Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2016 to 09/30/2016 Humboldt-Toiyabe 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 in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Sierra Nevada Forest Plan - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Donald Yasuda Amendment (SNFPA) 916-640-1168 EIS [email protected] Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis Location: UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region California Integrated Weed - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Maureen Easton Management (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice 775-884-8151 EA 12/02/2015 [email protected] Description: The proposed action includes the development and implementation of an Integrated Weed Management System (IWMS) to treat noxious and invasive weeds on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest System Lands in California. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46417 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Lassen, Mono, Nevada, Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest System Lands that occur in California including Lassen, Sierra, Nevada, Alpine, and Mono Counties.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A David Drake Jamboree - Special use management 775 352-1241 CE [email protected] Description: This is a ATV & UTV motorcycle touring type of ride on National Forest System lands. It will take place on approved motor vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41270 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Portions of Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts. Greater Sage Grouse Bi-State - Land management planning Completed Actual: 05/16/2016 07/2016 James Winfrey Distinct Population Segment 775-355-5308 Forest Plan Amendment [email protected] EIS Description: The FS is proposing to amend the Toiyabe National Forest LRMP and the BLM is proposing to amend the affected *UPDATED* RMPs. The DEIS Public Comment Period has been extended form 12/27/2013 to 01/17/2014. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40683 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Mono, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The analysis will be specific to NFS lands on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts, and the Carson City and Battle Mountain BLM Districts in Nevada and California. Humboldt - Toiyabe NF - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Jamie Fields Wilderness Plans Comment Period Public Notice 775-352-1254 EA 08/14/2015 [email protected] Description: Development of Wilderness Management Plans for Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak, Alta Toquima, Arc Dome and Table Mountain Wilderness areas and amendments to Humboldt National Forest LRMP and Toiyabe National Forest LRMP. Web Link: http://tinyurl.com/H-T-Wilderness-46107/ Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District, Austin Ranger District, Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt, Lander, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak Wilderness Area on the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Alta Toquima, Arc Dome and Table Mountain Wilderness Areas on the Austin - Tonopah Ranger Districts.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Ruby Mountain helicopter - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 01/2015 Martina Gast skiing Permit Issuance Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 775-623-5025 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to continue guided helicopter skiing on the Mountain City and Ruby Mountains Ranger Districts. Use would continue as identified in the existing permit. Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District, Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 7 ski zones across the two districts.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Antelope Restoration Project - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Carol Carlock EA - Watershed management 775-289-5128 [email protected] Description: USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sage- steppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within approximately 65,000 acre project boundary Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37595 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Eureka, Lander. LEGAL - T16N thru T18N R47- 50 all or portions of the sections within. Forest Service lands that are south of Whiterock and Seep springs at the north end of the Monitor range. Unit boundaries to the north, east and west will end at the forest service boundaries. Blackbird Fence Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 09/2016 Meagan Carter CE Scoping Start 05/24/2016 775-964-2671 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* s Description: Construct a fence to protect the Blackbird Ditch, a permitted water development, and supporting infrastructure provided it can be constructed in a way that avoids adverse effects to cultural resources, boundary management, and wildlife resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49719 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located approximately 6 miles east of Austin, NV. The legal description for this project is Mount Diablo Meridian, Township 18 North, Range 44 East, within Sections 12, and 13.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Buffalo-Everson Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2016 07/2016 George Langstaff CE Scoping Start 08/27/2015 775-964-2671 [email protected] Description: Drill boreholes using reverse-circulation or core methods to expected depths of 500-1,500 ft at up to 15 sites and construct up to 5,000 ft of new, temporary road. The drill pads and new roads would be recontoured and seeded upon project completion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47640 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - sections 16 and 21, Township 12 North, Range 39 East, Mount Diablo Meridian. 17.5 miles east of Gabbs, on the west side of the Shoshone Range north of Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park. DAP Mineral Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2016 07/2016 George Langstaff Project Scoping Start 03/10/2015 775-964-2671 CE [email protected] Description: Drill mineral exploration boreholes at 3 sites, with no new road construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46405 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 44 East, Mount Diablo Meridian. 8.5 miles southeast of Austin on the east side of the Toiyabe Range south of US Highway 50. Golden Brew Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2016 07/2016 James Rigby CE Scoping Start 05/17/2016 775-482-6286 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Drill one or more boreholes at 4 sites and construct about 600 feet of new temporary road. Existing roads and 5,000 feet of overland travel will provide access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48096 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - sections 23 and 26, Township 16 North, Range 42 East (Mt. Diablo Meridian). 20 miles southwest of Austin, Nevada, on the alluvial fan on the west side of the Toiyabe Range.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Hickison Wild Burro Territory - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Meagan Carter Appropriate Management Comment Period Public Notice 775-482-7885 Levels and Management 03/06/2013 [email protected] Actions Project s EA Description: Project proposes to establish appropriate wild burro herd management levels, authorize population management actions, and approve reconstruction of water developments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40995 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North end of Toquima Mountain Range. Reese River Diversion - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Nathan Millet Stabilization Project 775-289-5126 CE [email protected] Description: This project would replace an existing non-functional diversion structure with a new structure that will function as a diversion for irrigation. The proposal would also close an existing access road that enters the Arc Dome Wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34315 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - SE ¼ Section 34, T12N R40E. Within the Reese River watershed, approximately 9 miles south of Yomba, Nye County, Nevada.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Four Mile Hill Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/21/2016 07/2016 Douglas Clarke improvement Project 775-778-6127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Treat up to approximately 3,800 acres of pinyon-juniper encroachment using hand and mechanical treatments and pile burning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47712 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Five miles southeast of Wellington, Nevada.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Mountain Warfare Training - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 David Drake Center Communications FEIS NOA in Federal Register 775 352-1241 Infrastructure Upgrades 02/06/2015 [email protected] Environmental Assesment Description: Completing Supplemental Analysis to authorize upgraded to two existing sites and one new site all three are on EA NFS lands *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45828 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sweetwater Commsite, Mean Peak and Wolf Creek. Mountain Warfare Training - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 James Winfrey Center Operations Training Comment Period Public Notice 775-355-5308 Project 11/01/2011 [email protected] EA Description: Under the Proposed Action a full complement of new vehicles, weapons systems/ordnance, engineer systems, aircraft, and equipment would be employed to augment the current set of training exercises. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36588 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain Warfare Training Center; East of Sonora Pass. PMMR Clay Mine Expansion - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A David Risley EA 760-932-5821 [email protected] Description: Proponent proposes to expand the existing clay mine. One pit would be expanded and one new pit developed. clay would be trucked off forest to a rail siding in Wabuska. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35763 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Sections 20, 21, 29 & 30, T. 7 N., R. 27 E., MDB&M, Lyon County, Nevada. Near East Walker River; 40 miles south of Yerington. Pine Grove - Lincoln Gold - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A David Risley Project 760-932-5821 CE [email protected] Description: Project involves drilling of 5 ground water monitoring wells, 9 condemnation drill holes, 6 geotechnical augur holes, and excavation of 9 test pits to determine soil properties. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46768 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 15 miles south of Yerington in the Pine Grove Mountains.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Sierra Trail Dogs 250 Dual - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A David Drake Sport - Special use management 775-352-1241 CE [email protected] Description: This is a motorcyle touring type of ride on National Forest System Lands. It will take place on approved motor vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41233 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon, Mineral. routes on the Bridgeport Ranger district. Swauger Creek Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A David Easton Reduction Project - Fuels management 760-932-5804 CE [email protected] Description: The purpose for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, promote under story regeneration in sage-steppe, mountain shrub, mixed conifer, and aspen communities and imrpove wildlife habitat and help create defensiable space. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37004 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project Area includes National Forest System lands within the Swauger Creek drainage. The project area is approximately 10 miles north of Bridgeport, CA. Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Drake Leavitt Meadows Pack Station 814-728-6283 Permit Renewals [email protected] EA Description: USFS proposal to issue new term permit to replace expired permits for both Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and Leavitt Meadows Pack Station Permits. Project on hold while Forest Service conducts a needs assessment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16860 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T2N, R25E, S5. Virginia Lakes, approx 18 miles south of Bridgeport, CA; and Leavitt Meadows, permit areas includes Hoover Wilderness.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bordertown to California 120kV - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Marnie Bonesteel Transmission Line DEIS NOA in Federal Register 775-352-1240 EIS 12/12/2014 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2016 Description: Construct 120kV transmission line connecting the Bordertown and California substations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/bordertownline Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Sierra, Washoe. LEGAL - T19N R17E Sec 7. T20N R17E Sec 1,2,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19, 23, 24,25,26,30,31,35,36 T21N R17E Sec 24,25,34,35,36 T19NR18E Sec 7 .T20N R18E Sec 5,6,7,8,17,18,19,20,29,30,31,32 T21NR18E Sec 4,5,6. Appoximately 15 miles west and northwest of Reno, Nevada along the Nevada and California Stateline. North of Interstate 80 near Verdi, Nevada and west of Highway 395 at Bordertown, Nevada. Cottonwood Dam #1 J-81 - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2016 08/2016 Sierra Brewer Breach Project Est. Scoping Start 04/2016 775-352-1265 CE [email protected] Description: After breeching the dam trash will be removed from the pool area. A stable flow path for spring runoff through the reservoir will be established and the native plant community will be restored. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49203 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Coordinates: 39 degrees 35 minutes 10 seconds, -119 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds. Leviathan-Loope Rangeland - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Maureen Easton Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-884-8151 EA 03/27/2015 [email protected] Description: Reauthorize grazing on the Leviathan and Campbell-Loope Sheep and Goat allotments and close 3 vacant cattle and horse allotments: Mud Lake, Barber, and Double Springs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45038 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allotments proposed for re-authorization are located generally in the Monitor Pass area, Alpine County, California. Allotments proposed for closure are located in Douglas County, Nevada.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Manzanita Fuels Reduction and - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Steven Howell Ecosystem Management (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 775-884-8114 Project - Fuels management [email protected] CE Description: Reduce Fuels and enhance wildlife habitat on approximately 700 acres within the wildland urban interface in Alpine County Clifornia near the town of Woodfords. The project area is within the old Acron Fire of 1987. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42142 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - T11N R19E Sections 13, 23, 26, and 34, and T10N R19E Section 1. Alpine County California near the town of Woodfords. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe - Atoma - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Marnie Bonesteel Area Project NOI in Federal Register 775-884-8140 EIS 06/03/2013 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2016 Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe special use permit to authorize commercial downhill skiing in the Atoma area and construction of a snowmaking water impoundment on the westernmost portion of the permit boundary Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41487 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T 17 N R 19 E, Section 18, MDM. Twelve miles north of the intersection of Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) and US 395, immediately north of the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe base lodge and parking area. Ollie Won Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 David Risley CE Scoping Start 03/18/2016 760-932-5821 [email protected] Description: Excavation of exploration pits to collect subsurface samples for resource evaluation at up to 5 discreet sites within the project area. The proposed exploration pits will each have a working area with dimensions of approximately 8 ft. by 12 ft Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48617 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Ollie Won Exploration Project is located in Section 7, Township 11 North, Range 19 East, Mount Diablo Base & Meridian, Alpine County, CA.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Tamarack Lake Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 06/2017 Daniel Morris CE Scoping Start 03/29/2016 775-884-8140 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: 5.3 miles of trail construction, 2 miles adopting existing trails, 1 mile decommissioning of non-system trails.
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T 17N, R18 E, sec. 24,25; T 17N, R19E, sec. 18,19. This project is located along the Mount Rose Highway (SR 431) about 10 miles southwest of Reno, NV on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Currant-Ellison Watershed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Jose Noriega Restoration Project - Heritage resource Comment Period Public Notice 775-289-5100 EA management 01/23/2014 [email protected] - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The purpose of this project is to restore and maintain healthy and resilient watersheds, vegetation communities, wildlife habitats and to reduce fuels and wildfire risks particularly near private lands, structures and other critical resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41019 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area is approximately 185,000 acres and is located approximately 50 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada within the White Pine Mountain Range.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Monte Cristo Territory - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Amery Sifre Management Plan pdate Comment Period Public Notice 775-289-3031 EA 10/26/2012 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service will update the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory Management Plan to include strategies to maintain the herd into the future at AML and to compliment the BLM's management of the Pancake Wild Horse and Burro Complex. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38422 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). Mount Moriah Cave Gate - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 John Powell Project - Minerals and Geology Scoping Start 04/29/2016 775-289-5125 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A gate would be installed in the entrance of a cave located in the north Snake Range in eastern Nevada. The gate would be designed to allow for normal passage for bats and airflow and other small wildlife species that may use the cave for shelter. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49305 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located within the Mount Moriah Wilderness in the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in White Pine County, Nevada.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bear Creek No.1 Hazardous - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2016 05/2016 John Baldwin Fuels Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/15/2016 775-778-6109 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: 1. Thinning corridor, along the Charleston - Jarbidge road. 2. Fuel break along the FS Rd #58277. 3. Prescribed burn for 230 acres in the Bear Creek Watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48033 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Creek Watershed.