Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2020 to 03/31/2020 Colville National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2020 to 03/31/2020 Colville 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 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 12/18/2019 01/2020 James Capurso Project - Watershed management 503-808-2847 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6. R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 Matthew McGrath Scenic Trail Comprehensive Scoping Start 11/01/2017 503-808-2405 Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2019 Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA. 01/01/2020 04:06 am MT Page 1 of 10 Colville National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Colville National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Colville National Forest Plan - Land management planning Completed Actual: 10/21/2019 11/2019 Christy Merritt Revision 509-684-7201 EIS [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: The Land and Resource Management Plan for the Colville NF is being revised as required by the National Forest Management Act. The purpose is develop updated management direction for the forest, currently managed under the 1988 forest plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45826 Location: UNIT - Colville National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry, Pend Oreille, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colville National Forest. Colville National Forest NEWPORT RANGER DISTRICT (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Boulder Park Ecological - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 08/2020 Theresa Mathis Restoration Project - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 936-639-8586 EA - Vegetation management 03/19/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Activities are proposed to make forest vegetation more resilient, contribute to the local economy, improve watershed conditions, address road issues, and improve the existing motorized trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52276 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 34 Range 42. Lorelei Diamond Ranch FLPMA - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney Road Permit 509-684-7189 CE [email protected] Description: Applicant has purchased property and asked to re-construct a 600 foot long by 15 foot wide, low standard road to access the east side of their parcel to manage timber. Their parcel is bisected by a large pond thatprevents roaded access east of pond. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41835 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - SW1/4SW1/4 sec. 19, T.32N., R.44E., W.M. Off Forest Road 1914 in Management Area 8. 01/01/2020 04:06 am MT Page 2 of 10 Colville National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Colville National Forest NEWPORT RANGER DISTRICT (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lousen Amateur Radio North - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney Baldy 509-684-7000 CE [email protected] Description: To locate an amateur radio facility at North Baldy including a small equipment cabinet, solar panel, mast support and antennas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44183 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T35N, R45E, SE 1/4 Sec. 7. North Baldy Mountain. North Baldy Mountain Radio - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2020 06/2020 Anna Lowell Communications Est. Scoping Start 01/2020 702-839-5551 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation of a radio repeater on North Baldy Mountain to provide radio coverage along the international border between Canada and the US to accomplish national security objectives and officer safety. Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T40N;R44E;S7. North Baldy Mountain accessed via N Baldy Mtn Rd (FSR 1920306). Pend Oreille PUD #1 Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney Amendment to add Fiber Optic 509-684-7184 Cable [email protected] CE Description: Amendment of an existing special use permit to authorize installation, use and maintenance of fiber optic cable. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34442 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NE1/4 Sec 13, T31N-R45E; Sec 21, T32N-R45E; E1/2SE1/4 Sec 17, T32N-R45E; Sec 9, T32N-R45E; & NW1/4SW1/4 Sec 10, T32N-R45E. Several sections across the Newport Ranger District. RTI Fiber Optic Line Installation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2020 05/2020 Anna Lowell CE Scoping Start 03/12/2019 702-839-5551 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install 38 miles of fiber optic cable and conduit within Hwy 20 and county road rights of way in Pend Oreille County, WA to provide high speed phone and internet services to rural RTI customers. Seven miles is on NFS land, 31 on other ownership Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57122 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within State Hwy 20 and Pend Oreille County Roads in the Blueslide area. 01/01/2020 04:06 am MT Page 3 of 10 Colville National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Colville National Forest NEWPORT RANGER DISTRICT (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region RTI Fiber Optic Project - Pend - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2020 06/2020 Karen Nooney Oreille County Est. Scoping Start 01/2020 559-877-2218 ext. CE 3197 [email protected] Description: Rural Telephone Inc. (RTI) proposes to install 6.66 miles of fiber optic cable and conduit (FO) on National Forest System (NFS) lands within state highway and County Road right of ways. The new FO will be amended to their existing permit. Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Portions of Sec., 21, 22, 27, 28 and 34 T. 34 N., R 43 E., W.M. and portions of Sec. 3, 5, 8-11, 15, and 16 T.35 N., R 43 E., W.M., Pend Oreille County, WA. The Fiber Optic shall be installed within the State Highway 20, Tacoma Creek, Calicoma, and Ruby Creek road right-of-ways. Sweet-Ione Integrated - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Theresa Mathis Resources Improvement - Heritage resource Scoping Start 06/30/2019 936-639-8586 Project management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice 05/2020 *UPDATED* - Grazing management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: forest health project Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54090 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District.