Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 Shasta Trinity 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
Shasta Trinity National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2018 01/2019 Jennifer Womack Outfitter/Guide Temporary and Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 530-926-9616 Priority Permit Authorizations [email protected]. CE us *NEW LISTING* Description: The Shasta-Trinity National is amending its process for authorizing outfitter and guide permits and will issue both temporary permits (authorizes use for less than one year) and priority permits (authorizes use for ten years). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53643 Location: UNIT - Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The outfitter and guide activities occur at various locations across the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on all the management units.
Shasta Trinity National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Lakehead and Platina Transfer - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Joseph Stubbendick Stations Permit Replacement Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 530-242-5539 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue new special use permits to Shasta County to replace expiring permits. There will be no changes to the authorized facilities or increases in the scope or intensity of authorized activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44237 Location: UNIT - Yolla Bolla Ranger District, Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 35 North, Range 5 West, Section 12 and Township 29 North, Range 10 West, Section 13 MDM.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PG&E Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Spencer Bleadorn Authorization Renewal Project Scoping Start 03/29/2018 603-536-1315 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Approve continued operation, maintenance and use of existing distribution and transmission powerlines and infrastructure for Pacific Gas and Electric located within designated corridors on the Shasta Trinity National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53473 Location: UNIT - Yolla Bolla Ranger District, Big Bar Ranger District, Shasta Lake Ranger District, Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta, Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Yolla Bolla, Hayfork, Big Bar, and Shasta Lake Ranger Districts. Trinity Alps Wilderness - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 11/2018 Lara Graham Prescribed Fire project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 11/04/2010 530-623-1785 EA - Fuels management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* - Watershed management Notice 06/2018 Description: Re-introduce fire onto the landscape within the Trinity Alps Wilderness by implementing prescribed fire(s) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30965 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District, Weaverville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, Trinity County California.
Shasta Trinity National Forest Big Bar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Burnt Ranch Fire Resilient - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2019 04/2019 Lara Graham Community - Fuels management NOI in Federal Register 530-623-1785 EIS 12/24/2014 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2018 Description: The goals of the project are to move Burnt Ranch toward becoming a fire resilient community and to promote & maintain late successional conditions within the Corral Late Successional Reserve. Activities will focus on the Wildland Urban Interface. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38444 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T4N R6E; Section 2, 11. T5N R6E; Section 35, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 14, 15, 16, 11, 10, 9, 3, 2. T5N R7E Section 19, 20, 29, 30. Hum. The project planning area is approximately 8,800 acres in size. It includes the (WUI) of the Burnt Ranch community.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Big Bar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Ironside Mountain - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Lisa Wrenn Communication Site Expansion 530-623-1744 Project [email protected] EIS Description: The proposed action is to amend Pacific Wholesale Materials, Inc.'s current Communication Use Lease to allow them to expand their communications site on Ironside Mountain. This action also authorizes a new lease for a new 20-yr term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41689 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 1, Township 5 North, Range 6 East, Humboldt Meridian. Ironside Mountain. Lower Canyon Test Pit - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Christopher Losi CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 530-226-2425 [email protected]. *NEW LISTING* us Description: In order to conduct river restoration activities, it is necessary to determine the underlying geology and groundwater flow by digging test pits in the Trinity River floodplain. Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trinity River mainstem between Douglas City and Junction City. Pattison Water System - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Lisa Wrenn CE 530-623-1731 [email protected] Description: Issue multiple permits authorizing domestic use of water system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=29188 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T33N R12W, SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 6, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Pattison Creek watershed near the community of Big Bar, California. Soldier Creek Watershed - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Brad Rust Restoration 530-226-2427 EA [email protected] Description: Road-related watershed improvements, including road decommissioning, in the Soldier Creek Watershed on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35257 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - The watershed is located in T.34N., R.11W., sections 21-29 and 32-36; T.33N., R.11W., sections 1-5, 8-17, 21-28 and 33-36; T.32N., R.11W., sections 1-4, 10-12 and 14; T.33N., R.10W., sections 18, 19 a. Trinity River Management Unit.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Big Bar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Soldier Forest Health - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Stephanie Riess EIS - Vegetation management 530-623-1755 (other than forest products) [email protected]. - Fuels management us Description: Vegetation management project designed to respond to concerns expressed by stakeholders, the Trinity County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and members of the general public regarding fire hazard/risk, high fuel loading and general forest health. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37022 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The watershed is located in T.34N., R.11W., sections 21-29 and 32-36;. Trinity PUD Radio Repeater and - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/09/2018 05/2018 Barbara Ramey Antenna 661-296-9710 ext. 247 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorize TPUD new use of NFS lands for a radio repeater and antenna. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53177 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 32 N. R. 12 W. Section 3 MDM. Trinity River Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 07/2019 Christopher Losi Rehabilitation- Dutch Creek Scoping Start 06/15/2015 530-226-2425 Site Est. Comment Period Public [email protected]. EA Notice 07/2018 us *UPDATED* Description: The US Bureau of Reclamation is proposing channel restoration activities on BLM and Forest Service/NFS Lands along the Trinity River in order to provide suitable habitat for anadromous fish. The Forest Service will authorize activities on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45449 Location: UNIT - Big Bar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T33N R10W Sec. 32, T32N R10W Sec. 4 & 5, Mount Diablo Meridian. Between Johnson Point and Evans Bar, Southwest of Weaverville.
Shasta Trinity National Forest Hayfork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Hayfork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Dubakella Plantations Insect - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Leslie Warta and Disease Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 530-628-1265 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: This project will focus on treatments that will enhance forest resiliency to insect and disease issues within the Dubakella watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53544 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T28N R11W, T 29N R10- 12W, T30N R10-11W, Mount Diablo Meridian. Plantations within Dubakella watershed, which surrounds the community of Wildwood, in southeastern Trinity County, California. Ewing Fuels Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Daniel Ostmann CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 (530) 226-2496 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Fuel reduction treatments are proposed on a 40-acre parcel. Proposed activities may include but are not limited to hand thinning, pruning, piling, and burning. Trinity County Waterworks has a special use permit on approximately 10 acres of the parcel Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53625 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T31N, R11W, S7, M.D.M. Accessed via Reservoir Road in Hayfork, Trinity County, California. Homestake Consolidated - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Todd Moxness Mining Claim Exploration 530-226-2325 CE [email protected] Description: A mining operations proposal to sample for valuable mineral deposits on Homestake Consolidated Mine. Approximately 3,000 cubic yards of material are proposed to be excavated and processed onsite by a trommel wash plant system. Reclamation will occur. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39759 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - The legal location is Township 31, North, Range 11 West, Section 10, Mount Diablo Meridian. The proposed project lies within the Hayfork Creek Watershed, approximately 4 air miles East of Hayfork, California on National Forest System Lands.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Hayfork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Hyampom Community Roads - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2021 06/2021 Daniel Ostmann and Strategic Ridges Est. NOI in Federal Register (530) 226-2496 EIS 06/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Buffer along primary and secondary access roads for the community of Hyampom, CA. Strategic fuelbreaks and supporting landscape level treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46044 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Primary and Secondary access roads around Hyampom, CA. Special Use Permit-Barker - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Lisa Wrenn Creek Road Access Scoping Start 04/05/2018 530-623-1744 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Private landowner access request via existing level 1 (closed) Forest Service road(32N03). Road is 12 feet in width and 2,110 feet in length. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53587 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T32N, R11W, S21, M.D.M. Barker Creek area, northeast of Hayfork, in Trinity County, California. Special Use Permit-Pickett - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Lisa Wrenn Peak Solar Panel Expansion Scoping Start 04/04/2018 530-623-1744 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Trinity County submitted a request to expand the footprint of the current solar panel area at Pickett Peak cellular site by 25'x100'. The expansion will increase power supply, decrease outages, & reduce the amount of time backup generators operate. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53589 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T1N, R7E, S26, H.M. Pickett Peak, on South Fork Mountain east of Ruth Lake, Trinity County, California.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Hayfork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Trinity County Collaborative - - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2019 07/2019 Brenda Olson Roads and Plantations Pilot - Fuels management Scoping Start 05/03/2017 530-226-2422 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 09/2018 Description: Develop and implement a pilot project that tests the three priorities of the Trinity County Collaborative; Social Acceptance, Ecological Sustainably, and Economic Sustainability. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46043 Location: UNIT - Hayfork Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Buffer along 2N10 Indian Valley and 3N08 Butter Creek roads.
