Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 Coconino 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
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) APS 69kv Power Line Permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 10/2017 Judy Adams Childs-Irving Line Scoping Start 08/12/2015 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a permit to replace the expired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower License. Existing 69 kV line that was part of the Childs Irving Power operation and covered under the old license. Has been in continuous operation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47114 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Line that travels from Childs substation to Irving power plant area. Includes small sections of the Tonto NF where it crosses Fossil Creek. AZ Public Service-Salt River - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 04/2018 Heather Snow Project ROW Vegetation (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/09/2015 505-842-3445 Management with Herbicides - Special use management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 08/2017 Description: FS must decide whether to allow APS and SRP to include using herbicides as a method to manage vegetation on existing APS and SRP transmission ROW within five National Forests in Arizona. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45771 Location: UNIT - Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arizona Public Service Company and Salt River Project Rights of Way across the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto National Forests. See map on website.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 1 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Arizona National Scenic Trail - Regulations, Directives, Developing Proposal Expected:12/2018 02/2019 Julie Molzahn Comprehensive Plan Orders Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 406-826-4352 EA - Land management planning [email protected] - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Land ownership management - Land acquisition - Special use management - Facility management - Road management Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for the Arizona National Scenic Trail and management corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49535 Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail goes from the Coronado NM to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 2 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Marcos Roybal River Comprehensive River Orders NOI in Federal Register 928-203-2915 Management Plan 11/29/2016 comments- EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal southwestern- Register 10/2017 coconino- [email protected] Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek, per Wild and Scenic Rivers Act requirements. View Fossil Creek general information. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=27457 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/07/2017 05/2017 Elizabeth Munding River Interim Management Vault - Road management (928) 203-2914 Toilets Project [email protected] CE ed.us *UPDATED* Description: Add vault toilets in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor in order to provide adequate sanitation for existing visitation and to protect river values, including water quality and natural and cultural resources Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51085 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Coconino and Tonto national forests. On the Coconino, access is from State Highway 260 on FR 708 near Camp Verde. On the Tonto, access is from Strawberry via foot trail off of FR 708.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 3 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Four Forest Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 02/2019 Annette Fredette Initiative Rim Country Project - Forest products NOI in Federal Register 928 226 4684 EIS - Vegetation management 06/26/2015 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal .us - Fuels management Register 08/2017 - Watershed management - Road management Description: Landscape-scale restoration on the Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, and Tonto National Forests of ponderosa pine ecosystems, designed to maintain, improve, and restore ecosystem structure, pattern, function, and resiliency. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/4fri/planning/?cid=stelprd3837085 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino NF; Black Mesa and Lakeside Ranger Districts, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts, Tonto National Forest. Western Area Power - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Mike Dechter Administration Glen Canyon- (other than forest products) Scoping Start 04/20/2016 505-829-3535 x 3109 Rogers 230/345kV Integrated - Special use management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Vegetation Mgmt Program Notice 10/2017 EA Description: Western is proposing to implement a operation and maintenance (O&M) and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program on the Rogers-Glen Canyon section of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) Transmission System. Includes use of herbicides. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49397 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Pima, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This transmission line runs throughout the Coconino National Forest and through portions of the Tonto National Forest.
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 4 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Changes to Motor Vehicle - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2018 11/2018 Mike Dechter Designations - Watershed management Scoping Start 11/17/2015 928-527-3416 EA - Road management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 03/2018 Description: Changes to designations (as currently shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map)for motor vehicles on roads, trails, and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47435 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads, trails and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest. Plan Revision for the Coconino - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Vernon Keller National Forest DEIS NOA in Federal Register 928-527-3415 EIS 12/20/2013 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2017 Description: Revision of the Coconino National Forest's Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) that guides activities on the Coconino NF such as recreation management and improvement of ecosystem health. For more information, visit http://go.usa.gov/gnzY Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5334655 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Coconino National Forest.
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Seven Communication - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Judy Adams Poles (including Village of Oak Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-203-7506 Creek) [email protected] CE Description: At each, install a 65-foot, 12 sided, weathering steel poles, direct buried with 10 foot underground,800MHz antenna, a 2 foot Microwave dish, a Cambium PTP650 ODU (self-contained transceiver unit, 2 cabinets for radio/battery and access existing road Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50283 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - T16N R6E, Sec 8; T19N, R6E, Sec 14, 33 & 34; T18N, R6E, Sec 34;T16N, R9E, Sec 29; T14N, R11E, Sec 32. Pine Vly/Lee Mtn, Village of Oak Creek; Oak Creek Vista; Cave Springs; Indian Pt; Happy Jack by Discovery Telescope; north of CC Cragin Reservoir; North of Surveyor Cyn above Oak Cr Cyn.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 5 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Transmission Line Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Judy Adams Reissuances (4 Lines) Scoping Start 10/01/2007 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of expired power line permits: Flagstaff-Prescott 230kV line, Flagstaff-Leupp 230kV line, Tuba City 69kV line, Flagstaff-Prescott 115/69kV line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50848 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations crossing the forest from the Verde Valley north to the forest boundary along Leupp Road. AT&T Permit Reissuances - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Steve Martinet CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 928-527-3418 [email protected] Description: Reissuances of 3 buried communication lines. 1) Hwy180 near Kendrick Park to Hwy89 to Doney Park 2)Doney to I40 east and south to JW Powell 3)I17 to Schnebly Hill to Sedona south along Hwy89A to Cottonwood. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51529 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing lines crossing Hwy180 to Hwy 89A;Doney Park east along I40 and south to I17; Parallel to I17 to Schnebly Hill Road to Sedona and south along hwy89A to Cottonwood. NPG Cable of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Steve Martinet Arizona/Suddenlink Issuance of 928-527-3418 New Permit [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG Cable/Suddenlink for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the Red Rock and Flagstaff Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33334 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several locations on the Flagstaff and Red Rock Districts.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 6 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region Unisource Energy Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Steve Martinet Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuances of expiring master permit for buried natural gas lines in various locations around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51531 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley.
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region A-1 Mountain Grazing - Grazing management Completed Actual: 06/06/2017 06/2017 Jessica Richardson Allotment Project 928-527-8219 EA [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Description: This project would determine whether and to what extent a term grazing permit would be issued to continue livestock grazing on the A-1 Mountain Grazing Allotment through an environmental assessment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48083 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - This allotment is located within all or portions of T21N R6E Sections 1-3, 10, 11, and 13-15; T21N R7E Section 7; and T22N R6E Sections 34-36 of the Gila and Salt River Meridian. The allotment is flanked on the east by of the City of Flagstaff and on the west by the Maxwell Springs allotment. AZ Public Service Mt Elden - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Steve Martinet Distribution Line Rebuild Scoping Start 06/27/2017 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: APS is proposing to rebuild portions of the distribution line that failed in 2015 from severe weather. The new proposal is designed to withstand locally severe winter weather conditions. All the ground disturbing activities restricted to the ROW. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52088 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 36, T.22N.,R.7E, Section 1, T.21N., R.7E and Section 6, T.21N., R.8E., G&SRM. The power line begins at the base of Mt. Elden and goes to the top of the mountain to the Mt. Elden communication Site. The power line is located north of Flagstaff, Az.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 7 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Bar M, Newman, and Flag South - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Brian Poturalski Fuels Reduction Project (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-527-8264 CE - Fuels management [email protected] Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to conduct a review to determine the effects of using prescribed fire to treat areas not identified for treatment within the Four Forest Restoration Initiative footprint. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51516 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations on the Flagstaff Ranger District. Cosnino Road Private Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 07/2017 Steve Martinet Permits Scoping Start 03/21/2017 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of 3 private road permits to access private property from Cosnino Road. Reissue permits for Chappell(previously Lehman) and Brinkman and new permit for Serna. Include blocking multiple access points and defining roads. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near the corner of Townsend Winona Road and Cosnino Road near Flagstaff. El Paso Natural Gas Co - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Steve Martinet Installation of Ground Bed, 928-527-3418 Rectifier and Campstone [email protected] Generator Description: Install a new Cathodic Protection System within El Paso Natural Gas Company's existing 120 foot right-of-way on CE lands administered by the Coconino National Forest. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On lands administered by the Flagstaff Ranger District. Approximately 8 miles southeast from the Peaks District Office and due north of Forest Service Road 9149T. Flagstaff District Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Steve Martinet Reissuances Spring 2017 Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Reissue permits for a water quality monitoring well for Fairfield Fort Valley and a flood control structure in Sinclair Wash for Coconino County, Mormon Lake Water Company pipeline, Belle Springs Road permit Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51527 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 25, T22N, R6E Fairfield: Section 36, T21N,R6E Coconino County.