Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 Mark Twain 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

Mark Twain National Forest Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R9 - Eastern Region one District) Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:03/2019 06/2020 Beth Hardman Ranger District Administration management Comment Period Public Notice 417-469-3155 Site - Land ownership management 09/19/2014 [email protected] EA - Land acquisition - Facility management Description: This project will provide safe and adequate office space, parking, loading zones, and equipment storage to accommodate district personnel, customers, and district operations, in consideration of the significance of existing historical structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44521 Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - . COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Section 11, T26N, R16W, Ava quadrangle, Douglas County, Missouri. 1103 South Jefferson Avenue, Ava, Douglas County, Missouri 65608. Barry Electric Cooperative, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2018 11/2018 Teresea Crowe Amendment No. 2 Scoping Start 08/08/2018 417-967-4194 CE [email protected] s *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation and maintenance of two fiber optic cabinets within the existing authorized right-of-way.

Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Barry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T23N, R26W, S. 11, Lat/Long: 36 42 56.04 N, 93 42 39.12 W. Big Creek - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2020 06/2020 Beth Hardman EA (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 06/2019 417-967-4194 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Management of 1.1 and 1.2 management areas (Natural Community Restoration). Project may include but is not limited to: restoration of glade and open woodland natural communities, correcting soil erosion problems, roads management, NNIS treatment. Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Ozark, Taney. LEGAL - T22N,R17&18W; T23N,R16,17,18N; and T24N,R16,17,18N. 5 miles NW of Theodosia, MO and 13 miles SW of Ava, MO.

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Mark Twain National Forest Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R9 - Eastern Region one District) Brushy Creek Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Beth Hardman and Cedar Removal Addition - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/19/2012 417-469-3155 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: This project would subject an additional 188 acres to Eastern Red Cedar removal and prescribed burning for the purpose of restoring glade and open woodland ecosystems on the Ava Unit of the Mark Twain National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41181 Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Taney. LEGAL - T24N, R17W; and T23N, R17W; Taney County, MO. Ava Unit, Taney County, Missouri. Carroll Electric Cooperative - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 LeAnn Kaminski Corporation, SU Authorization Scoping Start 01/12/2018 573-341-7468 CAS1804 for Powerline, REA [email protected] Financed Description: Issuance of a SU permit to Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation for continued operation and maintenance of CE electric distribution lines. *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various line locations in Stone County, Missouri on the Cassville Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest. Donald L. Wightman and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Teresea Crowe Frances I. Wightman, Trustees Scoping Start 12/20/2017 417-967-4194 Special Use Permit [email protected] CE s *UPDATED* Description: Use and maintenance of an existing non-system rad across NFS land to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NS Road is located in T23N, R23W, Sec. 20 in Stone County, MO. The subject road begins at State Highway 13 and is also known as Stoneridge Center Road and travels west through NFS and private property.

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Mark Twain National Forest Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R9 - Eastern Region one District) Hercules Glade Fire Tower - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Teresea Crowe Utility Line Relocation 417-967-4194 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Relocate power line to Hercules Glade Fire Tower outside of Hercules Glade Wilderness Boundary.

Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Taney. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hercules Glade Fire Tower. New Line for Carroll Electric - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/30/2018 03/2018 Teresea Crowe Cooperative Corporation 417-967-4194 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Installation of a buried electric line previously permitted in 1981 but not implemented.

Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The buried electric will be installed in T21N, R23W, Sec. 27 within the ROW of Pokeberry Lane and along NSR 14198. Siloam Springs Project - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/03/2018 08/2018 Beth Hardman EA - Forest products 417-469-3155 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Description: The ACWRD is proposing this action for the purposes of improving forest health conditions and enhancing native plant communities while providing a variety of dispersed recreational uses and timber products. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50988 Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Howell, Douglas. LEGAL - T26N, R9W, Sections 21, 28-33; T25N, R9W, Sections 4-9, and 17-20; T25N, R10W, Sections 12, 13, 24-26, and 29-36; T25N, R11W, Sections 25, 36 and T24N, R10W, Sections 2-6, 8-11 and 14-18. Eastern Douglas and western Howell counties, Missouri.

