Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS |
- 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 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. . | |||||
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Gila 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 |
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Revision of Forest Plan for the Gila National Forest EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/17/2020 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2023 |
Expected:10/2023 |
10/2023 |
Jenny Rasmussen 575-388-8483 Jenny.Rasmussen2@usda.gov |
| Description: Forest Plan Revision. See https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/home/?cid=STELPRD3828671 for more information
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51887 |
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| Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project encompasses the entire Gila National Forest located in the southwest corner of New Mexico. | |||||
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Gila National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Special Use Permit Reissuance EA EA *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/13/2021 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2022 |
Expected:06/2023 |
08/2023 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Renew and combine several special use permits into one master permit for the operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure; access; and vegetation management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61223 |
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| Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Hidalgo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. PNM facilities within the GNF are limited to the Silver City, Glenwood, and Wilderness Ranger Districts in Grant, Hidalgo and Catron counties, New Mexico. | |||||
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Tucson Electric Power Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/31/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
11/2022 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Reissue special use permit to Tucson Electric Power for utility corridor access and maintenance on Gila National Forest. Most helpful to receive comments on this project proposal by September 16, 2022
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62793 |
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| Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District, Glenwood Ranger District, Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Utility corridor runs along New Mexico/Arizona stateline. Extends from forest boundary on Quemado RD south to Glenwood RD crossing into Arizona near the San Francisco River. | |||||
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Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Aldo Leopold Wilderness Intrusion Barriers and Trailheads Development CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
James Apodaca 575-894-6677 james.apodaca@usda.gov |
| Description: Assess and design four trailheads and barriers to prevent motorized intrusions into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61208 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T13S R9W Sections 3, 5, 15, 16, 23; T11S R10W Section 23. Approx. 14 miles south/southwest of Winston, NM for Circle Seven, Rattlesnake, and Lake trailheads and approx. 13 miles west/southwest of Winston, NM for Caledonia trailhead. | |||||
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Black Mountain Privy Replacement CE *UPDATED* |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/13/2020 |
Expected:02/2023 |
04/2023 |
Anthony James 575-894-6677 anthony.james@usda.gov |
| Description: The privy at Black Mountain lookout tower is at capacity. It is time to replace it with a new privy which will include such things as removing the old structure, blasting and/or digging a new pit and building a new structure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60430 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Black Mountain Lookout is approximately 6 miles SW of Beaverhead Work Station. T10S R13W Sec 06. | |||||
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Forest Service Road 522-Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022 |
Expected:03/2023 | 04/2023 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Propose to permit the 0.13 miles from existing gate to private land where there is adequate space for motor vehicles to turn around versus in narrow canyon at private land. Install a walk through swing gate for access to NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62964 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T16S R8W Sec 17. Project site is approximately one miles southeast of Kingston, NM. | |||||
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Kingston Grazing Allotment Range Improvements EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/05/2021 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2023 |
Expected:08/2023 |
10/2023 |
Allen Graves 575-894-6677 allen.graves@usda.gov |
| Description: Develop new wells with solar pumps, install new water storage tanks & drinkers, place plastic pipeline on ground, construct & replace corrals to better disperse cattle on allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61066 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - Township 15 South, Range 8 West, part of Sec 7; T15S, R9W, portion of section 24; T16S, R8W, portions of sections 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29;and T16S, R9W, portion Sec. 14. Approx. 6 miles north and 1-3 miles southeast of Kingston, New Mexico. | |||||
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Sierra County 911 Emergency Communications Site at Emory Pass Electronic Site CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/07/2021 |
Expected:12/2022 |
03/2023 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Issue special use permit to Sierra County for the use of Emory Pass site to improve communications.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61225 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T16S R9W Sec. 15. Emory Pass Electronic Site is located approximately 8 miles west of Kingston, NM. | |||||
