Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2018 to 03/31/2018 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

Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Region Prince of Wales Landscape - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 06/2019 Delilah Brigham Level Analysis Project - Forest products NOI in Federal Register 907-828-3232 EIS - Vegetation management 11/30/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Watershed management Register 03/2018 Description: The POWLLA Project will be an integrated analysis combining timber sale, watershed and stream restoration/improvement, recreation, wildlife habitat, and transportation components into one document, with 10 to 15 years' worth of projects. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50337 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District, Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Prince of Wales Island and surrounding outer islands.

Tongass National Forest Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Angoon-Mitchell Bay - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Kevin Hood Ecotourism Environmental - Special use management Scoping Start 03/18/2015 907-789-6220 Assessment (formerly Outfitter Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] and Guide EA) Notice 01/2018 EA Description: We aim to strike a balance between subsistence use resources, wilderness resources, tourism, and the Alaska *UPDATED* National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), Section 506 (a)(3)(E). We propose allocating 2388 service days to outfitters and guides. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46208 Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project includes all National Forest System lands within the village of Angoon and Mitchell, Kanalku and Favorite Bays.

Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Rooks Area Enhancement Project 907-826-1639 EA [email protected] Description: Enhance wildlife viewing opportunities at the existing Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area by improving the surface and circulation of the parking area, installing a vault toilet, installing interpretive kiosk and redesigning the viewing platform. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43283 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 20 miles east of Craig on the Craig/Hollis Highway. Turn South onto the Hydaburg Highway to the Polk/Twelvemile turnoff. Turn left and travel 10 miles to the Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area. Maybeso Water Systems - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 John Slown Project Comment Period Public Notice 406-329-3749 EA 06/15/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project would repair and replace the water and wastewater treatment systems that service the PNW Forestry Sciences Laboratory bunkhouse and facilities for Maybeso Experimental Forest in Hollis, AK in cooperation with the SISD Hollis School. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50690 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hollis, AK.

Tongass National Forest Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Seal Creek Rock Pit - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2019 09/2019 Terry Fiske EA Scoping Start 02/10/2015 907-945-1217 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 09/2018 Description: Expand existing rock pit up to ten acres and 250,000 tons of aggregate material. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46178 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seal Creek bulkhead off Freshwater bay.

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Tongass National Forest Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Whitestone Harbor Rock Pits - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Terry Fiske EA Scoping Start 02/02/2016 907-945-1217 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 04/2018 Description: Expand two existing rock pits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49106 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Whitestone harbor.

Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Amalga Trail Improvements - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2020 05/2022 Mike Dilger CE Est. Scoping Start 11/2019 907-789-6228 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project will be designed to address several rough, degraded sections of the Amalga Trail in Juneau, Alaska. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49642 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trailhead at mile 28 Glacier Highway. Annex Creek Hydroelectric - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 04/2018 Brad Orr Project Relicense Special Use Scoping Start 10/24/2017 970-887-4135 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service will make a decision whether to authorize the continuing use and occupancy of NFS lands to *NEW LISTING* operate and maintain the hydroelectric project by issuing a new special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52809 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Annex Creek Hydroelectric project is located about 11 miles east of Juneau, Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Coeur Alaska's Kensington - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Curtis Caton Mine 5-year Exploration Project Scoping Start 05/18/2017 907-789-6273 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 12/2017 Description: Juneau Ranger District has received a five-year surface exploration Plan of Operations from Coeur Alaska for mineral exploration on the Tongass National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51870 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Juneau- Skagway Icefield Inventoried Roadless Area (IRA #301). Vicinity of the Kensington Mine located 48 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska. Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/18/2017 10/2017 Rob Morgenthaler Project Special Use 907-789-6283 Authorization [email protected] EIS .us *UPDATED* Description: Issue a special use permit for the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands to construct, operate, and maintain a hydroelectric project based on the Final EIS issued by FERC. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51898 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lower Sweetheart Lake and Sweetheart Creek, within the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska.

Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region AP&T High Mountain Power - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2018 06/2018 Patrick Heuer Line Project Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 907-747-4296 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation of a fixed,armored power line, anchored to the ground, to provide reliable power from the existing power grid on Gravina Island to AP&Ts High Mountain repeater. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52761 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gravina Island, Ketchikan, Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Leftovers Stand Improvement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:12/2019 05/2020 Patrick Heuer Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 10/2019 907-747-4296 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Thinning and pruning of young-growth stands less than 40 y/o for stand improvement,forest health, and wildlife benefit in previously harvested project areas district wide. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52713 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District wide in previously harvested areas. Margaret Creek Watershed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 07/2018 Patrick Heuer Restoration and Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 03/17/2017 907-747-4296 Project Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 01/2018 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing a multiyear project to improve stream health, enhance recreation opportunities, treat invasive plants, and improve wildlife habitat within the Margaret Bay Watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51782 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Margaret Watershed, Revillagigedo Island. Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Alaska. Saddle Lakes Timber Sale - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2017 01/2018 Daryl Bingham EIS Objection Period Legal Notice Actual: 03/14/2016 907-228-4114 10/07/2015 [email protected]. Est. FEIS NOA in Federal us Register 09/2017 Description: An SEIS will be prepared for the timber sale portion of the Saddle Lakes FEIS. The March 2016 Decision authorized the ROW to the State of Alaska and modification to the barrier to fish passage on Salt Creek Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38990 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T72S, R91E, Sec 35, 36; T73S, R92E, Sec 1-4, 8-12, 13-17, 19-36; T73S, R93E, Sec 18, 19, 30, 31; T74S, R92E, Sec 1-3, 11-13, 24, 25, 36.; and T74S, R93E, Sec 6-8, 17-20, 30, 31. The project area is located about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Revillagigedo Island, and occurs in Value Comparison Units (VCUs) 7460, 7470, and 7530 between George and Carroll Inlets.

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Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Twin Island Helipad Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/01/2017 01/2018 April Evans Amendment 907-228-4124 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is a proposed amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration's special use permit to authorize the installation of a 16'X16' wooden helipad to access the Twin Island weather camera for improved weather monitoring. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52152 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T 78S R 94E Section 2. Twin Island is located in Revillagigedo Channel, about 24 miles southeast of Ketchikan, AK and 2.5 miles north of Mary Island. Unuk River Stream Gauge - Special area management Completed Actual: 10/25/2017 10/2017 Patrick Heuer Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 907-747-4296 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *UPDATED* - Special use management - Research and Development Description: Authorize USGS to install and maintain a stream gauge on the Unuk River Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52616 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - 56 14%u2019 26%u201D N; 130 52%u2019 49%u201D W. Unuk River. Vallenar Young Growth Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Damien Zona EA Scoping Start 03/02/2017 928-643-8185 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2018 Description: The Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District is proposing a Young-growth timber harvest on approximately 155 acres located on the north end of Gravina Island. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51766 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the north end of Gravina Island about 4 miles northwest of the community of Ketchikan.

Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Authorize Storage of Crab - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2017 01/2018 Russell Beers Fishing Gear at Two Locations 907-772-5940 on the Petersburg Ranger [email protected] District Description: Authorize permitted use for storage of crab fishing gear at 2 locations. Site at Saginaw Bay would be used by 2 CE applicants; at Duncan Canal, 1 applicant. Each applicant's storage site would be limited to an area of approx. 45' x *UPDATED* 45'. 5-year permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52525 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Saginaw Bay (North Kuiu Island) and Duncan Canal (Central ). Ideal Cove Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2019 05/2020 Paul Olson CE Scoping Start 01/04/2016 907-772-5947 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-route and reconstruct Ideal Cove Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48428 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ideal Cove Trail is located on Mitkof Island approximately 16 air miles SE of Petersburg, Alaska. Mitchell Creek Fishpass - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2018 06/2018 Eric Castro Replacement Scoping Start 01/03/2017 907-772-5974 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Demolish the existing concrete and wood fishpass with dynamite and remove debris. Using a hand crew, construct a new pool and weir fishpass with the same design and footprint. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50779 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Mitchell Creek Fishpass is on Kupreanof Island about 3.1 miles upstream from the mouth of Mitchell Creek. It is accessible from the Tonka Road system. Raven Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 05/2019 Paul Olson Phase 2 Scoping Start 01/04/2016 907-772-5947 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-route and reconstruct a 3-mile section of the Raven Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48429 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Raven Trail is located on Mitkof Island, approximately 2 miles from downtown Petersburg.

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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Reissue Special Use Permit for - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2017 01/2018 Russell Beers ADF&G Administrative Use 907-772-5940 Cabin at Thomas Bay [email protected] CE Description: Reissue a special use permit to ADF&G for an administrative use cabin at Thomas Bay. The permit expires on *UPDATED* 12/31/2017 and was first authorized in 1992. The new permit would be valid for 5 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52512 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thomas Bay which is located on the mainland northeast of Petersburg, Alaska. Reissue Special Use Permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 01/2018 Russell Beers GCI Fiber Optic Cable on Mitkof Scoping Start 08/18/2017 907-772-5940 Island [email protected] CE Description: Reissue Special Use Permit for GCI Fiber Optic Cable on Mitkof Island. Use has been authorized since 2008. New *UPDATED* authorization is for 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52507 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mitkof Island. Reissue Special Use Permit for - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2017 01/2018 Russell Beers Private Float House Shore Ties 907-772-5940 at Seclusion Harbor on Kuiu [email protected] Island Description: Reissue a special use permit that expires 12/31/2017 for shore ties to a private float house at Seclusion Harbor on CE Kuiu Island. Authorized use since 2003. New permit would be valid for 5 years. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52510 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seclusion Harbor on Kuiu Island. Reissue Special Use Permit for - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2017 01/2018 Russell Beers a Tent Platform at Tunehean 907-772-5940 Creek on Kupreanof Island [email protected] CE Description: Reissue a special use permit for a tent platform at Tunehean Creek on Kupreanof Island that is expiring on *UPDATED* 12/31/2017. Permit was first issued in 2003. The new permit would be valid for 5 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52511 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tunehean Creek on Kupreanof Island.

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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Reissue Special Use Permit to - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2017 01/2018 Russell Beers AK DOT for Mineral and 907-772-5940 Organic Material Disposal Sites [email protected] on Mitkof Is. Description: Reissue Special Use Permit to Alaska Department of Transportation for Mineral and Organic Material Disposal CE Sites on Mitkof Island. New permit would be for 5 years. Permit has been authorized since 2013. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52508 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mitkof Island. US Coast Guard - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2017 01/2018 Russell Beers Communications Facility 907-772-5940 Special Use Permit Renewal at [email protected] Mt McArthur Communications Description: Reissue a 20-year special use authorization for the US Coast Guard communications facility at the Mt. McArthur Site Communications site on Kuiu Island (expires 12/31/2017). Authorized since 1998. CE Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52506 *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kuiu Island at the Mt. McArthur Communications Site.

Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Deer Lake Coho Rearing - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Facility Permit Re-Issuance 907-747-4209 (NSRAA) [email protected] CE Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33581 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S, R69E section 5. Deer Lake, , Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Alaska Department of Fish and 907-747-4209 Game [email protected] EA Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32910 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 54 South Range 66 East Section 2. Hidden Falls, Baranof Island 25 miles NW of Sitka. Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Port Walter NMFS Marine 907-747-4209 Station Special Use Permit [email protected] EA Description: Issue new special use permit for re-construction and use of an existing hydropower facility at Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32908 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21. Little Port Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka. Nakwasina Integrated Resource - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Christopher Leeseberg Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 907-747-4343 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Description: The intent of this project is to restore fish and wildlife habitat from land-disturbing activities and management of previously harvested timber units in the Nakwasina Watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53010 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nakwasina watershed appx. 15 mi. north of the community of Sitka.

