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SOPA Reports

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed actions for National Forests and Grasslands in Texas that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.

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National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Projects

Use and maintenance of existing closed National Forest System Roads 503A and 503A1 by neighboring landowner to access said land. Rights-of-way will be 5,161.86 feet (0.98 mile) in length with a 15-foot width (1.78 acres).

Utilizing management techniques including thinning and regeneration to reduce off-site loblolly pine in the project area and improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and overall stand condition.

Restore open areas on the Bois d'Arc unit of the Caddo National Grassland to better represent historic conditions of native prairies and oak savannas using mechanical, fire and seeding methods.

Brahma proposes installing a 10-12 inch above-ground water pipeline and pump system across 2.454 acres of newly proposed activity. This permit covers all water lines for Brahma within the Angelina National Forest.

Butch Arthur Project would include pine and hardwood thinning, mechanical mulching, and prescribed burning to move stand conditions toward the desired future condition for RCW habitat and reduce the risk of SPB outbreak and wildfire effects.

The proposed Caddo Land Exchange is a connected action to the Lake Ralph Hall Regional Water Supply Reservoir Project (Lake Ralph Hall Project), with approximately 351 acres of the Caddo National Grassland being within the defined project boundary.

Proposal to issue new Special Use Permit to Century Link for 16 miles of communications lines which were previously permitted to Sprint.

This project would involve removing small to mid-sized woody vegetation utilizing a combination of mechanical treatment and hand tools to improve the diversity, increase herbaceous vegetation, and mitigate smoke management issues.

Proposal to to issue a special use permit for an already existing interstate liquid gas pipeline

The forest proposes thinning overstocked stands, prescribed burning, and planting of native species to reduce risk of SPB infestation and improve wildlife habitat for RCW.

Thinning project in Compartment 129 in the Moore Plantation WMA in Sabine County.

Salvage of trees in administrative sites, in recreation areas, along roads, trails, and boundary lines.

Houston County Electric Coop has proposed moving 3 existing power lines to new routes that would decrease their overall environmental impact, decrease safety hazards associated with fire, and allow better management of these lines.

This project is to add additional powerline to provide electrical service to a private property that is landlocked by National forest System land.

Proposal to reconstruct a well pad and access road to explore and produce oil products within tract S-2k-IV, compartment 126, Sabine County. 4.65 acres well pad and 0.54 acre access.

Proposal to combine and re-issue three Special Use Permits for approximately 25.75 miles of already existing powerlines to Mid-South Synergy. The lines provide service to multiple private land inholdings in several compartments and two counties.

The National Forests and Grasslands propose to alter existing stand structures within the project area, to move the stands towards the desired conditions for RCW habitat and reduce Forest susceptibility to SPB.

Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) (RCW) habitat improvement project on the Angelina National Forest in compartments 1, 2, 6, and 7.

A midstory story reduction project for compartments 1, 2, and 7 on the Angelina National Forest. The project seeks to improve RCW nesting and foraging habitat within Management Area 2.

Pine first thinning in stands 20-40 years old in compartments 44,45,46,47, and 50 on the Angelina National Forest.

NFGT is preparing for an EIS to analyze and disclose effects of identifying areas available or unavailable for new oil and gas leasing, what stipulations would be applied to those available lands, and if any Forest Plan amendments would need to occur

The proposed project area is within the Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area (WMA). It consists of Sabine National Forest Administrative Compartments 127, 132, and 135, which consist of approximately 3,479 acres.

Raven Forest Unit proposed development of up to 16 wells and 2 pads. The project takes place in compartments 29, 30, 31 and 33 of the Sam Houston National Forest.

The Sabine River Authority as part of their obligations under their recently re-issued Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license, is proposing to implement a plan involving improvements to 4 recreation areas on the Sabine NF.

The purpose of the project is to provide improved safety areas around critical infrastructure and to allow point source protection of that infrastructure in the event of a wildfire.

The NFGT plans to revise their land management plan as guided by the 2012 Planning Rule under a new completion schedule. This revision start and PALS# will be replaced with a new # along with new public notice and engagement at that time.

Issuance of a Special Use Permit for the use of NFSR 526 located in Compartment 7 of the Davy Crockett NF. The road is located approximately 8 miles northwest of Kennard, TX.

Reissue a permit to the San Augustine County Judge for the operation of Townsend Recreation Area. Existing permit has expired.

Installation of a natural gas and saltwater disposal pipeline, designation of a 50ft - wide utility corridor x 2,034 ft - length. During installation width would be 75ft with 25 ft restored after installation.

access road to access private property.

Improve wildlife habitat by through thinning, understory mulching, and high frequency prescribed burning to increase the presence of fire-adapted grasses and forbs.

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