Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2007 to 09/30/2007 Uinta 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. R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Wild and Scenic River - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:03/2008 08/2008 Catherine Kahlow Suitability Study for Utah NOI in Federal Register 435-783-4338 National Forests 04/30/2007 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal s Register 11/2007 Description: A Legislative EIS is being prepared concerning the suitability of approx. 80 rivers on the Ashley, Dixie, Fishlake, Manti-La Sal, Uinta, and Wasatch-Cache National Forests in Utah for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Uinta National Forest All Units, Wasatch-Cache National Forest All Units, Manti-Lasal National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming, Utah, Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, Millard, Piute, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sevier, Summit, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Weber, Uinta. Ashley, Dixie, Fishlake, Manti-La Sal, Uinta, and Wasatch-Cache National Forests. Uinta National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region 07/01/2007 Page 1 of 8 Uinta National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Uinta National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Oil and Gas Leasing - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2008 02/2008 Kim Martin EIS NOI in Federal Register 801-342-5100 02/02/2006 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2007 Description: Determine appropriate leasing terms and stipulations for the leasable land base within the entire Uinta National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta/projects Location: UNIT - Uinta National Forest All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Juab, Sanpete, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch. Uinta National Forest. Winter Motorized Use Forest - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Reese Pope Plan Amendment and Travel 215 Comment Period Legal 801-342-5100 Management Notice 05/18/2007 [email protected] EA Description: Proposal to amend the Forest plan to change the definition "over snow vehicle" to be consistent with the Travel *NEW LISTING* Management Rule. The change would change the recreation opportunities for low-pressure-tired vehicles in the winter. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta/projects Location: UNIT - Uinta National Forest All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Juab, Utah, Wasatch. National Forest system lands currently open to over snow vehicle use. Uinta National Forest Heber Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bear Hole Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 11/2007 Jim Percy CE Scoping Start 11/04/2006 435-654-0470 [email protected] Description: Authorize current grazing management on the Bear Hole Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta/projects Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. Bear Hole Allotment. 07/01/2007 Page 2 of 8 Uinta National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Uinta National Forest Heber Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Boreal Toad Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2007 09/2007 Michael Bornstein Improvement Project Scoping Start 06/10/2007 435-654-0470 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: In ccoperation with UDWR, increase a pond by 1/8 acre to improve breeding and wintering habitat for the boreal toad, a Utah Species of Concern. Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - T 3 S, R 12 W, Sec. 25, Uintah Special Meridian. West of Strawberry Reservoir. Currant Creek Range Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 11/2007 Jim Percy CE Scoping Start 11/04/2006 435-654-0470 [email protected] Description: Authorize current livestock grazing mangement on the Currant Creek Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta/projects Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. portions of T 1 S, R 10 W, T 2 S, R 10 W, T 1 S, R 11 W, T 2 S, R 11 W. Indian Creek Pipeline - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Jim Percy CE 435-654-0470 [email protected] Description: Pipe water from Vern's Spring in Baldy Creek to two sites in the uplands east of Indian Creek. The water would go to a set of troughs for use by sheep. The gaps in the Indian Creek fisheries enhancement fence could then be closed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta/projects Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - T 4 S, R 12 W, Sec 25 and 36; T 5 S, R 12 W, Sec 2 USM. Southwest of Strawberry Reservoir. Indian Springs Road - Road management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 06/2008 Jim Percy Realignment - Watershed management NOI in Federal Register 435-654-0470 EIS 05/22/2007 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2007 Description: Proposal to relocate the existing Indian Springs road. Work would include construction of 1.9 miles of road at an upland, drier location and obliteration/restoration of 1.6 miles of existing road in the riparian area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta/projects Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. Indian Springs Road off of the Strawberry Ridge. 07/01/2007 Page 3 of 8 Uinta National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Uinta National Forest Heber Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region LodgepoleTimber Sale - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 10/2007 Shawn Martin CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 435-654-0470 [email protected] Description: Thin up to 250 acres of lodgepole pine and aspen-conifer forest types to reduce mountain pine beetle infestation/spread. Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - T. 6 S., R. 6 E., sec. 9-10. In and around Lodgepole Campground near Daniel's Summit on Highway 40. Strawberry Cove Easement - Land ownership management Completed Actual: 04/02/2007 05/2007 John Campbell CE 435-654-0470 [email protected] Description: Proposal would construct an access road to private property. The road would be approximately 34 feet wide by 212 feet long. A 50 foot easement along Forest Road # 602 would also be granted for private property access. Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - T 4 S, R 8 E, sect. 6 . Approximately 1.5 miles from Highway 40 . Strawberry River Restoration - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 06/2008 Ron Smith Phase III - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 08/2007 801-342-5100 EA [email protected] Description: In coordination with UDWR, restore natural channel, improve fish migration, stabilize banks, and re-establish riparian vegetation. Rock and log vanes, root wads, and other structures will be used to create a properly functioning river system. Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. Strawberry River segment from Doe Knoll to Willow Creek. Strawberry Valley Monitoring - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Jeremy Jarnecke Wells Scoping Start 12/15/2005 801-342-5100 CE [email protected] Description: Drill 9-15 temporary monitoring wells to determine groundwater-surface water interaction and viability of restoring stream flow to the existing channel. Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - T. 2 S., R 12 W., sec 9 and 15. Strawberry Valley. 07/01/2007 Page 4 of 8 Uinta National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Uinta National Forest Heber Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Telephone Hollow Timber Sale - Fuels management Completed Actual: 05/04/2007 09/2007 Stephen Penny EA - Forest products 435-654-0470 [email protected] Description: Approximately 280 acres of lodgepole pine and aspen forest types would be treated using a combination of commercial thinning, group selection, and mechanical fuels reduction treatments. Location: UNIT - Heber Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - T. 6 S., R 6 E., sec. 10 & 15; T 2 S., R. 12 W., sec. 9, 16, 21, & 22. Near Daniels Summit; east side of Highway 40. Trout Creek Sage Grouse - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/13/2007 08/2007 Michael Bornstein Habitat Improvement Project 435-654-0470 CE [email protected] Description: Treat sagebrush to reduce canopy cover, rejuvenate sagebrush, and increase native grass/forb understory. Treat about 60-80% of the project area.