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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Olympic 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.
Proposed issuance of new leases to American Tower Corporation and Accu-Comm, Inc. to replace expired leases, for continued operation and maintenance of communications facilities at Buck Mountain Communications Site.
Precommercially thin about 5900 acres over a 5 year period. Acres to be thinned were harvested between 1970 and about 1992. Thinning will promote desired stand conditions.
The issuance of a new communications site lease to AT&T for collocation on an existing Verizon Wireless monopole, and ground space for a new equipment shelter/ related equipment at the North Point Communications Site.
American Tower Corporation on behalf of T-Mobile, proposes to modify an existing telecommunications facility located at the North Point Communication Site with the addition of a backup generator pad.
Proposal to commercial thin second growth forest to increase structural diversity and late successional habitat development. New NEPA analysis to be completed following withdraw of the September 15, 2006 decision.
The proposed project would improve fish passage in Bockette Creek at the FSR 2902 crossing by placing log structures, spawning gravel, and rock structures directly below the culvert outlet to raise water levels through the crossing.
Restore habitat complexity, fish utilization, and natural flow at Haag Springs and an inlet stream of the Bogy-Tucker pond. In-stream structures (wood) would be modified to improve habitat connectivity and quality for coho salmon.
The Bonidou Pit has been identified as the rock source for the activities approved in the Sitkum Commercial Thinning Decision Notice/FONSI. This pit is also used for road maintenance and other projects requiring rock in the vicinity.
Develop Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system and staging area in the Bonidu area within the North Fork Calawah watershed. The proposal would provide about 22 miles of interlinking trails and close/rehabilitate about 6 miles of user created trails.
The proposed project would decommission or decommission and convert to trail approximately 36 miles of existing classified roads in the Calawah Watershed.
Proposal to improve wildlife habitat by thinning 2,300 acres of forest stands with commercial timber sales or hand felling, hauling logs on forest roads, developing rock pits, planting native species, and replacing two fish culvert barriers.
Amendment to CenturyLink's current special use permit to include the installation, operation, and maintenance of approximately 7,500 feet of new buried fiber optic cable along the north side of South Shore RD in Quinault, on USFS land.
This project is for the reissuance of a special use permit to Jose Cisneros-Sanchez for the continued presence of several shake mill structures on National Forest System land, for a period of 20 years.
Clallam County Public Utility District (PUD) proposed to covert 1.2 miles of over-head line to buried line adjacent to Hwy 101 in the Klahoway Campground administrative site area. Trench will be 18" deep x 42" wide
Replacement of two authorizations with a single new special use permit to Clallam County PUD #1, authorizing the continued operation and maintenance of existing buried and aerial power transmission and distribution lines, for a term of 20 years.
Remove 4 to 6 large rootwads from Col Bob Trail #851 to re-establish trail access for hikers and stock users. It is anticipated that explosives will be needed to remove these trail obstructions.
Proposal to eradicate non-native, invasive plants at Cranberry Bog that have nearly overrun the southern portion of the bog, and restore the native plant component of this uncommon habitat through active restoration.
Reissuance of a 20-year expired Special Use Permit for use and maintenance of a private road on National Forest System land to provide access to a private residence. The driveway leaves Herrick Road at milepost 0.5 and extends 800' east.
Thinning 7 acres of second growth forest for late successional habitat development. Reconstruction of 0.1 miles of temporary road. Will be implemented with Cubbie timber sale approved by Upper S Fork Skokomish Vegetation Mgmt EA decision (2013).
Washington State Department of Natural Resources proposes to construct two new spur roads to access State timberlands. Lengths are 1030 feet and 1700 feet.
The Washington State Deptartment of Natural Resources is proposing to access state land via National Forest System road 3030000 and a new spur approximately 1200 feet long.
The Army Corps of Engineers requests a reauthorization of their existing permit to conduct training exercises at locations and schedules specifically approved in advance on the Olympic National Forest.
The project would design and install log jam structures on NF lands to enhance density and distribution of natural large woody debris in the Dosewallips River. Heavy equipment would construct log jams, helicopters may be used to transport trees.
