Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 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
Projects Occurring Nationwide Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Nancy Rusho 228, subpart A. Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-731-9196 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 4FRI Rim Country Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2021 05/2021 Mike Dechter EIS - Forest products DEIS NOA in Federal Register 928-527-3416 - Vegetation management 10/18/2019 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. FEIS NOA in Federal - Fuels management Register 01/2021 - 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/goto/4FRIRimCountry 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.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) APS 69kv Power Line Permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2020 08/2020 Mike Dechter Childs-Irving Line Scoping Start 08/12/2015 928-527-3416 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. Arizona National Scenic Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2020 01/2021 Laura White Comprehensive Plan - Special area management Scoping Start 09/01/2016 520-388-8328 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 05/2020 Description: The comprehensive plan will establish the administrative objectives, policies, processes, and management guidelines necessary to fulfill the legislative requirements for national scenic trails under the National Trails System Act. 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 National Monument to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona. Emory Oak Restoration - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:10/2020 10/2020 Andrew Stevenson CE management Scoping Start 07/19/2019 928-433-3861 andrew.stevenson@usd *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) a.gov Description: Forest Service in partnership with the Yavapai-Apache Nation, Tonto Apache, San Carlos Apache, and White Mountain Apache tribes are developing proposals to manage and restore culturally important Emory oak groves. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56499 Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eight Emory oak groves on Coconino National Forest's Red Rock Ranger District and one grove on the Tonto National Forest's Payson Ranger District.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2020 12/2020 Marcos Roybal River Comprehensive River Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 928-203-2915 Management Plan 12/01/2018 comments- EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal southwestern- *UPDATED* Register 07/2020 coconino- [email protected] Description: Creation of a CRMP for Fossil Creek--click on "Analysis" tab to view Nov. 30, 2018, draft CRMP/DEIS documents. 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. Prescott College Academic - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Julie Rowe Outfitter and Guide Priority Use - Special use management 928-203-7516 (2015-2025) [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round across forests in Arizona including adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, & field ecology. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47407 Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities take place in a variety of locations throughout the forest.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Western Area Power - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2020 01/2021 Mike Dechter Administration Glen Canyon- (other than forest products) Scoping Start 04/20/2016 928-527-3416 Rogers 230/345kV Integrated - Special use management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Vegetation Mgmt Program Notice 07/2020 EA Description: Western is proposing to implement a operation and maintenance (O&M) and Integrated Vegetation Management *UPDATED* (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 Arizona Public Service Master - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2020 10/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 928-635-5662 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissue permit for operation and maintenance of aerial/buried distribution power lines, including facilities like gates/utility boxes/pads/other communication poles and equipment. Vegetation removal and equipment replacement is included with permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54198 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations throughout the Coconino National Forest. Changes to Motor Vehicle - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dechter Designations - Watershed management 928-527-3416 EA - Road management [email protected] 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.
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Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Commercial Short Stop Permit - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/10/2020 06/2021 Laura Koller Program - Special use management 928-203-7524 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal would create a short stop program to issue special-use permits for use on the Coconino National Forest. Initial permitted locations include: Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, Bell Rock Vista, and Oak Creek Vista. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56529 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Any developed sites where commercial tour companies use facilities and parking during short stops throughout the Coconino National Forest. Pit Toilet Decommissioning - Watershed management Completed Actual: 06/18/2020 05/2020 Mike Dechter CE - Facility management 04/03/2020 928-527-3416 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Removal of 13 non-functioning pit toilets and accumulated waste. This project will address violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act by removing all materials from pits that are leaking or have the potential to leak. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57838 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See proposed action. The pit toilets are located at recreation sites and administrative sites throughout the Coconino National Forest.
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Fiber- Optic Improvement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 07/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin Project Objection Period Legal Notice 928-635-5662 EA 05/20/2020 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a permit authorizing APS to upgrade an existing 230kV powerline with fiber optic cable through the modification of an existing special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56974 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The existing powerline goes from the west side of Sedona, up Casner Mountain Trail and northeast towards Flagstaff.
