Projects Archive

Amending Outfitter/Guide permit holder permits to authorize Spencer Area and Twentymile Glacier helicopter based tours

2014 permit renewals for: H2O Guides Summer Activities,Univeristy of Alaska,FBKS - Seismic Sites, FAA Strawbery Pt.

Tree cutting, brush clearing and temporary road construction for harvest of the 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree.

Reissue of 3 permits: 5 year permit to Cordova Telephone Cooperative for the operation and maintenance of a buried telephone line, 5 year permit to Cliff Ward for a driveway access and 5 year permit to Ed & Deb Stevenson for an ANILCA shelter.

Project involves outfitter/guide permits up for renewal and amendment requests.

ADF&G / PWSAC have proposed electrical upgrades to (4) segments of buried electrical line at the Cannery Creek hatchery.

Request to remove an existing shed that has become a safety hazard due to structural damage from heavy winter snow loads and replace it.

Alaska Department of Fish & Game has proposed the replacement and upgrade of the wastewater treatment system at the Main Bay Fish Hatchery.

The State of AK, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities is requesting to reissue a permit to install, maintain, and operate avalanche gun mounts for approved target areas on the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts, CNF.

Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities is requesting access to Kenai Lake through the Quartz Creek Campground to draw water to be used for dust abatement between July and September.

AKRR is proposing to install remote avalanche control (RAC) towers at MP71.2 and MP69.9 Seward Hwy and at MP 6.8 Portage Hwy. Construction will occur over the next few years as funding is available.

The Alaska Railroad is proposing to install an avalanche radar detector that would monitor and detect movement for the Door 4 avalanche path above the Alaska Railroad and the Portage Highway.

This proposal is for the complete removal and replacement of the APU Thomas Training Center, Nordic facility on Eagle Glacier.

ARRC must replace a culvert at railroad MP 53.35, 10 miles south of Portage. Majority of construction footprint occurs on ARRC property. Portions occur on NFS lands both sides of ARRC ROW. Includes temporary access/fill storage & permanent outfall.

Exploration of placer gold on Wolverine Creek in Turnagain Pass using a motorized suction dredge.

Various improvements to this recreation site, including replacing the vault toilet, reconstructing three day use pads and renovating two pads with covered structures.

Alaska Alpine Adventures is requesting to amend their permit to add ski touring and back packing.

Amendment to Alaska Alpine Adventures to add 45 additional days for ski touring within the Summit Lake Area.

Multiple projects have been proposed to upgrade the Cannery Creek Fish Hatchery site and address safety issues.

Re-issue special use permit for guided cross-country skiing and overnight camping on Bean Creek and Resurrection Pass Trail; fishing and hiking on Russian River Angler and Russian River Falls Trails; fishing, hiking and camping on Lost Lake Trail.

Re-issue permit for the placement of two incline plane salmon smolt traps in the Russian River.

Proposing health & safety updates to include: amending permit for new fuel tanks, new generator shed, new addition to hatchery, expansion of fish raceways

This proposal is to replace the existing abutment that ties into a gangway and dock system at the Main Bay Hatchery. This authorization would cover the retaining wall, concrete abutment and a small portion of the gangway above mean high tide.

Renwal of a permit to operate and maintain a temporary salmon weir and permanent support camp. Structures include: cabin, weir, outhouse, 2 storage sheds, tent platform, rain gage, dock, antennas, foot paths and 3 bridges. Operate June-August.

Proposal is for the placement of four photo-identifiable markers within the survey area of the Barry Arm landslide hazard. The survey makers will serve as ground control points (GCP) for a UAS-based photogrammetric survey of the hazard area.

Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing on/along: Bench, Paradise, Johnson and Grayling Lakes, Quartz Creek, and Kenai River.

Re-issue special use permit for guided freshwater fishing on Russian River, Quartz Creek and Kenai River; guided hiking on Russian River Falls/Lower Trail.

Installation and maintenance of avalanche detection equipment including a 25' x 18' tower, helipad,rock mount and cable detector. Approximately 40' of trees and brush would be cleared for the installation of the helipad.

Alaska Railroad Corp.is requesting renewal of their permit for another 5 year term. The current permit authorizes 3 avalanche mitigation improvements and 1 weather station for the purpose of protecting use of the railroad.

Amendment allowing for use access road at Mile 18 of the Seward Highway in order to maintain access to railroad right of way

As stipulated in the minerals contract issued by the USFS, the Alaska Railroad is required to remove all track and structures and restore the area.

Re-issue permit for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a flood control berm of approximately 2500 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 10 feet high upstream of the railroad embankment at Mile 36 on Trail Creek.

Alaska Summit Guide Service is adding raft-accessed hunting services in Analysis Area 13-07 to their current Commercial Big Game outfitter/guide authorization.

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage, Alaska has requested to pave their entrance drive that is authorized under a special use permit. One culvert will be replaced, in kind, prior to the paving.

