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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Humboldt-Toiyabe 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.
Project would build key fences to better control and rotate livestock, reducing impacts on riparian areas. This project is being replaced by separate analyses approved under decision memos.
Newcrest Resources Inc. proposes to conduct a one year exploration drilling program which would include construction of 15 drill sites adjacent to Jarbidge, NV. No road or other exploration construction is proposed.
USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sage-steppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within a 11,664 acre project boundary.
USFS proposal to remove encroaching conifers on about 250 acres from within and around aspen stands along the Scotts Lake Road to enhance and expand aspen and reduce fuels. Personal use fuelwood permits would be utilized for implementation
Locatable mineral exploration project in southern Monitor Range. Construction of twenty-one (21) drill sites with 1,083 feet of travel on existing roads. No new road construction, reconstruction, or timber cutting is proposed within project area.
Halliburton Energy Services proposes to conduct mineral exploration at up to 12 drill sites. Project would occur on pre-exisiting disturbances. No new road construction is needed.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has proposed to restore Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in two stream systems within the Arc Dome Wilderness. In order to reintroduce LCT, non-native fish will be removed via chemical treatment.
The FS proposes to close areas adjacent to the Archery Range parking area to dispersed camping and authorize a Special Use Permit to Camp Stimson for parking.
The project proposes locatable mineral exploration drilling from approximately 67 drill pads and would include 4,180 feet of exploration trenches, 0.45 miles of new temporary road and 1.99 miles of overland travel to accomplish the project.
Arizona Nevada Tower Corporation is seeking a special use permit to authorize a communication site located at the Fitzpatrick communication site near Quima Peak.
USFS proposal to adjust the Forest Transportation System to meet minimum road system requirements and to restrict motor vehicle use to designated routes.
B2Gold Corporation proposes an exploration drilling project for locatable minerals in the Wilson Mining District (aka, Rockland Mining District), Lyon County, Nevada. Activities proposed under the project include the drilling of exploration core hole
Construction of 11 exploration drill sites, from which each constructed site a core drill will be utilized to drill one to three exploration drill holes. Drilling will be accomplished with a modular helicopter-portable core drill rig
The Proposed Action consists of 11 exploration drill sites, from which each constructed site a core drill will be utilized to drill one to three exploration drill holes. This will be a helicopter supported operation with no new roads constructed.
Ram Power proposed to explore for geothermal resources by conducting geophysical surveys and drilling observation wells in the Barren Hills area. Project cancelled until an updated proposal is submitted by the applicant.
The project consists of the placement of a barrier on Silver Creek to prevent the movement of non-native trout upstream and stream bank restoration prior to the re-introduction of Bonneville cutthroat trout, the native species to the Silver Creek.
1. Thinning corridor, along the Charleston - Jarbidge road. 2. Fuel break along the FS Rd #58277. 3. Prescribed burn for 230 acres in the Bear Creek Watershed.
Beehive Telephone Inc. proposes to install a communication site consisting of a communications shelter, tower, propane generator, and propane tanks on Cave Mountain at an existing communication facility.
Proposal is for minerals exploration drilling at up to 17 sites and construction of approximately 3,700 feet of temporary drill roads and minor overland travel.
Exploration Project in the Paradise Range. This project replaces the previously authorized Big Springs Gold Plan of Operations which expired prior to project implementation. 17 constructed drill sites, temporary road, overland travel for access
The exploration project proposes approximately 60 drill holes spread between 16 individual drill sites within previously disturbed areas of the former Big Springs Mine site.
The exploration project will utilize three drill sites from which multiple drill holes will be drilled. The use of existing roads and approximately 3,500 feet of road maintenance will be required.
Construct a fence to protect the Blackbird Ditch, a permitted water development, and supporting infrastructure provided it can be constructed in a way that avoids adverse effects to cultural resources, boundary management, and wildlife resources.
This project will remove conifers from about 2,200 acres of sagebrush ecosystems in the Bodie Hills within California to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse.
Operator proposes to drill at up to 79 drill sites. Up to approximately 3 miles of temporary road will be built to access drill sites. Project located within the 4 mile Inventoried roadless Area
This project is being proposed to rebuild burned structures and infrastructure that was damaged or burned down during the Range Two Fire in 2018. Including lodge and A-Frame cabins.
USFS proposal to adjust the Forest Transportation System to meet minimum road system requirements and to restrict motor vehicle use to designated routes.
Construction of a new warehouse adjacent to the existing Forest Service near the intersection of Highway 395 and Buckeye Road, north of Bridgeport, California.
Create new, sustainable parking area and trailhead and by designing and constructing a new access trail and vault toilet. Project includes hillside-stabilization and erosion-control measures, new interpretive signs and displays.
The replacement of existing wood poles with steel/ductile iron poles on eight three-pole or H-frame structures on the 112 Buckeye to Stateline 120kV transmission line.
The project will involve construction of approximately 3520 feet of new roads, the construction of 21 drill sites on or adjacent to the new roads or existing roads, and the drilling of core or rotary reverse-circulation exploration drill holes.
AuEx, Inc. proposes to drill exploration holes from up to 18 drill pads on the west side of the Shoshone Mountains, NE of Berlin, NV. The project would construct up to ~41,400' of new road and disturb ~ 16.6 acres over 3 years.
Drill boreholes using reverse-circulation or core methods to expected depths of 500-1,500 ft at up to 15 sites and construct up to 5,000 ft of new, temporary road. The drill pads and new roads would be recontoured and seeded upon project completion.
Locatable minerals exploration project in the Independence Mountains. Ten drill sites (8 on NFS 2 on private lands), access will be on existing roads and reopened reclaimed roads. Proposed disturbance of 3.0 acres. All disturbance will be reclaimed.
Ranger Resources Corporation proposes to drill at up to 14 drill sites. Activity will occur on existing roads and by using overland travel. No new roads will be constructed. A portion of the project will be in an existing Inventoried Roadless Area.
Mineral exploration project in southern Shoshone Mountains. Construction of ten (10) drill sites and 4,440 feet of road construction or reconstruction.
Construction of approximately 1 mile over powerline ( both underground and overhead) to provide power to private land inholdings. This new line will replace an overhead line that was burned in the Brown's Gulch wildland fire.
