Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 Tonto National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring Nationwide Gypsy Moth Management in the - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 01/2013 Noel Schneeberger United States: A Cooperative (other than forest products) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 610-557-4121 Approach 09/19/2008 [email protected]. EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal us Register 12/2011 Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
Land Management Planning - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Larry Hayden Rule Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-205-1559 EIS 02/25/2011 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
Nationwide Aerial Application - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Glen Stein of Fire Retardant on National Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 208-869-5405 Forest System Lands. 05/13/2011 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) APS Sycamore 69kV Powerline - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Tamarya Pike Permit Reissuance 480-595-3370 CE [email protected] Description: Update and re-authorize Arizona Public Service 69-kV power transmission line across approximately 17 miles of NFS lands Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District, Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. East of I-17 from Dugas south to Black Canyon City. Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:08/2012 04/2013 Elizabeth Dykstra River Comprehensive River Orders Scoping Start 03/29/2011 928-527-3419 Management Plan Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 03/2012 Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek as described in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The project is on both the Coconino National Forest and the Tonto National Forest. Web Link: http://redrockcountry.org/fossil/index.shtml Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest.
Tonto National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Mt. Ord Underground 12 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2011 01/2012 Mark McEntarffer kV Cable Replacement Scoping Start 10/05/2009 602-225-5239 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 06/2011 Description: Replace the underground 12 kV line that spurs off of FR 524 near Reno Pass to the top of Mt. Ord. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29533 Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T 6 N, R 9 E, Section 2. North of FR 524 near Mt. Ord.
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Tonto National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Canyon, Christopher and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2011 03/2012 Julia Camp Haigler Creeks Aquatic Habitat - Watershed management Scoping Start 12/22/2010 928-462-4340 Enhancements Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 10/2011 Description: Enhance aquatic habitat in approximately 5 miles of Canyon Creek, two segments of Haigler Creek totaling 3.5 miles, and two segments of Christopher Creek totally approximately 1.5 miles all of which occur on the USFS Tonto National Forest (TNF). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34189 Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Approximately 5 miles of Canyon Creek, two segments of Haigler Creek totaling 3.5 miles, and two segments of Christopher Creek totally approximately 1.5 miles. Development of Trail - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:12/2012 01/2013 Gregory Schuster Management Objectives for - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 602-225-5362 National Forest System Trails [email protected] CE Description: Development of trail management objectives for National Forest System trails on the Tonto National Forest
Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest. Integrated Treatment of - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2011 02/2012 Patti Fenner Noxious and Invasive Weeds (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/25/2004 (602)225-5386 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2011 Description: Eradication, containment, or control of noxious weed and invasive plant species forestwide using an integrated approach. Treatment methods may include cultural, physical, mechanical, biological, or chemical control measures. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=4454 Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Forestwide.
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Tonto National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Outfitter Guide Needs - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2013 01/2013 Gregory Schuster Assessment/Compliance with - Special use management Scoping Start 03/24/2011 602-225-5362 2008 Regulations Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 09/2012 Description: Evaluate current Outfitter Guide direction in the Forest Plan and bring into compliance with 2008 directives, includes appropriate NEPA and associated Plan Amendment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36856 Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest. Tonto National Forest - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2012 08/2012 Genevieve Johnson Motorized Travel Management - Road management Scoping Start 10/23/2009 602-225-5213 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2011 Description: The Tonto National Forest is in the process of implementing the Travel Management Rule which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized vehicle use and determining suitable locations for dispersed camping. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28967 Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest.
Tonto National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region Bull and Jim Claims Uranium - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2011 10/2011 Karyn Harbour Drilling Exploration - Minerals and Geology Scoping Start 05/27/2009 602-225-5272 CE [email protected] Description: Conduct exploratory drilling to assess the potential presence and depth of uranium ore deposits on both the Bull and Jim Claims. Bull: Drill one to five holes at one pad/site. Jim: Drill five holes at three different pads/sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27671 Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District, Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Bull Claims: T5N, R15E, S19. Jim Claims: T5N, R14E, S31, and T5N, R13E, S25. Bull Claims are located within the Tonto Basin RD. Jim Claims are within the Pleasant Valley RD.
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Tonto National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region Mazatzal Wilderness Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/31/2011 09/2011 Gregory Schuster Reconstruction 602-225-5362 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruction of trail system inside Willow Fire burn area/Mazatzal Wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36855 Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Yavapai. Willow Fire burn area/Mazatzal Wilderness. Reissue Permit for Arizona - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Mark McEntarffer Public Service 345kv - Cholla Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 602-225-5239 to Pinnacle Peak Powerline [email protected] CE Description: The re-issuance of permit for existing Arizona Public Service 345KV - Cholla to Pinnacle Peak Powerline. To *NEW LISTING* maintain and operate 345kv power transmission line and steel lattice towers within a 315' wide Right-of Way. Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa. Line runs NE to SW across USFS land from Section 3 T12N, R11E to Section 17 T5N, R6E. Line originates at Cholla Powerplant at Joseph City, AZ to the Pinnacle Peak Substation in North Phoenix. Salt River Allotments - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2012 06/2012 Kathy Nelson Vegetative Management EIS - Vegetation management Est. NOI in Federal Register 602-225-5328 EIS (other than forest products) 06/2011 [email protected] - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The Tonto National Forest will prepare and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve ecological conditions within the project area usig tools such as fire and grazing management and to authorize continued livestock grazing. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36074 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Southwestern Region 3, Tonto National Forest, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts along the Salt River corridor.
Tonto National Forest Cave Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Tonto National Forest Cave Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Arizona Game & Fish Water - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2011 10/2011 Andre Silva Developments Special Use - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 08/2011 480-595-3381 Permit & Categorical Exclusion [email protected] CE Description: Maintenance of 13 AGFD wildlife water developments on the Cave Creek Ranger District. NEPA compliance and special use permit needed for continued use / maintenance of water catchments that were built during the 1970¿s by AFGD. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36801 Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa, Yavapai. Cave Creek Ranger District, Tonto NF, Arizona. Bartlett Flats Toilet - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2011 09/2011 Tamarya Pike CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2011 480-595-3370 [email protected] Description: A CXT toilet will be replaced at Bartlett Flats 100ft from the existing dirt ramp to replace an aging toilet.
Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. Bartlett Flats.
Johnson Ranch-Ranch - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kelly Jardine Associated Facilities (480) 595-3370 CE [email protected] Description: Update and reauthorize a special use permit for existing buildings, fences, concrete lined pond/pool and drilled wells. Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - Township 7, Range 6, Section 11 & 12. Southeast of Horseshoe Dam. Lower Camp Creek Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Tamarya Pike Maintenance 480-595-3370 CE [email protected] Description: Update and reauthorize an existing special use permit for 1.1 mile of road 24F (lower Camp Creek Road). Special use permit authorizes road and gate maintenance. This road provides access to 18 recreation residences. Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - Township 7, Range 5, Section 35 and Township 6, Range 5, Section 2. Lower Camp Creek Road 24F.
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Tonto National Forest Cave Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Seven Springs Water - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Tamarya Pike Conveyance Improvements 480-595-3370 EA [email protected] Description: Authorize existing improvements to collect and convey claimed water across National Forest System Lands from Seven Springs to the Cartwright Ranch Property. Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - T.7N., R.5E., Sec. 9, G&SRBM. 11 miles North of Tonto Hills.
Tonto National Forest Globe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Activities Connected to the - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2011 12/2011 Celeste Kinsey Pinto Valley Mine Scoping Start 08/27/2010 602-225-5248 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 06/2011 Description: The proposed action is a consolidated authorization to extend previously authorized and/or ongoing activities and uses on National Forest System lands, and limited expansion of existing surface uses for ancillary operations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33272 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T1N, R13E, S 1, 2, 14, 23, 24, & 25. T1N, R14E, S 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, & 32. T1S, R14E, S 4 & 5. T2N, R13E, S 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 34, & 35. The Pinto Valley Mine is located approximately three miles north of US Highway 60 on Pinto Valley Road (Forest Road 287), and approximately six miles west of Miami, Gila County, Arizona. Arizona Water Company Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2012 01/2012 Paul Burghard Well and Transmission Line Scoping Start 06/10/2009 928-402-6221 CE [email protected] Description: Reissue Special Use Permit for maintaining and using an existing water well registered to Arizona Water Company and associated water transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26791 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T2N,R15E,SE1/4NW1/4, Sec. 33, G&SRBM and T2N,R15E,W1/2, Sec.33, SE1/4, Sec.32, G&SRBM. N on FR188 to Nugget Wash, NE on FR594, transmission line begins at forest boundary, extends to junction of FR2619 where well is located.
