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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 Fishlake National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 Fishlake National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 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) Amendments to Land - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2019 02/2019 John Shivik Management Plans Regarding - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5667 Sage-grouse Conservation 11/21/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2018 Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 Location: UNIT - All Units, All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou- Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, , Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado.

Fishlake National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Fishlake National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Fishlake National Forest Pinyon - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 11/2019 Kendall Nelson and Juniper Project (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice (435) 836-2811 EA 04/18/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Pinyon-juniper removal on the Fishlake National Forest to improve and maintain sage-steppe, grassland, oak, and open woodland cover. Treatments include hand-cutting, mechanical and prescribed burning to address encroachment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52471 Location: UNIT - Fishlake National Forest All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Beaver, Garfield, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project location occurs on the Beaver, Fillmore, , and Richfield Ranger Districts of the Fishlake National Forest and the Boulder Mountain portion of the Dixie National Forest.

Fishlake National Forest Fillmore Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Richfield-West Sevier - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 04/2020 Adam Solt Watershed Plan: Flat Canyon - Special use management Scoping Start 04/11/2019 435-896-1079 Site Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 06/2019 *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest is proposing the construction of a flood detention basin and a conveyance channel at the mouth of Flat Canyon. Flood flows that enter the Sevier Valley and canals may result in overtop or breach, threatening loss of life and property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55867 Location: UNIT - Fillmore Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fillmore Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest, in Flat Canyon west of I-70, in Sevier County. T24S, R3E, Sections 16 and 17 SLBM.

Fishlake National Forest Fremont River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Fishlake National Forest Fremont River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Boulder to Torrey SCC Fiber - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 09/2019 Maggie Toone Optic Line Scoping Start 06/13/2019 435-896-1085 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Fishlake and Dixie National Forests propose granting a special use permit to South Central Communications (SCC) for the construction and operation a fiber optic line which would run from Boulder to Torrey to increase telecommunications services. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56215 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Garfield, Wayne. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The fiber optic line will run from the intersection of 4690 N. and Highway 12 in Boulder and proceed north along Highway 12 to the junction of Highway 24 in Torrey in the existing road right-of-way. Bowery Haven Marina - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Cody Clark Improvements, Twin Creek - Facility management 435-896-1023 Boardwalk, and Angling Pier [email protected] Project Description: This project has been moved to project number 55908 - Marinas and Recreation Improvements Project. EA Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53380 *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located along Utah State Route 25 (SR-25) at Fish Lake in south-central Sevier County, Utah. It is located in portions of Section 8, 9, 17, and 18 of Township 26S, Range 2E. Fish Lake Basin SCC Fiber - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Maggie Toone Optic Line Scoping Start 03/07/2019 435-896-1085 CE [email protected] Description: The Fishlake National Forest is proposing to grant a special use permit to South Central Communications (SCC) to install, operate, and maintain a fiber optics line which will run along existing road right-of-ways in the Fish Lake basin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55570 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - T.26S R.2E Sec 17-19; T26S. R.1E Sec 24-27, 35-36. The fiber line will be approx. 4.54 miles long and start at the intersection of Sleepy Ridge Ln. and CR-5429, follow Sewer Lagoon Rd. and proceed along SR-25 before attaching to the existing vault.

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Fishlake National Forest Fremont River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Fish Lake Marinas and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Cody Clark Recreation Improvements - Facility management Comment Period Public Notice 435-896-1023 Project 04/18/2019 [email protected] EA Description: To improve marinas facilities at Lakeside, Fish Lake Lodge, and Bowery Haven marinas, increase opportunities for *NEW LISTING* shoreline fishing, and to provide increased viewing opportunities for kokanee spawning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55908 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The majority of the project is located on the west side of Fish Lake in south-central Sevier County, Utah; one project feature occurs northeast of Johnson Valley Reservoir. Fishlake Basin Undergound - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Cody Clark Powerline 435-836-1023 CE [email protected] Description: Amend Garkane Power Special Use permit to remove 2,470 feet of overhead powerline and replace with 380 feet of buried line Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42551 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW 1/4,Section 19, T26S, R2E. Lakeside and Fish Lake Lodge - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Cody Clark Marinas Improvement Project - Facility management 435-896-1023 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project has been moved to project number 55908 - Fish Lake Marinas and Recreation Improvements Project Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53381 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located along Utah State Route 25 (SR-25) at Fish Lake in south-central Sevier County, Utah. It is located in portions of Section 17, 18, 19, and 24 of Township 26S, Range 2E.

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Fishlake National Forest Fremont River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Last Chance Wildlife Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 05/02/2019 07/2019 Kurt Robins Improvement Project - Vegetation management 435-425-3702 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Fishlake National Forest is proposing to reduce conifer encroachment into sage-grouse priority habitat by using mechanical treatments and broadcast burning, with seeding as needed. Up to six guzzlers will be installed for wildlife and game use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55381 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier, Wayne. LEGAL - In all or portions of T24S R3-4E; T25S R4-5E; and T26S R4E. Proposed activities are on the Fremont River and Richfield Ranger Districts, adjacent to Hwy 72 in the Last Chance drainage on the east side of Hilgard Mountain. Porcupine Aspen Improvement - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 04/04/2019 10/2019 Russell Ivie Project (other than forest products) 435-896-1551 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Fishlake National Forest is proposing to implement prescribed fire treatments in seral aspen stands to promote the regeneration and recruitment of aspen communities. A mosaic burn pattern with a variety of fire severities is desired. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55382 Location: UNIT - Fremont River Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Sevier. LEGAL - In all or portions of T24S, R3E, Sections 33-35; T25S, R3, Sections 1-4, 9-16, 21-24, 26-27 and 34-35; and T26S, R3E, Sections 2-3 of the Salt Lake Base Meridian. The project area, where management activities are proposed, is on the Fremont River Ranger District just south/southwest of Hilgard Mountain, east of UM Creek and west of Tidwell Slopes.

Fishlake National Forest Richfield Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Koosharem, Rock Springs, Dry - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 05/2020 Jason Kling Lake and Hunts Lake Comment Period Public Notice 435-896-1080 Allotments Livestock Grazing 12/30/2015 [email protected] Authorization Description: The U.S. Forest Service, Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District, is proposing to reauthorize livestock EA grazing on the Koosharem, Rock Springs, Dry Lake, and Hunts Lake Allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48505 Location: UNIT - Richfield Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Piute, Sevier. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These allotments are located in Sevier and Piute Counties covering multiple sections in Ranges 1, 2, 2 ½, and 3 West and Townships 26, 27, and 28 South.

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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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