Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2007 to 09/30/2007 Mt Baker-Snoqualmie 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 Projects Occurring Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 08/2007 Christopher Wehrli Retardant 215 Comment Period Legal 202-205-1332 EA Notice 07/28/2006 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nation Wide. R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Aquatic Outfitter and Guide - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2008 01/2009 Don Gay Special Use Permits Est. Scoping Start 11/2007 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of special use permits for outfitter and guides using the N.F. Nooksack, Skagit, Sauk, Skykomish, and Cispus Rivers. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Darrington Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District, Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - T40NR6E, T39NR6 and 7E, T39NR7E, T35NR8,9,10E, T36NR11E, T31-35NR10E, T32NR9E, T27NR9 and 10E, T11NR5,6,7, and 8E. N. F. Nooksack, Skagit, Sauk, Skykomish, and Cispus Rivers.. Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/01/2007 Page 1 of 16 Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region ERFO Repairs I - Road management Completed Actual: 05/15/2007 05/2007 Don Gay CE 05/15/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Repair of flood damaged roads throughout the Forest. Repairs involve replacing culverts, adding road surfacing, and replacing road fill. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - Various locations. Roads throughout the Forest. ERFO Repairs II - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Don Gay CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Repair of flood damaged roads throughout the Forest. Repairs include culvert replacement, road surfacing, replacing road fill, and short segment of road relocation. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - Various locations. Various locations throughout the Forest. Land Outfitters and Guides - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Carol Gladsjo Special Use Authorization 360-436-1155 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reauthorize special use permits for land based outfitters for the next ten years. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. Mt. Baker-Squalmie National Forest. Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Communications Use Lease - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Eric Ozog Renewals Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Renew communications use leases for five existing communications sites, one on the Darrington Ranger District and 4 on Skykomish. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King, Snohomish. LEGAL - Segelsen NE 1/4 sec 30, T33N, R9E: Maloney SW1/4 sec 36, T26N, R11E; Sobieski NE 1/4 sec 12, T25N, R11E; Upper Skyline NE1.4 sec 11, T26N, R14E; Lower Skyline NE1/4 sec 14, T26N, R14E. Segelsen Ridge on Darrington RD, Maloney Mountain, Sobieski Mountain, and Skyline Ridge on Skykomish RD. 07/01/2007 Page 2 of 16 Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Glacier/Skykomish - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 04/2008 Don Gay Conveyances. Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Sale of a residence in the town of Glacier and the south compound of the Skykomish Ranger District Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Whatcom. LEGAL - T39N, R7E, section 6 and T26N, R11E, section 27. Glacier, Washington and Skykomish, Washington. Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Darrington Houses Sale - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:06/2007 07/2007 Scott Lynn CE Scoping Start 03/13/2006 425-417-0747 [email protected] Description: Sale of residences to tribe or public Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R9E, Sec 14. Darrington Ranger Station administrative compound. Decline Commercial Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2007 04/2008 Phyllis Reed EA Scoping Start 06/15/2005 360-436-1155 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2007 Description: Commercial thin in matrix and late successional reserve. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R10E, S 22, 23, 26, 27. Area is about 4-5 miles east of Darrington, just to the northwest of Decline Creek and accessed by Road 2430.. 07/01/2007 Page 3 of 16 Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Mt Loop Byway Trailhead - Facility management Completed Actual: 05/15/2007 10/2007 Carol Gladsjo Enhancement 360-436-1155 EA [email protected] Description: Expansion of the Lake 22 and Perry Creek/Dickerman Trailheads to provide sufficient, safe parking. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N R8E Section 23 and T30N R10E Sections 22,26. Along the Mt. Loop Scenic Byway in the Verlot area at Lake 22, Perry Creek, and Dickerman Trails. Pacific Crest National Scenic - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Dawn Erickson Trail Repair Upper Suiattle Vally Scoping Start 01/19/2007 360-436-1155 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2007 Description: Repair and relocation of the Pacific Crest Trail using motorized equipment Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T31N, R13E; T31N, R14E. In Glacier Peak wilderness upper Suiattle valley. Skaglund Road 18 Reciprocal - Road management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 10/2007 Eric Ozog Easement Exchange - Special use management Scoping Start 05/15/2002 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Exchange easements between the Forest Service (FS) and Steve Skaglund o 0,8 miles of Forest Road 18. Mr. Skaglund would be granted easement on the road from milepost 0.0 to 0.5, and the FS easement on the road from milepost 0.5 to 0.8. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R8E, Section 1 and T32N, R9E, Section 6. The Segelsen Road 18 begins from the County owned Swede Heaven Road, approximately 1.7 miles north of State Route 530 (at Whitehorse) and approximately 8 miles northwest of Darrington.. Snohomish County Waldheim - Road management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 06/2008 Eric Ozog Slide Repair and Easement - Special use management Scoping Start 02/01/2007 360-691-4396 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 08/2007 Description: Snohomish County Public Works proposed to construct a rock buttress to stabilize a slide area below the Mountain Loop Highway at Milepost 20 and also obtain right of way easement for section of County maintained road. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N R9E Section 23. Approximately 20 miles east of Granite Falls on the Mountain Loop Highway near Camp Silverton. 07/01/2007 Page 4 of 16 Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Waldheim Slide Upper Slope - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2006 07/2006 Eric Ozog Repair 2006 Scoping Start 05/08/2006 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Stabilize and eroding upper slope area to protect the Mt. Loop Highway near milepost 20. Includes excavating and removing eroded material below