Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests 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 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region Recreation Decommissioning - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Carrie Miller EA Scoping Start 12/18/2017 864-427-9858 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2018 Description: This project will align the Sumter National forests outdoor recreation offerings with forest strengths/niche, changes in user demand/preferences, and reduced budgets in order to provide a more sustainable and beneficial program to the public. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52911 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District, Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across Enoree and Long Cane Ranger Districts. Restoration and Maintenance of - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Jeff Magniez Wildlife Habitat on the Sumter - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 803-637-5396 National Forest - Vegetation management [email protected] CE (other than forest products) Description: Restoration and maintenance of existing wildlife openings and linear strips on the three Ranger Districts of the Sumter National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51865 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District, Long Cane Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Aiken, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Saluda, Union, Williamsburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. project activities are located on all Sumter National Forest Districts. 04/13/2018 01:42 pm MT Page 1 of 8 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region Sumter Non-native Invasive - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Mary Morrison Plant Control (other than forest products) 803-561-4058 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Control of non-native invasive plants on the Sumter National Forest using herbicide applications. The proposal includes treatment of non-native invasive private and state lands under a Wyden agreement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52748 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District, Long Cane Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Saluda, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sumter National Forest including NF land along with private and state land under Wyden agreements. Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Andrew Pickens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) BellSouth Telecommunications, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Derrick Miller LLC dba AT&T South Carolina Scoping Start 06/19/2017 540-265-5128 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The installation of 7,700 feet of .075 inch diameter fiber optic cable, buried 36 inches in depth within the northern road shoulder of US Hwy 76 to upgrade stability and reliability of cellular towers in the area, in Oconee County, South Carolina. Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hwy 76. Blue Ridge Electric Powerline - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Robert Sitzlar Relocation Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 606-864-4163 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has requested an amendment to the existing special use permit to relocate two existing distribution powerlines and co-locate the lines along State Hwy 107 and Cassidy Bridge Road in the SCDOT ROW. Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. State Hwy 107 and Cassidy Bridge Road. 04/13/2018 01:42 pm MT Page 2 of 8 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Andrew Pickens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Outfitting and Guiding Special - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Victor Wyant Use Permit - Special use management 864-638-4475 / 864- EA 638-9568 [email protected] Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to grant outfitting and guiding special use permits to businesses on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33706 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Andrew Pickens Ranger District and Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor on the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia. Supplement to the AP Loblolly - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Victor Wyant Pine Removal and Restoration - Forest products NOI in Federal Register 864-638-9568 Project 03/28/2018 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 06/2018 Description: Additional loblolly pine stands have been located and would be treated. Other loblolly units would be changed to commercial treatments. Site prep prescribed burning and 2 additional herbicides would be added. There would be some changes to woodlands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53047 Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple compartments across the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Delta Prescribed Burning and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 03/06/2018 03/2018 Tarri McKinney Herbicide Treatment Project - Fuels management 803-276-4810 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Management activities will emphasize development and maintenance of small game habitat with particular emphasis on quail habitat. Forested areas will continue to be managed for timber and NNIS will be controlled. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51175 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Delta Tract in located 12 miles south of Union, SC off of Delta Road between HWY 176 and HWY 121. 04/13/2018 01:42 pm MT Page 3 of 8 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Enoree Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Indian Creek First Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 John Richardson EA Objection Period Legal Notice 803-321-2981 [email protected] *UPDATED* 12/06/2017 Description: First thinnings in dense young pine stands Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50927 Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Laurens, Newberry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Indian Creek First Thinning is located in Newberry and Laurens Counties inside the Indian Creek Watershed Analysis Area. Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Francis Marion Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) 2018 Awendaw Trail Relocation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 09/2018 Erica Wadl and Bank Stabilization - Facility management Scoping Start 03/15/2018 843-336-2221 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of this project is to repair the floating dock, stabilize the bank, and relocate sections of the Awendaw Passage of the Palmetto Trail that were damaged during the 2015 & 2016 flood events Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53655 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Charleston. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Charleston County, SC at the trailhead located at the end of FS 5123 and along portions of the trail. 2018 Wambaw Cycle Trail North - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Erica Wadl Loop Repair and Maintenance - Heritage resource Scoping Start 12/15/2017 843-336-2221 CE management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Description: Project will include repair and maintenance of existing trail and a small portion of the trail will be rerouted to avoid impacts to existing resources in the area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53591 Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Charleston. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North loop of Wambaw Cycle Trail located in Charleston County, SC. 04/13/2018 01:42 pm MT Page 4 of 8 Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning