Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests 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
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Chattooga River Boating - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2014 11/2014 James Knibbs Access Notice of Initiation 07/24/2013 803-561-4078 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 07/2014 Description: The Forest Service is proposing to establish access points for boaters on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River within the boundaries of three National Forests (Chattahoochee, Nantahala and Sumter). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42568 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon, Oconee, Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Access points for boaters:Nantahala RD - Green Creek; Norton Mill and Bull Pen Bridge; Chattooga River RD - Burrells Ford Bridge; and, Andrew Pickens RD - Lick Log. Southern Region Caves and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/02/2014 07/2014 Dennis Krusac Mine Closures 404-347-4338 CE [email protected] Description: The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44053 Location: UNIT - Cherokee National Forest All Units, National Forests In Florida All Units, Kisatchie National Forest All Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, National Forests In North Carolina All Units, Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Res All Units, National Forests In Mississippi All Units, Ouachita National Forest All Units, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units, National Forests In Texas All Units, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area All Units, Daniel Boone National Forest All Units, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units, National Forests in Alabama All Units, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest All Units. STATE - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Lake, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Covington, Hale, Lawrence, Macon, Ashley, Benton, Montgomery, Murray, Oglethorpe, Chickasaw, Randolph, Pontotoc, Jackson, Morgan, Whitley, Natchitoches, Vernon, Winn, Roanoke, Berkeley, Edgefield, Newberry, Cocke, Monroe, Unicoi, Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Craven, Botetourt, Charlotte, Roanoke, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest Systems lands: KY, VA, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, LA, TX, AR, OK.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Andrew Pickens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) AND072_ATT Permit Renewal - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Mike Crane CE Scoping Start 04/15/2013 864-638-9568 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 08/2014 Description: Renewal permit for all existing lines in Oconee County, 7,183 feet exisiting fiber optic and copper overhead lines with a 10 foot ROW (1.65 acres) and 215,646 feet of existing fiber optic and copper underground lines with a 5 foot ROW (24.75 acres). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41929 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Oconee County. George Micro Hydropower - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 06/2015 Victor Wyant Project Scoping Start 12/16/2013 864-638-9568 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2014 Description: Donald and Bettina George currently have a special use permit for a grassed emergency spillway from Thrift Lake to Lick Log Creek. They propose to construct a micro hydropower plant structure in an alcove to the side of Lick Log Creek on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43181 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Below Thrift Lake and adjacent to Lick Log Creek. Land Bridge Road, Bridge - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/23/2014 09/2014 Victor Wyant Relocation Project - Road management 864-638-9568 EA [email protected] Description: The Oconee County Road Department has identified a need to relocate the bridge over the Chauga River on Land Bridge Road, a county maintained road on National Forest System lands. The new bridge would be located a few hundred feet downstream. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42111 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located on Land Bridge Road over the Chauga River.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Andrew Pickens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Outfitting and Guiding Special - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Jennifer Barnhart Use Permit - Special use management Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014 864-638-4463 EA [email protected] .us Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to grant outfitting and guiding special use permits to businesses on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33706 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Andrew Pickens Ranger District and Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor on the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia. Russell Farm Historic Site - Heritage resource Completed Actual: 06/23/2014 08/2014 Jennifer Barnhart CE management 864-638-4463 [email protected] .us Description: The Oconee Soil and Water Conservation District has applied for a special use permit to coordinate a volunteer program to remove encroaching vegetation around the house site, paths and remaining structures at the historic site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44187 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to Highway 28 and the Chattooga River.
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District)
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Chester County Stream and - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Christopher Evans Riparian NOI in Federal Register 864-427-9858 Restoration/Enhancement 04/17/2014 [email protected] Project Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 07/2014 *NEW LISTING* Description: This project would involve restoring and enhancing the hydrologic, riparian and aquatic funcitions within four watersheds - McCluney Branch, Little Turkey Creek, Clarks Creek and an unnamed tributary to Clarks Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44310 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is adjacent to the Broad River just east of the Woods Ferry Recreation Area. Georgia Aster and Shortleaf - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:02/2015 05/2015 Jeff Magniez Pine Management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 08/23/2013 803-637-5396 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 10/2014 Description: The Sumter National Forest is proposing activities to enhance existing Georgia aster populations, expand Georgia aster at new sites, and restore shortleaf pine communities on sites that are currently dominated by loblolly pine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41944 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chester, Newberry, and Union Counties, South Carolina. Giant Cane Restoration project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2014 03/2015 Carrie Miller on the Enoree Ranger District - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 864-427-9858 EA (other than forest products) 03/31/2014 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 09/2014 Description: The Giant Cane Restoration Project will restore native giant cane woodlands on the Enoree Ranger District on 104 acres of the Sumter National Forest. Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Compartments 5, 33, 172 in Chester, Union and Newberry Co. Sumter National forest, Enoree Ranger District, Chester, Newberry, and Union Counties.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Growing Season Prescribe - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/05/2014 07/2014 Elizabeth LeMaster Burning Management on the - Vegetation management 864-427-9858; 803- Enoree Ranger District (other than forest products) 276-4810 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To use Growing Season Prescribe Burning on approximately 5,708 acres in Compartments 13, 16, 27, 38, 41, 67, 108, 116, 147 and 160 on the Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44580 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Fairfield, Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Compartments 13, 16, 27, 37, 38, 41, 67, 108, 116, 147 and 160 of the Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest, Fairfield, Newberry and Union Counties, SC. Growing season Prescribe - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 05/12/2014 06/2014 Hector Socias Burning on the Enoree Ranger - Vegetation management 864-427-9858 District (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Fuels management *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to implement additional growing season prescribe burning on approximately 2,909 acres in Compartments 24, 124, 125 and 126 on the Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44351 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Compartments 24, 124, 125 and 126 of the Enoree Ranger District. Lower Broad Watershed Project - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 03/2015 John Richardson EA Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014 864-427-9858 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Silvicultural Treatments consisting of commercial thinning on 6,361 acres, regeneration harvest (clearcut with reserves) on 2,146 acres and regeneration harvest ( shelterwood with reserves) on 256 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44865 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Fairfield, Newberry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the Lower Broad watershed.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Natural Awareness Tracking - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 12/2014 Hector Socias School Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 864-427-9858 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest has accepted a special use permit application from the Natural Awareness Tracking School for a proposal to provide a basic land navigation course to the public. Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Northwest section of the Enoree Ranger District east of route 22, south of the Tyger River, west of route 176 and north of the Enoree River. Woods Ferry Horse Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Alice Riddle Realingment Project, Phase II Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 (864)427-9858 CE [email protected] Description: The project will continue to realign sections of existing trail that are poorly located and not sustainable in their current location. Additional new trail construction will be added to the trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41767 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester. LEGAL - Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. Chester County, east of the Broad River.
