Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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
R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) High Uintas Wilderness - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Paul Cowley Domestic Sheep Analysis NOI in Federal Register 801-999-2177 Project (Ashley and UWC 12/01/2015 [email protected] National Forests) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 01/2018 Description: This project will evaluate the effects of continued domestic sheep grazing in the High Uintas Wilderness (HUW). There are 10 sheep allotments located on the north and south slopes of HUW and are located in both the Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44503 Location: UNIT - Roosevelt Ranger District, Duchesne Ranger District, Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Duchesne, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the High Uintas Wilderness in both Duchesne and Summit counties. The project is located northeast of Duchesne, UT and southwest of Manila, UT. Transwest Express 600 kV - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 03/2018 Charles Call Direct Current Powerline (TWE) Objection Period Legal Notice 435-865-3730 EIS 01/21/2017 [email protected] Description: This proposed 600 kV direct current transmission line is designed to carry renewable energy (primarily wind power) from generation sources in central Wyoming to markets in in the pacific southwest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42526 Location: UNIT - Roosevelt Ranger District, Pine Valley Ranger District, Richfield Ranger District, Fillmore Ranger District, Ferron Ranger District, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Beaver, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Uintah, Wasatch, Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project initiates in central Wyoming and crosses public, private, and state lands in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Syringa Networks Fiber Optics - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 07/2017 Charles Rosier Line Scoping Start 05/03/2017 801-999-2159 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a fiber optic cable near the end of SR 210 within the Albion Basin Road (NFSR 028) to the Patsey Marley private property. The fiber optics line would be collocated with the proposed Patsey Marley utility ROW. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51772 Location: UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta, Utah. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache N.F. - Regulations, Directives, Developing Proposal Expected:10/2015 01/2016 Charlie Condrat Forest Plan Monitoring Orders Est. Colloboration Start 02/2015 801-236-3439 Realignment - Land management planning [email protected] CE Description: The UWCNF has begun a process to realign its forest plans with the 2012 Final Planning Rule (see: 36 Code of Federal Regulations 219). In particular, the UWCNF will address the purpose of the monitoring plan program set forth in 36 CFR 219.12(a)(1). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46267 Location: UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Weber, Uinta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Red Ryder Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2017 05/2018 Dundonald Cochrane Management Project - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice (307) 782-3969 EA (other than forest products) 02/06/2017 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Proposal includes a combination of commercial timber harvesting, pre-commercial thinning, and prescribed fire to treat approx. 13,263 acres. Access to the project area would involve use of temporary and existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50954 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District, Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache, Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approx. 45 miles east of Logan. The 24,031 acre analysis area includes a combination of National Forest System, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, and private lands.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region UDWR mountain goat and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2017 11/2017 Pamela Manders bighorn sheep capture and Comment Period Public Notice 801-999-2167 collar via helicopter in 07/12/2017 [email protected] wilderness Description: Proposal by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to land helicopters in the Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Mount EA Timpanogos wilderness areas to capture and collar mountain goats. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49384 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District, Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake, Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Mount Timpanogos wilderness areas. Willard Peak Abandoned Mine - Heritage resource Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 09/2016 Pete Gomben Reclamation Project management Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 801-999-2182 CE - Special area management [email protected] - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology Description: The State of Utah's Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining proposes to reclaim/close entrances to abandoned mines which pose safety hazards to the public. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49798 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District, Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Numerous locations on the Logan and Ogden ranger districts.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) West Fork Smiths Fork - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Paul Chase Colorado River Cutthroat Trout NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5112 Enhancement 08/25/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 12/2017 Description: Treat the streams in the West Fork Smiths Fork drainage including some waters within the High Uintas Wilderness with piscicide (rotenone) to remove nonnative fish species and enhance habitat for native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51924 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 33 miles southeast of Evanston, Wyoming. On the north slope of the Uinta Mountain Range.