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Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Verizon Wireless Permit Amendment (Brushy Mountain Communication Site) CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/20/2022 | 10/2022 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Propose to install a 40 foot extension to existing 124 ft monopole on existing permitted site on Brushy Mountain. Most helpful to receive comments on the project by September 16, 2022.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62792 |
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| Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T11S, R20W, Section 32. Located on Brushy Mountain, approximately 3 miles west of Glenwood, NM. | |||||
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Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Adair Pipeline Extension CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
Completed | Actual: 09/06/2022 | 10/2022 |
Timothy Hendricks 575-773-4678 timothy.hendricks@usda.gov |
| Description: Install and bury approximately 1.4 miles of poly pipeline and a drinking trough, to provide an alternative watering location for the excluded Adair Springs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61212 |
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| Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 6 South, Range 20 West, Section 18. Project is located 1 mile south of Luna NM. Drinker will be installed approximately 100 yards west of the excluded Adair Spring. | |||||
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Special Use Permit Issuance - T-Mobile West LLC (Quemado Ranger District) CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/02/2021 |
Expected:10/2022 |
12/2022 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to T-Mobile West LLC, for a proposed new communication site to be installed within the Fox Mountain Communication Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61214 |
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| Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T3S, R18W, Sec 3. Fox Mountain is located approx. 16 miles southwest of Quemado, NM. | |||||
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Special Use Permits - Reissuance; Quemado Ranger District CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/02/2021 |
Expected:10/2022 |
12/2022 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Purpose is to re-issue existing non-recreation special use permits to allow for continued use of facilities and roads permits within the Quemado Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61213 |
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| Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Rodeo Grounds: T5S, R20W, Sec 29, 30, 31, and 32; Road permits: T2S, R17W, Sec 25 and 26; T2S, R17W, Sec 15. Rodeo grounds located just north of Luna, NM. Road permits off of Hwy 32, approximately 16 miles south of Quemado, NM. | |||||
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Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Apache Creek Volunteer Fire Department Water Tank Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/31/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
11/2022 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposed project is for the installation of a 48,000 gallon water tank for use by Apache Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Tank will be located at the former Aragon Transfer Station. Most helpful to receive comments on this project by September 23, 2022.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62794 |
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| Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T5S R14W Sec 15. Project site is located approximately 1/4 mile west of Cruzville, NM. | |||||
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Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Ben Lilly Pond Enhancement and Watershed Stabilization Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Antonio Ybarra 575-388-8460 antonio.ybarra2@usda.gov |
| Description: Ben Lilly Pond is a man-made feature with an earthen berm and primitive concrete spillway. There is a need to protect pond features from both ungulate use, public use, and vehicle parking. Propose to implement fencing and parking mngt controls.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58842 |
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| Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T16S, R14 W, Section 24. Project is located approx. 12 miles north of Silver City, west of NM Hwy 15. | |||||
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Bullard Peak Allotment Temporary Water Trough and Pipeline CE |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Naomi Gomez 575-388-8379 naomi.gomez@usda.gov |
| Description: Permittee will install a pump and black plastic pipe on the surface from Black Hawk mine area approximately 1/4 mile to an identified trough on Forest Service land. Use would be part year for up to 2 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60469 |
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| Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T18S, R16W, section 20 in the Burro Mountains in Grant County. This project is about 12 miles southwest of Silver City. | |||||
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Continental Breccia Oxide Project Exploration Core Drilling CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/20/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
11/2022 |
Antonio Ybarra 575-388-8460 comments-southwestern-gila-silver-city@usda.gov |
| Description: Freeport-McMoran Chino Mines has applied for a permit to drill 13 exploratory sites on 3.6 acres east of Fort Bayard. Less than 1 mile of roads would be constructed for access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62869 |
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| Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T17S R12W Sec 4 and 5. Proposed project area is located east of Fort Bayard and west of Fierro, New Mexico. | |||||
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Fort Bayard Water System Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/31/2022 |
Expected:12/2022 |
01/2023 |
Mary Lou Norero 575-388-8415 marylou.norero@usda.gov |
| Description: Renewal of expired permit for maintenance of existing water system and maintenance of access roads in Fort Bayard to be issued to Fort Bayard Medical. Center/State of NM.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62791 |
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| Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 1 and 2, T17S, R13W. Located within Fort Bayard, approximately 8 miles east of Silver City, NM. | |||||
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