Shasta Trinity National Forest McCloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Bartle Grazing Allotment - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Ashley Knight Project 530-226-2432 EA [email protected] Description: The decision to be made is whether or not to authorize grazing and implement allotment management plans on the Bartle Allotment, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards & guidelines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33628 Location: UNIT - McCloud Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - All or parts of T39N: R3E to R2W; T40N: R4E to R2W; T41N: R4E to R2E and R1W to R2W; and T42N: R4E to R3E (Mount Diablo Meridian); Siskiyou County, California. McCloud Ranger District, Siskiyou County, California. East McCloud Plantations - Forest products Cancelled N/A N/A Nisha van Hees Thinning - Vegetation management 530-926-9664 EIS (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Plantation thinning to reduce tree densities and ladder fuels. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31318 Location: UNIT - McCloud Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T39N, R1-3 E; T40N, R 2-3 E; T41 N, R 2-4 E; T42 N, R3-4 E, MBM. East McCloud, about 18 miles northeast of the town of McCloud, CA.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest McCloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Highway 89 Safety - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Heather McRae Enhancement and Forest (other than forest products) Objection Period Legal Notice 530-964-3770 Ecosystem Restoration Project - Fuels management 12/15/2017 [email protected] EIS - Facility management Est. FEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 04/2018 Description: The project will treat vegetation in the vicinity of Hwy 89 between I-5 and Cattle Camp Campground. Project design will include: public safety improvement, forest health, fire restoration, construction of infrastructure, wildlife habitat enhancement Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43770 Location: UNIT - McCloud Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.39N, R1W, Sec. 2-10, 17-18; T.39N, R2W, Sec. 1-3,12; T40N, R1W, Sec. 27,28,31-34; T40N, R2W, Sec.34-36; T40N, R3W, Sec. 32-33; T40N, R4W, Sec. 22-26, 34. Lower McCloud Fuels - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 05/2020 Cindy Diaz Management Project (other than forest products) NOI in Federal Register 530-926-9647 EIS - Fuels management 03/22/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2018 Description: Mechanical and prescribed fire fuels reduction within ~12,000 acres in the Lower McCloud and Lower Squaw Valley Creek watersheds. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31316 Location: UNIT - McCloud Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T37N R2W 5,6; T37N R3W 1-3, 10-12, 14-15, 23; T38N R2W 19, 27-33; T38N R3W 13-15, 22-28, 33-36. Bald Mountain Ridge, Ah-Di- Na, McCloud River, Cabin Creek areas. Toad Mountain Range - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 12/2019 Ashley Knight Management Project Scoping Start 05/07/2010 530-226-2432 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 03/2019 Description: The decision to be made is whether or not to reauthorize grazing, issue a term grazing permit, and implement allotment management plans on one cattle allotment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and guidelines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=31554 Location: UNIT - McCloud Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Toad Mountain Allotment: T40N R1E, T40N R2E, T41N R1E, T41N R2E, T42N R1E, and T42N R2E, multiple secs. (Mt Diablo Meridian). Toad Mountain Allotment: 27 miles east of Mount Shasta City, CA and 27 miles northwest of Fall River Mills, CA.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Mt. Shasta Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Caltrans Mount Bradley - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 05/2019 Stacy Smith Communication Site Proposal Scoping Start 01/17/2017 530-926-9643 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Caltrans has proposed the construction and maintenance of a 12' x 26' equipment shelter with 53' tower for communication purposes related to public safety along Interstate 5. Includes microwave and CCTV equipment for Caltrans use. Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SE1/4 section 22, T39N, R4W, MDBM at the Mt. Bradley Communication Site. Crane Mills Private Road Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Stacy Smith Request Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 530-926-9643 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal for construction, use and maintenance of approximately 500 feet of single lane, graveled surface private road with gate to access private land near Castle Lake. Road would originate from the paved County Road and continue onto private land. Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 13, T39N., R5W, and Section 18, T39N., R4W., MDBM. Between the Castle Lake Campground and Castle Lake Day Use area off of the County road and accessing private land in Section 19. Gateway Phase 2 Trail Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2019 06/2019 Rebecca Cooper EA Scoping Start 01/18/2018 530-926-9610 (Becky) [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2018 Description: Construct ~39 miles of new trails; rehabilitate/restore unauthorized, user-created trails; develop four new trailheads; construct an additional camping loop within McBride Springs Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53089 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N, R3W, S5, 7-8, 16-18, 20, 28, 32; T40N, R4W S2-4, 11-14, 22-24 Mount Diablo Meridian. About 0.5 to 5 miles north and east of the City of Mount Shasta, California.