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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2013 to 03/31/2013 Humboldt-Toiyabe 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

Projects Occurring Nationwide Gypsy Moth Management in the - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 11/28/2012 01/2013 Noel Schneeberger United States: A Cooperative (other than forest products) 610-557-4121 Approach [email protected]. EIS us Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Sierra Nevada Forest Plan - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Donald Yasuda Amendment (SNFPA) 916-640-1168 EIS [email protected] Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis Location: UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Glen Stein Management Direction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5281 EIS 12/09/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/western.html Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Austin-Tonopah Eastside Wild - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A N/A Vernon Keller Horse and Burro AML Project (other than forest products) 775-355-5356 EA [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to establish or modify appropriate management levels (AMLs) for 10 Wildhorse and Burro Territories on the Monitor, Hot Creek, and Toquima Mountain ranges. Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District, Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Eureka, Lander, Nye. LEGAL - Nye, Lander and Eureka Counties, Nevada. Monitor, Hot Creek, and Toquima Mountain ranges. Greater Sage Grouse Bi-State - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2013 03/2014 James Winfrey Distinct Population Segment NOI in Federal Register 775-355-5308 Forest Plan Amendment 11/30/2012 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *NEW LISTING* Register 06/2013 Description: The FS is proposing to amend the Toiyabe National Forest LRMP and the BLM is proposing to amend the affected RMPs by adding to the regulatory mechanisms that would reduce, eliminate, or minimize threats to sage-grouse habitat on Federal lands. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40683 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Mono, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral. The analysis will be specific to NFS lands on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts, and the Carson City and Battle Mountain BLM Districts in Nevada and California.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Ann Mineral Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/06/2012 11/2012 James Rigby CE 775-482-6286 [email protected] Description: Halliburton Energy Services proposes to conduct mineral exploration at up to 12 drill sites. Project would occur on pre-exisiting disturbances. No new road construction is needed. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36889 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. Toquima mountain range, approximately 2 miles East of Mount Wilson. Antelope Restoration Project - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:03/2013 06/2013 Carol Carlock EA - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5128 Notice 05/23/2012 [email protected] Description: USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sagesteppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within approximately 65,000 acre project boundary Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37595 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Eureka, Lander. LEGAL - T16N thru T18N R47- 50 all or portions of the sections within. Forest Service lands that are south of Whiterock and Seep springs at the north end of the Monitor range. Unit boundaries to the north, east and west will end at the forest service boundaries. Commnet of Nevada - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/27/2012 12/2013 Joshua Nicholes Communication Site Kingston 775-289-5145 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Commnet of Nevada is seeking a special use permit to authorize a communication facility located at the water tank site near the town of Kingston. The installation includes a 20 x 20 ft foundation pad, a small equipment shelter, and a 40 foot tower. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40548 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - T16N, 43E, Section 36 MDM. The communication site is located on the east side of the Toiyabe Range just above the town of Kingston on Black Hill Ridge.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Hickison Wild Burro Territory - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2013 07/2013 Vernon Keller Appropriate Management Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 775-355-5356 Levels and Management [email protected] Actions Project Description: Project would expand the Wild Burro Territory boundary, set appropriate herd management levels, authorize EA population management actions, approve reconstruction of water developments, *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40995 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander, Nye. North end of Toquima Mountain Range. Pete's Summit Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2013 05/2013 James Rigby Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-482-6286 CE Notice 05/18/2012 [email protected] Description: Proposal is to for drilling on 11 drill sites and construction of Approx 3/4 mile of temp drill road. Use of 1/10 mile of overland travel. 10 of 11 drill sites with Toquima Cave Inventoried Roadless Area. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35685 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. Rutherford Canyon in northern Toquima range. RAC Interpretive Development - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2013 07/2013 Sharon Plager for Three Archaeology Sites on - Heritage resource Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 775-964-2671ext 6314 the Austin/Tonopah Ranger management [email protected] District Description: Replace the gate at Toquima Cave, install interpretive signs and visitor log book boxes, print interpretive CE brochures, and generate websites for three archaeology sites (Toquima Cave, Bald Mtn. Wash Petroglyphs, and Hot Creek Charcoal Kilns). Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37706 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander, Nye. LEGAL - T15N R46E Section 33. Central Nevada near Austin & Tonopah.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Reese River Diversion - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Nathan Millet Stabilization Project 775-289-5126 CE [email protected] Description: This project would replace an existing non-functional diversion structure with a new structure that will function as a diversion for irrigation. The proposal would also close an existing access road that enters the Arc Dome Wilderness. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34315 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - SE ¼ Section 34, T12N R40E. Within the Reese River watershed, approximately 9 miles south of Yomba, Nye County, Nevada. Town of Kingston Water Tank - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2013 01/2013 Joshua Nicholes Renewal 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5145 CE Notice 10/31/2012 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Town of Kingston Nevada is seeking to renew an existing special use authorization to continue operation of a 200,000 gallon municipal water tank near the town of Kingston. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40551 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - T16N, 43E, Section 36 MDM. The site is located on the east side of the Toiyabe Range just above the town of Kingston on Black Hill Ridge.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Barren Hills Geothermal - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Manuel Silva Exploration¿Temperature 775 778-6129 Gradient Holes [email protected] CE Description: Drilling of seven holes on NFS lands off-lease to 1,000 feet below ground surface from 100¿ x 75¿ (maximum) pads accessed by one mile of county road and 9.1 miles existing Forest Roads. Total proposed disturbance is 1.2 acres. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32862 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. Project is southwest of Wilson Canyon, about 14 miles south of Yerington, Lyon County, NV. California Highway Patrol - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/31/2012 03/2013 Linda Crawley Special Use Permit 775-355-5377 Amendment [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend California Highway Patrol's special use permit at the Pine Grove Communication Site to provide adequate communication facilities to increase public and officer safety and to enhance law enforcement. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38423 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Section 33, T 10 N, R 25 E., Mount Diablo Principal Meridian. Lyon County, Nevada. Great Basin South Rangeland - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Vernon Keller Project 775-355-5356 EIS [email protected] Description: USFS proposal to reauthorize grazing on 11 cattle allotments, close Squaw Creek Allotment, eliminate grazing on a portion of Huntoon Allotment, shift from cattle to sheep on Aurora Allotment. 9/28/07 decision reversed on appeal; new EIS/ROD on hold. Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon, Mineral. Lyon and Mineral counties in Nevada and Mono County in California.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Mountain Warfare Training - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2013 05/2013 Margie Apodaca Center Operations Training 215 Comment Period Legal 775-352-1252 Project Notice 06/01/2011 [email protected] EA Description: Under the Proposed Action a full complement of new vehicles, weapons systems/ordnance, engineer systems, aircraft, and equipment would be employed to augment the current set of training exercises. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36588 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. Mountain Warfare Training Center; East of Sonora Pass. PMMR Clay Mine Expansion - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Manuel Silva EA 215 Comment Period Legal 775-778-6129 Notice 04/14/2012 [email protected] Description: Proponent proposes to expand the existing clay mine. One pit would be expanded and one new pit developed. clay would be trucked off forest to a rail siding in Wabuska. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35763 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Sections 20, 21, 29 & 30, T. 7 N., R. 27 E., MDB&M, Lyon County, Nevada. Near East Walker River; 40 miles south of Yerington. Swauger Creek Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:06/2013 10/2013 Annamaria Echeverria Reduction Project - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 760-932-5806 CE [email protected] Description: The purpose for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, promote under story regeneration in sage-steppe, mountain shrub, mixed conifer, and aspen communities and imrpove wildlife habitat and help create defensiable space. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37004 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. The Project Area includes National Forest System lands within the Swauger Creek drainage. The project area is approximately 10 miles north of Bridgeport, CA.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Twin Lakes Fuels Reduction - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:02/2013 05/2013 Annamaria Echeverria Project Scoping Start 04/25/2011 760-932-5803 EA Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2013 Description: The purpose and need for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity. It is proposed to conduct fuels reduction treatment on approximatley 1500 acres around the Twin Lakes area. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33743 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Township 5 South, Range 30 East, ... Range 28 East, M.D.B. & M., county of Mono, state of California . The Project Area includes National Forest System lands within the Twin Lakes drainage. The project area is approximately 10 miles north of Bridgeport, CA. Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Margie Apodaca Leavitt Meadows Pack Station 775-352-1252 Permit Renewals [email protected] EA Description: USFS proposal to issue new term permit to replace expired permits for both Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and Leavitt Meadows Pack Station Permits. Project on hold while Forest Service conducts a needs assessment. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16860 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T2N, R25E, S5. Virginia Lakes, approx 18 miles south of Bridgeport, CA; and Leavitt Meadows, permit areas includes Hoover Wilderness.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bordertown to California 120kV - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 06/2014 Marnie Bonesteel Transmission Line NOI in Federal Register 775-352-1240 EIS 11/21/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 Description: Construct 120kV transmission line connecting the Bordertown and California substations. Partially rebuild each substation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/bordertownline Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Sierra, Washoe. LEGAL - T19N R17E Sec 7. T20N R17E Sec 1,2,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19, 23, 24,25,26,30,31,35,36 T21N R17E Sec 24,25,34,35,36 T19NR18E Sec 7 .T20N R18E Sec 5,6,7,8,17,18,19,20,29,30,31,32 T21NR18E Sec 4,5,6. Appoximately 15 miles west and northwest of Reno, Nevada along the Nevada and California Stateline. North of Interstate 80 near Verdi, Nevada and west of Highway 395 at Bordertown, Nevada. Clear Creek Addition Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:12/2012 02/2013 Sally Champion Reduction and Ecosystem - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 775-884-8116 Enhancement Project Notice 08/15/2012 [email protected] CE Description: Fuels reduction on approximately 160 acres of newly aquired land. The fuels reduction project will tie into the Clear Creek Fuels Reduction Project already being implemented. Reconstruction of approximately two tenths of a mile of road. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38582 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Carson City (city). LEGAL - T15N R19E S32. South of Carson City, NV just south of Highway 50 along Old Clear Creek Road below Spooner Summit. Figueroa Landscape Rock - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2013 03/2013 Keith Whaley Acquisition 215 Comment Period Legal 760-932-7070 EA Notice 11/09/2012 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal is to allow Figueroa Masonry to extract up to 500 tons of rock annually over a three-year period. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40555 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - NW/4, NW/4 Sec. 1, T. 10 N., R. 19 E. & NE/4, NW/4 Sec. 2, T. 10 N., R. 19 E., MDB&M, Alpine Co., CA. The project is located in West Carson Canyon off of California Highway 88.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Leviathan Peak - Special area management Cancelled N/A N/A Marnie Bonesteel Telecommunication Project 775-352-1240 EA [email protected] Description: Construction of approximately 25'x30' building for communication equipment, approximately 12'x15' generator vault, (2) 1,000 gallon propane tanks, 120' self supporting tower, new distribution power line approximately 6 miles in length. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38527 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - T10N R21E Sec 25, 36 T10N R22E Sec 17, 20, 29, 30, 31,. Approximately 10 miles east of Markleeville California, Leviathan Peak is accessible from Highway 89, Monitor Pass. Little Valley Hazardous Fuels - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2013 06/2013 Joseph Garrotto Reduction (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 775-884-8108 EA - Fuels management [email protected] - Watershed management Description: Forest Service proposal to reduce hazardous fuels as needed on approximately 1500 acres of National Forest to protect communities, watersheds, and natural resources from the effects of severe wildfire. Analysis will determine final treated acreage. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37138 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T16N, R19E, sec's 8, 16, 19, &20. Project is located 15 miles southwest of Reno, NV, 8 miles northwest of Carson City, NV, and 1 mile east of Incline Village, NV and Diamond Peak Ski Area. Monitor Pass Aspen - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Amanda Brinnand Enhancement (other than forest products) 775-884-8142 CE - Fuels management [email protected] Description: USFS proposal to enhance and expand aspen stands while reducing fuels on 800 acres near Monitor Pass, Alpine County. Treatments would include removal of encroaching conifers & mature aspen through fuelwood permits and prescribed burning. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31480 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - T10N, R21E, sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 36 and T10N, R22E, sec 19, 30, 32. MDM. Monitor Pass off of State Highway 4 in Alpine County, California.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Peavine Mountain Sustainable - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2013 04/2013 Daniel Morris Trails and Restoration Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-884-8140 CE Notice 09/10/2012 [email protected] Description: Approximately 3.51 miles of existing trail rehabilitation and/or restoration, and re-routing of social trails; Approximately 3.09 miles of road to trail conversion and new trail construction. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39647 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T20 N, R 19E sec. 29, 30, 31,32. Peavine Mountain. Raleigh Heights Rare Plant - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Elizabeth Bergstrom Habitat Restoration Project Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 775-884-8154 CE [email protected] Description: Restoration of approximately 100 acres of habitat for Webber ivesia, altered andesite buckwheat, and altered andesite popcorn flower..Project will include rerouting traffic to existing roads to avoid rare plant populations. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39653 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, on the lower slopes of Peavine Mountain, NW Reno,Washoe County, Nevada. Red Lake Peak GAZ-EX - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/14/2012 07/2012 Marnie Bonesteel Avalanche Control System 775-352-1240 CE [email protected] Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of Avalanche Control System near Red Lake Peak on Hwy 88 in Alpine County, California. Construct 2 new 6'x6' shelters to house oxygen and propane and renew existing permit including 9 exploders and 5 shelters. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38974 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - T10N R18E NE1/4 Section 22 , T10N R18E SE1/4 Section 15. Near Red Lake Peak on Highway 88 in Alpine County California.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Steamboat Hills - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/17/2012 08/2012 Marnie Bonesteel Communication Site, NV 775-352-1240 Energy Communication Lease [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to issue a 30 year communication lease to NV Energy for the construction, operation and maintenance of microwave equipment to support their smart meter program at the Steamboat Hills Communication Site. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39391 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - S1/2 SW1/4 NW1/4, NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 6, Towship 17 North, Range 20 East. Steamboat Hills Communication site east of Maguire Peak in the Steamboat Hills, south of Reno, Nevada. West Carson River Watershed - Road management In Progress: Expected:02/2013 05/2013 Daniel Morris Route Adjustment Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-882 2677 EA Notice 07/19/2012 [email protected] Description: Purpose is to adjust the designated route system in the West Carson River Watershed to allow motor vehicle use on spur routes to dispersed recreation sites, to close routes with no physiscal access, and to reclaim some defunct NFS roads. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36087 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. West Carson River Watershed, Alpine County, California.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Adaven Vegetation Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2013 05/2013 Carol Carlock Project - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5128 CE (other than forest products) Notice 03/30/2012 [email protected] - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sagesteppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within a 11,664 acre project boundary. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37598 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T3N R56-57 all or portions of the sections within. Grant-Quinn Range near Adaven. Boundaries are north Cherry Ck, south Pine Ck, west-road that connect Cherry and Pine Ck rds and forest boundary to the east.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Beehive Telephone - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Joshua Nicholes Communication Facility Cave 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5145 Mountain Notice 10/19/2012 [email protected] CE Description: Beehive Telephone Inc. proposes to install a communication site consisting of a communications shelter, tower, propane generator, and propane tanks on Cave Mountain at an existing communication facility. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40311 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - T15 N, R66 E, Sec 18. Cave Mountain Communications Site. Currant-Ellison Watershed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 04/2014 Joshua Simpson Restoration Project - Heritage resource Scoping Start 12/12/2012 775-289-5129 EA management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice 08/2013 - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The purpose of this project is to restore and maintain healthy and resilient watersheds, vegetation communities, wildlife habitats and to reduce fuels and wildfire risks particularly near private lands, structures and other critical resources. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41019 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. Project area is approximately 185,000 acres and is located approximately 50 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada within the White Pine Mountain Range. Ely Ranger District Wilderness - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:03/2013 04/2013 Joshua Simpson Management Plan - Recreation management Scoping Start 03/08/2012 775-289-5129 EA - Heritage resource Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] management Notice 01/2013 - Special area management Description: Development of a district-wide wilderness management plan for the 9 Wilderness Areas on the Ely Ranger District, this will also amend the Humbold National Forest Land and Resource Managment Plan. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38334 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. Wilderness Areas within the confines of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Ely Westside Rangeland Project - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 11/2013 Vernon Keller EIS Est. NOI in Federal Register 775-355-5356 01/2013 [email protected] Description: USFS proposal to reauthorize livestock grazing on 7 cattle and 1 sheep allotment. Grazing would not be authorized on 3 vacant cattle allotments and the Troy Mtn. allotment would be re-opened. (White Pine, Quinn Canyon, and Grant Ranges) Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17967 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lincoln, Nye, White Pine. White Pine, Quinn Canyon, and Grant Ranges. Gredette Meadows Riparian - Heritage resource Completed Actual: 07/05/2012 10/2012 Nathan Millet Exclosure Project management 775-289-5126 CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] - Grazing management - Watershed management Description: The objective of this project is to fence Gredette Meadow to improve riparian habitats, the watershed, and archeological resources. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37604 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - The project is located at T3N, R56E, Sections 9 and 10. The project area is approximately 110 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada. This project is located in the Grant/Quinn Mountain Range on the Ely Ranger District. Griffon Definition Mineral - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Deanna Stever Exploration Drilling Project Scoping Start 10/18/2012 775-289-5120 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2013 Description: Pilot Gold proposed to conduct mineral exploration activites on Forest Service Lands. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40143 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - sections 13, 24, & 25 of T14N R58E, and sections 18, 19, & 30 of T14N R59E, MDM, NV. Reclaimed Griffon Mine, Indian Garden and Freeland Springs, White Pine Range, White Pine County, NV.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Monte Cristo Territory - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Ryan Lind Management Plan pdate 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5123 EA Notice 10/26/2012 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service will update the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory Management Plan to include strategies to maintain the herd into the future at AML and to compliment the BLM's management of the Pancake Wild Horse and Burro Complex. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38422 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). Siegel Creek Road Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2013 04/2013 Nathan Millet CE - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5126 - Road management Notice 03/30/2012 [email protected] Description: This project will involve the reclamation of approximately 11.5 miles of unauthorized roads to reduce soil erosion, reduce sedimentation into streams, and reduce road densities to improve habitats for wildlife. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37601 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - T22N, R65E, Sections 26, 27, 34 and 35 and T21N, R65E Sections 2,3,10, and 11. This Project is located in the northeast portion of the Schell management unit of the Ely ranger district, approximately 40 miles northeast of Ely, NV. Ward Mt Interagency - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2013 05/2013 Carol Carlock Landscape Restoration and - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5128 Fuels Reduction Project (other than forest products) Notice 06/25/2011 [email protected] EA - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Reduce the ecological departure from the reference conditions by reducing Fire Regime Condition Class (FRCC) and reduce the threat of wildfire to City of Ely and surrounding area, and improve wildlife habitat. Using a variety of treatment methods. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36586 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - T13-16N Ranges 62-64 Sections in all or parts of the sections. Forest Service, BLM and tribal lands surrounding Ward Mt. which is south west of the town of Ely NV.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Wheeler Ridge Mineral - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2013 03/2013 Deanna Stever Exploration Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5120 EA Notice 03/30/2012 [email protected] Description: Mt Hamilton LLC proposes to drill up to 60 sites, build up to 3.6 miles of temporary road and disturb up to 50 acres. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38398 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - sections 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 & 29, T16N, R57E. Nortwest corner of the White Pine Range south of the Hamilton Mine, White Pine County, NV. Worthington Canyon Sage - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2013 05/2013 Justin Rozich Steppe Restoration Project - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5127 CE (other than forest products) Notice 11/02/2012 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project involves the cutting of pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the mountain brush habitats in Duck Creek basin on the west side of the Schell Creek Mountain Range. This treatment will retain and enhance the sagebrush-grass community. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40766 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - Township 65E, Range 17N, Sections 8, 17, and 20. The project area is located approximately twelve miles northeast of Ely, Nevada in the Schell Creek range, White Pine County, Nevada.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Jarbidge Ranger District - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Vernon Keller Rangeland Management Project 775-355-5356 EIS [email protected] Description: USFS proposal to reauthorize livestock grazing on 21 allotments on the Jarbidge Ranger District using updated proper use criteria. The 2009 Record of Decision was withdrawn March 19, 2010. Project is currently on hold. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=2837 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Jarbidge Ranger District.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Pavlak Mine Exploration - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Glen Davis CE 775-778-6108 [email protected] Description: UMINES Company LLC is proposing to drill long holes underground from three drill stations. Surface use proposed is to place a compressor and generator near the mine portal. A camp trailer would be placed near the site for the workmen. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34409 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T46N R58E Sections 21 and 28. Jarbidge Mining District, one mile south of the town of Jarbidge. Rural Telephone Fiber Optic - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2013 04/2013 Martina Gast Line Murphy Hot Springs to 215 Comment Period Legal 775-623-5025 Jarbidge Notice 09/11/2012 [email protected] EA Description: Rural Telephone Company has applied to both the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service requesting authorization to construct a telecommunication fiber optic line between Murphy Hot Springs, Idaho and Jarbidge Nevada. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40088 Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Between Murphy idaho and Jarbidge Nevada.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Black Jack Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2013 08/2013 Manuel Silva CE 215 Comment Period Legal 775-778-6129 Notice 04/23/2012 [email protected] Description: The exploration project will utilize three drill sites from which multiple drill holes will be drilled. The use of existing roads and approximately 3,500 feet of road maintenance will be required. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38949 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Independence Mountains and east of te Bull Run Mountains.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Mountain City Wildlife Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2013 02/2013 Kyra Walton Restoration Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 775-752-1701 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: In partnership with Nevada Department of Wildlife, aerially seed 7,165 acres over a 9,852-acre area on the Mountain City Ranger District with a native seed mix to restore habitat for greater sage-grouse and mule deer. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/htnf/landmanagement/projects Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T47NR55E, T46NR55E, T45N53E, T46N53E, T46N54E. Northern portion of the Mountain City Ranger District. North Fork Humboldt River Fish - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:03/2013 08/2013 Manuel Silva Barrier Project Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 (775) 778-6129 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal is to construct a permanent fish passage barrier/gauging station on the North Fork Humboldt River, Once constructed the barrier would isolate Lahontan cutthroat trout in upstream portions of the North Fork Humboldt River from non-native fish Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41017 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. North fork Humboldt River, upstream from Doheny Ranch. Prunty Mineral Exploration - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 10/09/2012 05/2013 Manuel Silva Project 775-778-6129 CE [email protected] Description: Project consists of surface reverse circulation drilling from four drill sites with up to two drill holes per site. Maximum depth of the drill holes will not exceed 1000 feet. Drill sites will be accessed via existing roads or cross- country travel. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38948 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Union Gulch.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Verizon Cellular Projects - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/07/2012 01/2013 Martina Gast CE 775-623-5025 [email protected] Description: Proponent plans to add additional telecommunications equipment and facilities to 2 exisitng communcation sites - Pennsylvania Hill Site and Independence Mine Site. Purpose is to provide cellular phone coverage to Northern Elko County. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40064 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Pennsylvania Hill Commuincations Site and Indepenence Mine Communications Site. Walker Ridge Gold Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2013 08/2013 Manuel Silva Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-778-6129 CE Notice 04/23/2012 [email protected] Description: The exploration project is for 6 drill sites with multiple drill holes from each site using existing roads. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38950 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Walker Creek watershed on east of the Independence Mountains below Mcaffee peak. Western Exploration, Doby - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2013 06/2013 Manuel Silva George Exploration Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-778-6129 EA Notice 08/15/2012 [email protected] Description: Exploration is proposed to occur over 15 years. Project will use 14.6 miles of existing road and add up to 160 acres of new disturbance over the duration of the project, for a total disturbance of 200 acres. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33724 Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Section 1, T44N, R53E; Section 36, T44N, R52E; Section 6, T43N, R53eE & Section 31, T44N, R53E; MDM&M. South of Maggie Summit - Aura Mining District, Elko County, NV.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District)

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Overland Pass Fuels Project - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 08/2013 Troy Phelps EA (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/21/2012 775-778-6121 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 03/2013 Description: Joint project with Ely BLM District to treat approximately 40,000 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands spread across multiple jurisdictions. Objectives are to eliminate hazardous concentrations of fuels and improve sagesteppe habitat. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36593 Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko, White Pine. South end of Ruby Mountains around Overland Pass. Warm Springs Vegetation - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Troy Phelps Project 775-778-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service is proposing to reduce vegetative fuel loading on federally managed lands in the southern portion of the East Humboldt range to improve timber and vegetation condition and wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35662 Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Southern portionof the East Humboldt Mountain Range.