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Cape Romain, NWR, USFWS - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/28/2014 04/2014 Amy Fore Demonstration Bee Apiary at 843-336-2203 Sewee Visitor and [email protected] Environmental Center Description: Amend exsting special use permit to US Fish and Wildlife to add bee apiary at Sewee Visitor and Environmental CE Education Center Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43645 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Charleston. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Francis Marion National Forest Tract F-92, Compartment 212, Charleston County SC.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Central Electric Power Coop - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2014 01/2015 Amy Fore McClellanville 115 Kv Line DEIS NOA in Federal Register 843-887-3257 EIS 05/09/2014 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2014 Description: Construct a 115 KV powerline from Winyah Generating Station (Georgetown, SC) to McClellanville, SC. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=5499 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - NE section of Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion Forest Plan - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Mary Morrison Revision DEIS NOA in Federal Register 803-561-4058 EIS 04/30/2014 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal s Register 01/2016 Description: The forest plan revision is expected to take three years to complete with three major steps: an assessment, a draft forest plan, and then EIS/ROD. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/scnfs/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5393142 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Charleston and Berkeley County, South Carolina. Francis Marion National Forest. Guerin Creek Salt - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Mark Danaher Marsh/Ecological Restoration - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/03/2014 843-336-3248 on the Francis Marion National (other than forest products) [email protected] Forest Description: Approximately 7 acres of salt marsh would be restored by smoothing out furrows installed in the past to grow a CE loblolly pine plantation. The action would restore tidal function. About 14 acres of loblolly pine would be removed. Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Charleston. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Guerin Creek.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Macedonia EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Bill Twomey EA - Forest products Objection Period Legal Notice 843-336-3248 - Vegetation management 05/29/2014 [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Environmental Assessment for ecosystem restoration activities in the Macedonia analysis area of the Francis Marion National Forest in Berkeley county South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41142 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. LEGAL - USDA Forest Service. Francis Marion National Forest, Berkeley County, South Carolina. Nature Adventures Outfitter - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Amy Fore Guide Amendment for Scoping Start 04/04/2014 843-336-2203 Motorized Tours [email protected] CE Description: Nature Adventures Outfitters has proposed the addition of motorized tours to existing permit FMF076. Motorized *NEW LISTING* tours will be conducted on Lower Wambaw Crrek and Hampton Creek and Santee River currently permitted for canoe/kayak trips. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44343 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lower Wambaw Creek, Hampton Creek, Santee River, FSR 204 Boat Launch, McConnells Landing. Re-issue AT&T Permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Amy Fore Buried Telephone Cable Along Scoping Start 04/29/2014 843-336-2203 Cainhoy Rd. [email protected] CE Description: Re-issuance of existing permit to AT&T for 2.27 miles of buried telephone cable along the eastern shoulder *NEW LISTING* of Cainhoy Rd in Berkeley County SC. Permit area is located in portions ofTracts F-18a, F-25, F-81 and F-258. Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eastern shoulder of Cainhoy Rd (S-8-98), Berkeley County SC. Tracts F-18a, F-25, F-81 and F- 258.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Twin Ponds Rifle Range - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Janna Dupre Reconstruction Comment Period Public Notice 843-336-2221 EA 06/20/2014 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 07/2014 Description: Phase 1 would: remove the existing range structures; add rifle sheds; parking spaces; accessible walkways; range office; and dirt berms would be added or improved. Phase 2 would: add archery and pistol ranges. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43173 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on Forest Road 202.
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Long Cane Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Aiken Coop EDG402401 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 01/2015 Peggy Nadler CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 803-561-4053 [email protected] Description: Renewal of permit for overhead and underground electric lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29354 Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Edgefield, McCormick, Saluda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Long Cane Ranger District. FY '14 Pre-commercial - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 04/21/2014 06/2014 Dell Frost Thinning - Long Cane Ranger (other than forest products) 803-637-5396 District [email protected] CE Description: Pre-commercial thinning of 635 acres of predominantly loblolly pine sapling size trees withi Abbeville , *NEW LISTING* Greenwood, McCormick and Saluda counties, South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44191 Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick, Saluda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick and Saluda counties, South Carolina.
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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Long Cane Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Little River LON017 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2014 12/2014 Peggy Nadler CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 803-561-4053 [email protected] Description: This action is a renewal of a special use permit for electric powerlines above and below ground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27394 Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Long Cane Ranger. Watson Hill LLC Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2015 03/2015 Dell Frost Management and Timber Sale - Forest products Notice of Initiation 06/05/2014 803-637-5396 Project Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 09/2014 *NEW LISTING* Description: Seed tree regeneration (1,365 acres),Thinning (6,732 acres),Loblolly pine removal(19 acres),Woodland establishment(268 acres), Herbicide release (1,365 acres) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44366 Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Management Compartments 201 204-211,222,226-229,234-241,254 and 256.
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