Requesting renewal of a 5-yr permit for continued maintenance and use of an existing road (and entrance gate) to allow access across national forest land to private property. Road is 675 ft long x 30 ft wide.

Alaska Working Retriever Club is requesting a renewal of their recreational event permit for another 5 years. The permit would authorize AKC (dog) field trials and hunt tests with live ammo and minimal brushing for dog safety.

Disposal of gravel through a competitive bid

The Chugach National Forest is proposing a non-significant amendment to the LRMP to remove three aquatic management indicator species (MIS) and replace the MIS monitoring questions with aquatic habitat monitoring.

The proposed action includes various combinations of treatments on approximately 705 acres, including treatment of fuels, thinning adjacent to trails, and improvement of existing vegetation and wildlife habitats.

Alaska Dept of Fish and Game proposes a 2-year black bear study within State GMU 6D that includes collecting biopsy samples and hair snares using a boat based helicopter for support. Requires ~100-150 heli landings over 7-10 day time period each year

Issuing special use permits to commercial bus/van tour companies for conducting bus tours to the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center and day use sites in Portage Valley

To conduct mineral exploration of CAC's subsurface mineral estate on surface estate acquired under EVOS. Exploration will include minor vegetation removal, 1/2 mile trail, drilling and blasting to evaluation minerals potential(granite)at Gravina Bay.

Proposal to approve a mining plan of operations for suction dredging and access on Bertha Creek in Turnagain Pass

Increase of user days for outfitter guide conducting business along the Copper River Highway and at the Childs Glacier Recreation site.

Two isolated cabins on the Copper River Delta have permits that are expiring 12/31/2019. No changes are being made to these permits. Cordova Ranger District is proposing to reissue the permits for an additional 5 years.

Decommission the two existing outhouses at the Center Ridge Parking Area (non-motorized side) and construct a new outhouse with trail further from the road. Funding permitting, construct two accessible, covered pavilions adjacent to the parking area.

Re-issue special use permit for use of an existing access across National Forest System lands to private property.

Childs Glacier Lodge has received 2 years of successful outfitter guide evaluations so is eligible for a permit extension of up to 8 years. Additionally he is requesting 150 service days for sport fishing at the Childs Glacier Recreation area.

Proposal from CAC to access and develop their mineral estate near Secret Cove in Port Gravina. The FS will evaluate surface-disturbing activities proposed by CAC.

Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing along Carter/Crescent Lake, Russian River Angler, and Ptarmigan Creek Trails.

The new alignment will require clearing a new 40-foot wide right-of-way along the west side of the Hope Highway and the installation of approximately 1500` of new overhead primary single-phase electric distribution line and retiring the existing line

This project will relocate Section 2 of the existing Hope Distribution Feeder Electric line from M.P. 1.7 to M.P. 5.5 of the Hope Hwy.

This proposal is to rebuild an approximately 4-mile segment of overhead electrical distribution lines between Dave's Creek Substation, at MP 40.7, Sterling Highway and the Sunrise Inn, near MP 45.

Replace heritage standard and addition of two guidelines in the 2002 Chugach Forest Plan to more closely align with the Programatic Agreement between the Forest Service and the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office.

The Chugach National Forest is revising and updating its 2002 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan).

Permit renewal for Chugach Powder Guides. The permit/renewal is NOT cancelled, this project is marked "cancelled" here because the 2004 ROD is the applicable NEPA decision and there will not be a new NEPA decision.

Reissuance of an authorization for an 8" ductile sewer pipe which is installed beneath the northeast corner of the Cordova Forest Service warehouse and housing complex on LeFever Ave., Cordova.

Proposed action would authorize a permit term up to 5 yrs for helicopter supported and transported skiers. CZMA-FLP(2)

Construction and use of a temporary set net camp in Main Bay, located within the Eshamy Fishing District and the Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area (WSA), western Prince William Sound.

Proposed mining plan of operations for access and exploration on Lark Mountain near Moose Pass, AK. Proposal includes ATV access on a trail closed to the general public and geologic sampling.

Through well points, collect at least two types of data: hydraulic conductivity measurements and groundwater-level measurements in a proposed future restoration project and in the vicinity of a proposed new channel.

The Forest Service is proposing to issue three special use permits to Chugach Electric Association (CEA) for the operation of the existing Cooper Lake Hydroelectric facility.

The purpose of this project is to use prescribed burning to enhance nutritional quality and biomass of willow on the Copper River Delta by stimulating willow growth through prescribed fire.

Replacement of the culvert on the Copper River Highway at mile 20, Goose Meadows.

Cordova Electric Cooperative (CEC) is requesting that their permit for a 670 ft. power/fiberoptic line running perpendicular and adjoining Power Creek Road be reissued for a new 20-year term. CEC is in full compliance with their permit.

Laying 670 ft. 4.2kV power and fiberoptic line across national forest system land at Power Creek Hydro Plant.

