Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Amendments to Land - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2019 02/2019 John Shivik Management Plans Regarding - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5667 Sage-grouse Conservation 11/21/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2018 Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou- Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Humboldt-Toiyabe Integrated - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 01/2020 James Winfrey Invasive Plant Treatment (other than forest products) NOI in Federal Register 775-355-5308 Project 03/02/2018 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 06/2018 Description: The purpose of this analysis is to update current management to provide for integrated and timely management of invasive species, now and in the future, with the goal of promoting healthy and thriving native plant communities across the HTNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53031 Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project addresses invasive plant treatments across the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands in the State of Nevada.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Arc Dome Fish Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2018 10/2018 Jim Harvey Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-355-5343 EA 03/15/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Nevada Department of Wildlife has proposed to restore Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in two stream systems within the Arc Dome Wilderness. In order to reintroduce LCT, non-native fish will be removed via chemical treatment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52997 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District, Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Reese River and Stewart Creek stream systems in the Arc Dome Wilderness. California Integrated Weed - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Maureen Easton Management (other than forest products) Objection Period Legal Notice 775-884-8151 EA 02/09/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action includes the development and implementation of an Integrated Weed Management System (IWMS) to treat noxious and invasive weeds on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest System Lands in California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46417 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Lassen, Mono, Nevada, Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest System Lands that occur in California including Lassen, Sierra, Nevada, Alpine, and Mono Counties.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Humboldt - Toiyabe NF - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jamie Fields Wilderness Plans 775-352-1254 EA [email protected] Description: Development of Wilderness Management Plans for Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak, Alta Toquima, Arc Dome and Table Mountain Wilderness areas and amendments to Humboldt National Forest LRMP and Toiyabe National Forest LRMP. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46107 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District, Austin Ranger District, Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt, Lander, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak Wilderness Area on the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Alta Toquima, Arc Dome and Table Mountain Wilderness Areas on the Austin - Tonopah Ranger Districts.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Barcelona Minerals Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2018 07/2019 Gregory Van Oosbree Project Scoping Start 01/30/2018 7754827881 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Minerals exploration project in the Toquima Range. Seven drill sites on FS administered land Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53245 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. upper parts of Antone Creek Canyon and Silver Creek in the southern Toquima range. Gold Park/Star of the West Mine - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 03/19/2018 07/2018 Gregory Van Oosbree CE 7754827881 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Project to reopen the lower Star of the West Portal and collect ore samples for processing off-site. Exploration activities including drilling and blasting will occur underground on patented land. Access and staging area are on FS-administered land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53506 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located in the Shoshone Range, approximately 34 miles southwest of Austin, Nevada in Sections 25 and 26 Township 15N North, Range 39 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Hickison Wild Burro Territory - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 03/2018 Meagan Carter Appropriate Management Comment Period Public Notice 775-482-7885 Levels and Management 03/06/2013 [email protected] Actions Project s EA Description: Project proposes to establish appropriate wild burro herd management levels, authorize population management actions, and approve reconstruction of water developments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40995 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North end of Toquima Mountain Range. Indian Valley Greater Sage- - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 07/2018 Michael West grouse Habitat Improvement Scoping Start 07/10/2017 775-289-5130 Project [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to remove pinyon pine and juniper on up to 17,000 acres within the Indian Valley project area. Treatment would be done on foot using chainsaws and other hand tools. No vehicles or mechanized equipment would be operated off Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52200 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Access to the project is approximately 55 miles south of Austin, NV and 55 miles north of Tonopah, NV on the Reese River %u2013 Cloverdale Road, also marked as Road # 018 on the Austin-Tonopah Visitor Maps. Quito_2016_Exploration_Projec - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 02/27/2018 04/2018 James Rigby t 775-482-6286 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Exploration drilling project on the western flank of the Toiyabe range 8 miles south of Austin (four drill sites) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51675 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. western flank of the Toiyabe range, 8 miles south of Austin,NV in the Birch Creek Watershed.