Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2013 to 06/30/2013 Tongass National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2013 to 06/30/2013 Tongass 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 Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Alaska 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. 04/01/2013 04:35 am MT Page 1 of 25 Tongass National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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 04/01/2013 04:35 am MT Page 2 of 25 Tongass National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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. 04/01/2013 04:35 am MT Page 3 of 25 Tongass National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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