The Cordova Ranger District will reissue special use authorizations for 17 isolated cabins and one outfitter guide (Orca Adventures) providing guided hiking and sports fishing opportunities.

Project proposes to issue special use permits for guided helicopter skiing activities on NFS lands within the Cordova Ranger District. Activities are expected to begin in Dec 2021.

The following permits will be reissued for new terms: Woods Outfitting, UNAVCO, Devils Mountain Guides Service, Copper Oar, George Siavelis, Lonesome Dove Outfitting, Ellis Big Game Guides, Sundog Expedition, Woods Outfitting. All are in compliance.

The Cordova Ranger District has six special use authorizations whose terms are expiring at the end of 2020. Terms are 5 years for Isolated cabins and ANILCA Shelter and 10 years for Outfitter/guide authorizations. All holders are in compliance.

Cordova Telephone Cooperative is requesting to amend communication site lease COR168 to increase the height of an existing tower 10 feet to avoid interference from tree growth along an adjacent ridge.

The Cordova Telephone Cooperative is proposing to install a 7,000 linear ft. fiber optic cable adjacent to the current electrical cable to the Heney Ridge Communications site on Heney Ridge CRM,T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sec. 25 and 36, W 1/4.

Cordova Telephone Cooperative (CTC) is proposing to install a new fiberoptic line at the Johnstone Point Communication Site on Hinchinbrook Is., along the Copper River Hwy appx. between MP2-MP6 and at two USFS administrative sites in Cordova.

Plan proposes suction dredging in Bear Creek using a four inch suction dredge and accessing with two ATVs trail on the Bear Creek trail which is closed to motorized access by the general public

Streambank restoration on Dave's Creek. FAA(3).

Project will replace deteriorating wire gabion baskets that provide support for an existing fish passage installation.

The Devils Vegetation Project includes treatments for improvement of vegetation and wildlife habitat, fire protection and prevention, and reduction of hazardous fuels on National Forest System lands near Kenai Lake and Cooper Landing, Alaska.

Renewal of a mining plan of operation for a period of one year. Operation consists of exploration in Cooper and Stetson Creeks using a 5 inch suction dredge and access on an existing trail by ATV.

The purpose of the project is to thin spruce and cottonwood within dusky Canada goose nesting habitat, reducing predator perch sites thereby increasing nest success through predator deterrence and redistribution.

A few small streams exist in upland areas of Egg Island and currently do not have associated ponded water. Project would pinpoint 1 stream to enhance ponded water features. The pond would provide ideal brood rearing habitat for dusky Canada geese.

The USDA Forest Service is proposing a project to apply fluridone, an herbicide, to reduce the biomass of or entirely eradicate a non-native invasive plant Elodea (waterweed) from three ponds/areas on the Copper River Delta.

The USFS, Cordova RD is proposing to reconstruct the Eyak boat launch and parking area. The project will address stream bank restoration, traffic flow safety, eliminate encroachment on private land and install a double wide boat ramp.

Pvt property owner applied for auth. to build 150' x 35' driveway across 150' of NFS lands. Applicant was issued an "Authorization to Construct" from ADOT&PF since project area is within Seward Hwy ROW. Requesting 5-yr term and year-round access.

Application from new owner of private property for use and maintenance of an existing dirt road to access private property. Road is 3520' x 15' and includes use of 3 gates and a 100' x 100' parking area.

Reissuance of special use authorizations in which the holder is in good standing. Minor modifcations (amendments) to special use authorizations which require the use of less than 5 contiguous acres of land.

Decommission and remove facilities and rehabilitate administrative sites. Sites include: Kenai Lake Trailer Park (3 buildings), Schooner Bend pumphouse and well, Broadview Guard Station Bunkhouse #2, and Olsen Bay cabin and outhouse.

The Federal Aviaiton Administration decommissioned sites at Strawberry and Katalla. Continued access to the site is required to monitor fuel contamination wells. Wells will remain until DEC authorizes removal.

The Chugach National Forest is seeking public comments concerning a proposed action to reopen an existing borrow pit, near the Copper River Delta crossing of the Copper River Highway.

In support of the Federal Highway Administration Record of Decision for the Sterling Highway 45-60 Project, the Forest Service proposes a project-specific Forest Plan amendment to make the selected route consistent with the Chugach Forest Plan.

Deferred maintenance on numerous trails across the forest, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.

Proposal to expand the Freestone Gravel Pit to accommodate mineral material needs for a construction project on the Seward Highway. It includes clearing vegetation and overburden, excavating and processing materials, and hauling materials off-site.

GCI is requesting to relocate 4,787' of existing underground fiber optic cable as part of Phase I Seward Highway MP 75-90 realignment at Portage Curve. And as part of Phase II, installation of 4,891' of cable & 5 access vaults.

GCI is proposing to install approximately 750 feet of new fiberoptic line and one new vault between Seward Highway MP77.5 and 80.7 as part of the Seward Highway MP75-90 Road and Bridge Rehabilitation project.

