Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2013 to 06/30/2013 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

Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Region Shoreline II Outfitter and Guide - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 01/2016 Chad VanOrmer Management Plan - Special use management Est. NOI in Federal Register 907-789-6202 EIS 09/2013 [email protected] Description: This project will determine recreation use levels for saltwater-based outfitters & guides on the Admiralty Nat. Mon., Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. A Proposed Action will be developed to allocate service days to outfitter and guide use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38181 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District, Juneau Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument, Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. Shoreline and other areas on the Admiralty National Monument and Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. Tongass National Forest - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Michelle Putz Sustainable Cabin Management - Facility management 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4278 Project Notice 10/13/2012 [email protected] EA Description: The Tongass is proposing to convert three cabins to survival shelters, either by converting existing cabins or replacement, and removing nine cabins to help move toward a sustainable recreation cabin program. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39863 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument, Yakutat Ranger District, Petersburg Ranger District, Thorne Bay Ranger District, Sitka Ranger District, Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska. Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska. Wrangell - Petersburg Weed - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Carey Case Management Project (other than forest products) 215 Comment Period Legal 907-772-3871 EA Notice 03/07/2013 [email protected] Description: Project proposes to treat invasive weed infestations on Wrangell and Petersburg Districts through various means including manual, mechanical, and chemical treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37523 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District, Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell- Petersburg. All of the Wrangell and Petersburg Ranger Districts.

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Tongass National Forest Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Angoon Airport Project - Facility management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 03/2014 Jennifer Berger EIS - Road management NOI in Federal Register 907-789-6278 09/24/2008 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 Description: The FAA is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider alternatives to, and impacts of constructing a new land-based commercial airport near the City of Angoon. The FAA is the lead agency and the USFS is a cooperator per an MOU. Web Link: http://www.angoonairporteis.com/ Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - 57' 29" N, 134' 33-34" W. Near the environs of the City of Angoon and Favorite Bay. Hecla Greens Creek Mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2013 09/2013 Sarah Samuelson Proposed Tailings Expansion DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-789-6274 EIS 04/20/2012 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 Description: Analyze Greens Creek's proposal to expand the existing tailings facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32662 Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - LEGAL - T.44S., R65E.; T.34S., R.65E; CRM. UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. CRM. Admiralty National Monument - Greens Creek Mine, north-central portion of Admiralty Island. Hecla Greens Creek Mining - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 02/06/2013 03/2013 Jessica Lopez Pearce Company 2013 Surface 907-789-6273 Exploration Drilling Plan of [email protected] Operations Description: Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2013 and proposes CE limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40718 Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Admiralty National Monument.

Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region 2012 Surface Exploration Plan - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2013 06/2013 Michael Johnson of Operations, Bokan Mountain 215 Comment Period Legal 907-789-6275 REE Project, Prince of Wales Notice 01/19/2013 [email protected] Island, AK Description: This project is the NEPA review of the 2012 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations for the Bokan Mountain Rare EA earth Element (REE) Project on Prince of Wales Island, AK. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38138 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian: T80S, R88E, Sections 5, 8, 9, 14-17, 20-36; T80S, R89E, Sections 30, 31; T81S, R89E, Sections 2, 3, 6. Prince of Wales Island between the West Arm of Kendrick Bay and the South Arm of Moira Sound. Craig Lot Disposal - Facility management Cancelled N/A N/A Hillary Woods CE 907-228-6270 [email protected] Description: This project was inadvertently included on the SOPA, as it does not require a Decision Memo. It will continue as described. Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Lot 3, Block 24, USS No. 1430. 802 Water Street, Craig, Alaska. FAA Harris River Pass Aviation - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Melanie Slayton Camera 907-828-3249 CE [email protected] Description: Install a 100' tower to support a weather observation camera to improve avaition safety in the Harris River Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40522 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 17, T 74S, R 83E, CRM. Junction of Hollis Road (State Highway 924) and Hydaburg Road, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Hollis to Harris Trail CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Victoria Houser CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-826-1614 Notice 11/26/2012 [email protected] Description: This project would improve existing roads between Hollis Day Use Area and Forest Service Harris River Interpretive Trail. The trail is approximately 5 miles long with 1 mile of undeveloped trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40100 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - CRM Township 74 S, Range 83 E, Sections 14-16 and CRM Township 74S, Range 84E, Section 18. Hollis Community Picnic Area to Forest Service maintained Harris River Interpretive Trail--approximately 5 miles.

