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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 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) Sierra Forest Plan - Land management planning Completed Actual: 09/17/2013 03/2014 Donald Yasuda Amendment (SNFPA) 09/13/2013 916-640-1168 EIS [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 - All Units, All Units, All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, All Units, Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, All Units, All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, 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 Range, from the /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://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3375 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 COMMUNICATION USE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 10/2017 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 BULL RUN ROADSIDE HAZARD - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 08/30/2017 09/2017 Chris Sanders TREE REMOVAL (other than forest products) 559-539-2607 ext.270 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *UPDATED* - Road management Description: Felling and removing hazard trees along forest roads affected by the , 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, 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. SEQUOIA PRIORITIZED TEN - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 Nina Hemphill MEADOWS RESTORATION Scoping Start 07/13/2017 559-784-1500 ext. (TEN MEADOWS PROJECT) 1161 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project addresses watershed improvement in four meadows (Upper Parker, Lower Parker, Packsaddle, and Last Chance) on Western Divide RD and six meadows (Little Horse, Powell, Granite Knob, Little Troy, Troy, and Jackass) on Kern River RD. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52286 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District, Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The four WDRD meadows occur in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Kern River, west side of the river. The six KRRD meadows occur in the South Fork of the Kern River headwaters.

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Sequoia National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region SPEAR CREEK ROADSIDE - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 George Powell HAZARD TREE MITIGATION (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/01/2017 559-539-2607 x252 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *UPDATED* - 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50892 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District, Kern River 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 Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BIG STUMP REDWOOD MTN. - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Brian Vasquez FUELS RESTORATION Scoping Start 02/14/2014 559-338-2251 x 323 PROJECT Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 12/2017 *UPDATED* 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, ,and area in between southwest of Kings Canyon National Park. ESHOM AREA FUELBREAK - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Marianne Emmendorfer MAINTENANCE Scoping Start 06/05/2017 559-338-2251 x 313 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: Maintain up to 769 acres on 6 existing fuelbreaks in the Eshom portion of the district. Proposed treatments are hand and machine felling hazard trees and piling the material. Piles would be burned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52193 Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T14-15S,R27-28E, MDB&M.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region KIRKLAND PLANTATION THIN - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 09/06/2017 10/2017 Marianne Emmendorfer CE (other than forest products) 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. 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 . 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 Completed Actual: 07/06/2017 08/2017 Jeff Cordes RESTORATION PROJECT - Vegetation management 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48179 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 BOREL BUOY INSTALLATION - Facility management Cancelled N/A N/A Karen Miller EA 559-784-1500 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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:10/2017 06/2018 Art Colson ROCKHOUSE BASIN ROAD Scoping Start 10/03/2008 760-379-5646, ext. SPECIAL USE PERMIT 562 CE [email protected] 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. EVENING STAR MINE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 07/10/2017 07/2017 Tim Kelly RECLAMATION PROJECT - Minerals and Geology 760-376-3781 616 CE - Road management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Install a bat gate and a road gate to restrict access to underground mine. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51963 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Piute Mountains. GILBERT DITCH ASSOCIATION - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2018 03/2018 Art Colson CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 760-379-5646 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 KENNY CARVER WATER - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Art Colson TRANSMISSION LINE Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 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. KERN COUNTY BOAT PATROL - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2018 02/2018 Art Colson STATION - SUP - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 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).

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region LUCAS CREEK PROJECT - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 09/2018 Keith Stone CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 09/2017 760-376-3781 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Remove dead and dying trees near homes and roads, reduce fuels buildup Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52489 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breckenridge Mountain. MORELAND MINES - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Tim Kelly RECLAMATION - Watershed management 760-379-5646 583 EA - Minerals and Geology [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. 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.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region TAYLOR/LONG GRAZING - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 01/2018 Steve Anderson PROJECT Comment Period Public Notice 760-376-3781 x. 680 EA 06/03/2014 [email protected] 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). VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Art Colson LEASE AT DEMOCRAT 760-379-5646 EA [email protected] 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

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Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PACK STATION - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Lisa Gammell CE Scoping Start 06/30/2016 559-784-1500 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 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 . - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2018 06/2018 George Powell ROAD DECOMMISSIONING - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 559-539-2607 x252 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. DRY MEADOW RESTORATION - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 Nina Hemphill CE Scoping Start 07/13/2017 559-784-1500 ext. 1161 *NEW LISTING* [email protected] Description: This project is proposed to reduce erosion within Dry Meadow and restore floodplain function and resiliency. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52290 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the headwaters of Bull Run Creek, tributary to North Fork Kern River. DURRWOOD CREEKSIDE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Lisa Gammell LODGE Scoping Start 06/30/2016 559-784-1500 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.

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Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region EAST BEAR CREEK - Grazing management Completed Actual: 08/29/2017 08/2017 Joe Loehner ALLOTMENT CORRAL 559-539-2607 ext 281 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construct a new permanent corral measuring 60 feet by 80 feet with two short wing fences extending no more than 100 feet from the corral. This livestock handling facility will be used during turn out and gathering of livestock. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52317 Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T 20 S, R 30 E, Section 9, Base and Meridian. The proposed location for this facility is adjacent to Bear Creek Road, Mile marker 220. McKEE COMMERCIAL WATER - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/31/2017 02/2018 Chris Sanders TRANSMISSION LINE - Road management 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. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC - Facility management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 05/2018 Chris Sanders VEGETATION Comment Period Public Notice 559-539-2607 ext.270 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 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,.

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Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region ROADSIDE HAZARD - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:02/2018 06/2018 George Powell REDUCTION - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 559-539-2607 x252 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Felling and removing hazard trees along roads, maintaining roads, and restoring ground cover and vegetation in the Pier fire area. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T20S, R30E, Sections 13-14,22-23; T20S, R31E, Sections 7-8,16-17,20-22,26-29; T21S, R30E, Sections 1 and 12; T21S, R31E, Sections 3,6-10,16-17. WISHON TREE MORTALITY - Vegetation management Cancelled 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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