper River Highway and follows Eyak River for 3.3 miles. Eyak River Trail is located east of Cordova, Alaska starting at mile 6 of the Copper River Highway and follows Eyak River for 3.3 miles. GCI Fiber-optic Cable - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/20/2015 04/2015 Debra Srb Installation within Existing 907-424-4726 Utility Corridor [email protected] CE Description: GCI is installing a submarine fiber-optic communications cable along the Eyak Lake lakebed,along the shoreline of *NEW LISTING* Eyak Lake and along the Copper River Highway to the Merle K. Smith Airport. T15W, R2W, Sec. 30-33 and T16S, R2 W, sec. 2-4, CRM Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47507 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the Southwest corner of Eyak Lake and along the Copper River Highway, T15S, R2W, Sec. 30-33 and T16S, R2W, Sec. 2-4, CRM.

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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Knowles Head Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 12/17/2014 08/2015 Melissa Gabrielson Thinning 907-424-4743 CE [email protected] ed.us Description: Thinning of trees less than or equal to 7" DBH on app. 6300 acres over at 10 year period to accelerate the development of old-growth habitat characteristics for species injured by EVOS, primarily marbled murrelet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45110 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T 12 S, R6, Section 31 T 12 S, R7, Sections 34-36 T 13 S, R7, All Sections T 13 S, R8, Sections 1, 10-29, 32-36 T 14 S, R7, Section 4-8 T 14 S, R8, Sections 1-5 . Eastern PWS, south of Valdez, AK. One Eyed Pond Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ken Hodges CE 907-424-4738 [email protected] Description: One Eyed Pond is an isolated former gravel pit. We propose to dig a 40-ft channel to connect it to an adjacent pond. This will allow anadromous salmonids to enter and use the pond for summer and winter rearing habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41442 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Cord B-4 quad, T16S, R1E, sect 30. 18 miles ESE of Cordova AK. 300 yds south of milepost 18.2 of the Copper River Hwy.

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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Quadra Creek Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ken Hodges Improvement - Vegetation management 907-424-4738 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Crowded stands in clearcut and uplifted areas would be thinned to accelerate tree growth and old-growth forest conditions. Canopy openings would be created in older clearcut to improve wildlife habitat. Some downed wood to be used for fish habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44331 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Quadra Creek: Seward meridian, Blying Sound D1-2 quadrangle, R10E, T3S, section 25. The San Juan watershed: Seward meridian, Blying Sound D-3 quadrangle, R9E, T4S, sections 22 and 27. The two watersheds are located on the southern end of Montague Island, roughly 60-75 miles southwest of Cordova, AK. San Juan Creek Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/10/2015 06/2015 Andrew Morin Improvement 907-424-4758 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Simulated beaver caches will be placed in tributaries to San Juan creek to create overwintering habitat for salmon. This area is lacking in brushy vegetation due to upheaval from the 1964 earthquake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47010 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Seward meridian, Blying Sound D-3 quadrangle, R9E, T4S, sections 22 and 27. The work would be centered near 59.81°, - 147.89°. San Juan Creek is located on the Southwest side of Montague Island, Prince William Sound. Sand Trail Parking Area - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/05/2015 08/2015 Dave Zastrow Construction Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 907-424-4754 EA - Land ownership management [email protected] Description: The project is to build a parking area at the Sand Trail trailhead to provide safe public parking along the Copper River Highway to access National Forest system lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43147 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Section 2, CR Meridian.

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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Upper Ibeck Creek Off-Road - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/01/2014 07/2014 Ken Hodges Vehicle Trail - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 907-424-4738 CE - Road management [email protected] Description: Brush and grade a 1.2 mile off-road vehicle trail re-route that will reduce ORV trail stream crossings and trespass on adjacent private land. Crew will survey and mark boundary. Project will protect coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44329 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Cordova C-4 quadrangle, Copper River Meridian, R1W, T15S, section 6. Approximately 6 miles east of Cordova, AK, upper area of the Ibeck Creek/Scott River valley. 7 miles north of milepost 7.5 of the Copper River Highway. Weise and Wolfe Isolated Cabin - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/30/2015 09/2015 Debra Srb Reissue 907-424-4726 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reissue two special use permits for isolated cabins to Weise and Wolfe for new 5-year terms. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47509 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lot B and Lot I, Big Arc Group, Eyak River. T16S,R3W, CRM.

Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region CDK Mining Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Michael Johnson EA 907-288-7729 [email protected] Description: Proposal to approve a mining plan of operations for suction dredging and access on Bertha Creek in Turnagain Pass Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44644 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian. Bertha Creek in Turnagain Pass on the Glacier Ranger District.