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Buckskin-National Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2013 08/2013 Manuel Silva Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-778-6129 CE Notice 08/17/2012 [email protected] Description: The project will involve construction of approximately 3520 feet of new roads, the construction of 21 drill sites on or adjacent to the new roads or existing roads, and the drilling of core or rotary reverse-circulation exploration drill holes. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38946 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. The Buckskin-National project area is immediately north of Windy Gap.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Cold Springs Watershed and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:04/2013 07/2013 Robin Wignall Stream Habitiat Restoration - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 775-778-6122 Phase II [email protected] CE Description: The Santa Rose Ranger District proposes to stabilize the headcuts present in the stream and restore water table levels in adjacent wet meadows with in the entire Cold Springs Pasture. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38901 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - T45N R40 E multiple sections. Cold Springs Pasture triburaty to the North Fork of the Little Humboldt River.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Clark Canyon Restoration - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2013 07/2013 Linda Crawley CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 775-355-5377 [email protected] Description: Restoration of forest health, and sensitive plant and wildlife species habitats. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40186 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T 18 S, R 55 E, Sec's 26, 27, 34, and 35; T 19 S, R 55 E, Sec's 1, 2, and 3 of the Mt. Diablo Meridian. Clark Canyon, Spring Mountains NRA, Clark County, NV. Dolomite-McWilliams-Old Mill - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2012 12/2012 Jane Schumacher Campgrounds Reconstruction 215 Comment Period Legal 702-839-5560 Project Notice 10/12/2012 [email protected] EA s Description: USFS proposal to reconstruct Dolomite and McWilliams Campgrounds and Old Mill Picnic Area in Lee Canyon; rehabilitation will include reconstruction of roads, picnic sites, camp sites, and restrooms to bring them up to USDA FS accessibility standards. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26919 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T19S R56E SEC 10 (Dolomite-McWilliams Campgrounds) and T19S R56ESEC 3 (Old Mill Picnic Area). Approximately 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV, on upper Lee Canyon Road, State Route 156.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Foxtail Group Picnic Area - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/13/2012 03/2013 Jane Schumacher Reconstruction Project 702-839-5560 EA [email protected] s Description: Reconstruct picnic sites and redesign site locations to provide areas for snow play. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36563 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T 19 S, R 56 E, Sec. 15. Upper Lee Canyon on Hwy 156 across from Lee Meadows. Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2013 07/2013 Shawnee Hinman Resort Chair Lift No. 2 Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 702-515-5411 Replacement Project [email protected] CE Description: Remove and replace Chair Lift No. 2 at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40226 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. Located at the terminus of State Route 156 at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort on the Spring Mountains National Recreaton Area. Mahogany Grove Group - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/07/2012 12/2013 Jane Schumacher Campground Reconstruction 702-839-5560 Project [email protected] EA s Description: Forest Service proposal to reconstruct the campground and provide accessible facilities. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36564 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T 19 S, R 57 E, Sec. 8. Entrance is on Highway 158 midway between Highways 156 and 157.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Mt. Charleston Wilderness - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 09/2013 Jane Schumacher Management Plan Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2013 702-839-5560 EA [email protected] s Description: Write a Wilderness Management Plan for the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38543 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area designated by Congress in 1989 and in 2002, including the Carpenter Canyon Research Natural Area and sensitive alpine areas; 56,598 acres. Mud Springs Restoration - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2013 06/2013 Jennifer Ramirez Fencing Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 702-515-5429 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Replacement of existing exclusion fence with a stronger, taller fence to exclude wild horses and elk from sensitive springs. Provide drinking water to ungulates and equestrians outside of fence. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40250 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - West M.S. is in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, T17S R55 1/2E Middle M.S. is in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22, T17S R55 1/2E East M.S. is in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22, T17S R55 1/2. Three springs (West, Middle, and East) located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area on FSS Road 45571. Old Mill WUI Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 07/2014 Judy Suing Treatment Scoping Start 08/20/2012 702-839-5563 EA Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2013 Description: Proposal to reduce vegetative conditions and interrupt continuous stands of fuel in the wildland-urban interface to create defensible space around communities and allow for safe fire suppression or evacuation. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37616 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T. 18 S., R. 56 E.; Secs. 35 and 36; T. 18 S., R. 57 E., Sec. 31; T. 19 S., R. 56 E. and R. 57 E. Along Deer Creek Highway (SR 158), Kyle Canyon (SR 157) and Lee Canyon (SR 156).

