Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Inyo National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Inyo 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 in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Sierra Nevada Forest Plan - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Donald Yasuda Amendment (SNFPA) 916-640-1168 EIS [email protected] Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis Location: UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests. R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Nevia Brown National Forests Land DEIS NOA in Federal Register 7075629121 Management Plans Revision 05/27/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 11/2017 Description: The Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests propose to revise their land management plans as guided by the 2012 Planning Rule Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3375 Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Mono, Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Entire Inyo National Forest, entire Sequoia National Forest outside of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and the Sierra National Forest. 04/01/2017 05:56 am MT Page 1 of 15 Inyo National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Mammoth Base Area Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Janelle Walker Exchange NOI in Federal Register 760-924-5523 EIS 08/23/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2017 Description: Exchange of approximately 30.6 acres of National Forest System land, currently under special use authorization to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, located near the Main Lodge north of Highway 203 for approximately 1317.5 acres of land in California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30428 Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, White Mountain Ranger District, Mt. Hough Ranger District, Mi-Wok Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono, Plumas, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Land to be exchanged is located in T.3S, R. 27E., Sec 30, MDM. Proposal includes the addition of non-federal parcels to the Inyo, Plumas, and Stanislaus National Forests in California. The area near Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area would be exchanged for up to 12 non Federal parcels in Inyo, Mono, Plumas and Tuolumne Counties. Inyo National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Closure of Sierra Nevada - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Kary Schlick Bighorn Sheep Habitat to Pack 760-873-2450 Goat Use [email protected] EA Description: This project will address potential disease transmission from pack goat use on the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. This project is a continuation of a previous closure which has expired. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40094 Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project includes the 11 SNBS herd units located on the Inyo NF. 04/01/2017 05:56 am MT Page 2 of 15 Inyo National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Inyo National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Communication Site Special - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/25/2017 03/2017 Sheila Irons Use Permit Renewal 760-924-5534 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuing special use permits for up to 12 communication sites throughout the Inyo National Forest, for a period of up to 30 years. Facilities include radio and cell phone towers, radio repeaters, and other communications equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49815 Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Silver Peak, Casa Diablo, Sherwin Summit, Mazourka Canyon, South Benton, Milner Peak, Wilfred Canyon, Mustang, Poleta, McGee, Little Antelope and Glass Mountain. Eradication and Control of - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Michele Slaton Invasive Plants on the Inyo (other than forest products) Scoping Start 08/19/2016 760-873-2440 National Forest Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 12/2017 Description: Implement integrated plant management to control and eradicate non-native invasive plant infestations on the Inyo National Forest. To comment, click on "comment" on the right side of this page or email to comments- [email protected] Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38912 Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Madera, Mono, Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide. Issuance of 10 Year Priority Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jon Kazmierski Outfitter/Guide Fishing Permits 760-924-5503 CE [email protected] Description: Trips to: Lee Vining Cr., June Lake Loop, Big Springs, Deadman Cr., Mammoth Lakes Basin, Middle Fork San Joaquin, Sotcher Lake, Starkweather Lake, Hot Creek, Convict Lake, McGee Cr., Rock Cr., Rock Cr. Lake, Pine Cr., Bishop Cr., No. Lk., So. Lk. Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Madera, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See Project Description. 04/01/2017 05:56 am MT Page 3 of 15 Inyo National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Inyo National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Land and Resource - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:02/2018 03/2018 Debra Schweizer Management Plan Revision DEIS NOA in Federal Register 760-873-2427 EIS 05/27/2016 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal d.us Register 01/2018 Description: Revision of the 1988 Inyo National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan under the provisions of the 2012 National Forest System Planning Rule. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/inyo/landmanagement/planning Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Madera, Mono, Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide. Inyo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region ECV Monument Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Carmen John Permit Renewal Scoping Start 12/07/2016 760-873-2510 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new permit to the Slim Princess Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus authorizing five historical markers located at various locations on the south zone Inyo National Forest. New permit term will be for 10 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50842 Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District, Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Buttermilk Road near junction of Hwy 168; Parcher's Resort, South Fork Bishop Creek; Cardinal Gold Mine, Bishop Creek; Hwy 395 20 North of Bishop Sherwin Grade; Intake 2, Bishop Creek. Three Creeks Jeffrey Pine - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Scott Kusumoto Forest Health & Restoration - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 760-924-5522 Project (other than forest products) 03/22/2016 [email protected] EA - Fuels management *UPDATED* - Watershed management Description: The Three Creeks Jeffrey Pine Forest Health & Restoration project objective is to provide for healthy forest conditions, promote establishment of old growth and reintroduce fire to the ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37712 Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All proposed treatment units lie within the Mono Lake and Mammoth Ranger Districts of the Inyo National