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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2013 to 09/30/2013 National Forests In North Carolina 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 R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Limits of Stay at Appalachian - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Michelle Mitchell National Scenic Trail Shelters Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2013 404-347-1749 and Designated Campsites [email protected]. EA us Description: The Southern Region of the Forest Service is proposing to change its limits of stay at shelters and designated dispersed campsites along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on several forests of the Southern Region. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41489 Location: UNIT - Cherokee National Forest All Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, Pisgah Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. COUNTY - Appling. Chattahoochee National Forest, Cherokee National Forest , Pisgah National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. National Forests In North Carolina, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R8 - Southern Region Coastal Carolina Regional - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Donald Simon Airport Runway Safety Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 910-576-6391 Improvement Project [email protected] EA Description: The approach to the main runway of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport crosses USFS property and is under a special use agreement. This project inlcudes a new special use agreement and the removal of vegetation obstructions in the glide path. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40283 Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. This project occurs on the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, NC in the Perrytown Community. More sepcifically it occurs between Brice's Creek and FS Road 121A. National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region 07/01/2013 04:01 am MT Page 1 of 27 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Appalachian RD Special Uses - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2012 09/2012 Linda Randolph CE/DM Scoping Start 10/08/2007 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian Ranger District. Black Mtn Crest Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A David McFee Relocation 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to relolocate about one mile of the northern portion of the Black Mountain Crest trail and develop a new trailhead to accomodate users. The existing portion of the trail would be rehabilitated. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD. Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Compton NCDOT Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Hughes Gap Road, in Mitchell County. Proposed improvements include grading, improving drainage, and paving across about 2600 feet of FS lands. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, at Hughes Gap just south of Little Rock Knob. NCDOT Bridge #84/SR1349 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 828-257-4230 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #84 on SR 1349 Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bridge #84 over Pigeon Roost Creek on SR 1349 (Pigeon Roost Road). 07/01/2013 04:01 am MT Page 2 of 27 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region White Pine Cabin Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 07/2013 David McFee CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 828-682-6146 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to remove, deconstruct, or burn White Pine cabin and garage. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD, FSR 472. National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Appalachian Trail Relocation at - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Jeremy Waite Grassy Gap 215 Comment Period Legal 828-479-6431 CE Notice 07/12/2012 ext.4106 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reroute two short sections of the Appalachian Trail (0.4 miles and 0.25 miles) near Grassy Gap, approximately 2.9 miles north of Wesser / Nantahala Gorge on the Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cheoah River Fitness Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/10/2013 07/2013 Jeremy Waite CE 828-479-6431 ext.4106 *NEW LISTING* [email protected] Description: The Cheoah and Massey Branch Fitness Trail Connector would be approximately 450 feet long and would create an opportunity for people to use both the Cheoah Trail and Massey Branch Fitness Trail without parking at different parking lots. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cheoah River Gravel Additions - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Jason Farmer CE 828-479-6431 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to improve the gravel component of the Cheoah River to accommodate the federally endangered Appalachian elktoe (a freshwater mussel) and the native fish spawning habitat. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County. Cheoah River/ CheoahRanger District. 07/01/2013 04:01 am MT Page 3 of 27 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Cheoah River Put Ins - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Todd Sharkey CE 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 ext. 118 Notice 04/04/2005 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to develop boat access points for river use on the Cheoah river. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35762 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Cheoah River, Graham County, NC. Duke Energy Highway 28 Line - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/11/2013 07/2013 Julie Moore Relocation Project 828-257-4859 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Allow Duke Energy to install eight new power poles and 0.3 miles of new electrical distribution line within the existing North Carolina Department of Transportation right of way easement on North Carolina Highway 28 in Graham County, North Carolina. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. EBCI Long-Lambert Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Julie Moore Easement Project 215 Comment Period Legal 828-257-4859 CE Notice 05/25/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to expand a road easement to enable Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to access tribal lands in Graham County, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33659 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, NC off Forest Road 385. Fontana Multiple Resource - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Steverson Moffat Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2013 828-837-5152 EA - Forest products [email protected] - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38849 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands near Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina. 07/01/2013
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