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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2020 to 06/30/2020 Willamette National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2020 to 06/30/2020 Willamette 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 Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Nancy Rusho 228, subpart A Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-731-9196 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations will be applicable to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the United States Mining Law. Willamette National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Willamette Forest Meadow - Special area management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Allen Hambrick Restoration - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/16/2019 541-782-5217 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The project is to conduct meadow restoration at 90 identified sites, and similar unidentified sites where restoration needs become known and treatments fall within the same scope of work, on Detroit, Sweet Home, McKenzie River, and Middle Fork RDs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56479 Location: UNIT - Willamette National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These meadows are forest wide in scope and most can be seen on the maps provided. Contact for more location information. Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 04/01/2020 04:08 am MT Page 1 of 14 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Divide - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2021 09/2021 Lynise Medley EA - Forest products Scoping Start 03/16/2020 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 12/2020 Description: This project would commercially harvest about 2011 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes road density management, meadow restoration, sugar pine habitat restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56803 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 10 S, R 06 E, sections 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, and T 11 S, R 06 E, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 28. Approximately 8 miles SE of Detroit. Dry Beard - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/16/2020 05/2020 Lynise Medley EA - Road management 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project will commercially thin approximately 1350 acres of second growth forest in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Road storage, road decommissioning and bridge replacement or repair is included in the project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53556 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located south of the North Santiam River, east of Detroit Lake and north of FS Road 10 in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Oregon Parks and Recreation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2020 12/2020 Penny Keen Department Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 503-854-4202 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area special use permits. Special use permit will be for a term of 30 years. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Lake State Park and the Mongold Day Use Area on Hwy 22 along Detroit Lake. 04/01/2020 04:08 am MT Page 2 of 14 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sportsman's Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2020 10/2020 Joseph Elliott CE Scoping Start 12/16/2019 503-854-3897 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project is proposing commercial thinning of timber over 80 years old to increase health and vigor of stands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56760 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T10S,R5E, secs 11,12,14, Adjacent to Detroit Reservoir. Stahlman Summer Home - Fuels management Completed Actual: 01/23/2020 03/2020 Chris Mushrush Hazardous Fuels Reduction 503-854-3220 CE [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes to create defensible space around the Stahlman Summer Homes through various treatments, including brush reduction, commercial sales, and using the downed logs for fish habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56217 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - 10S 5E sec 12, 13, 14. Surrounding Stahlman Summer Homes. Tumble-Parkett Fall and Leave - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 07/2020 Dave Klug CE Scoping Start 05/20/2019 503-854-4216 [email protected] Description: Diversify even aged stands along both Tumble and Parkett Creeks and restore large wood to the creeks (without removing dominant trees) by directionally felling to place woody material into the riparian area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56173 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Parkett Creek: T.11S., R.07E., Section 19, NW 1/4 Tumble Creek: T.10S., R.05E., Section 10, NW 1/4. Tumble Creek: just downstream of water intake for the Detroit Lake State Park and upstream from the Hwy 22 bridge. Parkett Creek: in the headwaters of the North Santiam River, SW of Marion Forks. Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 04/01/2020 04:08 am MT Page 3 of 14 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2019 McKenzie River RD Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/12/2020 04/2020 Jon Erickson Improvement 541-822-7238 CE jonathan.erickson@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Commissioning the user trail between Big Lake YC and the PCT while closing and rehabing the user trail from Big Lake YC to Patjens Lake Trail and (2) closing and rehabing the 0.8-mile user trail between Obsidian Trail 3528 and Scott Trail 3531. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57828 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.13S., R.7 1/2E. Section 11 S, Willamette Meridian T.16S., R.8E., Section 5 N, Willamette Meridian . AOG Danger Tree Removal - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/09/2020 06/2020 Floyd Comer (DTR) (other than forest products) 541 822-7203 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to remove danger trees from a 2 acre area that is approximately 80 years of age. The location of the project is in the WUI (Blue River Wildland Urban Interface) surrounding the Assembly of God property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57402 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R4E, Section 22. The proposed area is located off Hwy 126 at the 4.2 mile post. Andres Thin Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Guillermo Vera CE - Fuels management Scoping Start 02/14/2020 541 822-7257 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* ov Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 43 acres located in three stands that are approximately 60 years old. Treatments would include 43 acres of commercial thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57668 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R05E, Sec 31; and T16S, R05E, Sec 06. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 1500130 and 1500134 (Stand #1 and Stand #2). 04/01/2020 04:08 am MT Page 4 of 14 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Big Lake West Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dave Sanders Improvement Project 541-822-7234 CE [email protected] Description: improve public safety by widening the turning radius of the campground access road at the turn around loop and to provide parking slots that are located off of the existing drivable portion of the access road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51234 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Lake Campground, Willamette National Forest.
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