Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2019 to 06/30/2019 Cleveland National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2019 to 06/30/2019 Cleveland 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

Cleveland National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region AT&T Master Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2019 08/2019 Joseph Raffaele for Telephone Lines Est. Scoping Start 10/2018 858-674-2961 EA [email protected]. us Description: To renew AT&T's authorizations on the CNF. Renew one master permit with 135 amendments, one 50-year rights-of-way, one telephone booth, and one access on private road to telephone facilties. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=9705 Location: UNIT - Cleveland National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside, San Diego. LEGAL - Multiple locations Forest-wide. Trabuco, Palomar and Descanso Ranger Districts. Existing Communications Uses - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 04/2019 Joseph Raffaele Renewal Scoping Start 08/28/2017 858-674-2961 CE [email protected]. us *UPDATED* Description: Approve continued operation, maintenance and use of existing communications facilities and infrastructure located at designated communications sites on the Cleveland National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52427 Location: UNIT - Cleveland National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside, San Diego. LEGAL - T4S, R7W, S6; T4S, R7W, S27; T5S, R6W, S19, 29; T6S, R5W, S18; T6S, R4W, S31; T15S, R5E, S1, 12; T17S, R2E, S10, 15; T16S, R4E, S33. Designated communications sites on top of mountains throughout the Cleveland National Forest.

Cleveland National Forest Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

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Cleveland National Forest Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Boulder Oaks Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 03/2020 Lindsey Steinwachs Renovation - Facility management Scoping Start 07/21/2017 619-445-6235 x73418 CE [email protected] Description: The Descanso Ranger District proposes to improve Boulder Oaks Campground facilities for the public by addressing deferred maintenance and resource protection needs as well as improving functionality and access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52254 Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Township 17 S, Range 5 E, Section 4 along the San Bernardino Meridian. Along Old Highway 80 near Kitchen Creek Road. Buckman Springs Rest Area - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/15/2019 02/2019 Joseph Raffaele CE 858-674-2961 [email protected]. *UPDATED* us Description: Remove abandoned RV sanitary station improvements, and in the same area install a new advanced onsite wastewater treatment system, including associated tanks, leach system, and two new water quality monitoring wells. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54535 Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to Interstate 8 south of Pine Valley, CA. Descanso Fire Station Septic - Facility management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Paul Gibson System Maintenance Scoping Start 02/20/2019 858-674-2940 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Replace aging septic system that services the fire station (e.g., restrooms). The new system would be installed under the parking lot of the fire station. If the public would like more information, please contact the project manager. Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Parking lot is located between two buildings and located near the "v" intersection of Viejas Grade Road and Central Avenue.

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Cleveland National Forest Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Laguna Campground - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/01/2019 03/2019 Lindsey Steinwachs Renovation - Facility management 619-445-6235 x73418 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Descanso Ranger District proposes to improve Laguna Campground facilities for the public by addressing deferred maintenance and resource protection needs and establishing a short accessible interpretive trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52253 Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Township 15 S, Range 5 E, Sections 2, 3, 10, and 11 along the San Bernardino Meridian. Along the Sunrise Highway on Mount Laguna.

Cleveland National Forest Palomar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Cindy B-Cryogenie Mine Plan - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Becky Brand of Operation: - Special use management 951-736-1811 x. 3222 EA [email protected] Description: The Cleveland National Forest is considering approval of a plan of operations for the continuing operation of the Cindy B-Cryogenie mine. Location: UNIT - Palomar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - T 10 S, R 3 E, Sec. 14. Southern end of Indian Flats Road (9S05), near Warner Springs. Orosco Ridge Mountain Bike - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 09/2019 Robert Hamm Trail System Scoping Start 04/25/2018 7607880250 EXT CE 73327 [email protected] Description: The Palomar Ranger District proposes to partner with the San Diego Mountain Biking Association to provide a high quality single-track mountain bike trail system for the growing number of trail users in Ramona and Southern California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53904 Location: UNIT - Palomar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Township 12 South, Range 1 East Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, and 22. Along the east side of Orosco Ridge Road.

