Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015 White Mountain 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 White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region AMC Backcountry Facility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Marianne Leberman Permit Renewal Scoping Start 07/01/2014 603-536-6236 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permits for the existing backcountry facilities (shelters and tentsites) currently operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. No additional use or increases in capacity are proposed as part of this project. Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Backcountry facilities operated by AMC. Administrative Radio Repeater - Facility management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Erica Roberts Improvement Project Comment Period Public Notice 603-536-6230 EA 08/06/2014 [email protected] Description: Install 3 new radio repeaters and relocate and enhance 1 existing repeater to increase FS radio coverage on the WMNF where good coverage is lacking and allow for Forestwide communication; includes clearing trees for helicopter use and new sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43438 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll, Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carr Mountain, Mount Cabot, Mount Carrigain, and Wildcat Mountain. Will remove Milan repeater. Forest-wide Driveway Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 04/2015 Dylan Alden Reissuance Scoping Start 02/13/2015 603-447-5448 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of approx. ten existing permits for driveways across National Forest system land to access private property because permits recently expired or will expire soon. Permits to be reissued for 20 years; approved activities will not change. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46068 Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - Maine, New Hampshire. COUNTY - Oxford, Carroll, Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Locations across the Forest. 04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT Page 1 of 10 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region Northern Pass Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 Tiffany Benna Line Special Use Permit NOI in Federal Register 603-536-6241 EIS 02/11/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2015 Description: Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark, Easton, Lincoln, Woodstock. US Dep't of Energy is leading the NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use permit to cross the Forest. Web Link: http://www.northernpasseis.us/ Location: UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. For more information, see the project website at: www.northernpasseis.us. White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Albany South Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 08/2016 Patricia Nasta EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 07/15/2013 207-824-2813 - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Watershed management Notice 08/2015 - Road management Description: An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as recreation, watershed and transportation system improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39614 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stoneham, Oxford County, ME. Androscoggin Ranger District - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Thomas Moore Education and Wellness Trail Scoping Start 03/28/2014 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] Description: Construct a loop hiking trail of ~1 mile from the Androscoggin Ranger Station, on the Fifth Hole Trail to beaver ponds, then parallel to the river back to the office. For employees and visitors, and for conservation education programs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41627 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Androscoggin Ranger Station, Gorham, NH. 04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT Page 2 of 10 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Barry Conservation Camp - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Thomas Moore Improvements - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Improve facilities, site, and recreation services at the Barry Conservation Camp. Includes construction of a covered archery range, 2 portable shotgun houses & a dining hall addition, as well as landscaping & water/septic system repair/replacement Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. New Hampshire Fish and Game Berlin Fish Hatchery in Berlin, NH. Deer Ridge Integrated Resource - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 04/2017 Heather Mckenny Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2015 603-536-6135 EA - Forest products [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the South Pond South Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, and road improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46507 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kilkenny Unit. Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 06/2015 Travis Pellerin Site Improvement Project - Heritage resource Comment Period Public Notice 603-466-2713 EA management 10/20/2011 [email protected] - Watershed management - Facility management Description: This project proposes to repair many of the facilities--including the access road, parking, picnic sites, trails, signage and toilets--at this popular day use area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33106 Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area. 04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT Page 3 of 10 White Mountain National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White Mountain National Forest Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Harvard Cabin Renovations and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 05/2016 Thomas Moore System Upgrades - Facility management Scoping Start 04/01/2014 603-466-2713 x226 CE [email protected] Description: Allow Harvard Mountaineer Club to replace two rotting logs in the cabin, install new windows and wood stove, and install a 30' tall tower to increase radio coverage and hold new solar panels, which will allow them to replace propane lanterns. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harvard Cabin. Maple Syrup Tree Tapping - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Moore Permit 603-466-2713 x226 EA [email protected] Description: 5-year special use permit to place several hundred taps in sugar maple trees on 75 acres and use of existing old skid roads for tapping effort. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Randolph. Mt Washington Invasive - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Daniel Sperduto Dandelion Removal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 603-536-6225 CE [email protected] .us *NEW LISTING* Description: Manually remove invasive dandelions from three snowbeds located near the summit of Mount Washington. Each infested site is estimated at less than 0.1 acres in size. Location: UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three snowfields located on NFS lands near the summit of Mount Washington. Northern New Hampshire Bird - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/05/2015 01/2015 Thomas Moore Dog Club Special Use Permit 603-466-2713 x226 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew the existing 5 year permit. The permit authorizes use of several informal walking trails,