Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Bessey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Fall River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Fort Pierre Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Pine Ridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Nebraska National Forest, Wall 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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Nebraska 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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Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Land Management Plan Revision EIS *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 11/2025 |
Expected:04/2028 | 04/2028 |
Kit Bramblee 605 224-5517 Kit.Bramblee@usda.gov |
| Description: Revision of the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Land Management Plan | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nebraska National Forest All Units. STATE - Nebraska, South Dakota. COUNTY - Cherry, Dawes, Sioux, Custer, Fall River, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Pennington, Stanley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All Forest System Lands managed by the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands. | |||||
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Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Undesirable Plant Management EIS EIS *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/22/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
09/2024 |
Kim Dolatta 308-432-0323 kimberly.dolatta@usda.gov |
| Description: The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands propose to update the Forests' guidance for plant management strategies through an environmental analysis for the management of invasive, noxious, alien, non-native, and undesirable native plant species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62500 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nebraska National Forest All Units. STATE - Nebraska, South Dakota. COUNTY - Blaine, Cherry, Dawes, Sioux, Thomas, Custer, Fall River, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Pennington, Stanley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands. | |||||
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Nebraska 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 |
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South Dakota Army National Guard Aviation Training Special Use Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2024 |
Expected:10/2024 | 12/2024 |
Julie Bain 308-221-0748 julie.bain@usda.gov |
| Description: Issue a special use permit for army national guard to conduct aviation training.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65098 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fall River Ranger District, Wall Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Buffalo Gap National Grassland, six locations south of State Highway 44, north of Lower Spring Creek Road, and west of Creston Road. | |||||
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Nebraska National Forest, Bessey 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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Whitetail Road (FR 224) Travel Management EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 04/08/2024 | 03/2025 |
Tedd Teahon 308-533-2257 tedd.teahon@usda.gov |
| Description: Improve motorized access along and in the vicinity of the Whitetail Road, including to Whitetail Campground.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62606 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bessey Ranger District. STATE - Nebraska. COUNTY - Blaine, Thomas. LEGAL - T21N, R26W, Sec. 11, 12, 13 and T21N, R25W, Sec. 18. Eastern end of Forest Road (FR) 224, the southern part of off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trail 112 (portions of T21N, R26W, Sec. 11, 12, 13 and T21N, R25W, Sec. 18), and the portion of FR 277 in section 13. | |||||
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Nebraska National Forest, Fall 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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Bennett Dam Habitat Exclosures CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Matthew Lucas 605-745-8212 matthew.lucas@usda.gov |
| Description: Installation of a new fence to protect the dam face, part of the waterbody and spring source from livestock affects while providing a source of water for livestock and enhancing recreational opportunities for the public.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63633 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fall River Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Fall River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles southeast of Oelrichs, SD. | |||||
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Crowe Dam Habitat Improvement CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/07/2023 |
Expected:08/2024 |
04/2025 |
Matthew Lucas 605-745-8212 matthew.lucas@usda.gov |
| Description: Prescribed fire within the Crow Dam pasture, designated a special plant and wildlife habitat area, to enhance native vegetation and reduce invasive and/or non-native grass species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63631 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fall River Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Fall River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 3 miles west of Rumford, SD. | |||||
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Red Shirt Water Line Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/06/2024 |
Expected:08/2024 |
08/2024 |
Mandy Irwin 605-745-8204 Mandy.Irwin@usda.gov |
| Description: Install 1.25 miles of underground water line and one permanent stock tank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65336 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fall River Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T4S R9E sec. 1, 12, 13. In the Red Shirt Allotment, east of Hermosa, South Dakota, on Highway 40. | |||||
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Tear Drop # 1-9 EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Matthew Lucas 605-745-8212 matthew.lucas@usda.gov |
| Description: Analyze and disclose environmental effects that may result from implementing one vertical oil and natural gas well. Project includes proposed construction, drilling, completion, production and reclamation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62497 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fall River Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Fall River. LEGAL - 11 S 1 E Section 9. Fall River County, South Dakota. Fall River Ranger District. | |||||
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Nebraska National Forest, Fort Pierre 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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US Highway 83 Snow Fence EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/21/2024 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
05/2025 |
Dan Svingen 605-224-5517 daniel.svingen@usda.gov |
| Description: Permit for the South Dakota Department of Transportation to construct a snow fence on USFS System Lands adjacent to US Highway 83.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66111 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fort Pierre Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lyman. LEGAL - Section 29, T107N, R79W. Approximately 20 miles south of Fort Pierre, SD. | |||||
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Venture Communications Fiber Optic SUP CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/13/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
10/2024 |
Dan Svingen 605-224-5517 daniel.svingen@usda.gov |
| Description: Special use authorization for the installation of 28.77 miles of fiber optic cable in existing road rights-of-way adjacent to USFS System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65757 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fort Pierre Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lyman, Stanley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Throughout the Fort Pierre National Grassland. | |||||
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War Creek Waterline Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/29/2024 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
04/2025 |
Kelly Waage 605-224-5517 kelly.waage@usda.gov |
| Description: Authorize the installation of approximately 10 miles of buried waterline as well as 14 water tanks and 6 water lots.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66211 |
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| Location: UNIT - Fort Pierre Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Jones, Stanley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 15 miles southwest of Fort Pierre, SD on the Fort Pierre National Grassland. | |||||
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Nebraska National Forest, Pine Ridge 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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Aristocrat, West Ash, & Coffee Mill Butte Fire Reforestation Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Sarah Myers 308-432-0384 sarah.myers2@usda.gov |
| Description: Hand plant 112 container ponderosa pine seedlings throughout & near various areas where forest fires consumed ponderosa pine forested stands & their seed source. Approximately 50-200 seedlings/ac would be planted depending on terrain & microclimates.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59162 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pine Ridge Ranger District. STATE - Nebraska. COUNTY - Dawes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. (1) Aristocrat T32N, R48W, Sections 5 & 6; T33N, R48W, Sections 33 ; (2) West Ash T31N, R51W, Sections 13, 24, 25, & 26; T31N, R50W, Sections 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, & 32; (3) Coffee Mill Butte T31N, R49W. | |||||
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Bordeaux Area Access Improvement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
09/2024 |
Jordan Price 308-432-0300 Jordan.Price@usda.gov |
| Description: Change designation of Forest Road 723 from Open to Highway Legal Only to Open to all Vehicles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66264 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pine Ridge Ranger District. STATE - Nebraska. COUNTY - Dawes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Road 723 between Kings Canyon Road (Forest Road 718) to the Cliffs Picnic Area and the Bordeaux area. | |||||
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Toadstool Campground Site Additions CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/10/2023 |
Expected:12/2024 |
04/2025 |
Jordan Price 308-432-0300 Jordan.Price@usda.gov |
| Description: Add 10 camp sites within the established campground area by adding gravel camping pads, fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and pavilions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63925 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pine Ridge Ranger District. STATE - Nebraska. COUNTY - Sioux. LEGAL - 33N/53W/5. Toadstool Campground, Oglala National Grasslands. | |||||
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Nebraska National Forest, Wall 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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Special Use Permits: Wall Ranger District Highway 73 Improvements CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2024 |
Expected:07/2024 |
09/2024 |
Julie Bain 308-221-0748 julie.bain@usda.gov |
| Description: Issue 3 special use permits to perform shoulder work on Highway 73, move a fiberoptic cable, and move a water line that serves the Oglala Sioux Tribe. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wall Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 73 on National Forest System lands from south of the White River to Kadoka. | |||||
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