Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

Projects Occurring Nationwide Gypsy Moth Management in the - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 01/2013 Noel Schneeberger United States: A Cooperative (other than forest products) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 610-557-4121 Approach 09/19/2008 [email protected]. EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal us Register 12/2011 Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Land Management Planning - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Larry Hayden Rule Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-205-1559 EIS 02/25/2011 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.

Nationwide Aerial Application - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2011 01/2012 Glen Stein of Fire Retardant on National Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 208-869-5405 Forest System Lands. 05/13/2011 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

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

Sequoia National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region FOREST PLAN REVISION - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:01/2013 01/2013 Maria Ulloa-Cruz (SQF) Est. NOI in Federal Register 559-874-1500 ext EIS 01/2012 1160 [email protected] Description: Initiating Assessment which is scheduled for January 2012. More specific status dates are to be determined. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/planning/ Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - 1.12 MM acres. Forest wide.

Sequoia National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

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Sequoia National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:09/2012 09/2012 Annette Fredette MONUMENT MANAGEMENT DEIS NOA in Federal Register 559-784-1500 x 1138 PLAN 08/06/2010 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2012 Description: Establish management direction for the land and resources within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. (Monument was established in April 2000.) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/gsnm_planning.html Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District, Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - Approximately 327,769 acres. Located in Fresno and Tulare Counties, California. Giant Sequoia National Monument within the Hume Lake and Western Divide Ranger Districts of the Sequoia National Forest. SURVIVAL TRAINING - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2012 07/2012 Art Colson SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA Scoping Start 07/16/2010 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a one year outfitter guide special use permit-- teaching a hybrid of Native American traditions & contemporary backpacking/wilderness survival skills. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District, Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - T20-28S, R30-34E, MDB&M. Various locations on the Western Divide and Kern River Ranger Districts.

Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BIG STUMP FIRE PROTECTION - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2013 06/2013 Michael Pasillas PROJECT Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 559-338-2251 Ext. 324 EA [email protected] 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. 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 west of Kings Canyon National Park.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BOULDER BURN - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2012 12/2012 Marianne Emmendorfer EA - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 559-338-2251 x 313 [email protected] d.us Description: Proposal to prescribe burn portions of Boulder Creek drainage in Monarch Wilderness and Agnew Roadless Area to continue reintroducing fire adjacent to the 2010 Sheep Fire. Fire would burn through a portion of Deer Meadow and Evans Complex Groves. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R29E, MDB&M. Portion of Boulder drainage area west of Sheep Fire and north of Forest Road 14S02. DAVIS ROAD (FR 12S01) - Road management In Progress: Expected:01/2012 04/2012 Marianne Emmendorfer REPAIR Scoping Start 08/06/2010 559-338-2251 x 313 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Proposal to maintain 11 miles of Davis Road (Forest Road No. 12S01) by replacing culverts, repairing the roadbed and other drainage features, and adding rock to the road surface. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T12-13S, R26-27E, MDB&M. Davis Road (Forest Road 12S01) provides access between State Highway 180, and the above Pine Flat Reservoir. ESHOM OHV STAGING AREA - Recreation management Completed Actual: 10/03/2011 11/2011 Marianne Emmendorfer DEVELOPMENT - Heritage resource 559-338-2251 x 313 EA management [email protected] - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants d.us - Watershed management Description: Proposal to design an Off-Highway Vehicle staging area near Eshom Point, and start seasonal road closure to reduce impacts to resources. Staging Area to provide information, picnic tables and restroom for OHV day use. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T15S, R28E, MDB&M. Eshom staging area is a popular OHV use area, but it does not have a designed staging area.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region HUME DISTRICT ROADSIDE - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Marianne Emmendorfer HAZARD TREE REMOVAL - Road management Scoping Start 06/29/2011 559-338-2251 x 313 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 06/2012 d.us Description: Proposal to fell dead or damaged trees along district roads that pose a safety hazard or danger to public/employees using these routes. Some trees may be removed after down woody debris requirements are met. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T13-15S, R28- 29E. Hazardous or danger trees have been identified on portions of several district roads, mainly in Stony and Park Ridge areas. KIRKLAND PLANTATION THIN - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:02/2012 04/2012 Larry Burd CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 08/09/2011 559-338-2251 ext. 370 [email protected] 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. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T13-14S, R28- 29E, MDB&M. Hume Lake Ranger District. LEFEVER CREEK BRIDGE AND - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Marianne Emmendorfer ROAD DECOMMISSIONING 559-338-2251 x 313 EA [email protected] d.us Description: Decommission Lefever Creek bridge on Forest Service Road 13S91 by removing the decking, steel girders, and footings of the bridge. This area is closed to the general public and accesses private property. An alternative route provides adequate access. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T12S, R25E, SW1/4 of Section 28. Lefever Creek bridge is located along FS Rd 13S91 in the Pine Flat Reservoir area. This area is closed to the general public and accesses private property.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region MILLWOOD OFF-HIGHWAY - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2012 06/2013 Marianne Emmendorfer VEHICLE STAGING AREA - Heritage resource Scoping Start 05/24/2010 559-338-2251 x 313 REDESIGN PROJECT management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice 06/2012 d.us - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management Description: Proposal to redesign the Millwood OHV Staging Area to better define camp/day use areas and road access in order to reduce impacts to the creek and other resources. Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13-14S, R27E, MDB&M. Millwood Staging Area is a popular OHV use site, split by the Mill Flat Creek which is a critical aquatic refuge, & overlaps the potentially historic town site of Millwood. PINE RIDGE FUELS - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 05/2012 Paul Leusch REDUCTION PROJECT - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/30/2010 559-338-2320 EA (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Fuels management Notice 01/2012 Description: Proposal is to reduce fuel buildup around young plantation trees & continue reestablishing a more natural fire return interval through prescribed burning and mastication on portion of Pine Ridge area affected by 2001 Highway Fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/pine-ridge-fuels-reduction/index.html Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R28E, MDB&M. Pine Ridge east to Davis Road (FR12S01). SAMPSON ALLOTMENT - Special area management In Progress: Expected:04/2012 06/2012 Marianne Emmendorfer GRAZING PERMIT RENEWAL - Grazing management Scoping Start 04/30/2010 559-338-2251 x 313 EA - Special use management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 02/2012 d.us Description: Proposed project to renew a grazing permit on the Sampson Allotment, which includes areas inside and outside of Giant Sequoia National Monument and the Kings River Special Management Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/sampson-allotment/index.html Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T12-13S, R26-27E, MDB&M. Sampson Allotment lies between Pine Ridge and Verplank Ridge, north of McKenzie Ridge to the Kings River.

