Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
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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) 07/01/2021 07:16 pm MT Page 1 of 19 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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. 07/01/2021 07:16 pm MT Page 2 of 19 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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. 07/01/2021 07:16 pm MT Page 3 of 19 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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. 07/01/2021 07:16 pm MT Page 4 of 19 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning