Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 Colville National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 Colville 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 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2018 12/2018 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 12/11/2017 503-808-2847 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2018 Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6. R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 Matthew McGrath Scenic Trail Comprehensive Scoping Start 11/01/2017 503-808-2405 Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2019 Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA. 01/01/2019 07:08 pm MT Page 1 of 9 Colville National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Colville National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Colville National Forest Plan - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Holly Hutchinson Revision Objection Period Legal Notice 509-684-7201 EIS 09/07/2018 [email protected] d.us Description: The Land and Resource Management Plan for the Colville NF is being revised as required by the National Forest Management Act. The purpose is develop updated management direction for the forest, currently managed under the 1988 forest plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45826 Location: UNIT - Colville National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry, Pend Oreille, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colville National Forest. Colville National Forest Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Boulder Park Ecological - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2019 06/2020 Katharine Napier Restoration Project - Forest products Scoping Start 04/17/2018 509-447-7375 EA - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] (other than forest products) Notice 12/2018 - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Activities are proposed to make forest vegetation more resilient, contribute to the local economy, improve watershed conditions, address road issues, and improve the existing motorized trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52276 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 34 Range 42. Box Canyon Erosion Control - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:11/2018 07/2019 Kate Day CE Scoping Start 03/02/2018 509-684-7230 [email protected] Description: Bank stabilization treatment on four sites on Box Canyon Reservoir of the Pend Oreille River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52554 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T 34N R. 43E Secs. 5 and 33, T. 36N R. 43E Secs. 15 and 22, and T. 37N R. 43E Sec. 33. Sites are located on the east bank of Box Canyon Reservoir off the Leclerc Road between Newport and Ione, WA. 01/01/2019 07:08 pm MT Page 2 of 9 Colville National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Colville National Forest Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Leclerc Creek Grazing - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Gayne Sears Allotment Management 509-447-7300 Planning [email protected] EIS Description: Analyze the options for management of grazing in the LeClerc Creek drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41517 Location: UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable. LeClerc Creek drainage. Lorelei Diamond Ranch FLPMA - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney Road Permit 509-684-7189 CE [email protected] Description: Applicant has purchased property and asked to re-construct a 600 foot long by 15 foot wide, low standard road to access the east side of their parcel to manage timber. Their parcel is bisected by a large pond thatprevents roaded access east of pond. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41835 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - SW1/4SW1/4 sec. 19, T.32N., R.44E., W.M. Off Forest Road 1914 in Management Area 8. Lousen Amateur Radio North - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney Baldy 509-684-7000 CE [email protected] Description: To locate an amateur radio facility at North Baldy including a small equipment cabinet, solar panel, mast support and antennas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44183 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T35N, R45E, SE 1/4 Sec. 7. North Baldy Mountain. Pend Oreille PUD #1 Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney Amendment to add Fiber Optic 509-684-7184 Cable [email protected] CE Description: Amendment of an existing special use permit to authorize installation, use and maintenance of fiber optic cable. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34442 Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NE1/4 Sec 13, T31N-R45E; Sec 21, T32N-R45E; E1/2SE1/4 Sec 17, T32N-R45E; Sec 9, T32N-R45E; & NW1/4SW1/4 Sec 10, T32N-R45E. Several sections across the Newport Ranger District. 01/01/2019 07:08 pm MT Page 3 of 9 Colville National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Colville National Forest Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Pend Oreille PUD: buried - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Nooney electric line to private property 509-684-7189 CE [email protected] Description: The Pend Oreille PUD has submitted an application to bury 50 lineal feet of single phase electric cable from an existing utility pole to provide service to a private parcel. The width of the right-of-way would be 20 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42986 Location: UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The power line would be located on the east side of Flume Creek Road (FR6200350), T39N, R43E, SW 1/4 SW1/4 Sec. 4, WM. Seattle City Light Power Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Karen Nooney Permit Reissuance Scoping Start 04/18/2012 509-684-7189 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of permit for existing power transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38778 Location: UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T40N, R43E, Sec. 10, SW1/4 Sec. 15, NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 22; T39N, R43E, E1/2 Sec. 4. Boundary Dam Road. Sullivan Creek Large Woody - Watershed management Completed Actual: 12/17/2018 09/2019 Kate Day Debris Habitat Enhancement 509-684-7230 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Wood acquisition in upland and riparian forest stands for installation in Sullivan Creek to improve watershed and aquatic function. Wood will be placed