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Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Luck Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2013 07/2014 Thomas Cady EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/04/2013 907-874-7524 (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Watershed management Notice 06/2013 - Road management Description: This project would consist of tree harvest and placement of trees in Luck Creek tributaries to rehabilitate and improve aquatic habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37729 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. North Fork Lake Dam SUP - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 05/2013 Melanie Slayton EA 215 Comment Period Legal 907-828-3249 Notice 03/28/2012 [email protected] Description: The City of Craig proposes to increase the storage capacity at the existing water storage site by raising the existing dam up to 6 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37765 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 11, T 74S, R 82E, CRM. North Fork Lake. Sunny Creek Fishpass Retrofit - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2013 07/2013 Sarah Brandy CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-826-1634 Notice 02/08/2013 [email protected] Description: The Sunny Creek fishpass has chronic plugging, it is built downstream of a depositional gravel bar. This project would involve blasting and drilling bedrock and building a concrete flume upstream of the fishpass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39994 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Sunny Creek. Cholmondeley Sound - Sunny Creek.

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Tongass National Forest Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Twelvemile Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 02/13/2013 05/2013 Thomas Cady Phase II EA - Watershed management 907-826-1608 EA [email protected] Description: This project would authorize upland and riparian thinning treatments, and aquatic habitat improvement projects on the mainstem of Twelvemile Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39991 Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Township 75S, Range 83E, Section 25. Twelvemile Arm, Twelvemile watershed, Prince of Wales Island.

Tongass National Forest Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Bohemia Basin Trail and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Michelle Putz Recreation Improvements 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4278 EA Notice 05/25/2012 [email protected] Description: Improve an existing recreation site by converting a 2.3 mile closed road to a hiking/pedestrian trail; constructing or developing two tent sites, and clearing bush and trees from the existing 3-sided shelter site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39304 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. Yakobi Island, along the creek at Bohemia Basin, 7 miles NW of Pelican, AK. Hoonah Ranger District 3-5 - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2013 05/2014 Chris Budke year Precommercial Thinning 215 Comment Period Legal 907-945-3631 Project Notice 01/15/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 6920 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40800 Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. Hoonah Ranger District, Chichagof Island.

Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Coeur Alaska Kensington Gold - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:05/2013 05/2013 Jessica Lopez Pearce Mine 2013 Surface Exploration Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-789-6273 Plan of Operations [email protected] CE Description: Coeur Alaska plans to conduct surface exploration activities in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in *NEW LISTING* the Juneau-Skagway Icefield IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41572 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Juneau Ranger District.

Herbert Glacier Gold Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2013 05/2013 Jessica Lopez Pearce 2013 Surface Exploration Plan 215 Comment Period Legal 907-789-6273 of Operations Notice 01/23/2013 [email protected] CE Description: This project is a review of the 2013 Plan of Operations for surface exploration activities at the Herbert Glacier Gold *NEW LISTING* Project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41160 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Township 38 South, Range 65 East, Sections 32-34. Terminus of Herbert Glacier, Juneau Borough, Alaska. Juneau Ranger District 3-5 year - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2013 05/2014 Chris Budke Precommercial Thinning 215 Comment Period Legal 907-945-3631 Project. Notice 12/13/2012 [email protected] CE Description: Precommercial tree thinning on approximately 1555 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40799 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Homeshore, Juneau Ranger District.

