Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 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 AMC Backcountry Facility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 10/2015 Marianne Leberman Permit Renewal Scoping Start 07/01/2014 603-536-6236 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permits for the existing backcountry facilities (shelters and tentsites) currently operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. No additional use or increases in capacity are proposed as part of this project. Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Backcountry facilities operated by AMC. Forest-wide Driveway Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/12/2015 08/2015 Dylan Alden Reissuance 603-447-5448 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of approx. ten existing permits for driveways across National Forest system land to access private property because permits recently expired or will expire soon. Permits to be reissued for 20 years; approved activities will not change. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46068 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - Maine, New Hampshire. COUNTY - Oxford, Carroll, Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Locations across the Forest. Loon Pond Dam - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Jon Morrissey Reconstruction - Special use management Scoping Start 07/31/2015 970-642-4439 CE [email protected] Description: The proposal is to issue a 20-year special use permit to provide the Town of Lincoln access to the Loon Pond Dam. The town owns the dam and needs access to reconstruct it in response to NHDES letter of deficiency and to maintain it into the future. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43389 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The dam is on Loon Pond west of Loon Mountain Ski Area in the town of Lincoln, NH.
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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:06/2016 07/2016 Tiffany Benna Line Special Use Permit DEIS NOA in Federal Register 603-536-6241 EIS 07/31/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2016 Description: Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark, Easton, Lincoln, 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:08/2016 09/2016 Patricia Nasta EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 07/15/2013 207-824-2813 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public - Watershed management Notice 10/2015 - 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39614 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stoneham, Oxford County, ME. Androscoggin Ranger District - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/23/2015 10/2015 Thomas Moore Education and Wellness Trail 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construct a loop hiking trail of ~1 mile from the Androscoggin Ranger Station, on the Fifth Hole Trail to beaver ponds, then parallel to the river back to the office. For employees and visitors, and for conservation education programs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41627 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Androscoggin Ranger Station, Gorham, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Barry Conservation Camp - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/13/2015 08/2015 Thomas Moore Improvements - Facility management 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] Description: Improve facilities, site, and recreation services at the Barry Conservation Camp. Includes construction of a covered archery range, 2 portable shotgun houses & a dining hall addition, as well as landscaping & water/septic system repair/replacement Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. New Hampshire Fish and Game Berlin Fish Hatchery in Berlin, NH. Deer Ridge Integrated Resource - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 04/2017 Heather Mckenny Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46507 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kilkenny Unit. Harvard Cabin System - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Thomas Moore Upgrades - Facility management 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to allow Harvard Mountaineering Club to install a 30-foot tower to hold solar panels at cabin was denied. Proposal for solar panels in a different configuration will be considered if submitted in the future. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harvard Cabin.
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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Maple Syrup Tree Tapping - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Moore Permit 603-466-2713 x226 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: 5-year special use permit to place several hundred taps in sugar maple trees on 75 acres and use of existing old skid roads for tapping effort. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Randolph. Moriah Brook Trail Bridge - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 09/2016 Helon Hoffer CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2016 603-466-2713 x1211 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Address the failing suspension bridge that provided hiker access from Wild River CG to the western shore of the Wild River. Explore types of crossings that are sustainable for the area, and implement the most viable solution. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Moriah Brook Trail. Parker Sugar Bush Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Thomas Moore Permit Renewal Scoping Start 04/09/2014 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renew the expired 5 year special use permit that authorizes maple syrup tapping on 238 acres of NFS land. The permit expired in June, 2013. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42972 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Randolph, Coos County, New Hampshire: 238 acres of NFS land in Compartment 31, stands 4, 45, and 46. Randolph Mountain Club - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Thomas Moore backcountry shelter special use - Facility management Scoping Start 07/01/2015 603-466-2713 x226 permit renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew for 10 years the permit authorizing the Randolph Mountain Club to utilize approximately 9 acres of NFS *UPDATED* land for the purpose of occupying and maintaining four shelters and associated facilities: Gray Knob, Crag Camp, Log Cabin, and the Perch. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gray Knob, Crag Camp, Log Cabin, and the Perch shelters.
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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region South Pond Road Association - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/12/2015 09/2015 Thomas Moore Special Use Permit Renewal 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Androscoggin Ranger District of the White Mountain National Forest is proposing to renew the South Pond Road Association special use permit for a period of five years. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South Pond South Road.
