Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2016 to 03/31/2016 Okanogan-Wenatchee 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 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2015 01/2016 James Capurso EA Comment Period Public Notice 208-557-5780 08/12/2015 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species on all Forests in R6. Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Colville NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47350 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Order will apply to all Forests in Region 6, however targeted scoping is with the Umatilla, Gifford Pinchot, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Willamette and Colville NFs public scoping lists. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forestwide Invasive Species - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Brigitte Ranne EIS (other than forest products) 509-682-4941 EIS [email protected] Description: Invasive species treatment through integrated weed management methods. Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - forestwide. 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Page 1 of 25 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Motorized Travel Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 12/2015 Jennifer Zbyszewski EA - Road management Notice of Initiation 12/22/2014 509-996-4021 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 04/2015 Description: Designate roads/trails/areas open to motorized vehicle use outside of wilderness consistent with Travel Management Rule. Roads/trails/areas not designated as open would be closed to motorized use. Project does not address over-the-snow motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46467 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, outside Wilderness. Okanogan Wenatchee Forest - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Deborah Kelly Plan Revision 509-664-9247 EIS [email protected] Description: The Land and Resource Management Plans of combined Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests are being revised as required by the National Forest Management Act. The focus is to update parts of the plans no longer current and requiring change. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/landmanagement/planning/?cid=fsbdev3_053653 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan and Wenatchee Nationals Forests of eastern Washington. Sno-tel Sites - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Esther Woodward CE Scoping Start 04/23/2009 509-826-3070 [email protected] Description: Issue a Special Use Permit to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for 29 existing snow survey (hydrometeorology sites) sites located on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. Various sites on the Okanogan-Wenatchee NF near the Cascade Mountain crest. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Page 2 of 25 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Box Canyon Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 04/2015 Paul Willard CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Construct approximately 5 miles of non-motorized trail from 25 Mile Creek Helibase to Box Canyon on the south shore of Lake Chelan. Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R20E, Sections 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25. Proposed trail would be located northwest of 25 Mile Creek State Park. Lake Chelan Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Prince Creek Dock Scoping Start 03/13/2014 307-326-2525 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: Remove and replace the old (slowly sinking) cedar log floating dock (old 65 feet x 9 feet) with new HDPE enclosed floats that support a 17 foot x 67 foot dock designed to accommodate ferry docking on one side and public docking on the other side. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26135 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 31, T31N, R19E. Prince Creek Campground, along Lake Chelan north shore. Meadow Creek Reroute: - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Lakeshore Trail #1247 Scoping Start 03/13/2014 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruct and construct approximately 2500 feet of trail, install a footlog (bridge) across Meadow Creek on the Lakeshore Trail #1247 to repair flash flood damage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43296 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T31N, R18E, Section 2. Lakeshore Trail on the north shore of Lake Chelan. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Page 3 of 25 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Cascade Crest Endurance Run - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 05/2016 Kimberly Larned CE Scoping Start 12/21/2015 509-852-1062 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue a mult-yr special use permit authorizing the annual Cascade Crest Endurance Run on existing FS roads and trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48426 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Various sections, T21N R13E, T20-22N R12E,and T21-22N R11E. FS trails (Silver Creek basin, west shore of Lk Kachess, Mt. Catherine south to Blowout Mtn, northeast through Big Creek to Easton. Ferris Hard Rock Mining - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 JoAnne Homuth CE Scoping Start 07/08/2014 509-852-1032 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize miner's proposal to mine underground with hand tools in an existing adit. Access is via user-built ATV trail, which miner will close and restore when finished. Ore removed in 5-gallon buckets, for processing off- Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44956 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 30, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., W.M. Cougar Gulch off of FS Rd. 9718-118. Sons of Norway Sno-Cat Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Kimberly Larned and Parking Scoping Start 12/21/2015 509-852-1062 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Sons of Norway has requested authorization to park a Sno-Cat on National Forest System Land at Crystal Springs SnoPark, and to drive it FS Roads 5400 and 5400-314 to access the Trollhaugen clubhouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48422 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 22, T. 21 N., R. 12 E., W.M. vicinity of Crystal Springs SnoPark. 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Page 4 of 25 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project