Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 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 - Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) North Cascades Ecosystem - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2018 02/2018 John Rohrer Grizzly Bear Restoration DEIS NOA in Federal Register 509-996-4001 Plan/Environmental Impact 01/12/2017 [email protected] Statement Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 12/2017 *UPDATED* Description: The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are preparing a North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to determine how to restore the grizzly bear to the North Cascades ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50937 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - . COUNTY - Chelan, King, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Cascades Ecosystem grizzly bear recovery zone, including the North Cascades N.P., Ross Lake and Lake Chelan NRAs, and portions of Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. Olympic National Park - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2018 07/2018 Susan Piper Mountain Goat Management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 360-956-2435 Plan 07/29/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 01/2018 Description: Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49816 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason. LEGAL - Not applicable. Alpine areas on the affected National Forests.

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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2020 07/2020 Rebecca Riegle Scenic Trail Comprehensive Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 989-724-9381 Plan [email protected] EA Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public *NEW LISTING* lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest-wide Site-Specific - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 05/03/2017 06/2017 Brigitte Ranne Invasive Plant Management EIS (other than forest products) 509-682-4941 EIS [email protected] Description: Forest-wide invasive plant treatment and early detection and rapid response. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24104 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - forestwide. Motorized Travel Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 04/2018 Lauri Malmquist EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2575 06/08/2016 [email protected] 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- motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 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 10 Mile Trail(#1256) Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Paul Willard CE Scoping Start 06/08/2017 509-682-4960 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reroute a portion of the 10 Mile Creek Trail (#1256) that was damaged in the Wolverine Fire in 2015 near Holden Village. The .18 mile reroute will move the trail location away from 10 Mile Creek to a more sustainable location. Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Township 31 North, Range 17 East, Section 8. Township 31 North, Range 17 East, Section 8. The project is located approximately 1 mile east of Holden Village.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2014-15 Wildfire Restoration - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 09/22/2017 04/2018 Peter Wier CE (other than forest products) 208-259-3361 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this Project is to plant conifers and speed recovery time for developing a forested landscape. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51396 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T28N,R22E sec.1,2,12;T29N,R18E sec.7,13,14,16,17,22,23,24,27;T29N,R19E sec.18,19;T29N,R22E sec.22,23,25,26,27,35,36;T31N,R18E sec.5,7,8,9,15,16,17,21. 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. Crow Cabin Permit Reissuance - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Paul Willard CE Scoping Start 05/13/2016 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Authorize a new special use permit to replace an existing expired special use permit for the Crow Cabin for a period of 15 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49478 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E, Section 7. Sawtooth Backcountry along Uno Peak Trail #1260. Summer Blossom Whitebark - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Peter Wier Pine Restoration (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/02/2017 208-871-1667 CE [email protected] Description: This project is to maintain, restore and enhance whitebark pine habitat and the Summer Blossom meadow area through treatments including: small tree thinning, pruning, prescribed burning, whitebark pine planting. Total treatment area is ~ 1,576 ac. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51128 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E; 2,3,4,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,23,24. The Summer Blossom project lies primarily in the Falls Creek sub-watershed approximately 34 miles northwest of the town of Chelan, Washington on the north shore of Lake Chelan.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Cougar Gulch Aquatic - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Eric Merten Organism Passage (AOP) - Watershed management Scoping Start 07/17/2017 5098521068 Project [email protected] CE Description: The Cougar Gulch Aquatic Organism Passage project proposes to restore connectivity at 2 locations by replacing *NEW LISTING* stream crossing culverts and thus provide improved fish access to approximately 5 stream miles of upstream habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52303 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Township 21N, Range 17E, Section 36. Cougar Gulch, East of Liberty, Washington. Forest Service Roads 9718-000 and 9718-112. 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] 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.usda.gov/project/?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. Hoyt Trail Bridge Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Benjamin Watts CE Scoping Start 07/17/2017 509-852-1077 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* s Description: The proposed Hoyt Trail Bridge would be located immediately upstream of where FS Road 135 currently fords South Fork Taneum Creek and would require a small section of trail to be rerouted so as to join bridge approaches with the existing trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52309 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - SW 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 27, T19N R15E. Hoyt Trail #1347 is a popular multi-use trail located in the southern portion of the Cle Elum Ranger District and in close proximity to Taneum Junction Campground.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Johnson/Jungle Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Benjamin Watts Renovation Project Scoping Start 07/17/2017 509-852-1077 CE [email protected] s *NEW LISTING* Description: The project consists of trail reroutes/creek crossing renovations on 2 trails; the Johnson Medra Trail#1383 and the Jungle Creek Trail#1383.1. These renovations would address erosion issues, reduce stream crossings and locate trails away from streams Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52308 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec 23, T22N R15E; SW 1/4 NW 1/4, Sec 24, T22N R15E; NW 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec 24, T22N R15E; NE 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec 24, T22N R15E. Johnson Medra Trail #1383 and Jungle Creek Trail #1383.1 run directly adjacent to Johnson Creek and S. Fork Johnson Creek respectively. Jungle Creek Aquatic - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 09/2017 Thomas Matthews Restoration Project Scoping Start 08/15/2016 5098521073 CE [email protected] d.us Description: The proposed work will treat 0.29 miles of Jungle Creek and 4 acres of floodplain. This work is part of a larger, watershed scale restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51585 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Township 21N, Range 16E, Section 06. 0.29 acres of Jungle Creek, along Jungle Creek Road. Kongsberger Ski Club- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Kimberly Larned Reissuance of Club Special Use Scoping Start 01/15/2017 509-852-1062 Permit [email protected] CE Description: To reissue a Club Special Use Permit to the Kongsberger Ski Club for a 20 year term. Facilities authorized will include: Club lodge, waxing shed, water system, septic system, gate, and other structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51739 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 24 T.21 N, R 12 E, W.M. West of Kachess Lake.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lake Cle Elum Blowdown - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2017 08/2017 Shan Madden CE Scoping Start 05/01/2017 509-852-1031 [email protected] Description: Sale and removal of blowdown trees (approximately 32 trees) from storm that occurred during Winter of 2015- 2016. These trees were on National Forest System land, but landed on private property and need to be removed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51899 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Township 21N, Range 14E, Section 34. East side of Lake Cle Elum, off Salmon La Sac Road. NW Lake Cle Elum Restoration - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 04/2018 Darren Goodding Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 06/30/2016 509-852-1071 EA - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* - Road management Notice 09/2017 Description: Proposal to non-commercially thin 533 acres and decommission or close several roads on the west side of Lake Cle Elum, to mitigate for permanent impacts to critical habitat for Northern spotted owls associated with Cle Elum Pool Raise Project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50852 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T21N, R14E and T21N R13E W.M. Sections 5,6,7,8,18,19,20 and 30 Township 21N Range 14E and Sections 31 and 32, Township 22N, Range 14E. Son's of Norway-Trollhaugen - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Kimberly Larned Lodge, Special Use Club Permit Scoping Start 01/15/2017 509-852-1062 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: To reissue a Special Use Club Permit to Son's of Norway, Trollhaugen Lodge. Permit will include the following activities: lodge, well and pump house, stage with dance floor, sports activities field, and grooming of trails approved by District Ranger. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51740 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T 21 N., R 12 E., Section 22 W.M. SE of Keechelus Lake, off Forest Service Road 54.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Southern Star Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 JoAnne Homuth Operation Scoping Start 03/20/2007 509-852-1032 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2016 Description: 1-2 person seasonal operation accessed by FS9711121. No seasonal or permanent camp site, underground mining will be with hand tools, drill and blast in existing mine tunnels. Activities: portal reconstruction, ore and waste rock, hazard tree removal Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=19715 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 13, 24, T21N, R17E, WM,. Swauk Watershed. Swauk Pine Restoration - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 John Agar EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-852-1061 - Forest products 03/11/2016 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Landscape scale silvicultural treatments (thinning and burning)to improve resilience to disturbance, and stream and floodplain restoration at 66 sites. Project includes road improvements, closure, relocation, and decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44149 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Secs. 23-26, 35, and 36, T. 21 N., R. 17 E.; secs. 17-21 and 29-32, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., and secs. 1 and 2, T. 20 N., R. 17 E., W.M. All or parts of the Cougar Gulch, Lion Gulch, and upper Williams Creek subdrainages in Swauk Creek Watershed. Wish Poosh Hazard Tree - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Brian Speeg Management - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 509-852-1049 EA - Facility management 01/16/2016 [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to initially remove approximately 400 hazard trees infected with Annosus root disease, in Wish Poosh Campground. Then a 10-year vegetation management plan for annual hazard tree removal will be implemented. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47398 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 28, T. 21 N., R. 14 E., W.M. East shore of Lake Cle Elum, approximate 10 miles northwest of Roslyn, WA.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District)

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Chickadee Non-Motorized - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Kelly Baraibar Mountain Bike Trails - Special use management Scoping Start 04/21/2017 509-996-4019 CE [email protected] Description: The Chickadee Non-Motorized Mountain Bike Trails Project lies within the Methow and Twisp River watersheds near Sun Mountain lodge and Patterson Lake. The intent of this project is to enhance an existing Mountain Bike Trail System. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51116 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township (T.) 34 North (N.), Range (R.) 20 East (E.), Sections 1, 2, 2, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25 & 26; T.34 N., R.21 E., Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, & 32; and T.33 N., R.21 E., Section 6, W.M. The project is near Sun Mountain lodge, Patterson Lake, Little Wolf Creek, Thompson Ridge, Gobblers Knob, Southwest of Winthrop, Washington. Early Winters Creek Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 07/2018 Phillip Christy CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 08/26/2016 509-486-5137 [email protected] Description: Wood structures would be installed along the streambank to provide habitat and bank stability in the Early Winters Campground. Most wood would be 40' long and stabilized using wood piles, partially burying the logs, and boulder bracing of logs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49914 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 19 East, the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 26, Early Winters Campground. The project is located in Early Winters Campground, North of Highway 20, about 3 miles west of Mazama. Flagg Mountain Mineral - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Meg Trebon Exploration Scoping Start 04/18/2014 509-996-4032 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 01/2018 Description: Evaluation of a Plan of Operations to conduct copper exploration at up to 15 sites in the Flagg Mountain area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44438 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T36N, R20E,W.M., Sections 19 and 20. Northeast of Mazama on Flagg Mountain.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Methow Headwater Mineral - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Katherine Worn Withdrawl - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 805-961-5709 EA - Minerals and Geology [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Special use management Description: Recommend the Secretary of the Interior withdraw from location and entry under mining laws about 340,079 acres of NFS lands, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 20 years in aid of legislation (S556). Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - See project record for complete legal land description of the withdrawal area as described in the "Methow Headwaters Protection Act of 2017 "(S.556). Approximately 340,079 acres of NFS lands w. Methow Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Okanogan County, Washington. Mission Restoration Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 05/2018 Meg Trebon EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-996-4032 - Forest products 06/30/2017 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The project uses results of the Ecosystem Management Decision Support (EMDS) tools to identify vegetation, wildlife, and aquatic restoration; and wildfire hazard reduction needs at the stand and landscape level in the 50,200 acre project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49201 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township (T.), 31 North (N.), Range (R.) 20 East (E.); T. 32 N., R. 19 - 22 E.; and T. 33 N., R. 20 -22 E, W.M. in the Buttermilk and Libby Creek drainages. The 50,000 acre project is located in Buttermilk and Libby Creek drainages, between Carlton and Twisp, Washington.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Pack and Saddle Stock - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Paul Willard Outfitter-Guide Special Use DEIS NOA in Federal Register Actual: 03/25/2013 509-682-4960 Permit Issuance 11/25/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2017 Description: Supplemental EIS being prepared to issue special use permits for pack and saddle stock outfitter-guides in the Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawooth Wilderness and other areas on the Methow Valley, Tonasket and Chelan Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3752 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Analysis includes Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Areas and other areas. Specific use locations are identified year to year in each permittees annual operating plan.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bear Cove Boat Club Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Use Permit Scoping Start 03/25/2008 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new permit to the Bear Cove Boat Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24131 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Sec. 11, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. Bumping River Aquatic Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/04/2017 08/2017 Scott Nagel Enhancement 5096531442 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The project proposes to enhance aquatic habitat by placing up to 400 pieces of large wood (75% of which is classified by Forest Service standards as Medium sized LWD) within the active channel of the Bumping River at six identified sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51994 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Between Township 17, Range 12, Section 14 to Township 16, Range 13, Section 7. The Bumping River is within the Yakima River basin and is a tributary to the Little in northwest Yakima County, Washington.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Chelminar Club Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Permit Scoping Start 03/24/2009 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue an existing club a special use permit for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24135 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T14N, R14E, S30 &31, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. Communication Facilities & - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Utility Line Permit Reissuances Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: To reissue new permits for existing communication facilities and utility lines. The duration of these permits will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51613 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - See attached documentation for specific locations. Raven's Roost; Bethel Ridge; Andy Creek; Little Bald; Company, Inc.; Utility Line (CenturyTel). See map for specific details. Ditch, Dam, & Reservoir Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Reissuances Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: To reissue three ditch, dam, and reservoir permits to existing permitees. The duration of these permits will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51614 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 6, T.16N. R.15E.;Section 35, T.17N. R.14E.; Section 35, T.17N. R.14E. National Forest land to private lands adjacent to the Work Center; Natural side channel of the Naches River. Federal Land Policy and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Management Act Permit Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 Reissuances [email protected] CE Description: To reissue new permits for three existing road right-of-ways. The duration of these permits will be 20 years. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51607 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Section 12, T.13N. R.12E.; Section 18, T.14N. R.15E. W.M; Section 18, T.14N. R.15E. W.M. YMCA (Camp Dudley); Boy Scouts of America (Camp Fife); WDFW Region 3.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest Service Road 1901 Flood - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Michelle King Repair 509-6531420 CE [email protected] Description: Repair the damaged portions of Forest Service Road 1901. The damaged sites are at mile post 6.9 and 7.2. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39078 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the Naches Ranger District. Forest Service Road (FSR) 1901 connects to the Little Naches Road (FSR 1900). Indian Creek Corral Livestock - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Area Special Use Permit 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new permit for an existing livestock area permit Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=26142 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13N, Range 13E, Section 06, WM. North side of Hwy 12 near west end of Rimrock Lake on the Naches Ranger District. Indian Creek Corral Resort - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Special Use Permit 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing resort Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=26139 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13N, Range 13E Section 06, WM. Just north of Hwy 12 near the west end of Rimrock Lake on the Naches Ranger District. Issuance of Five Year - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Recreation Event Special Use Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1434 Permits [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of 11 five year recreation event permits for recurring events to be held at various locations and dates on *UPDATED* the Naches Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47720 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Recreation events are held at various locations on the Naches Ranger District. Please see details in scoping letter.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Little Crow Restoration Project - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/14/2017 07/2017 Jodi Leingang EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 509-653-1450. [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Description: Restoration project to increase forest resiliency, restore aquatic resources, and maintain public access within the larger context of the Little Naches watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46306 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - T17N R11E,Sec 1-5,7-14,16-18;T17N R12E,Sec 1-3,10,11;T17N R13E,Sec 1-6;T17N R14E,Sec 3-6;T18N R11E,Sec 24- 27,33-36;T18N R12E,Sec 22-27,34-36;T18N R13E Sec 1,2,11,12,13-36;T18N,R14E Sec 3-11,14-35. Southern portion of the Little Naches Watershed and includes Crow Creek and Lower Little Naches River subwatersheds. Little Naches Culvert Upgrades - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 07/2018 Scott Nagel CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/24/2017 5096531442 [email protected] Description: Upgrade specified existing culverts in the Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed to meet 100-year flood flows, Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP), and critical habitat for Bull trout and Steelhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51400 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T18N R13 Section 5. Headwaters, Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed, Yakima County, WA. Naches Outfitter and Guide - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Permits 509-653-1434 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Outfitting and guiding opportunies on the Naches R D will be reviewed for environmental effects. The analysis will include all types of O/G including pack stock use, fishing, rafting, snowmobiling, environmental education and mushroom gathering. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37672 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Naches Ranger District.