Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 White Mountain 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

White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region Northern Pass Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Tiffany Benna Line Special Use Permit Objection Period Legal Notice 603-536-6241 EIS 09/01/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark and between Easton and Woodstock. US Dep't of Energy is leading the NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use permit to cross the Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34752 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - . COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. For more information, see the project website at: www.northernpasseis.us.

White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Albany South Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 08/2019 Robert Bayer EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 802-362-2307 ext 218 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 05/05/2016 - Watershed management - Road management Description: An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as recreation, watershed and transportation system improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39614 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - . COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stoneham, Oxford County, ME.

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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Camp Dodge Renovation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 02/2018 Justin Preisendorfer Project - Facility management Objection Period Legal Notice 603-536-6105 EA 09/15/2017 [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: The WMNF is proposing to enter into a public/private partnership with Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to address the long-term maintenance needs and improvements at Camp Dodge. Project includes a proposal for a new long-term special use permit to AMC Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49772 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Dodge Trails Center. Evans Brook Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:11/2019 06/2020 Patricia Nasta Management Project - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 02/2018 207-824-2813 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: Proposed timber harvest using even-aged and uneven-aged management methods to improve forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity, and provide for a sustainable yield of forest products. Connected road work will be proposed as well. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed units are located between Hastings Campground and Evans Notch along Route 113, and west of Route 113 from Bull Brook north. Moriah Brook Trail Bridge - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Helon Hoffer CE 603-466-2713 x1211 [email protected] Description: Explore options for crossing the Wild River on the Moriah Brook Trail following bridge removal in 2016. Project has been placed on hold in order to gather additional data to evaluate sustainable options for crossing. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Moriah Brook Trail. Pine Mountain Fiber Optic Line - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/11/2017 09/2017 Jennifer Burnett Special Use Permit 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is to extend a Time Warner Cable (TWC) fiber optic cable on the existing aerial pole line to the existing cell site at the Horton Center on Pine Mountain Trail in Gorham, NH. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gorham, NH.

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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Tuckerman Ravine Time Lapse - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 03/2018 Jennifer Burnett Photography Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] Description: Camera on 4-6 ft tall tripod (4ft sq footprint), powered by 1.5 ft sq, 1.5 ft tall solar panel would be installed on a tripod for one year. Would produce short video showing seasonal changes and events looking up ravine. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tuckerman Ravine, Mt Washington, NH.

White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Amateur Radio Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Moore CE 603-466-2713 x226 [email protected] Description: Five year special use permit to erect a mobile antennae and operate portable amateur radio equipment on various summits including Mount Martha, Mount Tom, , and North Twin for about two days each, once per summer. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Summits including Mount Martha, Mount Tom, Mount Osceola, Mount Flume and North Twin. Elbow Pond Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 06/2018 Jody Chinchen Relocation Scoping Start 06/03/2016 603-536-6107 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project would move a section of the Corridor 14 trail off of private lands to UFSF lands to eliminate concerns about long-term sustainability. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49228 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Woodstock, NH.

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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Lake of the Clouds Hut Septic - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/22/2017 07/2017 Jennifer Burnett Replacement - Special use management 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replacement of failing septic system at Lake of the Clouds Hut, operated under special use permit by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47896 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake of the Clouds, White Mountains between Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington, Sargents Purchase, NH. Long Pond Dam Repair and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 06/2018 Ricardo Rivera Maintenance - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 603-536-6258 CE - Facility management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Facing the existing waterside of the dam with an 8 inch structure of poured concrete with reinforcing and anchoring (rebar or other metal pins). A new drawdown pipe will be sleeved into the existing metal pipe. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50175 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Benton, Grafton County, NH. Mt. Tecumseh Communications - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 10/2017 Jennifer Burnett Site Tower Modification Project Scoping Start 05/12/2017 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposal is to raise the height of the existing guyed cell tower by 15 ft and to modify the Communication Site Plan, increasing the maximum height to 115 ft. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Tecumseh, Waterville Valley Ski Resort, Waterville Valley NH. - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 07/2018 James Abbe Thoreau Falls Bridge Removal - Special area management Comment Period Public Notice 603-536-6234 Project 08/07/2017 [email protected] EA Description: Dismantle bridge, remove stringers and hardware, break up and bury or scatter concrete abutments at least 100 *UPDATED* feet from perennial water, monitor crossing and address impacts if warranted. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46602 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Livermore (unincorporated), Grafton County, New Hampshire.