GCI is installing a submarine fiber-optic communications cable along the Eyak Lake lakebed,along the shoreline of Eyak Lake and along the Copper River Highway to the Merle K. Smith Airport. T15W, R2W, Sec. 30-33 and T16S, R2 W, sec. 2-4, CRM

Seasonal high-banking along Palmer Creek with a two inch high-banker and use of a seasonal RV camp, ATV for access, and occasional use of a small dozer for reclamation work

Proposed mining plan of operations for exploration on Quartz Creek. Proposal includes walking a small excavator to the creek and digging several test holes along the bench to determine if further operations are prudent.

Proposed mining plan of operations. Small scale mechanical placer mining on Quartz Creek near Moose Pass, Alaska.

Reconstruct and upgrade existing 17 site campground to meet accessibility guidelines; provide additional recreation opportunities such as group camping, double sites, hiking trails and winter camping; and reduce exposure to flooding/erosion.

The project will restore 600 feet of eroding stream banks with engineered log jams designed to restore bank integrity and improve adult and juvenile salmon, trout and char habitat.

Year round suction dredging in Palmer Creek with two (2) six inch suction dredges, high-banking on the bench above Palmer Creek, and use of two temporary tent camps. Access will be by snowmobile or ATV on existing trails.

seasonal suction dredging and high-banking, sampling, road repair, and use of a seasonal camp consisting of tents or campers. Access will be by ATV or snowmobile, road vehicles, or small excavation equipment on roads currently closed to the public

Renewal of an approved mining plan of operations for an additional five years. Proposal includes ATV access, tent camp and suction dredging in Gulch Creek

PNW Research station is proposing to inventory 913 plots in Wilderness over a 10-year span with 540 plots accessed by helicopter and 373 plots accessed by day hiking. Inventory protocol includes completing 10 percent of the plots each year.CZMA-FAA1

This project proposes to remove and replace an equipment shelter and a tower during the 2024 summer season. After construction is complete, Copper Valley Wireless will co-locate with the State of Alaska equipment on site, and remove old equipment.

Description: Cutting and removal of dead or dying generally small diameter trees on approximately 750 acres and burn residual slash near the communities of Hope and Sunrise in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. FAA(2)

Reduce the risk of wildfire to the local community and surrounding lands (federal, state, borough, and private) and improve defensible space and overall forest health.

The Seward Ranger District is proposing to rehabilitate and improve or obliterate and close several non-system roads that currently exist along the Hope Highway.

Removing slate from an existing source near Mile 11.5 of the Hope Hwy using hand tools and mechanized equipment to load and move pallets of slate and for reclamation. Storage of slate on-site may be authorized through a special use permit

Restore damage caused by all-terrain vehicles on spawning and rearing habitat utilized by coho salmon by re-directing trails at key stream crossings, installing low-water fords, blocking some crossings with boulders and re-vegetating streambanks.

We propose to plant alder, Sitka spruce, and other native plants to revegetate areas along Ibeck Creek where angler foot traffic has damaged riparian vegetation. This will help to stabilize eroding banks. No instream work will be conducted.

Year-round exploration utilizing a small suction dredge and camp areas on Victor Creek near Mile 20 of the Seward Highway.

Construct a recreation trail that generally parallels the Highway/Railroad between Seward and Girdwood, connecting established trails and following sections of Iditarod Trail routes. CZMA FAA (1)

Install and operate a single, self-contained, VHF repeater. All construction materials brought to site via helicopter. No ground disturbance required; equipment is contained in or on an aluminum building with foundation included.

Alaska Communication Service of AK is requesting to trench and install 160 ft of fiber optic line as part of the Seward Highway MP 75-90 realignment at the Portage Curve.

The Cordova Ranger District will issue up to 3 temporary special use permits in the Tasnuna and Scott Glaciers area for 200 days each for use between January 1 and April 30, 2020.

Brush and other woody material will be cut in the surrounding area, bundled together, and placed in the deeper sections of the lake. 80 - 100 bundles will be created to resemble and provide the same sort of habitat that beaver caches offer.

The proposed project would add infrastructure to two existing communication facilities at Jacks Peak and Pigot Point in Prince William Sound

The proposal is to remove the trickle-dam from the outlet of Jerome Lake, and redistribute the rock in the immediate area. The removed structure would allow anadromous fish use of the entire watershed.

Proposal to extend a plan of operations for suction dredging and access to an operaton on Cooper Creek for an additional 5 years

Extension of the runway at the Johnstone Point Communication Site. Improvements include removal of 2.3 acres of trees, installation of a culvert and armor rock, and resurfacing the runway with gravel.

Revisit a decision to improve wildlife habitat in the Juneau Creek area. Aspen stands would be improved using low to moderate intensity prescribed fire to kill some overstory trees and stimulate aspen suckering.

