Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 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 in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Forest Plan - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Donald Yasuda Amendment (SNFPA) 916-640-1168 EIS [email protected] Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis Location: UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Nevia Brown National Forests Land DEIS NOA in Federal Register 7075629121 Management Plans Revision 05/27/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2017 Description: The Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests propose to revise their land management plans as guided by the 2012 Planning Rule Web Link: http://tinyurl.com/r5earlyadopters Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Mono, Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Entire Inyo National Forest, entire Sequoia National Forest outside of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and the Sierra National Forest.

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Sequoia National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region CHADWICK OUTDOOR - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Art Colson EDUCATION SCHOOL - Special use management Scoping Start 10/31/2016 760-379-5646 OUTFITTER GUIDE SPECIAL [email protected] USE PERMIT RENEWAL Description: Outfitter works with 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students in small groups teaching hiking, rock climbing, CE backpacking and camping. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50403 Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing trails. COMMUNICATION USE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Art Colson LEASES/PERMIT RENEWAL Scoping Start 10/13/2016 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renewal of multiple communication leases and permits at 33 existing sites on the Sequoia National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50402 Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations.

Sequoia National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region SPEAR CREEK ROADSIDE - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Penelope Shibley HAZARD TREE REMOVAL (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 760-376-3781 x 650 EA - Fuels management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Road management Description: Felling and removing hazard trees along forest roads affected by the Cedar Fire, drought, and bark beetles in the Spear Creek area of the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District, Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project decision would include forest roads in the Giant Sequoia National Monument affected by the Cedar Fire.

Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BIG STUMP REDWOOD MTN. - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Brian Vasquez FUELS RESTORATION Scoping Start 02/14/2014 559-338-2251 x 323 PROJECT Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 02/2017 Description: Proposal to reduce fuels buildup in a portion of Big Stump Giant Sequoia Grove through prescribed burning to protect nearby facilities and begin reintroducing fire into the grove. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36313 Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T14S, R28E, MDB&M. Portion of Big Stump Grove bisected by State Highway 180, Redwood Mountain Grove,and area in between southwest of Kings Canyon National Park. KIRKLAND PLANTATION THIN - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Marianne Emmendorfer CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 08/09/2011 559-338-2251 x 313 [email protected] *UPDATED* d.us Description: Masticate small trees (less than 10 inches dbh) and brush causing overstocked conditions in plantations near Kirkland Meadow. Underburn or pile and burn fuel concentrations. Leave 80-120 trees per acre and pockets of untreated shrubs for wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36971 Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T13-14S, R28- 29E, MDB&M. Hume Lake Ranger District. LEFEVER CREEK BRIDGE AND - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Marianne Emmendorfer ROAD DECOMMISSIONING 559-338-2251 x 313 EA [email protected] d.us Description: Decommission Lefever Creek bridge on Forest Service Road 13S91 by removing the decking, steel girders, and footings of the bridge. This area is closed to the general public and accesses private property. An alternative route provides adequate access. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T12S, R25E, SW1/4 of Section 28. Lefever Creek bridge is located along FS Rd 13S91 in the Pine Flat Reservoir area. This area is closed to the general public and accesses private property.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region MILL FLAT CREEK ROADS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Marianne Emmendorfer MANAGEMENT - Watershed management Scoping Start 02/17/2012 559-338-2251 x 313 EA - Road management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Notice 01/2017 Description: A proposal to seasonally close the Davis Road (FR 12S01) (approximately 12/1 - 4/15 based on weather conditions) and to decommission 13 forest roads or portions of roads (a total of 3.3 miles) within the Mill Flat Creek Critical Aquatic Refuge. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38634 Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R26-27E MDB&M. Mill Flat Creek drainage. PINEHURST FUELBREAK - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 03/2017 Brian Vasquez CE Scoping Start 07/12/2016 559-855-8321 Ext. 3414 *UPDATED* [email protected] Description: Fuel reduction on 260 acres around Pinehurst and Neff's Camp communities via tree and shrub cutting and pruning, then chipping, or piling and burning the material. Proposal in mutual fire response area of CalFire (187 ac) and Forest Service (73 ac) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49925 Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - Sections 13, 14, 23, & 24, T.12S., R.24E., MDB&M. Communities of Pinehurst and Neff's Camp. STONY CREEK LODGE - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Carol Hallacy EXPANSION PROJECT - Heritage resource 559-338-2251 (ASILOMAR MGMT COMPANY) management [email protected] EA - Special use management - Facility management Description: Expand lodging facilities to 45 rooms at the Stony Creek Lodge, on Generals Highway. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3387 Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Section 33, T.14S., R.29E., MDM. < 5 acres. Stony Creek Lodge special use permit site on Generals Highway.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region TENMILE ASPEN - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2017 03/2017 Jeff Cordes RESTORATION PROJECT - Vegetation management Scoping Start 05/26/2015 559-338-2251 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Fell the conifers competing with aspen in 5 stands by hand thinning. Each stand is unique, but cumulatively approximately 120 small (less than 16" dbh)cedars and firs would be cut. Small material piled and burned/chipped, large material left on site. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T13-14S, R28E, MDB&M. In Tenmile subwatershed, along Tenmile Road (FR 13S09). TENMILE OVERFLOW - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Carol Hallacy RESTROOM INSTALLATION 559-338-2251 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal to install a vault toilet in the Tenmile Campground Overflow dispersed camping area to reduce impacts to resources. It would provide a permanent restroom to replace the portable restrooms placed in this area only during peak season use. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R28E, MDB&M. The dispersed camping area is adjacent to Tenmile Campground on Tenmile Creek.

Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 80's MINING PLAN OF - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Alfred Watson OPERATIONS - Special use management 760-376-3781 EA - Road management [email protected] Description: Placer mining operations for the exploration and extraction of gold from the stream channel in Greenhorn Creek and maintenance of the access roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=25625 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 11 & 12, T.27S., R.31E., MDM. Kern County, CA. Greenhorn Creek located in the , on Kern River Ranger District.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region ALTA FUELS REDUCTION AND - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Steve Anderson FOREST HEALTH PROJECT - Fuels management 760-376-3781 x. 680 EIS [email protected] Description: Provide defensible space around the community of Alta Sierra and nearby structures, improve forest health and provide for ecological restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45951 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Township 25 South Range 32 East, MDB&M. Surrounding the community of Alta Sierra in Kern County. BOREL BUOY INSTALLATION - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Roger Porter EA 559-784-1500, ext. 1136 [email protected] Description: The proposed project is to install flotation buoys along the length of the Borel Canal in the interest of public safety. Approximately 300 buoys will be installed; 120 of which will be on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - FS land: T.26S., R.33E., Sections 4, 17, 19-20, 30; T.25S., R. 33E., Section 33. SCE land: T.26S., R.33E., Sections 4-5, 8, 19-20. Borel Canal across Lake Isabella. CARVER (Stanley) - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Art Colson ROCKHOUSE BASIN ROAD Scoping Start 10/03/2008 760-379-5646, ext. SPECIAL USE PERMIT 562 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: FLPMA road special use permit (SUP) to be reissued for 10 years, with no changes and no ground disturbing activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=33099 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, 34, T23S, R35 E, MDB&M. Dome Land Wilderness. GILBERT DITCH ASSOCIATION - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Art Colson CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 760-379-5646 [email protected] Description: Operation and maintenance of a water irrigation ditch Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36451 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 10, T25S, R33E, MDB&M. Kernville area.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region GROUSE MEADOW ROAD - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/16/2016 11/2016 Art Colson SPECIAL USE PERMIT 760-379-5646 RENEWAL [email protected] CE Description: Renew a special use permit for unimproved dirt road (approximately 105 feet long and 20 feet wide for 0.05 acres) *UPDATED* that accesses private property from Gallup Road (FS Road 29S03) near Grouse Meadow in the Piute Mountains. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50127 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Grouse Meadow in the Piute Mountains. ISABELLA TAMARISK - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Steve Anderson CONTROL PROJECT (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/17/2015 760-376-3781 x. 680 EA - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 03/2017 Description: Treat 1500 acres of tamarisk (salt cedar) an invasive plant at Isabella Lake, using mechanical treatments or herbicides where necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44853 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - Townships 25 and 26 S, Range 33 and 34 E, MDBM. Isabella Lake (Hanning Flat, Stine Cove, Robinson Cove, Rocky Point, Camp 9, Wofford Heights, , Joughin Cove, Kissack Bay and other areas as needed. KENNY CARVER WATER - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Art Colson TRANSMISSION LINE Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Maintenance & operation of a water transmission line (less than 12 inches diameter) and enclosure with reservoir covering 0.04 acres Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36452 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 14, T25S, R33E, MDB&M. Kernville area.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region KERN COUNTY BOAT PATROL - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Art Colson STATION - SUP - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue new permit for one building (20 ft X 20 ft) and an associated parking area (one acre), to be used in conjuction with boat patrols on Lake Isabella. SUP to be issued for 10 years. (SUP was never issued. Previously under an ACOE lease) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24242 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Sec. 9, T.26S., R.33E., MDM. Approximately one (1) acre. Kern County. Located near French Gulch Peninsula at Lake Isabella, on the Kern River Ranger District. KERN VALLEY RIVER COUNCIL - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Art Colson SPECIAL USE PERMIT - Special use management 760-379-5646 RENEWAL [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of expired special use permit for a 5-year term for the use of the Miracle Hot Springs Day Use Area for teaching and kayak events. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45462 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 15, T.27S., R.32E. MDBM. On the Kern River near Miracle Hot Springs Day Use Area, adjacent to Hobo Campground off the Old Kern Canyon Road (214). MORELAND MINES - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Tim Kelly RECLAMATION - Watershed management 760-379-5646 583 EA - Minerals and Geology [email protected] Description: Closure of mine openings and removal of structures, old equipment, and trash, from nine (9) abandoned mines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=25626 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 17, 18, 19, & 20, T.28S., R.34E., MDM. Kern County, CA. Located in the Alaska Flat area of the Piute Mountains, on Kern River Ranger District.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PIUTE MOUNTAINS TRAVEL - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Penelope Shibley MANAGEMENT - Recreation management 760-376-3781 x 650 EIS - Heritage resource [email protected] management Description: A collaborative process to develop a travel management plan for the Piute Mountains area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34119 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Piute Mountains, Sequoia National Forest. Piute Mountains, south of Lake Isabella, California. SIRRETTA PEAK TRAIL - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Tricia Maki EIS 760-376-3781 ext 630 [email protected] Description: Analysis of OHV trail as per the Sequoia Land Management Plan Mediated Settlement Agreement. Revised DEIS published August 2002. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=16550 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T.22-23S., R.34E., MDM. Seven (7) miles. Kern Plateau, Kern River Ranger District. TAYLOR/LONG GRAZING - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Steve Anderson PROJECT Comment Period Public Notice 760-376-3781 x. 680 EA 06/03/2014 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to reauthorize an existing grazing permit for the Taylor/Long Allotment located on the Kern Plateau. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40893 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 20 & 23, T24S, R34E, MDB&M. Taylor and Long Meadows on the Kern Plateau, accessed from Cherry Hill Road (22S12). THOMSEN SEPTIC SYSTEM - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Art Colson SPECIAL USE PERMIT RE- Scoping Start 09/01/2016 760-379-5646, ext. ISSUANCE 562 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-issue a temporary SUP for a septic system encroaching on forest land Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50135 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Greenhorn Mountains, S 21, T 25 S, R 32 E, 10936 Elm Drive, Alta Sierra.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Art Colson LEASE AT DEMOCRAT 760-379-5646 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: New communications use lease at an existing communications site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=40895 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - .5 (one half) acre. Section 5, T28S, R31E, MDBM; elevation 2,300 ft. Highway 178 in the Lower Kern Canyon near Forest Service Road 28S68. YUBA FARMS PASTURE - SUP - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Art Colson RENEWAL - Special use management 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue special use permit for existing livestock area, consisting of 3.0 acres of fenced area, to feed four (4) head of animals yearly from April 1st through September 30th. SUP to be issued for 10 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24304 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - E1/2, SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 36, T.26S., R.31E., MDM. Approximately 3.0 acres. Located near on the Kern River Ranger District.

Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BALCH PARK PACK STATION - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Chris Sanders CE Scoping Start 06/30/2016 559-539-2607 ext. 72230 *UPDATED* [email protected] Description: Authorizing a 10 year outfitting and guiding special use permit for Balch Park Pack Station for horse back related/riding activities on trails, campsites within the Golden Trout Wilderness area on the Western Divide RD, Sequoia NF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49845 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cow Camp, Maggie Lake, Twin Lake, Deadman Lake, West Meadow, Groundhog within the Golden Trout Wilderness.

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Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BLACK MOUNTAIN GROVE - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 12/2017 ODell Tucker ROAD DECOMMISSIONING - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 559-539-2607 ext. 213 EA - Road management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project will consider decommissioning several roads/segments in the Black Mtn giant sequoia grove Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45551 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T21S, R31E, Sections 1, 7, 12. Spur Roads No. 21S12B, 21S25A, 21S25B, 21S25C, 21S25D and Road No. 21S25 east from its intersection with 21S25B. BULL RUN CREEK ROADSIDE - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Penelope Shibley HAZARD TREE REMOVAL (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 760-376-3781 x 650 EA - Fuels management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Road management Description: Felling and removing hazard trees along forest roads affected by the Cedar Fire, drought, and bark beetles in the Bull Run Creek area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50891 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project includes roads affected by the 2016 Cedar Fire in and near the Bull Run Creek area. DURRWOOD CREEKSIDE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 ODell Tucker LODGE Scoping Start 06/30/2016 559-539-2607 ext. 213 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorizing a 10-year special use permit for operation and maintenance of a resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49846 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Johnsondale in Section 35, T22S, R32E, MDB&M. McKEE COMMERCIAL WATER - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 05/2017 Chris Sanders TRANSMISSION LINE - Road management Scoping Start 05/20/2015 559-539-2607 ext.270 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Applicant proposes to bury a water transmission pipeline under Forest Service Road 20S92, commercially load and haul water off NFS land, and install two 10,000 gallon water tanks on NFS land. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located near mile post 5 of Bear Creek Road, northeast of the community of Springville, in Tulare County California.

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Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC - Facility management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Roger Porter VEGETATION Comment Period Public Notice 559-784-1500 MANAGEMENT PROJECT 07/05/2013 [email protected] EA Description: This project is a maintenance program involving the use of herbicides to control vegetation around hydropower *UPDATED* facilities, access roads and trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42495 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tule River Hydroelectric Powerhouse, Adm Bldgs, Switchyard, Camp 4 Rd,ROWs-Tunnel Trail, Penstock Trail, Redwood Penstock, Adit Road, Surge Tank Road,. WISHON TREE MORTALITY - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A David Ernst RESPONSE AND FUEL (other than forest products) 559-539-2607 REDUCTION PROJECT - Fuels management [email protected] EA - Road management *UPDATED* Description: Reduce fuels in and around the Wishon Campground, around Doyle Springs and Sequoia Crest communities, along FR 20S03, and within the Alder Creek Grove. All proposed activities are on Forest Service land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45069 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project location is north of HWY 190 and between Wishon Campground and the Sequoia Crest community.

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