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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Route 118 Warren to - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 10/2017 Jody Chinchen Woodstock Crossing Reroute Scoping Start 07/01/2017 603-536-6107 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: In order to improve snowmobiler and Rt. 118 traffic safety WMNF proposes to reroute a section of the Warren to Woodstock Snowmobile Trail to provide for a straight crossing of Rt. 118. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. At the Route 118 crossing on the Woodstock to Warren Snowmobile Trail. Sandwich Notch Timber Stand - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 07/2018 Kenneth Desmarais Improvement (TSI) (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 603-536-6220 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The pre-commercial thinning would be conducted on approximately 0.5 acres of land within the Sandwich Notch Project area (Compartment 151).This stand is adjacent to the Chickenboro South Sale, which was harvested during 1981-1986. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thornton, NH, Sandwich Notch, Forest Road 98A. Sugarloaf Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 06/2018 Jody Chinchen Reroute Scoping Start 07/01/2017 603-536-6107 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Twin Mountain Snowmobile Club has proposed to abandon approximately 0.5 miles of the Sugarloaf Snowmobile Trail reroute the trail by constructing approximately 800 feet of new trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50174 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf Snowmobile Trail, Zealand Road, Carroll Coos County, NH.

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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Wanosha Integrated Resource - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2019 11/2019 Heather Mckenny Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 603-536-6135 EA - Forest products [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: An integrated resource project looking at the opportunities and needs across multiple resources including wildlife habitat improvements, vegetation and transportation management, watershed restoration and recreation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51358 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Campton, Livermore, Sandwich, Thornton, and Waterville Valley, NH. Waterville Valley High Country - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/13/2017 09/2017 Thomas Paquette Lift Replacement - Special use management 802-767-4261 x 521 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Remove double-chair lift that is old and often down due to mechanical and wind issues. Install a new T-bar lift to access the same runs. Would require cutting <0.5 acre of Bicknell's thrush habitat, which would require a site- specific Plan amendment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52153 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Waterville Valley downhill ski area. Waterville Valley J-bar - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/16/2017 09/2017 Thomas Paquette replacement and ski rental - Special use management 802-767-4261 x 521 building construction. [email protected] CE Description: Replace existing J Bar lift with two conveyor lifts with associated drainage improvements and grading. Construct a *UPDATED* new facility to house the ski and snowboard rental business. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50309 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Waterville Valley Ski Area.

White Mountain National Forest Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region

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White Mountain National Forest Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Backcountry Ski Trail CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 11/2017 Brian Johnston CE Scoping Start 07/01/2017 603-447-5448 ext. 5109 *UPDATED* [email protected] Description: Develop two backcountry ski opportunities, one on Bartlett Mountain in Bartlett, NH and the other near Baldface Mountain in Chatham, NH. Work will include removing understory vegetation and low branches from trees to create gladed terrain. Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bartlett and Chatham, NH. North Chatham Integrated - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2018 06/2019 Jason Lyle Resource Management - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/22/2016 603-447-5448 EA (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* - Road management Notice 11/2017 Description: An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as transportation system improvements Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50377 Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Chatham, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Saco Ranger District - Facility management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 09/2018 James Innes Administrative Site Comment Period Public Notice 603-447-5449 x5102 Construction 07/17/2017 [email protected] EA Description: Remodel main office building to net-zero energy efficient standards and build a new addition expanding footprint to a total of 7600 sq. ft. Includes removing temporary office trailer, expanding parking areas, and making other site improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51468 Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Conway, NH.

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

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