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Western Smiths Fork - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Jeff Matthews Restoration Scoping Start 10/06/2015 801-999-2161 CE [email protected] Description: Project will treat approximately 1,872 acres impacted by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. The project will move this area towards the desired future condition of a more healthy and resilient forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48074 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 23 miles southwest of Mountain View, Wyoming. Whitney Reservoir Restoration - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Jeff Matthews CE Scoping Start 10/06/2015 801-999-2161 [email protected] Description: Recent mortality of spruce trees due to the spruce bark beetle has appeared along the eastern slope adjacent to Whitney Reservoir. Proposed action is to harvest spruce trees (less than 250 acres) in order to control the spread of insects Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48091 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 9 E., sections 3, 9, and 10. Approximately 30 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming. Whitney Tall Forb Exclosures - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 05/2016 Aimee Cameron CE Scoping Start 04/16/2015 307-828-5115 [email protected]. us Description: Two exclosures will be constructed to compare current livestock grazing and no livestock grazing on tall forb communities to better understand these communities and their true potentials. Vegetation monitoring will occur every 5-10 yrs or as needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48566 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 9 E., Section 4, NE1/4 and T. 1 N., R. 9 E., Section 8, SE1/4, Salt Lake Base & Meridian. The project is located west of Whitney Reservoir on land administered by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest approximately 30 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Wildlife Buffer Regeneration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2016 08/2017 Christina Hacker CE Scoping Start 10/03/2016 307-783-3961 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to treat 238 acres of dead lodgepole pine around goshawk nests to hasten regrowth of trees. Dead pine would be lopped and scattered by hand with chainsaws. No live trees would be cut. No soil disturbance would occur. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50439 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Summit, Uinta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three sites on the Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District. Wildlife and livestock pond - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2013 04/2013 Aimee Cameron development - Grazing management Scoping Start 12/07/2012 307-782-6555 CE [email protected]. us Description: The Forest Service proposes to develop four ponds that would benefit both wildlife and livestock. Two new ponds would be created, and a ditch and water bars along a closed logging road would be modified o catch water. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40881 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. West Fork Smiths Fork watershed.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Soapstone Summer Home #19 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/11/2017 09/2017 Evan Glenn CE - Land ownership management 435-654-7215 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Install a septic system and add an addition to the cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45652 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Soapstone Basin.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Soapstone Trailhead Expansion - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Matthew Lane CE Scoping Start 09/28/2017 801-733-2662 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to expand parking at the Soapstone Trailhead to eliminate congestion and address safety issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52617 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Soapstone Winter Trailhead up Hwy 150. State of Utah Snow Cat Shed - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/05/2017 08/2017 Matthew Lane Relocation - Facility management 801-733-2662 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal by Utah State Parks and Recreation to construct and maintain a storage shed for a snow cat groomer located north of the Soapstone Trailhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51964 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Heber Kamas Ranger District, located near mile post 14 on SR-150, at the end of FSR 142. Strawberry Bay Recreation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/07/2017 10/2017 Matthew Lane Expansion Project 801-733-2662 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to upgrade existing facilities and construct new facilities at Strawberry Bay Marina, located at Strawberry Reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49533 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Strawberry Bay Marina, located at Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bear 100 - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/19/2017 09/2017 Amy Forsgren CE (801) 625-5849 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit, authorizing the Bear 100 race and associated race support. Racers would use Forest Service designated roads and trails. The permit would include an alternate race course route for bad weather. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52513 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Race takes place throughout 100 miles of the Bear River Range, beginning in Logan and ending in Bear Lake. Camp Lomia - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Kelli Taylor Waterline/Streambank Repair - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 07/23/2013 435-755-3626 CE - Watershed management [email protected] - Special use management Description: 1. Relocate existing culinary water lines under the stream channel and stabilize 190 feet of streambank. 2. Install two water storage tanks and water metering system in an existing structure located within the permit area. 3. Relocate shutoff valve. Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T113 N R3 E Section 17. Righthand Fork of the Logan River. Camp Lomia special use authorization. Dewitt Springs - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 David Ashby Maintenance/Repairs Scoping Start 06/16/2015 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] Description: Logan City has proposed maintenance projects at their culinary water source, Dewitt Springs: 1)Replace an existing water drain line which has collapsed; 2) Repair bank erosion around Dewitt Springs security fence to allow for fence maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50155 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Logan, Utah. At Dewitt Springs located in Logan Canyon.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Dewitt/Bridger Streambank - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Ashby Repairs 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Logan City proposes to repair the stream bank just above Bridger Campground in order to protect the pipeline. The bank has eroded and has nearly exposed the city culinary water line and created a hazard on the Forest Service River Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50131 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Logan, Utah. In logan Canyon, just upstream from Bridger Campground. Green Canyon and Providence - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Masako Wright Canyon Watershed Wildlife - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/26/2015 8016255830 Habitat Improvement (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Fuels management s *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to remove juniper in Green Canyon, Logan Dry Canyon and Providence Canyon. Juniper would be removed by hand cutting and the area seeded with browse species to improve the quality and quantity of forage for wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49449 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Portions of: (Green Cyn) T 12 N, R 41 E, and T 13 N, R 41 E; (Logan Dry Cyn) T 11 N, R 1 E, Sec 1 and 6, and T 12 N, R 1 E, Sec 31 and 36; and, (Providence Cyn) T 11 N, R 2 E, Sec 18. In the Bear River Range, east of Logan, Utah. Logan Peak Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ronald Vance CE 435-755-3620 [email protected] Description: A proponent has requested adding approx. 1.6mi of system trail from Logan Dry Canyon Trail to Logan Peak. Trail was likely constructed by CCC and previously a system trail that was removed. Approximately 50% of the trail would need repairs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45626 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T11N, R2E, S1/2 Section 4 and T11N, R2E, NW1/4 Section 9 Salt Lake Base and Meridian. East of Logan, Utah within the Bear River Range. Proposed trail would extend west from Logan Peak.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region North Rich Allotment Fence - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Anthony CE Scoping Start 04/12/2016 Vonniederhausern 435-755-3620 *NEW LISTING* avonniederhausern@fs. fed.us Description: Construct a 4-wire let down fence approximately 1 mile long. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52343 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off the Sinks Road (Forest System Road #20055), approximately 20 miles east of Logan, Utah. Pleasant Valley Juniper - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/05/2017 09/2017 Masako Wright Treatment II 8016255830 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources desires to conduct a habitat restoration project to prevent loss of understory and Phase II juniper expansion. Juniper trees encroaching into sagebrush and meadow areas would be lopped and scattered. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51997 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 11 North, Range 3 East, sections 23, 24, 25, 26. Near Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area and Pleasant Valley, approximately 15 miles southeast of Logan, Utah. Precipitation Study USU - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Ronald Vance CE 435-755-3620 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Utah State University is requesting to conduct research aimed at better understanding the vegetative response to climate change. The proposal involves installation of twelve (12m x12m) "precipitation manipulation shelters" at forest edge sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45622 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. To Be Determined.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Providence Canyon Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Masako Wright Wildlife Habitat Improvement - Vegetation management 8016255830 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] s *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Description: Forest Service proposal to treat juniper in Providence Cyn and Logan Dry Cyn (approx. 36 acres and 34 acres, respectively)in order to improve watershed condition and wildlife habitat. Juniper would be cut, then either removed or lopped and scattered. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52540 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Providence Canyon: Township 11 North, Range 2 East Section 18; Logan Dry Canyon: Township 11 North, Range 1 East, Sections 1 and 6, and Township 12 North, Range 1 East, Sections 31 and 36. Within Providence Canyon and Logan Dry Canyon, east of Logan, Utah. Spring Hollow Trail Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 04/2016 Ronald Vance CE Scoping Start 06/16/2015 435-755-3620 [email protected] Description: The proposal involves constructing a new 0.3 mile section (re-route) of non-motorized trail from the Bridger Look- Off area to the upper group site area of the Spring Hollow Campground. Sections of two other trails will be decommissioned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47982 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T. 12 N., R. 2 E., sections 27, 28. In Logan Canyon, four miles east of Logan, UT. Staker Relocation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 05/2017 Sendi Kalcic Environmental Assessment Scoping Start 08/04/2014 435-755-3633 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2016 Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Pacificorp to relocate a 0.5-mile segment of an existing transmission line onto National Forest System lands to avoid excavation activites on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45059 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 20, Township 9 North, Range 1 West, east of Brigham City, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Thinning Bear Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Peter Howard CE Scoping Start 03/29/2017 307-783-3966 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service is proposing to thin previously harvested stands that were clearcut as part of the Little Bear Timber Sale (1973). The entire project area is encompasses approximately 69 acres on National Forest System lands Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52001 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 13 North, Range 4 East, Section 10 Salt Lake Meridian. Sinks Road (Forest System Road 20055) and Cheney Creek Road (Forest System Road 20239), approximately 20 miles northeast of Logan, Utah. Tony Grove Winter Trailhead - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Zachary Maughan Expansion and Bunchgrass Scoping Start 10/05/2016 801-625-5392 Trail Connector [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to expand the Tony Grove Winter Trailhead parking lot and construct an additional 0.7 mile section of non-motorized trail from the parking lot to the existing White Pine %u2013 Bunchgrass Canyon Trail (#7051). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51643 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 13 North, Range 3 East, SE¿ Section 2, NE¿ Section 11, and SW¿ Section 12. The project area is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Logan, Utah, in Logan Canyon. A portion of the new section of trail is located in the Mount Naomi Inventoried Roadless Area. University of Kansas Fossil - Research and Development Completed Actual: 07/19/2017 08/2017 Roger Kesterson Request 307-782-6555 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of this project is to understand the stratigraphic distribution, paleocommunity structure, taphonomy, and geochemistry of Burgess Shale-type fossils within the Spence Shale (Wellsville Mountains). Specimens will be collected for analysis. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52324 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wellsville Mountains.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Upper Bunchgrass Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Zachary Maughan Reroute Comment Period Public Notice 801-625-5392 CE 04/06/2017 [email protected] Description: The proposal is to realign a section of the White Pine - Bunchgrass Canyon Trail (#7051). A new section of trail, approximately 1 mile, would be constructed and the old section of trail would be restored and reseeded. Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 14 North, Range 3 East, W1/2 Section 34. The project area is located approximately 18 miles northeast of Logan, Utah, in the Mount Naomi Inventoried Roadless Area. Off of the Tony Grove Road. White Rock, Millville, and - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Pete Gomben Providence Allotments 801-999-2103 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal is to authorize the continuance of grazing on the White Rock, Millville, and Providence Allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38463 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allotments are located southeast of Logan, Utah.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bluff Spring Horse Corral - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Zachary Maughan CE Comment Period Public Notice 801-625-5392 04/04/2017 [email protected] Description: Reduce undesirable impacts to vegetation by: installing a horse corral near Bluff Spring; add a trail connecting Bluff Springs Road to Bluff Spring system trail; add trail connecting Bluff Springs Road (#20738) from the Bluff Springs Trail dead end. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51588 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 4 East, Section 21. Approximately 27 miles northeast of Ogden, Utah. Off of the Monte Cristo Road.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Eli Ridge Pipeline - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/15/2017 09/2017 Anthony CE Vonniederhausern 435-755-3620 *NEW LISTING* avonniederhausern@fs. fed.us Description: Proposal to install approximately 2 miles of 2-inch high-density pipe, one water storage tank (20,000 gallon capacity) and six tire troughs (12,000 gallon capacity each) on the Woodruff-Dairy Ridge Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52332 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - sections 9 & 10, Township 8 North, Range 4 E. Eli Ridge of the Monte Cristo Range; approximately 20 miles northeast of Ogden, Utah. Endurance Utah - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/18/2017 08/2017 Amy Forsgren CE (801) 625-5849 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to issue a 5 year special use permit to Endurance Utah to operate two recreation events: Skyline Trail Run (marathon and half marathon) and Eden Epic mountain bike race. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51160 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache, Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Ogden, Utah. Huntsville Town Water Line - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/24/2017 04/2017 Charles Rosier Reconstruction 801-999-2159 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Town of Huntsville has submitted an application to reconstruct a culinary water transmission pipeline across National Forest System land. The replacement pipeline would be constructed within an abandoned road through Jefferson Hunt Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52325 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - sections 18 and 19, Township 6 North, Range 2 East. On the southeast end of Pineview Reservoir; east of Ogden, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Monte Cristo WUI - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 Jeff Sanocki CE Scoping Start 07/12/2017 928-635-5652 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Forest Service is proposing a two-phase vegetation treatment (i.e., ladder fuel, dead or dying, small tree, encroaching conifer removal; limbing mature trees)on lands around Monte Cristo Guard Station (historic) and several out-buildings. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52390 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache, Rich. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 4 East, Section 4, Salt Lake Meridian. Aproximately 43 miles east of Ogden, Utah along the Monte Cristo Highway (Utah SR-39). North Fork Bicentennial Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 10/2017 Zachary Maughan Reroute Scoping Start 10/13/2016 801-625-5392 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: In order to provide public access that avoids private land, there is a need to construct 0.25 mile of new system trail connecting the Bicentennial Trail to National Forest System land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52476 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 1 West, Section 34 Salt Lake Meridian. Approximately 7 miles northeast of Ogden, Utah. Ogden/Pineview Yacht Club - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Anne Hansen permit reissuance Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 801-999-2158 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of a permit to the yacht club for a ten year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49921 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pineview Reservoir on the Ogden Ranger District. South Fork WUI - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 05/2018 Jeff Sanocki CE Scoping Start 07/12/2017 928-635-5652 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to lop and scatter juniper on approximately 1,221 acres along the Wildland Urban Interface. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52389 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 8 East, Sections 5, 6, 7, 12. Six miles East of Huntsville, Utah along the South Fork of the Ogden River.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Spring Creek Trailhead Parking - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Sendi Kalcic Expansion Scoping Start 07/06/2016 435-755-3633 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Expand the parking at Spring Creek to accommodate approximately twice the number of vehicle parking spots (50 total) currently available now and install a double CXT style restroom. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52344 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Section 7. Spring Creek Trailhead on the east side of Pineview Reservoir, near Huntsville, Utah. Sprout Spring Storage Tank - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/14/2017 09/2017 Anthony CE Vonniederhausern 435-755-3620 *NEW LISTING* avonniederhausern@fs. fed.us Description: Installation of the Sprout Spring Storage Tank on the Woodruff-Dairy Ridge grazing allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52480 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project site is located in the vicinity of Cave Ridge in the Monte Cristo Range. Three Creeks Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 02/2018 Anthony Consolidation Comment Period Public Notice Vonniederhausern EA 04/15/2016 435-755-3620 avonniederhausern@fs. *UPDATED* fed.us Description: The proposal is to consolidate 10 grazing allotments (5 BLM and 5 FS) into 1 management unit with 20 pastures on BLM and 8 pastures on FS lands.Management would focus on time, timing, frequency, and intensity of livestock grazing on about 143,000 ac. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36707 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Randolph, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region XTERRA/TEAM Unlimited LLC - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/31/2017 09/2017 Amy Forsgren CE (801) 625-5849 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to issue a 5 year special use permit to TEAM Unlimited LLC to operate the XTERRA race. Activities include a swim in Pineview Reservoir and running/biking races, and event filming through use of crew, special equipment, and vehicles. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51161 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 30 miles east of Ogden, Utah.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) American Fork Culinary Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Charles Rosier Pipeline Replacement Project Scoping Start 08/12/2017 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 11/2017 Description: Proposal from American Fork City to authorize the rehabilitation of a spring collection system and the replacement of certain City-owned culinary water pipelines on Forest Service management lands in American Fork Canyon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52338 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. American Fork Canyon, Pleasant Grove Ranger District. Utah, County. American Fork River armoring - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Gary Gray project 801-796-4892 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Pleasant Grove Ranger District proposes to armor the banks of the American Fork River to minimize the risks of erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46960 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the American Fork River.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Anderson Cabin Remodel - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/14/2017 09/2017 Billy Preston CE - Special use management 801-360-3583 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to tear down the existing cabin and build a new structure on the same 1,500 foot footprint. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51043 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tibble Fork Recreation Residence, Pleasant Grove Ranger District. Cascade Springs Fish Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Russell Hanson Jr Improvement 801-733-7881 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to remove accumulated sediments from pool areas at Cascade Springs. Proposal is intended to increase available fish habitat complexity and boost carrying capacity of the springs. Sediment will be removed through use of a suction pump. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51623 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cascade Springs, Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Utah County, Utah. Echo Picnic Site Hardening - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/21/2017 09/2017 Cheryl Butler CE 801-796-4896 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to pave the two parking areas at the Echo picnic site and build a trail to the restroom. Proposal is intended to provide safer access between the two sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50492 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. American Fork Canyon, Echo picnic site below Tibble Fork Dam. Provo City Utility Project - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/09/2017 08/2017 Russell Hanson Jr CE 801-796-4881 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal by Provo City Public Utility for a 30 foot by 30 foot easement to install and bury electrical power/conduit, sewer piping, storm water piping, and culinary water piping. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52133 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Provo City.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Slate Canyon Knight Springs - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Charles Rosier water development Scoping Start 04/26/2016 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 04/2017 Description: Proposal from the Utah State Hospital to develop Knight Springs located up Slate Canyon by installing new water pipeline. The project would provide sufficient, high quality drinking water to the patients and residents of the hospital. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49373 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Slate Canyon - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. Snowbird Avalanche 5-year - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/05/2017 11/2017 Pollyanna Bergseng Testing Permit 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal for a 5-year Research Permit Authorization for an avalanche management study area in Mary Ellen Gulch for the winters of 2017-2022 to improve the understanding of avalanche dynamics and develop effective means of snow safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52225 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mary Ellen Gulch, Utah County. Welch Land Exchange - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Russell Hanson Jr CE Scoping Start 10/15/2013 801-796-4881 [email protected] Description: Exchange of land between private land owner and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Parcels of equal size will be exchanged to consolidate land ownership which will benefit both the Forest Service and the private land owner. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46141 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Township 4 South; Range 2 East; Section 8. Located in Dry Creek Canyon near the Horsetail Falls trailhead (northeast of Alpine, UT).
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Alta Master Development Plan - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Shawnee Hinman Improvement Projects - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 04/2016 8017332664 EA [email protected] Description: Implementation of projects from Alta's Master Development Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48903 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area. Alta Ski Area East Baldy - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 07/2017 Shawnee Hinman Remote Avalanche Mitigation - Special use management Scoping Start 05/02/2017 8017332664 Project [email protected] CE Description: Installation of pedestals to place Obell'X Avalanche Control Devices. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51776 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area, East Baldy. Alta Ski Area High Traverse - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 07/2016 Shawnee Hinman Improvements - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 8017332664 CE [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorized Alta Ski Area to make improvements to the High Traverse at the ski area. Currently, the High Traverse quickly gets skied down to expose rocky areas which affects access and safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49660 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area. Alta Ski Area Micro-Hydro - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 07/2016 Shawnee Hinman Electricity Production - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 8017332664 CE [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to use existing snowmaking infrastructure from Cecret Lake, and build a small building to generate power using water head-pressure as the lake overflows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49661 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Alta Ski Area Supreme Yurt - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 07/2016 Shawnee Hinman Installation - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 8017332664 CE [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to construct a seasonal food and beverage yurt adjacent to challenger ski run. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49662 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area. Big Cottonwood Canyon - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/24/2017 09/2017 Pollyanna Bergseng Pinetree Spring Water System 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to issue a special use permit to the Pinetree community for additional development of a spring to provide an adequate water source to the community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50459 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Pinetree Community. Bountiful Lions Gun Range - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/18/2017 07/2017 Pollyanna Popola permit renewal 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Bountiful Lions Gun Range is operated by the Bountiful Lions Club of Bountiful, and operates under a special use permit, originally issued in 1959, that will expire at the end of 2013. The Gun Club has submitted an application to renew the permit Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43105 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis. LEGAL - T2N, R1w, Sec. 17. Bottom of Ward Canyon, Davis County, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Cardiff Trail Pedestrian Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Marshall Alford CE Scoping Start 07/17/2017 575-581-4554 [email protected] Description: Proposal to amend a previous decision regarding the Cardiff trail to include a pedestrian bridge to allow users to cross Big Cottonwood Creek. Proposed pedestrian bridge would be installed parallel to and upstream from the vehicle bridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52233 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salt Lake Ranger District, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Cardiff Trail. Dog Lake Trail Re-route - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 07/2017 Marshall Alford CE Scoping Start 05/03/2017 575-581-4554 [email protected] Description: Proposal to reroute a steep section of trail within the segment from the Dog Lake/Desolation Lake Junction in Mill D to Dog Lake. Purpose is to create a sustainable trail at a lower grade. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51770 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Mill D, Salt Lake Ranger District. North and South Willow Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Guy Wilson Treatment Scoping Start 07/14/2017 928-368-2135 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to lop and scatter treatments on the Stansbury Mountains. This first phase will retreat old chaining treatments that were completed in the 1980%u2019s. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52223 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Tooele. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Patsey Marley Shrontz Utility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 04/2018 Charles Rosier Right-of-Way Scoping Start 02/21/2017 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 06/2017 Description: Proposal to construct a utility right-of-way and widen the existing Albion Basin Road (National Forest System Route (NFSR) 028)to improve access to the proposed Patsey Marley Hill Property and Subdivision. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49583 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salt Lake County, Utah, Alta. Snowbird Zip Line Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Shawnee Hinman CE - Special use management Scoping Start 03/15/2017 8017332664 [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize the construction and operation of a zip line at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51375 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Solitude ski trail realignment - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/21/2017 09/2017 Pollyanna Bergseng CE 801-733-2686 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to realign approximately 0.6 miles of the Solbright trail with less than 0.2 miles of trail on USFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52224 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Solitude, Utah. Toilets and Water System - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Marshall Alford Improvements Scoping Start 07/17/2017 575-581-4554 CE [email protected] Description: In partnership with Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, the following improvements to toilet and water systems are proposed on the Salt Lake Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salt Lake Ranger District.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Travel Management Plan - Road management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 11/2018 Marshall Alford Amendment and Motor Vehicle Scoping Start 02/16/2017 575-581-4554 Use Map Update Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2017 *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to amend the Travel Management Plan for roads in Farmington Cnyn and Lamb's Cnyn. Requires changes to the current MVUM by establishing summer use dates and winter seasonal closure dates for the two roads and adds Lamb's Cnyn road into NFS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51042 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis, Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Farmington Canyon and Lamb's Canyon, Salt Lake Ranger District, Salt Lake and Davis County, Utah. UDOT explosives cache - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/31/2017 09/2017 Pollyanna Bergseng installation 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal by UDOT to install a 10 by 10, Type 2 High Explosive Magazine Cache on Forest Service land near the Alta Guard Station in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52226 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Wasatch Powderbird Guides - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Pollyanna Bergseng Permit Renewal Scoping Start 05/03/2017 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to reissue Wasatch Powderbird Guides a new 10-year outfitter and guide permit which will include the same terms and conditions as the current permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51773 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowbird, Utah.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District)
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Diamond Fork Phosphate - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2017 01/2018 George Garcia Project Scoping Start 01/26/2017 530-283-7828 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 06/2017 Description: Proposal to conduct phosphate mining activities on a lease area regulated by the BLM with concurrence from the USFS as the surface landowner. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49949 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Fork Ranger District, Diamond Fork Canyon. Finch cabin roof redesign - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A George Garcia CE - Special use management 530-283-7828 [email protected] Description: Cabin owner proposal to re-design and re-construct a portion of the cabin's south roof to better support snow load and distribute snow load fall. Owner also proposes to re-shingle the entire roof with fire proof shingles. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47981 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Fork Ranger District. Loop Springs Trough - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 07/2016 Renae Bragonje Relocation Scoping Start 10/02/2014 801-342-5267 CE [email protected] Description: The existing trough would be moved from the dispersed camping site which has grown bigger over the years. The new trough location is approximately 260 feet from the current location. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45545 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - T10S R2E Sections 35 & 36 SLM. Just off the Nebo Loop Road near the Holman Exclosure.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Packard Trailhead Relocation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Sarah Flinders CE Scoping Start 07/20/2016 801-342-5264 [email protected] Description: Proposal to relocate the Packhard trailhead 0.3 miles up the road to where the current dispersed site is located, re-route the trail to the trailhead, rehabilitate the current trail section and close the trailhead to overnight camping. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49929 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hobble Creek, Spanish Fork Ranger District.
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