Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015 White Mountain 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
White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region AMC Backcountry Facility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Marianne Leberman Permit Renewal Scoping Start 07/01/2014 603-536-6236 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permits for the existing backcountry facilities (shelters and tentsites) currently operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. No additional use or increases in capacity are proposed as part of this project. Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Backcountry facilities operated by AMC. Administrative Radio Repeater - Facility management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Erica Roberts Improvement Project Comment Period Public Notice 603-536-6230 EA 08/06/2014 [email protected] Description: Install 3 new radio repeaters and relocate and enhance 1 existing repeater to increase FS radio coverage on the WMNF where good coverage is lacking and allow for Forestwide communication; includes clearing trees for helicopter use and new sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43438 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll, Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carr Mountain, Mount Cabot, Mount Carrigain, and Wildcat Mountain. Will remove Milan repeater. Forest-wide Driveway Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 04/2015 Dylan Alden Reissuance Scoping Start 02/13/2015 603-447-5448 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of approx. ten existing permits for driveways across National Forest system land to access private property because permits recently expired or will expire soon. Permits to be reissued for 20 years; approved activities will not change. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46068 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - Maine, New Hampshire. COUNTY - Oxford, Carroll, Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Locations across the Forest.
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White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region Northern Pass Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 Tiffany Benna Line Special Use Permit NOI in Federal Register 603-536-6241 EIS 02/11/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2015 Description: Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark, Easton, Lincoln, Woodstock. US Dep't of Energy is leading the NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use permit to cross the Forest. Web Link: http://www.northernpasseis.us/ Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. For more information, see the project website at: www.northernpasseis.us.
White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Albany South Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 08/2016 Patricia Nasta EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 07/15/2013 207-824-2813 - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Watershed management Notice 08/2015 - Road management Description: An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as recreation, watershed and transportation system improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39614 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stoneham, Oxford County, ME. Androscoggin Ranger District - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Thomas Moore Education and Wellness Trail Scoping Start 03/28/2014 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] Description: Construct a loop hiking trail of ~1 mile from the Androscoggin Ranger Station, on the Fifth Hole Trail to beaver ponds, then parallel to the river back to the office. For employees and visitors, and for conservation education programs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41627 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Androscoggin Ranger Station, Gorham, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Barry Conservation Camp - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Thomas Moore Improvements - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Improve facilities, site, and recreation services at the Barry Conservation Camp. Includes construction of a covered archery range, 2 portable shotgun houses & a dining hall addition, as well as landscaping & water/septic system repair/replacement Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. New Hampshire Fish and Game Berlin Fish Hatchery in Berlin, NH. Deer Ridge Integrated Resource - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 04/2017 Heather Mckenny Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2015 603-536-6135 EA - Forest products [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the South Pond South Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, and road improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46507 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kilkenny Unit. Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 06/2015 Travis Pellerin Site Improvement Project - Heritage resource Comment Period Public Notice 603-466-2713 EA management 10/20/2011 [email protected] - Watershed management - Facility management Description: This project proposes to repair many of the facilities--including the access road, parking, picnic sites, trails, signage and toilets--at this popular day use area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33106 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area.
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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Harvard Cabin Renovations and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 05/2016 Thomas Moore System Upgrades - Facility management Scoping Start 04/01/2014 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] Description: Allow Harvard Mountaineer Club to replace two rotting logs in the cabin, install new windows and wood stove, and install a 30' tall tower to increase radio coverage and hold new solar panels, which will allow them to replace propane lanterns. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harvard Cabin. Maple Syrup Tree Tapping - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Moore Permit 603-466-2713 x226 EA [email protected] Description: 5-year special use permit to place several hundred taps in sugar maple trees on 75 acres and use of existing old skid roads for tapping effort. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Randolph. Mt Washington Invasive - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Daniel Sperduto Dandelion Removal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 603-536-6225 CE [email protected] .us *NEW LISTING* Description: Manually remove invasive dandelions from three snowbeds located near the summit of Mount Washington. Each infested site is estimated at less than 0.1 acres in size. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three snowfields located on NFS lands near the summit of Mount Washington. Northern New Hampshire Bird - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/05/2015 01/2015 Thomas Moore Dog Club Special Use Permit 603-466-2713 x226 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew the existing 5 year permit. The permit authorizes use of several informal walking trails, pre-approved brushing, and the authorization to hold competitive grouse and woodcock timed hunting events in September and October of each year. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42971 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kilkenny tract, informal trails along the Bog Dam Loop Road (FR 15), City of Berlin, Coos COunty, New Hampshire.
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White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Parker Sugar Bush Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Moore Permit Renewal 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] Description: Renew the expired 5 year special use permit that authorizes maple syrup tapping on 238 acres of NFS land. The permit expired in June, 2013. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42972 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Randolph, Coos County, New Hampshire: 238 acres of NFS land in Compartment 31, stands 4, 45, and 46. Wild River Valley Trail Repairs - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/16/2015 05/2015 Travis Pellerin CE 603-466-2713 [email protected] Description: Repair the Moriah Brook Trail footbridge crossing the Wild River and relocate six small sections (totaling approximately 0.5 miles) of the Highwater Trail adjacent to the Wild River from damage that occurred during Tropical Storms Irene and Sandy. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43261 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project includes portions of trails located in the Wild River Valley on the north side of Evans Notch. None of the proposals are in the Wild River Wilderness.
