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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 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

R6 - Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2019 11/2019 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Comment Period Public Notice 503-808-2847 EA 10/12/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, . COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6.

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 Matthew McGrath Scenic Trail Comprehensive Scoping Start 11/01/2017 503-808-2405 Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2019 Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA.

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Olympic National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region NRCS SNOTEL Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 08/2019 Annabelle Pfeffer Permit Scoping Start 03/27/2019 3609562294 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a special use permit to NRCS for two existing SNOTEL sites, and one new site that includes the proposal to change the status of approx. 1,500 ft. of FS road 2353-230 from an open public road to administrative access only. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55372 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport, Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson. LEGAL - T26N, R3W, Sec 11; T28N, R3W, Sec 32; T23N, R6W, Sec 23, Willamette Meridian. The two existing sites are located in the Big Quilcene watershed SW of Quilcene, and the watershed, NW of Quilcene. The new site is located in the South Fork Skokomish watershed.

Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Dosewallips Road Washout - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Kimberly Crider EIS 360-956-2376 [email protected] Description: Forest Service Road 2610 washed out during the January 2002 storm event. Environmental analysis will be conducted to determine access to Olympic National Park and Forest Service campgrounds. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=7483 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T26N, R3W, Sec 16, Willamette Meridian. This project is in the Dosewallips watershed. Approximately 13 miles northwest of Brinnon, WA. Lake Cushman Maintenance - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/20/2019 05/2019 Annabelle Pfeffer Company Fiber and Power 3609562294 Installation [email protected] CE Description: The reissuance of a new special use permit for Lake Cushman Maintenance Company to upgrade power and *UPDATED* communications to their facilities, in addition to the continued use and maintenance of a water tank, waterline and road. Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T24N, R4W, Sec 7, Willamette Meridian. This project is located in the Frontal Hood Canal watershed, west of Lake Cushman.

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Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region UNAVCO Monitoring Stations - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 07/2019 Annabelle Pfeffer CE Scoping Start 03/27/2019 3609562294 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A special use permit reissuance to UNAVCO INC for continuing research to monitor tectonic processes using two existing GPS monitoring devices, and one new seismic monitoring device, located at two existing sites on NFS land, for a period of 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55370 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T23N, R7W, Sec 31, and T22N, R5W, Sec 7, Willamette Meridian. One site is located in the watershed, northeast of Lake Wynoochee. The other site is located in the South Fork Skokomish watershed west of Lake Cushman. Wynoochee Restoration and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2020 03/2020 Kimberly Crider Road Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 09/25/2018 360-956-2376 EA - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Notice 08/2019 (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: Thin second growth forest stands to accelerate old growth habitat development. Identify minimum road system to match priorities for maintenance, closure and decommissioning. Authorize campground hazard tree removal and minor recreation adjustments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53124 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T22N, R8W, Sec 1, 2, 10-15, 24, 26, 34; T22N, R7W, Sec 3-5, 7-10, 16-21, 28-32; T23N, R7W, Sec 10, 11, 13, 20-22, 27,28,33,34, Willamette Meridian. Located in the Upper and Headwaters Wynoochee watersheds. Project area located about 40 miles northeast of Aberdeen, WA.

Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region

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Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Dungeness Watershed Roads - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 05/2020 Dana Butler Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 360-956-2280 EA - Watershed management 05/24/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Road management Description: Treatment of about 25 miles of roads identified in the Dungeness Watershed Action Plan as impacting or at risk of impacting aquatic resources. Treatment may include road closures, road decommissioning, or road to trail conversions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49643 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam. LEGAL - T29N, R04W, Sec 19-23, 25-28, 32-36; T29N, R3W, Sec 32, 33; T28N, R3W, Sec 7, 18, 29, 30, 32; T28N, R4W, Sec 25, Willamette Meridian. Project area is located south of Sequim, WA, in the following watersheds: Headwaters Dungeness River, Upper Dungeness River, Middle Dungeness River, Lower Gray Wolf River, and McDonald Creek.

Olympic National Forest Pacific Ranger District / Forks (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Calawah OHV Project - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kimberly Crider EA 360-956-2376 [email protected] Description: Develop Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system and staging area in the Bonidu area within the North Fork Calawah watershed. The proposal would provide about 22 miles of interlinking trails and close/rehabilitate about 6 miles of user created trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38717 Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Forks. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam. LEGAL - T29N, R10W, Sec 6 and 7; T29N, R11W, Sec 1, 2, 11 and 12; and T30N, R11W, Sec 35, Willamette Meridian. Bonidu area accessed by Forest Service Roads 2929 and 2900700. Dedmore Waterline and Road - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Annabelle Pfeffer Permit Reissuance 3609562294 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The reissuance of two special use permits to Mike and Tammy Dedmore for the continued use and maintenance of an existing water transmission system and private driveway for a period of 20 years. Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Forks. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam. LEGAL - T30N, R7W, Sec 33, Willamette Meridian. This project is located in the Elwah River watershed, southwest of Port Angeles.

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Olympic National Forest Pacific Ranger District / Quinault (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Grays Harbor PUD #1 Permit - Special use management Completed 03/2019 Martha Krueger Reissuance This project has changed to a 360-288-0278 CE CE that does not require a [email protected]. us *UPDATED* written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Replacement of a special use permit authorizing the continued operation and maintenance of existing buried and aerial power transmission and distribution lines, for a period of 20 years. The action will replace two permits issued in 1979 and 1980. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53994 Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Quinault. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T22N, R9W, Sec 6 and 17-20; T22N, R10W, Sec 1, 13, 24, 25, 35, and 36; T23N, R9W, Sec 10, 11, 15, 16, 19-22, and 30; T23N, R10W, Sec 15, 16, 22, and 36, Willamette Meridian. The powerlines are located in the vicinity of , adjacent to Highway 101, South Shore Road, Moclips Highway, and Boulder Creek. Henricksen Waterline Reissue - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/29/2019 04/2019 Joel Nowak CE 360-956-2266 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissue waterline Special Use Permit that has been in use since the 1930's. No changes to the existing footprint are proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44231 Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Quinault. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam. LEGAL - T30N, R10W, Sec 20, Willamette Meridian. Located in the Sol Duc watershed. . Humptulips Thinning - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:10/2019 06/2020 Deborah Kill CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2019 360-956-2375 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Restoration thinning (commercial harvest) of about 70 acres to accelerate the development of late-successional forest structure and habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56389 Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Quinault. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T16N, R13W, Sec 2, Willamette Meridian. Located about 30 miles north of Aberdeen, WA.

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Olympic National Forest Pacific Ranger District / Quinault (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Rainbow Creek River Access - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2019 08/2019 David Hammer CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2019 360-288-0202 [email protected]. *NEW LISTING* us Description: Improve safety and access to West Fork . Project includes realigning existing pedestrian access path, constructing 155 ft of new pedestrian access path, and enlarging the existing parking area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56392 Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Quinault. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T22N, R9W, Sec 34, Willamette Meridian. Located 36 miles north of Hoquiam, WA via US highway 101, Donkey Creek Road (FS 22) and Rainbow Creek Road (FS 2203). Washington State Department - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Hammer of Fish and Wildlife Boat 360-288-0202 Launch Special Use Permit [email protected]. Reissuance us CE Description: Reissue a 20-year term Special Use Permit for the use and associated maintenance of a boat launch on the . Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45984 Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District / Quinault. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T27N, R11W, Sec 28, Willamette Meridian. Located on the Hoh River off of Lower Hoh River Road. Hoh River watershed.

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

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