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Reese River Diversion - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Nathan Millet Stabilization Project 775-289-5126 CE [email protected] Description: This project would replace an existing non-functional diversion structure with a new structure that will function as a diversion for irrigation. The proposal would also close an existing access road that enters the Arc Dome Wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34315 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - SE ¼ Section 34, T12N R40E. Within the Reese River watershed, approximately 9 miles south of Yomba, Nye County, Nevada.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region B2Gold Rockland Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2018 02/2018 David Risley Drilling Project Scoping Start 11/21/2017 760-932-5821 CE [email protected] Description: B2Gold Corporation proposes an exploration drilling project for locatable minerals in the Wilson Mining District (aka, Rockland Mining District), Lyon County, Nevada. Activities proposed under the project include the drilling of exploration core hole Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52882 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eastern flank of the Pine Grove Hills approximately 23 miles south of Yerington, NV. Bodie Hills Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2018 09/2018 Monique Nelson Improvement Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/10/2017 775-355-5316 CE (other than forest products) [email protected]. us *UPDATED* Description: This project will remove conifers from about 4,700 acres of sagebrush ecosystems in the Bodie Hills to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52199 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the NV/CA State line about 15 miles NE of Bridgeport, CA.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bridgeport Southwest - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2019 05/2019 Douglas Clarke Rangeland Project Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 775-778-6127 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal is to convert 4 sheep allotments into 2 Cattle allotments and authorize cattle grazing in these two allotments. Two other sheep allotments will also be closed under this project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49993 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. approximately 8 miles south of Bridgeport, California. Bridgeport Warehouse - Facility management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 06/2018 Jordan Burge Construction Scoping Start 10/30/2017 775-352-1243 CE [email protected] Description: Construction of a new warehouse adjacent to the existing Forest Service near the intersection of Highway 395 and Buckeye Road, north of Bridgeport, California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52481 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Township 5N, Range 24E, Section 23. Township 5 North, Range 24 East, Section 23. Mountain Warfare Training - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 04/2018 James Winfrey Center Operations Training Comment Period Public Notice 775-355-5308 Project 06/25/2016 [email protected] EA Description: Under the Proposed Action a full complement of new vehicles, weapons systems/ordnance, engineer systems, aircraft, and equipment would be employed to augment the current set of training exercises. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36588 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain Warfare Training Center; East of Sonora Pass. Pine Grove - Lincoln Gold - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A David Risley Project 760-932-5821 CE [email protected] Description: Project involves drilling of 5 ground water monitoring wells, 9 condemnation drill holes, 6 geotechnical augur holes, and excavation of 9 test pits to determine soil properties. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46768 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 15 miles south of Yerington in the Pine Grove Mountains.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Pine Grove Geotechnical - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:01/2018 02/2018 David Risley Project Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 760-932-5821 CE [email protected] Description: Exploration drilling for locatable minerals in the Wilson Mining District. Activities would include drilling (a)4 groundwater exploration wells(b)9 mineral exploration holes(c)6 geotechnical engineering auger holes(d)11 test pits for soil evaluation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52850 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine Grove Canyon, located on the eastern flank of the Pine Grove Hills approximately 20 miles south of Yerington, NV. Sardine/Cloudburst Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 03/01/2018 08/2018 Rachel Van Horne Restoration - Watershed management 775-355-5344 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest proposes to conduct meadow restoration at three meadows within the West Walker River watershed, to improve function and create and enhance Yosemite toad habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51108 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is in the area of California State Route 108 within the Bridgeport Ranger District in the Walker River watershed in three meadows: Lower Sardine, Upper Sardine, and Cloudburst. Sierra Trail Dogs 250 Dual - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A David Drake Sport - Special use management 775-352-1241 CE [email protected] Description: This is a motorcyle touring type of ride on National Forest System Lands. It will take place on approved motor vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41233 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon, Mineral. routes on the Bridgeport Ranger district.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Sonora Bridge River Crossing - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/12/2018 03/2018 Eric Dillingham MCMWTC 505-434-7276 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Set six posts (three on each side of river) as anchors for high tension rope crossing. By installing the poles the trees will no longer be utilized. These poles will be buried 4'into and incased in concrete for stability and long term use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53471 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. HIGHWAY 108, T6N R23E, SEC 17 NW NW SW. Swauger Creek Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A David Easton Reduction Project - Fuels management 760-932-5804 CE [email protected] Description: The purpose for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, promote under story regeneration in sage-steppe, mountain shrub, mixed conifer, and aspen communities and imrpove wildlife habitat and help create defensiable space. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37004 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project Area includes National Forest System lands within the Swauger Creek drainage. The project area is approximately 10 miles north of Bridgeport, CA.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bordertown to California 120kV - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2019 Marnie Bonesteel Transmission Line Objection Period Legal Notice 775-352-1240 EIS 03/09/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2018 Description: Construct 120kV transmission line connecting the Bordertown and California substations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/bordertownline Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Sierra, Washoe. LEGAL - T19N R17E Sec 7. T20N R17E Sec 1,2,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19, 23, 24,25,26,30,31,35,36 T21N R17E Sec 24,25,34,35,36 T19NR18E Sec 7 .T20N R18E Sec 5,6,7,8,17,18,19,20,29,30,31,32 T21NR18E Sec 4,5,6. Appoximately 15 miles west and northwest of Reno, Nevada along the Nevada and California Stateline. North of Interstate 80 near Verdi, Nevada and west of Highway 395 at Bordertown, Nevada.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Clear Creek Trail Extension - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 01/2018 Daniel Morris CE Scoping Start 07/24/2017 775-884-8140 [email protected] Description: Construction of 6.5 miles of new trail on NFS lands on the Carson Ranger District that would connect the existing Clear Creek Trail to the Tahoe Rim Trail at the Spooner Summit South trailhead located on U.S. Highway 50. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52237 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Township 15N and Range 19E, Mt. Diablo Meridian. The proposed project is located in Douglas County, NV on the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Education Land Grant Act - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 David Drake Transfer of National Forest Objection Period Legal Notice 530-836-7129 System Land to Washoe 03/29/2018 [email protected] County School District Description: The Forest proposes to convey 60 acres of land in the Thomas Creek area outside of Carson City, Nevada, to the EA Washoe County School District. The sale would occur under the authority of the Education Land Grant Act (ELGA) *UPDATED* of 2000. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52446 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T18N, R19E, Section 24. Thomas Creek area, in the western portion of Carson City, Nevada. It is currently a forest service parcel, but is fully surrounded by private land in a neighborhood. Leviathan-Loope Rangeland - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Maureen Easton Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-884-8151 EA 03/27/2015 [email protected] Description: Reauthorize grazing on the Leviathan and Campbell-Loope Sheep and Goat allotments and close 3 vacant cattle and horse allotments: Mud Lake, Barber, and Double Springs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45038 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allotments proposed for re-authorization are located generally in the Monitor Pass area, Alpine County, California. Allotments proposed for closure are located in Douglas County, Nevada.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe - Atoma - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 06/2019 Marnie Bonesteel Area Project DEIS NOA in Federal Register 775-352-1240 EIS 01/19/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2018 Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe special use permit to authorize downhill skiing and associated improvements in the Atoma area and construction of a water tank on the westernmost portion of the permit boundary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41487 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T 17 N R 19 E, Section 18, MDM. Twelve miles north of the intersection of Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) and US 395, immediately north of the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe base lodge and parking area. Radio Repeater Installation - - Facility management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Erin Noesser Job's Peak Scoping Start 12/07/2017 760-873-2449 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of a radio repeater on Job's Peak. The repeater is in a shelter that is approximately five feet cube, with a 20 foot antennae on top of the shelter, and will be installed on the ground surface. There will be no ground disturbance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52769 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Township 11 N, Range 19 E, Section 33. On top of Job's Peak. West Carson Habitat - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Scott Frost Restoration Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 541-573-4385 CE - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) Description: This proposed action consists of two main activities: Aspen stand restoration, and habitat improvement activities for TES species. Aspen stand restoration would consist of reducing conifer encroachment to increasing aspen regeneration and diversity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51746 Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - The legal description is T11N, R18E, Sections 1,12,13, 25-26; T10N, R18E, Sections 1-3,10-14,22-26,35,36; T11N, R19E, Sections 1-23,26- 34; T10N, R19E, Sections 1-24,27-32; and T9N, R19E Sections 5. The West Carson Watershed Habitat Restoration Project is located within Alpine County, approximately 3 miles west of Markleeville, California on Highway 88.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bird Creek Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Jose Noriega Renovation Project Scoping Start 02/10/2017 775-289-5100 CE [email protected] Description: This project involves the reconstruction of the Bird Creek Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51254 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Bird Creek Campground is located approximately 22 miles north-east of Ely, Nevada. Monte Cristo Territory - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Amery Sifre Management Plan pdate Comment Period Public Notice 775-289-3031 EA 10/26/2012 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service will update the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory Management Plan to include strategies to maintain the herd into the future at AML and to compliment the BLM's management of the Pancake Wild Horse and Burro Complex. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38422 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). All National Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). Sagebrush Habitat Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Justin Rozich Project Scoping Start 02/10/2017 775-289-5127 CE [email protected] Description: This project will involve the use of crews with chainsaws to cut and leave Phase I and II (Less than 100 years old) pinyon-Juniper trees to restore sagebrush and mountain brush communities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51268 Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the northern portions of the White Pine Range, approximately 30 miles west of Ely, Nevada.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District)