White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Jennifer Burnett Relocation - Watershed management Scoping Start 04/02/2014 603-536-6107 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruct approximately 0.25 miles of the Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail so that its crossing of Harvard Brook is relocated to a more sustainable location that better protects soil and water resources. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bog Pond Trail in Lincoln, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Bowen Brook Integrated - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 06/2016 Desiree Johnston Resource Management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 12/04/2014 603-447-5448 x128 EA - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Vegetation management Notice 07/2015 (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the Wild Ammonoosuc North Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, road improvements and decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43974 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Bath, Easton and Landaff, Grafton County, NH. Corridor 11 Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Heather Mckenny Reroute Twin Mountain Est. Scoping Start 03/2015 603-536-6135 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Relocate the existing snowmobile trail off of private land onto Forest Service lands to address private land owner concerns and eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46525 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bethlehem, NH, Grafton County. Granite State Grind and Role - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 09/2015 Tom Giles Recreation Event Permit Est. Scoping Start 03/2015 603-536-6102 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorize the use of Beaver Pond Parking Area in Kinsman Notch for the purpose of providing a rest stop as part of a bicycling fund raising event held annually. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beaver Pond Overlook Parking Lot, Woodstock, Grafton County, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Loon Pond Dam - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Heather Mckenny Reconstruction - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 603-536-6135 CE [email protected] Description: The Town of Lincoln has proposed to reconstruct the Loon Pond Dam in-kind in order to comply with corrective actions mandated by the state DES. The town has a right to use, rebuild, and maintain the dam for purposes specified in their deed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43389 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The dam is on Loon Pond west of Loon Mountain Ski Area in the town of Lincoln, NH. Mill Brook Connector - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Jennifer Burnett Snowmobile Trail Relocation Scoping Start 10/01/2014 603-536-6107 CE [email protected] Description: Relocate trail to a more stable location to provide access from Mill Brook Connector north through Agnew State Forest to Red Brook Rd. New location includes no new bridges, removal of one old bridge on Appleby Bk., & decomm. of unsustainable trails. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carroll and Jefferson, NH. Sugarloaf and Zealand - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Heather Mckenny Campground Electrification and Est. Scoping Start 03/2015 603-536-6135 Water Upgrades [email protected] CE Description: Bring overhead power to Sugarloaf I, install plumbing from well to toilet buildings at Sugarloaf I and II, upgrade up *NEW LISTING* to 10 sites at Zealand and 10 sites at Sugarloaf I, develop host sites to include septic holding capacity Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46533 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Twin Mountain, Coos County, New Hampshire. Supplement to the Green Peak - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Susan Mathison Expansion and Trail - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 603-536-6245 Construction at Waterville 12/01/2014 [email protected] Valley Ski Resort Description: Removal of the World Cup Triple fixed grip chair lift at the Waterville Valley resort and its relocation on Green Peak EA in the location approved in the original Green Peak EA for a detachable high-speed quad. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45814 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville, Valley, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Time Warner Fiber Optic Cable - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Tom Giles along Route 302, Special Use Scoping Start 10/01/2014 603-528-8788 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Issue a permit to Time Warner Cable for fiber optic cable to provide connectivity on the north side of Crawford Notch (Twin Mountain to Mount Washington Hotel). Cable will be attached to existing utility poles under special use authorization to PSNH Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45374 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing powerline corridor near Route 302 from Twin Mountain to the Mt. Washington Hotel. Tripoli Road Campsite - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 Heather Mckenny Relocation and Roadside - Watershed management Notice of Initiation 12/15/2010 603-536-6135 Hazard Tree Removal Project - Facility management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 09/2015 Description: Relocation and redesign of all of the campsites along Tripoli Road to sites along adjacent spur roads to mitigate safety and resource concerns. Removal of hazard trees along Tripoli Road and spur roads to address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31039 Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tripoli Road, Mack Brook Road and Hix Mountain Spur Road between Exit 31 on I-93 and the town of Waterville Valley. Washburn Challenge Special - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 07/2015 Tom Giles Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 03/2015 603-528-8788 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Five year special use permit to stage a fund raising event for the Museum of Science out of the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail parking lot and trail, Jewell Trail, summit Mt Washington, descend to Hermit Lake and return. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carroll, Grafton County, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region White Mountain Triathlon - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Tom Giles Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 03/2015 603-528-8788 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Five year special use permit to authorize the use of Skookumchuck Trailhead parking lot and approximately 2 miles of the Franconia Notch Parkway for the purpose of the running portion of a triathlon. Location: UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Franconia, Grafton County, NH.
White Mountain National Forest Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Dandiview Birch Hill Wildland - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 06/2015 John Neely Urban Interface (WUI) - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2015 603-536-6261 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Thin and remove small trees and shrubs to create a 40-70 foot wide shaded fuelbreak on NFS lands within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) located adjacent to the Birch Hill, Suren and Dandiview subdivisions in North Conway, NH. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45950 Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dandiview, Suren Road and Birch Hill neighborhoods in North Conway, NH. Neuts Brook Snowmobile Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Brian Johnston Relocation Project 603-447-5449 CE [email protected] Description: Relocate the existing snowmobile trail to the edge of the Forest Service administrative site or off the site to a private land location to eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location that bisects the administrative site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34515 Location: UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trails current location runs through Bartlett Experimental Forest's administrative site, and a new location is needed to connect the trail to the Town of Bartlett.
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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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