Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 Coconino 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
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 4FRI Rim Country Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2020 03/2020 Annette Fredette EIS - Forest products NOI in Federal Register 928 226 4684 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management 06/26/2015 (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal .us - Fuels management Register 11/2018 - 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 - Arizona. 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, Tonto National Forest. APS 69kv Power Line Permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Judy Adams Childs-Irving Line Scoping Start 08/12/2015 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 Fossil Creek.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) AZ Public Service-Salt River - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Heather Snow Project ROW Vegetation (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/09/2015 505-842-3445 Management with Herbicides - Special use management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 06/2018 Description: FS must decide whether to allow APS and SRP to include using herbicides as a method to manage vegetation on existing APS and SRP transmission ROW within five National Forests in Arizona. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45771 Location: UNIT - Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest 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 and Salt River Project Rights of Way across the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto National Forests. See map on website.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 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 - Coronado National Forest 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:09/2019 09/2019 Marcos Roybal River Comprehensive River Orders NOI in Federal Register 928-203-2915 Management Plan 11/29/2016 comments- EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal southwestern- *UPDATED* Register 08/2018 coconino- [email protected] Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek, per Wild and Scenic Rivers Act requirements. 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.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Western Area Power - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 03/2019 Mike Dechter Administration Glen Canyon- (other than forest products) Scoping Start 04/20/2016 505-829-3535 x 3109 Rogers 230/345kV Integrated - Special use management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Vegetation Mgmt Program Notice 07/2018 EA Description: Western is proposing to implement a operation and maintenance (O&M) and Integrated Vegetation Management *UPDATED* (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.
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Four (previously Seven) - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Judy Adams Communication Poles (CORSA) Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: At each, install a 55-80 foot, weathering steel poles, additional buried line from existing poles/line, antenna, a 2 foot Microwave dish, 2 cabinets for radio/battery. Adding area to associated permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50283 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - T16N R6E, Sec 8; T19N, R6E, Sec 14, 33 & 34; T18N, R6E, Sec 34;T16N, R9E, Sec 29; T14N, R11E, Sec 32. Pine Vly/Lee Mtn, Village of Oak Creek; Oak Creek Vista; Cave Springs; Indian Pt; Happy Jack by Discovery Telescope; north of CC Cragin Reservoir; North of Surveyor Cyn above Oak Cr Cyn. 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] *UPDATED* 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.
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Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Plan Revision for the Coconino - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Vernon Keller National Forest DEIS NOA in Federal Register 928-527-3415 EIS 12/20/2013 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2018 Description: Revision of the Coconino National Forest's Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) that guides activities on the Coconino NF such as recreation management and improvement of ecosystem health. For more information, visit http://go.usa.gov/gnzY Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5334655 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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:05/2018 05/2018 Judy Adams Reissuances (4 Lines) Scoping Start 10/01/2007 928-203-7506 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. AT&T Permit Reissuances - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Steve Martinet CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 928-527-3418 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.
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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region NPG Cable of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Steve Martinet Arizona/Suddenlink Issuance of 928-527-3418 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:06/2018 06/2018 Steve Martinet Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 Arizona Nordic Village Entrance - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Jessica Richardson Road - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is considering a proposal from the Arizona Nordic Village to add an additional entrance from Highway 180 to an existing parking area to increase safety and improve ingress and egress from the recreation area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52626 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Arizona Nordic Village is located in the Coconino National Forest 15 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The parking lot is located alongside Hwy 180 at Mile Marker 232.
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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 Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Brian Poturalski Replacement - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-527-8264 CE - Facility management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The existing Agassiz fixed-grip triple chairlift would be replaced and upgraded with a detachable combination chairlift and gondola referred to as a %u201Cchondola%u201D or %u201Ctelemix.%u201D 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. 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:05/2018 06/2018 Thomas Runyon Improvement Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 11/17/2017 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 Flagstaff Ranger District - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Jessica Richardson Planting Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 09/05/2017 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to plant multiple locations across the district which were deforested due to wildfires. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49199 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities will occur at multiple locations across the Flagstaff Ranger District. Forest Road 128A - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Jessica Richardson Improvements. - Road management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Description: In order to provide safer access to the Northern Arizona 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 Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Jessica Richardson Sensor Installation - Research and Development Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 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.
