Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2011 to 03/31/2011 Los Padres 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 Nationwide Land Management Planning - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Larry Hayden Rule Orders NOI in Federal Register 202-205-1559 EIS 12/18/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
Nationwide Aerial Application - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Glen Stein of Fire Retardant on National Orders NOI in Federal Register 208-869-5405 Forest System Lands. 08/27/2010 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011 Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region All Units, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Historic Facilities BMP Retrofit - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 09/2011 Ashley Sommer CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 530-543-2615 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Water quality BMP installation at the Tallac Historic Site (inc. Kiva Beach), the Newhall House at Skunk Harbor, Meiss Cabin and Old Mill. Location: UNIT - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer, Carson City (city). Tallac Historic Site, Kiva Beach, Skunk Harbor and Meiss.
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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region All Units, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Meeks Bay Resort BMP Retrofit - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 08/2011 Ashley Sommer CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 530-543-2615 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Implement water quality BMP's at the resort
Location: UNIT - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. Meeks Bay Resort. Willaim Kent Campground BMP - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2011 09/2011 Ashley Sommer Retrofit and Administrative Site - Facility management Scoping Start 11/26/2010 530-543-2615 Redevelopment Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 05/2011 *NEW LISTING* Description: BMP retrofit of campground and day use beach site. Redevelopment of administrative site to include a fire station, employee offices and public information center. Location: UNIT - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. William Kent Campgrond, day use beach site and adminisrative site.
Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Los Padres Tamarisk Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:04/2012 06/2012 Lloyd Simpson EIS - Vegetation management Est. NOI in Federal Register 805-646-4348 ex. 316 (other than forest products) 01/2011 [email protected] - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: An effort to remove tamarisk from all watersheds where it occurs in the Los Padres National Forest
Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. Piru Creek, Sespe Creek, Lockwood Creek, Santa Ynez River, Sisquoc River, Arroyo Seco River Watersheds along stream channels.
Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PGE Master Distribution - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2011 06/2011 Vicki Collins Easement Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 805-961-5718 CE [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing distribution facilities for a 50-yr term. All lines are 12 kv and have a total length of 8.2 miles occupying 35 acres. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Multiple locations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Tepusquet Pk, Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara Cyn, Tequepis Cynn, Santa Ynez Pk, Raterlee-Cerro Alto, W Cuesta Pk, Rincanada Mine. PGE Master Special Use Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2011 06/2011 Vicki Collins CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 805-961-5718 [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to renew and consolidate 8 existing use authorizations for existing distribution facilities that generally serve a single facility into a single master permit for a 30-yr term. 12 kv lines cover 20 miles/40 acres. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Multiple locations in Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. West Camino Cielo, Figueroa Mtn, Olive Cyn, Plowshare Pk, Salmon Cr, Lakes of Monterey Co, Vaqueros Pk, E&W Cuesta, Black Mtn, Lopez, Avenales, LaPanza. Pine Mountain Recreation Area - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Gregory Thompson Forest Health Project (other than forest products) 661-245-3731 EA - Fuels management [email protected] Description: Improve and maintain stand health conditions on 300 acresby reducing stocking and tree densities. Reduce dwarf mistletoe infection by pruning and thinning outside of campground areas. Activities may include chainsaw work, chipping and rx fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fsd.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T 6 N., R 23 W., Sections 3,4,5. Approximately 6 miles East of Highway 33 along Pine Mountain Ridge Road.
Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Abbott Lakes Restoration - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Peter Harris CE Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 831-385-5434 x228 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-fill lower lake to provide year-round available water for use in emergency wildfire situations
Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T19S, R4E, Section 36, SE 1/4. Los Padres National Forest System lands, Monterey Ranger District, Monterey County, California. Kirk Creek Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Peckham Rehabilitation Project (831) 385-5434 x280 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal to bring facilities up to health and safety standards and accommodate expected visitor use.
Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T.22S, R.4E, S.26, SE 1/4. Highway 1, Big Sur Coast. Monterey County. Kirk Creek Campground - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2011 04/2012 Thomas Murphey replacement of toilets Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 831-385-5434 x280 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Replace two existing bathroom buildings with two new buildings containing new vault toilets
Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T.22S, R.4E, Section 26, SE 1/4. Los Padres National Forest System lands, Monterey Ranger District, along Highway 1 Big Sur coast. PG&E powerline to Anderson - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 04/2011 Donna Toth Peak Communication Site Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 805-925-9538 x:227 CE [email protected] Description: PG&E requested to convert an existing aerial distribution line providing power to Anderson Peak Communication Site into a buried line using an existing utility trench. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - Section 21 & 28, T20S, R3E, MDM. Anderson Peak Communication Site.
Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region AT&T telephone line extension - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Veronica Garza on Mil Potrero Highway Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] Description: AT&T request for new special use permit to install approximately 1.6 mile of buried telephone line along Mil Potrero Highway starting near Mil Potrero Campground and ending at Pine Mountain Learning Center. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 14, 15, 23, T9N, R22W, SBM. Mil Potrero Highway and Cerro Noroeste Road west of Pine Mountain Club. DWR Gauge and Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2011 07/2011 Veronica Garza Maintenance Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 805-967-3481 EA [email protected] Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to the Department of Water Resources for use of a water flow gauge on Piru Creek and the maintenance of the Hardluck Road. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, Ventura. LEGAL - Black Mountain Quad T 6N, R18E, section 30, T 7N, R 18W, sections 13, 24 SBBM. Hardluck road and Piru Creek, east of Hardluck Campground. Day Fire Reforestation Phase II - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Gregory Thompson CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 12/2010 661-245-3731 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Potential activities will be based upon areas affected by the 2006 Day Fire. Activity locations are projcted to be small selected areas within the larger fire area. No work will be done within wilderness areas. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T 7N R 19W sect.30, 31; T 7N R 20W sect 6, 23-26, 35, 36; T 7N R 21W sect 1, 15-17, 20-22, 28; T 8N, R 20 W sect 31. Burned areas within Grade Valley and on Alamo Mountain. Frazier Mountain Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2011 08/2011 Gregory Thompson Management - Vegetation management Scoping Start 09/13/2010 661-245-3731 EA (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Fuels management Notice 03/2011 Description: Proposal to manage the top of Frazier Mtn with an uneven-aged silvicultrual system for the health of the old growth Jeffrey pine/white fir forest; and establish and maintain a healthy Jeffrey pine/pinyon pine forest along Frazier Mtn Road corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Ventura. LEGAL - T8N,R19W,Sec7&8;T8N,R20W,Sec9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,21,22,23,27&28;SBBM. Frazier Mountain approximately 1 & 1/2 miles south of Frazier Park.
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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Frazier Park PUD - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2011 05/2011 Erik Van Walden CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 907-228-4128 [email protected] Description: Reissue special use authorization for community water storage and distribution system, to include access roads. No change in level or type of use is proposed. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T 8N, R 19W, sections 6, 25, 26, 35 SBBM. Around the town of Frazier Park. Fred Reyes Phone Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Veronica Garza CE Scoping Start 04/15/2004 805-967-3481 [email protected] Description: Reissuance of special use authorization for an existing phone line across National Forest System lands to private inholdings. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T 9N, R25W, section 27, SBBM Fox Mountain Quad. Parallels Santa Barbara Canyon Road (FSDR 9N11). Mount Pinos Forest Health - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2011 11/2011 Gregory Thompson Project: McGill & Mt. Pinos (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/01/2004 661-245-3731 Campgrounds & Organization - Fuels management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Camps Notice 06/2011 EA Description: This project combines the "McGill-Mt.Pinos Forest Health Project" and the previously listed "Organizational Camps Forest Health Project" into one planning area, over approx. 1,700 acres, to involve thinning, prescribed burning, fuel reduction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.ud/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Ventura. LEGAL - T8N R21W Sec 3,4,5,8,9 & T9N R21W Sec 23,24,25,26,27,33,34,35,36. Approximately 8 miles west of Frazier Park, CA, on parts of Mount Pinos, to include McGill and Mount Pinos Campgrounds and Organization Camps and adjacent areas. Mt. Abel Communication Site - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Veronica Garza CE Scoping Start 01/01/2004 805-967-3481 [email protected] Description: Issuance of Communication Use Lease for existing communication site facilities. This project was cancelled and is now back in progress. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T9N, R22W, Sec 26, SBBM. Mt. Able (Cerro Noroeste) Summit adjacent to Campo Alto Campground.
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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Ozena Campground Closure - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2011 06/2011 Loreigh Brannan CE - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 661-245-3731 Ext 229 [email protected] Description: The Ozena Campground developed recreation facility has been selected to be decommissioned and will be permanently closed. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 23 West, Section 21. Ozena Campground is located in Ozena Valley of the upper Cuyama River area, approximately 22 southwest of Frazier Park, CA, and 2 miles east of Highway 33. Special Use Permit - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2011 09/2011 Loreigh Brannan Recreation Residence Lot 11 Scoping Start 04/15/2004 661-245-3731 Ext 229 CE [email protected] Description: Removal of a terminated recreation residence cabin and improvements.
Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 20 West, Section 9. Lot 11 within the Frazier Mountain recreation residence tract, approximately 3 miles southwest of Frazier Park, CA. Steve Atwater Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Veronica Garza CE Scoping Start 04/15/2004 805-967-3481 [email protected] Description: Special use authorization reissuance for an existing dirt road across National Forest System lands to private inholdings. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T 9N, R21W, section 26, Cuddy Valley Quad SBBM. West end of Cuddy Valley near junction of Cuddy Valley Road, Steinhoff Road, and Mil Potrero Highway. West Tecuya Trail Reroute - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2011 09/2011 Loreigh Brannan CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2011 661-245-3731 Ext 229 [email protected] Description: Reroute or reconstruct portion(s) of existing Forest Trail 20W17, known as West Tecuya Trail #114 off-highway vehicle route. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T9N R20W Sec 19,20. Adjacent to existing Forest Trail 20W17 (West Tecuya Trail #114), approximately 5 miles west of Frazier Park, CA, in Kern County.
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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Zaca Fire Reforestation Project, - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 04/2011 Gregory Thompson Mt. Pinos RD - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 661-245-3731 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Potential project activities are will be based upon areas affected by the 2007 Zaca Fire suppression. Activity locations are anticipated to be small, selected areas within the larger fire and suppression area. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - T12N- R31W,R30W. T11N-R31W,R30W,R29W. T10N-R31W,R30W,R29W. T9N-R31W,R30W,R27W,R26W. T8N- R30W,R29W,R26W,R25W,R24W. T7N-R30W,R29W,R28W,R27W,R26W,R25W,R24W,R23W. T6N- R23W,R24W,R25W,R26W,R27W,R28W. T. Project planning may include the Zaca Fire burned areas and areas affected by fire suppression, outside of designated wilderness.
Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 2011 Coyote Cohorts Trail Run - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Diane Cross CE Scoping Start 12/14/2010 805-646-4348 x320 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A Special Use Applicationwas submitted to conduct a 100 mile trail run beginning on Friday, March 18 and ending on Sunday, March 20, 2011. The proposed route includes the existing trails and roads in the vicinity of Nordhoff Ridge. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T5N; R21W;R22W,23W; SBBM. Los Padres National Forest, Ojai Ranger District. The following trails/road will be utilized during the event: Cozy Dell, Pratt, Gridley, Horn Canyon, Sisar Canyon, Lion Canyon, Howard Creek Trails; Chief Peak Road. Kennedy Ridge Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Charles Robinson Maintenance and Construction 805-646-4348 X319 CE [email protected] Description: Maintain an existing dozer line to be used as a non-motorized recreation trail up to and along the top of Kennedy Ridge west of Ventura River. Some switchbacks will be constructed. Construct a short (0.4 mile) trail extension by hand. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T4N, R23W,NW1/4 SECTION 4 (NON-FS), T5N,R23W,SW1/4 SECTION 33, S1/2 SECTION 32. Southerly approach on Ojai Vly Land Conserv property at Forest bndy in Section 4. Go north & west on Kennedy Ridge, then build new trail up to old Camino Cielo Rd.