Forest Service Road 2610 washed out during the January 2002 storm event. Environmental analysis will be conducted to determine access to Olympic National Park and Forest Service campgrounds.
Work would reduce operational maintenance level (ML) from ML2 to ML1 on storm-damaged 2610-010 at milepost 0.2 to 0.9. Removed fills would be used to repair damaged sections of 2610-012 from milepost 0.0 to 0.3 to put it back into service as an ML2.
Four bedrock locations along the Duckabush Trail will be blasted to maintain safe use and accessibility by pack animals. Total length of treatment is less than 100 linear ft. hand tools and blasting charges will only be used.
Partner with the Jamestown Sklallam tribe to construct 15 large wood jams and stabilize 3 naturally occurring wood jams in the Grey Wolf and Dungeness Rivers.
Log jam construction on the Dungeness and Gray Wolf Rivers to improve fish habitat. Log jam construction requires harvest of trees 18 to 27 inches in diameter on up to 2 acres off Forest Road 2878080.
Treatment of about 25 miles of roads identified in the Dungeness Watershed Action Plan as impacting or at risk of impacting aquatic resources. Treatment may include road closures, road decommissioning, or road to trail conversions.
Maintain rearing and spawning habitat for adult and juvenile salmon and trout. Gravel will be added to maintain spawning areas and small brush bundles will be modified to improve juvenile cover.
Wildlife habitat enhancement activities on up to 500 acres. Includes removal of small trees (<18" dbh) and shrubs using hand tools to expand existing openings or create new openings (less than 5 acres; generally <1 acre) in densely stocked stands.
Proposal to commercially thin approximately 3,300 acres of young, previously managed forest stands in the East Fork Humptulips watershed, on the Pacific Ranger District.
Proposed issuance of new permits to Grays Harbor County Public Utility District (PUD) #1 and Mason County PUD #1 to replace expired permits, for continued operation and maintenance of existing buried and aerial electric transmission lines.
Forest Service Road (FSR) 2870-0230 at Milepost (MP) 1.3 maintenance within the right-of-way, to recondition road, parking lot and replacement of 36" culvert. Maintenance includes regrading, compacting and resurfacing to restore recreational access.
Road maintenance within the right-of-way prism for FS-2610 (crossing at Case Creek), FS-2620 (repair culvert and washout), and FS-2650 (pipe replacement).
Issuance of a new 10-year Private Road permit to Rayonier Forest Resources for short road segments on National Forest land outside Forest boundary to provide access to private timberlands.
Replace two existing 6-foot diameter culverts with either a bridge or a larger culvert that is designed to allow passage for fish and other aquatic organisms.
Proposal by Rayonier to open a closed segment of FS Road 2923-060, use it for timber haul, and close it again after use is complete. The use of a 200-foot skid road is also proposed.
Replace two existing culverts at mileposts 3.0 and 3.5 with new Q100 culverts. Remove unsuitable fill material and replace with suitable material. Install riprap at inlet and outlet. All work is within the road prism.
Proposal to grant an easement to Green Diamond Resource Company for a segment of road approx. 200 feet in length, to provide access to their lands in the Satsop River watershed.
Termination of easements acquired by the USFS for a segment of Road 30 that has been bypassed by construction of a reroute.The USFS will share in the cost of decommissioning a segment of the abandoned road on State lands.
Request from RD Merrill Company for authorization to reconstruct and use a 0.25-mile segment of FS Road 3079 and a 0.05-mile segment of unclassified road known as FS Road 3079-011 Spur, to provide access to private lands.
The existing information kiosk and fee station were constructed in the 1950s and are in poor structural condition. The structure would be removed and replaced with a three-panel information kiosk which would also serve as the campground fee station.
Proposal to replace current bathroom with precast concrete comfort station with four flush units and would also include a walk-in fiberglass enclosure to house the electrical panels and would update the concrete walkway.
Removal of infected trees, or at risk of infection from root disease, that are a safety hazard within the Falls View Campground. Proposed activities within the 22 acre campground include tree removal and revegetation of the site with native species.
