Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Okanogan-Wenatchee 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, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) North Cascades Ecosystem - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 John Rohrer Grizzly Bear Restoration DEIS NOA in Federal Register 509-996-4001 Plan/Environmental Impact 01/12/2017 [email protected] Statement Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 09/2017 *NEW LISTING* Description: The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are preparing a North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to determine how to restore the grizzly bear to the North Cascades ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50937 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Cascades Ecosystem grizzly bear recovery zone, including the North Cascades N.P., Ross Lake and Lake Chelan NRAs, and portions of Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. Olympic National Park - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2017 07/2018 Susan Piper Mountain Goat Management NOI in Federal Register 360-956-2435 Plan 07/21/2014 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 04/2017 Description: Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49816 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason. LEGAL - Not applicable. Alpine areas on the affected National Forests. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 04/01/2017 05:57 am MT Page 1 of 28 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest-wide Site-Specific - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Brigitte Ranne Invasive Plant Management EIS (other than forest products) NOI in Federal Register 509-682-4941 EIS 08/13/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2016 Description: Forest-wide invasive plant treatment and early detection and rapid response. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24104 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - forestwide. Motorized Travel Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 03/2017 Jennifer Zbyszewski EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 509-996-4021 06/08/2016 [email protected] Description: Designate roads/trails/areas open to motorized vehicle use outside of wilderness consistent with Travel Management Rule. Roads/trails/areas not designated as open would be closed to motorized use. Project does not address over-the-snow motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46467 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, outside Wilderness. Okanogan Wenatchee Forest - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Deborah Kelly Plan Revision 509-664-9247 EIS [email protected] Description: The Land and Resource Management Plans of combined Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests are being revised as required by the National Forest Management Act. The focus is to update parts of the plans no longer current and requiring change. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/landmanagement/planning/?cid=fsbdev3_053653 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan and Wenatchee Nationals Forests of eastern Washington. 04/01/2017 05:57 am MT Page 2 of 28 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sno-tel Sites - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Esther Woodward CE Scoping Start 04/23/2009 509-826-3070 [email protected] Description: Issue a Special Use Permit to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for 29 existing snow survey (hydrometeorology sites) sites located on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. Various sites on the Okanogan-Wenatchee NF near the Cascade Mountain crest. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2014-15 Wildfire Restoration - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 04/2018 Peter Wier CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/22/2017 208-259-3361 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of this Project is to plant conifers and speed recovery time for developing a forested landscape. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51396 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T28N,R22E sec.1,2,12;T29N,R18E sec.7,13,14,16,17,22,23,24,27;T29N,R19E sec.18,19;T29N,R22E sec.22,23,25,26,27,35,36;T31N,R18E sec.5,7,8,9,15,16,17,21. Box Canyon Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 04/2015 Paul Willard CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Construct approximately 5 miles of non-motorized trail from 25 Mile Creek Helibase to Box Canyon on the south shore of Lake Chelan. Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R20E, Sections 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25. Proposed trail would be located northwest of 25 Mile Creek State Park. Crow Cabin Permit Reissuance - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Paul Willard CE Scoping Start 05/13/2016 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Authorize a new special use permit to replace an existing expired special use permit for the Crow Cabin for a period of 15 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49478 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E, Section 7. Sawtooth Backcountry along Uno Peak Trail #1260. 04/01/2017 05:57 am MT Page 3 of 28 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Domke Lake Resort Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 06/2016 Paul Willard Reissuance Scoping Start 05/13/2016 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize a new special use permit to the current holder of the existing expired special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49479 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T31N, R18E, Section 22. Domke Lake near Lucerne, WA. Lake Chelan Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Prince Creek Dock Scoping Start 03/13/2014 307-326-2525 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: Remove and replace the old (slowly sinking) cedar log floating dock (old 65 feet x 9 feet) with new HDPE enclosed floats that support a 17 foot x 67 foot dock designed to accommodate ferry docking on one side and public docking on the other side. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=26135 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 31, T31N, R19E. Prince Creek Campground, along Lake Chelan north shore. Meadow Creek Reroute: - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Lakeshore Trail #1247 Scoping Start 03/13/2014 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruct and construct approximately 2500 feet of trail, install a footlog (bridge) across Meadow Creek on the Lakeshore Trail #1247 to repair flash flood damage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43296 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T31N, R18E, Section 2. Lakeshore Trail on the north shore of Lake Chelan. Slide Ridge Power Line Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 09/2016 Paul Willard Reauthorization - CCPUD Scoping Start 05/13/2016 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize