Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 Chugach 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
Chugach National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R10 - Alaska Region Chugach Forest Plan Revision - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 06/2017 Donald Rees EIS Est. NOI in Federal Register 907-743-9513 04/2014 [email protected] Description: Revision of the Chugach National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40816 Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Valdez- Cordova. Chugach National Forest. Cooper Creek Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2014 05/2015 John Lang Restoration - Watershed management Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7719 EA 06/16/2012 [email protected] Description: Stream restoration work on the lower 0.75 miles of Cooper Creek, from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence with the Kenai River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/chugach/landmanagement/projects Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 05N, Range 03W, and section 34. Mile post 51.5 Sterling Highway.
Chugach National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Alaska Region Kenai Peninsula Invasive Plant - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Betty Charnon Control (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice 907-754-2326 EA 12/05/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Description: Control infestations of priority invasive plant occurrences on the Kenai Peninsula portion of the Chugach National Forest including use of herbicides on small scales on species and infestations where manual control has largely failed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36819 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of the Seward Ranger District and those portions of the Glacier Ranger District within the Kenai Peninsula Zone.
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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region COR 256 Riverside Inn and - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/16/2014 02/2014 Debra Srb Airboat Tours Increase User 907-424-4726 Days to 500 [email protected] CE Description: Increase of user days for outfitter guide conducting business along the Copper River Highway and at the Childs *NEW LISTING* Glacier Recreation site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43550 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper River Highway corridor with Analysis Area 06-02A2. Cordova Telephone - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/13/2014 01/2014 Debra Srb Cooperative Fiber Optic Line to 907-424-4726 Heney Ridge Comm. Site [email protected] CE Description: The Cordova Telephone Cooperative is proposing to install a 7,000 linear ft. fiber optic cable adjacent to the *NEW LISTING* current electrical cable to the Heney Ridge Communications site on Heney Ridge CRM,T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sec. 25 and 36, W 1/4. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43512 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sections 25 N/W1/4 and 36, W1/4. from the North edge of the Harvel/Kallander subdivision to the Heney Ridge Communications Site along the Copper River Highway, Cordova, Alaska. Eyak Boat Launch - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/07/2014 04/2014 Dave Zastrow Reconstruction Project 907-424-4754 EA [email protected] Description: The USFS, Cordova RD is proposing to reconstruct the Eyak boat launch and parking area. The project will address stream bank restoration, traffic flow safety, eliminate encroachment on private land and install a double wide boat ramp. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35906 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Cordova C-5 T15S R2W Section 31 NE 1/4, C.M. The site is located off the Copper River Highway at mile 6.2 on the Eyak river 200 yards south of Eyak lake.
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Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Haystack Loop Trail, originally - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Dave Zastrow titled Mile 18 Creek Wetland - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 907-424-4754 Restoration/ Angler Trail. - Watershed management [email protected] EA Description: The proposal is to make a loop trail connecting existing Haystack Trail to an unimproved user-created fishing access trail. A boardwalk would prevent further damage to muskeg vegetation. Historical artifacts exist in the area. CZMA-FAA (1) Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T16S, R1E; Copper River Meridian. Southeast of Cordova; near Mile 18.5 of the Copper River Highway. One Eyed Pond Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ken Hodges CE 907-424-4738 [email protected] Description: One Eyed Pond is an isolated former gravel pit. We propose to dig a 40-ft channel to connect it to an adjacent pond. This will allow anadromous salmonids to enter and use the pond for summer and winter rearing habitat. Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Cord B-4 quad, T16S, R1E, sect 30. 18 miles ESE of Cordova AK. 300 yds south of milepost 18.2 of the Copper River Hwy. Sand Trail Parking Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Dave Zastrow Construction Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 907-424-4754 EA - Land ownership management 11/22/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 05/2014 Description: The project is to build a 60ft X 140ft. parking area at the Sand Trail trailhead to provide safe public parking along the Copper River Highway to access National Forest system lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43147 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Section 2, CR Meridian.
Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region
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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaska Dept of Fish & Game - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Teresa Paquet Cannery Crk Hatchery Health & Scoping Start 08/09/2010 907-754-2314 Safety Improvements [email protected] CE Description: Proposing health & safety updates to include: amending permit for new fuel tanks, new generator shed, new addition to hatchery, expansion of fish raceways Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33715 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Sec. 28, T. 11 N., R. 11 E., S.M. Cannery Creek is on the east shore of Unakwik Inlet, about half way up the inlet, in the northwest area of Prince William Sound, Alaska. Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet Coghill Weir and Camp Permit Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renwal of a permit to operate and maintain a temporary salmon weir and permanent support camp. Structures include: cabin, weir, outhouse, 2 storage sheds, tent platform, rain gage, dock, antennas, foot paths and 3 bridges. Operate June-August. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43094 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T11N, R9E,Sec. 4 NW 1/4, S.M. Coghill River, Port Wells, Western Prince William Sound. Near Coghill Lake. Alaska Railroad Corporation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet Permit Renewal Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Alaska Railroad Corp.is requesting renewal of their permit for another 5 year term. The current permit authorizes 3 avalanche mitigation improvements and 1 weather station for the purpose of protecting use of the railroad. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43091 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Kern Creek Drainage - T10N, R2E, Sec 27 S.M. AKRR MM43 - T6N, R2E, Sec 16 S.M. Kern Creek Drainage, off Seward Hwy (1 detection system); Grandview area: AKRR MM43(weather station); AKRR MM43-10 & MM43-30 (2 detection systems).
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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaska Railroad Siding - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Removal at Spencer Glacier Massenhove CE 907-754-2315 [email protected] d.us Description: As stipulated in the minerals contract issued by the USFS, the Alaska Railroad is required to remove all track and structures and restore the area. Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet Center Road Permit Renewal Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Requesting renewal of a 5-yr permit for continued maintenance and use of an existing road (and entrance gate) to allow access across national forest land to private property. Road is 675 ft long x 30 ft wide. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43095 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - portion of T9N, R3E, Section 31, SM. Entrance road to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center off Seward Hwy at MM 79, in Portage Alaska. Alaska Working Retriever Club - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet Permit Renwal Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Alaska Working Retriever Club is requesting a renewal of their recreational event permit for another 5 years. The permit would authorize AKC (dog) field trials and hunt tests with live ammo and minimal brushing for dog safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43090 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T9N,R1E,Sec14. Lyons Ponds and Turnagain Pass, both are west of Seward Hwy near MP 68.
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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Chugach Electric Association - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Distribution lines renewal Massenhove CE 907-754-2315 [email protected] d.us Description: The special use authorization for Chugach Electric's distribution lines that cross national forest lands needs to be renewed to continue to authorize the powerline in their present location. Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Distribution Lines for Portage Valley and Hope Highway, various other location on the Forest. Granite Creek Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Alison Rein Reconstruction 215 Comment Period Legal 907-754-2329 EA Notice 05/01/2012 [email protected] Description: recronstruct and upgrade existing 17 site campground to meet accessibility guidelines, provide additional recreation opportunitities such as group camping, double sites, hikingtrails and winter camping, and reduce exposure to flooding/erosion Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39145 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - west 1/2 of section 4, T7N, R1E. Campground entry road is at MP 63 Seward Highway, half-way from Seward to Anchorage. Main Bay Fish Hatchery Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Teresa Paquet Renewal Notice of Initiation 11/25/2012 907-754-2314 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 04/2014 Description: Renewal of a multi-year special use permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for continued use & maintenance of the Main Bay Fish Hatchery located in Main Bay, Prince William Sound. Managed by PWS Aquaculture Corp. EIS/ROD 1980. Constructed 1981. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40367 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 Sec. 17, T. 5 N, R. 8 E. Seward Meridian. Head of Main Bay, western Prince William Sound, approx. 40 miles southeast of Whittier.
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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Potential Recovery of Pigeon - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Carole Jorgensen Guillemot Populations, Naked Comment Period Public Notice Actual: 03/05/2014 907-743-9562 Island Group-Prince William 09/17/2013 [email protected] Sound Est. Objection Period Legal EA Notice 04/2014 Description: The FS is tiering to the USFWS EA on Potential Pigeon Guillemot Recovery. Forest Supervisor would decide whether or not, and under what conditions, to authorize occupancy and use on CNF for personnel camping, trapping, and monitoring Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42785 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Naked Island Group, Glacier Ranger District, Prince William Sound. Prince William Sound Campsite - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Christopher Stinson Hardening and Restoration - Heritage resource Notice of Initiation 01/19/2012 907-754-2349 EA management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Watershed management Notice 04/2014 Description: 19 dispersed backcountry campsites in Western Prince William Sound would be hardened and restored. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38888 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Western Prince William Sound. Research Special Use Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Request - Virgina Tech, Dr. Massenhove James Spotila 907-754-2315 CE [email protected] d.us Description: This request is for completing research to measure erosion rates by glaciers in several locations in the National Forest by collecting rock sampes from various areas, some requiring access by helicopter Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Various point locations identified. Vicinity of Girdwood, Portage Glacier and Turnagain Pass.
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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Retriever Club of Alaska Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Teresa Paquet Renewal Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Retriever Club of Alaska is requesting to renew recreation event permit for another 5 years. It will authorize AKC (dog) field trials and hunt tests with live ammo, and minimal alder brushing for dog safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43089 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T8N,R1E,Sec 14. Lyons Ponds and Turnagain Pass, west of Seward Hwy near MP 68. Scott Shelly Private Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Special Use Permit Renewal Massenhove CE 907-754-2315 [email protected] d.us Description: Requesting renewal of 5 year permit #GLA518 which expires 12/31/2011. New permit would authorize continued use of an existing gravel road and gate for the purpose of personal and commercial access to private property in Portage Valley. Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - T8N, R3E, Sec 4 SW1/4 SE1/4, and Sec. 9 NW1/4 NE1/4. Road located south of Portage Glacier Hwy and west of FS Portage Valley Work Center. Spencer Minerals - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Keith Menasco EIS 928-774-0594 [email protected] Description: Project will consider whether or not to authorize removal of mineral materials (rock and gravel aggregate) from a 600-acre site near Spencer Glacier, if so, what restrictions will apply. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/chugach/pdf/spencer_extrct_scpltr.pdf Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - The Spencer Mineral Materials site is situated on a glacial outwash plain at the terminus of Spencer Glacier, within the Glacier Ranger District of the Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula Borough. Glacier Ranger District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Spencer Whistle Stop Outfitter - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 11/2014 Teresa Paquet & Guide Opportunities Notice of Initiation 10/14/2009 907-754-2314 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 04/2014 Description: Provide commercial recreation opportunities at the Spencer Whistle Stop recreation area, by issuing special use permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43715 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spencer Whistle Stop is located at mile 54.6 of the Alaska Railroad, ~10 miles south of Portage Alaska. Wild Alpine, LLC permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet amendment Scoping Start 01/02/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Wild Alpine is requesting an amendment to their existing permit to authorize a new use area Southwest of Turnagain Pass. Current permit authorizes avalanche education classes and other baccountry travel uses in Turnagain Pass & Portage Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41981 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Seward District, Silvertip area, north of Seward Highway, in the Gulch Creek and Bertha Creek areas. Williwaw Spawning Channel - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Alison Rein Treatments - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 03/2014 907-754-2329 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Stabilize erosion at Williwaw Fish Viewing platfrom including repair of Williwaw Platform, modification of stream control structures upstream and downstream of Williwaw Platform. Remove alder and plant willow/cottonwood/birch to improve habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43700 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Williwaw Spawning Channel in Portage Valley, near the Wiliwaw Salmon Viewing Platform.
Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaska Department of Fish and - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Katherine Van Game O/G Permit Renewal Massenhove CE 907-743-9542 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided cross-country skiing and overnight camping on Bean Creek and Resurrection Pass Trail; fishing and hiking on Russian River Angler and Russian River Falls Trails; fishing, hiking and camping on Lost Lake Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43092 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bean Creek, Resurrection Pass, Russian River Angler, Russian River Falls, and Lost Lake Trails. Alaska Department of Fish and - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Game special use permit Massenhove renewal 907-743-9542 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue permit for the placement of two incline plane salmon smolt traps in the Russian River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43135 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Russian River: one trap about 150 meters above the confluence of the Russian and Kenai Rivers; the second trap about 1.5 km above the confluence. Alaska Kenai Fishing for Fun - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal Massenhove CE 907-743-9542 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing on/along: Bench, Paradise, Johnson and Grayling Lakes, Quartz Creek, and Kenai River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43100 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bench, Paradise, Johnson and Grayling Lakes, Quartz Creek, and Kenai River.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaska Legacy Fish Camp, LLC - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal Massenhove CE 907-743-9542 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided freshwater fishing on Russian River, Quartz Creek and Kenai River; guided hiking on Russian River Falls/Lower Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43097 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Russian River, Quartz Creek and Kenai River, Russian River Falls/Lower Trails. Alaska Railroad special use - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van permit renewal for flood control Massenhove berm 907-743-9542 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue permit for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a flood control berm of approximately 2500 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 10 feet high upstream of the railroad embankment at Mile 36 on Trail Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43137 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 3, T5N, R1E. Upstream of the railroad embankment at Mile 36 on Trail Creek. Charles Lockwood Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Access Special Use Permit Massenhove Renewal 907-743-9542 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for use of an existing access across National Forest System lands to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43136 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 24, T. 2 N., R. 1 W., SEWARD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. The access is located between Lot D of US Survey 2530 and US Survey 2003 on the Primrose Road, Mile 17 Seward Highway.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Chugach Backcountry Fishing - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Expeditions Outfitter/Guide Massenhove Permit Renewal 907-743-9542 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing along Carter/Crescent Lake, Russian River Angler, and Ptarmigan Creek Trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43098 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carter/Crescent Lake, Russian River Angler, and Ptarmigan Creek Trails. Chugach Electric Assoc - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/06/2014 02/2014 Katherine Van Relocation of Existing Hope Massenhove Distribution Line in sec. 3, MP 907-743-9542 5.5-5.8, Hope Hwy [email protected] CE d.us Description: The new alignment will require clearing a new 40-foot wide right-of-way along the west side of the Hope Highway and the installation of approximately 1500` of new overhead primary single-phase electric distribution line and retiring the existing line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43204 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 22, T9N, R1W, Seward Meridian. Mile post 5.5-5.8, Hope Highway. City of Seward Renewal of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katherine Van Powerline Permit Massenhove CE 907-754-2315 [email protected] d.us Description: The powerline permit for the City of Seward will expire at the end of 2013 and will need to be renewed to continue authorization to allow the right-of-way for the powerlines to cross National Forest Lands. Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - City of Seard Transmission Line: Dave Creek to Lawing is 115 KV and Lawing to Seward is 69 KV. Seward Highway from Mile 5 to mile 25.5.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Creek Side Nugget Plan of - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/25/2013 06/2014 Michael Johnson Operations 907-288-7729 EA [email protected] Description: Plan proposes suction dredging in Bear Creek using a four inch suction dredge and accessing with two ATVs trail on the Bear Creek trail which is closed to motorized access by the general public Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42880 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 2 West, Section 1, Seward Meridian. Bear Creek near Hope, Alaska. Gem Mining Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Michael Johnson EA Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7729 05/21/2012 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Description: Seasonal high-banking along Palmer Creek with a two inch high-banker and use of a seasonal RV camp, ATV for access, and occasional use of a small dozer for reclamation work Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 2 West, portions of Sections 21 and 22. Palmer Creek near confluence of Resurrection Creek. HHH mining plan of operations - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Michael Johnson EA Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7729 01/25/2012 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Description: Year round suction dredging in Palmer Creek with two (2) six inch suction dredges, high-banking