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Oak Creek Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/18/2017 09/2017 Gary Torretta Enhancement - Watershed management 509-653-1433 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Restore Oak Creek floodplain habitat by re-grading legacy road fill along three miles of previous decommissioned road. Place 300 trees (up to 16 inche DBH) into Oak Creek and floodplain. Plant 2,000 native trees and shrubs on 5 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50034 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T14N,R15E, Sections 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. Oak Creek and South Fork Oak Creek on the Naches Ranger District. Parking Lot Permit Reissuance - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz CE Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: To issue a new permit to Yakima County Fire District #14 for an existing parking area. This permit covers 2.9 acres for a staging area and use of access road to the property from SR 410. The duration of the permit will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51605 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 1, T.16N. R.14E. W.M. Yakima County. Permit Renewal for Pre- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Kathryn Buchholz existing Permits Summer 2013 Scoping Start 07/23/2013 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: Four different permit renewals. (1) Convenience Enclosure- unintentional trespass. (2) Parking lot- winter parking for Bear Cove. (3) Military Training Area- training and exercise operation plan. (4) Driveway right of way. Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - (1) T14N, R15E, Section 30 (2) T13N, R13E, Section 10 (3) T13N, R11-14E; T14N,R11-14E (4) T15N, R14E, Section 1. (1) Rimrock Retreat, WA (2) FSR 1200, south of Rimrock Lake and south of Frenchman's Ridge (3) White Pass area (4) North of Chinook Pass Forest Service Work Center. Ravens Roost Communications - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Site-Facility 1-Issue new 20 Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1434 year communication site lease [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a new 20 year special use permit/communications site lease to the new facility owner. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47724 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S 1/2, SW 1/4 of Section 22, T.18N R.12E W.M. Raven Roost Communications Site, Forest Service Road 1902 866.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Residence and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Resort Projects Scoping Start 07/01/2015 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Recreation Residence owners in the Andy Creek,Bear Cove,Bumping Lake,and Indian Flat tracts,the Chelminar Grotto club site and owners of Rimrock Lake Resort have submitted applications for various projects on their privately owned structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47384 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Andy Creek, Bear Cove, Bumping Lake, and Indian Flat Recreation Residence tracts, the Chelminar Grotto club site and Rimrock Lake Resort. Recreation Residence, Camp, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz and Resort Project Proposals Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: 20 project authorizations including: Propane tank installation, deck addition, roof repair, storage shed modification, door & window replacement, satellite dish installation, flag pole installation, outhouse rebuild. See attached documentation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51615 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - See attached document for site locations. 20 recreation residences, camps, and resorts on the Naches Ranger District. See attachments. Reissuance of Tieton River - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Whitewater Rafting Outfitter Scoping Start 08/17/2016 509-653-1434 and Guide Special Use Permits [email protected] CE Description: Reissue up to 11 permits to companies that operate as whitewater rafting outfitter and guides during the "flip flop" *UPDATED* on the Tieton River Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49985 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The outfitter and guides would operate on the Lower Tieton River, east of the Rimrock Reservoir.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Silver Beach Resort Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Reissuance Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of permit to allow Silver Beach Resort to continue to operate and maintain a resort consisting of a motel, restaurant, rental cabins, commercial campground, boat launch, dock, float, and boat rental facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47721 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 5, T.14N R.13E W.M. Silver Beach Resort located on Hwy 12 on the north shore of Rimrock Lake. Soda Springs Campground - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/15/2016 07/2016 Gary Torretta Windfall Removal 509-653-1433 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Remove approximately 170 blown down trees and stockpile at Forest Service borrow pit for future river restoration project. This will allow the campground to be reopened for recreation use. Trees will stay on National Forest land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49500 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 17 North, Range 13 East, Sections 27 and 34. Soda Springs Campground and U.S. Forest Service borrow pit are both located in the Bumping River drainage adjacent to the Bumping River Road 1800. Water Line Permit Reissuances - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz CE Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: To reissue nine new water line permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51611 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S36, T.14N. R.11E.; S11, T.13N. R.13E.; S11&12, T.13N. R.12E.; S1, T.13N. R.13E.; S7, T.13N. R.13E.; S12, T.12N. R.16E.; S31, T.14N. R.13E.; S12, T.16N, R.12E.; S12, T.16N. R.12E. Heatherstone Inc.; Bear Cove Cabins; Camp Dudley; Silver Cove Homes; Prime Time; Camp Fife; Andy Creek Water Users; Goose Prairie (Shaffer); Goose Prairie (Dilger).

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region White Pass 2014 Projects - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 02/2018 Susan Ranger EA Comment Period Public Notice 509-653-1446 03/11/2014 [email protected] Description: The Naches R.D. is considering a proposal by the White Pass Company, the operator of the White Pass Ski Area, to expand its Nordic ski trail system and facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43718 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The White Pass Ski Area is situated in the Cascade Mountain range of WA state, approximately 55 miles west of Yakima and 20 miles east of Packwood. White Pass Ski Area Snow- - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/27/2017 07/2017 Susan Ranger making Extensions - Special use management 509-653-1446 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Addition of four extensions to the existing system at White Pass Ski Area. Extensions may be up to 400 feet long and would be installed in disturbed ground in a 2 ft wide X 3 ft deep trench. The trench would be refilled and seeded. Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13 North, Range 11 East Sections 2 and 11. The snow-making extensions would be in the very lower section of the base area around the ski lodge, ticket booth and platter area. Wildcat Bridge Exploratory - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/14/2017 08/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Special Use Permit Issuance 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuing a special use permit to Washington State Department of Transportation for conducting preliminary exploratory fieldwork necessary for the design of a possible future bridge replacement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49987 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Sections 30 & 31, T.14N. R.14E. Along U.S. Highway 12 from Mileposts 165.38 to 166.14.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Yakima Valley Boat Club - Special area management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Special Use Permit Scoping Start 03/25/2008 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new special use permit for the Yakima Valley Boat Club with seasonal moorage for up to 14 boats at the club docks on Rimrock Lake Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=23110 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Section 11. South side of Rimrock Lake behind Bear Cove summer home tract. Yakima Valley Ski Club Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Use Permit Scoping Start 10/06/2008 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing club for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24138 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R11E, S2, WM. Naches Ranger District White Pass Area.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bonaparte Mountain Whitebark - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 05/2018 Larry Loftis Pine Maintenance (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/11/2017 509-486-5160 CE [email protected] Description: Whitebark pine grows on top of Bonaparte Mountain. Other species such as lodgepole pine grow in the same area and compete with whitebark pine. Releasing the whitebark pine would improve growth and wildfire survival of the population Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51115 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 38 North, Range 29 East, Sections 13, 14, 23, & 24. Bonaparte Mountain, surrounds the top of the knob.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Conconully Compound - Facility management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 09/2018 Scott Lynn Disposal Scoping Start 10/07/2015 509-664-9293 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2017 Description: It is proposed to dispose of the Forest Service campus in the town of Conconully, Washington on the Tonasket Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The facility has not been used as a District office for over 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44626 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 25 East, Section 6 in the Town of Conconully. The Forest Service compound is located in the Town of Conconully, on Main Street about three blocks north of the State Park. Highlands Nordic Ski Club - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 12/2017 Elizabeth Peterson Special Use Permit - Special use management Scoping Start 04/24/2017 509-826-3773 CE [email protected] Description: This is the renewal of a Special Use Permit to allow Highlands Nordic Ski Club to operate and maintain Nordic Ski Trails in an area known as the Highlands in Okanogan County, Washington. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51932 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - In all, or portions of, Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 18 of Township 38 North, Range 28 East, W.M. The cross country ski area is located near Havillah abut 20 miles from Tonasket off Forest Road 3230. Hugh and Catherine Dinkins - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/03/2017 07/2017 Elizabeth Peterson Driveway Renewal Permit 509-826-3773 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The driveway is 27 feet from the edge of the Forest Road to private land. The terrain is flat. A gate is installed in the existing fence along the property line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51931 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Section 14, Township 35 North, Range 30 East, W.M. The project area is in the upper end of Aeneas Valley near Lyman Lake on Forest Road 3000500.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Mt. Hull Restoration Project - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 10/2018 Luke Cerise EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 09/2017 509-486-5108 - Forest products [email protected] - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The intent is to implement a set of treatments that rely on the principles of landscape and stand-level restoration ecology while meeting current direction. Of the 105,288 acre watershed area, approximately 20,563 acres are on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51107 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 27 & 28 East and Township 39 North, Range 27 & 28 East, W.M. The entire Mt. Hull block is being considered. The Mt. Hull block is south and east of the city of Oroville, Washington. Okanogan County Sheriff's - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/28/2016 08/2017 Elizabeth Peterson Office Tunk Communications 509-486-5111 Tower [email protected] CE Description: The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office has proposed to install an additional 120' tall communications tower on their *UPDATED* existing lot on Tunk Mountain. The work includes ground excavation for a concrete pad and construction of a 120' metal latticed tower. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49653 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 29 East, Section 8, W.M. The new tower will be located within the existing Tunk Communications site on Tunk Mountain about 12 miles east of Riverside, Washington. Pacific Northwest Navy Range - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 10/2017 Phillip Christy Special Use Permit Comment Period Public Notice 509-486-5137 EA 10/19/2014 [email protected] Description: To permit the Navy the use of three roadside sites within the existing Military Operations Area, to place mobile vehicles with emitters to conduct training in order to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready military forces. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45621 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Hull site is adjacent to FR 3525 at the helicopter landing. Peony Creek site is located near the dispersed camping site on FR 3010. Deep Creek site is located near FR 3120020 & 3120060 junction.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sneed Restoration Maintenance - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2017 05/2018 Shawn Plank CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 06/09/2017 509-486-5150 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Ladder fuel reduction, precommercial thinning, and landscape burning are proposed in a block of land surrounding Sneed Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51110 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 29 East, Sections 25, 26, 35, & 36 and Township 35 North, Range 29 East, Sections 1, 2, 11, & 12, W.M. The project surrounds Sneed Mountain, which is up the Aeneas Valley outside of Tonasket. Washington. Project boundaries are Forest Roads 3000400 and 3010000. Spaulding Special Use Grazing - Grazing management Completed Actual: 07/03/2017 07/2017 Elizabeth Peterson Permit Renewal - Special use management 509-826-3773 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: It is proposed to renew the special use permit to Bob and Beverly Spaulding to graze cattle, not to exceed 40 animal unit months of total use, in Sections 16 and 21 of Township 35 North, Range 31 East, W.M. in the upper end of Aeneas Valley Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51919 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 31 East, portions of Sections 16 and 21, W.M. The project area is in the upper end of Aeneas Valley.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Blag Mountain Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Kevin Smith Site Improvements Scoping Start 03/07/2017 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Replace existing site building with larger one; excavate for new concrete pad for new building and propane tanks; Improve FSR# 7402-315; Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46490 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N. R19E, Sec 6. Blag Mountain.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Boundary Butte - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Kevin Smith Communication Site Additions Scoping Start 09/29/2015 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] CE Description: Installation of additional propane tanks at existing site

