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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Prescott 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.
continued administrative in-service agency use of an existing mineral materials extraction area (e.g., mineral materials "pit") by the Prescott National Forest (PNF) to carry out various Forest Service programs
Construct 1.62 miles of transmisson line along an existing road, to provide reliable electrical service to Drake and Drake Cement Plant. Remove approximately 1.8 acres of vegetation during construction, and use a 100' x 100' temporary staging area.
The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Arizona Public Service to install an underground power line to supply the Gray Wolf Regional Landfill. This underground power line will be within an ADOT right-of-way for State Highway 169.
The Forest Service proposes to re-issue to Arizona Public Service Company the special use permit for continued operation of the Prescott to Mingus & Yavapai P-26-O, 69kV sub-transmission line that has been in operation since 1950.
The original conduit was installed in 1989. In 2010, ATT applied for a reissuance of their existing permit which was due to expire. The reissuance is an administrative action only, there is no change to the installation.
The Prescott National Forest will issue a priority special use permit to Arizona Offroad Tours, LLC. The Outfitter/Guide has operated on the forest since 2013.
FS must decide whether to allow APS to include using herbicides as a method to manage vegetation on existing APS transmission ROW within five National Forests in Arizona.
Proposal to remediate up to inactive and abandoned mine workings that pose threats to human and wildlife safety within the Bradshaw and Verde Ranger Districts.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a term permit for up to 10 years to Aboriginal Living Skills School, LLC, to conduct teaching Fundamental and Advanced Backcountry, Primitive, and Modern Survival Skills to the public.
The Verde District of the Prescott National Forest (PNF) is proposing to improve wildlife habitat and watershed conditions on the Agua Fria Grasslands portion of the forest.
We propose to authorize a Priority Use Permit for up to 10 years to Rubicon Outdoors to provide outfitted and guided rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trips. These trips would occur on the Bradshaw RD throughout the year.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to amend Table Top Telephone Company's special use permit to extend its fiber optic communications system to serve two ranch residences.
Issuance of a five-year recreation event special use permit for the annual Crown King Scramble and Whiskey Basin Trail Run. These events occur each year in March and April, and take place on designated system roads and trails.
Construction/collocation of fiber optic facilities and appurtenant infrastructure within existing established road rights-of-ways located on the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw and Chino Valley Districts.
The Prescott NF proposes to reissue a 10-year special use permit to Arizona Balloon Works to continue to provide hot air balloon tours in the Verde Valley.
Amendment to the Master SUP issued to APS for all electric transmission and distribution lines up 33 kV capacity is necessary to include the new underground distribution line within the C120 road prism as part of APS's electric service area.
The Forest Service is proposing to permit APS to replace their existing communications shelter on North Mingus with a new 16’x20’ prefab equipment shelter and install a new 35’x54’ security fence.
This action is for issuance of a temporary construction Special Use Permit to Arizona Public Service for access to areas of the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District in support of the existing Delano 10 kV line rebuild.
issuance of a temporary construction Special Use Permit to Arizona Public Service for access to areas of the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District in support of the existing Whitespar-Wilhoit 69 kV electric transmission line rebuild
Manage forest vegetation on approximately 185,000 acres with a primary objective of restoring natural ecological systems and reducing the risk of uncharacteristically intense wildfires.
Manage forest vegetation on approximately 185,000 acres with a primary objective of restoring natural ecological systems and reducing the risk of uncharacteristically intense wildfires.
The Forest Service is proposing vegetation treatments on areas within a 55,554 acre analysis area. Treatments are intended to improve the resiliency of fire adapted ecosystems while reducing hazardous fuels.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to authorize Bronco Creek Exploration to operate phase 2 drilling in Copper Basin south of Crown King. Up to 10 holes will be drilled out of 62 possible sites.
Exploration drilling for copper and molybdenum to be conducted south of Crown King. Up to drill 6 pads will be used out of 35 possible sites. Multiple drill holes may be drilled at each drill pad. No more than 5 holes may be open at one time.
The Forest Service is proposing to allow the permittee for the Brown Springs Allotment to clean and restore four earthen stock tanks within the Cedar Bench Wilderness Area using motorized and mechanical means.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing sell to the Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) of Scottsdale, Arizona, approximately 55 acres of National Forest System land.
As part of the requirements of the REPLANT Act, project will reforest with native tree species areas burned under the Indian Fire, Ruth Fire, Crooks Fire and Goodwin Fire on the Prescott NF.