Mendenhall Glacier Recreation - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 12/2013 Jennifer Berger Area Planning - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 907-789-6278 EA [email protected] Description: JRD is reviewing year-round recreation use by both independent and guided visitors within the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in order to update and revise its commercial capacity allocation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37050 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. JRD/ AK/ Juneau; 5815 acres federally designated recreation area including and surrounding Mendenhall Lake.

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Tongass National Forest Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Treadwell Ditch Trail Bridge - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dilger Replacement 907-790-7474 EA [email protected] Description: Replacement/construction of four 39 bridges on Treadwell Ditch Trail. This may entail disturbance of stream banks in order to construct bridge abutments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35471 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - The trail exists across sections 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 26, 27 T41S R67E, and section 12 T41S R66E of the Copper River Meridian. The bridge replacements will occur on the Treadwell Ditch Trail (Forest Service Trail Number 33718) on Douglas Island in Juneau, AK. The proposed crossings are over the following drainages: Kowee Cr. West Glacier Trailhead - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ed Grossman Improvements 907-789-6237 EA [email protected] Description: Proposed improvements at West Glacier Trailhead include vault toilets (4 holes total),a shelter at the commercial launch area, new trailhead sign, a new gate to and an access trail from the commercial launch area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35470 Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - S7 T40S R66E Copper River Meridian. At the end of Skater¿s Cabin Road to the West of Mendenhall Lake in Juneau, AK.

Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region 2013 Ketchikan-Misty Fiords - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/20/2013 05/2013 Jason Bramstadt Ranger District (KMRD) Timber (other than forest products) 907-228-4110 Stand Improvement CE [email protected] CE Description: Various precommercial thinning treatments on 500-600 ac annually over a 5 yr period; up to 8,066 ac of previously harvested stands. Reduce stocking of trees to adjust stand density, species composition, and structural diversity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40689 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T69S,R90E,sect 16-22, 27, 29;T69S,R91E,sect 25-28,32-35;T70S,R89E,sect 12-13,36;T70S,R90E,sect 1- 4,9,11-18,25-28,31,34-35;T71S,R90E,sect 1-2,5-9,14-16,20-21,26,28-29,31-33,35-36;T71S,R91E,sect 3- 11,14. Tongass NF, Ketchikan-Misty Fiords RD (KMRD); Up to 8,066 ac on KMRD landbase; Includes following LUDs: TM, ML, SM, SV, OG; 2001 Roadless Rule; and Beach Buffer areas.