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Mt. Shasta Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Hunter Communications Fiber - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 05/2019 Stacy Smith Optic Line Permit Scoping Start 10/24/2016 530-926-9643 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Hunter Communications has proposed to install approx. 3 miles of new fiber optic line (buried or attached to existing poles) across National Forest land in Mt. Shasta and McCloud along existing roads and road easements or powerlines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48071 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Project is located at 4 locations: Big Canyon (sec.26,T40N.R4W), Everitt Hill (Sec.30, T40N.R3W), Snowman's Hill (Sec.33,T.40N.R3W) and along Highway 89 between Mt. Shasta and McCloud, California. This project is located between Mt. Shasta and McCloud, California along existing roads and powerline corridors at the locations noted. Hunter Communications Weed - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/09/2018 05/2018 Stacy Smith Fiber Installation 530-926-9643 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Installation of a fiber optic cable onto existing phone poles. Project will require addition of up to 15 anchors onto the existing poles to support the additional weight of the fiber. All construction by hand or bucket truck from existing roadways. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53005 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Approximately 1/3 mile W1/2E1/2 Section 4, T41N, R5W, MDBM. North of Interstate 5 west of Weed and south of Edgewood, CA. Located along paved County road. Fiber will be installed on the existing telephone poles running along the County Roadway. Project is located on a small (160 acre) NFS parcel that crosses Interstate 5 just west of Weed, California. McBride Plantations - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Emelia Barnum CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/03/2018 530-926-9620 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Thin, masticate, prescribed burn plantations & construct fuelbreak to increase resilience to insects & disease (and fire). Maintain existing roads; use unauthorized roads temporarily, then decommission. Collaboration with public will be done. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53099 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N, R4W, S3, 4; T41N, R4W, S22-23, 26-28, 32-35 Mt. Diablo Meridian. About 1 mile north of the City of Mount Shasta, California.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Mt. Shasta Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mount Shasta Board and Ski - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Stacy Smith Park Leachfields, Powerlines Scoping Start 11/15/2017 530-926-9643 and Road Reauthorziation [email protected] CE Description: The Shasta-Trinity National Forest proposes to reauthorize the use of maintenance support facilities located on *UPDATED* National Forest System lands and associated with the Mount Shasta Board and Ski Park. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52864 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mount Shasta Board and Ski Park facilities from State Highway 89 north to the parking areas. PG&E Tamarack Peak Passive - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Stacy Smith Reflector Permit 530-926-9643 Reauthorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest proposes to reauthorize PG&E's communication use lease for two passive reflectors that provide radio communication between the Pit 3 powerhouse and McCloud Dam for operation of hydroelectric facilities of FERC License #2106 project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52207 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 11, T.37N., R.2W., MDBM located on Van Sicklin Butte between the McCloud River drainage and the Iron Canyon Reservoir. South of McCloud Dam and reservoir, west of Hawkins Creek Road, north of Iron Canyon Reservoir on Van Sicklin Butte. Reauthorization of Citizens - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Stacy Smith Utility Phone Line Permit 530-926-9643 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reauthorization of 13.26 miles and 13.9 acres of Citizens Utility (dba Frontier Communications) on NFS lands in Shasta and Siskiyou Counties. Line is located in a 10' wide right of way along existing FS roads and/or co-located on Pacific Power poles. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52209 Location: UNIT - Mt. Shasta Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta, Siskiyou. LEGAL - The telephone line is located in NW1/4 sec. 24, T.37N., R1W., sec. 32 and 33, T.40N., R3W; sec. 34, 35, 36, T.40N., R.2W.; sec. 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, T40N., R1W.; sec. 31, T.40N., R.1E.; sec. 12, 13, 18, 19, T.39N., R.1E., , MDBM. the telephone and fiber optic lines across 13.26 miles or 13.9 acres of NFS lands in both Shasta and Siskiyou Counties. The line is located in a 10' wide right of way along existing NFS roads.
Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Bridge Bay Resort & Digger - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2018 11/2018 Andrew Kennedy Bay Marina 20-Year Permit Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 530-275-1587 Issuance [email protected] CE .us *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a new 20-year special use permit (SUP) to replace existing SUP for continued operation & management of Bridge Bay Resort & Digger Bay Marina. No changes will be made to the currently authorized operations or facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50771 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shasta Unit of the National Recreation Area. Shasta Lake. Bridge Bay T34N, R4W, section 33. Digger Bay T33N, R5W, section 12. Chalk Mountain Plantation Thin - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 10/2018 Todd Hamilton and Underburn - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 530-275-1587 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Thin trees in plantations, then underburn in plantations and adjacent areas. Currently 80% of plantation stands are in or above "zone of imminent mortality." Project is within WUI and LSR. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52853 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T37N, R1E, Sec 24, 25 and 34-36; T37N, R2E, Sec 19 and 30-32; T36N, RlE, Sec 1, 2, 12 and 13; T36N, R2E, Sec 4-9, Mount Diablo Meridian. Chalk Mountain--which is located in the area between Big Bend and Lake Britton; south of Road 37N02 (Summit Lake Rd) and north of the Pit River.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region I-5 Corridor Fuels Reduction - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:11/2018 04/2019 Andrew Spain Project NOI in Federal Register 530-275-1587 EIS 04/22/2011 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2018 Description: Reduction of fuels build up on National Forest System lands in and around communities and infrastructure, and protection of municipal watersheds through fuels reduction. Includes a non-significant Forest Plan amendment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30238 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T34N, R4W, Sec.1- 11,15,16,18-22,27-33; T34N, R5W, Sec.1-4,6,8-16,22-27; T35N, R3W, Sec.5-8,17-20,30; T35N, R4W, Sec.18-20,24-26,29-36; T35N, R5W, Sec.1-4,8-15,17,20-29,33-36; T36N, R5W,Sec.34,35. Whiskeytown- Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, Shasta Unit, and Shasta McCloud Management Unit. Interstate 5 corridor north of Shasta Lake to the Shasta Lake Ranger District boundary. Lehigh Southwest Land - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Stacy Smith Exchange Comment Period Public Notice 530-926-9643 EA 09/14/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Exchange 2 parcels of National Forest System lands next to an active limestone mine (Gray Rocks mine) operated by Lehigh for a private inholding of land along the McCloud River Arm of Shasta Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39760 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Portions of Section 21, Township 35N, Range 3W; Portions of Sections 2 and 3, Township 33N, Range 4W. Whiskeytown-Shasta- Trininty National Recreation Area, Shasta Lake. Mountain Gate Community - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Joseph Stubbendick Services District 20-year Permit 530-275-1587 CE [email protected] Description: Reauthorize use & occupancy of NFS lands for Mt. Gate CSD by issuing new 20-year term special use authorization. Replace & relocate approx. 1100' of compromised waterline 200' to the west. All work w/in currently dry drawdown zone of Shasta Lake. Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Permit covers approximately 4 acres for MGCSD operations located in portions of the NE 1/4 Section 4 T.33N., R.4W. & S 1/2 Section 33 T.34N., R.4W. M.D.M.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Packers Bay Invasive Plant - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Todd Johnson Species Removal Project - Vegetation management Objection Period Legal Notice 530-275-1587 EA (other than forest products) 12/26/2017 [email protected] Description: Removal of non-native Scotch, French & Spanish brooms using an integrated approach on about 112 acres of National Forest System lands. A combination of treatments, including herbicide, manual cutting, hand pulling & prescribed fire will be used. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=31038 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Township 34 North, Range 4 West, Sections 20, 21, 28 and 29, Mt. Diablo base and meridian. About 13 air miles north of the City of Redding, within the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area near Packers Bay. Salt Creek Resort Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Paulette Kelly Permit Scoping Start 12/08/2017 530-275-1587 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a new 20-year special use permit (SUP) to replace existing SUP for continued operation and management of Salt Creek Resort. No changes will be made to the currently authorized operations or facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37327 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T. 35 N., R. 4 W., Section 32 MDM. Salt Creek Inlet, Shasta Lake, Shasta Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. 