Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 Chugach 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 Chugach National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R10 - Alaska Region Chugach Forest Plan Revision - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 06/2017 Donald Rees EIS Est. NOI in Federal Register 907-743-9513 04/2014 [email protected] Description: Revision of the Chugach National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40816 Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Valdez- Cordova. Chugach National Forest. Cooper Creek Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2014 05/2015 John Lang Restoration - Watershed management Comment Period Public Notice 907-288-7719 EA 06/16/2012 [email protected] Description: Stream restoration work on the lower 0.75 miles of Cooper Creek, from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence with the Kenai River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/chugach/landmanagement/projects Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 05N, Range 03W, and section 34. Mile post 51.5 Sterling Highway. Chugach National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Alaska Region Kenai Peninsula Invasive Plant - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Betty Charnon Control (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice 907-754-2326 EA 12/05/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Description: Control infestations of priority invasive plant occurrences on the Kenai Peninsula portion of the Chugach National Forest including use of herbicides on small scales on species and infestations where manual control has largely failed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36819 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of the Seward Ranger District and those portions of the Glacier Ranger District within the Kenai Peninsula Zone. 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT Page 1 of 20 Chugach National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region COR 256 Riverside Inn and - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/16/2014 02/2014 Debra Srb Airboat Tours Increase User 907-424-4726 Days to 500 [email protected] CE Description: Increase of user days for outfitter guide conducting business along the Copper River Highway and at the Childs *NEW LISTING* Glacier Recreation site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43550 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper River Highway corridor with Analysis Area 06-02A2. Cordova Telephone - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/13/2014 01/2014 Debra Srb Cooperative Fiber Optic Line to 907-424-4726 Heney Ridge Comm. Site [email protected] CE Description: The Cordova Telephone Cooperative is proposing to install a 7,000 linear ft. fiber optic cable adjacent to the *NEW LISTING* current electrical cable to the Heney Ridge Communications site on Heney Ridge CRM,T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sec. 25 and 36, W 1/4. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43512 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sections 25 N/W1/4 and 36, W1/4. from the North edge of the Harvel/Kallander subdivision to the Heney Ridge Communications Site along the Copper River Highway, Cordova, Alaska. Eyak Boat Launch - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/07/2014 04/2014 Dave Zastrow Reconstruction Project 907-424-4754 EA [email protected] Description: The USFS, Cordova RD is proposing to reconstruct the Eyak boat launch and parking area. The project will address stream bank restoration, traffic flow safety, eliminate encroachment on private land and install a double wide boat ramp. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35906 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Cordova C-5 T15S R2W Section 31 NE 1/4, C.M. The site is located off the Copper River Highway at mile 6.2 on the Eyak river 200 yards south of Eyak lake. 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT Page 2 of 20 Chugach National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Chugach National Forest Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Haystack Loop Trail, originally - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Dave Zastrow titled Mile 18 Creek Wetland - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 907-424-4754 Restoration/ Angler Trail. - Watershed management [email protected] EA Description: The proposal is to make a loop trail connecting existing Haystack Trail to an unimproved user-created fishing access trail. A boardwalk would prevent further damage to muskeg vegetation. Historical artifacts exist in the area. CZMA-FAA (1) Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T16S, R1E; Copper River Meridian. Southeast of Cordova; near Mile 18.5 of the Copper River Highway. One Eyed Pond Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ken Hodges CE 907-424-4738 [email protected] Description: One Eyed Pond is an isolated former gravel pit. We propose to dig a 40-ft channel to connect it to an adjacent pond. This will allow anadromous salmonids to enter and use the pond for summer and winter rearing habitat. Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Cord B-4 quad, T16S, R1E, sect 30. 18 miles ESE of Cordova AK. 300 yds south of milepost 18.2 of the Copper River Hwy. Sand Trail Parking Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Dave Zastrow Construction Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 907-424-4754 EA - Land ownership management 11/22/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 05/2014 Description: The project is to build a 60ft X 140ft. parking area at the Sand Trail trailhead to provide safe public parking along the Copper River Highway to access National Forest system lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43147 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Section 2, CR Meridian. Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT Page 3 of 20 Chugach National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Chugach National Forest Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R10 - Alaska Region Alaska Dept of Fish & Game - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Teresa Paquet Cannery Crk Hatchery Health & Scoping Start 08/09/2010 907-754-2314 Safety Improvements [email protected] CE Description: Proposing health & safety updates to include: amending permit for new fuel tanks, new generator shed, new addition to hatchery, expansion of fish raceways Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33715 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Sec. 28, T. 11 N., R. 11 E., S.M. Cannery Creek is on the east shore of Unakwik Inlet, about half way up the inlet, in the northwest area of Prince William Sound, Alaska. Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet Coghill Weir and Camp Permit Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renwal of a permit to operate and maintain a temporary salmon weir and permanent support camp. Structures include: cabin, weir, outhouse, 2 storage sheds, tent platform, rain gage, dock, antennas, foot paths and 3 bridges. Operate June-August. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43094 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T11N, R9E,Sec. 4 NW 1/4, S.M. Coghill River, Port Wells, Western Prince William Sound. Near Coghill Lake. Alaska Railroad Corporation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Teresa Paquet Permit Renewal Scoping Start 11/05/2013 907-754-2314 CE [email protected] Description: Alaska Railroad Corp.is requesting renewal of their permit for another 5 year term. The current permit authorizes 3 avalanche mitigation improvements and 1 weather station for the purpose of protecting use of the railroad. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43091 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Kern Creek Drainage - T10N, R2E, Sec 27 S.M. AKRR MM43 - T6N, R2E,