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Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region 2013 Marx Creek Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Will Young Enhancement Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-228-4137 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Improve existing spawning and rearing conditions for chum/coho salmon in upper Marx Creek. Activities include raising water temperature, creating shallow water habitat, and ultimately increasing the number of chum/coho salmon produced by Marx Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41225 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Township 68 South, Range 99 East, Section 14, Copper River Meridian. Marx Creek, near Hyder, Alaska. The project is located in Scenic Viewshed LUD. Alaska Department of Fish & - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 05/2013 Jeannie Blackmore Game Fisheries Research 215 Comment Period Legal 907-228-4120 Amendment Notice 03/21/2013 [email protected] CE Description: The Alaska Department of Fish &Game (ADF&G) has applied for a special use permit amendment to install a *NEW LISTING* tent/safety platform on the Keta River. The Alaska Coastal Management Program expired on June 30, 2011 under State law. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41488 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T. 75 S., R. 99 E., Sect. 9. approximately 6 miles up the Keta River, off of Boca de Quadra Inlet, in Misty Fiords National Monument. Alaska Telephone Company - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 04/2013 Jeannie Blackmore CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-228-4120 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 02/26/2013 Description: This is a new Special Use Permit. Wireless phone receiver and phone line to customer. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41391 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T. 70 S., R. 86 E., Sect. 31. Lemesurier Point, Meyers Chuck, Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Bell Island Geothermal Leases - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2013 04/2013 Sarah Samuelson SPEIS DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-789-6274 EIS 05/18/2012 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 Description: The proposed action is for a consent determination for the BLM to issue three leases in the Tongass National Forest (TNF) and for the BLM to issue the leases to the geothermal lease applicant. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35026 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T68S R89E Sec 36, T68S R90E Sec 12-15 21-22 -28-31, T68S R91E sec 7. Bell Island, 43 miles north of Ketchikan. Gary Neilson Water system - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 04/2013 Jeannie Blackmore CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-228-4120 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 02/21/2013 Description: New Special Use Permit. Water system includes small impoundment, 600 feet of 2inch waterline, and small cistern. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41393 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T. 70 S., R. 86 E., Sect. 30, 31. Lemesurier Point, Meyers Chuck, Alaska. Saddle Lakes Timber Sale - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2014 08/2014 Jeff DeFreest EIS NOI in Federal Register 907-228-4100 05/08/2012 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2013 Description: The proposed action would harvest almost 33 million board feet (MMBF) of timber on about 2,613 acres and would construct up to 18 miles of road (9 mi NFS system and 9 mi temporary road). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990 Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T72S, R91E, Sec 35, 36; T73S, R92E, Sec 1-4, 8-12, 13-17, 19-36; T73S, R93E, Sec 18, 19, 30, 31; T74S, R92E, Sec 1-3, 11-13, 24, 25, 36.; and T74S, R93E, Sec 6-8, 17-20, 30, 31. The project area is located about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Revillagigedo Island, and occurs in Value Comparison Units (VCUs) 746, 747, and 753 between George and Carroll Inlets.

Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Blind River Rapids Picnic - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/19/2012 05/2013 Brad Hunter Shelters 907-772-5943 CE [email protected] Description: Proposed installation of shelters over the two existing picnic platforms on the Blind River Rapids Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39045 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Blind River Rapids Trailhead begins near the parking area, approx 14 mi S of Petersburg along the Mitkof Hwy. The 2 existing picnic platforms are located adjacent to the Blind River Rapids Trail. Cascade Creek Reconstruction - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 06/2014 Paul Olson CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-772-5947 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 0.5 miles of the Cascade Creek Trail, originating at saltwater. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41750 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T56S, R79E,Sec 24. The Cascade Creek Trail is located approximately 20 air miles north of Petersburg, Alaska in Thomas Bay. Hamilton Tributary Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2013 07/2013 Heidi Lombard CE - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 907-772-5924 Notice 03/21/2013 [email protected] Description: This project proposes to restore instream habitat by placing up to 15 large woody debris (LWD) structures in a tributary stream to the Hamilton River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40717 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian T58S R75E Section 10 Kupreanof Island. This tributary to the Hamilton River is located approximately 19 miles SE of Kake along road 6326 at milepost 3.998 on Kupreanof Island. Restoration site is immediately downstream of road crossing.

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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Kake-Petersburg Intertie - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 05/2014 Tom Parker EIS NOI in Federal Register 907-772-5974 05/07/2010 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 Description: Determine final location for a power transmission line and access road along the powerline corridor, between the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31761 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Mitkof and Kupreanof Islands, linking the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Intertie is proposed to run from Petersburg, AK (Mitkof Island) to Kake, AK which is located on the neighboring island of Kupreanof. Mitkof Island Small Sales - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Carey Case EA Scoping Start 03/07/2013 907-772-3871 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 05/2013 Description: Authorize a small sales program on Mitkof Island that includes timber harvest, firewood cutting and salvage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29099 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Mitkof Island road system. Ohmer Creek Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Paul Olson Reconstruction 215 Comment Period Legal 907-772-5947 CE Notice 01/17/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 3/4 of a mile of trail beyond the floating bridge to Snake Ridge Road. The trail is proposed to be a gravel turnpike approximately 5 feet wide to be consistent with the rest of the trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41137 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Ohmer Creek Trail originates at milepost 21 of the Mitkof Highway on Mitkof Island and terminates on Snake Ridge Road (FS road 6246).