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Mark Twain National Forest Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R9 - Eastern Region one District) Sterling Hollow Dam - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 09/2019 Amy Crews CE - Facility management Scoping Start 04/23/2018 573-341-7438 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Looking at options to modify/remove the dam to lower the risk rating from high to significant or low. Options include but are not limited to: installing monitoring equipment; raise the dam; improve the spillway; lower the dam; and, remove the dam. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53053 Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Howell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 4 miles northwest of Willow Springs, MO. White River Valley Electric - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 LeAnn Kaminski Cooperative, SU Authorization Scoping Start 07/24/2018 573-341-7468 AVA1701 for Powerline, REA [email protected] Financed Description: Issuance of a new SU Authorization for existing powerlines located on the ACWS Ranger District of the Mark CE Twain National Forest. The existing powerlines are currently authorized under expired permit AVA40381. *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Ozark, Stone, Taney, Christian. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations through out the ACWS Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest in Christian, Ozark, Stone, and Taney Counties.

Mark Twain National Forest Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) AA Highway Pine Thinning - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2019 05/2019 Paul Whitworth Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 08/08/2017 573-996-2153 EA (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 01/2019 Description: Maintain the health, growth and vigor of shortleaf pine stands to support resilient conditions in the future and provide for timber products. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52107 Location: UNIT - Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Oregon. LEGAL - T. 24 N, R 3 W, Sec. 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35. Approximately 4 miles east of Alton, MO.

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Mark Twain National Forest Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Reissuance of a 10 year - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Edward Sherman Outfitter Guide Permit to Down Scoping Start 07/26/2018 307-367-5718 River Canoe Rental [email protected] CE Description: Authorization of use of watercraft and related services and guiding at approved locations on the . Authorized delivery and pick up points are Turner South, Riverton East, and 142. Location: UNIT - Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Oregon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eleven Point River.

Mark Twain National Forest Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Beulah - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Mark Hamel EA Comment Period Public Notice 573-341-7443 [email protected] *UPDATED* 10/11/2018 Description: Improve forest health, enhance natural communities, provide a wide diversity of habitats to meet the needs of plants, fish and wildlife species, improve species composition and stocking, reduce hazardous fuels, provide a variety of timber products. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47554 Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Phelps. LEGAL - Township 34 North, Range 10 West Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25; Township 34 North Range 9 West Sections 4-9, 16-21, 28-33; of the Fifth Principal Meridian. Situated in the central portion of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District on Federal lands in Phelps County, with Duke, Missouri just west of the project area and Beulah, Missouri just east of the project.

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Mark Twain National Forest Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Hazelton - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Mark Hamel EA - Heritage resource Est. Scoping Start 01/2019 573-341-7443 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management - Special use management Description: The purpose of the Hazelton project is to improve/restore ecosystems to the structure and composition of the natural communities that fit with historic landscape patterns in the area. Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Texas. LEGAL - T33N, R10W, Sec. 1-18, 21-28, 33-36, T32N, R10W Sec. 1-4, 9-12 Fifth Principal Meridian. Texas County Missouri East of Paddy Creek Wilderness and North of U.S. Hwy 32. Helibase Development Project - Fuels management Completed Actual: 10/15/2018 10/2018 Mark Hamel EA - Facility management 573-341-7443 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This helicopter is used to assist firefighters in wildfire suppression actions, and to provide aviation support to hazardous fuels projects, and other resource projects on the Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48670 Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Phelps. LEGAL - Township 35N, Range 8W, Sections 5,6 and Township 36N, Range 8W Section 32. The Mark Twain National Forest Helibase Development Project is located on the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District on the west side of Highway 63 in Phelps County, Missouri. Moore - Shrode RUA Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Teresea Crowe Use Permit Scoping Start 10/25/2018 417-967-4194 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Use and maintenance of an existing non-system road for access to private property.

Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Wright. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A non-system road that traverses National Forest System lands in T32N, R12W, S.33. The road begins at State Route AH in Wright County, Missouri and travels south and west to NFS/private boundary.

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Mark Twain National Forest Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Site Preparation & Timber - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Mark Hamel Stand Improvement Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 01/2019 573-341-7443 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Description: Restore, enhance and maintain structure, composition,and function of natural communities by doing understory and midstory control treatments. Create conditions suitable for successful regeneration of native shortleaf pine in tornado hit areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55225 Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Phelps, Pulaski, Texas. LEGAL - T32N, R10W Sec 15,16,21,22; T34N, R10W Sec. 13-15,21-24,26-28; T34N, R11W Sec 22,23,26; T35N, R9W Sec4; T36N, R9W Sec. 3-10,15-16,21-22,26-28,30-34, T37N, R9W Sec. 32; T37N, R10W Sec. 33,34. The Site Prep & TSI Project is in 4 separate areas scattered across the east side of the HRCC RD with a total of 1776 acres proposed for treatment. They are Pocket Eddy, Onyx, Vada Tower and Kaintuck. Special Use Permit Renewals - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 12/2018 Teresea Crowe for 2019 - Houston/Rolla/Cedar Scoping Start 10/26/2018 417-967-4194 Creek Ranger District [email protected] CE s *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-issuance of 2 special use permits for private road access across National Forest System lands.

Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Phelps. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T35N, R10W, S. 34 and T37N, R10W, S.34. Stephen Sr. and Barbara - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/03/2018 05/2018 Teresea Crowe Schlanger, Trustees Private 417-967-4194 Road Permit [email protected] CE s *UPDATED* Description: Provide private road access across NFS land to applicant's private property.

Location: UNIT - Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Phelps. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Private Road will traverse NFS land beginning on State Route K traveling west to the applicant's private property in Phelps County, Missouri.

Mark Twain National Forest Poplar Bluff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region

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Mark Twain National Forest Poplar Bluff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Fuchs House Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Janet Fraley Permit Amendment #1 417-967-4195 CE [email protected] Description: Amends CSE Construction, Inc., special use authorization PBL76 to include the mill pond and dam at Markham Springs Campground. Location: UNIT - Poplar Bluff Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Wayne. LEGAL - T27N, R4E. Markham Springs Campground, Williamsville MO. Ten Mile Project - Special area management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Paul Whitworth EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 573-996-2153 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 10/31/2018 - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management Description: Vegetation management in Ten Mile area (5,820 ac.); prescribed fire & vegetation treatments in Pump Hollow Natural Area (940 ac.); shaded fuel breaks; enhancements at Beaver Lake Recreation Area; maintain wildlife ponds; & transportation management. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47155 Location: UNIT - Poplar Bluff Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Butler, Carter. LEGAL - T. 25 N., R. 4 E., sec. 1-5, 8-12, 13-17, 22-24, 25-27, 34-36; T. 25 N., R. 5 E., sec. 1-2, 6-8, 14-15, 17, 22-25, 31, 35-36; T. 26 N., R. 3 E., sec. 36; T. 26 N., R. 4 E., sec. 30-31, & other areas. Butler and Carter Counties.

Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) 2123 Road Improvement Project - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Becky Gordon CE 573-341-7452 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this project is to improve Kelly Road (Forest Road 2123) to prevent further resource damage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46211 Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - Township 32 North, Range 4 East, Section 35. Land is in Iron County, Missouri.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Audubon Trail and Trailhead - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jonathan Brooks Relocation 573-438-5427 ext. CE 5121 [email protected] Description: This project is being proposed to improve the condition of the existing trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49825 Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Ste. Genevieve. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 8 East Sections 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29 & 30. Land is in Ste. Genevieve County in Missouri. Barton Fen Restoration Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Daniel Jordan CE Scoping Start 10/30/2018 936-655-2299 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To restore the Ozark fen to a marsh-like natural community by means of eliminating undesirable woody encroachment coupled with prescribed fire.

Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54979 Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T34N R1W Sec. 7,8,9,16,17,18 5th Principal Meridian, Iron County, MO. T34N R1W Sec. 7,8,9,16,17,18 5th Principal Meridian, Iron County, MO.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Cherokee Pass Integrated - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 10/2021 Michael Norris Resource Project - Heritage resource Comment Period Public Notice 573-438-5427 EA management 10/31/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Enhance natural glade and woodland communities, improve forest health, maintain and/or enhance habitat for species at-risk, improve watershed condition by addressing unmanaged motorized off-road use of forest areas, and maintain a safe transportation Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52094 Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T32N R6E & R7E, Madison County. T32N, R6E and R7E, Madison County. Council Bluff Well - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 02/2019 Christopher Woods Electrification Project - Facility management Scoping Start 03/15/2018 573-438-5427 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replacement of propane-generated power with power from a nearby electrical power distribution line approximately 11,250 feet from the existing well that provides potable water to Wild Boar Ridge Campground located within the Council Bluff Rec Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53393 Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T35N R1E Sec20, 21 & 29 - Iron County. T35N R1E Sec20, 21 & 29 - Iron County. FRT115 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/05/2018 11/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization Road 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T34N R8E Section 20 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, MO. T34N R8E Section 20 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, MO.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) FRT116 Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Becky Gordon Authorization Road Est. Scoping Start 12/2018 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T32N R8E Section 34 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, Missouri. T32N R8E Section 34 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, Missouri. FRT2301, 2401, 2501, 2602, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Becky Gordon 2701, 2801, 8701 Special Use Scoping Start 08/01/2018 573-438-5127 Authorization Road Permit [email protected] Renewals Description: Renewal of special use authorizations for non-system roads across National Forest to access private property. CE *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron, Madison. LEGAL - T32N R4E Sec. 30; T32N R4E Sec. 34,35; T32N R6E Sec. 14; T32N R6E Sec. 15; T32N R7E Sec. 32; T32N R8E Sec. 3; T32N R5E Sec. 12 5th Principal Meridian. T32N R4E Sec. 30; T32N R4E Sec. 34,35; T32N R6E Sec. 14; T32N R6E Sec. 15; T32N R7E Sec. 32; T32N R8E Sec. 3; T32N R5E Sec. 12 5th Principal Meridian. FRT414 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/05/2018 11/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization Road 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T32N R6E Sec. 8 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, MO. T32N R6E Sec. 8 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, MO.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Jost Property Cedar Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Jennifer Falkey and Natural Community - Vegetation management 573-438-5427, ext Restoration Project (other than forest products) 5110 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *UPDATED* s Description: Removal of cedar and hardwoods following glade restoration guidelines.

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T34N R2E Sec31, Iron County. T34N R2E Sec31, Iron County. MTF1501 Amendment #2 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 LeAnn Kaminski Special Use Authorization Scoping Start 12/10/2018 573-341-7468 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Permit allows telephone company to remove an aerial telephone line and five poles and install a buried copper telephone line in the existing corridor. Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - T37N R1W Sec. 17 5th Principal Meridian, Washington County, Missouri. T37N R1W Sec. 17 5th Principal Meridian, Washington County, Missouri. POT10803 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/16/2018 12/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renewal of a special use permit for the care and maintenance of a cemetery.

