Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 Stanislaus 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 in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Sierra Forest Plan - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Donald Yasuda Amendment (SNFPA) 916-640-1168 EIS [email protected] Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis Location: UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, All Units, All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Issue Easement for Exchecker- - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annette Lambert Yosemite 70Kv Transmission 559-855-5355 x3338 Line and Indian Flat Substation [email protected] EA Description: Issue an Easement for approximately 10.4 miles of the Exchecker-Yosemite 70Kv Transmission Line located on the Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests, and the Indian Flat Substation located in the Merced River Canyon in Mariposa County, California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36182 Location: UNIT - Bass Lake Ranger District, Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mariposa. LEGAL - T 3SR 19E. Merced River Canyon.

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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Mammoth Base Area Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Janelle Walker Exchange NOI in Federal Register 760-924-5523 EIS 08/23/2016 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2017 Description: Exchange of approximately 30.6 acres of National Forest System land, currently under special use authorization to Ski Area, located near the Main Lodge north of Highway 203 for approximately 1317.5 acres of land in California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30428 Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, White Mountain Ranger District, Mt. Hough Ranger District, Mi-Wok Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono, Plumas, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Land to be exchanged is located in T.3S, R. 27E., Sec 30, MDM. Proposal includes the addition of non-federal parcels to the Inyo, Plumas, and Stanislaus National Forests in California. The area near Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area would be exchanged for up to 12 non Federal parcels in Inyo, Mono, Plumas and Tuolumne Counties.

Stanislaus National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Stanislaus National Forest - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 09/2019 Phyllis Ashmead Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use - Facility management NOI in Federal Register (209) 532-3234 ext 608 Designation - Road management 06/26/2015 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 07/2018 Description: The Stanislaus National Forest is evaluating its existing management of oversnow vehicle (OSV) use. The goal of this project is to designate system roads, trails and areas where OSV use will be allowed or prohibited. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46311 Location: UNIT - Stanislaus National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide.

Stanislaus National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

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Stanislaus National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Twomile Ecological - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Chris Sorensen Restoration: Transportation - Road management 209-586-3234 ext 616 EA [email protected] Description: Physical road actions and access designation changes to minimize resource damage and move the road system toward one that can be efficiently maintained while also providing access for management and public use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39774 Location: UNIT - Mi-Wok Ranger District, Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 34-36 T3N R17E; Sec 31-33 T3N R18E; Sec 1-4, 9-16, 22-26, 36 T2N R17E; Sec 4-8, 17-20, 29-32 T2N R18E; Sec 5-6 T1N R18E. Hull Creek, Twomile Creek and Clavey River.

Stanislaus National Forest Calaveras Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Black Springs Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 07/2017 Jose Hernandez EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 209-813-6010 [email protected]. *UPDATED* 06/14/2016 us Description: Campground improvements converting existing use area to a developed recreation site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47053 Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Calaveras. LEGAL - Sec 15 T6N R16E. Road 7N23 north of Highway 4 between Cottage Springs and Bear Valley. Candy Rock Quarry - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Wilkinson Management 209-288-6321 EIS [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a permanent Forest Order with limitations on recreational target shooting at the Candy Rock Quarry. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37952 Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Calaveras. LEGAL - Sec 20 T4N R15E. Two acres off 4N73Y, accessed from Candy Rock Road (4N80Y) and Highway 4.

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Stanislaus National Forest Calaveras Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mt. Reba AT&T Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 04/2017 Beth Martinez Facility Scoping Start 09/14/2016 209-288-6307 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue 30-year term lease to AT&T for installation and operation of a new 100 foot tall communication tower. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50216 Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Sec 1, T7N R17E, MDBM. Mt. Reba on road 7N12A adjacent to Bear Valley Ski Area. Sky High Ranch Water System - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Keith Matteson CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 209-813-6021 [email protected] Description: Modify existing special use permit allowing for upgrades to existing water system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50001 Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Calaveras. LEGAL - Sec 27 T7N R17E. North of Highway 4 at Sky High Ranch subdivision. Slick Rock 4WD Trail Reroute - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Jeffery Hilson CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 209-813-6025 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construct 0.50 mile 4WD trail on National Forest land bypassing a 0.25 mile segment of Forest Road 07N17 on private property. Install signs and gates on each end of the bypassed segment of 07N17. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50544 Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Sec 9 T7N R18E. South of Highway 4 and east of Lake Alpine. Tamarack/Sherman Acres WUI - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Jon Lucas Fuelbreak - Vegetation management Scoping Start 09/25/2015 209-813-6031 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Reduce surface and ladder fuels, pile and burn, within 300 feet of private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47050 Location: UNIT - Calaveras Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine, Calaveras. LEGAL - Sec 14, 22-24, 26-27 T7N R17E. Around Tamarack and Sherman Acres communities along Highway 4.

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Stanislaus National Forest Groveland Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Big Creek Planting - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 11/18/2016 11/2016 Andrew Lawhorn CE - Vegetation management 209-962-7825 ext 560 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Reforestation of a portion of the area burned in the 2015 Big Creek Fire without the use of herbicide, and manual release of natural and artificially regenerated conifer seedlings. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50525 Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 30-31, T1S R17E. Big Creek drainage adjacent to Highway 120 about 5 miles east of Groveland, CA. City of Berkeley Tuolumne - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 12/2017 Phyllis Ashmead Camp Permit Scoping Start 10/21/2015 209-586-3234 ext 608 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 03/2017 Description: Issue a permit for reconstruction, occupancy, use and maintenance of the City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp which was completely destroyed by the 2013 Rim Fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46690 Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 31 T1S R19E. 31585 Hardin Flat Road. Ferretti Non-Motorized Trails - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Gary Vaughn CE Scoping Start 02/21/2015 209-962-7825 ext 525 [email protected] Description: Construct and designate 3.5 miles of non-motorized multi-use (pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle) and 15 miles of non-motorized bicycle only National Forest System Trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47313 Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mariposa, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 19-20, 29-30 T1S R17E. Adjacent to Pine Mountain Lake between Ferretti Road and Big Creek Shaft Road.

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Stanislaus National Forest Groveland Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Reliable Power Project - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Michael Jow EA Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 209-962-7825 x 529 [email protected] Description: Vegetation management, along power transmission lines operated by Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and improve the reliability of the power transmission system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39778 Location: UNIT - Groveland Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - T1S R16-18E. Transmission lines from Early Intake and Holm Power Plants to Moccasin.

Stanislaus National Forest Summit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BEH Rangeland Allotments - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Crispin Holland EIS 209-288-6318 [email protected] Description: In order to allow more interactions with stakeholders, the Forest Supervisor withdrew the Draft ROD for the Bell Meadow (B), Eagle Meadow (E) and Herring Creek (H) allotments on August 29, 2016. The BEH project is on hold until further notice. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33836 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Portions of the Clavey, South Fork Stanislaus and Middle Fork Stanislaus River watersheds. Cow Creek Water System - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jesika Ellis-D'Orsay Access 209-965-3434 ext CE 5312 [email protected] Description: Issue permit to construct 0.15 mile of road to access well and pump for Cow Creek Recreation Residence Tract Association. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42116 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 27 T5N R18E. Cow Creek Recreation Residence Tract, behind cabins 45, 47 and 49.

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Stanislaus National Forest Summit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Dodge Ridge Mountain Bike - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/28/2016 10/2016 Miguel Macias Trails 209-965-3434 ext CE 5311 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize construction, maintenance and operation of a 10.5 mile mountain bike trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50375 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dodge Ridge Ski Area in Pinecrest. Gap Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Rebecca Johnson CE - Fuels management 209-288-2646 [email protected] Description: Prescribed burn of 640 acres to reduce natural fuel build-up and mimic historic fire regimes for a mixed conifer type ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42800 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 13-14, 22-24 T4N R17E. One half mile south of Beardsley Lake. Hammill Meadows - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Tracy Weddle CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 10/20/2016 209-288-6286 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Stabilize headcuts, restore meadow hydrology and protect Yosemite toad habitat at six meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48016 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 22-23, 26-27, 32- 34 T5N R19E. Meadows are 1.5 miles southeast of Hammill Canyon, 8 miles northeast of Strawberry along Herring Creek Road (4N12).

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Stanislaus National Forest Summit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Pinecrest Campgrounds - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 01/2018 Jennifer Sorensen EA Scoping Start 05/06/2016 209-965-3434 ext 5313 *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 03/2017 [email protected] d.us Description: Improvements at Pinecrest and Meadowview Campgrounds including rehabilitation of the adjacent Shadow of the Me-Wuk Trail and a forest plan amendment addressing use of an adjacent parking lot. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47902 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 21-22 T4N R18E. Pinecrest Campground on Pinecrest Lake Road and Meadowview Campground on Dodge Ridge Road. Pinecrest North Shore - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Jesika Ellis-D'Orsay Improvement Association Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 209-965-3434 ext Permit 5312 CE [email protected] Description: Issue new 10-year permits for the continuing existing use of the Pinecrest North Shore Tract Association water system and garages. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37542 Location: UNIT - Summit Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tuolumne. LEGAL - Sec 11, 14-15, 21 T4N R18E. Water system from Herring Creek to Pinecrest Lake; and, garages north of Highway 108.

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