Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 Willamette 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:09/2018 09/2018 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 12/11/2017 503-808-2847 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 05/2018 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: https:/data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?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) Central Cascades Wilderness - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 05/2019 Beth Peer Strategies 2017 Scoping Start 06/01/2017 541-383-4761 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 04/2018 Description: The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests are considering visitor use management strategies for five wilderness areas in the central Cascades in order to reduce resource impacts and negative effects to wilderness character due to high use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50578 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Sisters Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath, Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project addresses five Central Cascades Wildernesses. Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak. 04/13/2018 01:41 pm MT Page 1 of 17 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Willamette Fire Danger Tree - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Suzanne Schindler Reduction Project Scoping Start 11/27/2017 541-225-6436 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Provide for long-term public and employee safety by reducing danger trees along roads. About 83 miles of road or 3,600 acres have some level of fire-killed trees that are next to an open road, resulting from the 2017 fires. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52910 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. For roads on Detroit, McKenzie River and Middle Fork Ranger District's within 2017 Jones, Whitewater, Avenue, Little Devil, Separation, Staley, and Tumblebug 2 fires. Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2017 Young Stand Density - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 08/2018 Sue Crowder Management (other than forest products) Scoping Start 04/07/2017 503-854-4364 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reduce stocking on approximately 4800 acres, district wide, in overstocked stands less than 40 years old by thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51338 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District wide. 2017-2018 North Santiam - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Dave Klug Subsoiling Scoping Start 03/30/2017 503-854-4216 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to improve soil productivity and infiltration and would increase vegetative ground cover on soils compacted by legacy ground-based harvesting in three timber sale areas in the North Santiam Watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51345 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. JoJo Thin Units 33a, 35, 35b, 35h, 35j & 46: T.10S., R.07E, Sec. 30, 33, Sand Thin Unit T.11S., R.07E, Sec. 30, Downing ReOffer Units 2 & 41 T.11S., R.07E, Sec. 33. 04/13/2018 01:41 pm MT Page 2 of 17 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2018-2022 Detroit Lake Fish - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Darrin Neff Structures 503-854-4219 CE [email protected] Description: This project restores hiding cover at depths where salmonids have been found by ODF&W and USGS fish surveys to frequent. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51348 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Reservoir T.10 S., R.05 E., Sections 1, 10, 15, 18, 19; T.10 S., R.06 E., Section 7. Bethel Round Butte Fiber Optic - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 04/2019 Lynise Medley Installation Project Scoping Start 07/19/2017 503-854-4228 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Portland General Electric Company proposes to install ADSS fiber optic cable on the existing Bethel Round Butte transmission line on Willamette, Ochoco and Mt. Hood forest lands. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest; Clackamas Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest; Ochoco National Forest . Camp Pioneer Parking Lot - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Penny Keen Outhouse Scoping Start 09/08/2016 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Camp Pioneer is requesting authorization to install an vault for an outhouse next to the parking lot. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48963 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Pioneer. City of Detroit Water System - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Penny Keen Update 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] Description: Fence to be installed around water building on Breitenbush Rd. Install emergency drainline from water storage tank. Reissue special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34398 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T10S, R5E, sec 1; T9S, R5E, sec 36. Breitenbush Rd. and City of Detroit. 04/13/2018 01:41 pm MT Page 3 of 17 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Communication Site Lease - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Penny Keen Renewal Scoping Start 05/15/2017 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] Description: AT&T and American Tower Communication Leases at Hall Ridge will expire in 12/31/2017. This will be a renewal of an existing Communication Lease with no new ground disturbance for a new term of 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49674 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hall Ridge Communication Site is located in T9S, R5E, SECTION 8. Dry Beard - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:03/2019 06/2019 Lynise Medley EA - Road management Est. Scoping Start 03/2018 503-854-4228 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Project will commercially thin approximately 1350 acres of second growth forest in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Road density and travel management will also be analyzed. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located south of the North Santiam River, east of Detroit Lake and north of FS Road 10 in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Hwy 46 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Lynise Medley EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 03/09/2018 - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: Formerly Hwy 46 North.