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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Chugach Electric Association - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Distribution lines renewal Massenhove CE 907-754-2315 [email protected] d.us Description: The special use authorization for Chugach Electric's distribution lines that cross national forest lands needs to be renewed to continue to authorize the powerline in their present location. Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Distribution Lines for Portage Valley and Hope Highway, various other location on the Forest. Granite Creek Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Angela Coleman Streambank Stabilization and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 02/20/2015 907-228-4147 Fisheries Enhancement Project - Watershed management [email protected] CE Description: The project will restore 600 feet of eroding stream banks with engineered log jams designed to restore bank integrity and improve adult and juvenile salmon, trout and char habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46269 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 4, T7N, R1E. Granite Creek Campground located milepost 63 on the . Jackpot Lakes Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/02/2015 08/2015 Andrew Morin Enhancement 907-424-4758 CE [email protected] Description: Brush and other woody material will be cut in the surrounding area, bundled together, and placed in the deeper sections of the lake. 80 - 100 bundles will be created to resemble and provide the same sort of habitat that beaver caches offer. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46453 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - The legal description for Jackpot Lakes is the Seward meridian, Seward B-4 quandrangle, R7E, T4N, sections 14 and 15. The work would be centered near 60.41°, -148.25°. The legal description for Jackpot Lakes is the Seward meridian, Seward B-4 quandrangle, R7E, T4N, sections 14 and 15. The work would be centered near 60.41°, -148.25°.

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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Main Bay Fish Hatchery Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Teresa Paquet Renewal Scoping Start 11/25/2012 907-754-2314 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 10/2015 Description: Renewal of a multi-year special use permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for continued use & maintenance of the Main Bay Fish Hatchery located in Main Bay, Prince William Sound. Managed by PWS Aquaculture Corp. EIS/ROD 1980. Constructed 1981. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40367 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 Sec. 17, T. 5 N, R. 8 E. Seward Meridian. Head of Main Bay, western Prince William Sound, approx. 40 miles southeast of Whittier. Spencer Minerals - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A David Ilse EIS 530-333-5553 [email protected] Description: Project will consider whether or not to authorize removal of mineral materials (rock and gravel aggregate) from a 600-acre site near Spencer Glacier, if so, what restrictions will apply. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/chugach/pdf/spencer_extrct_scpltr.pdf Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - The Spencer Mineral Materials site is situated on a glacial outwash plain at the terminus of Spencer Glacier, within the Glacier Ranger District of the Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula Borough. Glacier Ranger District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Spencer Whistle Stop Outfitter - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 11/2015 Teresa Paquet and Guide Opportunities FEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-754-2314 EA 08/11/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Provide commercial recreation opportunities at the Spencer Whistle Stop recreation area, by issuing special use permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43715 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spencer Whistle Stop is located at mile 54.6 of the Alaska Railroad, ~10 miles south of Portage Alaska.

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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Wild Alpine, LLC permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Teresa Paquet amendment Scoping Start 01/02/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Wild Alpine is requesting an amendment to their existing permit to authorize a new use area southwest of Turnagain Pass. Current permit authorizes avalanche education classes and other backcountry travel uses in Turnagain Pass & Portage Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41981 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seward District, Silvertip area, north of Seward Highway, in the Gulch Creek and Bertha Creek areas.

Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region City of Seward Renewal of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Powerline Permit Massenhove CE 907-754-2315 [email protected] d.us Description: The powerline permit for the City of Seward will expire at the end of 2013 and will need to be renewed to continue authorization to allow the right-of-way for the powerlines to cross National Forest Lands. Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - City of Seard Transmission Line: Dave Creek to Lawing is 115 KV and Lawing to Seward is 69 KV. Seward Highway from Mile 5 to mile 25.5. Cooper Creek Ground Water - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 John Lang well(s) installation Scoping Start 02/20/2015 907-288-7719 CE [email protected] Description: Through well points, collect at least two types of data: hydraulic conductivity measurements and groundwater-level measurements in a proposed future restoration project and in the vicinity of a proposed new channel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46290 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 05N, Range 03W, section 34. Southeast side of Cooper Creek between the Kenai River and start of canyon reach approximately 0.75 miles upstream.

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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Cooper Creek Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A John Lang Restoration - Watershed management 907-288-7719 EA [email protected] Description: Stream restoration work on the lower 0.75 miles of Cooper Creek, from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence with the Kenai River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/chugach/landmanagement/projects Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 05N, Range 03W, and section 34. Mile post 51.5 Sterling Highway. Dillon Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Karen Kromrey Operations Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7745 EA 04/10/2015 [email protected] Description: Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Stetson and Cooper Creeks with placer exploration utilizing a 5 inch suction dredge and highbanker and ATV access on the existing Stetson Creek trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46770 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 8, Township 4 North, Range 3 West; Seward Meridian. Stetson Creek west of Cooper Landing, Alaska, with access from the Sterling Hwy. HMC Palmer Creek Mining Plan - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Michael Johnson of Operations 907-288-7729 EA [email protected] Description: seasonal suction dredging and high-banking, sampling, road repair, and use of a seasonal camp consisting of tents or campers. Access will be by ATV or snowmobile, road vehicles, or small excavation equipment on roads currently closed to the public Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41917 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 1 West, Section 30 and, Township 8 North, Range 1 West, Section 7, Seward Meridian. Several existing mining claims located in the Palmer Creek road area near Hope, AK.

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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Hope Highway Non-System - Road management Completed Actual: 06/09/2015 10/2015 John Eavis Road Project 907-288-7701 CE [email protected] Description: The Seward Ranger District is proposing to rehabilitate and improve or obliterate and close several non-system roads that currently exist along the Hope Highway. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46992 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hope Highway near Hope, Alaska. Ice Box Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2015 07/2015 Michael Johnson Operations Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7729 EA 06/10/2015 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Year-round exploration utilizing a small suction dredge and camp areas on Victor Creek near Mile 20 of the Seward Highway. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47104 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Section 18, Seward Meridian. Victor Creek near Mile 20 of the Seward Highway. Last Hope Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Karen Kromrey Operations Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7745 EA 04/10/2014 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Bear Creek with exploration using a 4 inch suction dredge and ATV access on existing Bear Creek trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46772 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 34 and 35, Township 10 North, Range 2 West; Seward Meridian. Located near Hope, Alaska, with access from Bear Creek Road off the Hope Hwy. Placer Dreams Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Karen Kromrey Operations Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7745 EA 04/10/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Gulch Creek using up to a 6 inch suction dredge and highbanker and ATV's on existing Gulch Creek mining access trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46769 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 13, Township 8 North, Range 1 West; Seward Meridian. Gulch Creek, milepost 57 of the Seward Hwy.

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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Resurrection Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 07/30/2015 07/2015 Karen Kromrey Phase II - Watershed management 907-288-7745 EIS - Minerals and Geology [email protected] Description: Approve a supplement to a mining plan of operations and new mining operations. Restore Resurrection Creek's channel, floodplain, and streamside vegetation to pre-mining conditions and enhance fish and riparian wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23483 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seward Ranger District, Resurrection Creek. Resurrection Pass Trail-- - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Bobbie Jo Skibo Commercial Recreation Special 907-288-7739 Uses [email protected] EA s Description: Determine the appropriate level and variety of commercial recreation uses compatible with non-guided uses along the Resurrection Pass Trail system. Resolve the 1991 "freeze" on issuance of new special use permits for the trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45769 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Commercial recreation use along the Resurrection Pass Trail between the communities of Hope and Cooper Landing. Russian River Firearm - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Bobbie Jo Skibo Restriction--Forest Order Orders Scoping Start 03/25/2015 907-288-7739 CE [email protected] s Description: Forest Order to expand the firearm closure to include additional areas for public safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46166 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Russian River Campground, Angler's Trail, and River Trail. See attached map.

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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Three D mining plan of - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 08/13/2015 09/2015 Michael Johnson operations 907-288-7729 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Exploration utilizing a small suction dredge in Cooper Creek and ATV access on the Stetson Creek Trail, which is closed to the general public for motorized access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47105 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 4 North, Range 3 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian. Cooper Creek near Cooper Landing, Alaska. Trail Habitat Improvement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2015 04/2016 Jessica Ilse Project - Forest products Scoping Start 06/25/2014 907-754-2322 CE - Vegetation management [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Improve moose forage through prescribed burning near Grant and Ptarmigan Lakes. Reduce fuel loading from spruce bark beetle mortality, and increase heterogeneity of vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41220 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North shore of Kenai Lake, Trail Creek, Grant and Ptarmigan Lakes. Triple H Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Karen Kromrey Operations Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7745 EA 04/10/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Coeur d%u2019Alene Creek with exploration utilizing a 2.5 inch suction dredge and ATV access on an existing access trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46771 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 19 and 24, Township 9 North, Range 1 West; Seward Meridian. The project area is near Hope, Alaska, near the Coeur d'Alene Campground on Palmer Creek Road.

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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region White Rock Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Michael Johnson Operations 907-288-7729 EA [email protected] Description: Plan of Operations proposing geological mapping and prospecting Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45887 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 1 East, Section 29, Seward Meridian. Grant Lake near Moose Pass, Alaska.

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To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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