Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 Los Padres 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
Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region AT&T California Master Special - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Betz Use Permit Renewal 530-841-6131 CE [email protected] Description: AT&T requests to renew & consolidate all existing linear rights-of-way special use authorizations into 1 master permit for a 30-yr. term. Existing facilities are on the Monterey, Santa Lucia, Mt. Pinos & Ojai Districts. One line is in Black Mt. IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38986 Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Multiple locations in Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles & Kern Counties. Telephone communication line - linear rights-of-way - across all districts except Santa Barbara Ranger District. Los Padres Campground - Recreation management Completed Actual: 10/26/2016 11/2016 Jeff Bensen Concessionaire Special Use 805-961-5744 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Issue Forest wide concessionaire special use permit to replace expiring permits. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50421 Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest wide - all ranger districts. Los Padres Tamarisk Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 11/14/2016 11/2016 Lloyd Simpson EIS - Vegetation management 805-646-4348 ex. 316 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: An effort to remove tamarisk from all watersheds where it occurs in the Los Padres National Forest. For the targeted waterways, project is in or adjacent to the Sespe-Frazier, Juncal, Camuesa, and La Brea IRA's. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28147 Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Piru Creek, Sespe Creek, Lockwood Creek, Santa Ynez River, Sisquoc River, Arroyo Seco River Watersheds along stream channels.
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Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Special use authorization - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Vicki Collins issuance for existing Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 805-961-5718 communications uses [email protected] CE Description: Multiple authorizations for existing communication facilities that support AM/FM radio, television, cellular service, *NEW LISTING* and other uses will expire soon. The proposal is to re-issue authorizations for these existing uses for new terms as they expire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50562 Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Designated communications sites and single use communications sites on all units of Los Padres National Forest.
Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region OHV Route Level 1 and 2 Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Alicia Sanchez Maintenance Project Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 805-925-9538 ext. 235 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to complete level 1 and 2 trail maintenance on all LPNF OHV system trails on the Santa Lucia, Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos Ranger Districts. The repair work will be completed with hand tools and mechanized equipment. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Ojai Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All LPNF OHV system trails on the Santa Lucia, Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos Ranger Districts will be analyzed. This area extends north from the Pozo area down south to Ojai east to Frazier Park. PGE Master Distribution - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Vicki Collins Easement 805-961-5718 CE [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing distribution facilities for a 50-yr term. All lines are 12 kv and have a total length of 8.2 miles occupying 35 acres. In or adjacent to Tequepas IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=15784 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Multiple locations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Tepusquet Pk, Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara Cyn, Tequepis Cynn, Santa Ynez Pk, Raterlee-Cerro Alto, W Cuesta Pk, Rincanada Mine.
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Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PGE Master Special Use Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Vicki Collins CE 805-961-5718 [email protected] Description: PGE application to renew & consolidate 8 existing use authorizations for existing distribution facilities that generally serve a single facility into a single master permit for a 30-yr term. In or adjacent to Black Mtn., Garcia Mtn, & Fox Mtn. IRA's. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=15791 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Multiple locations in Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. West Camino Cielo, Figueroa Mtn, Olive Cyn, Plowshare Pk, Salmon Cr, Lakes of Monterey Co, Vaqueros Pk, E&W Cuesta, Black Mtn, Lopez, Avenales, LaPanza. Zaca and Piru Fire Burn Area - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kyle Kinports Level 3 Trail Maintenance 805-961-5710 EA [email protected] Description: Trails within the burned areas have been damaged by erosion resultant from the removal of native vegetation by the fires. The purpose of this project is to repair heavily damaged trail sections through reconstruction and rerouting. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43375 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Ojai Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zaca Fire and Piru Fire burn areas.
Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region AT&T Passive Reflector - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 03/2017 David Betz Replacement Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 805-925-9538 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: AT&T proposes to replace the existing 12' by 8' passive reflector at Manuel Peak with a new 24' by 20' reflector. A new reflector is urgently needed to provide critical infrastructure to the Big Sur area including 911 emergency phone service. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 2 miles east of Big Sur, CA in NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 20, T19S, R2E, Mt. Diablo Meridian.
