Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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, Kaibab National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest, Tusayan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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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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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Kaibab 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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Forest-Wide Outfitter and Guide Capacity Analysis and Needs Assessment EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Chelsea Muise 928-635-8275 chelsea.muise@usda.gov |
| Description: A forest-wide capacity analysis and needs assessment to identify potential new uses and new outfitter and guide operators and considering specific actions to more effectively manage uses in areas that experience high use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58230 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kaibab National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project falls within the legal boundaries of the Kaibab National Forest. | |||||
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Kaibab Vault Toilet Replacement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/23/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 |
10/2021 |
Jeremy Haines 928-635-8367 jeremy.haines.@usda.gov |
| Description: This project would replace 13 recreation site toilets across the Kaibab that are old pit type toilets or vaults that have become unusable and have been closed to the public.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59847 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kaibab National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NKRD: AZ TH 205/89A, 205/67, 610/GNP; TRD: Ranger Station, Grandview LO, Russell Tank; WRD: Kendrick TH, Spring Valley Cabin, Scholz Lake, Pomeroy Tanks, Sycamore Falls TH, Benham TH, Bill Williams LO. | |||||
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Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab 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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Arizona National Scenic Trail Reroute (Orderville Canyon) CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 | 10/2021 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8143 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: The Kaibab NF in partnership with the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) proposes to build approximately one (1) mile of new single-track trail to replace a section of trail that currently overlays Forest Road 258B on the North Kaibab Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60752 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T38N R2E Sections 04 and 33, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian, Coconino County, AZ. Located South of Highway 89-A and the AZ Trailhead parking lot on Forest Road 258B. | |||||
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Big Ridge Communications Site Upgrades Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 | 10/2021 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8143 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: Remove, replace and/or upgrade existing communications equipment owned and operated by the BLM at the Big Ridge Communications Site. Install a new 60-foot self-supporting tower & ancillary equipment. New photovoltaic power sys. with battery back-up. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - SUP Permit NKR281 Legal description is as follows: SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, of Section 14, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian (Coconino County, Arizona). The project/site is located at: [Latitude: 36 degrees, 40 minutes, 48.70 seconds North; Longitude: 112 degrees, 9 minutes, 16.47 seconds West; Elevation: 8,354 ft. AMSL]. | |||||
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Burnt Corral Vegetation Management Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/25/2020 |
Expected:05/2022 |
07/2022 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8143 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: The purposes of the Burnt Corral project is to improve forest health and vigor, while improving habitat conditions which are more resilient to change in the event of wildfire and/or other climatic condition changes. Project = 28,090 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44236 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Planning stage - General Description: Townships 35 - 37 North, Ranges 1 West to 1 East, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian, (Coconino County, Arizona). The Burnt Corral project area lies in the southwest portion of the Kaibab Plateau (i.e., south-southwest of Lookout Canyon and FS Road 22) on the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. | |||||
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Cooper Ridge Communications Site Tower Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 | 10/2021 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8143 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: New replacement tower/equipment to improved reliability of wireless communications: New 199ft. tall self-supporting tower, New 16ft. x 24ft. building, new 50 kW back-up generator w/1,000-gallon propane tank on concrete pads, and new fencing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60751 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - The Cooper Ridge Communication Site is located within Coconino County, Arizona, in the SW1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 39N, Range 2E, of the Gila and Salt River Principal Meridian. Site is located approximately one and half miles north of the Jacob Lake Campground off Highway 89A and along Forest Development Road 0684; just south of the ADOT maintenance yard. | |||||
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House Rock Wildlife Area (HRWA) Bison Management Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land ownership management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:11/2021 | 01/2022 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8100 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct a new wildlife water in the northwest portion of the HRWA, and rebuild/re-establish, construct and install approximately 12 miles of existing and new pasture fence-line (including associated cattle-guards) within the HRWA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58903 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Townships 35 and 36 North, Ranges 4 and 5 East, Gila and Salt River Baseline and Meridian (Coconino County, AZ). The House Rock Wildlife Area (HRWA) is located within the southeast corner of the Kaibab National Forest - North Kaibab Ranger District (east of Saddle Mtn. Wilderness Area) in SW House Rock Valley. | |||||
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Mangum Fire Emergency Actions / Hazard Tree Removal Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Grazing management - Fuels management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2021 |
Expected:03/2022 | 04/2022 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8143 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: Targeted removal of hazard trees along approximately 2.5 miles of highway right-of-way, 40 miles of Forest Service (FS) roads, 10 miles of trails, and 55 miles of fence lines in the Mangum Fire burn area on the NKRD. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T37N, R1E & 1W; T38N, R1-2E & 1W; T39N, R1-3E; and T40N, R1-3E, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian; Coconino County, Arizona. Location is about 30 miles south/southeast of Fredonia, AZ on Nat. Forest System lands. Project area = buffer areas along highway 89A, FS roads, trails, and fence lines in moderate/sever burn area. | |||||