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Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Thomas Bay Integrated Timber - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Carey Case Sale - Forest products Est. NOI in Federal Register 907-772-3871 EIS - Vegetation management 07/2013 [email protected] (other than forest products) Description: Timber harvest, young-growth treatments, wildlife enhancement, and restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39730 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Thomas Bay is located approximately 20 air miles northeast of Petersburg, Alaska on the mainland. The project area is in VCUs 487 and 489. Thomas Bay Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2013 08/2013 Jason Dungan Enhancement 215 Comment Period Legal 907-772-5917 CE Notice 02/21/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Selectively thin conifers in riparian areas on roughly 100 acres in the Patterson River floodplain at Thomas Bay. The areas will be treated to encourage the growth of willow and cottonwood, forage species preferred by moose. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41314 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian T57S R80E Section 1. Thomas Bay, Petersburg Ranger District, Petersburg, Alaska. Water Transmission Line and - Special area management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 06/2013 Russell Beers Associated Items on Kupreanof 215 Comment Period Legal 907-772-5940 Island Notice 01/24/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Issue a special use permit to George Curtiss for existing items located on National Forest land: 1 inch dia. x 300 ft *NEW LISTING* water transmission line, two water storage tanks (425 and 1,000 gallon), log/tarp dam, 10 ft x 15 ft water impoundment area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41138 Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Section 28, Township 58 South, Range 79 East, Copper River Meridian. The water line and associated items are located on National Forest land within the City of Kupreanof.

Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Camp Coogan Riparian and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Marty Becker Wildlife Habitat Improvement - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-747-4293 CE [email protected] Description: Young-growth timber stand improvement project to enhance riparian and upland habitat values. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40917 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 56 South Range 64 East. Camp Coogan Bay. Deer Lake Coho Rearing - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis Facility Permit Re-Issuance Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-747-4225 (NSRAA) [email protected] CE Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33581 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S, R69E section 5. Deer Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska. FAA, Finger Mountain Remote - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Clay Davis Facility Replacement 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4225 CE Notice 09/01/2011 [email protected] Description: Replacement of Remote Self-Sustained Outlet Facility Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36374 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. Finger Mountain, Chichagof Island, and North Kruzof Island. False Island Timber Sale - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2013 06/2013 Robert Miller CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4208 Notice 02/01/2013 [email protected] Description: Small timber sale on the False Island road system Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38788 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. False Island.

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Fields, William Isolated Cabin at - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis Lake Anna Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-747-4225 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue a 5-year permit to use and maintain an isolated cabin Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37584 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - CRM Township 49 South Range 58 East Section 12 SE 1/4 of NW1/4. Lake Anna, Chichagof Island. Harbor Mountain/Gavin Hill Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Annemarie LaPalme Obliteration 907-747-4209 CE [email protected] Description: Obliterate and rehabilitate 2700 LF of the Gavin Hill end of the trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37554 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 55 South Range 63 East Section 36. Sitka, Alaska section between Baranof Street and the Cross Trail. Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Clay Davis Alaska Department of Fish and Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-747-4225 Game [email protected] CE Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32910 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 54 South Range 66 East Section 2. Hidden Falls, Baranof Island 25 miles NW of Sitka. Johnson, Tim Isolated Cabin, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis Klag Bay 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4225 CE Notice 04/04/2012 [email protected] Description: Continue to operate and maintain isolated cabin Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36373 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Section 16 Township 49 South Range 58 East Copper River Meridian. Klag Bay, West Chichagof Island, .

