Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Sawtooth National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Sawtooth 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 R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Glen Stein Management Direction - Idaho - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants DEIS NOA in Federal Register 801-625-5281 EIS 12/24/2013 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2014 Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. Location: UNIT - Boise National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boise NF, Salmon-Challis NF, Caribou-Targhee NF, Sawtooth NF, Curlew NG. Sawtooth National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Idaho Department of Fish and - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 08/2014 Stacey Clark Game Administrative Site Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 208-727-5008 Special Use Permit [email protected] CE Description: To reissue a special use permit to Idaho Fish and Game for an existing administrative cabin and corral for a term of 20 years. Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T.10 N., R14E., Sec. 31, NW1/4, B.M. The site is located five miles south of Stanley, ID on the south side of Boundary Creek Road #70212. Sawtooth National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT Page 1 of 8 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Sawtooth National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Commercial Film Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 12/2014 Ed Cannady Issuance Scoping Start 11/28/2011 208-727-5004 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit re-authorizing commercial video and still photography on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Ketchum Ranger District for a new term with no changes to the existing permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37778 Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine, Custer. Sawtooth National Recreation Area excluding the Sawtooth Wilderness, and the entire Ketchum Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest. Sawtooth National Forest Fairfield Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Over-Snow Vehicle Access in - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 02/2015 Steven Frost the Upper South Fork Boise Comment Period Public Notice 208-727-5000 River Area project 12/20/2013 [email protected] EA Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 10/2014 Description: Evaluate the revision of access restrictions to the winter backcountry areas of the Upper South Fork Boise River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31915 Location: UNIT - Fairfield Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Camas. LEGAL - T 2-6 N and R 12-154 E, Boise Meridian. Road Corridor from Couch Summit to Fleck Summit and the Upper South Fork Boise River area. Rusty Nugget Placer - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 09/18/2014 09/2014 Heidie Torrealday Exploratory Plan of Operations 208-677-8295 CE [email protected] Description: The Proponent's proposal is to evaluate the lateral and vertical extent of placer gold mineralization in alluvial gravels on the mining claim. He will determine depth to groundwater and overall geologic conditions of the claim. Location: UNIT - Fairfield Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Camas. LEGAL - Section 8, T5N, R13E. The four acre unpatented mining claim is located on the bank of Ross Fork near the confluence of Little Bear Creek. 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT Page 2 of 8 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Sawtooth National Forest Fairfield Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Soldier Mountain Ski Area Base - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2015 05/2015 Steven Frost Improvements Est. Scoping Start 09/2014 208-764-3202 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Soldier Mountain Ski Area proposes to construct a shop (snow cat storage), a new rental shop, up to 12 small cabins for overnight accommodation, and a small lift at the base facilities. Location: UNIT - Fairfield Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Camas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Soldier Mountain Ski Are base facilities occur on the Sawtooth National Forest approximately 10 miles north of Fairfield, Idaho. Sawtooth National Forest Ketchum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region BSM Barite Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Heidie Torrealday EA 208-737-3224 [email protected] Description: Exploration for mineralization by constructing 16 drill pads and drilling 22 core and reverse circulation holes on their claims on National Forest during the exploration period. Reconstruction of a collapsed adit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43335 Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 21 East, Section 12, Blaine County Idaho. Ketchum Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest, Blaine County, State of Idaho. Lake Creek Riparian and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Erika Phillips Stream Enhancement Project Scoping Start 02/27/2014 208-622-0094 CE [email protected] Description: The activity will occur on the Sawtooth National Forest in the Lake Creek drainage, approximately three miles north of Ketchum, in the Big Wood River watershed. Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - R4, Sawtooth National Forest, Ketchum Ranger District, Blaine County, Idaho. Lake Creek drainage. Sawtooth National Forest Minidoka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT Page 3 of 8 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Sawtooth National Forest Minidoka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region 2013 Radio System - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 04/2015 David Ashby Improvements Scoping Start 05/17/2013 208-678-0430 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of Pepro Radio shelters on Mount Harrison and Heglar Peak. Installation of a 40' antenna on Mount Harrison. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42107 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - Boise Meridian, T13S, R24E, section 4. Boise Meridian, T12S, R29E, section 12. Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District, Albion Division Mount Harrison Electronic Site, Sublett Division Heglar Peak. Black Pine Allotments: Point - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Gilbert Jackson Springs, EightMile, Moberg, Comment Period Public Notice Actual: 09/09/2013 208-677-8296 Black Pine, Kelsaw, & Mineral 01/16/2012 [email protected] Gulch C&H Est. Objection Period Legal EA Notice 08/2014 Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on the Point Springs, Eight Mile, Moberg, Black Pine, Kelsaw and Mineral Gulch allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37693 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - T13SR28ESec32, T14SR28ESec2-5,8-11,14-17,20-29,32-36, T15SR28ESec1-4,9-16,(21-28,33-36) T16SR28ESec1-4,9- 15,22,24-16, T14SR29ESec19,28-33, T15SR29ESec3-10,15-23,26-35, T16SR29ESec2-11,15-22,28-30. Black Pine Division- Point Spring C&H, Eight Mile C&H, Moberg C&H, Black Pine C&H, Mineral Gulch C&H Allotments, Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District. Edwards Creek Aquatic - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 07/2015 Mark Dallon Organism Passage - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 01/2015 208-678-0430 CE [email protected] Description: This project would improve a road crossing to enable passage for fish and other aquatic organisms in Edwards Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44402 Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - T 15 S, R 24 E, Section 4, SENW. Edwards Creek, 1/2 mile downstream of forest boundary on private road. 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT Page 4 of 8 Sawtooth National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project