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Management of the Tongass National Forest follows the guidance of the Tongass Land Management Plan, first completed in 1979 and most recently modified in 2016. The plan incorporates an adaptive management strategy, and has been reviewed and amended a number of times over the years. Forest Plan updates reflect changing conditions, information and requirements, to provide for long-term resource sustainability as well as the economic and social needs of the public.
Projects are planned, with help from stakeholders, to foster the continued health of the forest and to provide commodities and experiences to people who depend on, live surrounded by, and visit our largest national forest, as well as people throughout the nation.
All currently active proposed projects are listed quarterly by ranger district in which they will take place on the schedule of proposed actions (SOPA). These projects are not listed on this page and can only be seen on the SOPA. Projects in the planning process all have contact people to help you participate if you so wish. Some also post draft documents for review. For most projects, you can add yourself to the mailing list and sometimes comment on the projects right from the links in the SOPA.
Once decisions have been made, they are posted electronically and can be accessed through the SOPA. Decisions on appeals of or objections to district-level projects are also posted, as are decisions on forest-level appeals and objections.
Forest Mailing List: Are you interested in the projects and activities that happen on the Tongass National Forest? Would you like to learn more and maybe share your recommendations or concerns? You can now sign up to receive email updates for any or all current and future Tongass National Forest management projects being analyzed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). To access Forest mailing lists, click the link below and provide your email address.
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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Tongass National Forest 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.
Plan of Operations from Avalon Development Corporation for platinum and copper exploration on Duke Island for 2010. Explorative activities include diamond core drilling, outcrop and soil sampling, non-ground disturbing geologic mapping. FL/P (2).
The Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2011 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.
The Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2012 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.
Precommercially thin formerly harvested timber units. This action will decrease the number of trees/acre, and decrease competition and stress to residual trees while promoting the growing stock into better quality timber for future harvesting.
This project is the NEPA review of the 2012 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations, for the Bokan Mountain Rare earth Element (REE) Project on Prince of Wales Island, AK.
Hand plant 3,000 red and yellow-cedar seedlings, at a density of 1,200 trees per acre, on 3 acres of previously harvested timber stands. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of browse protection measures on planted cedar.
Various precommercial thinning treatments on 500-600 ac annually over a 5 yr period; up to 8,066 ac of previously harvested stands. Reduce stocking of trees to adjust stand density, species composition, and structural diversity.
Improve existing spawning and rearing conditions for chum/coho salmon in upper Marx Creek. Activities include raising water temperature, creating shallow water habitat, and ultimately increasing the number of chum/coho salmon produced by Marx Creek.
Precommercial thinning treatments to occur in formerly harvested timber units. Project will reduce the stocking of trees to adjust stand density, species composition, and structural diversity.
Work proposed for 2015 consists of up to 30,000 feet of diamond drilling, further detailed mapping and surface sampling and trench sampling as was done in 2011-2012.
Timber Stand Improvement treatments that include pre-commercial thinning (PCT) and pruning. TSI Treatments proposed include timber production, PCT for wildlife habitat and scenery enhancement, as well as second PCT/pruning.
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company (HGCMC) requests approval for a 2019 Site Investigation program for continued evaluation of geotechnical and hydrological conditions and to install long-term monitoring
instrumentation.
Drilling and geophysical investigation program for continued evaluation of geotechnical and hydrologic conditions and installation of long-term monitoring instrumentation to support advancement of modifications to the Plan of Operations.
Grande Portage Resources Ltd, submitted a plan of operations for surface exploration that consists of diamond core drilling, mapping, and geochemical sampling.
Niblack is planning a helicopter-supported 2021 exploration program consisting of: 1) ground-based geophysical survey, and 2) soil sample-based geochemical prospecting.
Blackwolf Copper and Gold Ltd. is proposing helicopter-supported diamond core drilling, geologic mapping and geochemical sampling on their Texas Creek, Cantoo, and Casey Federal mining claims near Hyder, Alaska.
The Proposed exploration activities include diamond core drilling, geologic mapping, geochemical sampling (from the surface and shallow trenched) at eight locations. There will be up to 30,000 linear feet drilled.
Remove a single young-growth tree (the Christmas Tree) using a crane and excavator. The tree's root wad would remain attached. Minor road grading and widening at the harvest site is anticipated.
Situk River Corridor Trail from 9-Mile Bridge Trailhead to the confluence with the 10-Mile Bog ATV Trail needs to be realigned. This is a user made trail, and the 10-Mile Bog drains into the Situk River near the lower part of this trail.
ADF&G applied for a special use permit for two shoreties which connect a float in Foggy Bay to National Forest System lands. CFR Reference: 36 CFR 220.6 (e) 15)
Installation of a weather monitoring station above the Mile 4 section of the Snettisham Transmission Line, SW of Bride Point in Speel Arm, in order to obtain weather data to predict when snow conditions warrant avalanche mitigation.
Construct and maintain an Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR) facility on High Mountain. ALMR is a two-way radio system used by first responders and public safety officials.CZMA FL/P-2
AP&T maintains a communication facility which provides microwave, commercial mobile radio, cellular services, and fuel lease holders on High Mountain and is renewing an existing special uses permit. FL/P (2).
Admiralty N.M. and Juneau Ranger District are considering the reissuance of cabin and tent platform permits that expire on Dec. 31, 2014. The permitted structures include 22 isolated cabin permits, 4 pre-ANILCA cabins and one tent platform.
Proposal to use a rock pit on NFS lands twice a year to re-fuel generators that power the Etolin-Burnett Peak Communication Site and the helicopter that transports the generators. Diesel/jet fuel would be at the rock pit only while actively fueling.
Installation of a fixed,armored power line, anchored to the ground, to provide reliable power from the existing power grid on Gravina Island to AP&Ts High Mountain repeater.
Closure of 12 adits and shafts at 8 different mines for safety. Most adits would be filled with expanding polyurethane foam (one would be filled with locally available rock); shafts would be closed with metal or fiberglass grating. CZMA - FAA (3)
Negotiated Mineral Materials sale. Proponent will drill, blast, and crush 5,000 cubic yards of rock from an existing quarry on the west side of the Thorne Bay sort yard. Approximately one acre will be used as storage for finished material.
The Alaska Department of Fish &Game (ADF&G) has applied for a special use permit amendment to install a tent/safety platform on the Keta River. The Alaska Coastal Management Program expired on June 30, 2011 under State law.
ADF&G special use permit to store up to twelve 55-gallon fuel drums within three secondary containment units. The fuel containment units are stored in the vicinity of a private warehouse at the Quartz Hill Road origin. CFR 36 CFR 220.6 (e) 15)
Final rule repeals the 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule, reinstating application of 2001 Roadless Rule on the Tongass NF. A Determination of NEPA Adequacy was completed to utilize Final Environmental Impact Statement for 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule.
Proposal for a special use permit for Alaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting Lodge for shoreties, a water line, and a shore platform anchoring a satellite dish on Orr Island.
Reconstruct and widen the first 1.45 miles of Amalga Trail using native gravel and imported aggregate and incorporate rest areas along the trail. Construct a 65- to 70- foot bridge across Boulder Creek.
Modification of Anan Creek streambed to deepen jump pool that has been filled with boulders, preventing fish passage. Blasting would be utilized to clear the jump pool.
The Wrangell Ranger District proposes to construct a small floating dock in Anan Bay to provide for increased safety for visitors to the Anan Wildlife Observatory. The project includes associated trail improvements and outhouse construction.
Proposal to decommission and remove Anan Lake public use cabin at Anan Lake by dismantling and burning burnable material on site. Non-burnables would be removed by helicopter. Cabin would be replaced by construction of Highbush Cabin on Wrangell Is.
10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available access by non-commercial visitors.
Upgrade a portion of the trail to 4-5ft wide gravel surface. Includes an approximately 900' section between the viewing deck and high water in the lagoon. The purpose is to accomodate new toilet facility at the deck, but will also improve access.
The FAA issued a decision (ROD) on 10/16/16. Alternative 12a with Access 12a was their selected alternative. This decision is on non NFS lands, therefore the Forest Service no longer has a decision to issue. This project is therefore cancelled.
A run-of-river power generation project and associated powerline will be installed to bring hydroelectric power to the city of Angoon. This will replace the diesel generation system that is currently being used by Angoon. CZMA FL/P (1)
We aim to strike a balance between subsistence use resources, wilderness resources, tourism, and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), Section 506 (a)(3)(E). We propose allocating 2388 service days to outfitters and guides.
The Forest Service will make a decision whether to authorize the continuing use and occupancy of NFS lands to operate and maintain the hydroelectric project by issuing a new special use permit.