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Ruby Mountains Oil and Gas - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2018 07/2018 Jenna Padilla Leasing Availability Analysis Comment Period Public Notice 1-775-778-6129 EA 10/03/2017 [email protected] Description: Proposal is to make available for oil and gas leasing approximately 54,000 acres of National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52443 Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lands proposed run from Lamoille Canyon south to Sherman Creek.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Hinkey Summit Radio Repeater - Facility management Completed Actual: 02/20/2018 07/2018 Glenn McGuire Site 775 352 1216 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Placement of a pre-fabricated radio building, approximately 6 feet by 6 feet square, at the existing communications site. This building will house Forest Service radio equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53312 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hinkey Summit. Long Valley Creek Fence - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:01/2018 02/2018 Boyd Hatch Exclosure Project management Scoping Start 07/22/2013 775-623-5025 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to construct an exclosure to protect a cultural site. The fence will be constructed to Forest Service standards. It will be a 4 strand fence. Project was originally part of the 2013 Range Rescission Implementation project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44801 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - T45N, R40E, section 34, MDBM. The project is located in the Long Valley Creek watershed; south of Cold Springs Butte.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region North Fork Little Humboldt - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2018 04/2018 Rachel Van Horne River Meadow Headcut Repair - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/22/2016 775-355-5344 Project (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Watershed management Description: Project is to repair and stabilize headcuts and eroded areas within meadows and adjacent ephemeral stream channel segments within several portions of the headwaters of the North Fork Little Humboldt River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48391 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. headwaters. Santa Rosa Fences 2018 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2018 07/2018 Boyd Hatch CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 07/30/2013 775-623-5025 ext 119 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Description: Construction of 11 new allotment fences to improve livestock distribution and improve wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53513 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 11 separate locations around the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Santa Rosa Rangeland - Grazing management Cancelled N/A N/A Douglas Clarke Management Project 775-778-6127 EA [email protected] Description: Authorize continued livestock grazing on the 12 active allotments on the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53112 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lands throughout the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Santa Rosa Rangeland - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 12/2018 Douglas Clarke Management Project Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 775-778-6127 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize livestock grazing on 12 allotments across the Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52282 Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lands throughout the Santa Rosa Ranger District.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more R4 - Intermountain Region than one District) Lee Canyon EIS - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Jane Schumacher EIS DEIS NOA in Federal Register 702-839-5560 03/23/2017 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal s Register 09/2018 Description: Preparation of EIS to analyze the effects of Phase I of a Master Development Plan for the Lee Canyon Ski Resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50649 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Canyon Resort at the terminus of Highway 156 in Lee Canyon, Clark County, Nevada. Mt. Charleston Wilderness - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Jane Schumacher Management Plan 702-839-5560 EA [email protected] s Description: FS will prepare a Wilderness Management Plan for the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38543 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area designated by Congress in 1989 and in 2002, including the Carpenter Canyon Research Natural Area and sensitive alpine areas; 56,598 acres. Spring Mountains Wild Horse & - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Jane Schumacher Burro Complex Project Comment Period Public Notice 702-839-5560 EA 06/14/2013 [email protected] s Description: Analyze appropriate managment levels and horse gathers on the Spring Mountains NRA and the Southern NV BLM District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=40960 Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Corcoran Canyon Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 James Rigby Project Scoping Start 03/21/2017 775-482-6286 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Exploration drilling project in the of the Toquima mountain range north of Belmont NV (Up to 29 drill sites and 2 groundwater monitoring wells) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51882 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. southern Toquima range, North of Belmont, NV.

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