Projects

This project is to renew the operating permit for Anza Electric, the public utility on the southern half of the San Jacinto Ranger District. Occurs within the Pyramid Peak B, Horse Creek Ridge, Hixon Flat, and Cactus Springs B IRAs

Expand and connect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit SUP boundaries; grade trails and terminals; tree clearing; install two lifts, ski trails, beginner pod and connector, snowmaking lines and pond, summer activities, road, and ski bridge.

Authorize construction and maintenance of improvements to the Mountain Bike Park and other uses, all within the developed permit area along existing ski trails and service roads.

Expansion of Kinder Morgan gas pipeline from Corona CA to Las Vegas NV to authorize a new 16" pipeline. BLM is lead federal agency.

The Forest Service (FS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are developing a Comprehensive River Management Plans (CRMPs) for the Deep Creek and Whitewater River Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSRs) on the San Bernardino National Forest.

Analyze the environmental impacts of re-issuing an expired special use permit to the Fontana Union Water Company for the operation and maintenance of a soft plug dam on Lytle Creek.

Forest Wide Invasive Plant Project

The SBNF proposes to treat up to 25,000 acres within the forest boundary to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire on federal land as well as reducing catastrophic wildfire for adjacent at-risk communities (see Appendix A).

The project would introduce fire to chaparral areas to create a mosaic of age classes and will reduce fuels in the project area.

Designate a new low-power non-broadcast Communications Site at Green Valley Lake. Issue a lease to SB County Info Service Dept for a Private Mobile Radio Service facility - 115' mono-pole, a 20'x20' equip shelter & diesel generator in 6'x8' building.

Seasonal closure in the Holcomb Valley area for resource protection and public health and safety. Gates would be installed, and closed by Forest Order based on wintery conditions when driving would be unsafe and damage the roads and other resources.

In 2019 this foot bridge was crushed by a fallen tree. The bridge needs complete replacement. It is now a safety hazard for visitors. Repairs will be on the boardwallk and minor asphalt repairs.

This project would decommission system roads, and redesignate one system road as open to administrative use only. Project emphasis is on the Holcomb Valley Baldwin Lake Special Interest Area, with two roads beyond the SIA.

The USFWS proposes to approve the reestablishment of federally endangered mountain yellow-legged frog. The attached figures display the potential reestablishment locations. Please send comments to Jesse Bennett at jesse_bennett@fws.gov

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to issue 10(a)(1)(A) permits in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, for the reestablishment and/or population augmentation of the federally endangered mountain yellow-legged frog.

Cut and remove dead and dying trees as well as some green trees to reduce hazardous fuels in the community defense and threat zones along the North Shore of Big Bear Lake.

Issuance of a new special use authorization for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 36 inch natural gas transmission pipeline within West-Wide Energy Corridor #108-267 (Cajon Pass).

Issuance of a 20 year FLPMA special use permit to RFNHND Kennedy Trust for use and maintenance of an existing 20 foot wide by 0.23 mile long access road from Hwy 74 to privately owned property on Lookout Mountain.

The primary purpose for this project is to provide for public health and safety. The Forest Service is committed to providing safe access for visitors and workers and maintaining the integrity of the NFS road network and facilities.

Continue authorizing ~150 expired permits for variety of uses including but not limited to transportation, sanitation, energy & water. Uses ongoing/continuous; action is administrative only, does not authorize ground disturbance or changes to permits

The Southern California Edison Co. is proposing to replace 385 wood poles with light weight steel poles; replace, remove and install 200 anchors and down guys; and re-conductor the overhead 33kV line along the Doble Circuit.

Improve the ability to limit loss of life and property and recover from high intensity wildland fires at numerous administrative sites across the District including communication sites, rec sites, fire stations, lookout towers, travel routes, etc.

Admin sites: may include rec cabins, comm sites, lookout towers, campsites, stations, trailheads, evacuation routes & special use permit areas lack adequate defensible space from wildfire. Will reduce hazardous fuels within defense zones by veg type.

Maintenance of trails in the San Jacinto Wilderness

The USDA Forest Service is considering a land exchange with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe, formerly recognized as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Fuels reduction within a 21,000-acre analysis area to reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire to adjacent communities, organizational camps, and recreation residences. Occurs within Sugarloaf IRA.

Authorization and construction of mountain bike trails both on and outside of ski runs

The proposed action is prescribed burning, both broadcast and/or pile burning. The intent is to reintroduce fire into high-frequency, low severity fire-adapted ecosystems. Prescribed fire within chaparral would be avoided to the extent possible.

Forestwide utility pole/switch replacement on Southern California Edison distribution lines.

Decommissioning of the Southern California Edison FERC San Gorgonio License

Installation and monitoring of an array of 48 seismic sensing nodes in the Juan Diego Flats area where FSR 7S04, 6S89 & 6S22 intersect. The 48 nodes would be placed in a linear array 1.5 km long, north of and roughly parallel to FSR 7S04.

New project based on original, larger allotment review. Assess grazing allotment, grazing program, determine compliance with Forest Plan and the 1995 Rescission Act. Occurs within the Pyramid Peak A IRA.