Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 Klamath 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 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Klamath River Outfitting and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Jeffrey Ellison Guiding Permits - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 530-493-2243 CE [email protected] Description: As part of a needs assessment for whitewater & fishing outfitters/guides, the district proposes to continue permitting at historically consistent levels. Water Board Waiver N/A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50814 Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District, Orleans Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Humboldt, Siskiyou. LEGAL - The Klamath River portion from Ash Creek River Access to Big Bar River Access, the Salmon River and Scott River, and Clear Creek. This project encompasses the Klamath, Scott, Salmon Rivers and associated tributaries currently permitted for outfitter and guide use on the Klamath National Forest and Six Rivers National Forests. Klamath National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Yreka Flood Hazard Reduction - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Lauren McChesney Project/FS Service Center - Facility management Comment Period Public Notice 530-468-5351 EA 06/01/2017 [email protected] ed.us Description: Modification of the 100-year floodplain surrounding the Yreka Service Center by lowering the ground in some areas and raising it in others. Small buildings will be removed or relocated; a bridge will be relocated on site; RWB Waiver, not eligible. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35545 Location: UNIT - Klamath National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1030 S. Main Street in Yreka, CA. It is part of the Yreka City, Yreka Creek 7th field watershed (HUC 18010207050204) within the Yreka Creek 6th field watershed (HUC 180102070502). Klamath National Forest Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 07/19/2017 10:25 am MT Page 1 of 20 Klamath National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Klamath National Forest Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Bray and Horsethief Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Eric Baxter Allotment Analysis Scoping Start 06/06/2014 530-398-4391 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 09/2017 Description: To inform the responsible official of the environmental consequences of re-authorizing livestock grazing. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41645 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43 north, R10 west sections 2, 3, 10, 11, T44 north, R10 east sections 2-4, 10-15, 22-28, 33-36, T44 north, R10 west sections 34 & 35 T45 north, R10 west T46 north, R2W S 31, 32; Mt. Diablo Meridian. Bray, 13 miles SE of Macdoel CA, Horsethief, 10 miles SW of Macdoel CA. 5th-field watersheds: Butte Creek, Antelope Creek-Red Rock, and Little Shasta River. See comments for 7th-field HUC's. Harlan - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2018 12/2018 John Brodbeck EA - Forest products Scoping Start 11/19/2015 530-398-4608 - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] (other than forest products) Notice 08/2018 - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with an emphasis on improving forest resilience to wildfire, insects and disease, while improving mule deer habitat. Water Board Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43915 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 45 North, Range 2 West, Sections 8 and 9, 15 and16, 22-27, and 34-36; Township 44 North, Range 2 West, Sections 1-3, 10-15, and 23; and Township 44 North, Range 1 West, Section 18 MDM. Located within the Upper Prather Creek, Lower Prather Creek, Horsethief Creek, Shafter-Butte Creek, Bray-Butte Creek, Lower First Creek, Penoyar, and the Soule-Butte Creek 7th field watersheds. 07/19/2017 10:25 am MT Page 2 of 20 Klamath National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Klamath National Forest Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Pumice Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Eric Baxter Management Project - Vegetation management NOI in Federal Register 530-398-5767 EIS (other than forest products) 07/11/2011 [email protected] - Fuels management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2017 Description: Reduce fuel loads and improve forest health: 9,056 acre project area; 6,473 acres treatment. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30290 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43N, R1E, Sections 12-13, 24; T43N, R2E, Sections 2-11, 14-22, 29-30; T44N, R2 E, Sections 31-33, MDM. Tamarack Flat (18010204130100) 7th field watershed; between Garner Mountain and Davis Rd (S. of four corners). Schroeder Road Access New - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Carrie Carter-Griffin Special Use Permit Scoping Start 01/10/2017 530-398-4391 CE [email protected] Description: Project proposes to allow, under a ten year permit, a private landowner to drive two historic, existing roadbeds (about 435 feet) across Forest Service administered public land in order to access the private property. Water Board Waiver Category A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50768 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 2 West, Section 8, Mt. Diablo Meridian. This project is located approximately 12 miles southwest of Macdoel, CA and approximately 4 miles northwest of Grass Lake, CA. Six Shooter Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Robert Reed EA - Forest products Scoping Start 01/06/2012 907-874-7558 - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] (other than forest products) Notice 07/2017 - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction with an emphasis on improving mule deer habitat. 15,067 acre project area; 13,806 acres treatment. Water Board Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35558 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R2E, Sections 1-5, 8-24; T44N, R3E, Sections 7,18; T45N, R2E, Sections 25-28,32-36, MDM. 7th Field Watersheds - Antelope Well (HUC 18010204130204). Dock Well (HUC 18010204130201). Hill 22 (HUC 18010204130203). and Six Shooter Pass (HUC 18010204130205). 07/19/2017 10:25 am MT Page 3 of 20 Klamath National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Klamath National Forest Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Catherine Haskall Water Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Alonzo Jackson Transmission Existing SUP Scoping Start 01/26/2017 530-493-1735 Reauthorization [email protected] CE s Description: Operating, maintaining a water system consisting of a diversion dam (about 8 feet wide and 6 feet high) and 400 feet of a 2 inch plastic pipe from Slater Creek to private property for domestic use. No new ground disturbance. Water Board Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50912 Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 17 North, Range 7 East, Section 26 Humboldt Principal Meridian. Indian Creek Road, Slater Butte Creek. Coho Salmon Off-Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2017 01/2018 Jon Grunbaum Ponds Comment Period Public Notice 530-493-1719 EA 09/13/2016 [email protected] Description: Construct off-channel ponds for winter refugia for Coho salmon and other salmonid species. Water Board Waiver not eligible. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47231 Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T16N R8E Sec. 17., T16N R8E Sec. 9, and T46N R11W Sec. 12. Horse Creek ponds near Happy Camp and China Creek ponds. Thompson Cr-Klamath R & Horse Cr-Klamath R 5th-field; China Cr-Klamath R & Horse Cr 6th-field; Horse Cr & Lower Horse Cr 7th-field watershed. Crawford Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Lisa Bousfield Management Project - Forest products NOI in Federal Register 530-493-1766 EIS - Vegetation management 01/27/2014 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Fuels management Register 10/2017 Description: Thinning in stands for forest health and fuels reduction, with fuels treatments including underburning and pile burning on about 1,600 acres. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30373 Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township (T) 14 North (N) Range (R) 5 East (E), Sections 1, 12; T14N R6E Sections 1, 3-5,12, 13, 15-17, 20-22, 28, 29; T15N R5E Sections 25, 36; T15N R6E sections 26-29, 32-36, Humboldt Meridian. About 10 mi SW of Happy Camp. Swillup Creek, Coon Creek, Dutch Creek-Klamath River and Aubrey Creek-Klamath River 7th field watersheds (Ukonom Creek-Klamath River 5th field watershed HUC 1801020906).