Replace the existing 48 inch culvert with a 120 inch culvert. This upgrade would accomodate higher stream flows including debris, significantly reduce the likelihood of this crossing failing, and continue to provide vehicle access on FSR 2922.
Green Diamond Resource Company has applied for authorizations to (1) reconstruct, use, and decommission FSR 2200-015 (2) haul rock and timber on FSR 22, and (3) use three trees as tailholds for harvest of unit GH-140.
Replacement of a special use permit authorizing the continued operation and maintenance of existing buried and aerial power transmission and distribution lines, for a period of 20 years. The action will replace two permits issued in 1979 and 1980.
Modify Grays Harbor County Public Utilities District existing Special Use Permit to remove or top up to six trees that are interfering with transmission from the Neilton Point electronic site.
About four acres of young-growth conifers to the north of the currently developed area. The timber would be cut and removed through a small commercial timber sale. A short existing unclassified road would be developed to provide access from FSR2923.
Commercially variable density thin (thinning, heavy thinning, gaps up to two acres in size, and skips) up to 70 harvest acres, through a timber sale and/or stewardship contract (uneven-aged harvesting).
Hood Canal Communications (HCC) is proposing to modify their existing special use permit to include the installation of new fiber optic cable along sections of the Dosewallips Road, the Duckabush Road, and Highway 101 that cross over FS land.
Restoration thinning (commercial harvest) of about 70 acres to accelerate the development of late-successional forest structure and wildlife habitat. Includes replacement of one culvert at MP 0.22 of Forest Road 2204000.
Commercially variable density thin (thinning, heavy thinning, gaps up to two acres in size, and skips) up to 70 harvest acres, to be achieved through a timber sale/stewardship contract (uneven-aged harvesting).
Authorize Interfor to tie onto five trees or stumps on Kugel Ridge (off of FS Road 2929) adjacent to Kugel Den Timber Sale on DNR land. The selected trees would be left on site and standing.
To add the herbicide aminopyralid to the list of approved ones in the Forest Plan. This amendment is a relatively minor modification to the invasive plant program. It would not approve any projects on the ground. Project-level analysis is required.
The proposed action is the issuance of a new 20-year special use permit to Jefferson County PUD for the operation and maintenance of 0.8 miles of existing buried power distribution lines.
Purpose is to improve safety and address maintenance needs of the water source, delivery and pump systems at the Klahowya Campground administrative site.
Permanent repair to the west end of the Lake Cushman Bridge, located on FSR 2451000 at mile post 0.2, damaged in a 2007 storm. The existing temporary repair does not provide safe and adequate vehicle access to the Elk Creek and Four Stream areas.
Reissue a 20-year term Special Use Permit authorizing Lake Quinault Water Company to operate and maintain a domestic water transmission system that provides potable water to the south shore of Lake Quinault.
Lake Sutherland Water District has held a special use permit for operation and maintenance of a water transmission to Mallard Cove Subdivision. The permit has expired, and reissuance of a new 10-year authorization is proposed.
Oregon State Univsity paleoearthquake research entails lake sediment core sampling in 4 lakes beds on the Olympic National Forest: Beaver Lk, Lena Lk, Spider Lk, Jefferson Lk. Cores are 2.5 in. wide and up to 10 meters deep.
Proposal to improve water & wastewater systems, additionally deferred maintenance actions inlcuding flooring, ADA accessibility, bathroom rebuild at the Louella Cabin Recreation Rental and administrative site.
This project would replace four trail bridges on the lower Big Quilcene trail. Bridge sites would remain in their existing locations. New bridge structures may be flown in.
Vegetation management (timber harvest) and restoration treatments on about 4,500 acres to improve and restore late successional forest habitat conditions for wildlife and watershed health and to contribute to local economies.
This project proposes the commercial thinning of approximately 63 acres of 60-year-old second growth forest stands to accelerate the development of late successional characteristics.
Proposal to build a 2.5-mile trail linking Hwy 101 Mt Muller trailhead to Jasmine Meadow, west of the peak of Mt Muller. Most of the proposed trail uses follows old logging roads, railroad grades, or fireline, with some sections of new construction.
As part of sustainable recreation strategy and resource protection the two single-seat vault toilet structures at the north trailhead of Mt Walker would be removed and rehabilitated.
Issue a 20-year Special Use Permit to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to install a Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) site. The SNOTEL will occupy approximately 0.4 acres with an additional buffer zone of 400 feet.
Removal of unauthorized stairs and blocking unauthorized trails near the overlook on the Murhut Falls Trail, Trail #828. Construction of a log railing at the overlook and improved log barriers along the trail.
Murphy Logging is logging a Washington Dept. of Natural Resource sale adjacent to Ntl. Forest and has requested one permit for up to 6 tailholds to yard using suspension yarding. Trees will be strapped and no trees will be felled or removed.
Reissuance of a special use permit to NRCS for two existing SNOTEL sites, and one new site that includes the proposal to change the status of approx. 1,500 ft. of FS road 2353-230 from an open public road to administrative access only.
Proposed issuance of a new 10-year lease to Westside Communications, US Cellular, WCLA, and Quinault Indian Nation for continued operation of a commercial mobile radio service at Neilton Point. No construction or new activities are proposed.
Proposal to cut trees around the perimeter of the Neilton Point Communications Site that are encroaching on facilities or have the potential to interfere with transmissions. Tree removal would be accomplished through a small timber sale.
Amendment to an existing communications site lease for New Cingular Wireless to include the addition of a backup generator, associated raised steel platform, and utility conduits to their existing equipment at the Neilton Point Communication Site.
Second growth managed stands have developed pockets of blowdown as a result of the 2007-8 winter storms. The stands will be analyzed for restoration of forest habitat, forest health, volume removal and economic considerations.
Vegetation management (timber harvest) and restoration treatments on 4,000 acres to accelerate development of late-successional forest habitat conditions for wildlife and watershed health, and to contribute to local economies.
Dispose, either through off-site removal or demolition/salvage sale, two houses on site. No ground disturbance; above ground removal of structures only.
Sell property that is surplus to Forest Service needs. The property contains a number of structures\improvements, including but not limited to two residences.
The project would remove and dispose of two open-sided, wooden trailer shed structures, and 9 storage sheds. These structures are in poor condition and a safety hazard and were previously part of the administrative residential site that is unoccupied
Construct 12.1 miles of paved trail as part of a non-motorized trail from Port Townsend to La Push. AASHTO trail stds include 2' shoulder, 10' asphalt surface, and 4' natural surface. Approx. 10.9 mi. will be on existing rds, trails and RR grades.
The forest will assess a range of alternatives for treatment of invasive plants across 3,830 acres on the Olympic NF. This was previously a four-forest effort with the Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Hood NF, and the Columbia River Gorge NSA
Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs.
The Olympic Peninsula Guides Association (OPGA) is proposing to convert the Snider Creek Fish Rearing Facility to a public trout fishing pond to support the Kids Fishing Day in Forks, WA.
The Olympus Road Rally event is a timed car rally sanctioned by Rally America Inc. The proposed 2011 event includes several segments, one of which is on National Forest System lands on FSR 2190. The rally is scheduled for April 30 and May 1, 2011.
Navy is proposing training electronic warfare range consisting of the movement and operation of mobile emitters. This EA is tiered from previous EIS. Several sites are on Forest Service Roads. Navy documents at: http://go.usa.gov/36s35.
The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management objectives and practices and desired conditions for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail on public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6.
One-day photoshoot involving 15 people, 2 RVs and 2 SUVs along the road. Crew will implement "Leave No Trace" practices. No generator or other noise-producing equipment will be used.
Much of the shoreline of Pine Lake is dominated by the invasive weed reed canarygrass, which has greatly reduced available wildlife habitat. Proposal is to eradicate the reedcanary grass and restore the native lakeshore vegetation.
Precommercially thin up to 800 acres per year of 17 to 39 year-old trees during the next five years (Fiscal Years 2016-2020). Stands will be thinned generally to spacings of 12 to 20 feet (300 to 100 trees per acre, respectively).
Stabilize the 2527 and 2727017 road system and place in a state of temporary storage/closure. The DNR proposes to remove stream crossings on adjacent land restricting road access for the near term.
Commercially variable-density thin approximately 5,000 acres. The purpose of the project is to restore and improve late-successional habitat conditions, generate economic activity, and provide jobs in the local area.
Improve helicopter safety and address maintenance needs to buildings and infrastructure at the Quilcene administrative site. This can be achieved primarily through management of the vegetation and fuels on site.
We will dig an 18-24" deep trench using a ditch witch, replace failed water lines throughout the compound, install 7 new water sub meters, and coordinate relocation of the compound's main water meter.
Reissuance of an existing special use permit for the Quinault Indian Nation for the continued use and maintenance of an existing water transmission line on National Forest System land, for a period of 20 years.
Repair and reconstruct approximately 6.2 miles of trail, including some tread relocation and minor reconstruction, replacement of gravel surfacing, and drainage structure repair.
Add elements of forest diversity lacking in the 1996 Rail thinning through the incorporation of variable density thinning and ensure habitat features gained are not lost. The commercial thinning is proposed to occur on 70 acres.
Improve safety and access to West Fork Humptulips River. Project includes realigning existing pedestrian access path, constructing 155 ft of new pedestrian access path, and enlarging the existing parking area.
Permit Rayonier, Inc. to reconstruct approximately 400 ft of road and construct another 800 ft to access private timber land. Total right-of-way length would be 1292 ft by 60 ft in width. Total acreage would be 1.7 acres.
Permit Rayonier, Inc. to reconstruct 400 ft and construct 800 ft of road for long term access to private timber land. Reconstruct 100 ft of Forest system road. This project was proposed in 2014 but was delayed. A permit, then easement will be issued.
Request for issuance of a permit authorizing use of up to 15 trees as skyline tailholds to provide deflection for the cable logging of Rayonier Logging Block 29.534.
Rayonier, Inc. will be logging adjacent to the National Forest and has requested two permits for up to 6 tailholds to yard using suspension yarding. Trees will be strapped and no trees will be felled or removed.
Rayonier, Inc. will be logging adjacent ot NF and has requested three permits for up to 12 tailholds to yard using suspension yarding. Trees will be strapped and no trees will be felled or removed.
Authorize Rayonier to use National Forest tail holds (total of 11 tailholds) to safely achieve logging system suspension. No trees will be cut and there will be no ground disturbance on National Forest System land.
Rocky Brook Hydroelectric Limited Partnership is seeking a new 20-year special use permit for their existing facilities. The project diverts up to 40 cubic feet per second (cfs) from Rocky Brook, with a minimum in-stream flow of 5 cfs.
This project proposes to commercially thin 35 to 80 year old second growth forest stands in the Sitkum/South Fork Calawah watersheds to accelerate development of late-successional forest conditions.
The Skokomish tribe, in conjunction with WSU and WDFW. The study involves capturing cougars, fitting them with GPS collars (up to 10), and tracking their locations for up to two years. Data will help determine cougar predation on elk and other prey.
Proposal to conduct a prescribed burn to continue restoration initiated in 2002 on a 33-acre site in the Lower Skokomish River watershed that was historically maintained as open savanna habitat.
The Smithsonian requests reauthorization of their avian research permit to study the effects of dams on terrestrial avian through sampling five songbirds: American dipper, song sparrow, Pacific wren, Townsends warblers and warbling vireo.
Proposal by Rayonier to open a closed Level 1 segment of FS Road 2900-030, use it for timber haul, and close it again after use is complete. The reconstruction and use of an existing 0.4-mile spur off the 2900-030 is also proposed.
Proposal to design and install log jam structures to enhance density and distribution of natural large woody debris in the upper South Fork Skokomish River and active floodplain with the use of heavy equipment.
Decommissioning, Level 1 Closure, or decommissioning with conversion to trail on about 53 miles of classified Forest Service roads and about 5 miles of unclassified road spurs; and trail stabilization work on Trail # 872.1.
Reissue 10 expiring or expired Special Use Permits. The permits include waterlines, private road use, seismic research stations, and a patrol cabin. No changes or new ground disturbance are proposed.
Stabilization of storm damage to include: removing the failed culvert, pullback and stabilizing the eroded embankment, berming each side of the repair area, and creating cross drains to divert water away from the site.
Proposal by T-Mobile to install telecommunications facilities at the Neilton Point Communications Site consisting of a base transceiver located within a new 8 by 10 ft equipment shelter and placement of antennas on an existing monopole tower.
Issue a 30-year lease to install telecommunications at North Point Communications Site by T-Mobile. Construct a new 8 by 8 foot equipment shelter for base transceiver station equipment and placement of 4 antennas on a 100 foot monopole tower.
T-Mobile is proposing an amendment to their existing communications site lease for the installation of an emergency backup generator adjacent to their existing equipment at the Neilton Point Comm Site.
Green Diamond Resource Company has applied for a special use permit to use 3 stumps on the forest boundary as tailholds for their logging operations in the Satsop watershed. The logging operations will start April 1 and go through May 1.
Proposed issuance of new permits to Qwest Corporation DBA Centurylink QC to replace expired permit, for continued operation and maintenance of existing fiber optic and cable televison lines.
The existing culvert on Forest Road 2850 at the Trapper Creek crossing (MP 0.8), would be replaced with a structure designed to allow passage for all aquatic organisms. Structures made of rock and wood may be incorporated in the design.
A special use permit reissuance to UNAVCO INC for continuing research to monitor tectonic processes using two existing GPS monitoring devices, and one new seismic monitoring device, located at two existing sites on NFS land, for a period of 20 years.
Proposed issuance of new lease to US Cellular Corporation to replace expired lease, for continued operation and maintenance of communications facilities at Neilton Point Communications Site.
Reissuance of special use permit for military tropics and river training activities conducted twice a year on the Pacific Ranger District. Current permit expires December 31, 2011.
A proposal to commercially thin approximately 1000 acres in the Upper South Fork Skokomish River Watershed, using variable-density thinning to accelerate the development of late-successional forest characteristics.
The amendment of an existing Verizon Wireless communication site lease for a 11-foot extension to the existing 100-foot monopole to accommodate the installation of additional antennas at the North Point Communication Site.
WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife has held a special use permit for construction and maintenance of fish habitat enhancement structures near the Bogachiel River. The permit has expired, and reissuance of a new 10-year permit is proposed.
Reissue a 20-year term special use permit authorizing Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to install and use two seasonal Chinook salmon acclimation sites on the Dungeness and Gray Wolf Rivers.
The issuance of a tailhold permit to WA Department of Natural Resources for use of seven tailhold trees on USFS land (in T27N R2W sec.21) to facilitate cable yarding systems for harvest of the Pennywise timber sale on adjacent Washington State lands.
Issuance of two tailhold special use permits to the WA Department of Natural Resources. One permit is for the use of 2 tailhold trees on USFS land in T28N R2W Sec.16. The other permit is for the use of 6 tailhold trees on USFS land in T26N R2W Sec.2.
Reissue 10-year Special Use Permit to Washington Fish and Wildlife for their patrol cabin. Used for enforcement patrols. Permit area covers about 1 acre, cabin is about 700 sq ft.
Proposed issuance of a new special use permit to Wave Broadband (formerly owned by Broadstripe LLC) for contunied authorization and maintenenace of cable television transmission line (2,600 feet) covering about 0.6 acres.
This project proposes to commercially thin second growth forest stands in the W. Fork Humptulips watershed to develop forest structural complexity. Stands being considered are < 80 years old and were previously clearcut logged.
Amendment to The City of Tacoma's existing permit for the Wynoochee Hydroelectric Facility to authorize the replacement/relocation of an electrical cabinet and additional appurtenances, containing equipment used to monitor river temperatures.
Remove two culverts on Ziegler Creek, a fish-bearing stream in the Upper Quinault Valley. National Forest System road 2272170 is a short road crossing which is no longer needed. Culvert removal will restore channel conditions.