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Northern Tongass Integrated - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Carey Case Pest Management Plan (other than forest products) Scoping Start 11/21/2016 907-772-3871 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 01/2018 Description: Establish an integrated weed management plan that includes manual and mechanical treatments, and herbicides to eradicate, contain, or control existing and new weed infestations. Project area includes the 5 northern management units on the TNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49999 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area includes Admiralty National Monument and Sitka, Hoonah, Juneau and Yakutat Ranger Districts. Outfitter/Guide Allocation on - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Michael Mullin Sitka Area National Forest - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 907-747-4274 System Trails and Roads 07/10/2017 [email protected] EA Description: Determine an appropriate level of commercial use of Sitka area recreation and transportation facilities while *UPDATED* considering several factors, including social, ecological, and facility capacities as well as continued economic viability of the community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52033 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area includes National Forest System trails, roads and campgrounds in the Sitka area. Sitka Ranger District Lakes - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2018 12/2018 Mary Emerick Outfitter/Guide Access Project - Special use management Scoping Start 12/01/2017 907-747-4219 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 06/2018 Description: Determine if outfitting and guiding services could be authorized on National Forest System lands on the Sitka Ranger District accessed by interior lakes on Baranof and Chichagof Islands using fixed-wing aircraft. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52790 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands accessed by interior lakes (more than a half mile from the shoreline) on Baranof and Chichagof Islands within the Sitka Ranger District.

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Sitka Smoke House Project - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jay Kinsman CE 907-747-4228 [email protected] Description: Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Tlingit Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40199 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55 South Range 63 East Section 27. Sitka, Alaska. Sitkoh Lake Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Michael Mullin Reconstruction Scoping Start 08/01/2017 907-747-4274 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed project would fully reconstruct the entire length of trail from saltwater to the East Sitkoh Lake recreation cabin along the existing trail prism. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52292 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 4.5 mile hiking trail is located on southeast Chichagof Island. The east end of the trail starts at Sitkoh Bay and the west end terminates at the East Sitkoh Lake recreation cabin.

Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region EC Phillips Shoreties - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.

Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=16560 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Approximately 55' 45"N, 131' 32" N. Craig, POW.

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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Kahli Cove SUP - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties, water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=29809 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 31, T 68S, R 79E, CRM. Kahli Cove, north of the Community of Naukati, Prince of Wales Island. Naukati Timber Sale - Forest products Cancelled N/A N/A Delilah Brigham EIS 907-828-3232 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is still being developed and will change because of new policy and direction. This project will include both young-growth and old-growth management and other non-timber resource activities. Project name will change. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36904 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Prince of Wales Island. Prince of Wales Timber Salvage - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Charles Glandon CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 907-826-1622 CE [email protected] .us *UPDATED* Description: The Salvage CE would authorize harvest of dead and dying trees not covered under Roadside EA for small sales for timber purchasers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50890 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Small scattered units on Prince of Wales Island not exceeding 250 acres total. Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Rooks EA 907-826-1639 [email protected] Description: Construct a cabin with young growth and access trail in the Sal Creek area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36637 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sal Creek. aproximately 5 mile north of Thorne Bay on the Beach Road.

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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region ATV/OHV Usage for Powerline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 David Rak Maintenance Comment Period Public Notice 907-874-7566 EA 01/31/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Power Agency is proposing the use of ATV/OHV in closed areas, including roads and powerline right of ways for powerline maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42841 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Closed roads and powerline right-of-ways on Wrangell, Vank, Woronofski, and Mitkof Islands. Anan Fish Pass Special Use - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2018 02/2018 David Rak Permit Continuation - Special use management Scoping Start 07/07/2017 907-874-7566 CE - Facility management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Continued use and occupancy of National Forest System lands for a fish pass adjacent to Anan Creek. ADF&G would continue to be the holder of a 20 year permit. Existing fish pass is approx. 100-foot vertical slot fish way through a hard rock tunnel. Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - NE 1/4 of Section 1, Township 66 South, Range 87 East, Copper River Meridian. Anan Creek, Cleveland Peninsula, approximately 27 miles SSE of Wrangell. Anan Management Plan Update - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dee Galla EA 907-874-7551 [email protected] Description: 10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available access by non-commercial visitors. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41001 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory. Berg Bay Cabin Replacement - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dee Galla EA 907-874-7551 [email protected] Description: Replace existing A-frame cabin and toilet with new, regionally approved cabin and toilet. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32289 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude, Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay.

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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region SSRAA Burnett Inlet Hatchery - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 03/2018 David Rak Residence - Facility management Scoping Start 10/13/2016 907-874-7566 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construct new residence for staff housing at the Burnett Inlet Fish Hatchery, operated by Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association. Proposed house and deck to have a footprint of 38x56', one and a half stories tall, visible from saltwater. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50261 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - SE 1/4, Sec 30, T66S, R84E, Copper River Meridian. Southeast Alaska, Etolin Island, east shore Burnett Inlet, south of the outflow of Burnett River. Lat/Long: 56 6' 38.72" N 132 28' 5.52" W. Sonar Cabin Replacement - Facility management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 01/2018 Robert Dalrymple Project Objection Period Legal Notice 907-874-7500 EA 11/20/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replace deteriorated cabin used by ADF&G for fisheries research on the Stikine River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47136 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, of Section 35, T 59 S, R 84 E, Copper River Meridian. Approximately 20 miles NE of Wrangell, on the Stikine River within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area. Wrangell Island Project EIS - Forest products Completed Actual: 12/11/2017 12/2017 Andrea Slusser EIS - Vegetation management 907-874-2323 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) .us Description: Develop/implement multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest and road construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34831 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is Wrangell Island, located within the Wrangell Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest. The community of Wrangell (population 2,500) is located on the island's north end.

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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Zarembo Minerals Exploration - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 08/2018 David Rak 2018-19 Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 907-874-7566 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Continued authorization for Zarembo Minerals LLC.; exploratory surface drilling and sampling. Zarembo Mineral was approved and authorized to conduct the proposed exploration work in 2009 and 2010. Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Exploration activities are located on federal mining lode claims located by Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC in the northwest part of Zarembo Island south of St Johns Harbor. Zarembo Project - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Andrea Slusser EIS 907-874-7524 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* .us Description: Timber harvest over multiple years and sales, applying a variety of harvest techniques and to include road construction. Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zarembo, Bushy, Shrubby, Vank and Sokolof Islands.

Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Cannon Beach Day-Use Area - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Improvements Project - Facility management 907-784-3359 EA [email protected] Description: The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be improved and updated. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37830 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Forest Service; Semi-Remote Recreation. The Cannon Beach Day-Use Area is adjacent the along a 7 mile long sandy beach named after the two World War Two era cannons, still existing, that were set along the beach.

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Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Sea Otter Cabin Site - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Assessment - Facility management 907-784-3359 EA [email protected] Description: Determine location to erect Sea Otter public use recreational log cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37832 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Alternative sites on the Yakutat Ranger District include North End of Khantaak Island, Kriwoi Island, Eleanor Island, Cannon Beach, East side of the Dangerous River, or on the Ahrnklin River. Yakutat Access Travel - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Management Plan Revision - Road management 907-784-3359 CE [email protected] Description: Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008). Consider additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37831 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District.

Yakutat Ranger District 5 Year - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Terry Fiske Precommercial Thinning Scoping Start 09/06/2016 907-945-1217 Project [email protected] CE Description: Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 2284 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50102 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Yakutat Ranger District.

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Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Yakutat Ranger District - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Carrying Capacity Analysis - Heritage resource 907-784-3359 EA management [email protected] - Special use management Description: The Yakutat Ranger District (YRD) is in the process of determineing the recreation visitor capacity for the district. The main purpose is to provide a rationale to guide decision-making for allocating outfitter and guide use across the district. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41048 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - National Forest System Lands. The entire Yakutat Ranger District on the Tongass National Forest in Region 10.

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