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Rainbow Mountain Wilderness - Special area management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 09/2013 Jane Schumacher and LaMadre Mountain Notice of Initiation 09/15/2006 702-839-5560 Wilderness Management Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 02/2013 s Description: Write a Wilderness Management Plan for Rainbow Mountain Wilderness and LaMadre Mountain Wilderness in cooperation with Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38545 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Wilderness areas are situated adjacent to one another and managed in part by the BLM Southern Nevada District Office, Red Rock/Sloan Field Office & in part by Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Spring Mtn. NRA. Rainbow Mountain Wilderness and LaMadre Mountain Wilderness Areas designated by Congress in 2002. Spring Mountains Wild Horse & - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 12/2013 Bernice McProud Burro Complex Project Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 775-224-2777 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Analyze appropriate managment levels and horse gathers on the Spring Mountains NRA and the Southern NV BLM District. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40960 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. Spring Mountains National Recration Area. Telephone Canyon Trails - Recreation management Completed Actual: 10/03/2012 12/2013 Jane Schumacher Project 702-839-5560 EA [email protected] s Description: Forest Service proposal to construct multi-use, non-motorized trails and trailhead parking as an extension of the trails system proposed for the Middle Kyle Complex Project. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36345 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - East of the intersection of SR 157 and 158 and north of proposed Middle Kyle Complex visitor center. T 19 S, R 57 E, Secs. 21 and 28.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Arizona Nevada Tower Corp. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Joshua Nicholes Communication Site 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5145 Fitzpatrick/Quima Peak Notice 10/25/2012 [email protected] CE Description: Arizona Nevada Tower Corporation is seeking a special use permit to authorize a communication site located at *NEW LISTING* the Fitzpatrick communication site near Quima Peak. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40550 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T7N, 43E, Section 1 MDM. The communication site is located at on the west side of the Toquima Range about 4 miles southwest of Manhattan, NV. Bolo Exploration Project - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 09/27/2012 10/2012 James Rigby EA 775-482-6286 [email protected] Description: Operator proposes to drill at up to 79 drill sites. Up to approximately 3 miles of temporary road will be built to access drill sites. Project located within the 4 mile Inventoried roadless Area Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35686 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. Hot Creek Range near mouth of Hot and Wood Creek Canyons. Cloverdale Cut-Leave Pinyon - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2013 05/2013 Carol Carlock Juniper Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/01/2012 775-289-5128 CE (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 01/2013 Description: Cut and Leave approximately 4,000 acres of pinyon-juniper. Portion of the project area is within the Preliminary Prioirity Habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40617 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T10N R39E all or portions of sections 1,12,13,24; T10N R40E all or portions of sections 4-10, 16-22, 28-32. Northern boundary is at the Cloverdale summit area and this project is approximately 60 miles northwest of Tonopah NV on the Toiyabe Mt Range.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Manhattan Pediment South - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 09/06/2012 10/2012 James Rigby CE 775-482-6286 [email protected] Description: Proposal to drill 5 drill holes for mineral exploration. Access to sites by existing roads and overland travel. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36587 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. 2 miles west of Manhattan, Nevada.

Osterhoudt Access Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/15/2012 08/2012 Joshua Nicholes CE 775-289-5145 [email protected] Description: Ronald Osterhoudt is seeking a special use permit to formally authorize road repair and maintenance on a short section of road. The repair and maintenance would consist of the installation of a culvert and repair of a stream crossing at Willow Creek. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38320 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T11N, 44E, Section 27 MDM. West side of the Toquima Range approximately 6 miles northeast of Round Mtn. RAC Hot Creek Range Charcoal - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Sharon Plager Kiln Stabilization - Heritage resource Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 775-964-2671ext 6314 CE management [email protected] Description: Fence in five sets of charcoal kilns and stabilize one intact kiln. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37711 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T8N R50E Section 2. Central Nevada in the Hot Creek Range near Tonopah, NV. Shale Pit Mineral Exploration - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 10/12/2012 12/2012 James Rigby Project 775-482-6286 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal is for conducting mineral exploration at nine drill sites. Access would be by existing roads and the construction of less than 1 mile of temporary drill roads. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39827 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Sec. 32, T10N, R44E Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian. Adjacent to the Round Mountain Gold Mine in Nye County, Nevada.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Smoky Valley TV District - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2013 01/2013 Joshua Nicholes Communication Site Renewal 215 Comment Period Legal 775-289-5145 Shoshone Peak Notice 11/01/2012 [email protected] CE Description: The Smokey Valley TV District is seeking a renewal of their special use authorization for an existing *NEW LISTING* communication facility located on Shoshone peak near Round Mountain. This is purley a renewal of exsisting facilities with no new disturbances. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40549 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T 9N, R 44E, Section 11 MDM. The site is located in on the east side the Toquima Range. The site is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Round Mtn. Timber Hill Mineral Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2013 04/2013 James Rigby Project 215 Comment Period Legal 775-482-6286 EA Notice 09/01/2011 [email protected] Description: Round Mountain Gold proposes to conduct exploration at up to 34 drill sites. Approximately 18,300 feet of temporatry drill road would be built to access the drill sites. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33886 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. Approximately miles 3 miles southwest of Manhattan, Nevada; west of Barrel Springs.

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