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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2011 to 03/31/2011 National Forests In North Carolina 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 Projects Occurring Nationwide Land Management Planning - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Larry Hayden Rule Orders NOI in Federal Register 202-205-1559 EIS 12/18/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. Nationwide Aerial Application - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Glen Stein of Fire Retardant on National Orders NOI in Federal Register 208-869-5405 Forest System Lands. 08/27/2010 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011 Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 01/01/2011 08:13 am MT Page 1 of 31 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Upper Chattooga River Visitor - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2011 09/2011 Mary Morrison Use Capacity - Recreation management Notice of Initiation 12/09/2010 803-561-4058 EA [email protected] Description: Consider whether to maintain or change the Forest Plan direction relative to recreational uses on the U. Chattooga River in the National Forests in GA, SC, NC. Previous comments will be considered in the decision-making process. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/ Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Rabun, Oconee, Jackson, Macon. The project area is located north of SC Highway 28 on the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga Wild & Scenic River. National Forests In North Carolina, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region Indiana Bat Plan Amendment - Land management planning Completed Actual: 11/09/2010 12/2010 Ruth Berner EA 828-257-4862 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to update the Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan direction and standards for protection of the endangered Indiana bat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33114 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison. Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region AT Privy Relocations - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 03/2011 Sheryl Bryan CE - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 828-257-4271 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Replace/relocate privies along the AT Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood, Madison. Near the AT. 01/01/2011 08:13 am MT Page 2 of 31 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Appalachian RD French Broad - Research In Progress: Expected:01/2011 01/2011 Linda Randolph River Stream Gage Scoping Start 07/06/2010 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to re-establish data collection at discontunued streamgage 345400 on the French Broad River in Hot Springs. A ladder and platform will be attached to the existing structure. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. Hot Springs. Appalachian RD Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2011 06/2011 Tina Tilley Realignment Scoping Start 10/08/2007 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to close out/remove some or all of the recreation improvements at 5 sites; Spivey Gap, Elk Falls, Rocky Bluff, Harmon Den, and Corner Rock. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian RD. Appalachian RD Recreation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2010 10/2010 Linda Randolph Special Uses CE/DM Scoping Start 10/08/2007 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide recreation-related special uses (i.e., recreation events and outfitter/guides that use existing roads, trails, waterways, and facilities). Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian RD. Appalachian RD Special Uses - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2010 10/2010 Linda Randolph CE/DM Scoping Start 10/08/2007 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian Ranger District. 01/01/2011 08:13 am MT Page 3 of 31 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Elk River Road, SR 1305, - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Compton NCDOT Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] Description: NCDOT has proposed improving Elk River Road, SR 1305, in Avery County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving along a 50-foot R/W. Approx. 1100 feet of this road is located on FS property. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. Elk River Road NCDOT Project. Flat Top Disabled Hunter Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2011 08/2011 Linda Randolph CE Scoping Start 07/26/2010 828-682-6146 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to create a disabled hunter area in a wildlife field near Flat Top on FSR 278. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33043 Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Flat Top/FSR 278 Yancey County NC. Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2011 04/2012 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 04/01/2010 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Hughes Gap Road, in Mitchell County. Proposed improvements include grading, improving drainage, and paving across about 2600 feet of FS lands. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, at Hughes Gap just south of Little Rock Knob. Little Prong Brook Trout Habitat - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 04/2011 Sheryl Bryan Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 828-257-4271 EA [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to partner with NFHAP and EBTJV to remove sediment sources along FSR 465 and restore habitat within Little Prong, in Madison County NC as part of a long term restoration plan for the Hicky Fork drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33637 Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. Little Prong. 01/01/2011 08:13 am MT Page 4 of 31 National Forests In North Carolina Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Ray Mine Shaft Closure & - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:04/2011 05/2011 Joshua Martin Watershed Improvement - Minerals and Geology Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 828-662-6146 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to close 3 old mine shafts for public safety, ensuring bat habitat is maintained, and stabilizing streambanks and soil. Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. LEGAL - Bowlens Creek area. Appalachian Ranger
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