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
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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. 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 - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest 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, Utah, 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 07/01/2019 04:06 am MT Page 1 of 6 Fishlake National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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, Fremont River, 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 07/01/2019 04:06 am MT Page 2 of 6 Fishlake National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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 - Fish Lake 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. 07/01/2019 04:06 am MT Page 3 of 6 Fishlake National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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. 07/01/2019 04:06 am MT Page 4 of 6 Fishlake National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact