Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2019 to 12/31/2019 Deschutes 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 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2019 11/2019 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Objection Period Legal Notice 503-808-2847 EA 07/13/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6. Deschutes National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Scenic Views Forest Plan - Land management planning Completed Actual: 07/24/2019 07/2019 Cristina Peterson Amendments - Fuels management 541-383-4028 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: This project will amend 7 standards and guidelines in the Deschutes Land and Resource Management Plan (1990) to better meet the goals and objectives of the Scenic Views Management Area in fire-adapted forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50602 Location: UNIT - Deschutes National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deschutes National Forest. Deschutes National Forest Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 10/01/2019 07:45 pm MT Page 1 of 10 Deschutes National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Deschutes National Forest Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region AT&T Cell on Wheels Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/09/2019 09/2019 Heather Mobley Reissuance 541383-4788 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: AT&T has requested to renew their special use permit to operate and maintain a cell on wheels (COW) antenna. The new term for the permit would be until construction of a permanent antenna is complete. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56731 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The COW would remain in the current location which is in the West Village of Mt. Bachelor, about 20 miles southwest of Bend, OR. Burbank Well Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/09/2019 10/2019 Heather Mobley Reissuance 541383-4788 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Livestock permittee uses China Hat Well, which is owned by the Forest Service, to water livestock. Permittee is requesting permit reissuance to continue use of well. There will be no on-the-ground changes. Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The well is located off of the China Hat road, approximately just under 12 airmiles East of the city of La Pine. City of Bend Source Springs - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 07/2019 Beth Peer Diversion Special Use Permit Scoping Start 07/24/2018 541-383-5554 Issuance [email protected] CE Description: The Forest has received a request from the City of Bend to issue a new permit to authorize the surface water diversion from the source springs to the Bridge Creek Intake facility as a component of the city's drinking water system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52665 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 18 S., R. 9 E., SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 3; and NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 10. The project area is within the Bend Municipal Watershed approximately 12 miles west of Bend, Oregon. 10/01/2019 07:45 pm MT Page 2 of 10 Deschutes National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Deschutes National Forest Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Kew Vegetation Management - Forest products Completed Actual: 09/09/2019 09/2019 Lauren DuRocher EA - Vegetation management 541-383-4721 lauren.durocher@usda. *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Fuels management gov - Road management Description: Project includes about 6,500 acres of commercial harvest and fuels reduction for the purpose of restoring stand structure and composition, resilience through increased vigor and fire hazard reduction. Predominantly mixed conifer stand types. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47326 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 18 South, Range 10 East, Sections 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; Township 19 South, Range 10 East Sections 1-3, 9-16, 22-24, 26, 27, 34, 35. Willamette Meridian. West of Bend, Oregon and the Deschutes River, bordered on the north by the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Metolius Windigo Parallel Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 07/2020 Lauren DuRocher CE Scoping Start 09/27/2019 541-383-4721 lauren.durocher@usda. *NEW LISTING* gov Description: Construct a new trail that parallels the existing Metolius-Windigo Trail for about 2.5 miles north of the Cascade Lakes Highway. The additional trail would allow for one trail for mountain bike use and another trail for equestrian use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56934 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Bend, Oregon. The section of the Metolius-Windigo north of the Cascade Lakes Highway between Flagline Trail and the Connector Trail to 4600-370. Mt. Bachelor Bike Park Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2020 04/2020 Richard Wesseler Segments - Special use management Scoping Start 08/28/2019 541-383-4792 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Mt. Bachelor proposes to convert a section of service road to a hiking trail and add several segments to their current bike trail network. These segments would improve connections between existing trails and provide options for various skill levels. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56704 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Bachelor is located about 20 miles southwest of Bend, OR. 10/01/2019 07:45 pm MT Page 3 of 10 Deschutes National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Deschutes National Forest Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Mt. Bachelor Peace Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2020 03/2020 Richard Wesseler Terrain Park Scoping Start 08/28/2019 541-383-4792 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Mt. Bachelor proposes to develop a terrain park to the east of and parallel to the existing Pacific City Terrain Park. Development would require felling approximately 15 large and several small trees to allow space for machine grooming in the winter. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56750 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located on Mt. Bachelor which is about 20 miles southwest of Bend, OR. Mt. Bachelor Sunrise Area - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/29/2019 08/2019 Cristina Peterson Improvements 541-383-4028 CE cristina.peterson@usda. gov *UPDATED* Description: An expansion of the "Snow Play Zone" was approved in the 2013 EIS however, their recent proposal includes changes that require removing additional trees and installing a 3-tower chairlift and power conduits instead of a "magic carpet" surface lift. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56395 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project proposal is located northeast of the Sunrise Lodge in the Mt. Bachelor ski area, between the lodge and Cascades Lakes Highway. Mt. Bachelor is located about 8 miles southwest of Bend, OR. Pine Marten Knob - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2019 03/2020 Heather Mobley