Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2023 to 06/30/2023
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2023  		Expected:04/2023
  		05/2023 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
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
APS 69kv Power Line Permit for Childs-Irving Line
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/12/2015  		Expected:08/2023
  		08/2023 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
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 10/2022  		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.
Upper Verde River - Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study Environmental Assessment
EA
 - Special area management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 12/11/2022  		Expected:06/2023
  		06/2023 Jason Williams
928-777-2220
jason.a.williams@usda.gov 
Description: The Prescott National Forest has completed a draft environmental assessment (DEA) and FONSI on the Upper Verde Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study for 37 miles of the Upper Verde River on the Prescott and Coconino National Forests.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61191
Location: UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The river segments being studied are the 37 miles generally west and north of Clarkdale, Arizona and east of Chino Valley, Arizona.
Western Area Power Administration Glen Canyon-Rogers 230/345kV Integrated Vegetation Mgmt Program
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
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 09/2023  		Expected:10/2023  01/2024 Deirdre Marx
928-635-5662
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
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
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
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.
Qwest dba CenturyLink, Fiber Optic Line Permit Reissuance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2023  		Expected:05/2023  08/2023 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
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
AT&T Permit Reissuances
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
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 Marx
928-635-5662
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
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.
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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  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2022  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 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".
Ash Fork to Flagstaff Fiber Optic Cable Line
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/31/2022  		Expected:05/2023
  		07/2023 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of a fiber optic cable trunk line that will improve access to broadband internet for surrounding communities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63074
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is planned to be located along Forest Road 222B, then Highway 180, north of Flagstaff, AZ.
CO Bar Solar Interconnection Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2023
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2023  		Expected:11/2023
  		12/2023 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to expand, maintain, and haul commercial vehicles on two Forest Service roads (1.9 miles of FR 417 and 2.6 miles of FR 9003) in connection with the CO Bar Solar Project on adjacent state and private lands
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63379
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This is located on the northwest corner of the Forest east of Highway 180 and approximately 25 miles north of Flagstaff.
City of Flagstaff Lake Mary Communication Tower
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
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.
Doney Park Waterline Improvement
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/05/2022  07/2022 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
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
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.
Flagstaff Ranger District Prospectus for Outfitter Guide Services
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
Description: The scoping period has been extended to January 22, 2023. This proposal would address recreation special uses on the Flagstaff Ranger District including parts of the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake Hills. Seven outfitter and guiding permits would be issued.
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.
Inner Basin Waterline Post Fire Repairs and Road Reconstruction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/13/2023  		Expected:05/2023
  		06/2023 Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
Description: Reconstruction of the City of Flagstaff drinking water pipeline, pipeline road (FR 146), and Schultz Pass Road (FR 420) at sites where it was washed out after the Pipeline Fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63360
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Schultz Pass Trailhead north to Inner Basin Trailhead. .
McCormick Pit Native Material Site
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
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.
Old Walnut Canyon Road Improvements
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Deirdre Marx
928-635-5662
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
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.
Post-fire Flood Mitigation Activities West of Highway 89
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/21/2022  		Expected:05/2023
Actual: 03/29/2023  		05/2023 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
Description: construction and drainage modification activities to address recent post-fire flooding and future flood risk in three areas west of Highway 89 and north of Interstate 40 in watersheds affected by the 2022 Tunnel and Pipeline wildfires.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62920
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities would occur north of Flagstaff in national forest lands in the Lenox, Thames, Peaceful Way, Copeland, Government Tank, Campbell, North Paintbrush, and South Paintbrush watersheds.
Post-fire erosion and flood control activities East of Highway 89
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 01/06/2023  01/2023 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
Description: Rehabilitation of flood damaged areas and construction and reconstruction of berms and other flood mitigation structures to address future flood events.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62837
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project activities are located approcimately 8 miles easy of the City of Flagstaff on the east side of Highway 89 from Girls Ranch Road south to the Landfill Road.
Schultz Creek Crossing and Mount Elden Road Easement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		06/2023 Deirdre Marx
928-527-3415
Deirdre.Marx1@usda.gov 
Description: The Coconino National Forest is considering a proposal from Coconino County Public Works Department (Department) to engineer and construct an improved Schultz Creek crossing for Mt. Elden Lookout Rd. along with an easement to be issued to Coconino Co
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 4 of Township 21N, Range 07E and Sections 33 and 34 of Township 22N, Range 07E.
Timberline and Wupatki Estates Post Fire Hazard Tree Removal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/09/2023  		Expected:04/2023
  		05/2023 Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
Description: Removal of dead and down hazard trees along the private property boundary of the Timberline and Wupaki Estates northwest of Flagstaff, AZ.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62982
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area runs along the private property boundary of Timberline Estates between FSR6440 and FSR 6064D and the South and East boarders of the Wupatki Trails neighborhood.
Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture Forest Health Restoration
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessica.richardson@usda.gov 
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 Gas Walnut Creek Meadows Extension
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/12/2022  		Expected:04/2023
  		05/2023 Tobias Hutchens
540-552-4641
tobias.j.hutchens@usda.gov 
Description: Approval of a special use permit amendment for the installation, operation and maintenance of additional gas line extending approximately 2 miles to the Walnut Creek Meadows Subdivision. Location would be in existing road ROW and along waterline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63291
Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located along Townsend-Winona Road and Leupp Road, east of Flagstaff.
Unisource Gas Walnut Creek Meadows Line Extension
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A 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.
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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
Fred Haught Trail Reroute and Trailhead Improvement Project
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Brady Vandragt
928-477-5052
brady.vandragt@usda.gov 
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2022  		Expected:07/2023
  		09/2023 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Cancelled  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:11/2023
  		05/2024 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  Completed  Actual: 03/24/2023  05/2024 Elizabeth Munding
928-203-2914
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 the Cave Springs Campground 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.
Centurylink Fiberoptic Cable Installation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/06/2023  		Expected:03/2023
  		04/2023 Tobias Hutchens
928-527-3471
tobias.j.hutchens@usda.gov 
Description: Centurylink will install approx. 6400 feet of fiberoptic cable in existing conduit along Hwy 179 headed south to the Red Rock R.D. and splice fiberline into F.S. office. One concrete tele-comm pedestal adjacent to the office will be replaced.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63440
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beginning at Ridgeway Dr. and Hwy 179 in the Village of Oak Creek moving south along the Hwy 179 corridor ending at 8375 Hwy 179 (RedRock R.D. office).
Chiricahua Leopard Frog Habitat Enhancement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/15/2022  		Expected:04/2023
  		06/2023 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.
Geotechnical study for the Proposed McGuireville to Oak Creek Transmission Line
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           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 02/21/2023  02/2023 Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
Michael.Dechter@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of a short-term special use permit for geotechnical study activities including drilling bore holes and striking metal plates to measure seismic results at 67 locations along a proposed transmission line route.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63449
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located between the Village of Oak Creek and McGuireville along the Kel Fox Trail, Beaverhead Flat Road, and Cornville Road.
Pefanis Private Access Road
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2021  		Expected:05/2023
  		07/2023 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.
Red Rock Trails Enhancement
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           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2023  		Expected:06/2023  07/2023 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.
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