White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Amateur Radio Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Tom Giles CE Scoping Start 07/01/2015 603-528-8788 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/09/2015 10/2015 James Abbe Relocation - Watershed management 603-536-6105 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reconstruct approximately 0.25 miles of the Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail so that its crossing of Harvard Brook is relocated to a more sustainable location that better protects soil and water resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44163 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bog Pond Trail in Lincoln, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Bowen Brook Integrated - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 09/2016 Desiree Johnston Resource Management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 12/04/2014 603-447-5448 x128 EA - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Notice 10/2015 (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the Wild Ammonoosuc North Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, road improvements and decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43974 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Bath, Easton and Landaff, Grafton County, NH. Corridor 11 Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 James Abbe Reroute Twin Mountain Scoping Start 04/01/2015 603-536-6105 CE [email protected] Description: Relocate the existing snowmobile trail off of private land onto Forest Service lands to address private land owner concerns and eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46525 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bethlehem, NH, Grafton County. Lake of the Clouds Hut Septic - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2016 05/2016 Jana Johnson Replacement - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 02/2016 603-447-5448 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Replacement of failing septic system at Lake of the Clouds Hut, operated under special use permit by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake of the Clouds, White Mountains Presidential Range between Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington, Sargents Purchase, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Mill Brook Connector - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/09/2015 10/2015 James Abbe Snowmobile Trail Relocation 603-536-6105 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Relocate trail to a more stable location to provide access from Mill Brook Connector north through Agnew State Forest to Red Brook Rd. New location includes no new bridges, removal of one old bridge on Appleby Bk., & decomm. of unsustainable trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45470 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carroll and Jefferson, NH. Pemigewasset Wilderness - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 James Abbe Thoreau Falls Bridge Removal - Special area management Scoping Start 08/04/2015 603-536-6105 Project [email protected] CE Description: Dismantle bridge using Wilderness-appropriate tools, break up and scatter wood component and break up and *UPDATED* bury or scatter concrete abutments at least 100 feet from perennial water, pack out any hardware. Monitor crossing, harden banks if necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46602 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Livermore (unincorporated), Grafton County, New Hampshire. Sugarloaf I and II Campground - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2016 06/2016 Ryan Twomey Electrification and Water Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 603-536-6103 System Upgrades [email protected] EA Description: The proposed action includes: providing water and power to 15 sites at Sugarloaf I and provide pressurized *UPDATED* potable water at Sugarloaf II. Amenities at the host sites would also be upgraded. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46533 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Twin Mountain, Coos County, New Hampshire. Top Notch Triathlon - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/08/2015 08/2016 Thomas Moore CE 603-466-2713 x1226 [email protected] Description: This five year special use permit is to stage the bike portion of the Top Notch Triathlon using the Notchway and Scarface Trails. The Top Notch Triathlon is a one-day, annual event. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The bike portion of the Top Notch Triathlon would use the Notchway and Scarface Trails.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Tripoli Road Campsite - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Heather Mckenny Relocation and Roadside - Watershed management Notice of Initiation 12/15/2010 603-536-6135 Hazard Tree Removal Project - Facility management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 12/2015 Description: Relocation and redesign of all of the campsites along Tripoli Road to sites along adjacent spur roads to mitigate safety and resource concerns. Removal of hazard trees along Tripoli Road and spur roads to address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31039 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tripoli Road, Mack Brook Road and Hix Mountain Spur Road between Exit 31 on I-93 and the town of Waterville Valley. Washburn Challenge Special - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/08/2015 07/2015 Tom Giles Use Permit 603-528-8788 CE [email protected] Description: Five year special use permit to stage a fund raising event for the Museum of Science out of the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail parking lot and trail, Jewell Trail, summit Mt Washington, descend to Hermit Lake and return. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carroll, Grafton County, NH.
White Mountain National Forest Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Dandiview Birch Hill Wildland - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2015 10/2015 John Neely Urban Interface (WUI) - Vegetation management Scoping Start 05/19/2015 603-536-6261 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: Thin and remove small trees and shrubs to create a 40-70 foot wide shaded fuelbreak on NFS lands within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) located adjacent to the Birch Hill, Suren and Dandiview subdivisions in North Conway, NH. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45950 Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dandiview, Suren Road and Birch Hill neighborhoods in North Conway, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Doublehead Recreation - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 10/2016 Jana Johnson Management Est. Scoping Start 02/2016 603-447-5448 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construct a new parking lot for Doublehead cabin visitors and ski trail users. Construct approximately 0.5 miles of new trail to connect the proposed parking lot to the ski trail. Decommission New Path hiking trail, approximately 1.4 miles. Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Doublehead Mountain and vicinity (NH State Highway 16B/FS Road 324), Jackson, NH. Intervale Vegetation - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 10/2017 Jason Lyle Enhancement Project - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 603-447-5448 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Description: Silviculturally treat vegetation in Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway campgrounds and adjacent stands to enhance recreation experience and stand resiliency. Includes site-specific Forest Plan amendment allowing whole-tree timber harvest on outwash soil Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jigger Johnson & Passaconaway Campgrounds and immediate vicinity. Maple Mountain to Popple - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2016 04/2016 Joseph Gill Mountain X-C Ski Connector - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 603-466-2713 x1221 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation proposal to decommission Hall Trail and construct a safer, more sustainable 0.5 mile connector between Maple Mountain and Popple Mountain trails. 0.2 miles of new trail will be on an old skid road; 0.3 will be new trail Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, Jackson, NH.
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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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