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Kruzof Integrated Resource - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Christopher Leeseberg Project EA - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-747-4343 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] - Watershed management Description: Watershed & Fisheries enhancement, riparian, wildlife, & timber stand improvement thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40197 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 54 South Range 61 East Section 18, & Township 53 South Range 61 Section 26. Kruzof Island, Mud Bay and Eagle Creek road System. Kruzof Island Outfitter Guide - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 12/2013 Clay Davis EA - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 907-747-4225 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To determine the amount of recreation use that the Mud Bay and Eagle River road systems can accommodate, and then decide how much should be allocated to commercial use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41219 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township 54 South, Range 62 East, Section 18. Mud Bay Road System and Eagle River Road System, Kruzof Island. Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Clay Davis Port Walter NMFS Marine 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4225 Station Special Use Permit Notice 05/16/2011 [email protected] EA Description: Issue new special use permit for re-construction and use of an existing hydropower facility at Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32908 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21. Little Port Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka. Redoubt Lake Cabin - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2014 Annemarie LaPalme Replacement 215 Comment Period Legal 907-747-4209 EA Notice 01/08/2011 [email protected] Description: Replace A-Frame cabin with a Region 10 approved pan abode style cabin, due to deferred maintenance backlog and rot in the floor and roof supports Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30849 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T57S R65E Section 14. Redoubt Lake.

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Salmon Lake Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Annemarie LaPalme Reconstruction Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 907-747-4209 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruct 5.9 miles of Salmon Lake Trail to eliminate deferred Maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40918 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 57 South Range 65 East Sections 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 15. Silver Bay. Sitka Smoke House Project - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 10/2013 Jay Kinsman CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 907-747-4228 [email protected] Description: Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40199 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55 South Range 63 East Section 27. Sitka, Alaska. Special Use Permit application - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Clay Davis for temporary facilities for the 907-747-4225 taking of fish and wildlife [email protected] CE Description: Response to an application filed for a temporary tent frame structure for customary and traditional uses for non- commercial hunting, fishing and trapping. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23174 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - SW1/4, section 18, T. 53 S., R. 63 E., CRM. Southwest shore of an unnamed lake approximately 1 1/2 miles north of Nakwasina Passage, about 15 miles NNW of Sitka. Special Use Permit reissuance - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Clay Davis for a pre-ANILCA cabin 907-747-4225 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuing a permit to an individual to replace and then continue to use and occupy under the conditions described in ANILCA 1303(b) a pre-ANILCA cabin for the purpose of non-recreational use on National Forest System lands Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23970 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - SE1/4NW1/4, section 14, T. 58 S., R. 64 E., CRM. Improvements located on the shore of an unnamed lake approximately three miles east of Goddard Hot Springs and 15 miles south of Sitka, AK.

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Tongass National Forest Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Tenakee Springs Indian River - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis Road, Coffee Cove Trail, LTF Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-747-4225 Access [email protected] CE Description: Ensure access for the City of Tenakee Springs and the general public to support hydroelectric power production, recreation, subsistence, free use, firewood, and trapping Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37594 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - CRM T47S R63E Sections 15, 22, 23. North Shore Tenakee Inlet. United States Coast Guard - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/07/2013 03/2013 Clay Davis Communication Site 907-747-4225 Designation and Special Use [email protected] Permit - Duffield Peninsula Description: Amend the Tongass National Forest Plan to designate a new electronic site and issue a 20-year communication EA site lease to the USCG for a VHF link site to provide communication coverage in the Peril Strait area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20636 Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T.50S. R62E. Sec. 21, CRM. Baranof Island.

Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaskan Dreams Shoreties - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Shoreties Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21028 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - 55' 27" N, 131' 35" W. Orr Island.