Cordova Telecom Cooperative is proposing to construct and operate a comm site on a decommissioned FAA site. Site footprint is 100' x 100' and will consist of:80' non-guyed tower, one 12'x 24' outbuilding, six 1000-gal. propane tanks and solar array

Re-issue special use permit for investigative studies for Grant Lake FERC preliminary license.

Sale of two parcels totalling approximately 40 acres of National Forest System Lands at MP 23 of the Seward Hwy, pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005.

Sale of federally-owned properties located at Kenai Lake Work Center East in Moose Pass, Alaska, and Seward Residences #1 and #2 is Seward, Alaska; pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005, as amended.

Control infestations of priority invasive plant occurrences on the Kenai Peninsula portion of the Chugach National Forest including use of herbicides on small scales on species and infestations where manual control has largely failed.

The Kenai Peninsula Zone of the Chugach National Forest proposes to amend its 2014 Kenai Peninsula Invasive Plant Treatment Project EA to make it consistent with the 2017 Prince William Sound Zone Terrestrial Plant Treatment Project EA.

Amend the Chugach National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan of 2002, to address recreational winter access on the Kenai Peninsula, resolving motorized and non-motorized issues. CZMA FAA(3)

Construction of a 16 X 24 storage shed, from pre-built construction kit. Storage shed will be placed on an existing gravel pad adjacent to the RV parking lot at the K'Beq interpretive site, on the Seward Ranger District.

Thinning of trees less than or equal to 7" DBH on app. 6300 acres over at 10 year period to accelerate the development of old-growth habitat characteristics for species injured by EVOS, primarily marbled murrelet.

Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Bear Creek with exploration using a 4 inch suction dredge and ATV access on existing Bear Creek trail.

Mining plan of operations for suction dredging in Bear Creek, access by pickup and ATV on Bear Creek Road and existing trail within the claim, and use of an electric winch and dozer for moving large boulders.

Approval of an assigned site on the Gandil River to Lonesome Dove Outfitters that includes a 12' x 20' tent platform that will be in place no longer than 14 days annually. The platform will be cached out of site when not in use. T18S, R7E, Sec 36,CR

Proposal for an extension of an existing plan of operations for access on a trail closed to the general public, seasonal suction dredging, and a seasonal tent camp on Lynx Creek.

The proposed action is to remove dilapidated lumber from the control structures and nearby area and replace them with cobble and other natural materials. If wood is needed we will use logs from the Granite Creek firewood area.

Renewal of a multi-year special use permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for continued use & maintenance of the Main Bay Fish Hatchery located in Main Bay, Prince William Sound. Managed by PWS Aquaculture Corp. EIS/ROD 1980. Constructed 1981.

Alaska Railroad Corporation requested permit renewal to continue authorization of the railroad mile 36 flood control berm located in a tributary to Trail Creek. 2500 ft long, 12 ft wide, and 10 ft high upstream of the railroad embankment.

Repair the foundation and roof of the popular Martin Lake Public Use Cabin, which is closed to public use until these repairs are made. Funded by Great American Outdoors Act.

Proposed mechanical placer mining plan of operations including several 50'x100' excavations per operating season and a 50'x50' camp area. Equipment proposed is a small trommel, small dozer, small excavator and skid steer loader.

Decommission the aging and difficult to access McKinley Lake Cabin. Build a new cabin on the McKinley Lake Trail approximately one mile closer to the trailhead. The new site is more easily accessed by boat and float plane.

Construct a new public use cabin along Meridian Lake, accessed via the Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT).

Proposal is to expand the southwest edge of the pit to access additional sand resources; the overall size of the pit will not exceed five acres. Sand will continue to be made available by request for both personal and commecial uses

Seasonal placer mining operating with temporary camp. Suction dredging and hand tools with access by ATV.

The Chugach National Forest is proposing a non-significant amendment to the LRMP to revise the monitoring and evaluation strategy

The Forest Service, Chugach National Forest, Cordova Ranger District is seeking public comment on a moose habitat enhancement project to occur on the Copper River Delta (CRD).

Proposal is for the installation of three tsunami sensor gauges in the Barry Arm area of Prince William Sound, AK. These sites would provide sea level monitoring and collect data in support of the Barry Arm landslide hazard.

Native Village of Eyak is proposing to install and operate a traditional fish camp on Eyak River. The camp would include tent platforms, smokehouse, walkways, stairs, outhouse, cameras, etc. Seasonal use. human waste is packed out.

The Natural Resource Conservation Service is requesting to establish 6 aerial markers at various elevations in the Kenai Mountains. Markers will be installed in 2020.

One Eyed Pond is an isolated former gravel pit. We propose to dig a 40-ft channel to connect it to an adjacent pond. This will allow anadromous salmonids to enter and use the pond for summer and winter rearing habitat.

Renewal of a permit for 5-yr term to authorize continued operation & maintenance of oil spill response improvements which include: oil exclusion boom shore and rock anchors, and container vans located a four locations within Prince William Sound

This decision is a response to the proposal for a permit modification from Alaska Backcountry Access.