Construct a single-story 1,200 sq ft house on the same footprint as the previous structure to reestablish temporary living space for FAA personnel who are supporting the maintenance of National Airspace System equipment on Level Island.
Authorize permitted use for storage of crab fishing gear at 2 locations. Site at Saginaw Bay would be used by 2 applicants; at Duncan Canal, 1 applicant. Each applicant's storage site would be limited to an area of approx. 45' x 45'. 5-year permits.
AT&T has requested authorization to upgrade their facilities at the Kah Sheets Communications Site. The project is intended to help improve cellular telephone and internet service to the communities of Port Protection and Point Baker.
The US Navy Back Island Permit Renewal Project proposes to renew Special Use permit KET 000901, which allows the US Navy to occupy and operate an acoustic measurement facility.
Authorize the harvest of approximately 12 MBF of timber from Wrangell Island. Timber harvest and road building limited to developed area. No new timber harvest or road building in inventoried roadless areas. CZMA - FAA (1).
The Sitka Ranger District is proposing to authorize the commercial harvest of 2,000 pounds of spruce tips, with with potential increases after annual review, on US Forest Service lands by the Baranof Island Brewing Co
Issue a special use permit to Alaskan Experiences, LLC for a 1 inch diameter x 300 foot long above ground water transmission line associated with a floating lodge at Bay of Pillars, Kuiu Island.
The proposed action is for a consent determination for the BLM to issue three leases in the Tongass National Forest (TNF) and for the BLM to issue the leases to the geothermal lease applicant.
The Big Thorne EIS is a multi-year timber sale component of a larger stewardship effort which will include restoration and enhancement stewardship activities that will be identified through other environmental analyses.
Southern SE Regional Aquaculture Assoc. requests authorization to use ATVs on Blind River Rapids Trail and a portion of its parking lot to manually transport adult king salmon from the Rapids to Crystal Lake Hatchery to improve salmon recruitment.
Improve an existing recreation site by converting a 2.3 mile closed road to a hiking/pedestrian trail; constructing or developing two tent sites, and clearing brush and trees from the existing 3-sided shelter site.
To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmill to obtain timber. Harvest approximately 200 thousand board feet of timber from about 60 acres using existing roads.
Construct two crossings on the Boy Scout OHV Trail (FR 3016-3017). One crossing would be a natural ford across Lava Creek and the other would be a bridge across Slide Creek.
Restore instream habitat by placing 8-12 LW structures into 2 tributaries of Browns Ck.Logs for LW structures sourced from nearby uplands and/or RMA stream buffers. Work will take place on 0.3 mi of stream and approx 5 ac riparian habitat.
Address severe erosion issues currently existing by installing trail structures that will provide a hardened surface to accommodate the existing and future levels of visitor use.
Proposal to authorize a special use permit to install and maintain 44 foot communication tower to provide internet services to customers in Pelican, Elfin Cove, Hoonah and Gustavus areas. Cancelled due to lack of information from proponent
The Thorne Bay RD proposes to authorize Columbia River Carbonates to improve about 1,050 feet of decommissioned logging road on NFS lands to access their private property. Authorization would occur through a temporary special use permit.
The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be improved and updated.
The CT Project will consider potential young- and old-growth timber harvest, opportunities for sustainable recreation, watershed restoration, fish/wildlife habitat improvements and other forest management activities of local community interest.
To manage the timber resources, promote forest health, and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Harvest two to five units over a six year period using the existing road system. CZMA-FAA (2)
The purpose of the project is to provide safe, easy access to a local recreation area in Petersburg. The trail will provide additional pedestrian access to the recently completed Sandy Beach trailhead for the US Forest Service Raven Trail.
Re-issue 3-year SU Permit to conduct various non-ground disturbing field studies to complete feasibility studies for the proposed Takatz Lake Hydroelectric project, FERC No. 13234
Coeur Alaska plans to conduct surface exploration activities in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Juneau-Skagway Icefield IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.
Juneau Ranger District has received a five-year surface exploration Plan of Operations from Coeur Alaska for mineral exploration on the Tongass National Forest.
Two commercial set gill-net salmon fish camp cabin request in the Italio-Akwe area. One at the confluence of the Italio River and the Akwe River and the other along the Middle Italio River. Both are not to exceed 320 square feet.
Renewal of permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for helicopter access to Andrew Creek, within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, for the purpose of conducting salmon surveys. Helicopter was determined as the tool of minimum impact.
Renewal of all temporary motorized authorizations and issuance of a limited number of new authorizations for chainsaws and winches, for the next five years (CY 2017-2021) within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area.
Continue authorization of the Borough of Wrangell to conduct field reconnaissance and survey work for the Sunrise hydroelectric and drinking water project. CZMA FL/P(2)
Plan of Operations to continue geophysical surveys that require no ground disturbance, surface rock and sediment sampling with hand tools and exploratory drilling.
Continue to issue temporary motorized authorizations for chainsaws and winches for the next five years (CY 2022-2026) within the Stikine-River valley bottom of the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. Cancelled because it fell under a prior NEPA decision
Continue authorizing mountain top communication use on National Forest System land for the next 30 years (CY 2022-2051). No changes to the existing communication use and the support facilities are expected.
Continue authorization of 16 cabins for the next 5 years. Proposed action includes 13 cabins private cabins, 12 of which are within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, used for personal recreation and subsistence activities.
Continue authorization of 14 cabins for the next 5 years. 12 are private cabins used for personal recreation and subsistence activities; 2 are government owned research cabins. All are within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
Continue authorization of sixteen cabins for the next five years. Proposed action includes thirteen (13) private cabins, twelve (12) of which are within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, used for personal recreation and subsistence activities. FL/P-2
Continuation of 5 existing temporary tent platforms with their associated outhouses & 15 previously approved tent platform sites for the next 5 years (CY 2022-26) in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. Cancelled because it falls under previous decisions
Continue authorizing a domestic water supply system on National Forest System land which serves a private cabin not on National Forest System land for the next 30 years (CY 2022-2051).
Conveying two houses (single-family, 3-bedroom residences), each with 0.25 acres of land in Sitka (sale of underutilized facilities in accordance with Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005). CZMA FAA (3)
Analyze effects of planned disposal of USDA administrative properties at 316 First Avenue (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 First Avenue (Lot 7K Block 67), and 808-810 Zimovia Highway (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell, Alaska.
Remove old, oversized administrative facilities and associated utilities, and restore the administrative site and the stream at the Corner Bay Administrative Facility. The end of Road 75511, which was used to access the site, would be closed
To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Harvest 2-3 sales over a four year period using the existing road system.
The proposed action is to excavate the existing causeway to a different grade that would create a graded ramp eliminate potential of the sheetpile wall failing and losing fill material into navigable waters.
The intent of this environmental analysis is to provide for the issuance of special use permits to authorize crab fishing gear storage and similar uses on the shoreline on National Forest lands on the Petersburg Ranger District.
Proposal to authorize storage of commercial crab pots and associated gear (lines, buoys, etc.) along the shore of Farragut Bay in two locations - 50 pots at the western site and 250 pots at the eastern site.
Salvage an estimated 21 MBF of dead or down timber from within the 1,000 foot beach buffer surrounding Polk Inlet as part of the Microsale Program. Approximately 17 trees are divided among three locations adjacent Forest Service Road 2150. FAA (2)
This project will consider recreation use by outfitters and guides on the Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts. The analysis area covers all NFS lands on Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts.
The proposed project would authorize commercial salvage timber harvest of dead or downed trees resulting from natural causes, and timber harvest where salvage harvest and/or green tree harvest is compatible with the Land Use Designations (LUDs).
Proposal to reconstruct a 0.3 mile section of the Crane Lake Trail. Work would include replacing existing boardwalk with a gravel trail that is at least 29 inches wide. Bridges and drainage structures along this stretch would be rebuilt as needed.
Amend special use permit to the city and borough of Sitka for construciton and maintenance of an extension of the cross trail located on National Forest land (CZMA FAA3).
On Mitkof Island, AP&T Wireless Inc proposes to install a powerline and fiber optic cable along the ground from the Crystal Mtn Comm Site to the switch yard at the Crystal Lk powerhouse. The powerline and cable would cross about 9,500' of NFS land.
Authorize use of the Portage Bay FS Admin facility by the Organized Village of Kake as a Cultural Healing/Rehabilitation Center from April through Oct on a recurring basis. Activities could include gathering, hunting, fishing, some tree cutting, etc.
The City of Angoon is proposing to reconstruct 1/2 mile of the Danger Point Trail in or near its current location. Although not located on National Forest System land, this project is subject to NEPA since it will be implemented with federal funds
The purpose of this project is to provide better and safer access to the Dangerous River and up into Harlequin Lake for recreation, subsistence and commercial fishing. Additional parking and turn around space and an outhouse will also be included.
Approximately 70 acres of young growth harvest and approximately 1 mile of road construction in the Naukati area on Prince of Wales Island, to provide wood products, manage for future timber yield and enhance wildlife habitat.
Deepen an existing jump pool located on river right bank and blast a series of 4 or 5 jump pools on the river left bank. Introduce coho salmon smolt or fry into the Davidson Creek system.
Issue a 5-year special use permit to the State of AK, DOT and Public Facilities to dispose of mineral and organic debris from State road maintenance projects in abandon rock pits located along the Three Lakes Loop Road on Mitkof Island.
Approximately 413 acres of stand improvement treatments that may include pre-commercial thinning and pruning for wildlife habitat and scenery enhancement on the southern end of Deer Island, which is approximately 12 mi SE of Thoms Place (Wrangell Is)
Replace and relocate existing outhouse by Deer Mountain Shelter. New outhouse would use removable containers that would be swapped out by helicopter when full. New design is expected to reduce the risk of spills and environmental contamination.
Enhance wildlife viewing opportunities at the existing Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area by improving the surface and circulation of the parking area, installing a vault toilet, installing interpretive kiosk and redesigning the viewing platform.
Repair gabion basket on the north end of Moraine Lake. As designed, the basket does not support trail traffic and is a safety hazard for hikers and bicyclists. Also, harden a 0.34-mile user-created trail on the Dredge Lake trail system.
Removal the concrete weir and manmade levee structure on the inlet side of Dredge Lake. By removing these structures we will return the system to a more natural state.
Prevent loss of the sensitive dune tansy population by pruning nearby woody vegetation at North and Cuvucan beaches, and by translocating imperiled dune tansy plants to suitable habitat.
Propose instream and floodplain restoration on approximately 0.2 mile of East Ohmer Ck and 0.4 mile of Lumpy Ck, one of its tributaries. Construct wood structures for pool creation and cover. Perform maintenance on currently excavated rearing ponds.
Harvest a total of 30 trees with rootwads attached from 2 sites along National Forest System rds on Mitkof Island to supplement wood requirements described in the East Ohmer Stream Restoration EA. All but 1 tree are hemlock between 17" and 39" DBH.
Reconstruct existing trail at the end of the paved portion of Ishyama Drive; currently used to access the beach on Eastern Passage. Widen and surface existing footpath with crushed rock to provide a portage trail for paddlecraft users.
Construction and maintenance of a 2.4 mile road to bypass commercial forest traffic around the residential portion of the community of Edna Bay. Approximately 1,536 feet will cross NFS lands. CZMA FL/P (1)
Issue a special use permit to the FAA to install communications facilities at Kuiu Island. Facilities proposed include: 26' x 10' x 15' tall solar frame with solar panels; 6' x 8' x 17' tall equipment shelter; 20' x 20' helicopter landing pad.
Installation of capstone facility by the Federal Aviation Administration to enhance general and commercial aviation safety, navigation, and surveillance in Southeast Alaska and Ketchikan. CZMA-FAA(3)
The FAA proposes to install a weather camera on Minx Island to monitor current aviation weather conditions improving flight safety in the Misty Fiords area.
The FAA proposes to install a weather camera on Twin Island to monitor current aviation weather conditions improving flight safety in the Misty Fiords area. Due to effect to one bald eagle nest, the FAA has acquired an eagle take permit.
To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Use existing road system. CZMA-FAA(3).
Proposes the salvage of approximately 7 acres of blown-down timber in the Falls Creek Windthrow Botanical Area, within the Special Interest Area LUD. Limited harvest of green trees would occur to facilitate harvest operations.
Replacement of Fools Peak radio repeater shelter. Existing shelter is reaching end of life and condition is deteriorating. New shelter would be placed on exact footprint of existing shelter. Existing shelter to be removed from the site and disposed.
Proposed expansion of two rock quarries up to 5 acres/site and placement of aggregate on NFS roads 6207 and 6208. In total 6.5 mi would receive 6 inches of compacted aggregate.
The proposed action is to issue a Communications Use Lease to GCI, to construct and maintain an 8' x
15' platform and building and an ice bridge within the existing AT&T Communication Site at Mud Bay.
Description: Replace existing public recreation cabin and associated structures at Garnet Ledge with a fully accessible cabin and associated structures on a site designed to be fully accessible.
Reconstruct/realign a gravel trail leading to a World War II cannon and construct associated developments (interpretive signs, benches, camping pad). Gravel will be from a commercial source off the island. CZMA FAA (3)
Proposal to replace existing Goat Lake Hydro submarine power distribution cable system on NFS land. Existing cable would be left in place, and a new cable would run about 15 meters north of existing cable. Disturbance would be less than 1 acre.
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to conduct a single-season surface exploration program in 2016. Activities include reconnaissance and geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and drilling. A maximum of six (6) drill pads will be utilized.
An evaluation of Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company's proposal to expand an existing sandpit by 10 acres. The existing sandpit is 5 acres in size. FAA (4)
Proposal to authorize HECLA Greens Creek Mining Company to explore for mineral deposits, including silver, zinc, lead and gold rich volcanogenic massive sulfide mineralization for up to 1 year at the Greens Creek Mine on Admiralty Island.
Applicant is proposing a 900-foot extension of four-inch diameter high-density polyethylene above ground water transmission pipeline on National Forest System lands to serve private property at Gull Cove, Idaho Inlet.
Hecla/Greens Creek Mining Co. submitted a proposal to conduct geotechnical and hydrologic drilling investigations on Admiralty Island in the vicinity of the Greens Creek mine as a supplement to their general Plan of Operations. CZMA FAA3
Proposal to reroute the steep Gavan Hill section of the Harbor Mountain/Gavan Hill trail (1.5 miles) to a more gradual gradient (2.1 miles). The rerouted section will be primarily gravel with pre-formed concrete steps.
The Sitka Ranger District proposes Harbor Mountain Recreation Area improvements, including constructing a public use rental cabin. Cabin with deck, outhouse & picnic site and well as access routes are proposed.
Relocate and reconstruct the Gavan Hill portion of the Harbor Mountain/Gavan Hill trail near Sitka, Alaska. Much of the 1.4-mile segment is currently in poor condition with drainage problems, erosion, exposed roots, and failing structures.
Proposal to develop a strip of land on the edge of the Harris Building National Forest System administrative site (about 0.07 acre) to connect to an adjacent private lot that will provide additional parking area for employee and government vehicles.
ARRA project. 1/2 mile interpretive trail that describes thinning & restoration in Harris River drainage. Includes toilet facilities, kiosk, picnic shelter & parking for 5 vehicles. CZMA FAA (1)
Proposal to replace the existing Harvey Lake Cabin foundation, and remove and rebuild the deck. Harvey Lake Cabin is a Forest Service public use cabin. Proposed work would be in partnership with the Petersburg Indian Association.
Utilize blasting techniques to improve and increase sockeye, coho and steelhead passage at the upper-most partial barrier falls in Hatchery Creek. FAA (1)
Authorize for the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, to upgrade and install solar powered, automated meteorological monitoring stations at three locations in the He'en Latinee Experimental Forest.
Precommercial tree thinning of up to 2,000 acres of young growth, aged 22 years to 27 years, over the next 1 – 5 years for wildlife and other resource benefit.
Proposed exploration and drilling up to 14 drill sites. No more than 3 sites are located within in the Greens Creek IRA. Up to 1.75 acres (with 0.5 acres disturbed in IRA) total ground disturbance may occur. No road construction proposed. CZMA FL/P 2
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.
Hecla Greens Creek Mining company proposes to conduct helicopter-supported surface exploration activities including core drilling and a temporary radio repeater station. A maximum of 15 sites out of 26 proposed drill sites will be utilized in 2014.
Admiralty Island National Monument has received a five-year surface exploration Plan of Operations from Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company for mineral exploration activities on the Tongass National Forest.
PNW Research station is proposing to inventory 913 plots in Wilderness over a 10-year span with 540 plots accessed by helicopter and 373 plots accessed by day hiking. Inventory protocol includes completing 10 percent of the plots each year.CZMA-FAA1
This is a surface mineral exploration program. Exploration activities include diamond core drilling, detailed geologic mapping, ground surveying, geochemical sampling (rocks, soils, and stream silts), and ground-based geophysics.
Propose to construct a public use cabin at Highbush Lake on Wrangell Island. This cabin would replace the proposed decommission of the Anan Lake Cabin with another lake setting cabin to meet the intent of the Tongass Sustainable Cabin Strategy.
Reconstruct approximately 500' of boardwalk trail replacing 14" boardwalk with 24" boardwalk and install 8 x 12 fiberglass grating boat pullout on the lakeshore.
This project would improve existing roads between Hollis Day Use Area and Forest Service Harris River Interpretive Trail. The trail is approximately 5 miles long with 1 mile of undeveloped trail.
This project will improve trail portages in such a manner that is consistent with the rustic and natural appearance observed and experienced on this trail.
Determine the best way to manage the transportation system for current and future anticipated management objectives and public uses of National Forest System Lands. CZMA-FAA (3).
Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 6920 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Two undersized culverts will be replaced with aquatic organism passages(AOPs) which are structures that reconnect upstream habitat for aquatic organisms and improve the watershed and roads by being designed to accommodate the stream's natural flows.
Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. CZMA-FAA(2).
The Hoonah Ranger District is proposing to set a 20 percent allocation for road-based nature touring and freshwater fishing and to upgrade the maintenance level of 11.08 miles of National Forest System roads.
Proposal is to reconstruct 0.8 miles of the Ideal Cove Trail with a variety of trail types - native ground, step-and-run boardwalk, elevated boardwalk/bridges and gravel.
Project analyzes potential improvements to the existing 20.5 miles of road north of the Neck Lake junction. Project runs east to Whale Pass seaplane base and north to El Cap parking lot.
Italio River Adventures would like to relocate their camp to a place away from the mouth of the Akwe River. This river is moving West and is getting fairly close and it could potentially take out the camp and wash it into the ocean.
Install two stream gauges as well as permit field surveys for studies of” fish, wildlife, botany, cultural, socio-economic, aquatic and bathymetric and lake shore analysis”. FL/P-2
Precommercial tree thinning on approximately 1555 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties, water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail.
Restore instream habitat by placing 10-15 LW structures into Kake Bake Cr. Logs sourced from nearby standing and/or thinned downed wood in adjacent young-growth and may be within RMA stream buffers. Work will occur on 0.2 mi of stream.
Proposal to provide opportunities for personal or commercial firewood and individual tree sale areas. Proposal includes a programmatic review of the existing road system to identify individual green tree opportunities as requested from the public.
Sale will make available individual standing dead and down trees for purchase by interested members of the community of Kake. Microsales target dead and down trees that can be reached from existing rds within the project area. (CZMA-FAA 2)
Water system (waterline and small impoundment) has been in place and authorized since 1998. The Alaska Coastal Management Program expired on June 30, 2011 under State law.
Coeur Alaska has proposed an expansion of their tailings and waste rock storage facilities at the Kensington Gold Mine located near Berners Bay on the Juneau Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest.
Coeur Alaska is proposing a helicopter supported exploration program involving drilling, geochemical sampling, geophysical surveying, and geologic mapping.
An ATM is needed to support the goals and objectives of travel management and road maintenance. The analysis process will identify the minimal road system required for forest management of public motorized use.
Expanding the warehouse yard toward Bar Harbor. Constructing a new shop and warehouse, closing a bike path through the site, constructing a two-story extension on the southwest end of the office building, reconfigure parking and landscaping. FAA (1)
This project will determine recreation use levels for outfitters and guides on the Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District. The Proposed Action would allocate approximately 54,000 service days to outfitter and guide use
To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Harvest 3-4 sales over a five year period using the existing road system.
It was decided to cancel this project and develop the Kosciusko Vegetation Management Watershed Improvement Project as it allowed a strategic management approach to the transition of young-growth while focusing integrated activities on resource needs
Manage roughly 1,500 acres of young-growth for multiple resource objectives and harvest an estimated 75 acres of old-growth, to meet Forest Plan objectives and assist in the transition to a young-growth industry.
To determine the amount of recreation use that the Mud Bay and Eagle River road systems can accommodate, and then decide how much should be allocated to commercial use.
This project proposes to selectively thin conifer and alder stands in riparian areas on approximately 261 acres in the Saginaw, Kadake, and Rowan Creek watersheds on Kuiu Island.
Authorize timber harvest and identify opportunities for other resource projects. Road construction may be necessary. An existing LTF will be used. CZMA-FAA1
Proposal to issue a special use authorization to install a 6 inch diameter x 458 foot long water line, and a 3 inch diameter x 30 foot long water line attached to two instream water intake boxes to facilitate power generation to a private residence.
To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Use existing road system. CZMA-FAA (3)
To manage the timber resources, promote forest health and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Use existing road system.
Thinning and pruning of young-growth stands less than 40 y/o for stand improvement,forest health, and wildlife benefit in previously harvested project areas district wide.
To address concerns and improve the site: pave and change the road to one-way, add parking, install gates, reconstruct 5 shelters, add accessible trails, replace outhouses, improve fish passage, and add other recreation amenities.
The FAA proposes to remove trees on 3 acres of previously cleared areas that are encroaching on antennas and other structures. A gravel berm of approximately 400 cubic yards of material would be removed to facilitate tree removal.
Proposal to approve 4 group campsites near the shoreline of Little Duncan Bay for 5 weeks. Up to 32 overnight users (campers and support/film crew) would be on site. Proposal includes cutting dead trees for firewood, and building rafts and shelters.
Cracked/broken section of Lower Portage Fishpass concrete diversion wall will be removed and replaced with new diversion wall section in same location. Footprint is 8.3 sq ft. Approximately 1.5 cubic yds of concrete will be used.
Construction of Lower Tawah Trail from FS road 9969 south to Tawah creek. We are going to clear a foot path along an old logging road for fishermen to access the lower Tawah Creek.
The Luck Lake Landslide Restoration CE proposes to revegetate and stabilize a 3 acre landslide off Sandy Beach Rd. within the Luck Lake watershed using helicopter seeding.
Day use areas at Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake are in need of repairs, updates and improvements. The Alaska Forest Highway Program has provided funds to accomplish improvement projects at these sites.
Bridge repairs and trail reconstruction on Lunch Creek Trail to reduce trail flooding and protect wetland areas. Work includes handrail replacements, culvert installation, trail tread conversion to boardwalk and step-and-run.
Add surfacing and drainage structures, with possible short sections of realignment, to the natural tread sections of Lunch Creek Trail from mile 0.67 to the end at mile 4.1 to reduce vegetation impacts.
Issue special use permit under FLPMA to authorize use of a waterline across 300' of National Forest lands to provide fresh water to a remote cabin site.
Authorize a Special Use Permit to install and maintain approximately 1,000 feet of 2 inch polypropylene waterline to serve a private residence near the mouth of Idaho Inlet.
This project proposes to re-excavate a channel that connects a tributary of Blind River to the pond at Man Made Hole. Currently, the flow into the pond has been reduced due to natural deposition of sand and gravel in the channel.
At Sprout Ck remove abandoned weir/dam and implemt instream restoration within the lower 450 m. Activities include felling trees w/chainsaw, and placing logs w/gas powered handwinch and handtools. Native plant restoration along spur rd N of 8000470.
The Forest Service reached a decision on a multiyear project to improve stream health, enhance recreation opportunities, treat invasive plants, and improve wildlife habitat within the Margaret Bay Watershed.
Place an experimental "real-time" weather sensor on Scull Island (58.20473N, 134.645781 W). The equipment will have a 5'Lx6'Wx5'H foot print, will be portable/temporary in its construction and powered by a single 240 watt solar panel.
Habitat enhancement for chum and coho salmon. Replacing 12 fish weirs, wooden cribs and boards. Constructing two new fish weirs. Replacing existing boulder/cobble substrate between several existing weirs. Upgrading the associated trail. CZMA FAA-3
Secon submitted a mineral material operating and development plan for the Marx Creek quarry near Hyder, Alaska. This pit is needed for completing AKDOT’s Salmon River Road Rehabilitation Project.
Replace two administrative cabins used for the Maybeso Experimental Forest in Hollis, AK. Two new cabins will be developed in the footprint of two existing administrative cabins.
This project would repair and replace the water and wastewater treatment systems that service the PNW Forestry Sciences Laboratory bunkhouse and facilities for Maybeso Experimental Forest in Hollis, AK in cooperation with the SISD Hollis School.
JRD is reviewing year-round recreation use by both independent and guided visitors within the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in order to update and revise its commercial capacity allocation.
Installation of five wooden totems at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in developed areas. Totems would be as tall as 50 feet with concrete footings up to 6 feet in diameter. The totems would represent several Tlingit and Haida clans.