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Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region STONY CREEK LODGE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2012 06/2012 Marianne Emmendorfer EXPANSION PROJECT - Heritage resource 215 Comment Period Legal 559-338-2251 Ext. 313 (ASILOMAR MGMT COMPANY) management Notice 07/26/2004 [email protected] EA - Special use management d.us - Facility management Description: Expand lodging facilities to 45 rooms at the Stony Creek Lodge, on Generals Highway.

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. TENMILE OVERFLOW - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Miguel Macias RESTROOM INSTALLATION 559-338-2251 x330 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 In Progress: Expected:01/2012 02/2012 Mark Howe OPERATIONS - Special use management 215 Comment Period Legal 760-379-5646 ext 564 EA - Road management Notice 12/19/2009 [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. 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 Greenhorn Mountains, on Kern River Ranger District.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region ADMO TOURS - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2012 02/2012 Art Colson CE - Special use management Scoping Start 07/16/2010 760-379-5646 [email protected] Description: Outfitter guide one year temporary special use permit for mountain cycling tours only on designated roads and trails. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - T20-29S, R33- 35E., MDB&M. The Kern River Ranger District, mountain cycling tours only on approved trails. ARDEN WATER COMPANY - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2012 07/2012 Art Colson WATER TRANSMISSION LINE Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal for maintenance and operation of 475-foot water transmission line (less than 12 inches diameter) covering 0.03 acres Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 5, T26S, R33E; MDB&M. Wofford Heights near Campground. BIONICON - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Art Colson CE - Special use management 760-379-5646 [email protected] Description: Outfitter guide special use permit for a one year term to shuttle mountain bicycles to various trailheads.

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - T20-29S, R33- 35E, MDB&M. Numerous trailheads. BOREL BUOY INSTALLATION - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Roger Porter EA 559-784-1500, ext. 1136 [email protected] Description: The proposed project is to install flotation buoys along the length of the Borel Canal in the interest of public safety. Approximately 300 buoys will be installed; 120 of which will be on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - FS land: T.26S., R.33E., Sections 4, 17, 19-20, 30; T.25S., R. 33E., Section 33. SCE land: T.26S., R.33E., Sections 4-5, 8, 19-20. Borel Canal across Lake Isabella.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BOREL RELICENSING - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Cheryl Bauer RECREATION ENHANCEMENT - Road management Scoping Start 10/26/2011 760-376-3781 X 630 PROJECT Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 01/2012 Description: Reconstruct approximately 0.75 miles of the Black Gulch South Road, build permanent toilet facilities, and dumpster pads will be added to this site. Sandy Flat Day Use Area, construct asphalt surface trail from parking lot to Kern River Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Black Gulch South: Section 10, T27S, R32E; Sandy Flat Day Use: Section 15, T27S, R32E, MDB&M. Black Rock South, dispersed area offering overnight and day use opportunities, and access to Kern River. Sandy Flat Day Use Area, approximately 44 mi NE of Bakersfield along old Kern Canyon Road. BOULER GULCH OFF- - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Cheryl Bauer HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/26/2011 760-376-3781 X 630 RESTORATION PROJECT (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Road management Description: The project proposes to decommission approximately 6 miles of unauthorized routes and hill climbs leading away from the Boulder Gulch campground and day use area. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, T26S, R33E, MDBM. Boulder Gulch Campground. BRECKENRIDGE FOREST - Forest products In Progress: Expected:01/2012 06/2012 Brian Bergman HEALTH AND FUELS - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/27/2010 760-376-3781 REDUCTION PROJECT (other than forest products) Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] EA - Fuels management Notice 01/2012 s Description: Variably thin approx 892 acres in WUI defense & threat zones using mechanical and/or hand thinning methods. Material may be sold as commercial sawlogs. Excess surface fuels will be treat by piling/burning, underburning or chipping. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T28S, R32E, Sections 19, 20, 30; T28S, R31E, Sections 14,15, 21-27, 34-36 MDB&M. Breckenridge Mountain, Kern County, California, approx 11 miles SW of Lake Isabella, California.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region BRUMLEY'S BEES - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2012 07/2012 Art Colson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646 [email protected] Description: Apiary Special Use Permit impacting less than five contiguous acres.

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - T20-29S, R33- 35E, MDB&M. Various locations on the Kern River Ranger District. CARVER (Stanley) - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Art Colson ROCKHOUSE BASIN ROAD Scoping Start 10/03/2008 760-379-5646, ext. SPECIAL USE PERMIT Est. 215 Comment Period Legal 562 EA Notice 04/2012 [email protected] Description: FLPMA road special use permit (SUP) to be reissued for 10 years, with no changes and no ground disturbing activities. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, 34, T23S, R35 E, MDB&M. Dome Land Wilderness. ED PROVOST OFG, DBA ED'S - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 04/2012 Art Colson FISHING GUIDE SERVICE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 07/16/2010 760-379-5646 CE - Special use management [email protected] Description: Outfitter Guide special use permit, for 10-year term, for guiding fishing on Lake Isabella. Impacts less than five continugous acres. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T25-26S, R33-34E, MDB&M. Lake Isabella. EDWARDS AFB AIR CREW - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Art Colson WATER AND LAND SURVIVAL Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 760-379-5646 TRAINING [email protected] CE Description: Proposal for a special use permit for survival training for the water and land-based air crew

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - .25 ac Sec 19, T26S, R33E; .75 ac Sec 17, T27S, R36E; .75 ac Sec 33 T28S, R34E; .75 ac Sec 20 T21S, R35E; .75 ac Sec 33, T21S, R35E; .75 ac Sec 20, T22S, R34E, MDB&M. Lake Isabella, Horse Canyon (Scodie Mountain), Landers Meadow (Piute Mountain), Rodeo Flat , Jackass Meadow, and Boone Meadow (Kern Plateau).

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region EGGMAN FAMILY APIARIES - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2012 06/2012 Art Colson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646 [email protected] Description: Apiary special use permit, impacting less than five contiguous acres of National Forest System lands.

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. Various locations on the Kern River Ranger District. GILBERT DITCH ASSOCIATION - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2012 06/2012 Art Colson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646 [email protected] Description: Operation and maintenance of a water irrigation ditch