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T34N R1W Section 1 5th Principal Meridian, Iron County, Missouri. T34N R1W Section 1 5th Principal Meridian, Iron County, Missouri. POT17102 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/13/2018 11/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renewal of a special use authorization for non-system road across National Forest to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - T37N R2W Sec. 4,5 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County, MO. T37N R2W Sec. 4,5 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County, MO.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) POT24101,10402,10502,24501,3 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Becky Gordon 03403,586101,593602 Special Scoping Start 08/01/2018 573-438-5127 Use Authorization Road Permit [email protected] Renewals Description: Renewal of special use authorizations for non-system roads across National Forest to access private property. CE *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Madison, Reynolds, St. Francois, Washington, Crawford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T37N R2W Sec. 26; T36N R1W 24, T36N 1E Sec. 19; T37N R1W Sec. 21,28; T36N R1E Sec. 23,24; T33N R1W Sec. 4; T34N R8E Sec. 17; T32N R5E Sec. 17 5th Principal Meridian. POT416 Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Becky Gordon Authorization Scoping Start 08/01/2018 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special use authorization for non-system road across National Forest to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - T36N R1W Sec. 3 5th Principal Meridian, Washington County, MO. T36N R1W Sec. 3 5th Principal Meridian, Washington County, MO. POT419 Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 12/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization Roads Scoping Start 11/08/2018 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - T38N R2W Sec 30, T38N R2W Sec 32, T37N R2W Sec 7, T37N R3W Sec 12 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County Missouri. T38N R2W Sec 30 and 32, T37N R2W Sec 7, T37N R3W Sec 12 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County Missouri.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) POT420 Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Becky Gordon Authorization Road Est. Scoping Start 12/2018 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - T37N R1W Sec. 35 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County, Missouri. T37N R1W Sec. 35 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County, Missouri. POT421 Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Becky Gordon Authorization Road Est. Scoping Start 12/2018 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property

Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - T38N R3W Sec. 33 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County, Missouri. T38N R3W Sec. 33 5th Principal Meridian, Crawford County, Missouri. POT9702,10202,10302,10702,23 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Becky Gordon 701,24001 Special Use Scoping Start 08/01/2018 573-438-5127 Authorization Road Permit [email protected] Renewals Description: Renewal of special use authorizations for non-system roads across National Forest to access private property. CE *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron, Washington, Crawford. LEGAL - T35N R1W Sec. 31, T35N R2W Sec. 23, T36N R2W Sec. 7, T38N R2W Sec. 33 and 34, T38N R2W Sec. 30, T38N R2W Sec. 24 5th Principal Meridian. T35N R1W Sec. 31, T35N R2W Sec. 23, T36N R2W Sec. 7, T38N R2W Sec. 33 and 34, T38N R2W Sec. 30, T38N R2W Sec. 24 5th Principal Meridian. Private Road Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 06/2017 Becky Gordon Permit POT395 Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] Description: Private Road Special Use Permit POT395. Applicant requests the use of a non-system forest road to access private property. Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is in T35N R2W Sec. 23 of Iron County.

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Mark Twain National Forest Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Riding for a Reason, Inc. - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 03/2019 Rebecca Ewing POT418 Special Use - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 573-438-5427 Authorization Recreation Event 10/15/2018 [email protected] EA Description: A special use authorization for a recreational event hosting a one-day OHV ride crossing NFS lands that serves as *UPDATED* a fundraiser for colon cancer awareness, prevention, research, and support to families affected by colon cancer. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54545 Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - T38N R3W Sec. 24, T38N R2W Sec. 29 & 30; Crawford County, Missouri. T38N R3W Sec. 24, T38N R2W Sec. 29 & 30; Crawford County, Missouri. SAL16701,16902,17101,5401,52 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Becky Gordon 02,5602,5802,17401,5102 Scoping Start 06/29/2018 573-438-5127 Special Use Authorization Road [email protected] Permit Renewals Description: Permit renewals for special use authorizations for non-system roads across National Forest to access private CE property. *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Reynolds, Crawford, Dent. LEGAL - T32N R1W Sec. 14,22,23; T34N R4W Sec. 36; T32N R1W Sec. 7; T33N R2E R3W Sec. 19,24; T32N R1E Sec. 29,30; T32N R4W Sec. 8; T35N R3W Sec. 33; T32N R3W Sec. 5; T32N R1W Sec. 34. T32N R1W Sec. 14,22,23; T34N R4W Sec. 36; T32N R1W Sec. 7; T33N R2E R3W Sec. 19,24; T32N R1E Sec. 29,30; T32N R4W Sec. 8; T35N R3W Sec. 33; T32N R3W Sec. 5; T32N R1W Sec. 34. SAL78 Amendment #5 - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/08/2018 10/2018 LeAnn Kaminski CE 573-341-7468 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Permit allows Black River Electric Cooperative to put in 100 feet of new overhead power line from an existing right-of-way. Location: UNIT - Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T32N R7E Sec. 11 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, Missouri. T32N R7E Sec. 11 5th Principal Meridian, Madison County, Missouri.