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Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Lower Piru Rangelands grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Irvin Fernandez permit 215 Comment Period Legal 805-646-4348 EA Notice 09/02/2010 [email protected] Description: Analysis of grazing on the Piru, Temescal, and Potholes allotments on the Ojai Ranger District. Includes 30 cow/calf pairs on the Piru/Potholes and 30 cow/calf pairs on the Temescal. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=2071 Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, Ventura. LEGAL - T5N, R18W, SBBM. National Forest System land west and north of Lake Piru. Matilija Trailhead Rehabilitation - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Diane Cross CE 805-646-4348 x320 [email protected] Description: Improvement of drainage, plus information, interpretive, and restroom facilities. Possible paving.
Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - NE1/4, NE1/4, Section 22, T5N, R24W, SBBM. End of Matilija Road (county road) 5 miles west of Highway 33. Renew an existing Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2011 02/2011 Jonathan Schwartz Permit (SUP) for a 6 inch gas- Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 805-646-4348 Ext 311 line for 'Aera Energy LLC' [email protected] CE d.us Description: This project is a renewal of an existing SUP (maintenance of a 6 inch gas-line) for a new term, based only on administrative changes. There will be no changes to the authorized facilities or increases in scope or intensity of authorized activities. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T.5N., 19W., S.B.B.&M., sections 28, 29, 31, 32, 33. This gas-line is located six (6) miles north of Fillmore, within the Sespe Oil Field. Renewal of an existing Special - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2011 02/2011 Jonathan Schwartz Use Permit (SUP) for an oil Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 805-646-4348 Ext 311 pipeline, Seneca Resources [email protected] CE d.us Description: The re-issuance of this SUP is based only on administrative changes. No new ground disturbance will take place as a result of this new term SUP. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T.5N., 19W., S.B.B.&M., sections 32 S1/2NE1/4, 33 Lot 4. This oil pipeline is located 5.5 miles north of Fillmore in the Sespe Oil Field.
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Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Special Use Request to - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2011 04/2011 Irvin Fernandez Reauthorize Access Road Scoping Start 06/26/2009 805-646-4348 CE [email protected] Description: This 0.19 mile long, 60 ft. wide right of way provides road access to private property. Type conversion of this land to an access road occurred upon inception of this permit. It has been maintained as an access road since the permit issuance. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - It is located in E1/2, Sec. 4, T5N R22W SBBM of the Lion Canyon 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle. Near the Lower Rose Valley Lake and the Ojai Valley Gun Club.
Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Cherry Creek Pond Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2011 10/2011 Valerie Hubbartt Enhancement Project 215 Comment Period Legal 805-967-3481 EA Notice 06/25/2009 [email protected] Description: Mechanically remove vegetation from a pond to improve breeding habitat for California red-legged frogs. This project was previously listed in the SOPA as the Ranger Peak Pond Restoration Project. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - NE 1/4, Sec 6, T7N, R29W, SBBM. Cherry Creek Pond, Corrales Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California. City of Santa Barbara Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2011 09/2011 Veronica Garza Permit for Forest road 5N18 Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 575-758-6286 CE [email protected] Description: Amend existing road special use permit SBD100903 to the City of Santa Barbara (authorizes use of road 5N25) to authorize ongoing use of road 5N18 for ingress and egress to Gibraltar Dam and other City facilities for water diversion. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Forest Road 5N18 in Sections 4, 9 and 10, Township 5 North, Range 27 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Paradise Road, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Red Rock Trailhead parking lot to City property at Gibraltar Dam.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Happy Canyon Grazing - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2011 09/2011 Valerie Hubbartt Allotment Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 805-967-3481 ext. 254 EA [email protected] Description: The Los Padres National Forest (Forest), Santa Barbara Ranger District, proposes to authorize livestock use on the Happy Canyon Grazing Allotment for a new 10 year Term. This re-inititiates the prior Happy Canyon Allotment Reauthorization EA. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, and 18, Township 7 North, Range 29 West, San Bernardino Base & Meridian, Santa Barbara County, California. The allotment project area is located on the Santa Barbara Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California. Paradise Road Storm Damage - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Veronica Garza Repairs Est. Scoping Start 06/2011 805-967-3481 ext. 213 EA [email protected] Description: Repair or relocation of a portion of Paradise Road adjacent to Fremont Recreation Residence Tract to repair subsidence of the roadbed due to undercutting from the Santa Ynez River. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Section 4, T5N, R28W, SBB&M. Paradise Road, approximately 3 miles northeast of the junction with State Route 154. Peace is Present Foundation - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Veronica Garza Access Road Reauthorization 575-758-6286 CE [email protected] Description: Reauthorize use of existing access road to Windermere Ranch property by new property owner for a 20 year term. Road was authorizied to Institute for Individual and World Peace for a 10 year term in 1997. Permit is in good standing. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - E1/2 SW1/4 Section 20, Township 5 North, Range 28 West, SBB&M. Access road connects Windermere Ranch to West Camino Cielo on NFS lands in Santa Barbara County, CA.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Red Rock Trail Run - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/24/2010 11/2010 Veronica Garza CE 805-967-3481 ext. 213 [email protected] Description: A special use application was submitted to conduct a trail run on November 27, 2010. The actual route is being developed. Project name changed from 2010 San Ysido/Cold SpringsTrail Run to 2010 Red Rock Trail Run Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33146 Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T5N Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32 and T4N Sections 5 and 6. Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara Ranger District on the following trails: Gibraltar, Cold Springs, Edison Catway, Buena Vista, Romero Catway and Romero. Southern California Edison - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Veronica Garza Power Pole Replacement 575-758-6286 CE [email protected] Description: A power pole in the Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area near 71 El Gaucho Lane is in danger of collapse and presents an immediate danger to the area. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 2, Township 5 North, Range 28 West, San Bernardino Base & Meridian. Power pole near 71 El Gaucho Lane, part of the San Marcos Distribution Line on the Santa Barbara Ranger District. State Highway 154 Emergency - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2011 09/2011 Veronica Garza Repair Scoping Start 01/10/2005 575-758-6286 CE [email protected] Description: In Jan 2005 Caltrans closed SH154 due to extensive storm damage. Some of the damaged area crosses NFS lands included in a special use permit. Emergency repairs extended slightly beyond the existing right of way, requiring a permit amendment. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 27, T5N, R28W, SBM. State Highway 154, San Marcos Pass Road, junction of Painted Cave Road.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Summit for Danny Trail Hike - Special area management Completed Actual: 10/27/2010 10/2010 Veronica Garza CE 967-3481 ext. 213 [email protected] Description: A special use application was submitted to a fundraising event for the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA). On Oct. 24, 2010 participants will hike on East Cold Springs and San Ysido trails on the south side of East Camino Cielo (5N12). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33150 Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T5N Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32 and T4N Sections 4 and 5. Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara Ranger District, East Cold Springs trail, San Ysidro trail, McMenemy trail, Girand trail and Catway trail. University of California Santa - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2011 08/2011 Veronica Garza Barbara, Weather Monitoring Est. Scoping Start 05/2011 805-967-3481 Station Installation [email protected] CE Description: UCSB Geography Department wants to install a portable weather monitoring station near Santa Ynez Peak for real-time student download of weather data and soil moisture information. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - SE 1/4, Sec. 12, T5N, R30W, SBBM. Saddle on ridge line between Santa Ynez Peak and Broadcast Peak, Santa Barbara RD. Winchester Canyon Gun Club - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Jeff Bensen EIS - Special use management NOI in Federal Register Actual: 05/23/2007 805 961 5744 12/02/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2011 Description: Proposal to issue a permit for ongoing operation of an existing target range, previously an EA and overturned on appeal. This is re-initiation as an EIS and upon publishing the notice of intent in Jan, 2010, it will return to In Progress status Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sec 18&19, T5N, R28W; Sec 13&24, T5N, R29W;SBM. W of Hwy 154 on W Camino Cielo, 5 mi. N of Goleta. Zaca Fire Reforestation, Santa - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2011 02/2012 Gregory Thompson Barbara RD - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 05/2011 661-245-3731 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Potential project activities are being considered based upon areas affected by the 2007 Zaca Fire. Project activity locations are projected to be small, specifically selected areas within the larger fire and suppression area. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. Planning area may include the areas burned by the Zaca Fire or affected by suppression activities outside of designated wilderness.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region CHP Facility at Black Mtn - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2011 04/2011 Donna Toth Communication Site - Facility management Scoping Start 09/13/2010 805-925-9538 x:227 CE [email protected] Description: CHP requested authorization to replace the Forest Service building and tower at Black Mtn Communication Site and to co-locate with the Forest Service and other public agencies in the new facility. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - Section 15, T29S, R15E, MDM. Black Mountain Communication Site. Davy Brown Fish Passage - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Melody Fountain EA 805-925-9538 ext 214 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct three fish passage structures in Davy Brown Creek to fasciltate fish passage.
Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T8N, R29W sections 20 &16 SBBM. Davy Brown Campground, Sunset Valley Road north of campgroung and at Manzana Creek. Las Chiches OHV Trail Re- - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2011 10/2012 Alicia Sanchez route Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 805-925-9538 ext. 235 CE [email protected] Description: Project includes re-routing approximately 615 feet of the Las Chiches OHV Trail from private property and create approximately 1630 feet of new trail on NFS land. This project will take place in the Pozo/ La Panza OHV riding area. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T. 29S., R.16E, section 32. San Luis Obispo County. Mixed Use Analysis - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2011 11/2011 Alicia Sanchez EA - Road management Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 805-925-9538 ext. 235 [email protected] Description: The proposal is to designate routes for motorized mixed use to connect to OHV trail segments on existing roads. A total of 6.11 miles will take place on Pine Canyon Road, small portions of Navajo Road, and Fernandez Road. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T29S, R16E, Sec 29; T29S, R16E, Sec 30; T11N, R31W, Sec. 27, 26, 25, 36. San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Navajo Flat Staging Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2011 05/2011 Alicia Sanchez Redesign Scoping Start 09/21/2009 805-925-9538 ext. 235 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2011 Description: The proposal is to redesign the staging area to provide designated overnight/day use sites, parking area, children's riding area, and barriers; decommission Friis and Navajo Campgrounds; close Friis Rd the last half mile north of Navao Bypass Trail. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T29S, R16E, Sec 29 MDBM. Pozo/LaPanza area approximately 17 miles east of Santa Margarita, CA on south side of Hwy 58. PGE Master Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Vicki Collins Easement Scoping Start 06/27/2007 805-961-5718 CE [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing transmission facilities for a 50-yr term. Relisted as CE because preliminary results of resource surveys show no significant effects. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T28S-32S, R11-13E, R15-18E, MDM and T12N, R31W, SBM. Diablo, Gates, Midway,Temblor, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Cayucos, Morro Bay. Pine Canyon Allotment Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2011 07/2011 Melody Fountain Authorization Scoping Start 04/08/2009 805-925-9538 ext 214 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2011 Description: Proposal to continue authorized grazing on the Pine Canyon Allotment consistent with the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and applicable laws and regulations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T10N, R31W SBBM. Approximately 20 air miles East of Santa Maria via Tepusquet and Colson Cyn Roads. Porter Allotment Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2011 07/2011 Melody Fountain Authorization Scoping Start 04/08/2009 805-925-9538 ext 214 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2011 Description: Proposal to continue authorized grazing on the Porter Allotment consistent with the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and applicable laws and regulations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T11N, R31W SBBM. Approximately 20 miles North East of Santa Maria along Hwy 166.
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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Santa Barbara Co. Search and - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2011 04/2011 Donna Toth Rescue Repeater Installation at Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 805-925-9538 x:227 Figueroa Mtn. [email protected] CE Description: Santa Barbara Co. Search and Rescue requested a Special Use Permit to install and operate repeater equipment *NEW LISTING* at an existing Forest Service facility on Figueroa Mountain for additional communication coverage in search and rescue operations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Section 25, T8N, R30W, SBM. Figueroa Mountain Lookout. South Fork La Brea Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2011 07/2011 Melody Fountain Grazing Authorization Scoping Start 04/08/2009 805-925-9538 ext 214 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2011 Description: Proposal to continue authorized grazing on the South Fork La Brea Allotment consistent with the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and applicable laws and regulations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T10N, R30W SBBM. Approximately 20 miles Southeast of Santa Maria in La Brea Creek and Northwest of Sisquoc River.
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