Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Avery Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Bonners Ferry Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Fernan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Sandpoint Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, St. Maries Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Wallace Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
01/2025 |
Jennifer McRae 202-791-8488 SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units). | |||||
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions. | |||||
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R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/01/2017 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2019 |
Expected:11/2020 |
12/2020 |
Matthew McGrath 503-808-2405 mtmcgrath@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 |
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| Location: UNIT - Glacier View Ranger District, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, Fortine Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Priest Lake Ranger District, Rexford Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary, Flathead, Glacier, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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IPNF Noxious Weed Treatment Project EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Michelle Caviness 479-841-2508 michelle.caviness@usda.gov |
| Description: Management of non-native invasive plant species utilizing herbicides, biological control agents, cultural and mechanical methods for weed control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36183 |
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| Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Montana, Washington. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone, Lincoln, Sanders, Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations across the forest. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Young Stand Improvement CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2024 |
Expected:11/2024 |
05/2025 |
Douglas Nishek 208-267-6765 douglas.nishek@usda.gov |
| Description: Address the critical need for young stand management and associated fuels treatments across public lands by conducting regular treatments in areas where young stand regeneration has been established.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65684 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In Young Stands (5-25 years old) across the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake, and Sandpoint Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Avery Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Red Ives Confluence Project EA |
- Watershed management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amy Thompson 1-208-245-6004 amy.thompson@usda.gov |
| Description: The project would replace a bridge, remove a road and bridge to improve habitat for Bull Trout
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63816 |
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| Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Township 43 North, Range 9 East, Section 20, of the Boise Meridian. The activities are in and adjacent to Red Ives Creek, in Shoshone County Idaho, approximately 21 miles southwest of St. Regis, Montana. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Bonners Ferry Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Katkee Fuels EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2024 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2024 |
Expected:10/2024 |
04/2025 |
Douglas Nishek 208-267-6765 douglas.nishek@usda.gov |
| Description: Reduce hazardous fuels and address the concerns of our communities and partners; the IPNF is considering activities that will create fuel breaks along private land, infrastructure, and egress routes adjacent to priority firesheds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65300 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District about seven miles southeast of Bonners Ferry. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Fernan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Goonies Gold Exploration Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Niranjan Walters 2087657223 Niranjan.Walters@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed project would include the excavation of 10 exploratory trenches, 20' x 20', on the claim, the removal of the excavated material to an off-site location for testing and then backfilling and reclaiming each trench once testing is complete.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60984 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R4E, Section 10. The claim is located on the southeast corner of the junction of Beaver Creek Road and Kings Pass Road, in the SW4 of Section 10, T49N, R4E, B.M. | |||||
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Little Guard Lookout Restoration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
09/2024 |
Jedediah Friedman 208-664-2318 Jedediah.Friedman@usda.gov |
| Description: This project proposal is to address and complete recommended restorations and repairs to the Little Guard Lookout and Recreation Rental Cabin.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66024 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - S06 T51N R4E. From I-90, take Exit #43 and drive 24 miles north on Forest Hwy 9 to Prichard junction. Continue on Forest Rd 208 for about 5 mi to Forest Rd 602. Drive about 9 mi to the lookout. | |||||
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Magee Cabin Vault Restroom Installation Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/18/2023 |
Expected:07/2024 |
06/2025 |
Jedediah Friedman 000-000-0000 Jedediah.Friedman@usda.gov |
| Description: The project proposes constructing a new vault toilet structure adjacent to the Magee Recreation Rental Cabin and decommission the existing septic system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65245 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - S19 T52N R2E (Lat/Long: 47.84359, -116.25269). From I-90, take Exit #43, drive 24 mi north on Forest HWY 9 to the Prichard Junction. Continue on FR 208 for 28 mi to continue onto FR 6310. Travel 7 mi on FR 6310 to the Magee Ranger Cabin. | |||||
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Shoshone Park Restroom Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2024 |
Expected:08/2024 |
08/2024 |
Jedediah Friedman 208-664-2318 Jedediah.Friedman@usda.gov |
| Description: This project proposes to install two double stall vault toilets at Shoshone Park to replace deteriorating vault toilets, improve accessibility and decommission existing cesspools.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66025 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - S32 T48N R6E. To travel to Shoshone Park from Mullan, drive east on Friday Avenue which turns into Larson Road. The total trip is three miles from I90 and there is signage for Shoshone Park. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Sandpoint Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Chloride Gold EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/02/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2025 |
Expected:11/2025 |
12/2025 |
Douglas Nishek 208-267-6765 douglas.nishek@usda.gov |
| Description: Project will be designed to improve ecological/social conditions, including but not limited to improved forest health, reduced potential for high-intensity wildfires, improved watershed conditions, and sustainable recreation opportunities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60856 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner, Kootenai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area includes drainages that flow into Lake Pend Oreille from the Fall Creek watershed in the north and extending south to the Sawpit Creek. Also a small area in the head of Declaration Ck. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, St. Maries Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Lacy Lemoosh EA *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/27/2023 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2024 |
Expected:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
Amy Thompson 1-208-245-6004 amy.thompson@usda.gov |
| Description: Vegetation management activities, including timber harvest, road construction, prescribed burning and tree planting.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60853 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah. LEGAL - T43N, R3W, Sec 12,13, 24 BM. T43N, R2W, Sec 1,2,4,7,9-28,34-36 BM. T43N, R1W, Sec 6,7,17-20, 29-32 BM. The project area is located south of Emida, Idaho in the Charlie Creek drainage. | |||||
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Lindstrom CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 08/28/2023 |
Expected:07/2024 |
08/2024 |
Jennifer Cinq-Mars 406-499-4332 Jennifer.Cinq-Mars@usda.gov |
| Description: Improve forest health by increasing desirable species, provide structure diversity, reduce tree density. Minimize impacts from oads to water and wildlife. Provide timber products for local economy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64112 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah. LEGAL - T45N R2W. Project area is located 3 miles west/southwest of Flat Creek, Idaho on Highway 3 in Benewah County on the St. Joe Ranger District. | |||||
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Wallace Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Snowstorm Drilling Exploration Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Niranjan Walters 208-449-5404 Niranjan.Walters@usda.gov |
| Description: Daycon Minerals proposes to drill/core 4 holes on their mining claims on the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, using low-impact, environmentally friendly drilling techniques. Expected timeframe for operations is 3 months.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64129 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Sections 28 & 29, T48N, R6E, BM. North east of Shoshone Park near the town of Mullan, reached via FS 6531 and 6532 and various trails. | |||||
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