Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2021 to 09/30/2021 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 Nationwide Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, On Hold N/A N/A Sarah Shoemaker 228, subpart A. Orders 907-586-7886 EIS [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Amendments to Land - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2020 01/2021 John Shivik Management Plans Regarding - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 801-625-5667 Sage-grouse Conservation 08/02/2019 [email protected] EIS Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch- Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south- central Wyoming and northern Colorado. Carson City to Glenbrook - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Marnie Bonesteel Powerline Rebuild Scoping Start 04/10/2020 775-352-1240 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov Description: Rebuild approximately 9.23 mile, 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line within the existing right-of-way between the Voltaire Substation in Carson City, Nevada and Glenbrook Substation, Douglas County, Nevada. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58015 Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Carson City Nevada, from Voltaire Canyon heading west across U.S. Highway 50 to the intersection of Nevada State Route 28 and Spooner Summit, then parallels old Highway 50 to Glenbrook.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) NV Energy Resilience Corridors - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2021 09/2021 Victor Lyon Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 06/30/2020 530-543-2749 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Approximately 5,300 acres, the project consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines. Improves wildlife habitat, forest health, and fuel reduction. COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS 11/20/20. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58461 Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Power transmission corridors on east side of the Lake Tahoe basin within Nevada. Tahoe 200 Events - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2021 09/2021 Kimberly Felton CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2021 530/543-2651 [email protected] *UPDATED* s Description: Authorize a 3-part foot-race event surrounding Lake Tahoe Basin on existing roads and trails through a special use permit. Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District, Placerville Ranger District, Truckee Ranger District, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Around the Lake Tahoe Basin using system roads and trails. Uses Tahoe Rim Trail.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Forest-wide Prescribed Fire - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2021 12/2021 Duncan Leao Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/09/2020 530-543-2660 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: We propose to apply prescribed fire on up to 100,000 acres of national forest system lands per year to improve native vegetation and wildlife habitats and to reduce risk of uncharacteristic wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57860 Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Sierra, Tuolumne, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Humboldt-Toiyabe Integrated - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A James Winfrey Invasive Plant Treatment (other than forest products) 775-355-5308 Project [email protected] EIS v Description: The purpose of this analysis is to update current management to provide for integrated and timely management of invasive species, now and in the future, with the goal of promoting healthy and thriving native plant communities across the HTNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53031 Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project addresses invasive plant treatments across the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands in the State of Nevada.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Bridgeport Fire District and Las - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 07/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco Vegas Metro Police Service Scoping Start 04/02/2021 603-466-2713 Buildings Permit Renewals [email protected] CE Description: Reissue permits to Bridgeport Fire Protection District for volunteer fire station and Las Vegas Metro Police for *UPDATED* substation building. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59094 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Clark. LEGAL - PM 21 T4N, R24E, Sec26 and T19S, R57E, Sec 27. Bridgeport fire station off Lower Twin Lakes Road, approximately 5 miles west of Bridgeport CA. Las Vegas Metro substation, Kyle Canyon, Mt. Charleston, NV. Consolidate US Geological - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco Service Stream Gauges into Scoping Start 04/02/2021 603-466-2713 master special use permit [email protected] CE Description: Stream gauges for resource monitoring. *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59862 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Tonopah Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Mountain City Ranger District, Ely Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Austin Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Mono, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Lander, Washoe, White Pine, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations, see scoping document attached.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Road Permit Renewals - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco CE Scoping Start 04/02/2021 603-466-2713 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Renew 10 existing road permits to Great Basin Trail Road Users Assoc., Lincoln Gold US Corp., David Womack, Burton Packard, Spooner Summit HOA, Stuart Merrill, J.R. Simplot Company, Ramez Reno, The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59860 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Mountain City Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Lyon, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations, see attached scoping document. Sewer System Permit Renewals - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco CE Scoping Start 04/02/2021 603-466-2713 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Renew sewer permits to Clark County School District, Douglas County School District, South Tahoe Public Utility District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59858 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Clark, Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kyle Canyon Highway 157, Jacks Valley, Highway 88. Water Tanks and Water line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 07/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco permit renewals Scoping Start 04/02/2021 603-466-2713 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Renew 5 expired authorizations for existing water storage and water transmission lines to Indian Hills General Improvement District, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Rosemount Water Co. and Douglas County. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59857 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jacks Valley, Douglas County. Thomas Creek Road, Mt. Rose subdivision, Raleigh Heights, Topaz Lake.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Amsel 2020 Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Carolyn Helm CE Scoping Start 06/18/2020 775-455-2192 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Locatable mineral exploration project in southern Monitor Range. Construction of twenty-one (21) drill sites with 1,083 feet of travel on existing roads. No new road construction, reconstruction, or timber cutting is proposed within project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58254 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T6N R46E sections 7 & 8, Mount Diablo Base & Meridian. Project is located in the southern Monitor Range near Hunts Canyon, Northeast of Tonopah, Nevada. Caldera 2020 Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2021 07/2021 Carolyn Helm Project Scoping Start 06/12/2020 775-455-2192 CE [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: Mineral exploration project in southern Shoshone Mountains. Construction of ten (10) drill sites and 4,440 feet of road construction or reconstruction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58259 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T9N R39E sections 13 & 14; T9N R40E sections 7, 18, 19, & 20. Project is located in southern Shoshone Mountains north of Tonopah, Nevada.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bodie Hills California Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Anne Orlando Improvement Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/10/2017 7609325853 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: This project will remove conifers from about 2,200 acres of sagebrush ecosystems in the Bodie Hills within California to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52199 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the NV/CA State line about 15 miles NE of Bridgeport, CA.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bridgeport Southwest - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2021 06/2022 Douglas Clarke Rangeland Project Comment Period Public Notice (775) 778-6127 EA 07/06/2019 [email protected] ov Description: Proposal is to convert 4 sheep allotments into 2 Cattle allotments and authorize cattle grazing in these two allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49993 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. approximately 8 miles south of Bridgeport, California. Buckeye Hot Springs - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/04/2021 07/2021 Jan Cutts Recreation Enhancement 970-262-3451 Project [email protected] CE Description: Create new, sustainable parking area and trailhead and by designing and constructing a new access trail and vault *UPDATED* toilet. Project includes hillside-stabilization and erosion-control measures, new interpretive signs and displays. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59664 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Buckeye Hot Springs is located on Buckeye Creek, a tributary to the Walker River, Bridgeport Reservoir, and Carson/Walker Watershed in Mono County. Jackass Flat Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/28/2021 08/2021 David Hamilton Improvement Project - Vegetation management 775-482-7880 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: This project will remove pinyon and juniper from approximately 875 acres of sagebrush ecosystems along the California/Nevada border at Jackass Flat to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59125 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District, Lyon County, NV and Mono County, CA. Northeast of Walker, CA, and west of Sweetwater Flat in NV.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Marine Corps Mountain Warfare - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2021 10/2021 Jedidia Rudelbach Training Center - Vegetation management Objection Period Legal Notice 760-932-7070 Forest Restoration Project (other than forest products) 06/07/2021 Jedidia.Rudelbach@us EA - Fuels management da.gov *UPDATED* Description: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is preparing an environmental assessment addressing forest restoration and fuels reduction activities on National Forest System lands currently authorized for training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59544 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Spring Peak Exploration - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 09/05/2017 10/2017 David Risley Drilling Project 760-932-5821 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Radius Gold Inc. proposes exploration drilling for locatable minerals from 22 constructed drill pads on the west flack of Spring Peak, Mineral County, NV. Duration of the project is less than one year. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52171 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections 28, 33, & 34, T5N, R28E, MDB&M, on the Bridgeport District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Sweetwater Airstrip - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2021 08/2021 Troy Jorgenson Maintenance and Expansion - Facility management Scoping Start 04/29/2021 775-352-1260 CE [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is proposing to conduct maintenance on the existing Sweetwater Airstrip and expand the width and aprons of the airstrip to accommodate larger aircraft. All work will be completed within existing footprint. Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The airstrip is located at the Sweetwater Summit approximately 23 miles north of Bridgeport California on State Highway 182/338.
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 Capital to Tahoe Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/30/2021 07/2021 Brian Hansen CE 775-884-8140 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to construct 7 miles of a new non-motorized multi-use single-track trail segment between Marlette Peak and Snow Valley peak at the crest of the Carson Range. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60214 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Between Marlette Peak and Snow Valley peak at the crest of the Carson Range. Jacks Valley Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2021 08/2021 Garret Nuzzo-Jones CE Scoping Start 06/28/2021 540-204-7951 garret.nuzzo- *NEW LISTING* [email protected] Description: The Carson Ranger District proposes to construct approx. 9.1 miles of new, non-motorized trail in the Jacks Valley Area. The new trail would connect the Jacks Valley North TH to James Lee County Park with an optional loop to Plymouth Work Center. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60364 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail is located on NFS lands in Douglas County, NV south of Jacks Valley Road and west of US 395 on T14N 19E (sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24) and T14N 20E (sections 07 and 18). Kings Canyon Mannsfeld Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/24/2021 07/2021 Marnie Bonesteel Access 775-221-9225 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorization for ingress and egress only on Forest Road 41039A Mine Road Spur A, for seasonal access to a private land for construction and access of a single family residence. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59912 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - T15N, R19E, Section 15, 22, 23. Three miles west of Carson City, near Kings Canyon.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Lincoln Bypass Trail CE - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/28/2021 05/2021 Brian Hansen CE 775-884-8140 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* ov Description: Proposal to construct 2 miles of a new non-motorized single-track trail segment, rerouting and converting 2 miles of user-created single-track trail segments and decommission user-created trails. 4 new miles of trail will be added, or 2 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59835 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Intersection of Kings Canyon Road and Longview Way and connecting to the Kings to Ash Trail. Mogul Fuels Reduction Project - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2021 10/2021 Steven Howell CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 07/2021 775-884-8114 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: Reduce fuels on approximately 15 acres of a 40 acre parcel. Project activities include mastication on up to 15 acres although hand thinning, and chipping may occur on some areas too rocky or inaccessible for mastication. Some seeding may also occur. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60352 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located in Washoe County; the legal description is T19N, R18E, Section 10. The analysis area is 40 acre parcel surrounded by development within the Mogul area. Mt. Rose Corridor Hazardous - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2022 09/2023 Anna Belle Monti Fuels Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/12/2021 775-884-8114 EA - Fuels management Est. Comment Period Public annabelle.monti@usda. gov *UPDATED* Notice 03/2022 Description: Hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management within the analysis area located along the Mount Rose Highway corridor. Proposed treatments include mechanical, prescribed fire, and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58030 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T17N, R19E, sec 5, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T16N, R18E, sec 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 36; T16N, R19E, sec 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, Mount Diablo Meridian. Mount Rose Highway Corridor. Tahoe Meadows to Galena Creek Park area, South to near Bower's Mansion Regional Park.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region NDOT Gazex building - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/21/2021 07/2021 Sally Champion replacement 775-884-8116 CE [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: The FS proposes to approve the NV Dept of Transportation to replace the existing shelter for their avalanche control equipment off HWY 431 near Mt. Rose summit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59622 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 1/4 mile west of the Mt. Rose trailhead parking area on NV HWY 431. Prineville to Reno Fiber Optic - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2021 09/2021 Marnie Bonesteel Project, Nevada Segment Est. Scoping Start 07/2021 775-221-9225 CE marnie.bonesteel@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: The overall project purpose is to improve the quality of rural broadband in Nevada, California, and Oregon and provide connectivity between regional hubs. Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Sections 22 and 27, T20N. R19E. The project crosses National Forest System land along North Virginia Street and Nola Way in Reno, NV. Vista Grande - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2021 12/2021 Heidi Garcia EA Est. Scoping Start 07/2021 775-352-1241 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest is proposing disposal of property located in Carson City, Nevada. The property would be sold through an online auction conducted by the General Services Administration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60010 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 14 N., R. 20 E. sec. 6, NW ¿ SE ¿. Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 14 N., R. 20 E. sec. 6, NW ¿ SE ¿ .