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 8 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Flagstaff Ranger District - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Jessica Richardson October 2016 CE Week Special Scoping Start 03/21/2017 Actual: 05/31/2017 928-527-8219 Use New Authorizations [email protected] CE ed.us Description: Propose to reissue several special use permits in various locations that have expired. Uses include private road use permits, waterline/springs/storage tank infrastructures, and research permit . Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50543 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Through the administrative boundaries of the Flagstaff Ranger District. Flagstaff Ranger District - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Jessica Richardson Planting Project (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to plant multiple locations across the district which were deforested due to wildfires. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49199 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities will occur at multiple locations across the Flagstaff Ranger District. Forest Road 128A - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Richardson Improvements. - Road management 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us Description: In order to provide safer access to the Northern Arizona Shooting Range, the Arizona Game & Fish Department is requesting the ability to improve Forest Service Road 128A. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Northern Arizona Shooting Range is located east of Flagstaff, south of the Winona Exit (#211) on I40.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 9 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Heart Trail & Little Elden Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Brian Poturalski Realignment Project Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 928-527-8264 CE [email protected] Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District and its partners are proposing to realign segments of two trails within the Dry Lake Hills Trail system:Heart Trail and Little Elden Trail. Realignment would been done using hand tools. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51515 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Little Elden Trail winds along the north side of Little Elden Mountain located within Flagstaff, Az off FR556. This project is located within all or sections of Township 22N, Range 8E, Sec. 30. Highway 180 Motorized Trails - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2019 04/2020 Patrick McGervey EA Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 928-527-8240 [email protected] Description: The goal of this project is to provide Forest visitors with a sustainable motorized, multi-use trail system along the Hwy 180 corridor that minimizes impacts to natural resources and social concerns/issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37330 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N., R6E., portions of sec. 4, 5, 8, 9 and T23N., R6E., portions of sec. 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32. The Highway 180 corridor, near Forest Road 151 on the east side and Wing Mountain on the west side. Kinnikinick Lake Fish Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Mike Dechter Improvement Scoping Start 07/03/2017 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] Description: Placement of juniper trees and catfish houses in Kinnikinick Lake to improve fish habitat to foster more and larger game fish for enhanced recreational opportunity Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52172 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kinnikinick Lake, approximately 9 miles east of Mormon Lake. McCormick Pit Native Material - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Judy Adams Site 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal by Coconino County obtain a permit to continue disposing of native dirt and rock flood debris in the McCormick Pit. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 8, T23N, R8E. Along Hwy 89 north of Sunset Crater.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 10 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Brian Poturalski Recreation Planning 928-527-8264 EA comments- southwestern- coconino- [email protected] Description: This project is planning for non-motorized recreation for trails, special uses and facilities in the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area. The next round of public involvement will be related to alternative development in summer 2014. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38239 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area encompasses the Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills area north of Flagstaff, AZ, and includes Forest Roads 420, 556, and 557. The forest boundary marks the southern and eastern edges of the project. Mt. Elden Hang Gliding Launch - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Brian Poturalski Site Special Use Permit - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-527-8264 CE [email protected] Description: This is a project that would re-issue a Special Use Permit to Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to continue use of NFS lands and roads for access to an established launch site location. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47868 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R7E, Sec. 36 SW ¼. The project area is located in the southwest portion of the Turkey Park area on top of Mt. Elden. NAU Parks & Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jessica Richardson Backpacking Outfitting & - Special use management Scoping Start 12/06/2016 928-527-8219 Guiding Special Use Permit [email protected] CE ed.us Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to issue a outfitting and guiding priority special use permit (FSH 2709.14 53.1m)to the Parks and Recreation Management Program at Northern Arizona University for the purpose of outdoor education. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49197 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Backpacking events will take place at a variety of locations within designated wilderness areas on the Coconino National Forest.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 11 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Oak Creek Rim Switchbacks - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 04/2018 Judy Adams Communication Site Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to build a 120 foot tall communication tower, support equipment shelter, buried power line connection and common carrier microwave system to support improved cellular communications along Hwy 89A in Oak Creek Canyon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50280 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of highway 89A across from Oak Creek Vista Recreation site. Old Walnut Canyon Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Judy Adams Improvements Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal by the City of Flagstaff to improve Old Walnut Canyon Road to private property and obtain an authorization for operation and maintenance of this corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50275 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the existing Old Walnut Canyon Road (forest road 303) to the last private property. Sheeps Crossing FUTS Trail - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: City of Flagstaff is proposing to obtain a permit to construct a portion of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System 10 foot wide aggregate trail with 2 foot native shoulders to complete section of the trail system. Drainage work on Highway Stock tank. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51553 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From JW Powell to connect to a culvert that crosses under I-17 toward Fort Tuthill outside of Flagstaff. T20N, R7E, Section 5.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 12 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 09/2020 Jessica Richardson Forest Health Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 08/06/2012 928-527-8219 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 07/2017 ed.us Description: This project is designed to reduce improve forest and watershed health in the Turkey Butte and Barney Pasture area. Project activities would include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed burning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37244 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Including all or portions of: T19N, R4E, Sec1,2,12,13,24-26,35,36; T19N, R5E, Sec 1-36; T19N, R6E, Sec 19,29-33; T18N, R4E, Sections 1,2,11,12; T18N, R5E, Sec 1,2,4-9,17,18; T18N, R6E, Sec 5-7. West of Highway 89 and East of Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. South of Oak Creek Canyon Natural Research Area, and North of the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. Wedding Planner Outfitting & - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Richardson Guiding Special Use Permit - Special use management 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District proposes to issue a Priority Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding Services to a wedding planner. This permit would authorize up to 10 weddings/ year at established locations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49196 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Weddings will take place at a variety of locations on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Arizona National Scenic Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Brady Vandragt Reroute, Hay Meadow Trailhead Scoping Start 02/10/2017 928-477-5052 to Gooseberry Springs [email protected] Trailhead Description: The project is to reroute three segments (totaling 18 miles) of the existing trail off of Forest System Roads to a CE non-motorized pathway. In addition, up to 20 new range gates will be installed at range fence lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50810 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The AZNST reroute segments are located on an 18 mile stretch of trail from the Hay Meadow Trailhead off of SR87, north to the Gooseberry Springs Trailhead southwest of FH3 (Lake Mary Road).
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 13 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Buck Mountain Lookout Tower - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Jeffery Thumm Viewshed Project - Fuels management Scoping Start 05/07/2014 928-477-5037 CE [email protected] Description: The project proposes to thin trees and reduce fuel loads around Buck Mountain Lookout Tower to extend the viewshed, improve the ability to detect wildfires and to reduce the threat of fire that could destroy the tower. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42985 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Buck Mountain LO: T15N, R9E, Sec. 20, SE SE 1/4, G&SRM. Forested stands around Buck Mountain Lookout. Cragin Watershed Protection - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Polly Haessig Project Comment Period Public Notice 928-477-5007 EA 06/01/2017 [email protected] Description: Fuels reduction over about 64,000 acres within and adjacent to the watersheds that drain into the C. C. Cragin (formerly known as Blue Ridge) Reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46075 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not defined at this time. Within all/parts of East Clear Creek-Blue Ridge Reservoir, Miller Canyon, Bear Canyon, Webber, Pine Creek, Windmill Draw-Jacks Canyon, Long Valley Draw and East Clear Creek - Clear Creek watersheds. Hutch Mountain - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/20/2017 06/2017 Judy Adams Communication Site 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to construct a commercial communication facility, including building, tower and solar power structures to provide improved wireless and other communication services in the area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47876 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 36, Township 17 North, Range 9 East, G&SRM. Hutch Mountain off Forest administrative road 135B on saddle near fire lookout.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 14 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Long Valley Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/11/2017 05/2017 Christopher MacDonald Restoration - Watershed management 928-635-8354 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Restoration of a wet meadow ecosystem using mechanized equipment to stabilize channels and installing rock and timber-based structures to better manage the flow of water and stabilize meadow soils. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50793 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Long Valley; Along State Hwy 87, approximately 2 miles west of Clints Well. Both areas are highly visible meadows along the State Highway, FR 141, and FR 147A. Special Use Permit Areas for - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/07/2017 04/2017 Susan Lankford Group Gatherings, Mogollon 928-477-2255 Rim District [email protected] CE Description: Two group camp sites are proposed for issuance of temporary Special Use Permits(SUPs) for groups of 75 or *UPDATED* more people or for recreation events that involve a fee. The Dane Spring site on FR321A is the only site that was approved at decision. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44145 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Two locations are proposed. One is on FR702A along FH3 and the other is on FR321A near Dane Spring. At the decision the only site approved was Dane Spring. Wallin Private Land Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: Private road access to land near Lake Mary Road and Clints Well. Existing road not currently open to the public. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52146 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Road to private land near Clints Well, near Forest Road 680.