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Cleveland National Forest Palomar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Palomar Community Defense - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 08/2019 Andrew Weinhart Zone and Fuelbreak Scoping Start 07/12/2018 760-924-5550 Supplemental EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 02/2019 Description: Evaluate proposed changes to ongoing action: herbicide application; change the alignment of two fuelbreaks; standardize/remove requirements for cutting zones; update project area maps, acreages, and mitigation measures for accuracy and effectiveness. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55006 Location: UNIT - Palomar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - 7 areas in SBM: T9S,R3E,S30; T9S,R3E,S30-31; T9S,R3E,S35 & T10S,R3E,S2,11,14; T10S,R3E,S24; T12S,R1E,S25-26,33-34 & T12S,R2E,S20,29-30; T13S,R2E,S34-35; T13S,R2E,S34 & T14S,R2E,S3-4; T14S,R2E,S3-4,8-9. Puerta La Cruz, Sunshine Summit, Indian Flats Road, Warner Springs, North Ramona, San Vicente, Gower Truck Trail, Barona Mesa. Palomar Mountain Vegetation - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:01/2020 03/2020 Andrew Weinhart Treatment Program (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/27/2019 760-924-5550 (Supplemental EA) - Fuels management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 08/2019 *NEW LISTING* Description: Changes to ongoing treatment program's 2013 EA - new areas to be treated, areas identified for reforestation, use of herbicide to prolong effectiveness of fuel breaks, and conduct limited treatment in recommended wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55777 Location: UNIT - Palomar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations on Palomar Mountain.

Cleveland National Forest Trabuco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Building Decommissioning: - Facility management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 04/2019 Paul Gibson Tenaja Guard Scoping Start 10/31/2018 858-674-2940 Station/Campground and Upper [email protected] San Juan Campground Description: Site cleanup and restoration: removal of designated structures, removal of building debris and other abandoned CE improvements, including concrete block vaults and concrete footings and water wells. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55009 Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tenaja Station/Campground is located in in an unincorporated part of Murrieta, CA. Upper San Juan Campground is located off of the Ortega Highway near the San Juan Loop trail in Riverside County.

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Cleveland National Forest Trabuco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region El Cariso to Long Canyon - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/27/2019 03/2019 Andrew Weinhart Goldspotted Oak Borer (other than forest products) 760-924-5550 Management [email protected] CE Description: Prevent tree mortality of high-value oaks from the invasive goldspotted oak borer and suppress a recently *UPDATED* detected satellite infestation from further spread to adjacent oak woodlands. Carbaryl(Sevin XL) insecticide would be used. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54848 Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Developed Recreation sites and Administrative Sites across the Project area as well as 236 acres of adjacent oak woodlands. Pleasants Peak Tower - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Scott Evans Replacement 909-382-2808 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Approve deconstruction and replacement of an existing communications tower in the same footprint as the existing tower at the designated Pleasants Peak Communications Use Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52430 Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside. LEGAL - T4S, R7W, S27. On top of Pleasants Peak, along North Main Divide Road on the Trabuco Ranger District. Santiago Peak Communications - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Scott Evans Facility 6 Tower Upgrade 909-382-2808 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Approve structural upgrades to two existing communications towers, as part of a special use authorization for Facility #6 at Santiago Peak designated communications use site. Structural upgrades will be located within the existing footprint. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53766 Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside, San Diego. LEGAL - T5S, R6 W, S29 On top of Santiago Peak, along North Main Divide Road on Trabuco Ranger District . On top of Santiago Peak, along North Main Divide Road on Trabuco Ranger District.

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Cleveland National Forest Trabuco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Southern California Edison - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/15/2019 02/2019 Joseph Raffaele Company Master Permit 858-674-2961 Renewal [email protected]. CE us *UPDATED* Description: Approve continued operation, maintenance and use of existing distribution and transmission powerlines and infrastructure for Southern California Edison located within designated corridors on the Cleveland National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53334 Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple powerlines across the Trabuco Ranger District and the very north end of the Palomar Ranger District (see map). Trabuco Canyon Road Hazard - Road management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Nathan Sill Tree Removal Scoping Start 03/26/2019 626-574-5328 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Removing trees within closure area to mitigate safety concerns with dead trees along the road.

Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trabuco Canyon Road, within the closure area affected by the Holy Fire, but not within the burn area. Hazard trees along the road and anticipated to fail would be removed; approx. 37 trees. Weather station - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jacob Rodriguez CE 951-736-1811 x 3275 [email protected] Description: A weather station would be installed on Santiago Peak.

Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Section 29, Township 5 South, Range 6 West. On Santiago Peak.

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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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