Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2021 to 03/31/2021
Black Hills National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest,  Bearlodge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest,  Hell Canyon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest,  Mystic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest,  Northern Hills Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/13/2018
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Nancy Rusho
202-731-9196
nancy.rusho@usda.gov 
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
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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Black Hills 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
RNA and BA Mineral Withdrawal
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special area management
- Minerals and Geology
- Land ownership management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/24/2015  		Expected:09/2021
  		09/2021 Louie Conroy
605-673-9207
lmconroy@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposed withdrawal of research natural areas and botanical areas from mineral entry. Necessary part of RNA designation process. Forest Service recommendation to BLM, who makes the decision. Project not subject to the objection process.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45590
Location: UNIT - Black Hills National Forest All Units. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Custer, Lawrence, Pennington, Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This proposal addresses four Research Natural Areas and seven Botanical Areas totaling about 17,000 acres at various locations in South Dakota and Wyoming.
Rushmore Connector Trail Project
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 06/07/2016
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		12/2021 Louie Conroy
605-673-9207
lmconroy@fs.fed.us 
Description: The State of South Dakota has applied for a permit to construct, operate and maintain a 14-mile non-motorized trail across the Forest connecting the Mickelson Trail to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. The decision would amend Forest Plan direction.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44935
Location: UNIT - Black Hills National Forest All Units. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail would connect the existing Mickelson Trail, running east from US Hwy 385 to the Mt. Rushmore Memorial.
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Black Hills National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Black Hills State University Outfitter and Guide Permit Renewal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 12/10/2020  01/2021 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: BHSU currently holds an outfitter and guide permit to conduct field trips on Forest as part of their outdoor education program. The existing permit expires in December and they have requested a renewal for an additional 10 years.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58827
Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District, Mystic Ranger District, Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations across the Northern Hills, Mystic, and Bearlodge Ranger Districts.
Escape Adventures Outfitter and Guide Permit
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/17/2020  07/2020 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: Escape Adventures has requested an outfitter and guide permit to conducted guided bicycle tours on NFS trails, including the Centennial and Deerfield trails. Camping would occur at established NFS campgrounds.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57733
Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District, Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence, Meade, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Centennial and Deerfield trails. Sheridan Lake, Pactola, Deerfield, and Boxelder Forks campgrounds.
Explore Fitness and Adventures Outfitter and Guide Permit
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 09/08/2020  09/2020 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: Explore Fitness and Adventures has requested an outfitter and guide permit to lead clients on a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, paddle boarding, skiing, snowshoeing, motorcycling, ATV riding, camping, and backpacking.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57736
Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District, Mystic Ranger District, Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Variety of locations on established NFS roads, trails, and campgrounds.
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Black Hills National Forest,   Bearlodge 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
Fat Bike Snow Grooming Special Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Dona Warwick
307-283-1361
dwarwick@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue a five-year permit authorizing snow grooming. The permit covers 9.3 miles of grooming in the Black Buttes and 11.2 miles in the Reuter area.
Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T51N, R63W, sections 2-4; T52N, R63W, sections 33-34; T50N, R62W, sections 14, 22-24, 26, 27, 6th P.M.
Lanning Water Line Special Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Dona Warwick
307-283-1361
dwarwick@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a new permit to replace an expired permit for maintenance of a water collection structure at Sawmill Spring and conveyance of water via pipeline from the spring to a stock tank on private land.
Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Sec. 4 T53N R62W 6th P.M. Bear Lodge Mountains, Crook County, Wyoming.
Sundance Chain Gang Mountain Bike Race Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Dona Warwick
307-283-1361
dwarwick@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue a five-year bike race permit. The race occurs on one day annually and is on existing trails. Parking is permitted only in a designated parking area.
Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T51N, R63W, sections 1-4, 9; T52N, R63W, sections 33, 34, 36, 6th P.M.
Trophy Ridge Outfitter/Guide Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Dona Warwick
307-283-1361
dwarwick@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue a 10-year permit for outfitting and guiding services, including hunting for deer, antelope, elk, mountain lion, and turkey.
Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T52N, R63W, sections 5-8, 18, 19; T52N, R64W, sections 1-4, 10-14; T52N, R65W, sections 28-33; T53N, R63W, sections 3-5, 7-9, 16-20, 29-32; T53N, R64W, sections 12-14, 19, 22-24, 25, 26, 35, 36; etc.
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Black Hills National Forest,   Hell Canyon 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
Black Hills Power - Herbert Draw and Lower French Creek
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  05/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Black Hills power has requested the installation of a new segment of line along Herbert Draw and the installation of a replacement line along Lower French Creek.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57988
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South East of Custer.
Flanagan Access Road
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  04/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Access to private property
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57990
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North West of Pringle.
Grizzly Bear Picnic Area/Campground Utility Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/09/2020  		Expected:10/2020
  		11/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9302
sara.erickson@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of underground utility line owned by Black Hills Power from an existing overhead line to a transformer. This line provides electrical service to the Grizzly Bear Picnic Area and Campground.
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - T2S R6E Section 18. The line replacement originates from an existing overhead line to the north of the picnic area/campground and proceeds down the west side along the campground loop road to the transformer.
Kaliko Mining Project
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/25/2019  		Expected:06/2020
  		07/2020 Gary Haag
605-673-9314
gary.haag@usda.gov 
Description: Project involves mining of feldspar & landscape rock using standard drilling & blasting techniques. The drilling & blasting will be done on previously mined areas with no expansion of the mine footprint. Mining will be conducted 2 to 4 weeks/yr.
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - The legal location of the claim is the NW 1/4 of Section 11, T5S, R4E, Black Hills Meridian. The location of the proposed project is approximately 9-miles south of Custer, South Dakota. Access to claim is from Hwy 385 via Forest roads 397; 397.1A and 397.1F.
Lithograph Land Exchange
EA
 - Land ownership management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2019  		Expected:03/2020  05/2020 Meagan Buehler
605-673-9345
mkbuehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: Land Adjustment
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southern Hills.
Martinson Access Road
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  04/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Access to private property
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57992
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South East of Custer.
Morton Access Road
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  04/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Access to private property
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57991
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South east of Custer.
Outlaw Ranch Sign Request
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  04/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Outlaw Ranch has requested posting 2 directional signs at the two intersections along the route to their business.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57994
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. north of Custer.
Rocksie #2 Exploration Project
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/25/2019  		Expected:08/2020
  		10/2020 Gary Haag
605-673-9314
ghaag@fs.fed.us 
Description: The claimant proposes to do exploration work on a 1-acre area. Exploration will be done using a backhoe or skid loader. Grizzly on-site to sort material. Camper on-site to use as office. Reclamation will be done concurrently.
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Section 3; T4S; R3E; BHM. The project is 8-miles east of Custer, South Dakota off of Pass Creek Road (County Road 273).
Under Canvas Sign Permit
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  04/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Under Canvas has requested the posting of a direction sign on public lands to assist their customers in finding their way to the business.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57993
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North East of Custer just outside the Norbeck.
Virginia Mine
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  On Hold  N/A  N/A Gary Haag
605-673-9199
ghaag@fs.fed.us 
Description: Pacer Corporation the operator of the Virginia Mine has submitted a proposed amendment to their existing Plan of Operations. The amendment proposes to expand the Virginia Mine by 1-acre.
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - BHM, T4S, R5E, SW 1/4, Section 7. The area of the proposed expansion is located approximately 1.4 miles northeast of Pringle, South Dakota.
Western Dakota Camp Association Craft Hall
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2020  		Expected:04/2020  04/2020 Sara Erickson
605-673-9347
serickson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Western Dakota Camp Association has put in a request for their existing Craft Hall.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57989
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Bob Marshall.
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Black Hills National Forest,   Mystic 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
Alvin Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 10/14/2020  11/2020 Randall Rick
605-343-1567
randall.rick@usda.gov 
Description: The Alvin Project proposes the removal of poor-formed ponderosa pine stock within the historic 1939 McVey burn area and improving the growth, vigor and health of the pine that survived the fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57579
Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - T01N R03E Sections 13, 23-26,36; T01N R04E Sections 7-9, 13-36; T01N R05E Sections 17-21, 28-34; T01S R05E Sections 1, 3-10. Northwest of Hill City, SD.
Cutty Sark Exploration Project
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2020  		Expected:07/2020  07/2020 Gary Haag
605-673-9314
ghaag@fs.fed.us 
Description: The claimant proposes to do surface exploration using hand tools. They also propose to do sampling in the existing 120 ft. deep shaft. Exploration would be done using a winch attached to an ATV to lower a person into the shaft.
Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Black Hills Meridian; T2N; R4E; SE 1/4 Section 33. Access to the claim is via closed road FSR 231.1C which connects to the Mystic Road.
Jenny Gulch Exploration Drilling Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 01/06/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		05/2021 Gary Haag
605-673-9200
gary.haag@usda.gov 
Description: This project includes diamond core drilling at up to 42 drill sites, access road maintenance (as needed), drill pad clearing (as needed), and reclamation activities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57428
Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Sections 19, 30, 31, T2N R5E and Sections 13, 14, 24, 25, T2N R4E. North of Silver City, SD.
Triple G/Rallo's Roost Placer Mining project
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2021  		Expected:05/2021  05/2021 Gary Haag
605-673-4853
ghaag@fs.fed.us 
Description: Prospecting in previously mined placer deposits. Most of the mining will be pick and shovel. There will be one piece of mechanized equipment; a battery powered recirculating sluice 4ft. long by 1 ft. wide. Sluice will be set in 100 gal. tank.
Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Black Hills Meridian, T1N, R4E, Sections 21 & 22. Six miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota. Access is via State Highway 44 to Forest Service Road 167.