The Forest Service requested 4,560 acres of National Forest System lands near the Mendenhall Glacier be withdrawn from mineral exploration and development. An EA will be prepared to inform the Secretary of Interior's decision.
Construct fully accessible public use recreation cabin at a high elevation lakeside setting on Wrangell Island. Cabin would be available for year-around use, including snowmobile access in the winter. CZMA - FAA (1).
Proposed activities include hard rock exploration through helicopter-supported diamond core drilling. A maximum of 5 drill pads will be built with up to 2 drill holes at each pad. 0.1 acres of surface disturbance expected. No trees will be cut.
Mirror Lake Fishing Club has applied for renewal of their special use permit in Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. They have also requested use of a helicopter for up to six landings (one day authorization) in 2012.
Demolish the existing concrete and wood fishpass with dynamite and remove debris. Using a hand crew, construct a new pool and weir fishpass with the same design and footprint.
Project provides units for small timber sales, a one-time predominantly helicopter-based offering with a limited number of ground-based harvest units requiring road construction, and supports a programmatic microsale program on Mitkof Island.
This proposal would allow up to 70 acres of harvest within 200 feet of existing roads on Mitkof Island. Harvest would include green trees using uneven-aged management and may include the removal of dead and dying trees.
The objective is to treat up to 1,114 acres of young-growth stands on Mitkof Island to benefit deer. A variety of silvicultural treatments are being considered.
Authorize the removal of mineral material from existing borrow pits on National Forest System lands on Mitkof Island for free use and small sales. Borrow pits would not be expanded. CZMA - FL/P2.
Mitkof Microsales will make available individual standing dead and down trees for purchase by interested members of the community. Microsales target dead and down trees that can be reached from existing roads within the project area. CZMA-FAA2
Authorize a Special Use Permit to install and maintain approximately 6,000 feet of waterline to serve a private residence in Gull Cove near the mouth of Idaho Inlet, Chichagof Island, Alaska.
Remove a triple culvert at inlet to Moose Lake. A recent glacial lake outburst flood event caused some damage to the trail above the culvert and is at risk of washing out the trail and the culverts if this type of flooding reoccurs.
Place about 150 trees within the stream channel, along stream banks and within the 88-acre floodplain of Muri Creek to reduce erosion and improve fish habitat. Implementation would use heavy equipment on approximately 1,200 feet of stream channel.
Installation of a remote automated weather station (RAWS) and a radio communications repeater at the Goat Lake Electronic Site. Goat Lake is 7 mi. from Skagway in a cirque valley at 2925 ft., outside the State's designated coastal zone.
Reconstruct the first mile of trail to improve drainage, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and provide a level area for camping near the trailhead. Unserviceable boardwalk will be replaced with gravel. Open stone drains and culverts may be used.
The intent of this project is to restore fish and wildlife habitat from land-disturbing activities and management of previously harvested timber units in the Nakwasina Watershed.
Proposal to authorize commercial harvest of approximately 54 music wood-quality live spruce trees, 4 live hemlock trees, 5 dead hemlock trees and 6 dead red cedar trees. Removal to existing roads via helicopter and ground-based logging systems.
This project is still being developed and will change because of new policy and direction. This project will include both young-growth and old-growth management and other non-timber resource activities. Project name will change.
WRD proposes to decommission the existing gravel path along the road that is between the parking area and the boardwalk trail and replace it with a trail that leads directly from the parking lot to the existing boardwalk trail.
This project reviews surface exploration activities proposed in 2012 on Forest System lands by the Niblack Exploration Project on southern Prince of Wales Island, southeastern Alaska.
This project proposes to use hand tools to install wood structures in four stream sites on North Kuiu Island, and to selectively thin alder to improve floodplain habitat and provide future wood recruitment to streams. (CZMA-FAA3)
Northern Cobalt/N23 have submitted a Plan of Operations for surface exploration drilling at their Snettisham Vanadium Project, located near Port Snettisham on the Juneau Ranger District
Establish an integrated weed management plan that includes manual and mechanical treatments, and herbicides to eradicate, contain, or control existing and new weed infestations. Project area includes the 5 northern management units on the TNF.
Improvent of wildlife habitat by thinning dense young growth forests and removing the thinned bi-product to reduce slash accumulations. This wood bi-product will be made available to local communities for various uses including energy. FAA (4)
Propose to reconstruct the Ohmer Creek floating bridge. The bridge connects two sections of the Ohmer Creek Trail that are separated by an active beaver pond.
The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 3/4 of a mile of trail beyond the floating bridge to Snake Ridge Road. The trail is proposed to be a gravel turnpike approximately 5 feet wide to be consistent with the rest of the trail.
Issue a 5 year special use permit to the Organized Village of Kake to use an old logging camp site in Kake for a traditional subsistence foods culture "camp". Each "camp" would last for 1 to 5 days, and up to 4 "camps" per year would take place.
Special use reauthorization for the First Baptist Church to maintain and operate a water intake system near their property, Orton Ranch, up the Naha River near Loring, Alaska. FL/P 1
Out of the Woods Productions LLC applied for a special use permit to conduct commercial filming on National Forest System lands on the Petersburg Ranger District.
Alsek River Adventures proposes to remove the existing improvements, 850 sq ft, and construct new facilities, 1600 sq ft, including flush toilets, showers, laundry, pump house, generator shed, kitchen, and bunkhouses with a boardwalk connecting them.
Determine an appropriate level of commercial use of Sitka area recreation and transportation facilities while considering several factors, including social, ecological, and facility capacities as well as continued economic viability of the community.
Collect up to 15 bushels of seed cone, per species, from individually selected trees along accessible road systems on POW island. Yellow cedar and redcedar along with spruce, alder and possibly hemlock are the target species. 2012 to 2017
Proposal to expand the permitted and managed season at Pack Creek from 4/15 to 9/30 and limit visitation to 24 people/day. It will authorize a maximum of 50% commercially guided persons, including guides, and 50% unguided during the managed season.
To manage the timber resources, promote forest health, and salvage blowdown while it still holds economic value and provide an opportunity for small logging companies to obtain timber.
Special use permit request to place a tent platform near the Patterson River near Thomas Bay for use during hunting season. If authorized, the platform would not exceed 320 square feet and could remain on site year round.
The project will bring an existing 5280-foot 4%u201D water transmission pipeline under permit for Paul Johnson. The waterline serves as a domestic water source for the private land owners, for fire suppression, and to generate power.
The proposed silvicultural treatments include individual tree selection or small groups of trees (uneven-aged management) retaining 60-70% of the residual stand basal area.
Project plan is to improve approximately 1,000 feet of the Petersburg Lake Trail beginning at the Petersburg Lake Cabin in the Petersburg Creek Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness.
Consolidate Forest Service office and work center functions in Petersburg. Proposal includes updating interior of downtown office to accommodate more office workspace and converting Scow Bay site to shop/storage facility with overflow office space.
This project will consider recreation use on the Petersburg Ranger District. The project was previously listed as Petersburg Wrangell Outfitter/Guide. Now both Districts will complete separate analyses due to a change in Purpose & Need. CZMA FAA-1
An EA will be completed to address access travel mgmt across the Petersburg RD and its potential effects. Access travel mgmt decisions will include on and off route travel, mixed travel (vehicle and ATV use on same rds) and rd closures. CZMA-FAA(1).
Precommercial tree thinning of approx 6,651 acres of young-growth stands. Stands are 19-36 yrs old and will be thinned to 14,16 or 18 ft spacing. Some south aspect stands may include pruning, canopy gaps or leave strips to improve wildlife habitat.
This project proposes to selectively thin previously-harvested conifer and alder stands in riparian areas adjoining Class I & II fish streams, where thinning would benefit the desired future condition of the site.
Sale of approx 1.48 acres of federal land and improvements (administrative sites) near Petersburg, AK through public auction. Proceeds of sale will be used to offset the cost of other facility construction or repair needs on the Tongass
Precommercial tree thinning of approx 8,900 ac of young-growth stands that are 19-36 years old. Proposed thinning to 14, 16 or 18 ft spacing. Some of south aspect stands may include pruning, canopy gaps or leave strips to improve wildlife habitat.
Sale of federal property (Petersburg Supervisor's Parking lot & flammable storage shed) through public auction.Proceeds will be used to offset the cost of future facilities repairs and improvements. CZMA - FAA-3
Silvicultural treatment of young-growth stands to achieve various management objectives such as altering wildlife habitats and patterns of use, improving riparian area health, and promoting timber production.