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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Balls Lake Trail CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 06/2013 Victoria Houser CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-826-1614 Notice 11/16/2012 [email protected] Description: Improve the Balls Lake Trail by replacing all natural tread sections with boardwalk. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40675 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township 71S, Range 82E, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22. Balls Lake Trail is located one mile east of the Control Lake Junction on State Highway 925 on the Thorne Bay Ranger District. Big Thorne EIS - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2013 09/2013 Delilah Brigham EIS DEIS NOA in Federal Register 907-828-3232 10/26/2012 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 Description: The Big Thorne EIS is a multi-year timber sale component of a larger stewardship effort which will include restoration and enhancement stewardship activities that will be identified through other environmental analyses. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31542 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. NE POW Island, from Thorne Bay to Luck Lake. Dargon Point Commercial - Forest products Completed Actual: 02/19/2013 05/2013 Ben Case Thinning Project - Vegetation management 907-772-5883 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] - Road management Description: Approximately 70 acres of young growth harvest and approximately 1 mile of road construction in the Naukati area on Prince of Wales Island, to provide wood products, manage for future timber yield and enhance wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38409 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - 55° 54" N, 133° 14' W ¿ 3 miles NW of Naukati, Alaska. Thorne Bay Ranger District, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region EC Phillips Shoreties - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.

Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16560 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Approximately 55' 45"N, 131' 32" N. Craig, POW. Gravelly Creek Trail Extension - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Victoria Houser EA 907-826-1614 EA [email protected] Description: Extension of trail from Gravelly Creek at Thorne River to Falls Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31749 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. Gravelly Creek to Falls Creek. Kahli Cove SUP - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties, water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29809 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 31, T 68S, R 79E, CRM. Kahli Cove, north of the Community of Naukati, Prince of Wales Island. Kosciusko Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Delilah Brigham Management Project Scoping Start 03/31/2010 907-828-3232 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2013 Description: Harvest an estimated 200 acres of old-growth, and various treaments of 6,000 acres of young-growth, in support of the Tongass NF timber sale program and to meet Forest Plan objectives. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6050 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. SW Kosciusko Island from Van Sant Cove to Ruins Point, then along coast back to Van Sant Cove.

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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake Day - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 08/2013 Victoria Houser Use Improvement Project 215 Comment Period Legal 907-826-1614 EA Notice 09/11/2012 [email protected] Description: Day use areas at Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake are in need of repairs, updates and improvements. The Alaska Forest Highway Program has provided funds to accomplish improvement projects at these sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40057 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck Lake: CRM, Township 68S, Range 82E, Section 20; Sarkar Lake: CRM, Township 68S, Ranger 80E, Section 35. Sarkar Lake Day Use is located at approximately 48 miles from Craig, AK on Forest Road 20. Luck Lake Day Use is located about 5 miles from Coffman Cove on the 3030 road. Naukati Harbor Mineral Material - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 01/14/2013 03/2013 Melanie Slayton Source 907-828-3249 CE [email protected] Description: Sale of 4000 cubic yards of shot rock and 800 cubic yards of riprap in support of the Naukati Harbor project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40521 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 24, T 69S, R 79E & Section 19, T 69S, R 80E, Copper River Meridian. Naukati Administrative Site, Naukati, Alaska. Naukati Timber Sale - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:11/2014 04/2015 Delilah Brigham EIS Est. NOI in Federal Register 907-828-3232 07/2013 [email protected] Description: This project is proposing 40 MMBF of old growth timber harvest from the existing road system in accordance with TTRA and other applicable laws. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36904 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. West side of Prince of Wales Island. North POW Intertie Phase 3 - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/08/2013 02/2013 Melanie Slayton CE 907-828-3249 [email protected] Description: Install and maintain 4.5 miles of power line from Coffman Cove Junction to Naukati Junction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40044 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Sections 10 ¿ 13 & 24, T 69S, R 80E, Copper River Meridian. FDR 2000 from Coffman Cove Junction to Naukati Junction.

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Tongass National Forest Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region SSRAA Neck Lake Amendment - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 05/2013 Melanie Slayton CE 215 Comment Period Legal 907-828-3249 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 01/23/2013 Description: Amend an existing special use permit by adding 3 net pens, 1 anchor point, and a bulkhead on the road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41188 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 34, T 66S, R 79E, CRM. Neck Lake, near the community of Whale Pass on Prince of Wales Island. Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 09/2013 Victoria Houser EA 215 Comment Period Legal 907-826-1614 Notice 12/13/2011 [email protected] Description: Construct a young growth cabin and access trail in the Sal Creek area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36637 Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. Sal Creek. aproximately 5 mile north of Thorne Bay on the Beach Road.

Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Anan Management Plan Update - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2014 Dee Galla EA Scoping Start 01/24/2013 907-874-7551 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 05/2013 Description: 10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available access by non-commercial visitors. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41001 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory.

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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Anan Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Dee Galla CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-874-7551 [email protected] Description: Upgrade a portion of the trail to 4-5ft wide gravel surface. Includes an approximately 900' section between the viewing deck and high water in the lagoon. The purpose is to accomodate new toilet facility at the deck, but will also improve access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41008 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory. Berg Bay Cabin Replacement - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 05/2014 Dee Galla EA Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 907-874-7551 [email protected] Description: Replace existing A-frame cabin and toilet with new, regionally approved cabin and toilet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32289 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude, Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay. Conveyance of Wrangell - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 09/2013 Hillary Woods Ranger District Forest Service 215 Comment Period Legal 907-228-6270 Property Notice 07/21/2011 [email protected] CE Description: Analyze effects of planned disposal of USDA administrative properties at 316 First Avenue (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 First Avenue (Lot 7K Block 67), and 808-810 Zimovia Highway (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell, Alaska. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28868 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. 316 1st Ave. (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 1st Ave. (Lot 7K Block 67), 808-810 Zimovia Hwy, (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell. Navy Timber Sale - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2013 09/2013 Cynthia Sever EIS FEIS NOA in Federal Register Actual: 03/10/2009 907-772-5860 04/17/2009 [email protected] Description: Timber Harvest and Road Construction.

Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14556 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - 55N, 56 N 132 W CRM. Southwestern portion of Etolin Island, VCUs 465, 467, 468, three-fourths of 464, and a small portion of 466.

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Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Wrangell Island Project EIS - Forest products In Progress: Expected:01/2014 06/2014 Tim Piazza EIS - Vegetation management NOI in Federal Register 907-228-6318 (other than forest products) 03/13/2012 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2013 Description: Develop/implement multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest, road construction, forest restoration and enhancement. Web Link: Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - . Wrangell Island. Wrangell Ranger District - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/20/2013 05/2013 Jason Johnson Timber Stand Improvement (other than forest products) 907-874-7552 2012 [email protected] CE Description: Thinning for multiple objectives on the Wrangell Ranger District. Total acres 1,969. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37781 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Wrangell, Zarembo, Etolin, Bushy, and Shrubby Islands on the Wrangell Ranger District. Zarembo Minerals Investigation - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 David Rak 2013-2014 Plan of Operations 215 Comment Period Legal 907-874-7566 CE Notice 03/28/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Use of existing roads and marine facilities, minor surface excavation, exploration, and low yield blasting, temporary crew camp and storage, foot trails, drilling access, and core drilling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41728 Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. VCUs 456,457, 458, 459. Exploration over Zarembo Island, drilling within Sections 8, 9, 16, 17 of Township 63 South, Range 80 East, CRM.

Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region

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Tongass National Forest Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Cannon Beach Day-Use Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Lee Benson Improvements Project - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 907-784-3359 EA [email protected] Description: The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be improved and updated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37830 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Forest Service; Semi-Remote Recreation. The Cannon Beach Day-Use Area is adjacent the Gulf of Alaska along a 7 mile long sandy beach named after the two World War Two era cannons, still existing, that were set along the beach. Sea Otter Cabin Site - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Assessment - Facility management 907-784-3359 EA [email protected] Description: Determine location to erect Sea Otter public use recreational log cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37832 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Alternative sites on the Yakutat Ranger District include North End of Khantaak Island, Kriwoi Island, Eleanor Island, Cannon Beach, East side of the Dangerous River, or on the Ahrnklin River. Yakutat Access Travel - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson Management Plan Revision - Road management 907-784-3359 CE [email protected] Description: Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008). Consider additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37831 Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District.

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