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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2019 to 06/30/2019 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

R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 4FRI Rim Country Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2020 04/2020 John Souther EIS - Forest products NOI in Federal Register 928-226-4686 - Vegetation management 06/26/2015 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Fuels management Register 03/2019 - Watershed management - Road management Description: Landscape-scale restoration on the Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, and Tonto National Forests of ponderosa pine ecosystems, designed to maintain, improve, and restore ecosystem structure, pattern, function, and resiliency. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/4FRIRimCountry Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - . COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino NF; Black Mesa and Lakeside Ranger Districts, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts, . APS 69kv Power Line Permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Mike Dechter Childs-Irving Line Scoping Start 08/12/2015 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a permit to replace the expired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower License. Existing 69 kV line that was part of the Childs Irving Power operation and covered under the old license. Has been in continuous operation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47114 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Line that travels from Childs substation to Irving power plant area. Includes small sections of the Tonto NF where it crosses .

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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) AZ Public Service (APS) ROW - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Heather Snow Vegetation Management with (other than forest products) Objection Period Legal Notice 505-842-3445 Herbicides - Special use management 12/07/2018 [email protected] EA Description: FS must decide whether to allow APS to include using herbicides as a method to manage vegetation on existing APS transmission ROW within five National Forests in Arizona. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45771 Location: UNIT - All Units, All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arizona Public Service Company Rights of Way across the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto National Forests. See map on website. Arizona National Scenic Trail - Regulations, Directives, Developing Proposal Expected:12/2018 02/2019 Julie Molzahn Comprehensive Plan Orders Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 406-826-4352 EA - Land management planning [email protected] - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Land ownership management - Land acquisition - Special use management - Facility management - Road management Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for the Arizona National Scenic Trail and management corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49535 Location: UNIT - All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail goes from the Coronado NM to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona.

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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:03/2020 03/2020 Marcos Roybal River Comprehensive River Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 928-203-2915 Management Plan 12/01/2018 comments- EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal southwestern- *UPDATED* Register 10/2019 coconino- [email protected] Description: Creation of a CRMP for Fossil Creek--click on "Analysis" tab to view Nov. 30, 2018, draft CRMP/DEIS documents. View Fossil Creek general information. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=27457 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. Prescott College Academic - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Julie Rowe Outfitter and Guide Priority Use - Special use management Scoping Start 02/02/2015 928-203-7516 (2015-2025) [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic courses including new student orientation, adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, field ecology, environmental conservation Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47407 Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities take place in a variety of locations throughout the forest. Western Area Power - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dechter Administration Glen Canyon- (other than forest products) 505-829-3535 x 3109 Rogers 230/345kV Integrated - Special use management [email protected] Vegetation Mgmt Program Description: Western is proposing to implement a operation and maintenance (O&M) and Integrated Vegetation Management EA (IVM) program on the Rogers-Glen Canyon section of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) Transmission System. Includes use of herbicides. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49397 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Pima, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This transmission line runs throughout the Coconino National Forest and through portions of the Tonto National Forest.

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Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Arizona Public Service Master - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Mike Dechter Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 05/2019 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissue permit for operation and maintenance of aerial/buried distribution power lines, including facilities like gates/utility boxes/pads/other communication poles and equipment. Vegetation removal and equipment replacement is included with permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54198 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations throughout the Coconino National Forest. Changes to Motor Vehicle - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dechter Designations - Watershed management 928-527-3416 EA - Road management [email protected] Description: Changes to designations (as currently shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map)for motor vehicles on roads, trails, and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47435 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads, trails and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest.

Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Transmission Line Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 09/2019 Mike Dechter Reissuances (4 Lines) Scoping Start 10/01/2007 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of expired power line permits: Flagstaff-Prescott 230kV line, Flagstaff-Leupp 230kV line, Tuba City 69kV line, Flagstaff-Prescott 115/69kV line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50848 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations crossing the forest from the Verde Valley north to the forest boundary along Leupp Road.

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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region AT&T Permit Reissuances - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Mike Dechter CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2019 928-527-3416 [email protected] Description: Reissuances of 3 buried communication lines. 1) Hwy180 near Kendrick Park to Hwy89 to Doney Park 2)Doney to I40 east and south to JW Powell 3)I17 to Schnebly Hill to Sedona south along Hwy89A to Cottonwood. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51529 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing lines crossing Hwy180 to Hwy 89A;Doney Park east along I40 and south to I17; Parallel to I17 to Schnebly Hill Road to Sedona and south along hwy89A to Cottonwood. NPG Cable of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dechter Arizona/Suddenlink Issuance of 928-527-3416 New Permit [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG Cable/Suddenlink for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the Red Rock and Flagstaff Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33334 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several locations on the Flagstaff and Red Rock Districts. Unisource Energy Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Steve Martinet Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 04/2019 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuances of expiring master permit for buried natural gas lines in various locations around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51531 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley.

Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region

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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Arizona Snowbowl Agassiz Lift - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2020 06/2020 Patrick McGervey Replacement - Special use management Scoping Start 05/01/2018 928-527-8234 CE - Facility management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The existing Agassiz fixed-grip triple chairlift would be replaced and upgraded with a detachable combination chairlift and gondola referred to as a chondola or telemix. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53153 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arizona Snowbowl is located 14 miles north of Flagstaff. City of Flagstaff Lake Mary - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Mike Dechter Communication Tower Est. Scoping Start 03/2019 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] Description: Construct and maintain a 100-foot-tall network communications tower on a 12-foot by 12-foot foundation base at the Lake Mary #2 well site to meet federal security requirements. Includes antennas at other well sites in the area. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Lake Mary Road off Forest Road 132 adjacent to the existing well building. El Paso Natural Gas Co - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Steve Martinet Installation of Ground Bed, 928-527-3418 Rectifier and Campstone [email protected] Generator Description: Install a new Cathodic Protection System within El Paso Natural Gas Company's existing 120 foot right-of-way on CE lands administered by the Coconino National Forest. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On lands administered by the Flagstaff Ranger District. Approximately 8 miles southeast from the Peaks District Office and due north of Forest Service Road 9149T. Flagstaff Five Watershed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 07/2019 Thomas Runyon Improvement Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 11/17/2017 Actual: 09/06/2018 928-527-8246 CE - Road management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Closure of non-system roads in the area including 1-17 to the West, Lake Mary Road to the North and East, Coconino 90 and FR240 to the South. Closure activities will include blocking roads with debris, revegetation, and obliteration with equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52636 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1-17 to the West, Lake Mary Road to the North and East, Coconino 90 and FR240 to the South. Includes area around communities of mountainaire, north of Munds Park, Lake Mary Meadows, Elk Park Meadows.

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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Forest Road 128A - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Jessica Richardson Improvements. - Road management Est. Scoping Start 04/2019 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Description: In order to provide safer access to the Shooting Range, the Arizona Game & Fish Department is requesting the ability to improve Forest Service Road 128A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47282 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Northern Arizona Shooting Range is located east of Flagstaff, south of the Winona Exit (#211) on I40. Fort Valley Soil Moisture - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/18/2017 05/2019 Jessica Richardson Sensor Installation - Research and Development 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Description: Installation of soil moisture sensing devices including placement of wireless and corded sensors at various depths in the ground. Ten to eleven T posts 1.2 to 1.5 meters tall with small solar panels, batteries and containment box would be installed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52631 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R7E Sections 29 and 32 of the Gila and Salt River Meridian. In Fort Valley area between FR 164B and FR 420, north of Flagstaff. Highway 180 Motorized Trails - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2020 11/2020 Kevin Lehto EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2019 928-527-8287 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The goal of this project is to provide Forest visitors with a sustainable motorized, multi-use trail system along the Hwy 180 corridor that minimizes impacts to natural resources and social concerns/issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37330 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N., R6E., portions of sec. 4, 5, 8, 9 and T23N., R6E., portions of sec. 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32. The Highway 180 corridor, near Forest Road 151 on the east side and Wing Mountain on the west side.

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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region McCormick Pit Native Material - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Judy Adams Site 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal by Coconino County obtain a permit to continue disposing of native dirt and rock flood debris in the McCormick Pit. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 8, T23N, R8E. Along Hwy 89 north of . Mt Elden Communication Site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2019 07/2019 Mike Dechter Lease Reissuances Est. Scoping Start 03/2019 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] Description: To issue new communication site leases/permits for existing facilities on Mt Elden, including Devil's Head and TV Hill sites, that are expiring. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53707 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sections 35 and 36, Township 22 North, Range 7 East, G&SRM. Facilities at the top of Mt Elden. Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Kevin Lehto Recreation Planning Scoping Start 10/31/2013 928-527-8287 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 11/2019 Description: This proposal is being brought forward to address non-motorized recreation with regards to trails, special uses and facilities management in the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38239 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area encompasses the Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills area north of Flagstaff, AZ, and includes Forest Roads 420, 556, and 557. The forest boundary marks the southern and eastern edges of the project.

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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region North Forest Grassland - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 09/2019 Cary Thompson Restoration Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2019 928-527-8237 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project entails removing pinyon and juniper trees that are encroaching on grasslands through manual and mechanical means as well as broadcast burns. Some parts of the project area would receive no treatment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52629 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T25N, R5E, Sections 1-4, 9-12, 13-16, 21-24 and T25N, R6E Sections 5-8, 17 and 18 Of the Gila and Salt River meridian. This project is located in the northwest corner of the Coconino National Forest with the Forest Boundary making up the northern and eastern project boundary. Old Walnut Canyon Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Mike Dechter Improvements Est. Scoping Start 04/2019 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal by the City of Flagstaff to improve Old Walnut Canyon Road to private property and obtain an authorization for operation and maintenance of this corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50275 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the existing Old Walnut Canyon Road (forest road 303) to the last private property. Schnebly Hill Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 10/2019 Mike Dechter Site Lease Reissuances Scoping Start 08/22/2018 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of communication site leases for expiring ones, including Verizon and Sedona Fire District leases and other facilities associated with this site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54199 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 1, Township 17 North Range 6 East G&SRM. Schnebly Hill area off forest road 9499F.

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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Sheeps Crossing FUTS Trail - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Richardson CE 928-527-8219 [email protected] *UPDATED* ed.us Description: City of Flagstaff is proposing to obtain a permit to construct a portion of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System 10 foot wide aggregate trail with 2 foot native shoulders to complete section of the trail system. Drainage work on Highway Stock tank. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51553 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From JW Powell to connect to a culvert that crosses under I-17 toward Fort Tuthill outside of Flagstaff. T20N, R7E, Section 5. Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:02/2021 10/2022 Jessica Richardson Forest Health Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 08/06/2012 928-527-8219 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Notice 09/2019 Description: This project is designed to reduce improve forest and watershed health in the Turkey Butte and Barney Pasture area. Project activities would include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed burning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37244 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Including all or portions of: T19N, R4E, Sec1,2,12,13,24-26,35,36; T19N, R5E, Sec 1-36; T19N, R6E, Sec 19,29-33; T18N, R4E, Sections 1,2,11,12; T18N, R5E, Sec 1,2,4-9,17,18; T18N, R6E, Sec 5-7. West of Highway 89 and East of Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. South of Natural Research Area, and North of the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness.

Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Mogollon Rim Spring - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2019 04/2019 Christopher MacDonald Restoration Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 03/02/2018 928-635-8354 CE [email protected] Description: Restoration activities at the location of 16 springs on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53465 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project activities would occur at the location of the 16 springs illustrated on the project map.

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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Green Private Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Mike Dechter CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2019 928-527-3416 [email protected] Description: Proposed access to private property off the Chavez Ranch Road near Sedona. Single driveway access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52147 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chavez Ranch Road between private parcels near Sedona. Oak Creek Watershed - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Elizabeth Munding Restoration Project Comment Period Public Notice 928-203-2914 EA 08/03/2018 comments- southwestern- coconino- [email protected] Description: Restoration of Oak Creek Watershed, as a follow to 2016 Middle and Lower Oak Creek Canyon Watershed Restoration Action Plan. 9 activities, including roadside pullout removal, strive to improve watershed condition, wildlife habitat and water quality. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52793 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - T18N R6E; T18N R5E; T17N R6E; T17N R5E; T17N R4E; T16N R6E; T16N R5E; T16N R4E; T15N R4E; T15N R65. Upper, Middle and Lower Oak Creek watersheds. Old Indian Road Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2019 07/2019 Mike Dechter CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2019 928-527-3416 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal from private landowners to drive and do maintenance, including minor improvements to an administrative road in Oak Creek Canyon referred to as Old Indian Road Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51554 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing road on the east side of Oak Creek from Indian Gardens south to the Rainbow Trout Farm area.

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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Slide Rock State Park Fence - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2019 02/2019 Elizabeth Munding and Guardrail Installation Est. Scoping Start 11/2018 (928) 203-2914 CE comments- southwestern- coconino- [email protected] Description: Slide Rock State Park proposes to install a 6-foot tall, chain-link fence for 1,650 feet adjacent to the park along west side of State Route 89A. Guardrails would be improved, with ADOT, to replace failing fencing on west and east sides of 89A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55072 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 17, T 18N, R 6E. Mile Marker 382 on State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon.

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