Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Bighorn National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Bighorn National Forest, Medicine Wheel Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Bighorn National Forest, Powder River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Bighorn National Forest, Tongue 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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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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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS *UPDATED* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2023 |
Expected:09/2023 |
01/2024 |
Laura Conway 406-802-4317 laura.conway@usda.gov |
| Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. . | |||||
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Bighorn National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Forestwide Infrastructure Thinning Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2023 |
Expected:09/2023 | 01/2024 |
Rochelle Plocek 307-674-2626 Rochelle.Plocek@usda.gov |
| Description: Hand thinning, piling, and burning around core infrastructure sites to lessen the susceptibility of the area to wildfire and increase resiliency.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64461 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bighorn National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sheridan, Washakie, Big Horn, Johnson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various administrative sites throughout the Bighorn National Forest. | |||||
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Bighorn National Forest, Medicine Wheel Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Salt Creek Allotment Corral CE |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Mark Foster 307-765-4435 Mark.Foster@usda.gov |
| Description: Construction of permanent pipe corral in the Big Spring pasture of the Salt Creek Allotment. This location is on Hwy 14, one mile south of Granite Pass. The corral would be approx. 200 x 200 feet in size, only used by grazing permittees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62511 |
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| Location: UNIT - Medicine Wheel Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Big Horn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T54N, R88W, E 1/2 Sec 30. | |||||
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Bighorn National Forest, Powder River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Canyon Creek Road Realignment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2023 |
Expected:10/2023 | 06/2024 |
Casey Barby 307-674-2645 Casey.Barby@usda.gov |
| Description: Realign a section of Forest Road 436. Decommission and reclaim old road segment after realignment. Remove and reclaim existing low water crossing. Install bridge at location that provides fish and aquatic organism passage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64913 |
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| Location: UNIT - Powder River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Washakie. LEGAL - T48N.R86W.SEC26SESE. Lat: 44.092858 Long: -107.151440 . | |||||
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Pole Creek Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 12/23/2022 |
Expected:05/2024 |
07/2024 |
Matthew Rathbone 307-674-2686 matthew.rathbone@usda.gov |
| Description: Develop variety of forest treatments to: reduce risk of insect epidemics & fire by moving toward desired structure, age-class, & composition; provide forest product sales near Forest Plan Total Program Sale Quantity level; and promote aspen.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61834 |
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| Location: UNIT - Powder River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Johnson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The area generally consists of the Pole Creek (FR 31) and Doyle Creek areas. | |||||
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Tensleep Canyon Climbing Management Plan EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Thad Berrett 307-684-4636 wayne.t.berrett@usda.gov |
| Description: Respond to increased development and impacts from rock climbing. Considers protection of the following: soil, vegetation, geologic, water, cultural, wildlife, and social resources. Considers protection of resources via restrictions/permits/education.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59115 |
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| Location: UNIT - Powder River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Washakie. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tensleep Canyon: From Meadowlark lake and southwest on either side of the U.S. Highway 16 corridor to the Forest boundary at the bottom of the canyon. Leigh Creek Canyon is also included. | |||||
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Tensleep Canyon Climbing Managment Plan EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/21/2023 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2023 |
Expected:09/2024 |
01/2025 |
Kolleen Bean 307-548-5309 kelsey.bean@usda.gov |
| Description: The Powder River Ranger District proposes to develop a Climbing Management Plan for Tensleep Canyon. The
Climbing Management Plan will outline where future route development may or may not occur and identify new system trails and parking areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64474 |
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| Location: UNIT - Powder River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Washakie. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located from Meadowlark Lake and southwest on either side of the U.S.Highway 16 corridor to the Forest boundary at the bottom of the canyon. | |||||
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Bighorn National Forest, Tongue Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Story Fuels CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/02/2023 |
Expected:03/2024 |
09/2024 |
Rochelle Plocek 000-000-0000 Rochelle.Plocek@usda.gov |
| Description: Thin trees, hand pile, and burn the hand piles on select units. Broadcast burn on select units.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64714 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tongue Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sheridan. LEGAL - S 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, 27 53N, 84W. Adjacent to the Bighorn National Forest boundary east of the community of Story, WY. | |||||
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