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Tonto National Forest Globe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Capitan, Coolidge/Parker and - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2011 06/2011 Ernest Gipson Ranger Station Allotment 215 Comment Period Legal 928-402-6200 Management Plans Notice 08/30/2007 [email protected] EA Description: Update management direction for the three grazing allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=1362 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. South of Globe.
Carol Spring Prescribed Fire - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 09/2012 Quentin Johnson EA 215 Comment Period Legal 928-402-6200 Notice 01/14/2009 [email protected] Description: Treat approximately 8000 acres on Carol Spring Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27523 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T4N, R17E. Carol Spring Mountain, east of Highway 60. Globe Ranger District - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2012 01/2012 Paul Burghard Recreation Residence Scoping Start 11/24/2009 928-402-6221 Consistency Review and [email protected] continuation Determination Description: Consistency Review to determine if Globe recreation residence tract is consistent with the 1985 Tonto Forest Plan CE as amendended. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23776 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Top of Pinal Mountains.
Horseshoe Bend Wilderness - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Donald Sullivan Boundary Gate Project Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 928-402-6236 CE [email protected] Description: Delineate Salt River Canyon Wilderness boundary on Forest Road 219 at Horseshoe Bend by replacinga gate and adding about 20 feet of pipe rail barrier near the beginning of private land at the end of Forest Road 219 and pruning/removing vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35557 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T3N, R15E Section 2. Approximately eight miles east of the Highway 288 Salt River Bridge.
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Tonto National Forest Globe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Magnetotelluric Geophysical - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Lee Ann Atkinson Survey Scoping Start 10/17/2011 928-402-6281 CE [email protected]. us Description: Resolution Copper Mining, LLC proposes to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical investigation east of Superior, AZ. Sites along survey grid would be accessed from existing roads and by foot travel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36679 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 34 and 36; T1S, R13E, Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 15-17, 20-23, 25-29, and 31-35; T2S, R12E, 1, 3, 11 and 12; T2S, R13E, Sections 6 and 7. east of Superior, AZ. Material Source 7525, Defiance - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2011 09/2011 Steven Blair Stockpile Site - Special use management Scoping Start 04/15/2009 480-610-3302 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract For Sale), allowing ADOT continued use of this roadway maintenance material stockpile site. Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. Within town limits of Superior, AZ; accessed from FR 257, which intersects SR 77 at approximately MP 166. Permit Reissue - Arizona Water - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Mark McEntarffer Company Magma Signal Line Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 602-225-5239 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reissue a permit to maintain & operate an existing telephone/telegraph line (Magma Signal Line). Originally authorized in 1969 (Magma Arizona Railroad). Purpose of line is to monitor & control of water pumps. Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - NW1/4, Sec. 4, T.2S, R.12E to SW1/4, Sec. 6, T.2S, R.11E., G.S.R.B. & M. NW1/4, Sec. 4, T.2S, R.12E to SW1/4, Sec. 6, T.2S, R.11E., G.S.R.B. & M.
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Tonto National Forest Globe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Permit Reissue - Arizona Water - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Mark McEntarffer Company Town of Superior Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 602-225-5239 water transmission line [email protected] CE Description: Reissue permit to maintain and operate a 12 inch diameter water transmission main from private wells to the Town *NEW LISTING* of Superior within a 10 foot wide by 9.53 mile long ROW. To include 2" spur service line. This waterline has been authorized since 1969. Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - Sec. 32, 33, 34, 35 in T.1S., R.11E. and Sec. 1, 2, 3, 6 in T.2S., R311E., and Sec. 4, 5, 6 in T.2S., R.12E., G.S.R.B.&M., Pinal Count, AZ. Sec. 32, 33, 34, 35 in T.1S., R.11E. and Sec. 1, 2, 3, 6 in T.2S., R311E., and Sec. 4, 5, 6 in T.2S., R.12E., G.S.R.B.&M., Pinal Count, AZ. Pinaladera WUI Fuels - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2013 10/2013 Quentin Johnson Management (other than forest products) 215 Comment Period Legal 928-402-6200 EA - Fuels management Notice 10/27/2004 [email protected] Description: Fuels reduction on approximately 83,558 acres south of Globe. Area includes the Pinal Mountain Recreation Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=3775 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 1-2 S., R. 13-16 E., GSRM. Pinal Mountains south of Globe and east of Devil's Canyon. Reissue - AT&T Carol Spring - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2011 10/2011 Mark McEntarffer Communication Site Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 602-225-5239 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Per existing permittee Alltel's request. Revoke existing authorization & reissue communication site authorization to new equipment owner AT&T (New Cingular Wireless). Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec. 27, T.4N, R.17E., G.S.R.B.&M., Gila County, AZ. Carol Spring Communication Site. Reissue Permit - Arizona Water - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Mark McEntarffer Company - Superior School Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 602-225-5239 Site Waterline [email protected] CE Description: The reissuance of an expired permit to maintain and operate an existing 8¿ ductile iron water transmission line *NEW LISTING* within a 20 foot by 10 foot corridor (.005 acres). This waterline serves the Superior Public School site. Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - SW ¼ Sec. 3 T.2S., R.12E., G.S.R.B & M, Pinal County, AZ. O¿Donnell Dr. & Sunset Dr. in Superior, AZ.
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Tonto National Forest Globe Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Superior West Exploration - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/07/2011 11/2011 Lee Ann Atkinson Drilling Activities 928-402-6281 CE [email protected]. us Description: Exploration drilling adjacent to existing road Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35128 Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 32 and 33; T2S, R12E, Section 6; T2S, R11E, Section 1. Pinal County; west of Superior, Arizona. Superior Wildlife Water - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:06/2011 08/2011 Craig Woods Catchments Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 928-402-6260 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruct two 1960s wildlife water catchments in Sonoran Desert
Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - N33d 18.003',W111d 08.290' and N33d 13.553', W111d 03.939'. One mile north and 5 miles east of the town of Superior, Arizona.
Tonto National Forest Mesa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Goldfield Cellular Site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2012 10/2012 Daniel Bray EA Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 480-610-3339 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construction of Cellular facility adjacent to the Goldfield administrative site on the Lower Salt River. A relay facility will be constructed on Stewart Mountain and equipment added to existing facility at Saguaro Lake Marina. Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - GSRM T.3.N R.7.E Sec. 34. Adjacent to Goldfield Administrative Site, Stewart Mountain near existing passive reflector. Material Source 8400, - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2011 02/2011 Steven Blair Sunflower/O'Neil Stockpile Site - Special use management Scoping Start 04/15/2009 480-610-3302 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit to allow Ariz. Dept. of Transportation continued use of roadway maintenance material stockpile site. An expansion of the site requested but request was denied. Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - n/a. 33 miles south of Payson, AZ; accessed via FR 1705 which intersects SR 87 at MP 217.
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Tonto National Forest Mesa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Material Source 8763, Fish - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2011 06/2011 Steven Blair Creek Borrow Site Spec Use - Special use management Scoping Start 04/15/2009 480-610-3302 Permit reissue (updated to Min [email protected] Sale Contr) Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit for ADOT to continue use of roadway maintenance material pit on Tonto NF. CE Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - n/a. 12 miles east of Tortilla Flat, AZ; accessed via SR88 (Apache Trail) at MP 227. Montana Mountain Wildlife - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Rocky Gilbert Habitat Improvement - Vegetation management 480-610-3350 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Prescribed burning 2063 acres of brush, juniper and oak habitat types. Purpose is to rejuvinate decadent plants, open up dense brush to improve forage. Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1N, R12E, Sec 19, 30 T1N, R11E, Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. Northwest of Superior, AZ,. Siphon Draw Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jason Scow CE 480-610-3331 [email protected] Description: 750' of trail will be constructed to provide access to the trail from the National Forest Boundary.
Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - GSRM T.1.N R.9.E Sec. 7. South East corner of Lost Dutchman State Park, along the forest Service boundary. Sunflower Well Pipeline Project - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2012 03/2012 Kelly Kessler CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 480.610.3305 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: This project will entail the conveyance of water from an existing private well to a new 10,000 underground storage tank. HDPE pipe will carry water from the tank to two new 500 gallon troughs. Project will improve livestock distribution. Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - T6N R8E Section 25; T6N R9E Sections 7, 18, 19, 30. Project is located within the Diamond Pasture of the Diamond Allotment.
