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SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 Black Hills National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 Black Hills 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 Black Hills National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region RNA and BA Mineral - Special area management In Progress: Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Kelly Honors Withdrawal - Minerals and Geology Comment Period Public Notice 605-673-9207 EA - Land ownership management 09/24/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2019 Description: Proposed withdrawal of research natural areas and botanical areas from mineral entry. Necessary part of RNA designation process. Forest Service recommendation to BLM, who makes the decision. Project not subject to the objection process. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45590 Location: UNIT - Black Hills National Forest All Units. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Custer, Lawrence, Pennington, Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This proposal addresses four Research Natural Areas and seven Botanical Areas totaling about 17,000 acres at various locations in South Dakota and Wyoming. Rushmore Connector Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 10/2019 Kelly Honors Project - Special use management NOI in Federal Register 605-673-9207 EIS 06/07/2016 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2018 Description: The State of South Dakota has applied for a permit to construct, operate and maintain a 14-mile non-motorized trail across the Forest connecting the Mickelson Trail to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. The decision would amend Forest Plan direction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44935 Location: UNIT - Black Hills National Forest All Units. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail would connect the existing Mickelson Trail, running east from US Hwy 385 to the Mt. Rushmore Memorial. Black Hills National Forest Bearlodge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 01/01/2019 07:05 pm MT Page 1 of 18 Black Hills National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Black Hills National Forest Bearlodge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 2018 Livestock/Cultivation and - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/04/2018 01/2019 Dona Warwick Waterline Permits Renewals 307-283-1361 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Three livestock/cultivation permits and one waterline permit are up for renewal in 2018. All three permits authorize livestock grazing and are proposed for a 10-year renewal. The waterline permit would also be a 10-year renewal. Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T52N R65W Sec 30 & 35; T52N R64W Sec 20, 25, & 30; T55N, R63W, Sec 6. Permits are located on National Forest Service Land at the listed legal land descriptions. These locations are on isolated NFS parcels with no public access. Bear Lodge Project - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Jeanette Timm EIS 307-283-1361 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Development of rare earth minerals mine. This project has been suspended. Web Link: http://tinyurl.com/BearlodgeMineProject Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bearlodge Mountains. Cook Lake Recreation Facility - Facility management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 07/2019 Elizabeth Krueger Maintenance Scoping Start 05/01/2013 307-283-1361 CE [email protected] Description: Maintenance activities at the recreation facility to enhance long-term functionality of the Cook Lake dam and increase public safety at the facility and in downstream areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41597 Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T. 53 N., R. 63 W., section 10, 6th P.M. Cook Lake, Bear Lodge Mountains, Crook County, Wyoming. Crook Country FRTA - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 John Kelley Easements Scoping Start 01/30/2013 605-642-4622 CE [email protected] Description: Crook County, Wyoming claims historic right-of-way on select roads, however current right-of-way status is legally uncertain. The county would like to legally claim these roads as well as abandoning easements on other select roads. Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Select roads within the Bearlodge Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest. 01/01/2019 07:05 pm MT Page 2 of 18 Black Hills National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Black Hills National Forest Bearlodge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Crook County FRTA Easements - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Steve Kozel CE - Road management 307-283-1361 [email protected] Description: Duplicate Project - DO NOT publish on SOPA Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations across Bearlodge Ranger District. Poplar Mineral Exploration - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:12/2018 02/2019 Karl Emanuel CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2018 605-642-4622 [email protected] Description: Project includes exploratory operations on 6 drill sites in the Mineral Hill area. Total disturbance is expected to be under 1 acre and new road construction, reconstruction, and maintenance under 1 mile total. Reclamation activities would occur. Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T51N R60W Sections 20, 28, 29, 32. Exploratory activities are proposed on Mineral Hill located approximately 14.5 miles east of Sundance, WY. Reuter Motorized Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Elizabeth Krueger EA 307-283-1361 [email protected] Description: Project not carried forward due to wildlife concerns. Do Not Publish on SOPA Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42883 Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three miles northwest of Sundance, Wyoming. Black Hills National Forest Hell Canyon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 01/01/2019 07:05 pm MT Page 3 of 18 Black Hills National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Black Hills National Forest Hell Canyon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region BF #1 Placer Mining Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Gary Haag CE Scoping Start 02/07/2018 605-673-9314 [email protected] Description: Construct a hardened stream crossing so that motorized vehicles can cross French Creek. The purpose for the crossing is to allow transportation of mining equipment to the eastern portion of BF#1 mining claim. Mining equipment used will be hand tools. Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Black Hills Meridian; T3S, R3E; Sections 13 & 24. 5.5 miles west-northwest of Custer, SD. Access is via FS Road 286.1A. Craven Canyon Mineral - Heritage resource Cancelled N/A N/A Gary Haag Withdrawal management 605-673-4853 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to withdraw about 3968 acres of NFS lands from mineral entry to protect cultural resources of significant interest within and surrounding Craven Canyon. Forest Service would issue a recommendation to BLM, who would take the action. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=26623 Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Fall River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 7 S R 2 E, portions of Sections 12, 13, 24 & 25; T 7 S R 3 E, Sections 18, 19, 31, 32 and portions of Section 30. Custer County Emergency - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Karina Hawley Radio Services Renewal Scoping Start 09/18/2018 605-673-9325 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Custer county has an antenna on a Forest Service Tower for their emergency services. Renewal is for a period of 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54849 Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the Supervisors office Compound. GCC Dacotah Dewey Conveyor - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Laura Burns EIS 605-673-4853 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construction of an elevated conveyor to move material from a GCC Dacotah mine to a railhead, on both NFS and BLM lands. Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T6S, R1E, Sec 9- 10. Southern Elk Mountain, near Dewey. 01/01/2019 07:05 pm MT Page 4 of 18 Black Hills National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Black Hills National Forest Hell Canyon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Golden West Line Installation - - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/26/2018 10/2018 Karina Hawley Palmer Gulch KOA 605-673-9325 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The new line would improve current services to the campground. Their proposed burial will be at a depth of approximately 30 inches for a total of 2.94 miles. There will be a 30 foot wide construction right-of-way with a final easement of 16.5 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54645 Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SECTION 12, T2S R4E, SECTIONS 4, 5, 7, & 8, T2S R5E.
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