Mark Twain National Forest Salem Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region

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Mark Twain National Forest Salem Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Cooley Low Water Stream - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 04/2019 Christopher Woods Crossing Replacement - Road management Scoping Start 10/31/2018 573-438-5427 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project will replace the Cooley low-water crossing on Dent County Road 561 on Gordon Creek (a tributary to Sinking Creek). Replacing the crossing will improve public safety, aquatic organism passage (AOP), stream habitat, and morphology. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53392 Location: UNIT - Salem Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Dent. LEGAL - T32N R3W Sec15&16, Dent County. T32N R3W Sec15&16. The crossing is on Dent County Road 561 at Gordon Creek (a tributary to Sinking Creek. SAL250 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/05/2018 11/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Salem Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Dent. LEGAL - T32N R3W Sec. 24 5th Principal Meridan, Dent County, MO. T32N R3W Sec. 24 5th Principal Meridan, Dent County, MO. SAL251 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/05/2018 10/2018 Becky Gordon Authorization 573-438-5127 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special use authorization for a non-system road across National Forest to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Salem Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Dent. LEGAL - T34N R2W Sec. 4 5th Principal Meridian Dent County, MO. T34N R2W Sec. 4 5th Principal Meridian Dent County, MO. SAL78 Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/14/2018 11/2018 LeAnn Kaminski Authorization Amendment #6 573-341-7468 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Permit allows power company to remove overhead power line and four poles.

Location: UNIT - Salem Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Reynolds. LEGAL - T33N R1W Sec. 15 5th Principal Meridian, Reynolds County, Missouri. T33N R1W Sec. 15 5th Principal Meridian, Reynolds County, Missouri.

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Mark Twain National Forest Salem Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Salem WL habitat improvement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Sarah Bradley and hazardous fuels reduction - Forest products Scoping Start 02/01/2017 573-729-6656 - prescribed burning and - Fuels management [email protected] thinning Description: Salem RD is updating NEPA for prescribed burns that also includes thinning and mechanical treatment. Burning CE and thinning is proposed to increase/enhance open woodland by increasing the diversity of grasses and forbs, reducing woody stems and BA. Location: UNIT - Salem Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Reynolds, Crawford, Dent. LEGAL - T34NR3W Sections, 32,33, T33NR2W Section 4, T35NR3W Sections 28,29,32,33, T34NR3W Sections 17,18,19,20, T34NR4W Section 8, T34NR3W Section 31. Salem Ranger District - several locations identified. See legal description. Stone Hill - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2019 01/2020 Patricia Winheim EA - Heritage resource Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 (573) 438-5427 [email protected] *UPDATED* management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Improve forest health, maintain and/or enhance habitat for species at-risk, improve watershed condition by addressing unauthorized off-road use of forest areas, and maintain a safe transportation system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53369 Location: UNIT - Salem Ranger District. STATE - Missouri. COUNTY - Reynolds, Dent. LEGAL - Dent County: T33N R4W, T34N R3&4W Reynolds County: T33N R3W. Dent County: T33N R4W, T34N R3&4W Reynolds County: T33N R3W.

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