on the bench above Palmer Creek, and use of two temporary tent camps. Access will be by snowmobile or ATV on existing trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38123 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 2 West, portions of Section 15 and 22, Seward Meridian. Palmer Creek road near Hope, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region HMC Palmer Creek Mining Plan - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Michael Johnson of Operations 907-288-7729 EA [email protected] Description: seasonal suction dredging and high-banking, sampling, road repair, and use of a seasonal camp consisting of tents or campers. Access will be by ATV or snowmobile, road vehicles, or small excavation equipment on roads currently closed to the public Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41917 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 1 West, Section 30 and, Township 8 North, Range 1 West, Section 7, Seward Meridian. Several existing mining claims located in the Palmer Creek road area near Hope, AK. Hope Stone Mineral Materials - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Michael Johnson EA Objection Period Legal Notice 907-288-7729 01/26/2012 [email protected] Description: Removing slate from an existing source near Mile 11.5 of the Hope Hwy using hand tools and mechanized equipment to load and move pallets of slate and for reclamation. Storage of slate on-site may be authorized through a special use permit Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38127 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 1 West, portions of Section 29 and 32, Seward Meridian. Approximately Mile 11.5 Hope Hwy. Install & Operate One - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Alison Rein Forest Service Repeater Scoping Start 02/10/2014 907-754-2329 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install and operate a single, self-contained, VHF repeater. All construction materials brought to site via helicopter. No ground disturbance required; equipment is contained in or on an aluminum building with foundation included. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43710 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T7N, R1E, SE 1/4 of Section 18, Seward Meridian. Mt. top approx. 2.5 miles south of MP 62 Seward hwy; 3,852' elevation.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Juneau North Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 02/11/2014 03/2014 Jessica Ilse CE 907-754-2322 [email protected] Description: Revisit a decision to improve wildlife habitat in the Juneau Creek area. Aspen stands would be improved using low to moderate intensity prescribed fire to kill some overstory trees and stimulate aspen suckering. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40605 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 13,T5N, R4W; SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Section 14,T5N, R4W, Seward Meridian. Juneau Creek area, near Cooper Landing north of the Sterling Highway. Kenai Hydro, LLC Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Permit Renewal Massenhove CE 907-743-9542 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for investigative studies for Grant Lake FERC preliminary license. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43134 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 1-3, 5, 8, 16-17, 20-21, 36, T. 4 N., R. 1 E., SEWARD MERIDIAN; Sec. 26-29, 32- 35, T. 5 N., R. 1 E., SEWARD MERIDIAN. Grant Lake/Grant Creek/Falls Creek. Kenai Lake Work Center East - Facility management Completed Actual: 03/21/2014 06/2014 Robert Stovall #7398 and #3532 Conveyance 907-743-9474 EA [email protected] Description: Sale of two parcels totalling approximately 40 acres of National Forest System Lands at MP 23 of the Seward Hwy, pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20324 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 25; T4N, R1W; Seward Meridian. Administrative site on the east side of the Seward Highway at approximately milepost 23.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region McClain's Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 03/07/2014 07/2014 Michael Johnson Operations 907-288-7729 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposed mechanical placer mining plan of operations including several 50'x100' excavations per operating season and a 50'x50' camp area. Equipment proposed is a small trommel, small dozer, small excavator and skid steer loader. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43505 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 2 West, Section 19. Coeur D'Alene Creek area of Plamer Creek Road near Hope Alaska. Mile 33 Seward Highway sand - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Michael Johnson source expansion Scoping Start 02/14/2014 907-288-7729 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal is to expand the southwest edge of the pit to access additional sand resources; the overall size of the pit will not exceed five acres. Sand will continue to be made available by request for both personal and commecial uses Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T. 5 N, R.1 W, S. 21, Seward Meridian. approximately Mile 33 of the Seward Hwy near Moose Pass, Alaska. Primrose Creek bank - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 John Eavis stabilization Scoping Start 02/14/2014 907-288-7701 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Stabilize the south bank and reshape the floodplain and channel of Primrose Creek prevent high water events from damaging roads and recreation facilities. Place boulders and anchor up to 60 whole trees along 500 feet of the south creek bank. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43705 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T. 3 N, R.1 W, S. 24, Seward Meridian. Primrose Creek campground and Kenai Lake boat launch off the Primrose Spur road at the south end of Kenai Lake.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Proposal from Verizon Wireless - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Debra Srb for Comm Site Lease at Windy Scoping Start 12/13/2013 907-424-4726 Pt.