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Big Springs Gold Mine Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 John Powell EA Comment Period Public Notice 775-778-6129 08/29/2014 [email protected] Description: Anova Metals USA LLC proposes surface and underground mining operations at the Big Springs Mining area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43809 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - The Project is located in all or portions of Sections 1, 2 and 11, Township 42 North, Range 53 East (T42N, R53E), Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (Project Area), Elko County, Nevada. The Project is located in all or portions of Sections 1, 2 and 11, Township 42 North, Range 53 East (T42N, R53E), Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (Project Area), Elko County, Nevada. Black Jack Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 John Powell CE Scoping Start 04/23/2012 775-778-6129 [email protected] Description: The exploration project will utilize three drill sites from which multiple drill holes will be drilled. The use of existing roads and approximately 3,500 feet of road maintenance will be required. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38949 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T44N, R52E,sec 28 and 29. Independence Mountains and east of the Bull Run Mountains. Nexus Walker Ridge Mineral - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A John Powell Exploration Project 775-289-5125 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Nexus Gold Corp proposes a small scale drilling program (less than one year) at their Walker Ridge Project site in Elko County, NV. The program is anticipated to create approximately 4 acres of surface disturbance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47671 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Walker Ridge Project is located in Elko County, Nevada, approximately 40 air miles north of Elko. The Project is located in the Independence Range in sections 29, 30, 31 & 32, T42N, R54E, MDBM.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region 2013 Range Rescission - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Boyd Hatch Implementation Comment Period Public Notice 775-623-5025 x 119 EA 07/30/2013 [email protected] Description: Project would build key fences to better control and rotate livestock, reducing impacts on riparian areas, one of which is an LCT stream (SF Indian Creek), heritage sites, etc... Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41444 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple Locations Accross the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Fort McDermitt Cooperative - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Joseph Garrotto Domestic Horse Removal - Grazing management Scoping Start 02/19/2015 775-623-5025 ext. 5 Project - Watershed management [email protected] CE Description: The project will remove domestic horses from National Forest System land in cooperation with Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribal government. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44432 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Northern end of Santa Rosa Ranger District. Long Valley Creek Fence - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 Boyd Hatch Exclosure Project management Scoping Start 07/22/2013 775-623-5025 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to construct an exclosure to protect a cultural site. The fence will be constructed to Forest Service standards. It will be a 4 strand fence. Project was originally part of the 2013 Range Rescission Implementation project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44801 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - T45N, R40E, section 34, MDBM. The project is located in the Long Valley Creek watershed; south of Cold Springs Butte.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region North Fork Little Humboldt - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Rachel Van Horne River Meadow Headcut Repair - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/22/2016 775-355-5344 Project (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Watershed management Description: Project is to repair and stabilize headcuts and eroded areas within meadows and adjacent ephemeral stream channel segments within several portions of the headwaters of the North Fork Little Humboldt River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48391 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. headwaters.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Mt. Charleston Wilderness - Special area management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 12/2016 Jane Schumacher Management Plan Comment Period Public Notice 702-839-5560 EA 06/11/2013 [email protected] s Description: FS will prepare a Wilderness Management Plan for the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38543 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area designated by Congress in 1989 and in 2002, including the Carpenter Canyon Research Natural Area and sensitive alpine areas; 56,598 acres. Mud Springs Restoration - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jennifer Ramirez Fencing 702-515-5429 CE [email protected] Description: Replacement of existing exclusion fence with a stronger, taller fence to exclude wild horses and elk from sensitive springs. Provide drinking water to ungulates and equestrians outside of fence. Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - West M.S. is in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, T17S R55 1/2E Middle M.S. is in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22, T17S R55 1/2E East M.S. is in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22, T17S R55 1/2. Three springs (West, Middle, and East) located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area on FSS Road 45571.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Spring Mountains Wild Horse & - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2016 12/2016 Jane Schumacher Burro Complex Project Comment Period Public Notice 702-839-5560 EA 06/14/2013 [email protected] s Description: Analyze appropriate managment levels and horse gathers on the Spring Mountains NRA and the Southern NV BLM District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=40960 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Goldwedge 2014 Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2016 09/2016 James Rigby Project CE Scoping Start 11/05/2014 775-482-6286 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal is for gold-silver minerals exploration drilling at up to 49 drill sites & construction of approx. 2,800-ft. of new temp. access roads,use of existing roads and overland travel on USFS administered federal lands totally approx. 3.2 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45863 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. UNIT-Tonopah Ranger District, STATE-Nevada. COUNTY-Nye. Legal-T8N, R43E Section 13, and T8N R44E Section 18 MDM,IN The Toquima Ranger, approx. 1-mile west of Manhattan, Nevada.
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