Proposal to identify and analyze new cabin sites accessible by vehicle or boat in areas not already developed for recreation on the Petersburg and Wrangell Ranger Districts. Site identification includes a collaborative public process.
Trail maintenance will harden muddy sections of trail over the entire 4.2 mile length of the trail from the road to the cabin. Work will include drainage repair to move water off the tread. FAA (3)
Water system (waterline and small impoundment) has been in place and authorized since 1998. The Alaska Coastal Management Program expired on June 30, 2011 under State law.
Propose to create a 225 sq ft gravel pad with a picnic table and metal fire ring at Point Louisa Beach. Also propose to gravel 670 ft of an unimproved trail along the peninsula to eliminate muddy areas and avoid resource damage.
Eagle United, LLC, proposes to use tracked drilling equipment to drill up to three water quality monitoring wells at two sites on National Forest System lands CZMA FAA (3)
Use heavy equipment to remove a 5-foot-high, 70-meter-long dam made of metal sheet piling and about 0.5 acres of Hypalon lining to restore the intertidal area to its pre-project condition.
The 2013 Plan of Operations for surface exploration activities at the Port Snettisham Iron Ore Project proposes helicopter-supported core drilling at nine sites and a temporary camp.
The Forest Service is proposing precommercial, riparian and wildlife thinning of up to 11,543 acres of young growth that was originally harvested from 1976 to 1998.
The USDA Forest Service proposes to treat up to approximately 20,000 acres of young-growth conifer stands. Stands proposed for treatment have been identified across Prince of Wales Island and on the Suemez, Heceta, Marble, and Orr outer islands.
The POWLLA Project will be an integrated analysis combining timber sale, watershed and stream restoration/improvement, recreation, wildlife habitat, and transportation components into one document, with 10 to 15 years' worth of projects.
Determine and provide for the minimum forest transportation system that best serves current and anticipated management objectives and public uses of National Forest System Lands. CZMA-FAA(3).
Reissuance of SUP for an 8.54-mile access road to a patented mining claim. Permit includes a warehouse at the base (salt water) of the road. The road has been permitted since 1982.
Add or replace small fiberglass survival/communication structures at 15 existing Forest Service communication sites on mountain and ridgetops to improve radio personnel safety. Includes helicopter use in Wilderness. CZMA-FAA 3
To allow construction an aerial tram and observation tower at Herring Bay under special use authorization, 5 miles south of Ketchikan. The tram would be constructed to the top of Fawn Mountain. CZMA FL/P-1
Reconstruct the first 2 miles of the Rainbow Falls Trail, from Zimovia Hwy to Shoemaker Overlook spur trail (convert from boardwalk to an aggregate and stone surface). Plans also include viewing platforms.
The USDA Forest Service, Juneau Ranger District has received a request from Rainforest Telecom Inc. to issue a lease for their communication tower at the Auke Mountain Communication Site.
Rainforest Telecom is seeking a special use permit to lay approximately one mile of fiber optic and power cable across National Forest System land to their communication site lease on Auke Mountain.
Construction of new trail segment connecting Raven Trail near the Sandy Beach Picnic Area on non-National Forest Land; construction and rerouting or reconstruction of existing trail to improve grade to top of Raven Ridge. CZMA - FAA(3)
Re-route and reconstruct miles 2 and 3 of the Raven Trail. Proposal includes reducing the trail's grade (steepness) and replacing boardwalk and native tread with gravel and concrete steps.
The Forest Service proposes removing the existing hike-in public use Raven's Roost Cabin and replacing it with a new accessible cabin and its associated site improvements. The proposed new cabin site is 1.2 miles closer to town than the existing one.
Re-issue a Special Use Permit to authorize storage, water transmission lines, and other improvements to support the operations of a floating lodge and guide service at False Island.
Reissue special use permits for 12 isolated cabins for an additional 5 years. These authorizations have been in place for over 30 years. There are no changes to the existing structures or to the use authorized.
Reissue 12 existing isolated cabin special use permits and one tent platform special use permit. These are existing structures, and no change or expansion of the current authorized uses would occur. CZMA - FL/P2.
Reissue special use authorizations for the following existing uses: power transmission line near Kake; telephone line near Kake; power transmission line on Mitkof Island; and road use on Mitkof Island (NFS roads 6235, 6204 and 6206).
Reissue a special use authorization to the US Coast Guard to maintain an existing differential global position system facility at Level Island. Current authorization expires Dec 21, 2014. New authorization would be issued for a 20 year term.
Reissue a special use permit to ADF&G for an administrative use cabin at Thomas Bay. The permit expires on 12/31/2017 and was first authorized in 1992. The new permit would be valid for 5 years.
Reissue a special use permit that expires 12/31/2017 for shore ties to a private float house at Seclusion Harbor on Kuiu Island. Authorized use since 2003. New permit would be valid for 5 years.
Reissue a special use permit for a tent platform at Tunehean Creek on Kupreanof Island that is expiring on 12/31/2017. Permit was first issued in 2003. The new permit would be valid for 5 years.
Reissue Special Use Permit to Alaska Department of Transportation for Mineral and Organic Material Disposal Sites on Mitkof Island. New permit would be for 5 years. Permit has been authorized since 2013.
Reissue two road use permits for commercial hauling and storage along designated roads of the Thomas Bay road system. The authorizations would be reissued for an additional 5 years. The previously authorized permits expired on December 31, 2016.
Reissue an existing special use authorization to Thomas Reinarts for a 2.5 inch diameter x 300 foot long above ground water transmission line within the City of Kupreanof.
Reissue a tent platform special use permit to Daniel Bird. This tent platform has been authorized since 2001. There are no changes planned for the existing structure or for the use authorized.
Reissue a special use permit to UNAVCO, Inc. for an existing GPS reference station at the Crystal Mountain Communications Site. The purpose of the GPS reference station is to measure ground shifts caused by tectonic and volcanic processes.
Reissue existing special use authorizations for the following uses: Crab pot storage, road use, hydroelectric investigation/stream gauges, tent platform, water transmission line.
Reissue existing special use authorizations for the following uses: Crab pot storage, road use, hydroelectric investigation/stream gauges, tent platform, water transmission line.
Reissue a special use permit to the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to continue to authorize the cutting of vegetation to maintain visibility of navagation aids for the Kake airport.
The Forest Supervisor proposes to authorize Sitka Conservation Society to establish a stream temperature monitoring program for select streams in the West Chichagof-Yakobi and South Baranof Wilderness Areas in Southeast Alaska, year-round, long-term.
Silvicultural treatment of young-growth stands to achieve various management
objectives such as altering wildlife habitats and patterns of use, improving riparian area health, improving climate resiliency, and promoting timber production.
The project consists of approximately 6 thousand board feet of windthrown hemlock and spruce timber and 1-2 dead standing snags in the immediate vicinity. This project would not include any new road construction, mechanical yarding, or cutting of li
Proposal to approve an application for Transportation & Utility Systems & Facilities for NFS road access, construction, and/or reconstruction on NFS lands (1.97 acres) on Prince of Wales Island near the community of Thorne Bay.
Authorize the installation, operation, and maintenance of fiber optic cable on existing utility poles along sections of the Klawock-Hollis Highway that cross NFS land (up to 7 miles), between Hollis and Klawock. No ground disturbance proposed.
AP&T seeks a special use authorization to run a high-speed internet fiber optic cable across Mitkof Island under USDA Rural Development Agency CE category - 7CFR1970.54(b)(4).
To manage the timber resources, promote forest health, and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain timber. Use existing road system.
Construct new residence for staff housing at the Burnett Inlet Fish Hatchery, operated by Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association. Proposed house and deck to have a footprint of 38x56', one and a half stories tall, visible from saltwater.
To complete our commitment to the Court, the March 2016 Decision on the portion of the Saddle Lakes Timber Sale ROD that authorized the State of AK ROW was withdrawn on 10/24/2018. The fish passage improvement project in Salt Creek remains in effect.
Analysis of opportunties in progress. Analysis includes roadbuilding and timber harvest in inventoried roadless areas. Harvest volumes will be affected by resolution of Roadless Rule. CZMA-FAA(4)
Expand existing rock pit up to ten acres. Permit production, processing and hauling of up to 100,000 tons of mineral material per year by competitive bid.
Project proposes new recreational day use facilities; improvement to an existing boat ramp and construction of a new trail. This project is in association with the Federal Hwy Admin improvements along the Kake to Seal Point Forest Hwy.
Installation of a temporary floating walkway and service dock with shore ties and use of a parking area at an existing log transfer facility near the community of Naukati on Prince of Wales Island.
The intent of this project is restore Shelikof Creek through the installation of Large Wood structures using heavy equipment and helicopter placement. Structures will provide need pool habitat and other channel form features which are missing.
Removal of trees 150 feet from Shelter Cove Road centerline south in AK State DOT Sec 4407 ROW easement between Salt Creek bridge and junction of Coon Cove Road, about 2 miles of road.
Reconstruct 0.3 miles of the historic Ship Cove hiking trail located on southern Baranof Island. Much of the route is in poor condition. Reconstruction would address ongoing resource damage and deferred maintenance needs.
Decision allocates up to 80,305 service days for saltwater-based outfitter/guide use on the Admiralty NM, Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka RDs. For info on implementation: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/landmanagement/projects/?cid=fseprd596970
Proposal for an updated/alternative source of instream wood for the Skanaxheen Creek Restoration project. Includes harvesting about 200 young-growth trees adjacent to NFS road 6402 and 3 closed spur roads on Kuiu Island near Shorty Creek.
Salvage harvest approximately 20 to 30 uprooted trees from the base of a landslide on Beaver Falls Road. Less than 10 green trees may be harvested for safety and improved operations. Log landing area may be improved to create space to load trucks.
Determine if outfitting and guiding services could be authorized on National Forest System lands on the Sitka Ranger District accessed by interior lakes on Baranof and Chichagof Islands using fixed-wing aircraft.
Thinning and pruning for stand improvement, forest health, and wildlife benefit in previously harvested project areas district wide. Approximately 3,612 acres.
Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Tlingit Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes.
Approximately 340 acres of young growth harvest in the False Island and Corner Bay areas, to provide wood products and manage timber for future yields.
The proposed project would fully reconstruct the entire length of trail from saltwater to the East Sitkoh Lake recreation cabin along the existing trail prism.
Move fishpass exit downstream and out of deposition zone so sediment and debris are washed away. Small blasting charges and rock chainsaw and hammer will be used to break up bedrock and make a new exit site (a 24" wide x 18" deep x 10' long trench).
Authorize Soule Hydro LLC to complete physical and biological surveys on the Soule River watershed to investigate the feasibility of the Soule River Hydro Project FERC P-13528-001
Complete physical and biological surveys on the Soule River watershed to investigate the feasibility of the Soule River Hydro Project FERC P-13528. Proponent is Soule Hydro, LLC. CZMA FL/P-2
Proposal includes instream and riparian restoration on approx 0.6 mi of S Fork Saginaw Ck and up to 0.4 mi of Shorty Ck on Kuiu Is. These streams support populations of pink, chum and coho salmon, and steelhead, cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char.
The objective of this proposal is to treat up to 870 acres of young-growth stands (219 acres of state land and 651 acres of USFS land) on Mitkof Island to benefit deer. A variety of treatment options are being considered.
The Forest Service is proposing a multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest, road construction, watershed restoration and recreation activities.
Propose to reissue special use authorization at Federal Aviation Administration's communications facility at Level Island for 20 years. Use has been authorized since 1964.
Proposal to renew special use authorization for 5 years for State of Alaska, Department of Transportation to use the road and bridge abutment at Blind Slough. Authorized use since 1978.
Response to an application filed for a temporary tent frame structure for customary and traditional uses for non-commercial hunting, fishing and trapping.
Southeast Roadbuilders is seeking authorization to occupy 1.5 acres of the Thorne Bay sort yard with a rock crusher, support equipment, and storage of 3,800 cubic yards of crushed material. Stockpiled material would be present on site up to 10 yrs.
Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit for a tent platform for personal hunting/subsistence use. The platform could remain in place all year; the tent structure could only remain erected for about 3 mo/yr during the designated season of use.
Reissuing a permit to an individual to replace and then continue to use and occupy under the conditions described in ANILCA 1303(b) a pre-ANILCA cabin for the purpose of non-recreational use on National Forest System lands
Issuance of special use permit for a period of up to 5 years for a temporary sawmill facility at Corner Bay sort yard for log sorting, storing and processing. CZMA Category FL/P2
Wildlife habitat improvement in 40-70 year old young growth stands within the beach buffer. Seventy acres would be thinned to re-initiate forage understory, enhance structural diversity, encourage large tree growth. FAA-3
Watershed restoration via in-stream work, road maintanence/decomissioning, and riparian thinning. Upland young growth thinning and gapping to improve understory forage production. Provide natural resource employment opportunities. FAA(4)
The Staney Creek Tributary Restoration CE will implement riparian restoration treatments along two small tributary creeks within the Staney Creek Watershed, which will include thinning up to 20 acres of second growth and adding large woody debris.
To restore and enhance aquatic and recreational resources, OHV, hiking, and biking trails will be repaired or built; a stream channel and fish structures will be reconstructed, and construction of one or two shelters along the trails is proposed.
Mineral material disposal of 100,000cy to the State of Alaska Dept. of Transportation to support a highway resurfacing project that will consist of expanding an existing rock pit approximately 2.5 acres.
Restoration in previously-harvested floodplain/riparian areas with Class I and II streams on Petersburg and Wrangell Ranger Districts. Implementation would use hand tools including picks, shovels, chainsaws, winches, etc. No heavy equipment proposed.
The objective is to help restore anadromous (Class I) and resident (Class II) fish streams that have been impaired by past forest management practices. Hand tools will be used to place log structures in stream channels and floodplains.
The Sunny Creek fishpass has chronic plugging, it is built downstream of a depositional gravel bar. This project would involve blasting and drilling bedrock and building a concrete flume upstream of the fishpass.
Issue a special use permit for the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands to construct, operate, and maintain a hydroelectric project based on the Final EIS issued by FERC.
To manage the timber resources, promote forest health and provide an opportunity for small logging and sawmills to obtain timber. Use existing road system.
Ensure access for the City of Tenakee Springs and the general public to support hydroelectric power production, recreation, subsistence, free use, firewood, and trapping
Renewal of four existing temporary tent platform authorizations, with their associated outhouses; and continuation of all previously approved tent platform sites for the next five years in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. CZMA FL/P (2)
Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit for a tent platform for personal hunting/subsistence use. The platform could remain in place all year, but the tent structure could only remain erected for about 3 months during designated season of use.
Timber harvest, young-growth treatments, wildlife enhancement, and restoration activities. (Project planning was cancelled in the fall of 2014, but the project may be considered again in the future.)
Propose issuance of free use and small sale mineral material permits for up to 1,000 tons (approx 700 cubic yds), with stipulations, from expansion of an existing (1 acre) borrow pit along NFS road 6256 of the Thomas Bay road system for 10 years.
Selectively thin conifers in riparian areas on roughly 100 acres in the Patterson River floodplain at Thomas Bay. The areas will be treated to encourage the growth of willow and cottonwood, forage species preferred by moose.
Proposal to supply about 19 million board feet of young-growth timber from 800 acres, reconstruct temp rds, maintain NFS rds and evaluate potential terrestrial and/or aquatic habitat restoration and improvement activities in or near the project area.
Both experimental and non-experimental planting sites will be taken from the pool of potential units as displayed on the project map. We propose hand planting of yellow and/or red cedar trees in both experimental and non-experimental units.
Proposal to authorize Alaska Department of Transportation to expand 3 existing rock pits on the Portage Bay and Bohemia road systems on northeastern Kupreanof Island. AK DOT would use the material for construction of the Kake Access Project road.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a weather station on a false-island at the mouth of Toledo Harbor on Baranof Island. The station would collect and transmit data used in marine condition monitoring and forecasting.
The Tongass Land Management Plan Amendment supports a transition from old growth harvest to a young growth-based timber program, while preserving natural resources and a viable timber industry. The Record of Decision was signed on 12/9/16.
Restore fish passage across roads fragmenting fish habitats on the Tongass National Forest. Anticipated actions include culvert replacements and structure removals to restore the natural flow regime and provide unimpeded fish passage.
The Tongass National Forest proposes to amend the 2016 Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The amendment will focus on Standard S-YG-KC-02 related to commercial timber harvest on lands identified as moderate vulnerability karst.
The Tongass is proposing to remove nine cabins and convert or replace three cabins to survival shelters to help move toward a sustainable recreation cabin program.
This proposal would allow up to 70 acres of harvest within 500 feet of existing roads on the Tonka Road System on Kupreanof Island. Harvest would include green trees using uneven-aged management and may include the removal of dead and dying trees.
Authorize timber harvest and related infrastructure development within Phase I areas on South Lindenberg Peninsula (VCUs 437, 439, 447), Kupreanof Island.
Remove existing outhouse and replace with a new one that includes a removable basket system and a leach field. Materials would be brought to and from the site by boat via salt water. Materials would be hand carried on site (no mechanical equipment).
Install beaver bafflers or pond levelers at six locations within the MGRA. After beaver bafflers are in place and the Moose Lake trail dewatered, the Moose Lake trail bed will be raised with fill from a nearby gravel pit.
Reconstruct 1.2 miles of trail and construct 0.2 miles of trail to correct safety hazards, minimize resource damage, improve access, and upgrade interpretive information. CZMA-FAA(1)
Improve approximately 1.38 miles of the Treadwell Ditch Trail between the Bonnie Brae intersection and the Emerson Spur Trail. Includes installing 5 new bridges to restore access through eroded trail sections and adding gravel to the trail surface.
Improve a 3.08-mile section of the Treadwell Ditch Trail that runs from Emerson Spur Trail to the Eaglecrest Ski Area. The finished gravel trail would be 24 inches wide. Bridges would be up to 5 feet wide. No proposed changes to the existing route.
Clear up to 3 acres of trees from a ridge on Kupreanof Island near the Gunnuk Communication Site to provide a clear signal path to another tower on the mainland (Mt Fanshaw). Felling would be done by hand with cut trees likely left on site.
This project would authorize riparian thinning treatments, road maintanence projects, and aquatic habitat improvement projects. The project area is central Prince of Wales Island and is part of the Craig Ranger District.
This project is a proposed amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration's special use permit to authorize the installation of a 16'X16' wooden helipad to access the Twin Island weather camera for improved weather monitoring.
The Proposed Action would offer for harvest about 30.3 million board ft of timber from approximately 1,848 acres in the Staney and Red Bay areas within the Thorne Bay RD, along with road construction, reconstruction, maintenance and decommissioning.
Re-issue special use permits to operate portable sawmill facilities for log sorting, storing, processing, drying, and finishing timber at two sort yards. Project purpose is to support the economy of Southeast Alaska.
Reissue a 20-year special use authorization for the US Coast Guard communications facility at the Mt. McArthur Communications site on Kuiu Island (expires 12/31/2017). Authorized since 1998.
Install equipment to monitor temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, low-level wind speed and ground surface temperature changes over time. In the future monitoring soil moisture and soil temperature, maybe installed at different depths.
Amend the Tongass National Forest Plan to designate a new electronic site and issue a 20-year communication site lease to the USCG for a VHF link site to provide communication coverage in the Peril Strait area.
Construct about 1/2 mile of trail upstream of the 9-mile bridge site on Situk River and mark well so anglers will use the developed trail. Project is intended to prevent user-created trails which can result in resource damage. FAA(2)
The Tongass National Forest proposes to supply approximately 1 million board feet (MMBF) of young-growth timber from about 43 acres and construct temporary roads in the Falls Creek area of Mitkof Island on the Petersburg Ranger District.
The Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District is proposing a Young-growth timber harvest on approximately 155 acres located on the north end of Gravina Island.
The proposed action will include construction of a public recreation cabin and other actions and developments from the Ward Lake Recreation Area Master Plan that is currently in development.
Reconstruct Ward Lake Trail to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility standards. This requires widening, hardening, and grade-leveling, and possible construction of an accessible fishing platform near the lake outlet.
Issue a special use permit to George Curtiss for existing items located on National Forest land: 1 inch dia. x 300 ft water transmission line, two water storage tanks (425 and 1,000 gallon), log/tarp dam, 10 ft x 15 ft water impoundment area.
Reconstruct approximately 30 feet of stream bank at the West Glacier Trail crossing of Wesley Creek, an anadromous tributary of Mendenhall Lake. Stream banks on both sides of the channel will be reconstructed using a toe wood-sod matt technique.
Removal of a double culvert that is on a Forest Service system trail. The culverts are perched, and at times of low flow water only percolates through the ground under the culverts.
To improve the site and safety: add parking, install a gate, build a 0.4 mile non-motorized trail to separate traffic, construct a spur trail to the lake, install a six-hole vault outhouse to serve heavy summer use, and install signs.
Proposed improvements at West Glacier Trailhead include vault toilets (4 holes total),a shelter at the commercial launch area, new trailhead sign, a new gate to and an access trail from the commercial launch area
Replace corroding metal brackets in the lower corners of the A-frame cabin and in the concrete footings that support the cabin's main beams. All materials would transported to the cabin by floatplane, helicopter or boat.
Dave White and Steve Svenson have applied for special use permit for 1 inch waterline, 500 feet in length, from a water source on Sitklan Island to their fishing floats in Lincoln Channel.
Ketchikan Public Utilities seeks a FERC license for a 4.6-megawatt hydroelectric facility. FERC is preparing the EA. After the license is granted, the USFS will issue a special use authorization for the duration of the FERC license.
Request for Special Use Permit for installation, operation and removal of two 10-meter tall meteorological towers to gather data on wind resources to explore the possibility of developing a renewable wind energy project.
Move historic CCC shelter 34' closer to the beach to restore it to original setting. Replace and/or repair structural elements, slow its deterioration and provide separation from a brown bear trail which is close to the shelter's current location.
Project proposes to treat invasive weed infestations on Wrangell and Petersburg Districts through various means including manual, mechanical, and chemical treatments.
The Wrangell District proposes to designate an existing rock source located on the Basin Road (FDR 6263) as the Wrangell Community Rock Pit, and to authorize pit development for mineral material sales for the next five years. CZMA FL/P (1)
Authorize multiple harvests of dead/dying/windthrown salvage timber, green sawtimber/fuelwood along roadsides of Wrangell, Etolin, Zarembo Island. Action alternative limits harvest to 0.5 MMBF per yr, or 2.5 MMBF over a multi-year period. CZMA FAA
Remove failing culverts and replacing with AOP designed culvert pipe, road resurfacing, riprap to stabilize/control erosion, reestablish ditches, and excavation.
Project will consider recreation use on Wrangell Ranger District. CZMA FAA-1. Project previously listed as Peterburg /w OG EA. Project has been split due to change in purpose and need
Determine the best way to manage the transportation system for current and future management objectives and public uses of the Forest Service lands on the Wrangell Ranger District. CZMA FAA (1)
Proposal to increase invasive plant management activities within the Wrangell and Petersburg Ranger Districts. Proposal includes no annual treatment limit, treatment of emergent vegetation, and herbicide, manual and mechanical treatment tools.
Road improvements on NFS roads 8530 and 8576. Enlarge parking area at Bear Paw Lake Picnic Area trailhead on NFS road 8508. Install boulders at trailhead to prevent ATV use, and replace boardwalk trail with gravel at Wukuklook Trail on NFS road 8530.
Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008). Consider additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use
This project would improve browsing habitat for moose on the Yakutat Forelands. Moose habitat is declining as natural succession occurs. Vegetation would be cleared by hand crews and/or heavy machinery to allow for young nutritional growth.
Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 2284 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Work with Yakutat community to develop motorized vehicle access on the Yakutat Ranger District. Will include designation of motorized travel routes for different vehicle types, including ATV/OHV's. CZMA FAA (1)
The Yakutat Ranger District (YRD) is in the process of determineing the recreation visitor capacity for the district. The main purpose is to provide a rationale to guide decision-making for allocating outfitter and guide use across the district.
Proposal to restore and improve fish habitat and hydrologic function at two sites on the Yakutat Ranger District by removing abandoned culverts, adding large wood to ditched stream channels, and removing fill from the floodplain.
Continued authorization for Zarembo Minerals LLC.; exploratory surface drilling and sampling. Zarembo Mineral was approved and authorized to conduct the proposed exploration work in 2009 and 2010. CZMA FL/P(2)
Continued authorization for Zarembo Minerals LLC.; exploratory surface drilling and sampling. Zarembo Mineral was approved and authorized to conduct the proposed exploration work in 2009 and 2010.
The Wrangell District Ranger would continue to authorize Zarembo Mineral's exploration of mineral lode deposit including surface reconnaissance and surface drilling by a Plan of Operation from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022.
The proponent, Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC, has filed a POO for July 2012 through 2013 for surface drilling and exploration and winter storage of equipment. Due to the economic recession they did not complete anticipated work prior to this time.
Use of existing roads and marine facilities, minor surface excavation, exploration, and low yield blasting, temporary crew camp and storage, foot trails, drilling access, and core drilling.
Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC, has filed a Plan of Operations for July 2014 through 2015 for surface drilling and exploration and winter storage of equipment. Due to economic recession, they did not complete anticipated work prior to this time
Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC, has filed a Plan of Operations for July 2016 through 2017 for surface drilling and exploration, to include use of a closed road and winter equipment and storage.