19194 Lower Salt Creek Road, Lakehead, CA. Shasta Lake RV Resort and - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Paulette Kelly Campground 20-Year Permit Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 530-275-1587 Issuance [email protected] CE Description: Issuance a new 20-year special use permit (SUP) to replace existing SUP for continued operation and *UPDATED* management of Shasta Lake RV Resort & Campground. No changes will be made to the currently authorized operations or facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50780 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shasta Unit of the National Recreation Area. T35N, R5W, section 24. 20433 Lakeshore Drive, Lakehead.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Shasta Lake Water Resources - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Lesley Yen Investigation--Forest Service 530-275-1587 Connected Actions [email protected] EIS Description: Bureau of Reclamation is proposing to increase height of Shasta Dam. Forest Service (FS) has jurisdiction over NFS lands w/in the NRA. Connected actions will require authorization by permit or other suitable instrument issued by the FS to the Bureau. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42376 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shasta Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Shasta Marina at Packers Bay - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2018 12/2018 Andrew Kennedy 20-Year Permit Issuance Scoping Start 07/06/2015 530-275-1587 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] .us *UPDATED* Notice 05/2018 Description: Reauthorize use & occupancy of NFS lands for marina at Packers Bay by issuing new 20-year special use permit. Extend boat ramp. Expand existing leach fields & boat maintenance shop. Pave existing gravel parking lot. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46629 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Township 34 North, Range 4 West, Section 29. Packers Bay on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake. Shasta Unit of the Whiskeytown- Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Sugarloaf Mt. and Bass Mt. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Joseph Stubbendick Communication Authorizations Scoping Start 08/17/2017 530-242-5539 Issuances [email protected] CE Description: Re-authorize twelve (6 at each site) communication use authorizations at Sugarloaf Mt. and Bass Mt. Electronic *UPDATED* Sites for terms of 30 years. No changes will be made to the currently authorized operations or facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50766 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf Mountain: SW 1/4 section 4, T 35 N, R 5 W ; approximately 3 miles east of Lakehead. Bass Mountain: NW 1/4 section 7, T 33 N, R 4 W; approximately 3 miles north of the City of Shasta Lake.
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Ubiquitel Bass Mountain - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Joseph Stubbendick Communication Site Upgrade Scoping Start 10/09/2015 530-242-5539 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Upgrade existing communications equipment to 4G capability and issue a new authorization to replace existing authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44235 Location: UNIT - Shasta Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 33 North, Range 4 West, Section 7 MDM.
Shasta Trinity National Forest Weaverville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Howe Ditch Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Stephanie Riess CE - Special use management Scoping Start 01/02/2018 530-623-1755 [email protected]. *UPDATED* us Description: Render inoperable unauthorized water diversion structures on East Weaver Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52921 Location: UNIT - Weaverville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The unauthorized diversion structures on East Weaver Creek are just north of the town of Weaverville, in township 34N, range 9W, section 30. Special Use Permit-Schroeder - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Lisa Wrenn Road Access Scoping Start 04/04/2018 530-623-1744 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Private landowner requested access his private property via Forest Service road 37N19YD. This road will require some vegetation removal, reshaping/blading, & drainage maintenance. A Forest Service specified gate is proposed at the intersection. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53588 Location: UNIT - Weaverville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - T37N, R8W, S8&16, M.D.M. Southwest of Coffee Creek in Trinity County, California.
Shasta Trinity National Forest Yolla Bolla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Shasta Trinity National Forest Yolla Bolla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Beegum Watershed Restoration - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 06/2019 Brad Rust EA - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/04/2011 530-226-2427 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2018 Description: Road-related improvements, including road decommissioning and safe OHV recreation opportunities, in the Beegum Creek Watershed of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35256 Location: UNIT - Yolla Bolla Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta, Tehama. LEGAL - The watershed is located in T.29N., R.11W., sections 24 through 26 and 35 through 36; T.28N., R.11W., sections 1, 2, and 11 through 13; T.28N., R.10W., sections 1 through 27 and 34 through 36; T.27N.,. Beegum Creek watershed in the South Fork Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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