Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - 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, 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 |
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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 01/2023 |
Expected:01/2023 |
02/2023 |
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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R2 - Rocky Mountain 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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Powerline Authorization for Black Hills Power Corporation CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/28/2022 |
Expected:01/2023 |
01/2023 |
Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov |
| Description: Special use authorization for existing 230-kV and 69-kV electrical powerlines, including Wyodak-Hot Springs and Tekla-Osage-Rapid City lines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61935 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District, Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River, Weston. LEGAL - T46N R63W and others. Thunder Basin NG and Black Hills NF. | |||||
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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 |
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RNA and BA Mineral Withdrawal EA |
- Special area management - Minerals and Geology - Land ownership management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Louie Conroy 605-673-9207 louie.conroy@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Rushmore Connector Trail Project EIS *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Louie Conroy 605-673-9207 louie.conroy@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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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Spruce Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/22/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
11/2022 |
Jeffrey Underhill 605-673-9200 jeffrey.underhill@usda.gov |
| Description: A forest-wide project to treat white spruce (Picea glauca)stands on up to 25,000 acres of National Forest System lands with the objective of increasing overall forest resiliency and reducing undesirable fire behavior.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61599 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Hills National Forest All Units. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Custer, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Black Hills National Forest. | |||||
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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 |
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Black Buttes Fuel Reduction CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Elizabeth Krueger 307-283-1361 elizabeth.krueger@usda.gov |
| Description: Vegetation management to reduce hazardous fuels, including removal of commercial material. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T. 50 N., R. 62 W., 6th P.M. South of Sundance, Wyoming. | |||||
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Fish Fire Recovery CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 10/13/2022 | 11/2022 |
Elizabeth Krueger 307-283-1361 x3473 elizabeth.krueger@usda.gov |
| Description: Removal of trees at imminent risk of becoming infested with pine engraver beetles following the Fish fire of August 2022 and with potential to complicate future fire suppression efforts.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62707 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 8 miles south of Sundance, Wyoming. | |||||
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Fish Fire Rehabilitation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 10/13/2022 | 11/2022 |
Elizabeth Krueger 307-283-1361 x3473 elizabeth.krueger@usda.gov |
| Description: Repair of damaged infrastructure and trails and planting of trees in response to the Fish fire of August 2022.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62708 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 8 miles south of Sundance, Wyoming. | |||||
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Moskee Burn Restoration CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 11/22/2022 | 06/2023 |
Elizabeth Krueger 307-283-1361 elizabeth.krueger@usda.gov |
| Description: Thinning and removal of off-site planted pine trees and planting of local pine in the 1936 Moskee Burn area to improve growing conditions and wildlife habitat.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60942 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T. 49 and 50 N., R. 60 and 61 W., 6th P.M. 15 miles southeast of Sundance, Wyoming. | |||||
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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 |
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BLACK HILLS ENERGY POLE REPLACEMENT ACCESS CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/17/2022 | 10/2022 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: Temporary access across National Forest System lands for power company to replace existing failing power poles. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T. 2 S., R. 6 E., SECS. 33 & 34 BHM. Access is requested off South Playhouse Road (Cty rd 753), sections 33 & 34, T2S, R6E, BHM. | |||||
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Christopher and Donna Stuber Road Access and Maintenance Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/20/2022 | 07/2022 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: Private land owners requesting motorized access to their property. Impacted area is less than five acres. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T2S, R6E, Section 7 BHM. Located within Custer County, South Dakota. | |||||
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Jeffery Bradeen Road Access and Maintenance Request CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 11/03/2022 | 11/2022 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: This authorization would give legal authority to an already used route giving access to a parcel of private land. Currently the route is in trespass across NFS lands. This route has been used for several years. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T4S, R5E, Sec. 18, BHM. Current route is off of NFSR 337, Glenn Erin Road. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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RT Communications Fiber Optic Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/21/2022 |
Expected:11/2022 |
11/2022 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: Installation of fiber optic telecommunications cable across NFS land in Custer County, SD. Approximately four miles of total length across NFS land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T3S, R1E, SECTIONS 9, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 27, 28, & 33, BHM, CUSTER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. | |||||
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RT Communications Fiber Optic Installation-US Highway 16 & Tepee Work Center CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/18/2022 | 10/2022 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: Fiber optic cable installation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T. 4 S., R. 1 E., SECS. 1, 12; T. 4 S., R. 2 E., SECS. 5, 6, AND 7. BHM, CUSTER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. Along US Highway 16 and Tepee Work Center, west of Custer, SD. | |||||
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Southern Black Hills Water System Supplemental EA EA *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/07/2021 |
Expected:01/2023 Actual: 01/27/2012 01/27/2012 |
01/2023 |
Wendy Schuyler 605-673-9361 wendynschuyler@usda.gov |
| Description: The project is proposing to modify the original decision pertaining to the waterflow intake and water source as documented in the Decision Notice signed in 2012. The proposed action would allow for increased waterflow through the existing pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32281 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River. LEGAL - T6S, R4E, Sec 24; T6S, R5E, Sec 19, 20, 29. Southern Black Hills -. | |||||
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Under Canvas Sign Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Sara Erickson 605-673-9347 sara.erickson@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North East of Custer just outside the Norbeck. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Western Dakota Camp Association Craft Hall Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 11/03/2022 | 11/2022 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: Western Dakota Camp Association has requested a special use authorization for the existing building used as their craft hall. This authorization would help get the structure into compliance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57989 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - SECTION 22, T03S R05E. 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 |
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Artemis Restoration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/28/2022 |
Expected:03/2023 |
04/2023 |
Scott Albrecht 605-343-1567 scott.albrecht@usda.gov |
| Description: Removal of poor-formed ponderosa pine from within the 1939 McVey burn area and planting with seedlings from native Black Hills ponderosa pine. The project also proposes activities that would improve the growth, vigor and health of ponderosa pine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63195 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - T01N R04E, Sections 13, 24, 25; T01N R05E, Sections 17-20 and 26-35; T01S R05E, Sections 3-11 and 14-20, BHM. The Artemis Restoration Project area is located approximately five miles north of Hill City, South Dakota. | |||||
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Black Hills Energy (PAH22) - Silver City SDN Communications Tower Underground Powerline Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/20/2022 | 10/2022 |
Dona Warwick 605-343-1567 dona.warwick@usda.gov |
| Description: To amend the Black Hills Energy special use permit (PAH22) to include the Silver City South Dakota Network (SDN) Communications Tower Underground Powerline Installation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - T.2N., R.5E., Section 31, BHM, on National Forest System land. Near Silver City, SD. | |||||
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Cutty Sark Exploration Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 | 12/2021 |
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. | |||||
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Jenny Gulch Exploration Drilling Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 07/08/2022 |
Expected:11/2022 |
12/2022 |
Jonathan Manning 605-673-9200 Jonathan.Manning2@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Triple G/Rallo's Roost Placer Mining project CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 | 12/2021 |
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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Westside Vegetation Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/07/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2022 |
Expected:11/2022 |
06/2023 |
Jessica Eggers 605-343-1567 jessica.eggers@usda.gov |
| Description: Project activities would address forest health and fuels management concerns in the project area. Potential treatment options include prescribed burning, commercial and noncommercial thinning, planting/seeding, and slash treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61629 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 140,000-acres on the west side of the Mystic RD southwest of Deerfield, and a small portion of the Hell Canyon RD south of W. Deerfield Road. | |||||
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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 |
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Chimera Vegetation Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/10/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
01/2023 |
Christopher Stores 605-443-3081 chris.stores@usda.gov |
| Description: Commercial and non-commercial harvest of pine to reduce fire hazard in WUI areas, increase forest resilience, create a mosaic of forest conditions, enhance hardwood and meadow areas, and move the project area toward management area objectives.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61689 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Chimera project area is located immediately east of Deadwood, SD, and south of Sturgis, SD in the northeastern corner of the Northern Hills Ranger District. | |||||
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Golden Crest Exploration Drilling EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/02/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2023 |
Expected:03/2023 |
06/2023 |
Christopher Stores 605-443-3081 chris.stores@usda.gov |
| Description: Solitario Zinc has submitted a plan of operations to conduct exploratory drilling at up to 25 sites south of Spearfish, SD from the Big Hill area south to the Limestone Plateau. No mining would occur under this proposal, only exploratory drilling.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62590 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of Spearfish, SD, west of Spearfish Canyon, and east of Iron Creek Lake. Sites are located from the Big Hill area south to the Limestone Plateau. | |||||