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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Transmission and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2020 10/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin Distribution Line Permit Scoping Start 10/01/2007 928-635-5662 Reissuances (several Lines) [email protected] CE Description: Reissuance of expired power line permits: Quail Springs to McGuireville 69kV line, Flagstaff-Leupp 230kV line, *UPDATED* Tuba City 69kV line, Flagstaff-Prescott 115/69kV line and all distribution lines. 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. AT&T Permit Reissuances - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dechter CE 928-527-3416 [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. Five-year Term Recreation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/28/2020 06/2020 Mark Goshorn Event Permits - Special use management 928-203-7525 CE [email protected] v *NEW LISTING* Description: To support efficient special-use permit administration, the Coconino proposes to extend term of recreational events from one to five years. Events: Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, Sedona Yoga Festival, Sedona Mt. Bike Festival, RunSedona Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58201 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On Red Rock Ranger District with one birding trail on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region NPG Cable of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deirdre McLaughlin Arizona/Suddenlink Issuance of 928-635-5662 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. Unisource Energy Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2020 11/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 08/2020 928-635-5662 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 Cinder Lakes Landfill Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin improvement and easement to - Road management Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 928-635-5662 City of Flagstaff [email protected] EA Description: Increase the road prism, increase the turning radii of the road, move and extend utilities along roadway, improved *UPDATED* drainage and the issuance of a special use authorization to the City of Flagstaff. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Northwest quarter of Section 11, Township 22 North, Range 8 East Sections 10, 11, and 15 Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. Cinder Lake Landfill road.
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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region City of Flagstaff Lake Mary - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Richardson Communication Tower 928-527-8219 CE [email protected] ed.us Description: Construct and maintain a 100-foot-tall network communications tower on a 12-foot by 12-foot foundation base at the Lake Mary #2 well site to meet federal security requirements. Includes antennas at other well sites in the area. Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Lake Mary Road off Forest Road 132 adjacent to the existing well building. El Paso Natural Gas Co - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Richardson Installation of Ground Bed, 928-527-8219 Rectifier and Campstone [email protected] Generator ed.us CE Description: Install a new Cathodic Protection System within El Paso Natural Gas Company's existing 120 foot right-of-way on 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. McCormick Pit Native Material - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dechter Site 928-527-3416 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. Mt Elden Communication Site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Sean Murphy Lease Reissuances Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 928-527-8225 CE [email protected] v Description: To issue new communication site leases/permits for existing facilities on Mt Elden, including Devil's Head and TV Hill sites, that are expiring. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53707 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sections 35 and 36, Township 22 North, Range 7 East, G&SRM. Facilities at the top of Mt Elden.
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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2022 09/2022 Patrick McGervey Recreation Planning Scoping Start 10/31/2013 928-535-7300 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 11/2021 Description: This proposal is being brought forward to address non-motorized recreation with regards to trails, special uses and facilities management in the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area. 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. Munds Park Truck Barn SUP for - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deirdre McLaughlin Coconino County 928-635-5662 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Coconino County is proposing to build a new truck barn on National Forest System land just east of Munds Park, at the east end of Hillside Rd, behind the water tank. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57867 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Township 18N, R08E, Section 14; just east of Munds Park. East end of Hillside Rd in Munds Park, behind the water tank. Museum Fire Hazard Tree - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/28/2020 05/2020 Jacob Dahlin Removal Project - Vegetation management 9282142424 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management - Road management Description: Cut and remove hazard trees created in the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project area due to the July 2019 Museum Fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56976 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located within the fire scare of the Museum Fire.
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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Old Walnut Canyon Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deirdre McLaughlin Improvements 928-635-5662 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. Prairie to Pines Motorized Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2022 04/2022 Kevin Lehto EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 928-527-8287 [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. Reauthorization of Several - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 06/2020 Sean Murphy Expired or Expiring Road Use Scoping Start 12/02/2019 928-527-8225 Special Use Authorizations [email protected] 2020 v CE Description: Reauthorization of several road use (driveways and other access to private property) Special Use Authorizations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57352 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various small driveways and roads across the Flagstaff District. SBA Communication Site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin improvements, Mount Elden Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 928-527-3415 CE deirdre.mclaughlin@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: construction of a new concrete pad, generator, and propane tank at the SBA Tower on Mount Elden. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58085 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mount Elden Communication Site.
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Coconino National Forest Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region SRP Helicopter Landing Sites - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/10/2020 06/2020 Sean Murphy for City of Flagstaff Watershed 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: Authorization of additional helicopter landing sites to SRP special use permit to monitor and maintain water data/weather stations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57333 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Six locations south of Upper Lake Mary. Schnebly Hill Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin Site Lease Reissuances Scoping Start 08/22/2018 928-635-5662 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of communication site leases for expiring ones, including Verizon and Sedona Fire District leases and other facilities associated with this site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54199 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 1, Township 17 North Range 6 East G&SRM. Schnebly Hill area off forest road 9499F. Three new road use (driveway) - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/27/2020 06/2020 Sean Murphy permits on the Flagstaff Ranger 928-527-3418 District [email protected] CE v *UPDATED* Description: Authorization of three new Special Use Permits for driveways to access private property across Forest Service Lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57642 Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. One driveway off the "Dump Road", one driveway off Wilkes Road west of Leupp Road and one off FR510B.
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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:08/2021 10/2022 Jessica Richardson Forest Health Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 08/06/2012 928-527-8219 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Notice 08/2020 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.
Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region 5 Mile Communication Site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2020 09/2020 Sean Murphy Improvements - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 928-527-3714 CE [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: Construction of three equipment shelters and replacement of two generators,chain link fence and existing guyed tower with self supporting tower. This would all occur within the existing communication site boundary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57149 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1/4 mile off Highway 87, approximately 4 miles south of intersection of Hwy 87 and Hwy 260 on the west Mogollon Rim. Broomy Lane Fence Project - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:02/2021 03/2021 Seth Ratering EA Scoping Start 04/24/2020 928-203-7530 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2020 Description: Build a new 3-mile pasture fence, expand the Jaycox Tank water lot, and remove 5 miles of unnecessary range fencing on the Bar T Bar range allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57680 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bar T Bar Allotment.
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Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Chavez Pass Erosion Control - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:06/2020 06/2020 Peter Pilles Project management Scoping Start 04/24/2020 928-527-3476 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construction of numerous loose rock structures and brush dams in and around the project area in order to slow down and capture sediment to heal gullies and arroyos. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58090 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In Chavez Pass along Forest Road 69, just north of the intersection with Forest Road 693 on the east side of the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Fred Haught Trail Reroute and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Brady Vandragt Trailhead Improvement Project Est. Scoping Start 06/2020 928-477-5052 CE [email protected] Description: Re-routing of a 0.5 mile section of the Fred Haught Trail and installation of 3 kiosks at nearby hiking trail trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57681 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles south of the Blue Ridge Reservoir. This project affects the Fred Haught Trail and trailheads for the General Springs, Houston Brothers, and Barbershop trailheads. Mogollon Rim Spring - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Christopher MacDonald Restoration Project - Watershed management 928-635-8354 CE [email protected] Description: Restoration activities at the location of 16 springs on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53465 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project activities would occur at the location of the 16 springs illustrated on the project map.
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Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region SRP Flowtography site - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Sean Murphy installation and helicopter Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 928-527-3418 landing zones for access [email protected] CE v Description: SRP would like to install two "flowtography" and snow level monitoring sites on the Mogollon Rim District. They would also like to identify helicopter landing sites nearby for access to the sites for maintenance and repair. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57643 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. One site would be located in East Clear Creek drainage upstream from Jones Crossing. The other site would be located in Miller Canyon. Helicopter Landing Zones to be located as close as possible. TDS COMM LLC FIBER OPTIC - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2020 10/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin LINE Est. Scoping Start 08/2020 928-527-3415 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: construction and maintenance of a new fiber optic line and associated microwave tower, to be buried in Forest System road 136 between two subdivisions. Township 14N, R10E, Sections 7 & 8, Township 15N, R10E, Section 5. Please see the attached map. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57859 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 7,8; Township 14N, R10E and Section 5; Township 15N, R10E. East of Forest Highway 3 on Forest System Road (FSR) 136 and 136B. Yeager Canyon Logjam - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Matthew Oneill Removal - Watershed management Scoping Start 10/31/2019 928-226-4616 CE - Road management [email protected] ov Description: Removal of logs and other debris behind a culvert on Forest Road 96. There is concern that a storm event will result in culvert blockage and the storm water will wash out the road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56982 Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest road 96 crossing at Yeager Canyon. Approximately 3 miles south of the 95/96 intersection.
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region AC Sedona LLC Proposed - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2020 05/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin Paving of 152F and 152D Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 928-527-3415 (Boyton Pass Rd) to Private deirdre.mclaughlin@usd Land and Road Easement a.gov EA Description: Proposed road improvements to FR 152F and 152D to the private land at the end of 152F along with a private road *NEW LISTING* easement to the private land owner, AC Sedona, LLC Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 31, T18N, R5E GSRM. Boyton Pass Road (FS Road 152D) and FS Road 152F. APS McGuireville-Village of - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:07/2021 08/2021 Elizabeth Munding Oak Creek 69kV Transmission - Special use management Scoping Start 01/06/2020 928-203-2914 Line Est. Comment Period Public comments- EA Notice 08/2020 southwestern- *UPDATED* coconino- [email protected] Description: Arizona Public Service Co. proposes a route for an above-ground 69kV electric powerline to improve electric reliability from McGuireville to the Village of Oak Creek. Because the line would cross Forest Service land, APS requests to build facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56977 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McGuireville to the Village of Oak Creek, via Cornville and Beaverhead Flat roads. Amante at Verde Santa Fe - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/11/2020 07/2020 Elizabeth Munding Drainage Mitigation 928-203-2914 CE elizabeth.a.munding@u sda.