(S) Comm Site [email protected] CE Description: The Chugach National Forest has received an application from Verizon Wireless for cellular use and for *NEW LISTING* installation, operation and maintenace of communication equipment at the Windy Point Communications Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43709 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - NW1/4, Section 25, Township 10 N., Ranger 2 W., S.M. Latitude 60 55' 52" North and Longitude 149 33' 53" W. Adjacent to the Hope Highway, Kenai Penninsula Borough, Alaska. Recreation Event 6-Mile Creek - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Sitka Pence 2014 Scoping Start 02/14/2014 907-288-7720 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Recreation Event to take place Sat/Sun during August 2014 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43843 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hope Y 6-mile creek. Resurrection Creek Aquatic - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Angela Coleman Habitat Maintenance Scoping Start 01/15/2014 907-288-7728 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Restore flow into a constructed side channel by removing accumulated debris/sediment deposited during a 2012 ice dam break flood event. Improve grade control and excavate an additional inlet reducing potential dewatering from future flood events. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43535 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T9N,R2W,NW Quarter Section 28. Resurrection Creek four miles upstream from Hope, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Resurrection Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2014 08/2014 Karen Kromrey Phase II - Watershed management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-288-7745 EIS - Minerals and Geology 07/23/2010 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2014 Description: Approve a supplement to a mining plan of operations and new mining operations. Restore Resurrection Creek's channel, floodplain, and streamside vegetation to pre-mining conditions and enhance fish and riparian wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23483 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seward Ranger District, Resurrection Creek. Resurrection Creek parking - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 08/2014 John Eavis CE Scoping Start 02/14/2014 907-288-7701 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Provide parking and discourage unauthorized off road vehicle travel in the riparian area adjacent to Resurrection Creek between MP 3.1 and 3.7 of the Resurrection Creek Road south of Hope, AK in the vicinity of the Rec Gold Panning Area and Trailhead Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43706 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Resurrection Creek Road Mile 3.1 to Mile 3.7 near Hope, Alaska. Russian River Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Karen Kromrey Reconstruction Project Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7745 EA 06/01/2012 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 03/2014 Description: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Russian River Campground to improve pedestrian/vehicles access, improve functionality of Russian Lakes Trailhead, provide a fish waste disposal facility, and improve facilities for visitor contacts. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42966 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T.5N., R.4W., Sec 33,34,35, Seward Meridian. This project is located throughout Russian River Campground located at Mile 52.5 of the Sterling Highway, 3 miles west of Cooper Landing, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Russian River Fuel Reduction - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Joseph Ford Project 907-228-4119 EA [email protected] Description: This area has been identified in the Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The proposed action is to thin hardwoods and spruce trees on 263 acres near the Russian River. FAA(3). Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 33, 34, 35, T5N, R4W; Seward Meridian. Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection area, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Soggy Bottom Mountain Bike - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 03/2014 Sitka Pence Race Scoping Start 02/03/2014 907-288-7720 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Mountain Bike Rec Event to take place first Saturday in August. This race uses the full length of the Resurrection Pass Trail (including Devils Pass). Race starts off of NFS lands in Hope, AK and ends off NFS lands in Hope, AK. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43719 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Resurrection Pass Trail (Including Devil's Pass Trail). Tower Rock Lodge - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2014 01/2014 Katherine Van Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal Massenhove CE 907-743-9542 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* d.us Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing on Kenai River and along Russian River Angler Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43099 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kenai River and Russian River Angler Trail.
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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Trail Habitat Improvement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 03/2015 Jessica Ilse Project - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014 907-754-2322 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Improve moose forage through prescribed burning, mechanical and/or hand treatements, reduce fuel loading and fuel continuity, and improve stand health by thinning spruce and hardwood stands in the Trail watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41220 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North shore of Kenai Lake, Trail Creek, Grant and Ptarmigan Lakes. Winter Supplemental Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Michael Johnson Operations Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7729 EA 09/05/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Description: The Plan proposes cutting 15 to 20 small diameter trees in preparation of processing placer gravels and use and maintenance of approximately 500 feet of new access road to access upper benches of Quartz Creek for exploration. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42754 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 2 West, portions of sections 9 and 10, Seward Meridian. Approximately Mile 40 of the Sterling Highway on Quartz Creek near Cooper Landing Alaska.
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