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White Mountain National Forest EIS EA Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 White Mountain 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 White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region Northern Pass Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Tiffany Benna Line Special Use Permit DEIS NOA in Federal Register 603-536-6241 EIS 07/31/2015 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2017 Description: Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark and between Easton and Woodstock. US Dep't of Energy is leading the NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use permit to cross the Forest. Web Link: http://www.northernpasseis.us/ Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. For more information, see the project website at: www.northernpasseis.us. White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Albany South Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 08/2019 Robert Bayer EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 802-362-2307 ext 218 - Forest products 05/05/2016 [email protected] - Watershed management - Road management Description: An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as recreation, watershed and transportation system improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39614 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stoneham, Oxford County, ME. 07/19/2017 10:30 am MT Page 1 of 8 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Camp Dodge Renovation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 02/2018 Justin Preisendorfer Project - Facility management Comment Period Public Notice 603-536-6105 EA 06/02/2017 [email protected] s Description: The WMNF is proposing to enter into a public/private partnership with Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to address the long-term maintenance needs and improvements at Camp Dodge. Project includes a proposal for a new long-term special use permit to AMC Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49772 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Dodge Trails Center. Deer Ridge Integrated Resource - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/21/2017 05/2017 Heather Mckenny Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 603-536-6135 EA - Forest products [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the South Pond South Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, and road improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46507 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kilkenny Unit. Evans Brook Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:02/2020 06/2021 Patricia Nasta Management Project - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 08/2018 207-824-2813 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) Description: Proposed timber harvest using even-aged and uneven-aged management methods to improve forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity, and provide for a sustainable yield of forest products. Connected road work will be proposed as well. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed units are located between Hastings Campground and Evans Notch along Route 113, and west of Route 113 from Bull Brook north. 07/19/2017 10:30 am MT Page 2 of 8 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Moriah Brook Trail Bridge - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Helon Hoffer CE 603-466-2713 x1211 [email protected] Description: Explore options for crossing the Wild River on the Moriah Brook Trail following bridge removal in 2016. Project has been placed on hold in order to gather additional data to evaluate sustainable options for crossing. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Moriah Brook Trail. Pine Mountain Fiber Optic Line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Jennifer Burnett Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] Description: This project is to extend a Time Warner Cable (TWC) fiber optic cable on the existing aerial pole line to the existing cell site at the Horton Center on Pine Mountain Trail in Gorham, NH. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gorham, NH. Tuckerman Ravine Time Lapse - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 03/2018 Jennifer Burnett Photography Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] Description: Camera on 4-6 ft tall tripod (4ft sq footprint), powered by 1.5 ft sq, 1.5 ft tall solar panel would be installed on a tripod for one year. Would produce short video showing seasonal changes and events looking up ravine. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tuckerman Ravine, Mt Washington, NH. White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Amateur Radio Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Moore CE 603-466-2713 x226 [email protected] Description: Five year special use permit to erect a mobile antennae and operate portable amateur radio equipment on various summits including Mount Martha, Mount Tom, Mount Osceola, Mount Flume and North Twin for about two days each, once per summer. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Summits including Mount Martha, Mount Tom, Mount Osceola, Mount Flume and North Twin. 07/19/2017 10:30 am MT Page 3 of 8 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Bretton Woods Nordic Center - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/15/2017 05/2017 Joseph Gill yurt replacement and trail - Special use management 603-466-2713 x221 relocation [email protected] CE Description: Replacing existing dilapidated warming yurt with 12x16 log cabin in same footprint. Relocate ~1 km of 1.6 km *UPDATED* Stumpwalk Trail to higher, drier ground along recently used skid trails; decommission wet segment of trail. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bretton Woods Nordic Center. Elbow Pond Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Jody Chinchen Relocation Scoping Start 06/03/2016 603-536-6107 CE [email protected] Description: This project would move a section of the Corridor 14 trail off of private lands to UFSF lands to eliminate concerns about long-term sustainability. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49228 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Woodstock, NH. Long Pond Dam Repair and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Ricardo Rivera Maintenance - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 603-536-6258 CE - Facility management [email protected] Description: Facing the existing waterside of the dam with an 8 inch structure of poured concrete with reinforcing and anchoring (rebar or other metal pins). A new drawdown pipe will be sleeved into the existing metal pipe. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50175 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Benton, Grafton County, NH. Mt. Tecumseh Communications - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Jennifer Burnett Site Tower Modification Project Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 603-536-6237 CE [email protected] Description: The proposal is to raise the height of the existing guyed cell tower by 15 ft and to modify the Communication Site Plan, increasing the maximum height to 115 ft. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Tecumseh, Waterville Valley Ski Resort,
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