Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2016 to 09/30/2016 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

Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Nathan Sill Translocation into Bear Creek, Scoping Start 11/07/2014 626-574-5328 within the San Gabriel [email protected] Wilderness Area. Description: This project will involve moving frogs or tadpoles from existing populations into Bear Creek. This effort is designed CE to establish another population within the historic range of the species in order to aid in its recovery. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46095 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - . COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project will occur within the Bear Creek drainage within the of the San Gabriel River Ranger District. National - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Justin Seastrand Monument Plan and Land Scoping Start 06/19/2015 626-574-5278 Management Plan Amendment Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 07/2016 *UPDATED* Description: The Angeles National Forest (ANF) is proposing to develop a management plan for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument as required by Presidential Proclamation. This plan will be adopted as an amendment to the existing ANF Land Management Plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46964 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the northern and southeastern portions of the San Gabriel Mountain Range, approximately 30 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Special use authorization - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Heidi Hoggan issuance for existing Scoping Start 06/27/2016 909-382-2945 communications uses [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization for existing communications uses on the Angeles National Forest, for *NEW LISTING* a new term to replace an existing or expired special use authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49743 Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Communications Sites Forest-wide (see map).

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Angeles National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Non-Native Aquatic Species - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2016 09/2016 Nathan Sill Removal in Mountain Yellow- - Fuels management Scoping Start 08/07/2014 626-574-5328 Legged Frog Habitat. - Watershed management [email protected] CE Description: This project will remove non-native aquatic species within the South Fork Big Rock Creek, Dorr Canyon, Little *UPDATED* Rock Creek, Devils Canyon, Bear Creek, Vincent and Bear Gulch and will involve the use of nets, traps and backpack electroshockers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45086 Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project will occur within the drainages described below and are located within the Pleasant View, San Gabriel, and Sheep Mountain Wilderness Areas.

Angeles National Forest Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region fuels - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A N/A Scott Lowden reduction/ forest health project (other than forest products) 818-899-1900 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Snag cutting, thinning, fuels reduction, invasive removal, tree release.

Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Angeles Crest Highway from Clear Creek to three points. Big Tujunga Dam and Maple - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Graham Breakwell Canyon Sediment Placement Scoping Start 05/11/2012 818-899-1900 ext. 243 Site Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 06/2016 d.us *UPDATED* Description: LA County proposes to remove up to 4.4mm cubic yards of sediment from Big Tujunga Reservoir, and place it in the adjacent Maple Canyon, a designated disposal site. Big Tujunga Reservoir will be dewatered through dam valves and mechanical pumping. Web Link: http://ladpw.org/wrd/Removal/BigTujunga/index.cfm?Project=BigTujunga&site=wrd Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Tujunga Dam and Maple Canyon are approximately 9 miles up Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Sunland, and 6 miles north of La Canada.

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Angeles National Forest Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region CalTrans SH2 - regrading and - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/18/2013 02/2013 Graham Breakwell removal of overhanging 818-899-1900 unstable thick soil mantle [email protected] CE d.us *UPDATED* Description: CalTrans SH2 - regrade and remove overhanging unstable thick soil mantle. A soldier-pile debris catchment wall is proposed at the toe of the regraded slope. The proposed wall will catch the hazard falling material and prevent blockage of SH2. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40614 Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Angeles Crest Highway - SH2 - MM 32.5 - South side. Angeles Crest Highway - SH2 - MM 32.5 - South side. Dawn Mine Entry Access - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 08/30/2014 09/2014 Mike McIntyre Control Project 818-899-1900 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Angeles National Forest proposes to improve public safety and comply with the direction of Forest Service Manual 2840.3 by eliminating human entry into the abandoned historic Dawn Mine. Closure methods will be selected on site-specific conditions Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43653 Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - The Dawn Mine is located in the SW1/4 of Section 27, T.2N, R.12W, SBBM, on the Pasadena, CA 7.5' Series Topographic Map. UTM coordinates are Zone 11, 395960E and 3787720m to 394849mN. The Dawn Mine is located in the SW1/4 of Section 27, T.2N, R.12W, SBBM, on the Pasadena, CA 7.5' Series Topographic Map. UTM coordinates are Zone 11, 395960E and 3787720m to 394849mN. Little Tujunga West Fuels - Fuels management Cancelled N/A N/A Scott Lowden Treatment Project 818-899-1900 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Hazardous fuel reduction with handcrews, masticators, chipping, pile burning and broadcast burning, adjacent to LA City and LA County. This is in the Kagel and Lopez Canyon areas. Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T2N, R14 W, Sec. 5, 6; T2N, R15W, Sec.1; T3N, R14W, Sec. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33. Lopez, Kagel, and Little Tujunga Canyon areas.

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Angeles National Forest Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Los Angeles County- Big - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Graham Breakwell Tujunga Canyon Highway 818-899-1900 ext. 243 Maintenance [email protected] EA d.us *UPDATED* Description: An unreinforced wall of 450' length and 20' high is severely eroded by constant water scouring. The proposal is to reinforce this wall with riprap. A temporary water diversion structure will be placed in the middle of the streambed to divert water. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35963 Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Tujunga Canyon Road MM 0.40. Pacoima Reservoir Sediment - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Graham Breakwell Removal 818-899-1900 ext. 243 EIS [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: LA County Public Works proposes removal of 3 million cubic yards of sediment from behind Pacoima Dam. Sediment would go by conveyor to Lopez Basin, then be trucked to existing pits in Sun Valley. A 1.5 mile permanent access road would be constructed Web Link: http://www.lasedimentmanagement.com/Pacoima Location: UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - CA/LOSANGELES/District 27/ Section/Township/Range 27-3-N-14-W-19. Pacoima Reservoir, 3 miles north of San Fernando, CA.

Angeles National Forest San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Johnstone Peak - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/12/2014 07/2014 Graham Breakwell Communications Site - LA 818-899-1900 County Sherriff's Department [email protected] CE d.us *UPDATED* Description: Install new 50' monopole at Johnstone Peak. The monopole will support microwave dishes and VHF/UHF antennaes. This project will improve operational reliability and enhance public safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43183 Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This facility is in the San Dimas Experimental Forest and #9, of 10 facilities, on Johnstone Communications Site. This site is accessed via Blue Bird Motorway, 1N17, and the Sycamore Canyon Road.

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Angeles National Forest San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region San Gabriel River Ranger - Fuels management Completed Actual: 11/16/2014 11/2014 Daniel O'Connor District Administrative Sites 626-388-6013 Defense Zones and Evacuation comments- Routes pacificsouthwest- CE angeles-sangabriel- *UPDATED* [email protected] Description: The District is proposing to cut and clear vegetation to provide defensible space and evacuation routes for administrative and recreation sites, recreation cabins, and communication sites, to protect infrastructure from wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44479 Location: UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various sites and permitted areas under special use permit across the San Gabriel River Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest. The two primary areas are San Gabriel and Mt. Baldy Canyon.

Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Big Pines Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management Completed Actual: 10/31/2014 10/2014 Diane Travis Reduction Continuation 760-249-6005 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action is to continue removal of hazardous vegetation by mechanical means across 947 acres near the community of Big Pines, in order to protect community evacuation routes and various infrastructure from the threat of wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38101 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The area known as Big Pines, west of the town of Wrightwood, CA, and northwest of Big Pines along the Big Pines Highway. Big Pines Recreation Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks reissuance of concessionaire Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 661-269-2808 x230 special use permit [email protected] CE s Description: The current concessionaire special use permit will expire December 31, 2013. Forest proposes to put out a propectus to receive bids for concessionaire operations and maintenance of campgrounds. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sect 35, NE 1/4 Sec 32, NW 1/4 Sec 33, T4N, R8W; and N1/2 Sec 5, T3N, R8W, SBBM. Big Pines Recreation Area.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Black Oak Mistletoe Project - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 06/04/2014 07/2014 Tasha Hernandez CE (other than forest products) 661-296-9710 x242 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Watershed management Description: This project intends to focus on restoration of the Black Oak stand through management of the mistletoe infestation using several eradication techniques and by promoting understory regeneration through planting. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30127 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The proposed project area is located on the Sawmill/Liebre Ridge of the Santa Clara Mojave River Ranger District on the Angeles National Forest. It runs along the Forest Road 7N23. Boquet Canyon Recreation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Justin Seastrand Residence Tract Special Use Scoping Start 11/08/2011 626-574-5278 Reissuance Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 12/2016 *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to reissue or amend Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residence Special Use Permits. New permits or amendments would provide protection measures for the unarmored threespine stickleback, an endagered fish, and to the adjacent riparian area. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residences on the Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District. Bouquet Canyon Restoration - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Pete Johnston Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 661-296-9710, ext 239 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *UPDATED* - Special use management Description: A proposal to remove sediment, fix culverts, stabilize streambank, improve vegetation, develop a backwater preserve, and convert Zuni Campground to an education site. The purpose is to restore riparian habitat and flow capacity to Boquet Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46037 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boquet Canyon approximately four miles north of the city of Santa Clarita, CA.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Copper Fire Fuelbreaks - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Diane Travis Maintenance Project Comment Period Public Notice 760-249-6005 CE 03/08/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A proposal to maintain existing "backbone" fuelbreaks located primarily on ridgetops within the Sierra Pelona Mountain Range just north of the City of Santa Clarita, CA. Treatment methods include mechanical, manual (by hand), and prescribed fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47706 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of the City of Santa Clarita, CA in the vicinity of San Francisquito Canyon and the community of Green Valley, CA. County of Los Angeles - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Graham Breakwell Inspiration Point - Installation Scoping Start 12/18/2013 818-899-1900 of new 50 foot antenna [email protected] monopole structure d.us CE Description: Install new 50' monopole at Inspiration Point. The monopole will support microwave dishes and VHF/UHF antennas.All work completed inside existing permitted facility. This project will improve operational reliability for public safety.e.g.Sheriff/Fire Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.3 N.,R.8 W., Section 3, SBM; Latitude 34*22' North, Longitude 117*42' West. Access is gained via State Highway #2, then East on Blue Ridge Rd, 3N06, approx. 1/2 mile to the commun. site facility. Frenchman's Flat Recreation - Heritage resource Cancelled N/A N/A Diane McCombs Area SSTs management 661-296-9710 CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This proposal is to construct six vault toilet buildings [SSTs] within the Frenchman's Flat area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31264 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T6N, R18W, Sec. 2 S1/2, Sec. 11 NE1/4, Sec. 12 W1/2, Sec. 13 W1/2, Sec. 14 N1/2, SBBM. Frenchman's Flat Recreation Area.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Golden State Water Co. - Sheep - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Joseph Holzinger Creek Canyon Tank 661-296-9710 CE [email protected] Description: Issue new special use permit and then determine whether to amend special use authorization to replace and increase amount of storage from 25,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T.3N., R.7W., Section 18. Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest. Mt. Waterman Ski Resort - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/22/2014 10/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks Summer Mt. Biking 661-269-2808 Ext. 230 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Mt. Waterman Ski Resort proposes to allow summer Mt. Biking within their permitted area. Approx. 10 miles of single track trail would be constructed and maintained by resort staff and volunteers, adjacent to and within existing ski runs and roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42118 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T 3N R 10 W: Section 16 Waterman Mountain Quad. Mt. Waterman is located off the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2), approximately 33 miles east of La Canada/Flintridge. Sawmill Liebre Forest Health - Forest products Completed Actual: 06/04/2014 07/2014 Tasha Hernandez Project - Vegetation management 661-296-9710 x242 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: The project consists of pruning lower branches, removing competing brush, opening canopy cover, clearing a perimeter fuelbreak, and replanting trees at six forestry plantations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30126 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The six plantations are primarily located along Liebre Mountain Ridge between the Old Ridge Route on the west and Lake Hughes on the east.

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Angeles National Forest Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Sprint Communications - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/16/2013 02/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks Company L.P. Right of Way 661-269-2808 Permit Renewal [email protected] CE s *UPDATED* Description: Renewal of Sprint Communications Company L.P. Right of Way Permit for 10 years for a buried fiber optic cable that runs through the Soledad Canyon area along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. ROW is 6,055' long and and 10' wide, 1.39 ac Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22834 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Project begins on FS land at T4N, R14W, Sec 15 and ends at T4N, R14W, Sec 11. Buried cable runs along Southern Pacific Railroad tracks in Soledad Canyon. Teresita Pines Organization - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Evalds Rimbenieks Camp Construction 661-269-2808 x230 EA [email protected] s Description: The camp is proposing to modify some of the existing building and construct new facilities including a parking area.

Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T4N, R8W Section 33. Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest. Williamson Rock and Pacific - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jose Henriquez-Santos Crest Trail - Special area management 626-574-5277 EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants comments- pacificsouthwest- *UPDATED* [email protected] Description: A proposal to provide limited recreational access to a critical wildlife habitat area, with seasonal and long term closures, a user permit system, and construction of a trail, trail bridge, and minor improvements to staging areas and trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43405 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Portions of T 3N, R9W, Section 7; and T 3N, R10W, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14; SBBM. Near the confluence of Cooper Canyon and Little Rock Creek, partially within the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness, north of Highway 2.

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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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