Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 Olympic 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 Comment Period Public Notice 503-808-2847 EA 10/12/2018 [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. R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 Matthew McGrath Scenic Trail Comprehensive Scoping Start 11/01/2017 503-808-2405 Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2019 Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA. 07/01/2019 04:08 am MT Page 1 of 6 Olympic National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Olympic National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region NRCS SNOTEL Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2019 08/2019 Annabelle Pfeffer Permit Scoping Start 03/27/2019 3609562294 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a special use permit to NRCS for two existing SNOTEL sites, and one new site that includes the proposal to change the status of approx. 1,500 ft. of FS road 2353-230 from an open public road to administrative access only. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55372 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport, Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson. LEGAL - T26N, R3W, Sec 11; T28N, R3W, Sec 32; T23N, R6W, Sec 23, Willamette Meridian. The two existing sites are located in the Big Quilcene watershed SW of Quilcene, and the Dungeness River watershed, NW of Quilcene. The new site is located in the South Fork Skokomish watershed. Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Dosewallips Road Washout - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Kimberly Crider EIS 360-956-2376 [email protected] Description: Forest Service Road 2610 washed out during the January 2002 storm event. Environmental analysis will be conducted to determine access to Olympic National Park and Forest Service campgrounds. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=7483 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T26N, R3W, Sec 16, Willamette Meridian. This project is in the Dosewallips watershed. Approximately 13 miles northwest of Brinnon, WA. Lake Cushman Maintenance - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/20/2019 05/2019 Annabelle Pfeffer Company Fiber and Power 3609562294 Installation [email protected] CE Description: The reissuance of a new special use permit for Lake Cushman Maintenance Company to upgrade power and *UPDATED* communications to their facilities, in addition to the continued use and maintenance of a water tank, waterline and road. Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T24N, R4W, Sec 7, Willamette Meridian. This project is located in the Skokomish River Frontal Hood Canal watershed, west of Lake Cushman. 07/01/2019 04:08 am MT Page 2 of 6 Olympic National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region UNAVCO Monitoring Stations - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 07/2019 Annabelle Pfeffer CE Scoping Start 03/27/2019 3609562294 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A special use permit reissuance to UNAVCO INC for continuing research to monitor tectonic processes using two existing GPS monitoring devices, and one new seismic monitoring device, located at two existing sites on NFS land, for a period of 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55370 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T23N, R7W, Sec 31, and T22N, R5W, Sec 7, Willamette Meridian. One site is located in the Wynoochee River watershed, northeast of Lake Wynoochee. The other site is located in the South Fork Skokomish watershed west of Lake Cushman. Wynoochee Restoration and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2020 03/2020 Kimberly Crider Road Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 09/25/2018 360-956-2376 EA - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Notice 08/2019 (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: Thin second growth forest stands to accelerate old growth habitat development. Identify minimum road system to match priorities for maintenance, closure and decommissioning. Authorize campground hazard tree removal and minor recreation adjustments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53124 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Grays Harbor. LEGAL - T22N, R8W, Sec 1, 2, 10-15, 24, 26, 34; T22N, R7W, Sec 3-5, 7-10, 16-21, 28-32; T23N, R7W, Sec 10, 11, 13, 20-22, 27,28,33,34, Willamette Meridian. Located in the Upper and Headwaters Wynoochee watersheds. Project area located about 40 miles northeast of Aberdeen, WA. Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/01/2019 04:08 am MT Page 3 of 6 Olympic National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Olympic National Forest Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Dungeness Watershed Roads - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 05/2020 Dana Butler Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 360-956-2280 EA - Watershed management 05/24/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Road management Description: Treatment of about 25 miles of roads identified in the Dungeness Watershed Action Plan as impacting or at risk of impacting aquatic resources. Treatment may include road closures, road decommissioning, or road to trail conversions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49643 Location: UNIT - Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam. LEGAL - T29N, R04W, Sec 19-23, 25-28, 32-36; T29N, R3W, Sec 32, 33; T28N, R3W, Sec 7, 18, 29, 30, 32; T28N, R4W, Sec 25, Willamette Meridian. Project area is located south of Sequim, WA, in the following watersheds: Headwaters Dungeness River, Upper Dungeness River, Middle Dungeness River, Lower Gray Wolf River, and McDonald Creek. Olympic National Forest Pacific Ranger District / Forks (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Calawah OHV Project - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kimberly Crider EA 360-956-2376 [email protected] Description: Develop Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system and staging area in the Bonidu area within the North Fork Calawah watershed. The proposal