Seasonal placer mining operating with temporary camp. Suction dredging and hand tools with access by ATV.

The Seward Ranger District is proposing to remove and replace the two existing bridges on Palmer Creek Road, as well as maintain and reconstruct Palmer Creek Road from Coeur D'Alene Campground to Swetman Mine.

Prospecting and exploration for gold along Canyon Creek.

Recent survey of private boundary identified facilities encroaching on NFS land. Applicant is requesting 3-yr authorization for a well, 1' roof overhang & 2' porch overhang until the encroachments are resolved by STA land sale, removal or other.

Holder is requesting reissuance of a lands special use permit that authorizes avalanche management improvements including a detection system, weather station and 2 blaster boxes. Purpose is to protect the railroad infrastructure.

Four lands special use permits have expired and the holders have requested they be reissued. FLPMA private rd, use code 753, slate storage 521, levee 923, & 115 kV transmission line 641.

Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Gulch Creek using up to a 6 inch suction dredge and highbanker and ATV's on existing Gulch Creek mining access trail.

Construct a new public use cabin within Porcupine Campground.

To provide a safe multipurpose recreational path to connect facilities along a highly-recreated segment of the Seward Highway.

Project consists of repair and relocation of approx. 2,700 feet of fiber optic cable along the Portage Highway. This would include digging a trench 36 in. deep within the existing highway right of way and boring under asphalt driveways.

Verizon Wireless has submitted an application to construct and maintain a communications tower near Portage Lake in Alaska. The site will include a 50x50 fenced area, a 30 KW generator, a tower up to 80ft, and electronics equipment cabinets.

Reconstruction and expansion (to 1.5 acres) parking area for the Portage Pass Trailhead near Whittier, Alaska immediately adjacent to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Alaska Railroad and the Portage Glacier Highway.

This project would replace outdated and deteriorating recreation site and interpretive signs within the entire Portage Valley to improve visitor experience and safety. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.

Reduce shoreline slope angle to provide habitat for waterfowl in old gravel extractioin pits, and increase vegeation diversity for waterfowl and fish habitat.

The FS is tiering to the USFWS EA on Potential Pigeon Guillemot Recovery. Forest Supervisor would decide whether or not, and under what conditions, to authorize occupancy and use on CNF for personnel camping, trapping, and monitoring

Stabilize the south bank and reshape the floodplain and channel of Primrose Creek prevent high water events from damaging roads and recreation facilities. Place boulders and anchor up to 60 whole trees along 500 feet of the south creek bank.

19 dispersed backcountry campsites in Western Prince William Sound would be hardened and restored.

This is project is a duplicate of Campsite Hardening and Restoration #38888.

Prince William Sound Science Center has submitted a proposal to install sonar equipment and run a temporary camp at Clear Martin, East Copper River Delta. All equipment is removed at the end of each season.

This decision will allow projects that maintain or improve the ability of all stages of aquatic organisms to access habitat impeded by man-made structures through repair, modification, or removal.

The Proposed Action is to treat terrestrial invasive plants using integrated methods including chemical (herbicides and adjuvants) and physical treatments (mechanical and manual treatment). Analysis will include both existing and future infestations.

The Chugach National Forest has received an application from Verizon Wireless for cellular use and for installation, operation and maintenace of communication equipment at the Windy Point Communications Site.

QAP (Colaska Inc) was hired by ADOT&PF to replace 2 failing culverts. As part of this project the Forest Service is also proposing to update the Maintenance Level (ML) of the Center Road, from an ML 1 (in storage) to ML 2 (open to the public).

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Chugach National Forest is proposing to rebuild a 12-15 mile segment of the Quartz Creek 115kV transmission line

Re-issuance of (10) temporary set net camp authorizations in Main Bay, located within the Eshamy Fishing District and the Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area (WSA), western Prince William Sound

Recreation Event to take place Sat/Sun during August 2014

This project would do basic roadway maintenance, such as brushing and grading, plus reconditioning work to the road surface, and construct barriers to limit where highway vehicles can drive.

Restore flow into a constructed side channel by removing accumulated debris/sediment deposited during a 2012 ice dam break flood event. Improve grade control and excavate an additional inlet reducing potential dewatering from future flood events.

Approve a supplement to a mining plan of operations and new mining operations. Restore Resurrection Creek's channel, floodplain, and streamside vegetation to pre-mining conditions and enhance fish and riparian wildlife habitat.

This project involves restoring the floodplain and channel of 0.9 miles of Resurrection Creek to a condition similar to that which existed prior to heavy disturbance by historic placer mining. CZMA FAA (1)

Provide parking and discourage unauthorized off road vehicle travel in the riparian area adjacent to Resurrection Creek between MP 3.1 and 3.7 of the Resurrection Creek Road south of Hope, AK in the vicinity of the Rec Gold Panning Area and Trailhead

Retriever Club of Alaska is requesting to renew recreation event permit for another 5 years. It will authorize AKC (dog) field trials and hunt tests with live ammo, and minimal alder brushing for dog safety.