Tonto National Forest Payson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Tonto National Forest Payson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Myrtle Wildland Urban Interface - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Larry Hettinger EA Scoping Start 09/29/2009 928-474-7948 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2012 Description: Purpose is to manage hazardous fuels, both live and dead fuels, in order to reduce the potential of catastrophic wildfire. Need is to address the present fuels threat posed to human life, property and natural resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28752 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T12N R11E S 21-22 26-29 31- 36, R12E S 28-36, T11 1/2 N R11E S 20-29 31-36, R11 1/2E S 19-20 29-32, T11N R12E S 1-11 15-21 29-32, R11 1/2E S 5-8 17-18, R11E 1-5 10-14. Payson Ranger District. Payson Administrative Site Sale - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Rebecca Roof EA - Facility management Scoping Start 09/14/2011 602-225-5257 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2012 Description: To sell approximately 260 acres of the Payson Administrative Site that is not utilized and is hard to manage, and build new admin facilities. The forest was given authority to sell this site with PL 106-48 - Arizona National Forest Improvement Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36893 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 2, T.10N, R.10E; Section 28, T.11N, R.11E. Payson Administrative Site and Fire Helibase site. Town of Payson-Cragin Water - Land ownership management Completed Actual: 11/02/2011 01/2012 Genevieve Johnson Treatment Plant and Pipeline - Special use management 602-225-5213 Corridor Project [email protected] EA Description: The Forest Service plans to grant a special use permit to the Town of Payson to locate, construct, operate, and maintain a 15 mile by 100 foot wide water transmission pipeline right-of-way and a 5 or 10 acre water treatment plant. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29186 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T11N, R10E Sections 1,2,11- 14,23,24,26 and 27; T11 1/2 N, R 10E, Sections 24,25,35,and 36; T12N, R10E Sec tions 23, 26, 27, 33 and 34. Payson Ranger District.
Tonto National Forest Pleasant Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Tonto National Forest Pleasant Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Bar X, Colcord Canyon, Haigler - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 02/2013 Julia Camp Creek, Young, Marsh Creek - Grazing management Scoping Start 03/14/2011 928-462-4340 Allotments - Vegetation management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA (other than forest products) Notice 06/2013 - Watershed management Description: Current authorizations for livestock grazing on five allotments and a segment of the Sheep Driveway have or soon will expire. New management strategy will allow for flexibility to protect resources in response to changing environmental conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30075 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North and west of Young Arizona.
Cherry Creek Frio Canyon - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Donna Reed Allotment Management Plans 215 Comment Period Legal Actual: 09/10/2009 760-873-2450 EA Notice 09/13/2011 [email protected] Description: Update and re-authorize grazing permits on two allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=2510 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, south and east of Young.
Diamond Butte Allotment 2011 - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2011 10/2011 Sean Brown Pipeline Extensions - Vegetation management Scoping Start 08/01/2011 928-462-4300 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Watershed management Description: Extending an existing pipeline and adding storage and drinking troughs in Winter Camp, Holding, Pole Corral, Marsh Creek, and Home Pastures on the Diamond Butte Allotment. The projects will help in permitted livestock distribution. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36742 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project areas are located north and west of Young AZ.
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Tonto National Forest Pleasant Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Diamond Butte Water - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Sean Brown Developments - Grazing management 928-462-4300 EA [email protected] Description: Create water developments on the Diamond Butte Allotment to improve livestock distribution and provide water to wildlife. Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Diamond Butte Allotment on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District. Flying V and Flying H Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Sean Brown Management Plans 215 Comment Period Legal 928-462-4300 EA Notice 08/10/2010 [email protected] Description: Update and reauthorize grazing on two allotments. Analysis will include fire as well. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30274 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. North, East, and South of Young, AZ. Haigler Fuels Analysis - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 02/2014 Julia Camp EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/14/2011 928-462-4340 (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Fuels management Notice 06/2013 Description: Manage timber and other woody vegetation to help maintain forest health, reduce forest fuels, and improve wildlife habitat and range conditions on approximately 43,435 acres of the Tonto National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34507 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Management Areas 5D, 5G, and 4F, including areas around Haigler Creek Estates. Material Source 3043, Squaw - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2011 08/2011 Steven Blair Peak Borrow Source - Special use management Scoping Start 04/15/2009 480-610-3302 CE [email protected] Description: Reauthorization of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract For Sale) for Squaw Peak Borrow Source (road materials) used by Arizona Dept. of Transportation on Pleasant Valley RD of Tonto NF, R-3. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28769 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. 5 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed from SR 288 at MP 294.
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Tonto National Forest Pleasant Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Material Source 3044, Board - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Steven Blair Tree Saddle Borrow Site - Special use management Scoping Start 04/15/2009 480-610-3302 CE [email protected] Description: Reauthorization of Special Use Permit for ADOT material pit continued useage.
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. 7 miles south of Young, Arizona; accessed from SR 288 at MP 294. Material Source 7225, Connor - Special area management In Progress: Expected:01/2012 02/2012 Steven Blair Canyon Borrow Site - Spec Use - Minerals and Geology 215 Comment Period Legal 480-610-3302 Pmt (updated to Mineral Notice 04/22/2009 [email protected] Contract for Sale Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit for ADOT's continued use of this roadway maintenance material pit. EA
Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. 20 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed from SR 288 at MP 280. Pleasant Valley Misc. Piles - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2012 01/2012 Jeremy Human CE - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 928-462-4352 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Burn slash piles located on Pleasant Valley R.D. that are not located on an administrative site and are not covered by any other NEPA. Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. The Pleasant Valley Ranger District. Red Lake 2011 Juniper - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2011 10/2011 Sean Brown Treatment (other than forest products) Scoping Start 08/03/2011 928-462-4300 CE [email protected] Description: Cut juniper trees to improve habitiat for elk, deer, and turkey by creating a mosaic and improving herbacous component. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36758 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Red Lake Allotment, Pleasant Valley Ranger District.
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Tonto National Forest Pleasant Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Tanner Wildfire Salvage Sale - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:01/2012 02/2012 John Thornburg CE - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 928-462-4350 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Road management Description: The Pleasant Valley Ranger District is proposing to provide a commercial salvage sale within the boundary of the Tanner Wildfire (Sept. 2011) and remove 235 acres of dead or dying trees within 250 feet of State Highway 288. Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T6N R13E Sections 24,25,&36. The sale boundary begins just south of Conner Material Pit and proceeds north on the east and west side of HWY 288 extending out 250 feet from the road center to the junction with FSRD 487.
Tonto National Forest Tonto Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region AT&T Roosevelt Dam Cellular - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2010 12/2010 Jonathan McNeill Tower Scoping Start 11/15/2010 928-467-3200 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a new 10 year authorization to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC a subsidary of AT&T Mobility LLC to operate and maintaint the existing Roosevelt Dam Cellular Communications Tower on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34279 Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 4 N., R. 12 E., Section 27. G&SRM. Tonto Basin Ranger District. Boneyback Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Debbie Cress Management Plan Scoping Start 05/02/2011 928-467-3220 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2011 Description: Update management plan for an active grazing allotment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27693 Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project area lies east of Punkin Center, Arizona in the Sierra Ancha Mountains, Tonto Basin RD.
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Tonto National Forest Tonto Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Crabtree Wash Recreation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Jonathan McNeill Residences Permit Renewal Scoping Start 05/26/2011 928-467-3200 CE [email protected] Description: Renewal of permits authorizing five existing recreation residences collectively known as the Crabtree Wash Recreation Residence Tract located on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36080 Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River Principle Meridian. The cabins are located off forest road 79B near Apache Lake. Devore Pipeline Extension - Grazing management Completed Actual: 10/24/2011 11/2011 Donna Reed CE 760-873-2450 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: An extension to an existing water line to provide water to cattle in a new area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37445 Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T4N, R15E, Section 1. Dagger Allotment of the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Material Source 8541, Red Bluff - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Steven Blair Stockpile Site - Special use management Scoping Start 04/15/2009 480-610-3302 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract for Sale), to ADOT for use of roadway maintenance material source and stockpile site. Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a. 22 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed via SR288 at MP 272.5. Tonto Basin, 7/K, and Walnut - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 04/2012 Debbie Cress Allotment Management Plans Scoping Start 05/02/2011 928-467-3220 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2011 Description: Update managment plans for three active grazing allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27606 Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project area lies west, east, and south of Punkin Center, Arizona in the Mazatzal and Sierra Ancha Mts., Tonto Basin RD.
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