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N, R17E, Sec 25. Boundary Butte. Chelan County PUD - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Kevin Smith Distribution Line Permit Scoping Start 12/15/2015 509-548-2585 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew special use permit for existing above ground and below ground distribution lines, including power poles, transformers, vaults, substations and numerous other electrical facilities located on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48278 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various, See spreadsheet on public webpage for locations. Chelan County PUD Pole - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Maintenance CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Replace poles, lines, insulators and other maintenance of CCPUD power lines on NFS lands

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R17E, Section 2, Sunitsch Canyon. One pole located on McKenzie-Beverly Transmission Line. Communication Site Lease - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Renewals Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 CE This project has changed to a [email protected] CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Renew leases for five communication sites on NFS lands. New leases are for 20 years.

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Blag Mtn. T24N, R19E, Sec 6; Boundary Butte T24N, R18E, Sec 25, Diamond Head T21N, R18E, Sec 11, Natapoc T24N R19E, Sec 6, Round Mtn. T26N, R16E, Sec 2.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Deadhorse River Road Culvert - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Richard Vacirca Replacement CE - Special use management 530-543-2768 CE - Road management [email protected] Description: Chelan County PUD to remove culvert and replace with larger open bottom culvert for anadramous fish species passage after being damaged Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sec. 4. Off River Road near Scott private property at BNSF RR access. Leavenworth Nonprofit TV - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Richard Pringle CE 509-852-1021 [email protected] Description: Issue an permit for a new term for an existing powerline from the to the Tumwater Mountain.

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Section 35 W.M. Tumwater Mountain area. McKenzie - Beverly 115Kv - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Kevin Smith Electric Transmission Line Scoping Start 05/01/2011 509-548-2585 Permit Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2016 Description: Issue a permit for another term for an exisitng electrical transmission line that crosses National Forest System lands and supplies several substations with electricity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28094 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Legal origin Section 34, T24N, R19E running west to Section 13, T26N, R13E. UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. Transmission line runs east from Nahahum Canyon west to Steven's Pass.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Mission Area Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Michael Barajas Reduction Maintenance Project 509-548-2565 CE [email protected]. us Description: Hazardous fuel reduction within previously burned areas that includes non-commercial thinning, piling, pile burning, jackpot burning and underburning Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Legal ¿T21N R19E Secs.11, 12; T22N R19E Secs.4, 9, 10 14-17, 20-22, 27-29; T23N R19E Sec. 34. W.M. Beehive to HorseLake Mountain Area. Mission Maintenance - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Peter Wier CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 05/2017 208-871-1667 - Fuels management [email protected] Description: Prescribe burn to reduce fuels and maintain fire-adapted systems; selectively thin plantations to restore forest structure; restore dry meadows; maintain/enhance habitat for the Wenatchee Mountain checkermallow (Sidalcea oregana var. calva). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51796 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21N R19E S11,12 T22N R19E S3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,,17,18,20,21,22,37,28,29 T23N R19E S19,34 T22N R18E S1,2,4 T23N R18E S28,29,30,32,33 . The project area is located about eight miles west of Wenatchee, Washington. - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Snowmaking CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Expand existing snowmaking capability to cover areas accessed by Chair 3.