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Black Hills National Forest,   Northern Hills 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
City of Deadwood Fireveil Detection Device Special Use Permit Renewal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/03/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: Renewal of a special use permit for the City of Deadwood to place fire detection devices on NFS land adjacent to the city. The devices themselves maybe replaced, but the wooden posts that they are attached to are already in place.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59200
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Devices on NFS are located on two high points above the city of Deadwood.
City of Sturgis Bicycle and OHV Events Special Use Permit
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/23/2020  07/2020 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: The City of Sturgis has requested a 5 year special use permit to conduct bicycle and OHV events on NFS lands. These events have been conducted previously under temporary permits. The events would take place on open non-motorized and motorized trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57731
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence, Meade. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bicycle events would take place on the Centennial trail and Sturgis trail system. OHV events would take place on open BHNF motorized trails as shown on the Motorized Vehicle Use Map.
Clarity Telecom Gilt Edge Road Installation
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/18/2019  		Expected:04/2020
  		06/2020 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of new underground utility line via trenching for approximately 1030 feet across NFS lands. Trenching will occur vie excavator to a width of 24 inches. Anchors will be installed at existing poles.
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately two miles south of Deadwood, SD, and one mile north of the Strawberry Hill Picnic Ground.
Coeur/Wharf FLPMA Road Special Use Permit
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/02/2020  		Expected:12/2020
  		01/2021 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: Couer Mining Company, operators of the Wharf Mine, need access along FSR 215.1 and an adjacent non-system road to conduct monitoring of the Annie Creek Superfund site, which is required by the EPA. They have requested a 20 year special use permit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58759
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along FSR 215.1 (Annie Creek Rd), approximately 5 miles west of Lead, SD.
Gold Rush Gravel Grinder Special Use Permit Amendment
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/17/2020  07/2020 Bonnie Jones
605-443-3075
bonnie.jones@usda.gov 
Description: Organizers of the Gold Rush Gravel Grinder bike race have requested and amendment to their permit to allow for a 45 mile event in addition to the existing 70, 110, and 210 mile events. All events are held on Forest roads open to motorized travel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57535
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 14A, and FSRs 222.3, 222, and 214. Event begins and finishes in Spearfish, SD.
Good Hope Homeowners Association ANILCA Easement
CE
 - Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2020  		Expected:08/2020
  		09/2020 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: Good Hope HOA has requested an easement under ANILCA for access to their parcel of land that is surrounded by NFS land. FSR 706.1 and an existing driveway would be used to access the property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57738
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along FSR 706.1 and associated driveway, south of Nemo, SD.
MS 1270 Road Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2020  		Expected:02/2021
  		03/2021 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: MS 1270 Tracts 1 and 2 are private property landlocked by National Forest System land. Under ANILCA, the Forest Service is legally require to provide access across National Forest System land. A 20 year permit would be issued to the landowner.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59220
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately three miles east of Deadwood, SD. Immediately east of Boulder Canyon Highway.
MS 2051 Road Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2020  		Expected:03/2021
  		04/2021 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: The landowners of MS 2051 have formed a road association and requested access to the property via Forest System Road 633.1. The property is landlocked by National Forest System land and qualifies for reasonable access under ANILCA.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59282
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T5N, R1E, Section 20.
Mystic Hills Outfitter and Guide Permit Amendment
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 08/04/2020  08/2020 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: Mystic Hills Campground holds an outfitter and guide permit to conduct guided ATV rides. They have requested an amendment to their permit to allow for additional routes. The new routes would follow roads and trails open to motorized travel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57879
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Open roads and trails in the area of the Mystic Hills Campground, near Custer Peak, south of Deadwood, SD.
Shortcuts to the Good Stuff Outfitter and Guide Permit
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 08/04/2020  08/2020 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: Shortcuts to the Good Stuff, LLC has requested an outfitter and guide permit to lead guided OHV rides on roads and trails open to motorized travel on the Black Hills National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57741
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Motorized roads and trails across the Black Hills National Forest.
Tomahawk Lake Country Club Special Use Permit Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/06/2020  01/2021 Bonnie Jones
605-642-4622
bjjones@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Tomahawk Lake Country Club holds a special use permit for a golf cart path that crosses National Forest System land. The permit expires in December and they have requested a new permit for a term of 10 years.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58758
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles southeast of Lead, SD.
Turner Road Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2020  		Expected:03/2021
  		04/2021 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: The holder of an existing road use permit has requested an extension of the permit for an additional 20 years and has requested that the permit be placed in the name of a trust.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59283
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T3N, R4E, Section 9.
WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. Natural Gas Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/03/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Callie Ackerman-Jasper
605-642-4622
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov 
Description: WBI Energy has operated a pipeline across NFS land since 1928. The existing permit expires on Dec. 31, 2020. WBI requested a renewal of the permit for an additional 30 years. All terms and conditions remain the same. No additional pipeline proposed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59201
Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The pipeline runs from the city of Deadwood, SD north for approximately 2.2 miles to the National Forest boundary.
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