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 15 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region 2017 Spring Red Rock District - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Steve Martinet Permit Reissuances Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Permits for private roads Macaluso, Old Schoolhouse, Aerie Conservancy, Boynton Rock LTD, Stuckenschneider. Pine Valley Water pipeline, Camp Verde drainage/weir, Camp Verde Sewer line, Camp Verde Water Company pipeline, Clear Ck and Fossil Gages Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52103 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations around the Red Rock Ranger District. Apache Maid Rangeland - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Marc Stavropoulos Management Analysis - Grazing management 928-203-7517 EA - Vegetation management [email protected]. (other than forest products) us - Watershed management Description: Analyze the conditions on the Apache Maid Range Allotment and its potential to continue to support livestock grazing with the principles of Adaptive Management. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35392 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Rock Ranger District. City of Sedona Chapel Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Steve Martinet Authorization and Sewer Line Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of an authorization to the City of Sedona for the existing Chapel Road including possible widening for bike paths and sidewalks and amending their current sewer transmission line permit to include sewer along this corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52148 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chapel Road in Sedona.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 16 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cornville Community Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Sarah Belcher CE 928-203-7521 [email protected] Description: Construct a trail on National Forest Lands adjacent to Cornville's existing Windmill Park. This trail would be an extension of the existing trail in Windmill Park. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R4E, Section 3. Town of Cornville, adjacent to Windmill Park. Girdner Area Trails Planning - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 01/2018 Adam Barnett CE Scoping Start 01/12/2016 928-203-7529 [email protected] Description: Up to 10 miles of non motorized multi-use trails will be proposed for the area near the Girdner Trail west of Sedona and north of SR89A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48242 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near the Girdner Trail west of Sedona and north of SR89A. Green Private Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2018 02/2018 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2017 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: Proposed access to private property off the Chavez Ranch Road near Sedona. Single driveway access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52147 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chavez Ranch Road between private parcels near Sedona. Hurley Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: Authorization for existing road to private property off the Page Springs Road near Cornville. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52149 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near private land along Page Springs Road.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 17 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region I-17 Hog Water Communication - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Judy Adams Site Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 928-203-7506 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a new communication 150 foot tall tower, buildings and solar power system to improve wireless service along Interstate 17. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52150 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 35, T16 N., R6 E, G&SRM. Along I-17 and Forest Road 689 near an existing ADOT storage site and Rarrick Canyon. Ike's Backbone - Grazing management Completed Actual: 06/07/2017 06/2017 Kathleen Sevy EA 928-203-7537 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Evaluate the vacant Ike's Backbone grazing allotment for closure due to infeasibility of managing grazing on it because of size and topography. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46354 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ike's Backbone grazing allotment. Old Indian Road Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: Proposal from private landowners to drive and do maintenance, including minor improvements to an administrative road in Oak Creek Canyon referred to as Old Indian Road Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51554 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing road on the east side of Oak Creek from Indian Gardens south to the Rainbow Trout Farm area.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 18 of 19 Coconino National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Sedona-Oak Creek Alternative - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Nicole Branton Transportation Study - Special use management 928-203-7501 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal includes a shuttle operation, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements. Proposal also includes additional parking areas and modifications to parking at existing sites. Canceled: Project canceled at this time due to changed priorities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42125 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Recreation sites on State Hwy 179 North of the FS Visitor Center and Ranger district, Cathedral Rock trailhead and road, and Recreation sites on U.S. Hwy 89A from Sedona Uptown to Oak Creek Overlook. Tobias/Flynn Road Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Judy Adams EA Comment Period Public Notice 928-203-7506 12/15/2011 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a road from SR179 to private property across Oak Creek from Poco Diablo and Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. Proposal is the result of litigation requiring the Forest Service to provide an easement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=15870 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 19 of 19 Coconino National Forest