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 10, T25S, R33E, MDB&M. Kernville area. KENNY CARVER WATER - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2012 11/2012 Art Colson TRANSMISSION LINE Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] Description: Maintenance & operation of a water transmission line (less than 12 inches diameter) and enclosure with reservoir covering 0.04 acres 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 On Hold N/A N/A Art Colson STATION - SUP - Special use management 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] 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) 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.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region KERN RIVER PAIUTE COUNCIL, - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2012 06/2012 Art Colson NUUI CUNNI CULTURAL Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646 CENTER [email protected] CE Description: Operation and maintenance of a Native American interpretive center (Forest Service building on Forest Service land) Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 19, T26S, R33E, MDB&M. French Gulch at Lake Isabella. GUN - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:08/2012 08/2012 Art Colson ASSOCIATION - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646, ext. EA - Special use management 562 [email protected] Description: Reissue 10 year special use permit for a target range. No changes are proposed. Current permit covers approximately 40 acres and 0.25 miles of road. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 3, T26S, R33E, MDB&M. Kernville adjacent to Kern County Waste Disposal Transfer Station. LOWER KERN CANYON & - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2012 05/2012 Cheryl Bauer GREENHORN MTNS OHV & - Heritage resource Scoping Start 10/26/2011 760-376-3781 X 630 RIPARIAN RESTORATION management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] PROJECT - Road management Notice 04/2012 EA Description: Restore areas within Black Gulch North, Black Gulch South, and China Garden dispersed recreation areas in the Lower Kern Canyon. Protect sensitive resources in the vicinity of Evans Flat Campground located in the Greenhorn Mtns. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Black Glch N: S 9-10, T27S, R32E;Black Glch S: S 10,15-16, T27S, R32E; China Grdn: S 33, T27S,R31E; Evans Flt: S 25,T26S,R32E; Kern Cyn Tr: S 3, T27S,R32E; Woodwd Pk Tr: S30, T26S,R32E. Lower Kern Canyon and Greenhorn Mtns. MORELAND MINES - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Rick Larson RECLAMATION - Watershed management 760-379-5646 EA - Minerals and Geology [email protected] Description: Closure of mine openings and removal of structures, old equipment, and trash, from nine (9) abandoned mines.

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 17, 18, 19, & 20, T.28S., R.34E., MDM. Kern County, CA. Located in the Alaska Flat area of the Piute Mountains, on Kern River Ranger District.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region OSA MEADOW RESTORATION - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 06/2012 Christopher Stewart PROJECT Scoping Start 09/07/2010 760-376-3781 x 683 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2012 Description: Meadow restoration project proposes to improve aquatic conditions and raise the water table beneath Osa Meadow. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/osa-meadow/index.html Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 16, SE 1/4 Section 17, T20S, R34E, MDB&M. Osa Meadow restoration project would be located off of Forest Service Road 20S25 on the Kern Plateau, located north of the Blackrock Work Center. Osa Meadow is approximately 90 acres in size. PIUTE MOUNTAIN MEADOW - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:01/2012 05/2012 Christopher Stewart RESTORATION PROJECT management Scoping Start 09/07/2010 760-376-3781 x 683 CE - Grazing management [email protected] - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Piute Mountain meadow restoration project would improve conditions in three meadows burned during the Piute fire. These meadows include French, Mack, and Woolstaff. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/piute-meadow-restoration/index.html Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T28S, R34E, MDB&M. French, Mack, and/or Woolstalf Meadows. PIUTE MOUNTAINS TRAVEL - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Rick Larson MANAGEMENT - Recreation management 760-379-5646 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.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/piutes-tm/index.html Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Piute Mountains, Sequoia National Forest. Piute Mountains, south of Lake Isabella, California.

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Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region RANCHERIA FOREST - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Penelope Shibley RESTORATION PROJECT Scoping Start 05/16/2011 760-376-3781 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 06/2012 Description: Implement an ecological restoration project in the Oak Ridge area of the Greenhorn Mountains. This project will implement sustainable forest practices by improving wildland fire saftety, wildlife habitat and economic use of forest byproducts. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33846 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T25 and 26S, R31 and 32E, MDBM. Oak Ridge area, Greenhorn Mountains. SHIRLEY MEADOWS SKI AREA - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2012 06/2012 Art Colson 40-YEAR PERMIT Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 760-379-5646 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a new 40 year permit with no changes from the current 20 year permit or master development plan.

Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Shirley Meadows T25S, R32E, Section 32. Alta Sierra Ski area at Shirley Meadow. SIRRETTA OHV TRAIL - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Cheryl Bauer EIS 760-376-3781 X 630 [email protected] Description: Analysis of OHV trail as per the Sequoia Land Management Plan Mediated Settlement Agreement. Revised DEIS published August 2002. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T.22-23S., R.34E., MDM. Seven (7) miles. Kern Plateau, Cannell Meadow 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 SIRRETTA ROAD BLOWDOWN - Forest products Completed Actual: 12/15/2011 04/2012 Penelope Shibley SALVAGE - Vegetation management 760-376-3781 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The project would provide ecological restoration by reducing fuels loading through removal of dead or damaged trees and by prescribed burning. It would also remove hazard trees from public roadways In the Sirretta Road/Sherman Pass area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36798 Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sec. 13 & 24, T22S, R33E and Sec. 19 & 20, T22S, R34E MDBM;. Tulare County, California Along Sirretta Road No. 22S21 and Sherman Pass Road No. 22S05. THOMPSON LIQUID WASTE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Art Colson DISPOSAL SITE (SEPTIC Scoping Start 04/24/2009 760-379-5646, ext. SYSTEM) SPECIAL USE 562 PERMIT [email protected] CE Description: Re-issue special use permit SUP for existing nontoxic liquid waste disposal site. Includes a septic tank (8 ft X 6 ft) and a leach line (50 ft X 1 ft), for approximately .01 acres. SUP to be issued for 5 years. Formerly the Jack McGee sewer system. Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - SW1/4 Section 21, T25S, R32E, MDB&M. Approximately .01 acres. Alta Sierra area. 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. 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 FALLEN SEQUOIAS AT TRAIL - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 04/2012 Marianne Thomas OF 100 GIANTS Scoping Start 12/09/2011 559-539-2607 x270 CE [email protected] d.us *NEW LISTING* Description: The project proposes to build a boardwalk, meeting ADA requirements, that connects the trail from the remaining northern-most bridge on the south side of the fallen sequoias, to the existing trail on the east-side. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Township 22 South, Range 31 East, Section 35, MDBM. Trail of 100 Giants (Forest Service Trail 31E00) east of Springville, along the Western Divide Highway, approximately three air miles west of the community of Johnsondale, Tulare County, CA. HOT SPRINGS STATION - Facility management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 05/2012 Marianne Thomas ENTRANCE GATE & KIOSK - Road management Scoping Start 07/20/2009 559-539-2607 x270 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Proposal to install a gate at the entrance to the Hot Springs station to increase security of station & residents; and place a kiosk at junction of SR 56 & Parker Pass Rd to mitigate the loss of public access to station when gate closed. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T23S, R30E, Section 32, NE1/4. Gate would be installed at entrance to the Hot Springs station; kiosk to be constructed on east side of T-junction of SR 56 & Parker Pass Rd immediately adjacent to Hot Springs Station. JACK RANCH ROAD GATE - Road management In Progress: Expected:03/2012 05/2012 Marianne Thomas CE Scoping Start 07/20/2009 559-539-2607 x270 [email protected] d.us Description: Install gate on Forest Road 24S05 just east of the private land boundary to restrict traffic during the winter months, thereby avoiding resource damage to the road. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T24S, R31E, Section 17, SW1/4 of SW1/4. The gate would be installed on Jack Ranch Road, Forest Road 24S05, just east of the private land boundary within the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

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Sequoia National Forest Western Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region LONG MEADOW - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2012 07/2012 Robin Galloway RESTORATION PROJECT Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 559-539-2607 Ext 280 CE [email protected] Description: Restore meadow functioning by repairing headcuts in Long Meadow by establishing a low gradient step pool system from the bottom of the meadow up to the headcut. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T22S., R31E., Sections 26 and 35. Long Meadow is located just below Long Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove. NEEDLES LOOKOUT AND - Facility management In Progress: Expected:02/2012 05/2012 Linn Gassaway TOWER REPLACEMENT Scoping Start 12/09/2011 559-338-2251 x396 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposed project to construct a new lookout cab and tower with the same look and feel as the original tower on the same site. The lookout will comply with current building codes and safety requirements. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Township 21 South, Range 32 East, Section 14, MDBM. The project area is located 2.5 miles off Forest Service Road 21S05, at the end of Forest Service Trail 32E22. This area is east of Springville, along the Western Divide Highway. REVISION 1 to FROG PROJECT - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2012 05/2012 Marianne Thomas AREA ANALYSIS - Fuels management Scoping Start 10/23/1998 559-539-2607 x270 ENVIRONMENTAL Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] ASSESSMENT Notice 01/2012 d.us EA Description: Revision 1 to existing environmental documention to allow for forest thinning to reduce stand density for vegetation management, fuels management, and public safety activities. Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T23-24S, R31-32E; MDB&M. Approximately 29 air miles east of Porterville, CA. RESERVATION - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:07/2012 05/2013 Marianne Thomas PROTECTION PROJECT NOI in Federal Register 559-539-2607 x270 EIS 08/26/2008 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal d.us Register 04/2012 Description: This project will reduce flammable vegetation through prescribed burning within the area adjoining the northern boundary of the Tule River Indian Reservation. Proposed under the Tribal Forest Protection Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/tule-river-reservation-protection/index.html Location: UNIT - Western Divide Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 4-10, T.21S., R.31E., and Section 1, 2, 11-14, T.21S., R.30E., MDM. Project area is adjacent to the Forest Service/Tule River Indian Reservation boundary.

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