Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 Tongass 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
Tongass National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R10 - Alaska Region Tongass Land and Resource - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Susan Howle Management Plan Amendment FEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-228-6340 EIS 07/01/2016 comments-alaska- [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Tongass Land Management Plan Amendment supports a transition from old growth harvest to a young growth-based timber program, while preserving natural resources and a viable timber industry. The Amendment also supports renewable energy development Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/R10/Tongass/PlanAmend Location: UNIT - Tongass National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Prince of Wales-Outer, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg, Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska.
Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Alaska Region Prince of Wales Landscape - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2018 05/2019 Delilah Brigham Level Analysis Project - Forest products Est. NOI in Federal Register 907-828-3232 EIS - Vegetation management 11/2016 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: The POWLLA Project will be an integrated analysis combining timber sale, watershed and stream restoration/improvement, recreation, wildlife habitat, and transportation components into one document, with 10 to 15 years' worth of projects. Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District, Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Prince of Wales Island and surrounding outer islands.
Tongass National Forest Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region
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Tongass National Forest Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Angoon Airport Project - Facility management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 02/2017 Jennifer Berger EIS - Road management FEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-789-6278 [email protected] *UPDATED* 09/02/2016 Description: The FAA issued NOA on 9/2/16, with Alternative 12a and Access 12a as their preferred alternative. A ROD will be issued no sooner than 30 days from the NOA. The preferred alt. is on private lands therefore FS has no decision to issue. Web Link: http://www.angoonairporteis.com/ Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - 57' 29" N, 134' 33-34" W. Near the environs of the City of Angoon and Favorite Bay. Angoon-Mitchell Bay Outfitter - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Kevin Hood and Guide Environmental - Special use management Scoping Start 03/18/2015 907-789-6220 Assessment Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 11/2016 *UPDATED* Description: We aim to strike a balance between subsistence use resources, wilderness resources, tourism, and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), Section 506 (a)(3)(E). We propose allocating 2388 service days to outfitters and guides. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46208 Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project includes all National Forest System lands within the village of Angoon and Mitchell, Kanalku and Favorite Bays. Hecla Greens Creek Mining - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2017 03/2017 Curtis Caton Company 2017-2021 Surface Scoping Start 06/07/2016 907-789-6273 Exploration Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 09/2016 Description: Admiralty Island National Monument has received a five-year surface exploration Plan of Operations from Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company for mineral exploration activities on the Tongass National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49406 Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Admiralty Island, Alaska.
Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region
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Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Katie Rooks Area Enhancement Project Comment Period Public Notice 907-826-1639 EA 12/19/2013 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Enhance wildlife viewing opportunities at the existing Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area by improving the surface and circulation of the parking area, installing a vault toilet, installing interpretive kiosk and redesigning the viewing platform. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43283 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 20 miles east of Craig on the Craig/Hollis Highway. Turn South onto the Hydaburg Highway to the Polk/Twelvemile turnoff. Turn left and travel 10 miles to the Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area.
Tongass National Forest Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Millrock Exploration's Apex El - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 Edward Gazzetti Nido 2016 Exploration Scoping Start 05/12/2016 9077896276 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposed activities include hard rock exploration through helicopter-supported diamond core drilling. A maximum of 5 drill pads will be built with up to 2 drill holes at each pad. 0.1 acres of surface disturbance expected. No trees will be cut. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49466 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of the proposed drill sites are located in a section of the Chichagof Inventoried Roadless Area which has been assigned a LUD of "Semi-Remote Recreation". No trees will be cut during project. Seal Creek Rock Pit - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Terry Fiske EA Scoping Start 02/10/2015 907-945-1217 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 09/2016 Description: Expand existing rock pit up to ten acres and 250,000 tons of aggregate material. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46178 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seal Creek bulkhead off Freshwater bay.
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Tongass National Forest Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Whitestone Harbor Rock Pits - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2016 01/2017 Terry Fiske EA Scoping Start 02/02/2016 907-945-1217 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2016 Description: Expand two existing rock pits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49106 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Whitestone harbor.
Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Coeur-Alaska Kensington - Minerals and Geology Completed 08/2016 Curtis Caton Bridge Replacement - Road management This project has changed to a 907-789-6273 CE CE that does not require a [email protected] *UPDATED* written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Coeur-Alaska proposes replacing two dilapidated log bridges located at Upper Sherman Creek and South Fork Sherman Creek with a single steel span on constructed abutments at each location. Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 58.8631N, 135.1071W and 58.8630N, 135.1022. Port Snettisham Iron Ore - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Curtis Caton Project 2013 Plan of Operations 907-789-6273 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The 2013 Plan of Operations for surface exploration activities at the Port Snettisham Iron Ore Project proposes helicopter-supported core drilling at nine sites and a temporary camp. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42152 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 45 South, Range 72 East, Sections 5, 8, and 9; Copper River Meridian.
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Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Rainforest Telecom Lease - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 09/2016 Shane King Renewal Est. Scoping Start 09/2016 907-789-6286 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The USDA Forest Service, Juneau Ranger District has received a request from Rainforest Telecom Inc. to issue a lease for their communication tower at the Auke Mountain Communication Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50180 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The site is located on Auke Mountain, approximately one mile northwest of the Auke Bay State Ferry terminal at NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 20, T. 40 S., R. 65 E., CMR.
Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region FAA Twin Island Weathercam - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/16/2016 10/2016 April Evans CE 9072284124 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The FAA proposes to install a weather camera on Twin Island to monitor current aviation weather conditions improving flight safety in the Misty Fiords area. Due to effect to one bald eagle nest, the FAA has acquired an eagle take permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49381 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T 78S R94E S2. Twin Island, Revillagigedo Channel. Saddle Lakes Timber Sale - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2016 03/2017 Daryl Bingham EIS Scoping Start 03/18/2015 Actual: 03/14/2016 907-228-4114 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal [email protected]. Register 09/2016 us Description: An SEIS will be prepared for the timber sale portion of the Saddle Lakes FEIS. The March 2016 Decision authorized the ROW to the State of Alaska and modification to the barrier to fish passage on Salt Creek Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T72S, R91E, Sec 35, 36; T73S, R92E, Sec 1-4, 8-12, 13-17, 19-36; T73S, R93E, Sec 18, 19, 30, 31; T74S, R92E, Sec 1-3, 11-13, 24, 25, 36.; and T74S, R93E, Sec 6-8, 17-20, 30, 31. The project area is located about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Revillagigedo Island, and occurs in Value Comparison Units (VCUs) 7460, 7470, and 7530 between George and Carroll Inlets.
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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Crab Fishing Gear Storage and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Russell Beers Similar Shoreline Uses on the Comment Period Public Notice 907-772-5940 Petersburg Ranger District 09/29/2016 [email protected] EA Description: The intent of this environmental analysis is to provide for the issuance of special use permits to authorize crab *NEW LISTING* fishing gear storage and similar uses on the shoreline on National Forest lands on the Petersburg Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50239 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shoreline on the Petersburg Ranger District outside of Wilderness. East Ohmer Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2016 07/2018 Heath Whitacre EA - Watershed management 907-772-5925 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Propose instream and floodplain restoration on approximately 0.2 mile of East Ohmer Ck and 0.4 mile of Lumpy Ck, one of its tributaries. Construct wood structures for pool creation and cover. Perform maintenance on currently excavated rearing ponds. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46654 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Township 61S Range 81 East. Project area is on Mitkof Is, which is situated between the mainland and Kupreanof Is, approx 140 miles south of Juneau, Alaska. East Ohmer Creek is approx. 21 mi south of Petersburg along Mitkof Hwy. Ideal Cove Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 04/2018 Paul Olson CE Scoping Start 01/04/2016 907-772-5947 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-route and reconstruct Ideal Cove Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48428 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ideal Cove Trail is located on Mitkof Island approximately 16 air miles SE of Petersburg, Alaska.
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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Kake to Petersburg - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Tom Parker Transmission Line Intertie 907-772-5974 Project [email protected] EIS Description: Determine location for a power transmission line between the communities of Petersburg and Kake. No new roads *UPDATED* would be constructed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31761 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Mitkof and Kupreanof Islands, linking the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Intertie is proposed to run from Petersburg, AK (Mitkof Island) to Kake, AK which is located on the neighboring island of Kupreanof. Man Made Hole Stream Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/29/2016 07/2018 Heath Whitacre Maintenance 907-772-5936 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes to re-excavate a channel that connects a tributary of Blind River to the pond at Man Made Hole. Currently, the flow into the pond has been reduced due to natural deposition of sand and gravel in the channel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47380 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Man Made Hole picnic area is located approximately 20 miles south of Petersburg, AK on the Mitkof Highway. Raven Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 05/2019 Paul Olson Phase 2 Scoping Start 01/04/2016 907-772-5947 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-route and reconstruct a 3-mile section of the Raven Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48429 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Raven Trail is located on Mitkof Island, approximately 2 miles from downtown Petersburg.
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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Reissue Four Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 01/2017 Russell Beers Authorizations on the Scoping Start 09/07/2016 907-772-5940 Petersburg Ranger District that [email protected] expire on 12/31/2016 Description: Reissue special use authorizations for the following existing uses: power transmission line near Kake; telephone CE line near Kake; power transmission line on Mitkof Island; and road use on Mitkof Island (NFS roads 6235, 6204 *NEW LISTING* and 6206). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50106 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Kake, Alaska on Kupreanof Island and on Mitkof Island. Reissue six special use - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Russell Beers authorizations that expire on 907-772-5940 December 31, 2013 [email protected] CE Description: Reissue existing special use authorizations for the following uses: Crab pot storage, road use, hydroelectric *NEW LISTING* investigation/stream gauges, tent platform, water transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42624 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kah Sheets and Castle Is (Duncan Canal); FS Rd 6234 (N side of Blind Slough; Mitkof Is); Kake-Keku Rd (near Kake on Kupreanof Is); Cascade Ck and Swan Lk (Thomas Bay);Irish Lks; Saginaw Bay (Kuiu Is). South Fork Saginaw Creek - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2016 05/2017 Heath Whitacre Restoration Project - Watershed management Comment Period Public Notice 907-772-5936 EA 09/01/2016 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal includes instream and riparian restoration on approx 0.6 mi of S Fork Saginaw Ck and up to 0.4 mi of Shorty Ck on Kuiu Is. These streams support populations of pink, chum and coho salmon, and steelhead, cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49992 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area is located on the northern portion of Kuiu Island, approximately 12 air miles southeast of Kake and 39 miles northwest of Petersburg, Alaska.
Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region
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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Deer Lake Coho Rearing - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Facility Permit Re-Issuance 907-747-4209 (NSRAA) [email protected] CE Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33581 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S, R69E section 5. Deer Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska. Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Alaska Department of Fish and 907-747-4209 Game [email protected] EA Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32910 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 54 South Range 66 East Section 2. Hidden Falls, Baranof Island 25 miles NW of Sitka. Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Port Walter NMFS Marine 907-747-4209 Station Special Use Permit [email protected] EA Description: Issue new special use permit for re-construction and use of an existing hydropower facility at Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32908 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21. Little Port Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka. Northern Tongass Integrated - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 06/2017 Carey Case Weed Management Plan (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 907-772-3871 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Establish an integrated weed management plan that includes manual and mechanical treatments, and herbicides to eradicate, contain, or control existing and new weed infestations. Project area includes the 5 northern management units on the TNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49999 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area includes Admiralty National Monument and Sitka, Hoonah, Juneau and Yakutat Ranger Districts.
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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Shoreline II Oufitter/Guide - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 12/2016 Carey Case (formerly Shoreline II Outfitter - Special use management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-772-3871 and Guide Management Plan) 01/30/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2016 Description: This project will determine recreation use levels for saltwater-based outfitters and guides on the Admiralty N. M., Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. A Proposed Action will be developed to allocate service days to outfitter/guide use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38181 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shoreline and other areas accessed from saltwater on the Admiralty National Monument and Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. Sitka Smoke House Project - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jay Kinsman CE 907-747-4228 [email protected] Description: Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Tlingit Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40199 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55 South Range 63 East Section 27. Sitka, Alaska.
Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaskan Dreams Shoreties - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/23/2016 09/2016 Katie Rooks CE 907-826-1639 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal for a special use permit for Alaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting Lodge for shoreties, a water line, and a shore platform anchoring a satellite dish on Orr Island. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21028 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - 55' 27" N, 131' 35" W. Orr Island.
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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region EC Phillips Shoreties - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16560 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Approximately 55' 45"N, 131' 32" N. Craig, POW. Improvements for Neck Lake & - Road management Completed Actual: 09/07/2016 05/2017 Richard Jacobson El Capitan Cave Roads EA 907-826-1626 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project analyzes potential improvements to the existing 20.5 miles of road north of the Neck Lake junction. Project runs east to Whale Pass seaplane base and north to El Cap parking lot. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46067 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - T67S R79E; T66S R79E; T66S R78E. Project will be in 3 segments: Segment 1 from Neck Lake junction to NFSR 250000 & 300000. Segment 2 north from 3000000 to Whale Pass on 3065000. Segment 3 from Neck Lake to west to El Cap parking lot. Kahli Cove SUP - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties, water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29809 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 31, T 68S, R 79E, CRM. Kahli Cove, north of the Community of Naukati, Prince of Wales Island.
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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Kosciusko Vegetation - Forest products Completed Actual: 09/12/2016 09/2016 Delilah Brigham Management and Watershed 907-828-3232 Improvement Project [email protected] EA Description: Manage roughly 1,500 acres of young-growth for multiple resource objectives and harvest an estimated 75 acres *UPDATED* of old-growth, to meet Forest Plan objectives and assist in the transition to a young-growth industry. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45037 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SW Kosciusko Island with an eastern boundary from Holbrook Arm NW to a point just east of the Shipley Bay Log Transfer Facility, following the LUD II Boundary. . Naukati Timber Sale - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Delilah Brigham EIS 907-828-3232 [email protected] Description: This project is still being developed and will change because of new policy and direction. This project will include both young-growth and old-growth management and other non-timber resource activities. Project name will change. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36904 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Prince of Wales Island. Prince of Wales Cone - Forest products Completed Actual: 07/18/2016 08/2016 Kevin Norrgard Collection 2016 907-828-3254 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project will allow tree cone collection on Prince of Wales Island. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49064 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Prince of Wales Island. Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Rooks EA 907-826-1639 [email protected] Description: Construct a cabin with young growth and access trail in the Sal Creek area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36637 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sal Creek. aproximately 5 mile north of Thorne Bay on the Beach Road.
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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region ATV/OHV Usage for Powerline - Special area management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 12/2016 David Rak Maintenance Comment Period Public Notice 907-874-7566 EA 01/31/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Southeast Alaska Power Agency is proposing the use of ATV/OHV in closed areas, including roads and powerline right of ways for powerline maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42841 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Closed roads and powerline right-of-ways on Wrangell, Vank, Woronofski, and Mitkof Islands. Anan Management Plan Update - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dee Galla EA 907-874-7551 [email protected] Description: 10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available access by non-commercial visitors. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41001 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory. Anan Mooring Float - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 04/2017 Dee Galla CE - Facility management Scoping Start 04/11/2016 907-874-7551 [email protected] *UPDATED* This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Install a seasonal mooring float in Anan Bay for outfitter/guides to moor while clients are visiting the Anan Wildlife Observation Area. Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 56°11'6.43"N 131°53'42.24"W.
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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Anan Trail Bridge Replacement, - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/06/2016 11/2016 Dee Galla Trail Realignment and - Facility management 907-874-7551 Observation Deck [email protected] Reconfiguration Description: Bridge replacement, trail realignment, bridge construction, trail decommissioning, observation deck reconfiguration CE to include outhouse relocation. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47597 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 28 air miles southeast of Wrangell, on the North American mainland. Berg Bay Cabin Replacement - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dee Galla EA 907-874-7551 [email protected] Description: Replace existing A-frame cabin and toilet with new, regionally approved cabin and toilet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32289 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude, Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay. Continuation of ADF&G - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/02/2016 10/2016 David Rak Helicopter Supported Salmon 907-874-7566 Surveys in Wilderness [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for helicopter access to Andrew Creek, within the *UPDATED* Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, for the purpose of conducting salmon surveys. Helicopter was determined as the tool of minimum impact. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48729 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T60S, R83E, Sec. 28 and T61S, R83E, Sec. 9, Copper River Meridian. Two landing sites along the South Fork of Andrew Creek, within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, which lies north of Wrangell, on the mainland.