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Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mt. Manual Repeater - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Peter Harris CE 831-601-1893 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this project is to provide more reliable and accessible Forest Service radio coverage within the Big Sur area by installing a radio repeater vault on Mt. Manuel. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T19S R1E Sec 17 SW. N 36 deg 16.178' x W 121 deg 46.060' elev 3328'. Pfeiffer Falls Trail Reroute and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Jeff Kwasny Observation Deck Scoping Start 02/08/2016 831-667-1126 Reconstruction [email protected] CE Description: Reroute approximately 520 feet of Pfeiffer Falls Trail and rebuild the observation deck at Pfeiffer Falls; both on *UPDATED* National Forest. The trail originates within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Work would be performed by California State Parks. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48733 Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located at the boundary between Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, CA, near Highway 1. Strategic Community Fuelbreak - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 10/2017 Jeff Kwasny Improvement Project (other than forest products) NOI in Federal Register 831-667-1126 EIS - Fuels management 12/28/2012 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2017 Description: To re-establish and maintain 24.1 miles of historically used fuelbreaks-all of which originated as firelines-within the wildland urban interface threat zones on NFS lands; approximately 7.5 miles within wilderness and 16.6 miles outside of wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40713 Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - Portions of T18S, R2E, 3E, 4E; T20S, R2E, 3E; Mount Diablo Meridian. Monterey County, California, on the northern portion of the Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest.
Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region DWR Gauge and Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Veronica Garza Maintenance 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to the Department of Water Resources for use of a water flow gauge on Piru Creek and the maintenance of the Hardluck Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=27975 Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, Ventura. LEGAL - Black Mountain Quad T 7N, R 19W, sections 13, 24 SBBM. Hardluck road and Piru Creek, east of Hardluck Campground.
Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Applications for Permit to Drill - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2017 11/2017 Jonathan Schwartz (APD's) in the Sespe Oil Field Scoping Start 05/08/2014 805-646-4348 Ext 311 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Notice 02/2017 Description: Seneca Resources is requesting to drill 8 oil and gas wells at 4 existing well pads, installation of 7,960 feet of new pipeline, a 400 barrel emergency tank, a transfer pump, three pressure vessels, and 2 master headers in the Sespe Oil Field. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43309 Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T5N, R19W, Section 29, SBBM. The 4-proposed pads to be drilled are about 5 miles north of Fillmore in the Sespe oil field. All located in Sec.29, T.5N, R.19W, SBBM.
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Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Blue Point Campground and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Diane Cross Day Use Removal and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 07/23/2014 805-646-4348 x320 Restoration Project - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA - Facility management Notice 03/2017 *UPDATED* - Road management Description: The Ojai Ranger District proposes to decommission the campground and infrastructure (roads, campsites, cement creek crossing, and rip-rap bank protection) utilizing heavy equipment to remove infrastructure and restore area to natural conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45029 Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - SW1/4, Sec. 10, T5N R18W SBBM. The Blue Point Campground and Day Use Area Removal and Restoration Project (Blue Point Project) is located 13 miles north of Piru, California and 2 miles north of Piru Reservoir in Ventura County, CA. Evaluation and restoration of - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 10/20/2016 10/2016 Kyle Kinports degraded chaparral within the (other than forest products) 805-961-5710 Piru Fire perimeter. [email protected] CE Description: Approx. twenty 5x5 meter study plots will be delineated with pin flags. Plots will be raked to remove leaf litter & *UPDATED* stimulate seed bank, invasive weeds removed by hand, seed collected, & germination techniques tested. Partnership with UCSB & NFWF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50378 Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T5N, R18W, sections 15, 22, 27 S.B.B.M. West of Lake Piru and road 4N13. Seneca Pipeline Special Use - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Jonathan Schwartz Permits Renewal - Special use management 805-646-4348 Ext 311 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of two new special use permits for a new term to replace two expired special use permits with only administrative changes. There are no changes to the authorized facilities or increase in the scope or intensity of activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42694 Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Sections 29, 30, 31, 32 & 33, T.5 N., R. 19 W., SBM. The project is located 5 miles north of Fillmore in the Sespe oil field.
Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Franklin Trail Restoration - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/09/2016 12/2016 John Smith CE 805-967-3481 ext 217 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reopen the portion of the Franklin Trail on NFS lands from the Los Padres National Forest boundary to the top of the ridge, connecting it with the Divide Peak OHV route. The lower end of the trail connects to a Santa Barbara County trail easement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49171 Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Carpinteria, California. Happy Canyon Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 12/07/2016 01/2017 Valerie Hubbartt EA 805-967-3481 ext. 254 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to authorize livestock use on the Happy Canyon Grazing Allotment for a new 10 year Term. This project replaces the prior Happy Canyon Grazing Allotment EA or project number 33801, since that decision was withdrawn. Within De La Guerra IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42263 Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 31, 32 and 33 Township 7 North, Range 29 West, San Bernardino Base & Meridian, Santa Barbara County, California. The allotment project area is located on the Santa Barbara and Santa Lucia Ranger Districts of the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California. Winchester Canyon Gun Club - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Jeff Bensen EIS - Special use management NOI in Federal Register 805-961-5744 comments- *UPDATED* 04/27/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal pacificsouthwest-los- Register 08/2017 padres-santa- [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a permit for ongoing operation of exisitng target range. Previously an EA (project #2147) overturned on appeal. Project is in or adjacent to Tequepis IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39054 Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sec 18 & 19 T5N, R28W; Sec 13 & 24 T5N, R 29W, SBM. West of Hwy 154 on W. Camino Cielo, 5 mi. north of Goleta.
Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region El Dorado Broadcasters, LLC - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Betz Tower Replacement and - Facility management 530-841-6131 Building Upgrade - Cuesta [email protected] Peak Communications Site Description: El Dorado Broadcasters, LLC has requested authorization to replace a 55 ft. wooden pole with a 200 ft. self- CE supporting transmitter tower and upgrade the existing 18x18 ft. concrete block building located at Cuesta Peak Communications Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36869 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - Section 35, T29S, R12E, MDBM. Cuesta Communication Site. La Brea Restoration - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Melody Fountain EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 805-925-9538 ext 214 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Watershed management - Road management Description: Restore access opportunity, watershed stability and ecological protection to the N. Fork of La Brea Creek area following damage caused by the 2009 La Brea Fire & subsequent flooding events that resulted in extensive road damage and sediment loading. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T.10N.,R.31W.SBBM. 26 miles east of Santa Maria, CA along N.Fork La Brea Creek. PG&E Diablo-Midway No.3 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 08/2017 Melody Fountain 500kV Transmission Line Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 805-925-9538 ext 214 Maintenance Grading for Span [email protected] 36/148 to 37/149 Description: PG&E proposes to remove soil material, over a 6,312 square foot area by grading down 1 to 3 feet under the CE transmission line. Excavated material will be spread on site within the right-of-way. *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T.32S,R.16E,sec 1, MDM. Approximately 21 miles East of Arroyo Grande on Huasna Rd. Near Agua Escondido Camp.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PGE Master Transmission - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Vicki Collins Easement 805-961-5718 CE [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing transmission facilities for a 50-yr term. Relisted as CE because preliminary results of resource surveys show no significant effects. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=15774 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T28S-32S, R11-13E, R15-18E, MDM and T12N, R31W, SBM. Diablo, Gates, Midway,Temblor, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Cayucos, Morro Bay. Porter, Pine Canyon and South - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Melody Fountain Fork La Brea Grazing Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 805-925-9538 ext 214 Allotments [email protected] EA Description: Proposal to authorize continued grazing on the Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Allotments. This project is located within five IRA's; Horseshoe Spring, La Brea, Miranda Pine, Spoor Canyon, and Tepusquet Peak. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40807 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T32S, R17 &18E, MDM and T9,10,11&12N, R30,31 &32W SBM. Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, California. Approximately 20 miles east of Santa Maria. Union Pacific Railroad - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Betz Communication Site 530-841-6131 Improvements - Tassajera [email protected] Communications Site Description: Union Pacific Railroad proposes to remove existing 8'x20' building, replace with a 10'x18' building, fence area, CE pour four concrete pads: 12'x20', 2'x4', 4'x6', and 3'x8' for building & entrance, generator & propane tank at Tassajera Communications Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39722 Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - Section 20, T29S, R12E, Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian. Tassajera Communications Site.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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