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HES 112 FLPMA Private Road Easement CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 10/05/2022 | 11/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: Access to private property via a driveway across NFS land that has been used for decades, but was not included in the Travel Management Plan. The easement would allow for continued access and maintenance activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62514 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Meade. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to Vanocker Canyon Road, approximately 8 miles south of Sturgis, SD. | |||||
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HES 123 Easement CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/12/2022 |
Expected:08/2022 |
09/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: HES 123 is surrounded by NFS land and qualifies for a road easement under ANILCA. Access to the property would be along NFSR 152.1C and overland to the property. The easement would allow for access and maintenance of the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62515 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 13 miles southeast of Lead, SD. | |||||
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MS 1558 Utility Installation and FLPMA Forest Road Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 10/05/2022 | 11/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: Landowners have requested road and utility access to private property across NFS land. Utility installation would occur within the right of way of existing road 170.7A, which would also be permitted for access to the property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62518 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 4 miles southeast of Lead, SD. | |||||
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MS 1741 Lot H FLPMA Private Road Permit CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/12/2022 |
Expected:08/2022 |
09/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: Landowner of Lot H is unable to secure access to property across adjacent private and has requested access across NFS land, which would require construction of 150 ft. of new road. The subsequent permit would allow for access and maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62519 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles south of Lead, SD. | |||||
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MS 1744 FLPMA Road Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/05/2022 | 11/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: Use and maintenance of NFSR 247 is needed for yearlong access to M.S. 1744. The landowners within M.S. 1744 have formed the Hideaway Oasis HOA. The FLPMA Forest Road SUP will be valid for 20 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62520 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 3 miles south of Lead, SD. | |||||
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Pete Lien and Sons Nemo South Exploration Drilling CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/23/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
11/2022 |
Christopher Stores 605-443-3081 chris.stores@usda.gov |
| Description: Pete Lien and Sons has submitted a plan of operations to conduct exploratory drilling south of Nemo, SD. Up to 32 holes would be drilled to search for iron-bearing materials. Each hole would be 3 inches in diameter and up to 200 ft. deep.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62237 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - T3N, R5E, Section 33, Black Hills Meridian. Approximately 1.5 miles south-southwest of Nemo, SD, along NFS trails 8254, 8256, and 8257. | |||||
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Rose Place FLPMA Private Road Permit CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/12/2022 |
Expected:08/2022 |
09/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: Rose Place accesses multiple parcels of private land across NFS land. Use has been occurring across NFS land without appropriate authorizations. A permit would be issued to authorize continued use and maintenance of the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62521 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 4 miles southeast of Lead, SD. | |||||
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SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Nemo Tower CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/17/2022 |
Expected:09/2022 |
10/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: SDN is proposing to construct a communication facility, including a 120 foot monopole tower, on NFS land near Nemo, SD to provide wireless internet to rural areas. Underground fiber optic would also be installed to connect the tower to their system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61808 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Immediately southwest of Nemo, SD, on National Forest System land above the US Forest Service Nemo Work Center. | |||||
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SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Phase II CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/02/2022 |
Expected:11/2022 |
01/2023 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: SDN is expanding their fiber optic network to provide high speed internet service to rural areas. Phase II of the project would install fiber optic line and towers along Hwy 385 from Hill City to Lead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62604 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fiber optic line would be buried within the US Hwy 385 corridor. Six towers would be constructed NFS land along the corridor from Hill City to Lead. | |||||
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SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Rochford Tower CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2022 |
Expected:08/2022 |
09/2022 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: SDN has proposed installation of a communications tower and associated fiber optic cable on NFS near Rochford, SD to provide internet service to under-served areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62343 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Immediately east of Rochford, SD, above the Rochford Fire Hall. | |||||
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Strawberry Lake Dam Repair, Dredging, and Recreation Site Improvements CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 11/30/2022 | 09/2023 |
Bonnie Jones 605-642-4622 bonnie.jones@usda.gov |
| Description: Improvements to the Strawberry Lake recreation area to mitigate safety concerns and improve recreation access, including repairs to the existing dam, dredging of the lake, modifications to fishing piers, and reconstruction of the concrete walkway.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62965 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Strawberry Lake recreation area, adjacent to US Highway 385, south of Deadwood, SD. | |||||
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