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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Continuation of Authorization - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/25/2016 07/2016 David Rak of Wilderness Subsistence 907-874-7566 Motorized Equipment Permits [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of all temporary motorized authorizations and issuance of a limited number of new authorizations for *UPDATED* chainsaws and winches, for the next five years (CY 2017-2021) within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48727 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - VCUs: 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498. The 449,951 acre Stikine-LeConte Wilderness lies north of Wrangell, on the mainland. It includes the Stikine river and LeConte Bay watersheds and icefields, from the Canadian border to the Pacific Ocn. DUPLICATE ENTRY. - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A David Rak Continuation of Tent Platform 907-874-7566 Authorizations [email protected] CE Description: DISREGARD: DUPLICATE ENTRY. Renewal of three existing temporary tent platforms, and continuation of 15 *UPDATED* previously approved tent platform sites for the next five years (CY2017-2021), within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area. Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. DISREGARD: DUPLICATE ENTRY. Sonar Cabin Replacement - Facility management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 03/2017 Robert Dalrymple Project Scoping Start 07/23/2015 907-874-7500 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 11/2016 Description: Replace deteriorated cabin used by ADF&G for fisheries research on the Stikine River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47136 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, of Section 35, T 59 S, R 84 E, Copper River Meridian. Approximately 20 miles NE of Wrangell, on the Stikine River within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area.
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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Tent Platform Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/25/2016 10/2016 David Rak Permit Renewal 907-874-7566 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renewal of four existing temporary tent platform authorizations, with their associated outhouses; and continuation of all previously approved tent platform sites for the next five years in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. CZMA FL/P (2) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48416 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. VCUs 492, 493, 495, 496, 497. Wrangell Island Project EIS - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2016 06/2017 Andrea Slusser EIS - Vegetation management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-874-2323 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) 06/03/2016 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal .us Register 12/2016 Description: Develop/implement multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest and road construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34831 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is Wrangell Island, located within the Wrangell Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest. The community of Wrangell (population 2,500) is located on the island's north end. Zarembo Minerals Investigation - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 07/25/2016 07/2016 David Rak 2016-2017 907-874-7566 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC, has filed a Plan of Operations for July 2016 through 2017 for surface drilling and exploration, to include use of a closed road and winter equipment and storage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48413 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Federal mining claims, in the NW part of Zarembo Island, south of Zarembo Springs and St. John's Harbor near St. John and Frenchie Creeks: VCUs 456, 457, 158, 459.
Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region
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Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Cannon Beach Day-Use Area - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Improvements Project - Facility management 907-784-3359 EA [email protected] Description: The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be improved and updated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37830 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Forest Service; Semi-Remote Recreation. The Cannon Beach Day-Use Area is adjacent the Gulf of Alaska along a 7 mile long sandy beach named after the two World War Two era cannons, still existing, that were set along the beach. Dangerous River Boat Launch - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/30/2016 11/2016 Teresa Swanson EA 907-784-3359 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this project is to provide better and safer access to the Dangerous River and up into Harlequin Lake for recreation, subsistence and commercial fishing. Additional parking and turn around space and an outhouse will also be included. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45816 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Dangerous River boat launch is 26 miles SE of Yakutat near the outlet of Harlequin Lake. Forest Highway 10 Fish - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 07/29/2016 07/2017 Richard Jacobson Passage Improvement - Road management 907-826-1626 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Remove and replace culverts at four locations on Forest Highway 10 east of Yakutat to facilitate fish passage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49634 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Culverts at mileposts 8.165, 18.733, 21.426, and 24.102 along FH10.
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Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Sea Otter Cabin Site - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Assessment - Facility management 907-784-3359 EA [email protected] Description: Determine location to erect Sea Otter public use recreational log cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37832 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Alternative sites on the Yakutat Ranger District include North End of Khantaak Island, Kriwoi Island, Eleanor Island, Cannon Beach, East side of the Dangerous River, or on the Ahrnklin River. Yakutat Access Travel - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Management Plan Revision - Road management 907-784-3359 CE [email protected] Description: Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008). Consider additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37831 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District.
Yakutat Ranger District 5 Year - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Terry Fiske Precommercial Thinning Est. Scoping Start 09/2016 907-945-1217 Project [email protected] CE Description: Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 2284 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife *NEW LISTING* habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50102 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Yakutat Ranger District.
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Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Yakutat Ranger District - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Carrying Capacity Analysis - Heritage resource 907-784-3359 EA management [email protected] - Special use management Description: The Yakutat Ranger District (YRD) is in the process of determineing the recreation visitor capacity for the district. The main purpose is to provide a rationale to guide decision-making for allocating outfitter and guide use across the district. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41048 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - National Forest System Lands. The entire Yakutat Ranger District on the Tongass National Forest in Region 10.
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