Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021
Coconino 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
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest,  Red Rock 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  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
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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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
4FRI Rim Country Project
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/18/2019
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mike.dechter@usda.gov 
Description: Landscape-scale restoration on the Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, and Tonto National Forests of ponderosa pine ecosystems, designed to maintain, improve, and restore ecosystem structure, pattern, function, and resiliency.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/4FRIRimCountry
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino NF; Black Mesa and Lakeside Ranger Districts, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts, Tonto National Forest.
APS 69kv Power Line Permit for Childs-Irving Line
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/12/2015  		Expected:11/2022
  		12/2022 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issuance of a permit to replace the expired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower License. Existing 69 kV line that was part of the Childs Irving Power operation and covered under the old license. Has been in continuous operation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47114
Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Line that travels from Childs substation to Irving power plant area. Includes small sections of the Tonto NF where it crosses Fossil Creek.
Arizona National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special area management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2016
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Laura White
520-388-8328
laura.white3@usda.gov 
Description: The comprehensive plan will establish the administrative objectives, policies, processes, and management guidelines necessary to fulfill the legislative requirements for national scenic trails under the National Trails System Act.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49535
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail goes from the Coronado National Monument to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona.
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 12/04/2020  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mike.dechter@usda.gov 
Description: Creation of a CRMP for Fossil Creek--click on "Analysis" tab to view Nov. 30, 2018, draft CRMP/DEIS documents. View Fossil Creek general information.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=27457
Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest.
Four-Forest Restoration Initiative EIS: Kaibab and Coconino
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 04/17/2015  05/2015 Paula Cote
928-226-4686
pcote@fs.fed.us 
Description: Implementation of forest restoration activities including thinning of trees, prescribed fire treatments, and watershed and road restoration within 988,764 acres of the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests. See www.fs.usda.gov/4fri for information.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/4fri
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Too extensive to list - see project record. ponderosa pine habitat on the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests.
Prescott College Academic Outfitter and Guide Priority Use (2015-2025)
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Julie Rowe
928-203-7516
jrowe@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round across forests in Arizona including adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, & field ecology.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47407
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities take place in a variety of locations throughout the forest.
Western Area Power Administration Glen Canyon-Rogers 230/345kV Integrated Vegetation Mgmt Program
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2016
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2021  		Expected:07/2022
  		09/2022 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Western is proposing to implement a operation and maintenance (O&M) and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program on the Rogers-Glen Canyon section of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) Transmission System. Includes use of herbicides.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49397
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Pima, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This transmission line runs throughout the Coconino National Forest and through portions of the Tonto National Forest.
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Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Arizona Public Service Master Permit Reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:08/2021  08/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue permit for operation and maintenance of aerial/buried distribution power lines, including facilities like gates/utility boxes/pads/other communication poles and equipment. Vegetation removal and equipment replacement is included with permit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54198
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations throughout the Coconino National Forest.
Changes to Motor Vehicle Designations
EA
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Changes to designations (as currently shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map)for motor vehicles on roads, trails, and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47435
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads, trails and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest.
Fiber Optic Line Placement along North Highway 89
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2021  		Expected:12/2021  01/2022 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Placement of a fiber optic cable by Arcadian Infracom within the Hwy 89 right-of-way from Flagstaff to the Coconino NF northern boundary.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60428
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within Hwy 89 existing right-of-way from Flagstaff to Coconino NF northern boundary on the east side of the highway.
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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
APS Transmission and Distribution Line Permit Reissuances (several Lines)
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2007  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of expired power line permits: Quail Springs to McGuireville 69kV line, Flagstaff-Leupp 230kV line, Tuba City 69kV line, Flagstaff-Prescott 115/69kV line and all distribution lines.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50848
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations crossing the forest from the Verde Valley north to the forest boundary.
AT&T Permit Reissuances
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuances of 3 buried communication lines. 1) Hwy180 near Kendrick Park to Hwy89 to Doney Park 2)Doney to I40 east and south to JW Powell 3)I17 to Schnebly Hill to Sedona south along Hwy89A to Cottonwood.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51529
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing lines crossing Hwy180 to Hwy 89A;Doney Park east along I40 and south to I17; Parallel to I17 to Schnebly Hill Road to Sedona and south along hwy89A to Cottonwood.
NPG Cable of Arizona/Suddenlink Issuance of New Permit
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG Cable/Suddenlink for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the Red Rock and Flagstaff Ranger Districts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33334
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several locations on the Flagstaff and Red Rock Districts.
Unisource Energy Permit Reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:12/2021  12/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuances of expiring master permit for buried natural gas lines in various locations around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51531
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley.
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Coconino National Forest,   Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Arcadian Infracom Broadband Fiber Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Installing fiber optic cable within the Hwy 89 right-of-way from north Flagstaff to Gray Mountain
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60463
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the east side of Hwy 89 within the right-of-way fence from the Timberline area to Coconino NF north boundary (Flagstaff to Gray Mountain).
Arizona Department of Public Safety new tower on Mount Elden
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2021  		Expected:12/2021  02/2022 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: AZDPS will build a new communications tower and shelter within the existing Mount Elden Communications Site area
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60414
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R7E, Sec. 36. On Mount Elden north of Flagstaff, AZ off FR557A on "TV Hill".
Cinder Lake Landfill Road Improvements
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/07/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		04/2022 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Increase the road prism, increase the turning radii of the road, move and extend utilities along roadway, improved drainage and the issuance of a special use authorization to the City of Flagstaff.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57978
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Northwest quarter of Section 11, Township 22 North, Range 8 East Sections 10, 11, and 15 Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. Cinder Lake Landfill road.
City of Flagstaff Lake Mary Communication Tower
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construct and maintain a 100-foot-tall network communications tower on a 12-foot by 12-foot foundation base at the Lake Mary #2 well site to meet federal security requirements. Includes antennas at other well sites in the area.
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Lake Mary Road off Forest Road 132 adjacent to the existing well building.
City of Flagstaff Water Monitoring Permit Amendment
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/19/2021  05/2021 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Adding infrastructure to measure snowmelt under existing bridge.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59277
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Mary area.
Driveway Access across Forest land
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/28/2021  06/2021 Sean Murphy
928-527-8225
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Approval of several driveways accessing private parcels across Forest Service land. One off FR510C and several off FR6440 (Lenox Road)
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59520
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The east end of FR510C and along FR6440 on the Flagstaff District of the Coconino National Forest.
El Paso Natural Gas Co Installation of Ground Bed, Rectifier and Campstone Generator
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Install a new Cathodic Protection System within El Paso Natural Gas Company's existing 120 foot right-of-way on lands administered by the Coconino National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On lands administered by the Flagstaff Ranger District. Approximately 8 miles southeast from the Peaks District Office and due north of Forest Service Road 9149T.
McCormick Pit Native Material Site
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by Coconino County obtain a permit to continue disposing of native dirt and rock flood debris in the McCormick Pit.
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 8, T23N, R8E. Along Hwy 89 north of Sunset Crater.
Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills Recreation Planning
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/01/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		07/2022 Patrick McGervey
928-535-7300
pmcgervey@fs.fed.us 
Description: This proposal is being brought forward to address non-motorized recreation with regards to trails, special uses and facilities management in the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38239
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area encompasses the Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills area north of Flagstaff, AZ, and includes Forest Roads 420, 556, and 557. The forest boundary marks the southern and eastern edges of the project.
Niles Radio Shelter Expansion on Mount Elden
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/27/2021  10/2021 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Expansion of an existing communications equipment shelter on Mount Elden at site ME0
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60222
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On top of Mount Elden alongside FR557.
Old Walnut Canyon Road Improvements
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal by the City of Flagstaff to improve Old Walnut Canyon Road to private property and obtain an authorization for operation and maintenance of this corridor.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50275
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the existing Old Walnut Canyon Road (forest road 303) to the last private property.
Schnebly Hill Communication Site Lease Reissuances
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/22/2018  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of communication site leases for expiring ones, including Verizon and Sedona Fire District leases and other facilities associated with this site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54199
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 1, Township 17 North Range 6 East G&SRM. Schnebly Hill area off forest road 9499F.
Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture Forest Health Restoration
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2012
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2022  		Expected:02/2023
  		03/2026 Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project is designed to reduce improve forest and watershed health in the Turkey Butte and Barney Pasture area. Project activities would include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed burning.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37244
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Including all or portions of: T19N, R4E, Sec1,2,12,13,24-26,35,36; T19N, R5E, Sec 1-36; T19N, R6E, Sec 19,29-33; T18N, R4E, Sections 1,2,11,12; T18N, R5E, Sec 1,2,4-9,17,18; T18N, R6E, Sec 5-7. West of Highway 89 and East of Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. South of Oak Creek Canyon Natural Research Area, and North of the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness.
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Coconino National Forest,   Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Arizona Department of Public Safety Communication Tower at 5 Mile Communications Site
CE
 - Special use management
- Facility management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2021  		Expected:07/2021  08/2021 Sean Murphy
928-527-3714
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: AZDPS will construct a c 140' communication tower with associated equipment shelter and ancillary improvements
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59558
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1/4 mile off highway 87 approximately 4 miles south of the intersection of hwy 87 & hwy 260 on the western mogollon rim above Strawberry, AZ.
Fred Haught Trail Reroute and Trailhead Improvement Project
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Brady Vandragt
928-477-5052
bvandragt@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-routing of a 0.5 mile section of the Fred Haught Trail and installation of 3 kiosks at nearby hiking trail trailheads.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57681
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles south of the Blue Ridge Reservoir. This project affects the Fred Haught Trail and trailheads for the General Springs, Houston Brothers, and Barbershop trailheads.
Mogollon Rim Spring Restoration Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Kyle Paffett
928-527-8246
Kyle.Paffett@usda.gov 
Description: Restoration activities at the location of 16 springs on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53465
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project activities would occur at the location of the 16 springs illustrated on the project map.
TDS COMM LLC FIBER OPTIC LINE
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/21/2020  		Expected:06/2021
  		06/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-527-3415
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: construction and maintenance of a new fiber optic line and associated microwave tower, to be buried in Forest System road 136 between two subdivisions. Township 14N, R10E, Sections 7 & 8, Township 15N, R10E, Section 5. Please see the attached map.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57859
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 7,8; Township 14N, R10E and Section 5; Township 15N, R10E. East of Forest Highway 3 on Forest System Road (FSR) 136 and 136B.
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Coconino National Forest,   Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2020 Outfitter and Guide Priority Use Permit Reissuance (RRRD)
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/28/2021  07/2021 Mark Goshorn
928-203-7525
mark.goshorn@usda.gov 
Description: The district is proposing to re-issue 17 priority use permits for a term of 10 years as per FSH 2709.14 53.1(m)(4) and amend one to allow for the use of more trips.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58853
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Rock Ranger District.
APS McGuireville-Village of Oak Creek 69kV Power Line
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/06/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2021  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 Elizabeth Munding
928-203-2914
comments-southwestern-coconino-redrock@fs.fed.us 
Description: Arizona Public Service Co. proposes a route for an above-ground 69kV electric powerline to improve electric reliability from McGuireville to the Village of Oak Creek. Because the project would cross Forest Service land, APS seeks line infrastructure.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56977
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McGuireville to the Village of Oak Creek, via Cornville and Beaverhead Flat roads.
Cave Springs Streambank Stabilization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/25/2020  		Expected:03/2022
  		05/2022 Thomas Runyon
928-203-2907
thomas-runyon@usda.gov 
Description: Stabilize a portion of the Cave Springs streambank along Oak Creek by replacing a grouted rip-rap structure with a stepped, concrete wall. Also, stabilize a low-water crossing along Cave Springs Campground's access road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58195
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 34, T 19N, R 6E.
Green Private Access Road
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2021  		Expected:01/2022  03/2022 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposed access to private property off the Chavez Ranch Road near Sedona. Single driveway access.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52147
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chavez Ranch Road between private parcels near Sedona.
Mason Lane Ditch Upgrade
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/14/2021  		Expected:11/2021
  		11/2021 Elizabeth Munding
928-203-2914
elizabeth.a.munding@usda.gov 
Description: The Mason Lane Water Users Association, supported by The Nature Conservancy, proposes to pipe 5,296 feet of a leaking section of the historic Mason Lane Ditch, in place since 1901. The section crosses both Forest Service and private lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59810
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 35, 27, & 26 of Township 16N and Range 4E in Yavapai County.
Pefanis Private Access Road
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 Sean Murphy
928-527-8225
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Permit use of already existing driveway across Forest Service System lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59697
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sec. 35, T 16 N, R 4 E. In Cornville City limits approximately 2 miles north of the State road 30 and State road 50 intersection. West of Page Springs road and east of Oak Creek.
Proposed Boynton Pass Road Paving project (FSR 152C & 152E) by AC Sedona LLC
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Deirdre McLaughlin
928-527-3415
deirdre.mclaughlin@usda.gov 
Description: Proposed road improvements to FR 152F and 152D to the private land at the end of 152F along with a private road easement to the private land owner, AC Sedona, LLC
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58271
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 31, T18N, R5E GSRM. Boyton Pass Road (FS Road 152D) and FS Road 152F.
Quail Ridge and Old Indian Road Use Permits
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 08/04/2021  08/2021 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal for three new road use permits for driveways across Forest System lands for ingress and egress to private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57878
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. One driveway off Schnebly Hill Road and one driveway in Oak Creek Canyon using Old Indian Road.
Qwest dba CenturyLink, Fiber Optic Line Permit Reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2021  		Expected:06/2021  06/2021 Deirdre McLaughlin
928-635-5662
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of a Fiber Optic Line permit to Qwest, dba CenturyLink. Fiber Optic line starts at Hwy 260 to FR 708 then to Fossil Creek rd.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57896
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - starting point at Sec. 34 T13N, R06E. Located on NFS lands along Hwy 260 to Forest RD 708 to Fossil Creek Rd.
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