Exploration, access, and camp for proposed mining operation on Stetson Creek near Cooper Landing, AK.

Large wood, brush will be added to 2 lakes to improve winter habitat for coho salmon. The project is in a roadless area and has been reviewed by the Regional Forester. No roads will be built. Up to 30-40 small diameter trees <12" dbh may be cut.

Evaluate feasibility of commercial or non-commercial 5-year plan for extraction of wind-blown sand from dunes, considering potential conflicts from sand removal with recreational use, off-road vehicle use, and Copper River Hwy traffic. CZMA FL/P(2)

The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Russian River Campground to improve pedestrian/vehicles access, improve functionality of Russian Lakes Trailhead, provide a fish waste disposal facility, and improve facilities for visitor contacts.

Forest Order to expand the firearm closure to include additional areas for public safety.

The proposed action is to improve approximately 300 feet of trail extending the Russian River boardwalk. The user made native tread trail will be improved with a constructed raised hardened trail utilizing rubber matting.

This project will reduce potentially hazardous fuel loadings within and adjacent to the Russian River campground.

Establishing an area for free use firewood harvest on the Cordova Ranger District to help meet the local need for this resource.

The USDA Forest Service is proposing to sell the former Seward Ranger District Office. This federally-owned property is located at 334 4th Avenue, Seward, Alaska 99664.

Simulated beaver caches will be placed in tributaries to San Juan creek to create overwintering habitat for salmon. This area is lacking in brushy vegetation due to upheaval from the 1964 earthquake.

Crowded stands in clearcut and uplifted areas would be thinned to accelerate tree growth and old-growth forest conditions. Canopy openings would be created to improve wildlife habitat for the marbled murrelet, a species injured in the oil spill.

The project is to build a parking area at the Sand Trail trailhead to provide safe public parking along the Copper River Highway to access National Forest system lands.

Renewal of an existing approved mining plan of operations for suction dredging and access on Gulch Creek near the Hope and Seward Highway junction. proposal is for five years in duration.

Requesting renewal of 5 year permit #GLA518 which expires 12/31/2011. New permit would authorize continued use of an existing gravel road and gate for the purpose of personal and commercial access to private property in Portage Valley.

Project consists of the installation, operation, and maintenance of approximately 3 miles of fiber-optic telecommunications cable along the Seward and Primrose Highways within the existing transmission line and highway right-of-ways.

Cordova Ranger District is reissuing special use permits to Sheep River Hunting for a 10 year term expiring 12/31/2029. Holder is in compliance with their permit.

Ben Stevenson of Sheep River Hunting is requesting his permit be reissued for a new 10-year term. Sheep River Hunting has received acceptable on his performance evaluation and is not making changes to his current permit.

Restore a failed beaver dam at Snag Lake to restore water levels and improve fish habitat.

This project includes replacing three undersized, fish barrier culverts with new structures which will allow fish passage (Aquatic Organism Passage structures).

Mountain Bike Rec Event to take place first Saturday in August. This race uses the full length of the Resurrection Pass Trail (including Devils Pass). Race starts off of NFS lands in Hope, AK and ends off NFS lands in Hope, AK.

The Chugach National Forest proposes to reissue special use authorizations for a variety of existing land uses for new individual terms to replace the existing or expired authorizations.

Ridgeline Aviation, Inc. is proposing to provide guided helicopter tours and glacier landings for 9 location on Sheridan/Sherman/Childs Glaciers and at the Childs Glacier Recreation area. They will also provide hiking opportunities on USFS trails.

Reconstruct a failing 32' trail bridge at approximately Mile 3 of the Spencer Bench Trail. Project funded by Great American Outdoors Act.

Control invasive plants at Spencer using integrated weed management techniques. Total acres to be treated are estimated to be five acres.

Provide commercial recreation opportunities at the Spencer Whistle Stop recreation area, by issuing special use permits.

This project is part of a broader spruce beetle mitigation strategy and involves removing dead/dying and live trees in four campgrounds to address forest health and to mitigate safety hazards stemming from the spruce beetle epidemic.

Manage spruce beetle outbreak on 3,000 acres on the Kenai Peninsula to create optimum conditions for regeneration, diversity, vigor and resiliency. Reduce dead and dying timber, hazardous fuels and safety concerns.

Stream gauge equipment to be installed at Tern Lake Picnic Area salmon viewing platform. The gauge will collect hydrology data to support reservation of water applications to protect the lake level and instream flow.

Installation of aerial fiber-optic telecommunications cable between Moose Pass and Seward. Aerial cable would be installed onto and along the existing City of Seward pole line/ corridor within USFS parcels.

Reissue of authorization to TelAlaska for operating and maintaining telephone equipment and buried telephone and fiberoptic line at various locations along the Seward Highway and Old Sterling Highway.

Temporary construction activities to allow for equipment access to the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) Right-of-way for rock mitigation work along the ARRC tracks.

Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to conduct a site investigation and removal of potentially hazardous materials, and continue monitoring at the end of the cleanup project at Johnstone Communication Site, Hinchinbrook Is., PWS, AK.

Exploration utilizing a small suction dredge in Cooper Creek and ATV access on the Stetson Creek Trail, which is closed to the general public for motorized access.

Establish summer recreation capacities on the three rivers area.

Renewal of an existing approved mining plan of operations

Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing on Kenai River and along Russian River Angler Trail.

Improve moose forage through prescribed burning near Grant and Ptarmigan Lakes. Reduce fuel loading from spruce bark beetle mortality, and increase heterogeneity of vegetation.

Replace the bridge across the Trail River on the road accessing Trail River Campground. Construct a new public use cabin adjacent to the Trail River Campground.

Install approximately 600 feet of elevated boardwalk along a segment of the INHT: Trail of Blue Ice, which frequently floods during high water events. Raise campsites at the adjacent Black Bear Campground approximately 14".

Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Coeur d%u2019Alene Creek with exploration utilizing a 2.5 inch suction dredge and ATV access on an existing access trail.

Guided sled dog tours on non-motorized side of Turnagain Pass using snowmachine groomed trails. Proposed use is on groomed 2 mile long loop, south of Center Ridge Parking Lot.

Generate firewood for local communities, increase browse for moose, reduce fuels along roads and in campgrounds, and improve watershed condition by adding structure to streams.

US Coast Guard is proposing to replace two buildings within their authorized communication site at Naked Island.

USCG is proposing to add 10 feet to their existing communications tower at Pigot Point Communications Site. The final height of the tower will be 60 ft.

A building will be replaced with two prefab 24'x10' and 12'x10' buildings at the Pt. Pigot Comm Site. Boats and helicopters will move materials from Passage Canal. Contractors will be housed off site. Project is expected to be completed in 16 days.

Installation and maintenance of two new instrumentation sites and numerous sediment sampling and helicopter landing locations in the Prince William Sound area.

USGS is proposing a multi-agency cooperative research effort to assess tsunamigenic landslide hazards in the Barry Arm area of Prince William Sound, Alaska.

University of AK-FBKS holds a permit for five seismic sites in Prince William Sound. The permit expires 12/31/2019. Cordova Ranger District is proposing to reissue for a 20 year term expiring 2039.

Proposal to install, operate and maintain two seismic monitoring stations and a communications repeater site in Barry Arm, Prince William Sound. The equipment will monitor the potential Barry Arm land slide hazard.

Brush and grade a 1.2 mile off-road vehicle trail re-route that will reduce ORV trail stream crossings and trespass on adjacent private land. Crew will survey and mark boundary. Project will protect coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat.

Replace the rotting foundations of both cabins. Cabin ocations will remain the same.

This project will include the planning, design and construction of a trailhead for the INHT- Vagt Lake connector segment. It will provide for parking, a vault toilet, lake access, and ATV trailer parking at this existing recreation site.

Reissue two special use permits for isolated cabins to Weise and Wolfe for new 5-year terms.

Develop railroad whistlestops at Grandview, Spencer Lake, and Luebner Lake. Developments include trails, a boardwalk for wildlife and fish viewing, and a backcountry campground. Facilities may include restrooms, food storage lockers, and tent pads.

Plan of Operations proposing geological mapping and prospecting

Wild Alpine is requesting an amendment to their existing permit to authorize a new use area southwest of Turnagain Pass. Current permit authorizes avalanche education classes and other backcountry travel uses in Turnagain Pass & Portage Valley.

Stabilize erosion at Williwaw Fish Viewing platfrom including repair of Williwaw Platform, modification of stream control structures upstream and downstream of Williwaw Platform. Remove alder and plant willow/cottonwood/birch to improve habitat.

Deferred trail maintenance, to include a small trail relocation to protect resources. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.

The Plan proposes cutting 15 to 20 small diameter trees in preparation of processing placer gravels and use and maintenance of approximately 500 feet of new access road to access upper benches of Quartz Creek for exploration.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has requested a 15-year lease (special use permit) on approximately 42 acres of National Forest for purposes of holding and breeding Wood Bison in partnership with the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game. CZMA FL/P (1).

The Wood Bison Project proposes to continue grazing of wood bison on 27 acres for 15 years, and authorize grazing on an additional 138 acres for 15 years adjacent to the Alaska Widlife Center as part of a Wood Bison Reintroduction Project with ADF&G.

The USFS is considering amending the Wood Bison Pasture permit to ADFG to allow burning 130 piles on 138 acres of cleared land during winter. The action requires a supplement to the original Wood Bison Project EA to account for changed circumstances.