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Weather Station Renewals - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 07/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco CE Scoping Start 04/02/2021 603-466-2713 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Truckee River Flood Management, flood monitoring devices, avalanche control system (gazex) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59863 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Sierra, Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Rose highway, White's Creek, Thomas Creek, Alum Creek, Dog Valley.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Pancake Complex - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2021 01/2022 Amery Sifre EA Comment Period Public Notice 775-289-3031 [email protected] *UPDATED* 11/12/2020 Description: NEPA Analysis for the Management of the Pancake Complex Wild Horse and Burro. This includes the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59128 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - Northern and Eastern Portions of the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye Counties. Northern and Eastern Portions of the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye Counties. US Highway 6 Fence Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Amery Sifre CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 03/23/2021 775-289-5116 - Watershed management [email protected] Description: This project will involve the construction of approximately 10.5 Miles of fence adjacent to US Highway 6 near Currant Summit. This Project will create a large riparian exclosure along Currant Creek and reduce potential safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59716 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project Area is located adjacent to US Highway 6 near Current Summit approximately 40 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Elko County Permit Renewals - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2021 09/2021 Wendy Markham CE Scoping Start 05/20/2021 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda. *UPDATED* gov Description: Renew permits for the Jarbidge Helipad and solid waste transfer station.
Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 46N, Range 58E, Section 4. Lower Mary's River and Willow - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Elizabeth Dixon Creek Grazing Allotments 1-775-752-3357 Project [email protected] EA ov *UPDATED* Description: Authorize sheep grazing on Lower Mary's River and Willow Creek grazing allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56526 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of Jarbidge Mountains in Mary's River watershed.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Burns Basin Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2021 08/2021 Scott Richey Project Scoping Start 05/08/2020 775-738-5171 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Locatable minerals exploration project in the Independence Mountains. Ten drill sites (8 on NFS 2 on private lands), access will be on existing roads and reopened reclaimed roads. Proposed disturbance of 3.0 acres. All disturbance will be reclaimed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58133 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Independence Mountains in Burns Basin which is directly south of Jerritt Canyon and California Mountain.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Coleman Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Gregory Van Oosbree EA 7752771923 gregory.vanoosbree@u *UPDATED* sda.gov Description: Multi-Year minerals exploration project with a maximum total area of new disturbance of 42.94 acres on USFS lands and 5.84 acres on private lands (49 acres). Additional 1.22 acres of existing unreclaimed area used for staging equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58703 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located 5- 10 miles Northeast of Wildhorse Reservoir near Island Mountain within Hammond and Coleman Canyons. Jack's Peak Communication - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/04/2021 06/2021 Wendy Markham Site 775-304-6016 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Installation of new grounding system for the existing building. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59705 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jack's Peak, Independence Mountain Range. Jack's Peak Communication - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Wendy Markham Site Upgrade 775-623-5025 ext. 112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation of an upgraded lightening protection system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59930 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jack's Peak in the Independence Mountain Range.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Maggie Summit Minerals - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2021 09/2021 Gregory Van Oosbree Exploration Project Scoping Start 12/04/2020 7752771923 CE gregory.vanoosbree@u sda.gov Description: Minerals Exploration Project to be conducted for up to one year following Project start-up (including earthwork reclamation and seeding). Use of existing access and the construction of temporary exploration road, drill pads, sumps and a staging area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58927 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of the Independence Mountains and east of the Bull Run Mountains near Maggie Summit. The Project is accessed by existing NFS Roads. Mountain City Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Wendy Markham Maintenance Station Scoping Start 12/10/2019 775-623-5025 ext. 112 CE wendy.markham@usda. gov *UPDATED* Description: Road maintenance station to support highway maintenance on State Route 225 near Mountain City, Nevada. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57082 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T45N R53E Section 24. 4 miles south of Mountain City, NV adjacent to State Route 225. South Jerritt Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Joshua Nicholes Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-738-5171 EA 09/04/2020 joshua.nicholes@usda. gov Description: Project located near Jerritt Canyon Mine. About 500 acres of temporary road and drill pad disturbance are proposed. Concurrent reclamation would require same amount of existing disturbance at the mine site to be recontoured prior to new disturbance Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58700 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 50 miles north of Elko, Nevada, in the southern Independence Range near Jerritt Canyon Mine.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District)
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Boy Scout Camp (Camp - Special area management Completed Actual: 03/22/2021 06/2021 Wendy Markham Lamoille) Rebuild 775-623-5025 ext. 112 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is being proposed to rebuild burned structures and infrastructure that was damaged or burned down during the Range Two Fire in 2018. Including lodge and A-Frame cabins. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56166 Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lamoille Canyon.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region National Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2021 10/2021 Jenna Padilla EA Comment Period Public Notice 1-775-778-6129 [email protected] *UPDATED* 05/11/2019 Description: National Gold Mining Corporation proposes to conduct a ten year exploration drilling program on Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and private lands located in the historic National Mining District, Santa Rosa Mountain Range, Nevada. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55914 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located in T. 46 N., R. 39 E., sections 27, 28, 33, and 34, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDB&M), Humboldt County, Nevada. Santa Rosa Rangeland - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2021 03/2022 Douglas Clarke Management Project Comment Period Public Notice (775) 778-6127 EA 04/18/2020 [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: Authorize livestock grazing on 12 allotments across the Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52282 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lands throughout the Santa Rosa Ranger District.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Autecology Phase IV - Butterfly - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Kathryn Gulley Habitat Protection and - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/02/2020 702-515-5430 Restoration (other than forest products) [email protected] CE v Description: Protection and restoration of habitat for two species of butterflies endemic the Spring Mountains. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57659 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mud Springs and Wheeler within Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas Valley Water District - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2021 07/2021 Ryo Nakamura Rainbow Well Scoping Start 06/28/2021 775-352-1250 CE [email protected] ov *NEW LISTING* Description: The existing pipeline needs to be replaced to continue service for the Rainbow Well Site in Kyle Canyon.
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T19S, R57E, SECTION 31. SMNRA, Kyle Canyon. Macks, Champion, Lovell - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2021 09/2021 Joshua Thalacker Habitat Improvement and Fuels (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/02/2020 702-515-5441 Reduction joshua.thalacker@usda. CE gov Description: Proposed treatments include mechanical (mastication and/or chipping), hand (chainsaws and/or handtools), prescribed fire (broadcast and/or pile), and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57531 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Spring Mountains national Recreation Area.
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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:11/2021 01/2022 Rixey Jenkins Burro Complex Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-355-5387 EA 06/14/2013 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 Monitor-Toquima Range - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2021 01/2022 Lance Brown Vacant Allotment Project Comment Period Public Notice 928-687-8614 EA 05/13/2021 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action is to authorize cattle grazing within the McKinney, Meadow Canyon, Monitor Valley East, Monitor Valley West, Silver Creek, and Table Mountain allotments in a manner that will not hinder attainment of LRMP desired condition Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59389 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Central Nevada Monitor Valley, Vacant Grazing Allotments in the West Central Monitor Range and East Central Toquima Range. Railroad Valley Springfish - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Rachel Van Horne Habitat Improvement Project Scoping Start 06/29/2021 775-355-5344 CE rachel.vanhorne@usda. gov *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of the spring enhancement project is to improve habitat conditions for Railroad Valley spring fish, a Federally Threatened protected species under the Endangered Species Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60322 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Humboldt- Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District East end of Hot Creek Canyon north of NFS road 800.
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