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mission Ridge Ski Area; Legal - T21N, R19E, Sec 25 and 26.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Mission Ridge Ski and Board - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Mason Schuur Resort Improvements CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 509-548-2566 CE [email protected] Description: Install night lights along Mimi run, install sundeck along Bomber Bowl Run

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21, R19, Sec. 24, 26. Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort Area. Number Two Canyon Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Don Youkey System EA Objection Period Legal Notice 509-548-2580 EA 01/18/2017 [email protected] Description: Development of a non-motorized, mult-user trail system in Number Two Canyon and Twin Peaks area including trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44838 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T22N, R19E, Sec. 10, 11, 14, 15, 22; T23N, R19E, Sec. 34, W.M. Area is at top of Number Two Canyon before dropping into Peavine Canyon and leads to Twin Peaks and Horse Lake Resevoir area trail systems. Round Mountain - LocalTel - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Kevin Smith communications Scoping Start 03/08/2017 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Excavate an area approximately 41'x50'for additional 12' x 26' storage area next to existing facility and construct retaining wall to match existing Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46491 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R16E, Sec. 2. Round Mountain. Ski Hill Snowmaking CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Kevin Smith CE - Special use management Scoping Start 11/23/2015 509-548-2585 [email protected] Description: Install and utilize temporary snowmaking equipment for the purpose of augmenting natural snow depth for recreational use under existing permit Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Leavenworth Ski Hill facility; Legal - T25N, R17E, Sec 36.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Special Use Permit Issuance- - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kevin Smith Wenatchee River Isolated Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 Residence [email protected] CE Description: Issue a new special use permit for an existing isolated residence on the forest

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 24, T26N, R17E, WM. West bank of the Wenatchee River across the river from Ponderosa Estates. T-Mobile Co-Location on - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Kevin Smith Existing Communication Sites Scoping Start 09/29/2015 509-548-2585 (2) Natapoc and Round Mtn [email protected] CE Description: Place structures on an existing communication site to provide service to customers

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R16E, Sec 2 (Round Mtn); T26N, R17E, Sec 2 (Natapoc). Round Mountain and Natapoc. Tumwater Campground Vault - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Michael Mueller Toilets CE - Facility management 509-548-2583 CE [email protected] Description: Replacement of failing sewer system with vault toilets

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sec. 9. Tumwater CG and adjacent sewage lagoon ponds on Hwy 2 and Wenatchee River. Upper Peshastin Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Michael Barajas Reduction CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/22/2017 509-548-2565 CE (other than forest products) [email protected]. - Fuels management us - Watershed management Description: Hazardous fuels reduction treatments (prescribed burning), timber stand improvement treatments - noncommercial thinning, and other forest restoration activities such as aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration actions (e.g. meadow improvements) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48292 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T21N, R17E; T21N, R18E; T22N, R17E; T22N R18E; T23N, R17E, T23N, R18E.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Upper Wenatchee Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:12/2019 06/2020 Lauri Malmquist Project - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 09/2017 509-548-2575 EA - Watershed management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Landscape scale aquatic and terrestrial restoration project which includes hazardous fuels, road management, vegetation management and aquatic and terrestrial habitat improvement treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49124 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R17E various sections; T27N, R17E various sections; T27N, R18E, various sections. Lower Chiwawa and Big Meadow subwatersheds. Various Water Transmission - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kevin Smith Lines and Storage Tank Re- Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 Issuance Permits CE [email protected] CE Description: Re-issuance of new term permits for existing water transmission lines and water storage tanks across the district

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These approximately 15-20 transmission lines and water tanks are located at various sites across the Ranger District. WA State Dept. of Fish and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 09/2017 Kevin Smith Wildlife Boat Ramp Site - Facility management Scoping Start 07/13/2015 509-548-2585 Suitability Study - Fish Lake [email protected] CE Description: Perform topographic/boundary line surveys. Perform geotechnical surveys including soils analysis and coring drills for footing and piling design. Perform wetland and habitat surveys including shovel tests. Perform Archeological surveys/shovel tests Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R17E, Sec 15. Wenatchee River Ranger District - Fish Lake.

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) WA State Dept. of Fish and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Wildlife Boat Ramp Site - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 Suitability Study - Lake This project has changed to a [email protected] Wenatchee CE that does not require a CE written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Perform topographic/boundary line surveys. Perform geotechnical surveys including soils analysis and coring drills for footing and piling design. Perform wetland and habitat surveys including shovel tests. Perform Archeological surveys/shovel tests Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R17E, Sec 30. Wenatchee River Ranger District - Lake Wenatchee. Wenatchee-Chiwawa Irrigation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kevin Smith District Permit Renewal Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Renew permit for existing irrigation ditch on NFS lands

Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Various T27N, R17E,; T26N, R17E. Various T27N, R17E,; T26N, R17E.

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