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Amante at Verde Santa Fe Homeowners Association in Cornville, Ariz., proposes to improve drainage by installing a gabion system at the end of an existing pipe between two houses that touch Forest Service land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58058 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T158N, R4E, Section 1. Within the Amante at Verde Santa Fe housing addition in Cornville, Ariz.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cave Springs Streambank - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:12/2020 05/2021 Thomas Runyon Stabilization Scoping Start 05/25/2020 928-203-2907 CE thomas- [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Stabilize a portion of the Cave Springs streambank along Oak Creek by replacing a grouted rip-rap structure with a stepped, concrete wall. Also, stabilize a low-water crossing along the Cave Springs Campground's access road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58195 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 34, T 19N, R 6E. CenturyLink Fiber Optic cable - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/11/2020 06/2020 Sean Murphy placement Oak Creek Canyon 928-527-3418 CE [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: Running fiber optic line on already existing APS poles between Junipine Resort and Orchard Canyon Resort to upgrade service Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57568 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In Oak Creek Canyon between Junipine Resort and Orchard Canyon upslope of Banjo Bill day use site. Green Private Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2020 01/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2020 928-635-5662 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Oak Creek Watershed - Watershed management Completed Actual: 09/20/2019 11/2019 Elizabeth Munding Restoration Project 928-203-2914 EA comments- southwestern- *UPDATED* coconino- [email protected] Description: Restoration of Oak Creek Watershed, as a follow to the 2016 Middle and Lower Oak Creek Canyon Watershed Restoration Action Plan. Click on "Analysis" tab to view the July 24, 2019 EA and on the "Decision" tab to view the Sept. 20, 2019 decision notice Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52793 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - T18N R6E; T18N R5E; T17N R6E; T17N R5E; T17N R4E; T16N R6E; T16N R5E; T16N R4E; T15N R4E; T15N R65. Upper, Middle and Lower Oak Creek watersheds. Oak Grove Rock Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 06/12/2020 08/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin CE 928-635-5662 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A proposed expansion of Oak Grove Rock pit to the north of the current cinder pit, to access hard rock basalt for crushing. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57875 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T16N, R08E, section 13. Oak Grove pit is located on at the north east end of the Red Rock Ranger District, just to the west of Stoneman Lake. Old Indian Road Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2020 11/2020 Mike Dechter CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2020 928-527-3416 [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.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Permits for Guided Historical - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/28/2020 06/2020 Mark Goshorn Tours, Rehabilitation Hikes, and - Special use management 928-203-7525 Running Clinics [email protected] CE v *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service seeks to permit non-motorized activities, specifically a guided historical tour; two substance abuse rehabilitation clinic hikes; and a guided running clinic, within the Red Rock Ranger District on the Coconino National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58197 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various site, trail and road locations on the Red Rock Ranger District. Qwest dba CenturyLink, Fiber - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2020 09/2020 Deirdre McLaughlin Optic Line Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 928-635-5662 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a Fiber Optic Line permit to Qwest, dba CenturyLink. Fiber Optic line starts at Hwy 260 to FR 708 then to Fossil Creek rd. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - starting point at Sec. 34 T13N, R06E. Located on NFS lands along Hwy 260 to Forest RD 708 to Fossil Creek Rd. Three new road use permits for - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2020 05/2020 Sean Murphy driveway access across Forest Est. Scoping Start 03/2020 928-527-3418 System lands on Red Rock [email protected] District. v CE Description: Proposal for three new road use permits for driveways across Forest System lands for ingress and egress to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57878 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. One driveway off Schnebly Hill Road, one driveway in Oak Creek Canyon using Old Indian Road and one driveway off Hogan Lane near Cottonwood.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Verde Connect - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Mike Dechter EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 928-527-3416 [email protected] *UPDATED* 04/24/2020 Description: A new road to connect Cornville Road to State Route 260 Web Link: https://verdeconnect.com/ Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Design and construction of a new road to connect Cornville Road to State route 260. Will include a bridge to cross the Verde River. Wickiup Creek Flow - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:08/2020 10/2020 Thomas Runyon Restoration Scoping Start 03/02/2020 928-203-2907 CE thomas- [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Restoration of Wickiup Creek is needed to re-establish a surface flow channel through excavation of accumulated sediment and addition of grade controls to maintain a stable, alluvial channel through the reach of Wickiup draw. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57734 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 20, T 14N, R 6E. Wickiup Creek flows into West Clear Creek, which flows into the Verde River. Windmill West Triangle Trough - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Amanda Roesch Relocation Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 928-527-8262 CE amanda.roesch@usda. gov *NEW LISTING* Description: The Windmill West Allotment permit holder is to relocate a water trough to a new location off FR 9451A, as the damaged trough is not operable. An essential water source for livestock, the trough will be moved .28 miles to the west. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58462 Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On FR 9451A in the Windmill West Allotment in Yavapai County.
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