Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
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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. 10/01/2015 04:26 am MT Page 1 of 10 White Mountain National Forest 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 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. 10/01/2015 04:26 am MT Page 2 of 10 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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. 10/01/2015 04:26 am MT Page 3 of 10 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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.