The Prescott National Forest intends to authorize Century Link to bury a fiber optic cable in an existing utility corridor between Drake and the forest's northern boundary with the Kaibab NF>
The Chino Valley District Ranger is proposing to continue the authorization of livestock grazing on the Hitt Wash, Jordan, Old Camp, Quartz Wash, and Yolo South Allotments; collectively referred to as the %u201CChino Small Allotments%u201D.
The Forest Service proposes to amend a permit issued to the City of Prescott. The existing permit is for two cameras to monitor stream flows. It will be amended to allow them to install a flume to monitor flows.
The project would authorize Drake Cement LLC to conduct exploratoratory investigations to determine the extent of limestone resources in the vicinity of FS 680 on the chino Valley ranger District
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a supplement to Drake Cement LLC's plan of operations to allow the use of 80 acres of National Forest System land to deposit overburden from its limestone mining operation.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve an amendment to Drake Cement LLCs existing Plan of Operations to allow Drake to expand their existing quarry operations on an additional 287 acres of National Forest System lands.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to construct a 0.5 acre exclosure and install a 10- to 2-foot pipeline extension from existing spring development to a small water drinker.
The Bradshaw District Ranger, Prescott National Forest, intends to authorize Epic Rides for a five-year permit to offer the Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike event.
The Prescott National Forest plans to reissue a 50-year permit for Arizona Public Service to maintain a 69kV transmission line between Flagstaff and Prescott. The previous permit was issued in 1953.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a 50-year permit to Arizona Public Xervice to maintain a 230kV powerline. The previous authorization was issued in 1957.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to amend its Land Management Plan (1987, as amended) to remove a management prescription which limits vegetation treatments in chaparral to no more than 1,500 acres per project.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue an existing priority special use permit for outfitting and guiding (Hunting) for a period of 10 years.Guided hunting activities can occur year round, but are primarily in the fall hunt seasons.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue an existing priority special use permit for outfitting and guiding (Hunting) for a period of 10 years. Guided hunting activities can occur year round, majority of the use occurs during fall hunts.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the owner of the Friendly Pines Organization Camp to install underground electrical utility lines for approximatley 425 linear feet from an electrical panel in front of the infirmary to the feed barn.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the owners of the recreation residence located on Lot 7 within the Granite Basin Recreation Residence Tract to assess and repair or replace the septic system and to build a storage shed.
The Forest Service proposes to allow the livestock permittee on the Grapevine Allotment to install an interior fence to help keep livestock off the southwest portion of the pasture.
The Prescott National Forest intends to adopt into the existing trail system sections of 5 unauthorized/social trails with some re-routes, to re-route sections of 3 existing system trails, and construct 2 new trails.
This project will analyze and evaluate the existing and proposed motorized trail system for the Greater Prescott Trails Plan project area focusing primarily on the Seven Mile Gulch area.
Construct Forest Service trails by designing sections of trail that follow the natural contour of the terrain and use reversals in grade (undulating the trail surface) to achieve drainage for water.
Re-route and relocate 8 sections of existing trail using hand construction. Construction will be hand built. Obliterate existing trail sections to mitigate additional erosion.
The Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to reduce hazardous and excess fuels and restore fire to its natural role on approximately 246,000 acres of National Forest System Lands.
Replacement of an existing domestic water transmission pipeline owned and operated by the Highland Pines Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID) located on Prescott National Forest System (NFS) lands under an existing FLPMA permit
The Prescott National Forest proposes to amend a Special Use Permit to authorize Unisource to install an Electronic Reading Tower to communicate operational data for control of their gas line
The Antelope communications site proposal was developed as part of a wireless communications system that will improve the reliability and capacity of wireless telecommunications for the I-17 corridor.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a special use permit for continued use of an existing stream flow gauge located within the Verde River at the ‘Falls’
Issuance of a five-year recreation event permit for the annual Jeep Jamboree event on the Bradshaw Ranger District. This event occurs each year in March or April, and takes place on Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) designated roads and motorized trails.
Free Use Disposal Mineral Materials Lease to the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors for the operation, maintenance, and concurrent environmental reclamation of the Juniper Materials Pit located on the Prescott National Forest (PNF).
The Forest Service proposes maintenance and reroute of trails 314, 316, 318, 321, 322, 326 and 366 in the Thumb Butte area to address long-term erosion and associated watershed damage.
The Forest Service is proposing to re-route 55 separate sections of trail, totaling 7.5 miles, to address the problems with erosion on the current trails. These new sections would replace 6.2 miles of existing trail.
The purpose of this project is to authorize Arizona Game and Fish Department to place artificial habitat structures into Lynx Lake to increase available habitat for warm water fish species.
The Prescott National Forest (PNF) is proposing to permit Midvale Telephone Exchange (MTE) to attach fiber optic cable on an existing Arizona Public Service (APS) overhead line to provide service to a subdivision located on private land
Issue a five-year permit to Mile High Aviators, previously known as Tri-City Flyers, to contruct and maintain a 300 ft by 50 ft remote controlled aircraft landing strip.
The Forest Service is proposing to approve a plan of operations for a placer gold mining proposal on approximately 100 acres of land within the Prescott National Forest.
The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Tradebot, a Kansas-Based corporation, to drill a test well on thier mining claim to evaluate the potential impacts on natural resources from water withdrawal for their anticipated mining operation.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to approve a 3-month exploratory drilling operation by Mineral Creek Resources within the Green Mohave #2 mining claim.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the owners of the recreation residence, or 'cabin', on lot #21, to construct a 40 square foot storage shed on the property for a water storage tank for personal use.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to issue a 20-year permit to the Arizona Dept of Game and Fish to reconstruct and maintain seven existing wildlife water catchments.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC to continue to operate the communication site on Mt Francis
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of the communication site on N Mingus Mt
The Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to create a multi-use trailhead for the Charcoal Gulch Trail #9419. The trailhead will accommodate OHV and horse trailers as well as cars, and will have an informational kiosk.
The Forest Service proposes to permit Niles Radio to install a 100', self-supporting communications tower, a 20' X 16' equipment shelter, generator and 500 gallon propane tank at the Squaw Peak Communications site.
Close unauthorized roads and rehab road and dispersed recreation area along FR493 from the entrance into Forest Service lands (near the Cottonwood Airport) to the junction of FR493/9605K.
Mitigate OHV and dispersed recreation use impacts in the Slaughter House FR359 area through the closure and rehabilitation of unauthorized roads, the demolition and removal of the Slaughter House structure, and the installation of signage.
Inventory and close unauthorized routes with barriers and barricades on a main corridor route along Prairie Lane Road 359 and along the Cottonwood Airport Road 493. Signage will be added to discourage off-road travel.
This action is for issuance of a Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) private driveway easement to Orme Ranch, Inc. to access private lands and subsequent long-term operation and maintenance responsibility for NFSR 9650K
The first special use permit was issued to the Verde Watershed Association in 2001 for the purpose of monitoring low stream flows near the Verde Falls on the Verde River. The gauge is maintained through a partnership with the Salt River Project.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit for the Poland Junction Substation. The substation was previously permitted in conjunction with the Childs 69kV subtansmission line.
This action is for roadway realignment construction and grade reduction of a segment of the Ponderosa Park Road (C101) and related slope stabilization, erosion control, and roadway prism safety improvements under an existing FRTA easement
The Forest Service is proposing to complete and link segments of trail on the Prescott National Forest in coordination with the City of Prescott and other land owners for a planned non-motorized trail encircling the City.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a five year special use permit for the annual Prescott Frontier Days Groom Creek Horse Camp Trail Ride and Fund Raiser.
AZ DPS proposal to rebuild their existing telecommunications facilities located on both Mingus Mtn. and "Squaw Peak" and subsequent amendment to the AZ DPS leasees for both AZ DPS communications sites on the Prescott National Forest, Verde RD.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a 50-year permit for Arizona Public Service to maintain a 69kV powerline between Prescott and Mingus/Yavapai. The previous permit was issued in 1950.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to re-issue a 50-year permit for Arizona Public Service to continue operation and maintenance of their 69kV sub-transmission line that runs between Prescott, Poland Junction, and Childs, Arizona.
The Forest Service is proposing to re-issue Special User Permits to AZ Game and Fish Dept to reconstruct and maintain four, old wildlife wather cathcments.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue 30-year special use permit for the Towers Mtn communication site to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of existing communication sites.
This is an administrative action to reissue a special use permit for the existing materials pit off Dugas Rd. No new activities or improvements are involved. The ADOT pit has been in continuous use since 1978.
The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a special use permit to Arizona Hang Gliders Assoc. to use a site for hang gliding. AHGA has been under permit for a hang gliding launch at this location since 3/23/1984.
The Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, proposes to reissue a 20-yr special permit to the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) for 11 existing wildlife water catchments.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a Plan of Operations for Pine Creek Mining, Inc. to drill a series of wells and 3-6 wells to gather information on the connectivity of aquifers.
A proposal to exchange 1028 acres Federal Land (Apache-Sitgreaves NFs & Coconino NF) for 1558 acres of non federal lands (Apache-Sitgreaves, Prescott and Coconino NF).
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to issue a permit to the Skull Valley Distance Riders for a two-day equestrian endurance ride on April 23rd and 24th, 2011.
The Chino Valley District Ranger plans to authorize livestock grazing on two allotments with the following five action components: Authorization, Adaptive Management, Resource Protection Measures, Structural Range Improvements, and Monitoring.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to issue a 2-year priority use outfitter-guide permit for guided mountain bike tours and shuttles on Forest Service system trails, and to developed trailheads. This permit may be extended an additional 8 years.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of a communication site on south Mingus Mt
The Prescott National Forest Proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company, LLC to continue to operate the communications site on Squaw Peak.
This proposal would allow for the application of approved piscicides to remove non-native aquatic species in earthen stock tanks and isolated aquatic habitats where native aquatic species occur in the same watershed on the Prescott National Forest.
The Forest Service is proposing to permit TTTC to construct, operate, and maintain an underground telecommuncation system between Bagdad, Talking Rock, and Seligman, AZ. This will involve two seperate aligments and projects.
The Prescott National Forest proposes an analysis to determine whether to re-authorize grazing on the Tank Creek and Tonto Mountain Allotments, to combine the two allotments, or whether to implement a no grazing alternative.
Telink is a microwave provider who needs another tower in this area as all the existing towers are at full capacity. This project will also include improvements to an existing Helipad.
Permit Arizona Public Service to rebuild 2 miles (1.4 miles on national forest) of overhead power distribution line from Crown King to Towers Mountain to upgrade service.
This action is for issuance of a term Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) Special Use Permit (SUP) to the Town of Mayer, Arizona Domestic Water Improvement District for a series of existing domestic water collection and transmission works.
The Forest Service proposes to allow Alliance Mining to carry out a 3-phase exploration drilling program of up to 60 holes over 12 months. Each phase is dependent on previous phase results. Each phase will take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete.
The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue two communication use leases for existing facilities on Mt. Francis and Towers Mtn that are expiring in December of 2013
The Forest Service proposes to reissue a 10-year Special Use Permit to UNAVCO to operate and maintain a GPS data device on approximately .1 acres of NFS land on the Prescott National Forest.
Issue a special use permite for Unisource Energy Service to construct, operate, and maintain a 4-inch buried natural gas pipleine and associated facilities. The pipeline would cross approximately 1,100 feet (0.2 mi.) of National Forest System land.
Work will include closing and rehabilitating unauthorized travel routes. Remediation efforts will focus on mitigating soil compaction and discouraging further unauthorized travel.
The Prescott National Forest has completed a draft environmental assessment (DEA) and FONSI on the Upper Verde Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study for 37 miles of the Upper Verde River on the Prescott and Coconino National Forests.
The Forest Service is proposing to provide Resource Advisory Committee funding for infrastructure improvements in the Verde Ditch. These improvements will enhance management of water in the Verde Ditch to benefit fish, wildlife, and people.
This proposal would allow for the planting of native willow whips and poles to enhance willow flycatcher habitat and overall riparian functionality along the Verde River.
The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest proposes improving the Forest trail system on the Verde Ranger District to include 118 miles of non-motorized trail routes including new construction and adoption of some social trails.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to issue three special use permits to Northern Arizona University and Prescott College (WCCER partnership) to use the Walnut Creek Administrative Site a 285 acres of NFS lands.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a plan submitted by Western Resources Development to operate gold placer exploratory and bulk testing operation.
The Forest Service is proposing to renew a special use permit to maintain an operate a ballfield on 1.23 acres of National Forest System lands. The ballfield was originally permitted and constructed in 1975.
The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Arizona Public Service to rebuild an existing 12 kV overhead primary power line that feeds Ponderosa Park subdivision.
The Prescott National Forest is analyzing the environmental effects of a project to improve the quality of Williamson Valley Rd by improving the localized drainage for two specific areas.