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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region George Private Road Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-203-7506 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To issue an authorization for an private road to access private property. Authorization would permit use and maintenance of an existing road into private property and remove a second access road south of the private property and along the power line Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Driveway off Bullion Road, Forest Road 9122S south of Townsend Winona Road in Flagstaff. Heart Trail & Little Elden Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Brian Poturalski Realignment Project Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-527-8264 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District and its partners are proposing to realign segments of two trails within the Dry Lake Hills Trail system:Heart Trail and Little Elden Trail. Realignment would been done using hand tools. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51515 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Little Elden Trail winds along the north side of Little Elden Mountain located within Flagstaff, Az off FR556. This project is located within all or sections of Township 22N, Range 8E, Sec. 30. Highway 180 Motorized Trails - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2019 04/2020 Brian Poturalski EA Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 928-527-8264 [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 Kinnikinick Lake Fish Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Mike Dechter Improvement Scoping Start 07/03/2017 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Placement of juniper trees and catfish houses in Kinnikinick Lake to improve fish habitat to foster more and larger game fish for enhanced recreational opportunity Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52172 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kinnikinick Lake, approximately 9 miles east of Mormon Lake. 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 Sunset Crater. Mt Elden Communication Site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Steve Martinet Lease Reissuances Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. 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.
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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 04/2019 Brian Poturalski Recreation Planning Scoping Start 10/31/2013 928-527-8226 EA Est. Comment Period Public comments- southwestern- *UPDATED* Notice 09/2018 coconino- [email protected] Description: This project is planning for non-motorized recreation for trails, special uses and facilities in the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area. The next round of public involvement will be related to alternative development in summer 2014. 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. Mt. Elden Hang Gliding Launch - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Brian Poturalski Site Special Use Permit - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-527-8226 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This is a project that would re-issue a Special Use Permit to Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to continue use of NFS lands and roads for access to an established launch site location. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47868 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R7E, Sec. 36 SW ¼. The project area is located in the southwest portion of the Turkey Park area on top of Mt. Elden. NAU Parks & Recreation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 01/25/2018 01/2018 Jessica Richardson Backpacking Outfitting & - Special use management 928-527-8219 Guiding Special Use Permit [email protected] CE ed.us *UPDATED* Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to issue a outfitting and guiding priority special use permit (FSH 2709.14 53.1m)to the Parks and Recreation Management Program at Northern Arizona University for the purpose of outdoor education. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49197 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Backpacking events will take place at a variety of locations within designated wilderness areas on the Coconino National Forest.
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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:08/2018 10/2018 Jessica Richardson Restoration Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 928-527-8219 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] ed.us *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. Oak Creek Rim Switchbacks - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Judy Adams Communication Site Scoping Start 01/08/2018 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to build a 120 foot tall communication tower, support equipment shelter, buried power line connection and common carrier microwave system to support improved cellular communications along Hwy 89A in Oak Creek Canyon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50280 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of highway 89A across from Oak Creek Vista Recreation site. Old Walnut Canyon Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2018 11/2018 Judy Adams Improvements Est. Scoping Start 08/2018 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.
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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 Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 928-203-7506 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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:08/2018 03/2021 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 04/2018 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 Oak Creek Canyon Natural Research Area, and North of the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. Wedding Planner Outfitting & - Recreation management Completed Actual: 01/24/2018 01/2018 Jessica Richardson Guiding Special Use Permit - Special use management 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District proposes to issue a Priority Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding Services to a wedding planner. This permit would authorize up to 10 weddings/ year at established locations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49196 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Weddings will take place at a variety of locations on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cragin Watershed Protection - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Mike Dechter Project Comment Period Public Notice 928-527-3416 EA 06/01/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Fuels reduction on 64,433 acres including 37,000 acres of mechanical thinning and prescribed fire treatments throughout the project area. It is located in watersheds that drain into the C.C. Cragin Reservoir, water supply for the Town of Payson. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46075 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not defined at this time. Within all/parts of East Clear Creek-Blue Ridge Reservoir, Miller Canyon, Bear Canyon, Webber, Pine Creek, Windmill Draw-Jacks Canyon, Long Valley Draw and East Clear Creek - Clear Creek watersheds. Long Valley Work Center - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Christopher MacDonald Meadow Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 12/22/2017 928-635-8354 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of the project is to restore vegetative rigor and natural patterns of stream flow and drainage to a degraded meadow east of the Long Valley Work Center. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52649 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T13N, R10E, Section 18, Gila and Salt River Meridian. East of the Long Valley Work Center on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Center of project area is -111.328736 and 34.519354. It is in the Long Valley Management Area of the revised Forest Plan, 2017. Mogollon Rim Spring - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Christopher MacDonald Restoration Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 03/02/2018 928-635-8354 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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 Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Wallin Private Land Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Judy Adams CE Scoping Start 11/21/2017 928-203-7506 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Private road access to land near Lake Mary Road and Clints Well. Existing road not currently open to the public. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52146 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Road to private land near Clints Well, near Forest Road 680.
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region 2017 Spring Red Rock District - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Steve Martinet Permit Reissuances Scoping Start 01/25/2018 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Permits for private roads Macaluso, Old Schoolhouse, Aerie Conservancy, Boynton Rock LTD, Stuckenschneider. Pine Valley Water pipeline, Camp Verde drainage/weir, Camp Verde Sewer line, Camp Verde Water Company pipeline, Clear Ck and Fossil Gages Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52103 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations around the Red Rock Ranger District. Apache Maid Rangeland - Land management planning Cancelled N/A N/A Marc Stavropoulos Management Analysis - Grazing management 928-203-7517 EA - Vegetation management [email protected]. (other than forest products) us - Watershed management Description: Analyze the conditions on the Apache Maid Range Allotment and its potential to continue to support livestock grazing with the principles of Adaptive Management. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35392 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Rock Ranger District.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region City of Sedona Chapel Road - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Steve Martinet Authorization and Sewer Line 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of an authorization to the City of Sedona for the existing Chapel Road including amending their current sewer transmission line permit to include sewer along this corridor. Canceled because part of larger special-use project 52148. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52148 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chapel Road in Sedona. Cornville Community Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Sarah Belcher CE 928-203-7521 [email protected] Description: Construct a trail on National Forest Lands adjacent to Cornville's existing Windmill Park. This trail would be an extension of the existing trail in Windmill Park. Project canceled because no intent to begin in 2018. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R4E, Section 3. Town of Cornville, adjacent to Windmill Park. Girdner Area Trails Planning - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Adam Barnett CE 928-203-7529 [email protected] Description: Up to 10 miles of non motorized multi-use trails will be proposed for the area near the Girdner Trail west of Sedona and north of SR89A. Project canceled because part of larger Red Rock Trails Enhancement trail project #53398. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48242 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near the Girdner Trail west of Sedona and north of SR89A. Green Private Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 928-203-7506 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Howard Road Additional Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/14/2017 01/2018 Judy Adams Area and Improvements 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to issue a permit to the Town of Camp Verde to widen and add a drainage ditch and fill material next to the existing Howard Road easement to address flooding and channel water to private drainage easements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53174 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 5, Township 13 North, Range 5 East, G&SRM. In Camp Verde along Howard Road and south of Highway 260 and the Verde Ranger Station. Location between Macdonald Lane and South Boyles Way. Hurley Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 928-203-7506 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorization for existing road to private property off the Page Springs Road near Cornville. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52149 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near private land along Page Springs Road. I-17 Hog Water Communication - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 09/2018 Judy Adams Site Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to construct a new communication 150 foot tall tower, buildings and solar power system to improve wireless service along Interstate 17. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52150 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 35, T16 N., R6 E, G&SRM. Along I-17 and Forest Road 689 near an existing ADOT storage site and Rarrick Canyon.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Oak Creek Watershed - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 03/2019 Nicole Branton Restoration Project Scoping Start 12/22/2017 928-203-7500 EA Est. Comment Period Public comments- southwestern- *UPDATED* Notice 08/2018 coconino- [email protected] Description: Restoration of the Oak Creek Watershed, as a follow to the 2016 Middle and Lower Oak Creek Canyon Watershed Restoration Action Plan. Nine proposed activities strive toward improving watershed conditions, 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:09/2018 09/2018 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 928-203-7506 [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. Red Rock Trails Enhancement - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 10/2018 Patrick McGervey 2018 Scoping Start 03/16/2018 928-203-7529 CE comments- southwestern- *NEW LISTING* coconino- [email protected] Description: Improve the Red Rock Ranger District trail system by adding approximately 34 miles of non-motorized trails, including constructing 17 miles and adopting 17 miles of user-created routes. Also, additional trails would be re- routed or naturalized. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53398 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Throughout Yavapai County, with emphasis on the Western Gateway Trail System Development in West Sedona. Also, in the Village of Oak Creek and Camp Verde.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Tobias-Flynn Private Land - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 07/2018 Judy Adams Access Objection Period Legal Notice 928-203-7506 EA 04/01/2018 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a road from SR179 to private property across Oak Creek from Poco Diablo and Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. Proposal is the result of litigation requiring the Forest Service to provide an easement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=15870 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona.
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