Install subsurface broadband conduit and fiber,network repeater hubs,vaults and a 10'x10' paved shoulder pullout within highway right of way shoulder at various locations along a 1-mile section of SR89 to provide broadband to underserved communities.
The Forest Service proposes to amend California Highway Patrol's special use permit at the Pine Grove Communication Site to provide adequate communication facilities to increase public and officer safety and to enhance law enforcement.
The proposed action includes the development and implementation of an Integrated Weed Management System (IWMS) to treat noxious and invasive weeds on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest System Lands in California.
Site prep and construction of a roofed Dance Floor Pavilion and an in-ground erosion control device to protect a camp service road and gabion wall from monsoon flood damage
Project will restore approximately 200 acres of critical winter range for mule deer by converting pastureland to upland brush habitat types. Project activities include planting native seeds and brush to restore critical winter range for mule deer.
Proposal to construct 7 miles of a new non-motorized multi-use single-track trail segment between Marlette Peak and Snow Valley peak at the crest of the Carson Range.
Rebuild approximately 9.23 mile, 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line within the existing right-of-way between the Voltaire Substation in Carson City, Nevada and Glenbrook Substation, Douglas County, Nevada.
Install a wildlife guzzler consisting of two guzzler tanks and a collection apron to establish a secure water source for wildlife on the District will create the opportunity for more diverse and sustainable wildlife populations.
The FS proposes to remove the existing Cathedral Rock Picnic Area infrastructure and replace it with new facilities and infrastructure, and convert a portion of the existing picnic area into trailhead parking to access adjacent trails.
USFS proposal to develop two new connector trails from Cathedral Rock Picnic Area to Cathedral Rock Overlook and South Loop Trails, and make improvements to existing trails. Project may include signs and benches along the trails.
Proposal to conduct mine and exploration operations in the disturbance footprint of previously mined Mt Hamilton area on NFS lands and private land. There would be about 426 ac of surface disturbance on FS lands and approx 26 acres on private lands.
EGM proposes to drill 23 geotechnical sites, and 2 groundwater monitoring wells, using existing roads and overland travel (9,050 ft) duration of less than one year.
This project involves the construction and/or reconstruction of four riparain exclosures to restore and/or protect several springs and meadow complexes within the Whith Pine Range.
GeoXplor Corp has submitted a Plan of Operations to drill 5 reverse-circulation exploration drill holes in the vicinity of the historic Chedic Graphite Mine in Voltaire Canyon, just outside of Carson City, NV (Carson Ranger District).
Fuels reduction on approximately 160 acres of newly aquired land. The fuels reduction project will tie into the Clear Creek Fuels Reduction Project already being implemented. Reconstruction of approximately two tenths of a mile of road.
Construction of 6.5 miles of new trail on NFS lands on the Carson Ranger District that would connect the existing Clear Creek Trail to the Tahoe Rim Trail at the Spooner Summit South trailhead located on U.S. Highway 50.
Cut and Leave approximately 4,000 acres of pinyon-juniper. Portion of the project area is within the Preliminary Prioirity Habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse.
The Santa Rose Ranger District proposes to stabilize the headcuts present in the stream and restore water table levels in adjacent wet meadows with in the entire Cold Springs Pasture.
Commnet of Nevada is seeking a special use permit to authorize a communication facility located at the water tank site near the town of Kingston. The installation includes a 20 x 20 ft foundation pad, a small equipment shelter, and a 40 foot tower.
After breeching the dam trash will be removed from the pool area. A stable flow path for spring runoff through the reservoir will be established and the native plant community will be restored.
Meadow restoration project. Stabilization of headcuts and streambanks in the Indian Creek Watershed. Treatments include shaping and armoring headcuts, constructing gully plugs seeding and willow planting.
Collect soil samples at 8 bore locations, 0.057 acre per drill site and 0.23 miles overland travel to bore sites for hydrogeological and geotechnical data to support engineering design for powerline structures.
The project would stabilize existing sediments adjacent to past archeological and paleontological excavations from further damage by backfilling pits and trenches with rock and soil material adjacent to the excavations and outside of the alcove.
USFS proposal to install a wildlife guzzler consisting of four buried tanks, a flat metal collection apron placed over the tanks, and a self-leveling drinker placed separately.
Remove/replace the existing 30ft. tall lattice tower with a 100ft. tall tower. The tower would be installed in the same location with a slightly larger footprint. Add 6 by 6 prefabricated equipment shelter.
The purpose of this project is to restore and maintain healthy and resilient watersheds, vegetation communities, wildlife habitats and to reduce fuels and wildfire risks particularly near private lands, structures and other critical resources.
PIT volunteers will rehab 135 feet of existing trail to protect an important archaeology site. We will then reroute and construct 147 feet of new trail around the archaeology site.
Geothermal lease application adjacent to Darrough Hot Springs (western edge of Big Smoky Valley, just north of Carvers), including 160 acres of National Forest. USFS will decide whether to consent to BLM lease issuance.
202 acres of salvage harvest. 101 acres of roadside hazard tree removal. 303 acres of prescribed burning. 202 acres of planting. 1,815 acres of seeding
Construction, operation and maintenance of a 1,341ft. long, 25kVA underground powerline that would parallel an existing road to serve a single-family residence.
Installation of a new 593 mile underground fiber optic cable network between Barstow California and Carson City Nevada. Route will follow Highway 395 for a major portion of its length.
USFS proposed hazardous fuels reduction, stand improvement, & aspen enhancement within a 16,000 acre analysis area, as authorized under HFRA. Treatments may include prescribed fire, mastication, tree and brush thinning and chipping.
The purpose is to designate approximately 4.5 miles of spur routes to provide access to disperesed recreation opportunities, close some NFS roads that have no physical access, and reclaim other NFS roads that are causing resource damage.
USFS proposal to reconstruct Dolomite and McWilliams Campgrounds and Old Mill Picnic Area in Lee Canyon; rehabilitation will include reconstruction of roads, picnic sites, camp sites, and restrooms to bring them up to USDA FS accessibility standards.
AuEx Resources proposes to drill at 4 drill sites. Existing roads, cross-country travel routes, and new road construction (approx. 399-ft.) will be used to access all drill sites. Project located within the Table Mtn East Inventoried Roadless Area.
The Carson Ranger District is proposing to reauthorize grazing and change the kind of livestock from cattle to sheep for three range allotments and close one allotment in Alpine County, California (small portion of one allotment in Douglas Cty NN
This project involves identifying areas along the East Carson River and tributaries in California, especially around areas heavily used for dispersed recreation, that can be restored with ripairan vegetation.
Drill mineral exploration boreholes (reverse circulation and core)at up to 51 drill pads, with more than one borehole possible from the same pad. Access will utilize existing roads, 2,200 feet of new temporary road, and 1,800 feet of overland travel.
This project would improve, enhance, and protect bi-state sage grouse habitat, increase habitat connectivity, and reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire by reducing pinyon-juniper encroachment using mechanical methods.
The project proposes (OHV) and Watershed Improvement management actions on National Forest System lands including changes to the NFTS, realignment, decommission and restoration of routes, construction of motorized trail, and staging area creation.
This is a ATV & UTV motorcycle touring type of ride on National Forest System lands. It will take place on approved motor vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps
The Forest proposes to convey 60 acres of land in the Thomas Creek area outside of Carson City, Nevada, to the Washoe County School District. The sale would occur under the authority of the Education Land Grant Act (ELGA) of 2000.
This project will involve the removal of the erosion control dams, reestablishment of hydrologic function, and the revegetation of the disturbed sites.
Within the project area there is a need to reduce fuels, maintain and restore aspen, mt mahogany and limber pine communities. This project will treat approximately 5,000 acres of pinyon-juniper and white fir within a larger 25,000 acres project area
USFS proposal to guide management of Ely Ranger District Wilderness. Project has been withdrawn by the Forest Service but may be initiated at a later date.
Development of a district-wide wilderness management plan for the 9 Wilderness Areas on the Ely Ranger District, this will also amend the Humbold National Forest Land and Resource Managment Plan.
USFS proposal to adjust the Forest Transportation System to meet minimum road system requirements and to restrict motor vehicle use to designated routes.
USFS proposal to reauthorize livestock grazing on 7 cattle and 1 sheep allotment. Grazing would not be authorized on 3 vacant cattle allotments and the Troy Mtn. allotment would be re-opened. (White Pine, Quinn Canyon, and Grant Ranges)
Construct BDAs, log structures or rock features in or near channel to restore hydrology and stream function due to historic actions including roadbeds on apprx 1 mi of West Carson River. Includes maintenance of FS Rd 081 to improve drainage.
The Falls Canyon Creek Treatment Project will authorize NDOW to use rotenone to eradicate the non-native brook trout in the lower reaches of Falls Canyon Creek from the waterfall downstream.
1859 Nevada Inc. (Firestone Ventures) proposes to conduct exploration drilling at 10 sites on National Forest system land near Cabin Springs in the Monitor Range. Two of the sites are in an inventories Roadless Area.
Locatable mineral exploration project located in the southern Monitor Range mostly within the George's Canyon IRA. Project activities include construction of 31 drill sites with sump pits and construction of two 100' stretches of access roads.
This project will construct a new non-motorized trail system along the foothills of the Carson Range on the West side of the Carson Valley. The trail will be open to non motorized uses including hikers, bicycles, equestrians and dogs.
Resurface an existing trail to be part of longer ADA compliant trail between town of Genoa and Walleys Hot Springs. 700 feet crosses NFS lands and will follow existing trail.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
The HTNF would make approximately 662,700 acres of NFS lands administratively available for geothermal leasing. The lands to be made available include portions of the Bridgeport, Tonopah, Austin and Ely Ranger Districts.
Project to reopen the lower Star of the West Portal and collect ore samples for processing off-site. Exploration activities including drilling and blasting will occur underground on patented land. Access and staging area are on FS-administered land.
Drill one or more boreholes at 4 sites and construct about 600 feet of new temporary road. Existing roads and 5,000 feet of overland travel will provide access.
Tatmar Ventures proposes to conduct exploration drilling at 8 sites on National Forest System land near Porter, Brewer, and Knox Canyons of the Toiyabe Range. Six sites are within an Inventoried Roadless Area.
Proposal is for gold-silver minerals exploration drilling at up to 49 drill sites & construction of approx. 2,800-ft. of new temp. access roads,use of existing roads and overland travel on USFS administered federal lands totally approx. 3.2 acres.
This project will involve the construction of approximately 1.5 miles of fence that will create a barrier for cattle to prevent them from entering pastures with LCT. The fence will be a four-strand barbed wire fence.
This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the mountain brush habitats on the eastern portion of the Grant and Quinn mountain ranges.
The FS is proposing to amend the Toiyabe National Forest LRMP and the BLM is proposing to amend the affected RMPs. The DEIS Public Comment Period has been extended form 12/27/2013 to 01/17/2014.
AuEx Inc. proposes to drill 16 exploration holes from 14 drill sites. Existing roads, cross-country travel routes and temporary roads would be used to access the drill sites. Project partly within the Table Mountain East Inventoried Roadless area.
The operator plans to conduct mineral exploration with a total of approximately 75 acres of surface disturbance within an approximate 801-acre Project Area, over a period of approximately five years.
Proposal expands the existing Green Springs project area by 2,532 acres from 801 acres to 3,333 acres. Exploration work would consist of exploring for locatable minerals over the next 10 years.
This project will authorize the Forest Service to issue green fuelwood or post and pole permits to the public to harvest Utah Juniper. All existing rules/regulations within existing permits for fuelwood and post/pole harvest will remain in effect.
The proposed project would protect intact wet meadow and restore hydrologic function and ecological complexity of Grouse meadow. The approach seeks to remove source problems, promote natural processes, and reverse the existing degradation trends.
Proposal is to hand cut all phase I Pinyon and Juniper in the treatment area in order to reduce fire risk and reduce invasion into sage brush habitat. Small patches of phase II located within the treatment unit would also be treated.
Project proposes to establish appropriate wild burro herd management levels, authorize population management actions, and approve reconstruction of water developments.
Authorize Frontier California, Inc to bury approximately 478 feet of fiber optic cable/copper telephone into a PVC conduit, 2ft wide, 3ft. deep within a 10 foot wide right of way. Two 4ft. x 4ft. bore pits would facilitate boring the conduit.
Placement of a pre-fabricated radio building, approximately 6 feet by 6 feet square, at the existing communications site. This building will house Forest Service radio equipment.
Fencing off Holloway Meadows and Stocks Creek creating a pasture that will be lightly used, also Stocks Cr. will be placing Modified Check dams to reclaim a down cut stream. Fence purpose is to protect the watershed projects, and create a pasture.
Implementation of streambank stabilization measures, such as vegetative toe protection, floodplain benching, armoring with rock, and willow planting, along a two mile reach of the West Fork Carson River in Hope Valley.
The new plan monitoring rule requires that monitoring plans include monitoring questions and associated indicators that inform the management of the plan resources in the area and whether management is being effective in maintaining and achieving progress toward desired conditions or objectives for the plan area. Monitoring questions and associated indicators are based on one or more desired condition, objective, or other plan component. Not every plan component needs to have a corresponding monitoring question. The responsible official should consider the series of questions in the draft LMP directive FSH 1909.12 Chapter 30, section 32.11 to identify which components require monitoring questions in order to effectively inform the Land and Resource Management Plan. To meet the minimum requirements of the 2012 Planning Rule, monitoring plans must address eight specific items identified in (36 CFR 219.12(a)(5).
The Forest Service proposes to remove pinyon pine and juniper on up to 17,000 acres within the Indian Valley project area. Treatment would be done on foot using chainsaws and other hand tools. No vehicles or mechanized equipment would be operated off
The Forest Service proposes to install a fence around a sensitive historic resource situated along Coleman Canyon on the Mountain City Ranger District.
ARNEVUT Resources proposes to conduct mineral exploration drilling from a maximum of 47 drill sites. No road building is involved and drill sites would be accessed by existing roads or cross country travel routes.
This project will remove pinyon and juniper from approximately 875 acres of sagebrush ecosystems along the California/Nevada border at Jackass Flat to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse.
The Carson Ranger District proposes to construct approx. 9.1 miles of new, non-motorized trail in the Jacks Valley Area. The new trail would connect the Jacks Valley North TH to James Lee County Park with an optional loop to Plymouth Work Center.
The Forest Service is proposing to construct 3. 7 miles of wide of new trail which will connect the James Lee County Park, and Jacks Valley School Trail Heads to the Clear Creek Trail system.
Project is cancelled as of 12/8/2014 as a result of inactivity. When project is reinitiated a New PALs entry will be created and Scoping will be conducted.
Proponent plans to mine 50 feet by 300 feet of placer gravels in Union Gulch, . Reclaiming previously mined area as they complete the mining to bedrock. They will utilize water runoff to recover gold from the gravel, using tables and a pump.
USFS proposal to masticate, hand cut, pile and burn or remove shrubs and small trees, thin conifer stands, and prescribe burn on approximately 500 acres to reduce fuels hazard within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) of communities near Sheridan, NV
Construction of private driveway using a 25 ft ROW occupying a total of 1.4 acres of public land. Following construction a Permit will be issued for a total of 1.4 acres.
Exploration project near the Keystone and Jumbo Pits adjacent to Manhattan NV. A total of 29 proposed exploration drill holes, up to 3 holes drilled per site. A total of 1.44 acres of proposed disturbance. No new road construction or maintenance
Uranium exploration drilling project on 50 drill sites in previously drilled areas. Project would utilize old drill roads with no new road construction.
Authorization for ingress and egress only on Forest Road 41039A Mine Road Spur A, for seasonal access to a private land for construction and access of a single family residence.
The new building will be constructed within the Lee Canyon base area and provide sufficient restrooms, food service/warming space, kitchen and service area space, and bar space to meet critical needs according to Forest Service guidelines.
This project will protect and restore habitat for the Mt Charleston blue butterfly through increasing larval host and nectar plants, restoration of degraded habitat, protection of habitat from high severity wildfire and treatment of invasive plants.
Construction, operation and maintenance of new telecommunication facilities and the removal of existing facilities at Leviathan Peak Communication Site.
Collect 9 geotechnical soil core samples, approximately 4 inches in diameter with a maximum surface disturbance of 3 feet in diameter and approximately 15 feet deep.
Construction of approximately 25'x30' building for communication equipment, approximately 12'x15' generator vault, (2) 1,000 gallon propane tanks, 120' self supporting tower, new distribution power line approximately 6 miles in length.
Reauthorize grazing on the Leviathan and Campbell-Loope Sheep and Goat allotments and close 3 vacant cattle and horse allotments: Mud Lake, Barber, and Double Springs.
Proposal to construct 2 miles of a new non-motorized single-track trail segment, rerouting and converting 2 miles of user-created single-track trail segments and decommission user-created trails. 4 new miles of trail will be added, or 2 acres.
The project would gather and remove excess wild horses from within and adjacent to the Little Fish Lake Joint Management Area which includes portions of the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District.
Forest Service proposal to reduce hazardous fuels as needed on approximately 1500 acres of National Forest to protect communities, watersheds, and natural resources from the effects of severe wildfire. Analysis will determine final treated acreage.
The facility will be corrals that will be used for holding & working livestock for short periods of time. The outside perimeter is going to be less than three acres in size will be used for holding, working, temporary feeding & caring for livestock.
This project will remove pinyon-juniper trees in 1750 acres to improve sagebrush habitat for greater sage-grouse. Tree removal will consist of hand crews with chainsaws felling trees and leaving them to decompose naturally.
This project proposes to construct an exclosure to protect a cultural site. The fence will be constructed to Forest Service standards. It will be a 4 strand fence. Project was originally part of the 2013 Range Rescission Implementation project.
Locatable exploration project in the Toquima Range. Construction of seven (7) drill sites with 14,250 feet of overland travel on existing tracks. No new road construction, reconstruction, or timber cutting is proposed within the project area.
Star Gold proposes drilling at up to 60 drill sites from 3 separate areas within Windy Canyon. Exploration to be conducted along existing roads, by cross-country travel and by helicopter. A portion of the project is within the Georges Canyon IRA.
Exploration drilling program in the southern Monitor Range includes installation of 1 water production well, 4 groundwater monitoring wells, 4 geotechnical borings and 12 exploration drill holes. One acre of total disturbance is anticipated.
Proposal for continued minerals exploration at up to 16 drill sites in the Georges Cyn. IRA under the 2011-approved Longstreet POO #04-10-02 previously approved helicopter-accessible drill sites may also be drilled
Proposed road improvements to Lovell Road from its intersection with SR 160 approx 11 miles to its terminus, to install low water crossings, flatten cut slopes, widen shoulders, reconstruct a failing berm, and make improvements to cutbanks.
Fronteer Gold proposes to explore for mineral resources at 17 drill sites. Project would require 4,925-ft of new road construction and 3,925-ft of overland travel. Approximately 3.4 acres would be disturbed.
Install 4 Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) to collect weather and climate data to support training and air operations at MWTC. Leavitt lake site will serve the Bridgeport Avalanche Center in safety messages for backcountry use.
Proposed treatments include mechanical (mastication and/or chipping), hand (chainsaws and/or handtools), prescribed fire (broadcast and/or pile), and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community.
Minerals Exploration Project to be conducted for up to one year following Project start-up (including earthwork reclamation and seeding). Use of existing access and the construction of temporary exploration road, drill pads, sumps and a staging area.
proposal is to conduct exploration drilling for locatable minerals from 6 constructed drill sites . Total project disturbance is estimated at 0.5 acres. Activities, includi
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is preparing an environmental assessment addressing forest restoration and fuels reduction activities on National Forest System lands currently authorized for training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center.
MCMWTC proposes to upgrade their communications infrastructure by constructing or replacing communications towers and associated facilities at 3 existing and 3 new locations in the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
USFS proposal to reduce hazardous fuels on about 700 acres around Markleeville, Markleevillage, & Shay Creek. Treatments would include thinning brush and conifers (including pinyon pine) up to 24" dbh, and prescribed burning.
Issue a special use permit to the State of Nevada for the construction, operation and maintenance of a 24 inch water transmission pipeline, approximately 766 feet in length. The pipeline would be placed in a 10 foot right of way in an existing road.
USFS proposal to reauthorize livestock grazing analysis on 8 cattle allotments on the Santa Rosa Ranger District using updated proper use criteria. 10/30/09 ROD was remanded in part. Forest will prepare a Supplement containing additional analysis.
ORMAT Technologies is proposing to construct and operat a geothermal power plant northeast of Austin, Nevada. Majority of project will be on BLM administered lands. A portion of the powerline will cross National Forest System lands.
This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the sagebrush habitats in the northern portion of the Toiyabe Mountain Range.
Mineral exploration drilling project to locate mineral ore body. Approximately 1500 feet of road construction and cross-country travel will be used to access 8 drill sites.
USFS proposal to construct a recreation complex to provide a variety of recreation and education opportunities in a environmentally sensitive manner. Opportunities could include a visitor center, campgrounds, picnic area, and multiple trail systems.
Reduce fuels on approximately 15 acres of a 40 acre parcel. Project activities include mastication on up to 15 acres although hand thinning, and chipping may occur on some areas too rocky or inaccessible for mastication. Some seeding may also occur.
USFS proposal to enhance and expand aspen stands while reducing fuels on 800 acres near Monitor Pass, Alpine County. Treatments would include removal of encroaching conifers & mature aspen through fuelwood permits and prescribed burning.
The goal of the Monitor Pass Habitat Restoration Project is to restore and enhance aspen stands, as well as improve and restore sage grouse habitat within the project boundary. The project is located in Alpine County, California.
This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the sagebrush habitats in the eastern portions of the Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor mountain ranges. This project will benefit sage grouse and mule deer.
A gate would be installed in the entrance of a cave located in the north Snake Range in eastern Nevada. The gate would be designed to allow for normal passage for bats and airflow and other small wildlife species that may use the cave for shelter.
The FS proposes to issue a Special Use Permit to NV Dept. of Wildlife to construct three gallinaceous guzzlers to provide permanent water sources for small game and wildlife populations with the intent of improving upland game bird hunting.
In partnership with Nevada Department of Wildlife, aerially seed 7,165 acres over a 9,852-acre area on the Mountain City Ranger District with a native seed mix to restore habitat for greater sage-grouse and mule deer.
This project proposes to drill a test well as a preliminary assessment to determine if sufficient groundwater is accessible in the proposed location to be used for the future Mountain Springs Fire Complex.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Special Use Permit to Clark County to construct a 70-foot radio/microwave tower to replace an existing tower currently operated by Clark County Metropolitan Police Department.
Under the Proposed Action a full complement of new vehicles, weapons systems/ordnance, engineer systems, aircraft, and equipment would be employed to augment the current set of training exercises.
Hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management within the analysis area located along the Mount Rose Highway corridor. Proposed treatments include mechanical, prescribed fire, and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community.
The Forest Service proposes to amend the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe special use permit to authorize downhill skiing and associated improvements in the Atoma area and construction of a water tank on the westernmost portion of the permit boundary.
USFS proposal for fuels reduction on approximately 800 acres using mechanical equipment and chainsaws to thin small trees and shrubs to modify wildfire hazard near residences and other developments. Wet season prescribed burning is being considered.
The FS proposes to approve the NV Dept of Transportation to replace the existing shelter for their avalanche control equipment off HWY 431 near Mt. Rose summit.
Approximately 5,300 acres, the project consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines. Improves wildlife habitat, forest health, and fuel reduction. COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS 11/20/20.
National Gold Mining Corporation proposes to conduct a ten year exploration drilling program on Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and private lands located in the historic National Mining District, Santa Rosa Mountain Range, Nevada.
The proposed action is to remove and relocate approx 650 feet of the existing Angel Peak 401 on-ground powerline on the north side of Angel Peak, approx 100 feet south, into an underground trench with vault buried under an existing paved road.
Newcrest Resources proposes a 10 year minerals exploration project. Phase 1 of the project will include up to 22 drill sites, one temporary aquatic organism passage culvert, six miles of temporary road and 23.98 acres of surface disturbance.
Nexus Gold Corp proposes a small scale drilling program (less than one year) at their Walker Ridge Project site in Elko County, NV. The program is anticipated to create approximately 4 acres of surface disturbance.
Proposal is to construct a permanent fish passage barrier/gauging station on the North Fork Humboldt River, Once constructed the barrier would isolate Lahontan cutthroat trout in upstream portions of the North Fork Humboldt River from non-native fish
Project is to repair and stabilize headcuts and eroded areas within meadows and adjacent ephemeral stream channel segments within several portions of the headwaters of the North Fork Little Humboldt River.
USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sage-steppe, mtn shrub, and aspen communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within a 78,000 acre project boundary.
Proposal is to implement targeted grazing treatments on three sites. This study is designed to reduce litter cover and depth and decrease quantity and quality of invasive annual grass germination sites across the landscape.
Proponent plans to drill up to 46 sites within a 2,375 acre exploration project boundary. The total amount of surface disturbance associated with exploration roads, drill sites, and sumps would be approximately 13.5 acres.
OceanaGold US Holdings Inc proposes drilling reverse-circulation drill holes from 24 sites on NFS lands on western flank of Spring Peak. Purpose is to explore for presence of locatable minerals. Duration of project and reclamation less than 1 year.
Proposal to reduce vegetative conditions and interrupt continuous stands of fuel in the wildland-urban interface to create defensible space around communities and allow for safe fire suppression or evacuation.
Excavation of exploration pits to collect subsurface samples for resource evaluation at up to 5 discreet sites within the project area. The proposed exploration pits will each have a working area with dimensions of approximately 8 ft. by 12 ft
Forest Service proposal is to treat vegetation to reduce hazardous fuels conditions and improve forest health on 2 Wildland Urban Interface parcels totaling approximately 150 acres, by cutting, piling and burning, and possible mechanical mastication
Ronald Osterhoudt is seeking a special use permit to formally authorize road repair and maintenance on a short section of road. The repair and maintenance would consist of the installation of a culvert and repair of a stream crossing at Willow Creek.
Joint project with Ely BLM District to treat approximately 40,000 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands spread across multiple jurisdictions. Objectives are to eliminate hazardous concentrations of fuels and improve sagesteppe habitat.
Proponent proposes to expand the existing clay mine. One pit would be expanded and one new pit developed. clay would be trucked off forest to a rail siding in Wabuska.
Project would establish a motorized crossing of the Pacific Crest Trail for snowmobile traffic in winter months. Crossing of Pacific Crest Trail would be at Sonora Pass; south of California Highway 108.
USFWS/CDFG proposal to restore the threatened Paiute cutthroat trout by eradicating non-native trout from 9.1 mi of historic PCT habitat in the Silver King Creek drainage (Carson-Iceberg Wilderness), using the the piscicide rotenone.
NEPA Analysis for the Management of the Pancake Complex Wild Horse and Burro. This includes the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
UMINES Company LLC is proposing to drill long holes underground from three drill stations. Surface use proposed is to place a compressor and generator near the mine portal. A camp trailer would be placed near the site for the workmen.
Approximately 3.51 miles of existing trail rehabilitation and/or restoration, and re-routing of social trails; Approximately 3.09 miles of road to trail conversion and new trail construction.
Pediment Gold LLC proposes drilling 5 exploration holes from 5 pads for mineral sampling accessed by three miles existing roads, five miles overland (cross-country) travel and 0.75 miles road construction in segments to negotiate steep terrain.
Proposal is to for drilling on 11 drill sites and construction of Approx 3/4 mile of temp drill road. Use of 1/10 mile of overland travel. 10 of 11 drill sites with Toquima Cave Inventoried Roadless Area.
The Pickel Meadow restoration project will reactivate the alluvial fan at the upstream end of the meadow, repair a diversion structure within the meadow, and improve aquatic habitat within the West Walker River.
Proposed activities include dry auger exploration of placer deposits from 139 closely-spaced test sites. Depth of individual penetrations are not to exceed 30 feet. Existing, Forest Service system and non-system roads will be utilized for access.
Exploration drilling for locatable minerals in the Wilson Mining District. Activities would include drilling (a)4 groundwater exploration wells(b)9 mineral exploration holes(c)6 geotechnical engineering auger holes(d)11 test pits for soil evaluation.
The Forest Service in conjunction with BLM, is proposing to develop approximately 40 acres of National Forest System Lands for facilities to provide temporary housing, hotshot operations facilities, workshop, storage and fleet parking.
The Poeville Fire burned approximately 2,900 acres in June 2020 and resulted in the loss of crucial winter range. Past fires in the area have diminished habitat availability and habitat quality. The project would improve degraded habitat.
Mineral exploration drilling at up to 17 drill sites with more than one borehole possible at each site. Due to gentle slopes and lack of brush or trees, access will be by overland travel routes of up to 11,200 feet long from existing roads.
Proposed use of prescribed fire and mechanical and hand treatments to reduce hazardous fuels across approximately 700 acres located in and adjacent to wildland urban interface (WUI).
The Forest is proposing to permit the construction of a water diversion structure and irrigation pipeline on Pratt Creek to restore irrigation water to the PX Ranch. The construction of the pipeline will replace an existing non-functional ditch.
The overall project purpose is to improve the quality of rural broadband in Nevada, California, and Oregon and provide connectivity between regional hubs.
Project consists of surface reverse circulation drilling from four drill sites with up to two drill holes per site. Maximum depth of the drill holes will not exceed 1000 feet. Drill sites will be accessed via existing roads or cross-country travel.
Quantum Minerals proposes to drill approx. 40 exploration drill holes from 10-12 drill sites, construct approx. 4000 feet of new road and excavate up to 500 feet of exploration trenching for a total of approx. 3 acres of disturbance.
Replace existing solar array with an approximately 16'x 44'solar array to facilitate collocation of AT&T/FirstNet equipment. Solar replacement is within existing disturbed area, no vegetation removal, no new access roads.
Repair and maintenance at three recreation sites - Toquima Cave, Bald Mtn. Wash Petroglyphs, and Hot Creek Charcoal Kilns. Propject analysis will be completed. It shows as cancelled here because publishing in the SOPA is not required.
Installation of a radio repeater on Job's Peak. The repeater is in a shelter that is approximately five feet cube, with a 20 foot antennae on top of the shelter, and will be installed on the ground surface. There will be no ground disturbance.
The purpose of the spring enhancement project is to improve habitat conditions for Railroad Valley spring fish, a Federally Threatened protected species under the Endangered Species Act.
Construct a flood diversion structure in Rainbow Canyon to divert runoff and debris flows from impacting homes and infrastructure on the east side of the Rainbow Subdivision.
FS will prepare a Wilderness Management Plan for Rainbow Mountain Wilderness and LaMadre Mountain Wilderness in cooperation with Bureau of Land Management.
The project will be removed from the SOPA because a Decision Memo is not needed to document the project decision. Restoration of the habitat for Webber ivesia will include placing rock along the edge of existing roads to stop off road travel.
Stabilize three headcuts on Rattlesnake Canyon; replace culvert with low-water crossing; realign road (<500 feet). Project withdrawn by Forest Service.
Construction, operation and maintenance of Avalanche Control System near Red Lake Peak on Hwy 88 in Alpine County, California. Construct 2 new 6'x6' shelters to house oxygen and propane and renew existing permit including 9 exploders and 5 shelters.
The proposed action for this right-of-way includes the construction activities and operations associated with the development of an approx 450-mile-long buried fiber optic line from Reno to Las Vegas including 5 miles on the Forest Service.
Following the 2013 Carpenter 1 fire significant watershed damage has occurred in the Harris Springs Watershed. The proposed project would address erosion form monsoonal events in the upper Harris Springs Canyon Watershed.
Planning and construction of approximately 29 miles of a non-motorized trail system in or connecting to the Mt. Rose Wilderness near Reno, Nevada on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Renew 10 existing road permits to Great Basin Trail Road Users Assoc., Lincoln Gold US Corp., David Womack, Burton Packard, Spooner Summit HOA, Stuart Merrill, J.R. Simplot Company, Ramez Reno, The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
The project covers drilling exploration core drill holes from a maximum of thirty-three (33) separate drill sites/pads on NFS-managed lands. Up to five (5) drill holes are proposed for each pad
This project proposes to improve approximately 15,900 acres of sage-grouse habitat by reducing pinyon-juniper cover in the project area, thus increasing habitat connectivity, decreasing available perches for predators, and reducing wildfire risk.
Rural Telephone Company has applied to both the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service requesting authorization to construct a telecommunication fiber optic line between
Murphy Hot Springs, Idaho and Jarbidge Nevada.
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest proposes to reconstruct and maintain existing trails surrounding the SMVG.USFS designated trails receiving maintenance will include the Kunav Huveep, Acastus, Rat Pack, & Escarpment Trails.
This project will involve the use of crews with chainsaws to cut and leave Phase I and II (Less than 100 years old) pinyon-Juniper trees to restore sagebrush and mountain brush communities.
Fencing Sagehen Spring and its associated meadow from excess use by wild horses to allow the riparian habitat to recover and to protect the spring source and meadow from permanent degradation and/or loss.
A fence will be constructed between Ft. McDermitt and National Forest Service Administered lands on the North end of the Santa Rosa Ranger District, also a portion of existing fence will be reconstructed.
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest proposes to conduct meadow restoration at three meadows within the West Walker River watershed, to improve function and create and enhance Yosemite toad habitat.
Clean up the fire debris in early May, 2019 (following the USFS site visit/approval) and be working on the foundation in May and June. We would begin building the cabin kit in August and have it weather-tight by October.
The US Forest Service is proposing to purchase and install two single riser vault restroom buildings and a single, triple-panel informational kiosk in Scotts Lake dispersed camping area as well as two, two-panel kiosk in faith valley
Proposal is for conducting mineral exploration at nine drill sites. Access would be by existing roads and the construction of less than 1 mile of temporary drill roads.
This project will involve the reclamation of approximately 11.5 miles of unauthorized roads to reduce soil erosion, reduce sedimentation into streams, and reduce road densities to improve habitats for wildlife.
The Smokey Valley TV District is seeking a renewal of their special use authorization for an existing communication facility located on Shoshone peak near Round Mountain. This is purley a renewal of exsisting facilities with no new disturbances.
Drill from 25 drill sites accessed from existing roads and 1,463 ft. of cross-country travel routes. There will be no road construction. Exploration will be carried out by up to two track or truck mounted drills. Total disturbance is 1.5 acres.
Proposal to install a solar array 10 feet high by 24 feet long at the Snow Valley Peak Communication Site. The new solar array would replace the existing 10 feet tall by 12 feet long solar array and the existing solar array will be removed.
Set six posts (three on each side of river) as anchors for high tension rope crossing. By installing the poles the trees will no longer be utilized. These poles will be buried 4'into and incased in concrete for stability and long term use.
Project located near Jerritt Canyon Mine. About 500 acres of temporary road and drill pad disturbance are proposed. Concurrent reclamation would require same amount of existing disturbance at the mine site to be recontoured prior to new disturbance
This project will maintain and enhance sagebrush/mountain brush communities which provide important habitats for sage grouse, mule deer and sagebrush obligate species by cutting small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the brush communities.
Project includes seeding of approx. 10,000 acres; replacement of approx. 160 miles of burned fences; planting of trees on 10 acres; road maintenance of Forest System Roads impacted by the fire, and repair of damaged livestock water developments.
To determine the mineral resource potential of an area southeast of the Taylor Mine by collecting samples from 17 boreholes up to 850 ft deep. 14 drill pads would be constructed next to existing roads and accessed by overland travel totaling 300 ft.
Lake Tahoe Adventures has requested renewal of its outfitter/guide permit for guided snowmobile tours in the Hope Valley area of the Carson Ranger District. New permit would be eligible for a term of 10 years.
Radius Gold Inc. proposes exploration drilling for locatable minerals from 22 constructed drill pads on the west flack of Spring Peak, Mineral County, NV. Duration of the project is less than one year.
The forest service in cooperation with NDOW proposes to restore Bi-State sage-grouse and winter mule deer habitat burned in the Spring Peak Fire (2013) through a combination of soil stabilization and seeding/planting native species.
Proposal to issue a 30 year communication lease to NV Energy for the construction, operation and maintenance of microwave equipment to support their smart meter program at the Steamboat Hills Communication Site.
T-Mobile is proposing to co-locate new wireless communication equipment at an existing communication site on the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. T-Mobile would add (6) new panel antennas.
Contruct a non-motorized trail accross a small section of National Forest Land that would be part of the Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway. The length of the trail would be approximately 2100 feet.
Post-fire restoration to focus on fuels reduction, reforestation, and revegetation on approximately 3,000 acres within the Tamarack fire. Located in Alpine County, California.
Forest Service proposal to construct multi-use, non-motorized trails and trailhead parking as an extension of the trails system proposed for the Middle Kyle Complex Project.
The proposal is to authorize the relocation of telecommunication equipment from Camp Foxtail to Camp Lee by replacing 2,100 feet of aerial telephone cable and 415 feet of underground cable to a forest service facility.
Round Mountain Gold proposes to conduct exploration at up to 34 drill sites. Approximately 18,300 feet of temporatry drill road would be built to access the drill sites.
Drill from 61 drill sites up to 3 holes per site. Construct less than 5,000 feet of temporary road. and utilize 5,234 feet of cross-country travel to access many of the drill sites. Surface disturbance will total 10.8 acres.
Proposal is to seed the lower elevation burned area of the 2011 Tom Basin Fire. Restoration work will consist of planting a mixture of native and non-native plant species designed to restore mule deer winter range and sage grouse habitat.
The Town of Kingston Nevada is seeking to renew an existing special use authorization to continue operation of a 200,000 gallon municipal water tank near the town of Kingston.
Raft River Cooperative has proposed to install a new powerline spur in the vicinity of the Trail Creek Road. Purpose of the spur is to bring power to an existing telephone equipment cabinet. Powerline is for 2 power poles and is 300 ft in length.
Installation and maintenance of 2 streamflow gaging stations on Wolf Creek and the East Fork of the Carson River above Silver Creek. The stations would include a data logger, battery, solar panel, and sensor for measurments indise waterproof box.
The purpose and need for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity. It is proposed to conduct fuels reduction treatment on approximatley 1875 acres around the Twin Lakes area.
This project will involve the construction of approximately 10.5 Miles of fence adjacent to US Highway 6 near Currant Summit. This Project will create a large riparian exclosure along Currant Creek and reduce potential safety concerns.
The objective of the Unauthorized Motorized Route Restoration (UMR) Project is to close and restore 73 miles of illegal off highway vehicle (OHV) routes created by unauthorized uses.
The Forest Service is evaluating a proposal to improve the parking areas and trailhead amenities in the Upper Kyle Canyon Trailhead Complex (Mary Jane Falls and Old Ski Tow parking areas).
The remediation plan is to consolidate the waste at each portion of the site and cover it with approximately two feet of soil, mounding as needed so surface water runs off. At UVC there will be a berm to direct surface water away from the mound.
Proponent plans to add additional telecommunications equipment and facilities to 2 exisitng communcation sites - Pennsylvania Hill Site and Independence Mine Site. Purpose is to provide cellular phone coverage to Northern Elko County.
To authorize a comminication site including an equiptment shelter, propane generator, and a propane tank. The antenna equipment will be placed on an existing tower owned by AT&T.
University of Nevada proposes to install virtual fencing system for cattle grazing on the Cottonwood Creek Allotment. System consists of placing two small towers to communicate signals between collars and computer. Each tower is 42" x 37".
The Forest is proposing disposal of property located in Carson City, Nevada. The property would be sold through an online auction conducted by the General Services Administration.
Vista Towers proposal to construct, maintain, and operate 3 communications facilities for cellular phone coverage near Wild Oat Mountain, Douglas Co, NV, and Sonora Junction and North Bridgeport, Mono Co, CA
Newmont Mining Corporation is proposing to drill at six drill sites. Up to 4,400 feet of new road would be built and 2.3 miles of cross country travel routes would be utilized.
USFS proposal to reconstruct the Ward Mountain Campground, including replacement of restrooms, water system improvements, shade structures; new tables and grills; improvements to roads and trails; and other improvements.
This project will create an OHV Connector Trail that provides access and links existing roads and trails on the east side of Ward Mountain to Existing roads and Trails on the west side of Ward Mountain.
This project will involve the Decommissioning and revegetation of unauthorized routes. The method of decommissioning will vary by route and other factors. The methods will also consider the level of natural vegetation recovery that is occurring.
Reduce the ecological departure from the reference conditions by reducing Fire Regime Condition Class (FRCC) and reduce the threat of wildfire to City of Ely and surrounding area, and improve wildlife habitat. Using a variety of treatment methods.
Forest Service is proposing to reduce vegetative fuel loading on federally managed lands in the southern portion of the East Humboldt range to improve timber and vegetation condition and wildlife habitat.
Renew 5 expired authorizations for existing water storage and water transmission lines to Indian Hills General Improvement District, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Rosemount Water Co. and Douglas County.
This proposed action consists of two main activities: Aspen stand restoration, and habitat improvement activities for TES species. Aspen stand restoration would consist of reducing conifer encroachment to increasing aspen regeneration and diversity.
Purpose is to adjust the designated route system in the West Carson River Watershed to allow motor vehicle use on spur routes to dispersed recreation sites, to close routes with no physiscal access, and to reclaim some defunct NFS roads.
Multi-year exploration using existing roads and constructing new over a ten year duration. Project will be phased with proposed phase 1 road construction of .83 miles and surface disturbance of 2.5 acres. Total of 100 acres over plan duration.
Exploration is proposed to occur over 15 years. Project will use 14.6 miles of existing road and add up to 160 acres of new disturbance over the duration of the project, for a total disturbance of 200 acres.
The Bridgeport Ranger District is proposing to improve habitat for Bi-State sage-grouse and other wildlife through stream/meadow restoration in the Wheeler Creek area.
White Pine County is seeking an amendment to their existing special use permit to authorize a large renovation of the facilities located at the organization camp near success summit.
The Forest service plans to mitgate around 180 safety hazards posed by abandoned mine features including adits, shafts and declines. These closure will include foam plugs, grates, and bat-friendly gates and cupolas.
This project will involve the use of heavy equipment to place rock material below the low water crossing on the White River Road. This project will stabilize the dry wash, reduce potential for the road to wash out, address potential safety issues.
Forest Service proposed to establish appropriate management levels (AMLs) for eleven Wildhorse and Burro Territories on the Monitor, Hot Creek, and Toquima Mountain Ranges,
Western Exploration is proposing a 10-year phased exploration project with an estimate of 100 acres of disturbance. Concurrent reclamation will be utilized when feasible to limit the amount of surface disturbance present at any one time.
This project involves the cutting of pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the mountain brush habitats in Duck Creek basin on the west side of the Schell Creek Mountain Range. This treatment will retain and enhance the sagebrush-grass community.
