Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2022 to 09/30/2022
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.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 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
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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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
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 03/18/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 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:02/2023
  		03/2023 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
 - Recreation management
- Special area management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2016
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2022  		Expected:04/2023
  		05/2023 Joseph David
(559) 920-4995
joseph.david@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.
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 11/2022  		Expected:04/2023
  		05/2023 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:09/2022  11/2022 Deirdre Marx
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  Completed  Actual: 06/17/2022  07/2022 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.
Qwest dba CenturyLink, Fiber Optic Line Permit Reissuance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:10/2022  12/2022 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
damclaughlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of a Fiber Optic Line permit to Qwest, dba CenturyLink. This is the Master Permit for the phone lines that Qwest has on the forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57896
Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. 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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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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2007  		Expected:08/2022
  		12/2022 Deirdre Marx
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  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		06/2022 Deirdre Marx
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
Arizona Department of Public Safety new tower on Mount Elden
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:01/2023  04/2023 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".
Cameras and Rain Gauges for the Museum Fire Burn Scar
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/27/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: The placement of four cameras and three rain gauges in the Museum Fires Burn scar to help with notifications of flooding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61712
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. located in Spruce Avenue Wash in the Museum Fire Burn Scar.
Cinder Lake Landfill Road Improvements
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/27/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		11/2022 Deirdre Marx
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.
Copely Road Association Private Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/17/2022  06/2022 Sean Murphy
928-527-8225
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Authorizing a private driveway across Forest lands approximately 400' long by 20' wide
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61203
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is in the Townsend Winona area off FR9121W (Copely Road).
Doney Park Waterline Improvement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:09/2022  09/2022 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Upgrading a waterline from 2" to 6" diameter to serve a new development
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61893
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Leupp Road in the County right-of-way and north of Townsend/Winona Road.
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.
Kelly Canyon Pit Stockpile site
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/30/2022  07/2022 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: ADOT to stockpile clean fill dirt at Kelly Canyon Pit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61709
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. section 25, Township 20N, Range 06E at Kelly Canyon pit.
Lumen Fiber Optic Installation Along Highway 180
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/14/2022  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
Description: Install fiber optic cable on an existing APS power line between Magdalena Road and the Basecamp at Snowbowl.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62362
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located along Highway 180 between Magdalena Road and the Snowbowl Basecamp at the bottom of Forest Road 516.
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 Prospectus for Outfitter Guide Services
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:09/2022  10/2022 Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
Description: forward to address recreation special uses on the Flagstaff Ranger District dominantly in Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area. 7 outfitter and guiding permits will be issued from this project based on responses to a 2020 prospectus.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62421
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Permit area is a 12,991 acre management area within the Flagstaff Ranger District including Mount Elden and Dry Lakes. The Mount Elden Management Area is immediately north of Flagstaff.
Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills Recreation Planning
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/22/2022  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.
Museum Fire Sediment Reduction Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 04/22/2022  05/2022 Kyle Paffett
928-527-8246
Kyle.Paffett@usda.gov 
Description: This project would promote watershed healing and reduce sediment delivery to areas downstream from the 2019 Museum Fire. Activities include stabilizing alluvial fans and stream channels to prevent channel incision and promote a more disperse flow.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61334
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project activities would occur within parts of the Mount Elden, Dry Lake Hills area of the Coconino National Forest.
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.
Sean Austin Driveway Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/27/2022  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: Access via a driveway across NFS lands to a private parcel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61703
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - SW ? Section 28, Township 24N, Range 08E. north highway 89, north of Sunset Crater, east of highway 89 on Forest Road 546.
Seismic Monitoring Site
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  09/2022 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: Seismic monitoring at a location near Snowbowl road. Access will be from open travel management roads, FR 151 to FR9215B and then by walking to the site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61708
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. southwest of Snowbowl road near FR 9215B road.
TDS Telecom telephone cable bury
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  09/2022 Tobias Hutchens
928-527-3471
tobias.j.hutchens@usda.gov 
Description: TDS telecom LLC would like to bury a 150 feet section of telephone cable along Forest RD 90C
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62055
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Dairy Springs Campground near Forest Road 90C.
Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture Forest Health Restoration
EA
 - Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A 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.
Unisource Permit Amendment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:11/2022  12/2022 Sean Murphy
928-527-3418
sean.murphy@usda.gov 
Description: Extension of natural gas service from Cosnino Road to Leupp Road within the Townsend Winona and Leupp Road right-of-way corridors
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62412
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From the intersection of Cosnino & Towsend Winona roads east to Leupp road and north along Leupp road to Walnut Creek Meadows development.
Willard Springs Stockpiles Site for Coconino County Public Works
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/09/2022  05/2022 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of a permit to Coconino County Public Works for a stockpile site of Green Waste at Willard Springs Pit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62169
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T19N, R06E, Section 1. Willards Springs Pit, located just west of I-17 at Willards Springs Road.
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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 		 Completed  Actual: 02/11/2022  09/2022 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 Oystershell Scale Mitigation Trials Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2022  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 Marissa Kuntz
928-477-5028
Marissa.Kuntz@usda.gov 
Description: To study the effectiveness of various treatments to select aspen stands to for addressing oystershell scale infestations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61961
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Aspen stands located along Forest Service roads 300, 321 and 137 in the southeastern section of the Mogollon Rim Ranger District.
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.
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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
APS Oak Creek to McGuireville 69kV Power Line
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 12/15/2021  		Expected:12/2022
  		02/2023 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
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:02/2023
  		07/2023 Elizabeth Munding
209-349-2153
elizabeth.a.munding@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.
Chiricahua Leopard Frog Habitat Enhancement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/15/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		11/2022 Janie Agyagos
928-203-7507
janie.agyagos@usda.gov 
Description: Improve habitat for the threatened Chiricahua Leopard Frog in Hackberry Spring and Stream by increasing surface water extent and pool depth in the reach of the channel downstream from Hackberry Spring.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61802
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T12.5N, R6E, Section 11 NE1/4; Hackberry Quadrangle. Hackberry Springs is a small, rheocrene spring located on US Forest Service land upstream of the Verde River; located south of Needle Rock along Fossil Creek Road.
Mason Lane Ditch Upgrade
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/14/2021  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 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:08/2022
  		08/2022 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  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Deirdre Marx
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.
Red Rock Trails Enhancement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:01/2023  03/2023 Kevin Kuhl
(928) 203-7519
Kevin.Kuhl@usda.gov 
Description: The Red Rock Ranger District proposes up to 30 miles of non-motorized trail construction, adoption of 16 miles of user-created trails, and naturalization of 21 miles of user-created trails, in 3 communities: Sedona; Village of Oak Creek; Cornville.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62415
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - T 17 N/ R 5 E/ SEC 26, 34; T 16 N/ R 5 E/ SEC 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18; and T 16 N/ R 4 E/ SEC 13, 14 . Village of Oak Creek; Sedona; and Cornville.
Sparklight Fiber Optic Line in Cornville Area
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 Elizabeth Munding
928-203-2914
elizabeth.a.munding@usda.gov 
Description: Sparklight proposes to hang fiber optic line along existing APS poles for approximately three miles in the Cornville area. The purpose of the fiber optic line would be to increase broadband infrastructure, particularly at area schools.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62441
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cornville area, including Beaverhead Flat Road.
West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping and Day-Use Areas
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 05/09/2022  08/2022 Christopher Johansen
928-203-7529
Christopher.Johansen@usda.gov 
Description: Delineate already designated areas for day-use parking and designated dispersed overnight camping and execute an emergency closure order to dispersed camping and campfires outside of these areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61655
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Sedona, Arizona along Forest Road 525 and surrounding areas.
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