Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 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

R10 - Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Alaska Roadless Rulemaking - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:06/2020 07/2020 Robin Dale EIS Orders NOI in Federal Register 907-586-9344 [email protected] *UPDATED* 08/02/2018 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2019 Description: Alaska specific roadless rule that will establish a land classification system designed to conserve roadless area characteristics on the Tongass National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54511 Location: UNIT - R10 - Alaska Region All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Prince of Wales-Outer, Sitka, Wrangell-Petersburg, Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tongass National Forest.

Chugach National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R10 - Alaska Region Chugach Forest Plan Revision - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:02/2020 03/2020 Susan Jennings EIS DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-772-5864 [email protected] *UPDATED* 08/03/2018 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2019 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/project/?project=40816 Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Valdez- Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chugach National Forest.

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 Childs Glacier Lodge permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 06/2019 Debra Srb extension and sport fishing Scoping Start 06/12/2019 907-424-4726 amendment [email protected] CE Description: Childs Glacier Lodge has received 2 years of successful outfitter guide evaluations so is eligible for a permit *NEW LISTING* extension of up to 8 years. Additionally he is requesting 150 service days for sport fishing at the Childs Glacier Recreation area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56240 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Childs Glacier Recreation Area on the East Copper River Delta, Cordova Ranger District. Federal Aviation Administration - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 08/2019 Debra Srb Monitoring Permits for Scoping Start 06/26/2019 907-424-4726 Strawberry and Katalla [email protected] CE Description: The Federal Aviaiton Administration decommissioned sites at Strawberry and Katalla. Continued access to the site *NEW LISTING* is required to monitor fuel contamination wells. Wells will remain until DEC authorizes removal. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56365 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Katalla is located at Palm Point, East Copper River Delta, Alaska. Strawberry is located on Hinchinbrook Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska. Katalla Communication Site - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 07/2019 Debra Srb CE Scoping Start 06/13/2019 907-424-4726 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Cordova Telecom Cooperative is proposing to construct and operate a comm site on a decommissioned FAA site. Site footprint is 100' x 100' and will consist of:80' non-guyed tower, one 12'x 24' outbuilding, six 1000-gal. propane tanks and solar array Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56261 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 144¿33'14.205"W, 60¿12'26.208"N North of Palm Point, East Copper River Delta on the Cordova Ranger District.

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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Sheep River Hunting 10 year - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 01/2020 Debra Srb permit renewal Scoping Start 06/26/2019 907-424-4726 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Cordova Ranger District is reissuing special use permits to Sheep River Hunting for a 10 year term expiring 12/31/2029. Holder is in compliance with their permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56360 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sheep River Hunting is authorized to hunt in GUA 06-03C, 06-03D, and 06-03E. 60 service days, 9 hunts, and two assigned sites are approved.

Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Derickson Fishpass Gabion - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:02/2019 06/2019 Daniel Donnelly Replacement Est. Scoping Start 11/2018 907-424-4758 CE [email protected] Description: Project will replace deteriorating wire gabion baskets that provide support for an existing fish passage installation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55123 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Seward D-3, T9N R9E S15, Seward Meridian. Derickson Creek is at the head of Derickson Bay, approximately 49km NE of Whittier, Ak. FLPMA Private Road Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/01/2019 04/2019 Teresa Paquet CE 907-754-2314 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Pvt property owner applied for auth. to build 150' x 35' driveway across 150' of NFS lands. Applicant was issued an "Authorization to Construct" from ADOT&PF since project area is within Seward Hwy ROW. Requesting 5-yr term and year-round access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55799 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Sec. 31, T. 9 N., R. 3 E., SEWARD MERIDIAN. MP 79.6.

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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Outfitter/Guide Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Phillip Zumstein Amendment, Alaska Scoping Start 07/12/2017 907-754-2315 Backcountry Access [email protected] CE Description: This decision is a response to the proposal for a permit modification from Alaska Backcountry Access. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54412 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Twentymile valley, Portage Valley, Turnagain Pass, Johnson Pass, Placer River Drainage, Palmer Creek Rd, Upper Winner Creek, Crow Pass.

Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Maintenance on Railroad Mile - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/16/2019 05/2019 Teresa Paquet 36 Berm Special Use Permit 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Alaska Railroad Corporation requested permit renewal to continue authorization of the railroad mile 36 flood control berm located in a tributary to Trail Creek. 2500 ft long, 12 ft wide, and 10 ft high upstream of the railroad embankment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56085 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T5N, R1E, Section 3. Northeast of Moose Pass, Alaska. Railroad mile 36 in a tributary to Trail Creek. Penny Picker Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/29/2018 11/2018 Scott Leslie Operations 907-826-1641 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Prospecting and exploration for gold along Canyon Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55093 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek along the Seward Highway near mile marker 52.

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