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Mangum Fire Emergency Actions / Hazard Tree Removal Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Grazing management - Fuels management - Road management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
David Vincelette 928-643-8143 david.vincelette@usda.gov |
| Description: Targeted removal of hazard trees along approximately 2.5 miles of highway right-of-way, 40 miles of Forest Service (FS) roads, 10 miles of trails, and 55 miles of fence lines in the Mangum Fire burn area on the NKRD.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60276 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T37N, R1E & 1W; T38N, R1-2E & 1W; T39N, R1-3E; and T40N, R1-3E, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian; Coconino County, Arizona. Location is about 30 miles south/southeast of Fredonia, AZ on Nat. Forest System lands. Project area = buffer areas along highway 89A, FS roads, trails, and fence lines in moderate/sever burn area. | |||||
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Warm Springs Tank to Mangum Springs, to Big Springs Waterline Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning - Land ownership management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2017 |
Expected:10/2021 |
10/2021 |
David Vincelette 928-643-8100 djvincelette@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project will install 8.5 miles ( /-) of new waterline from Warm Springs tank to Mangum Springs (Phase 1~6 .8 miles), to Big Springs (Phase 2~1.7 miles), to improve the Jacob Lake public water system and associated communications and control line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47875 |
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| Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Starting in Sec.17, T38N, R1E, running 1.8 miles west (parallel to FSR 462), thence running 4.7 miles south (parallel to FSR 422) to Mangum Camp, thence running south 1.7 miles south to Big Springs. | |||||
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Kaibab National Forest, Tusayan 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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Grandview Lookout Cabin Adaptive Reuse to Cabin Rental CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2021 |
Expected:11/2021 |
10/2022 |
Jeremy Haines 928-635-8367 jeremy.haines@usda.gov |
| Description: Work to prepare Grandview Lookout Cabin for use as a cabin rental. Activities include roof and paint hazmat abatement, solar panel installation, a new gravel path to the existing vault toilet, greywater system installation, and other upgrades.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60854 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R4E, Section 27, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Adjacent to Grandview Lookout Tower off of Forest Road 310. | |||||
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Tusayan Community Trails Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2021 |
Expected:02/2022 | 08/2022 |
Kevin Lehto 928-635-5662 kevin.lehto@usda.gov |
| Description: The Town of Tusayan has proposed construction of approx. 15 mi of new foot and bike trails and trailhead facilities to augment and link existing trails in the Tusayan area, providing safe and sustainable trail routes for visitors and residents.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60893 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several locations in and around the town of Tusayan on Kaibab National Forest lands. | |||||
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Tusayan Ranger Station Waterline Connection CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 | 02/2022 |
Andrew Kelher 928-635-8230 andrew.kelher@usda.gov |
| Description: Install a new water pipeline between the Town of Tusayan and the Tusayan Ranger District compound to provide a reliable water source to the ranger station and associated administrative facilities/housing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60839 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R2E, Sections 13 & 24, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Parallel to the east side of Highway 64 north of the Town of Tusayan. | |||||
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Tusayan Sanitary District Reclaimed Water Fill Station CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 | 01/2022 |
Chelsea Muise 928-635-8275 chelsea.muise@usda.gov |
| Description: Authorize Tusayan Sanitary District (TSD) to construct a water filling station, underground pipeline, & vehicle turn-around adjacent to TSD property to create a sustainable reclaimed water supply and reduce dependency on groundwater pumping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60838 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R2E, Section 24, Gila and Salt River Meridian. On the west side of the Town of Tusayan off of Long Jim Loop Road. | |||||
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Kaibab National Forest, Williams 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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Arcadian Fiber Optic Line CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/26/2021 | 07/2021 |
Marcos Roybal 928-635-8331 marcos.roybal@usda.gov |
| Description: Authorize installation of an underground fiber optic line between Paulden and Ashfork, Arizona. Approximately 9.58 miles would be on the Williams Ranger District and would be within the Highway 89 right-of-way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60142 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Highway 89 right-of-way between Paulden and Ash Fork. | |||||
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Dogtown Waterline Project Alternate Alignment Supplemental EA EA *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/06/2021 | 07/2021 |
Marcos Roybal 928-635-8331 comments-southwestern-kaibab@usda.gov |
| Description: To provide reliable and efficient water delivery to the City of Williams. An alternate dual water line alignment, totaling approx. 0.8 mi, with access road improvement, is being considered to replace approx. 1 mi of the alignment approved in 2020.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59517 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N, R3E, Section 6, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Southeast of the City of Williams parallel to Dogtown Wash. | |||||
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Drake Pozzolan Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/11/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
12/2021 |
Jeremy Haines 928-635-8367 comments-southwestern-kaibab@usda.gov |
| Description: Drake Cement is proposing to mine natural pozzolan (a concrete additive) on mining claims it holds on the Williams Ranger District. The proposed mine is situated in and around Frenchy Pit, a location of previous mining and quarrying.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58789 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T23N, R3E, Section 35, Gila and Salt River Meridian. In and around Frenchy Pit off of Forest Road 74 on the Williams Ranger District. | |||||
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El Paso Natural Gas Permit Amendment (Administrative Correction of Permit Area) CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 |
11/2021 |
Christopher Asbjorn 928-635-8280 Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend existing special use permit WMS706, held by El Paso Natural Gas, to incorporate existing infrastructure not previously recorded in the original authorization. No new construction would occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60855 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R3E, Sections 9 & 10, Gila and Salt River Meridian. In the vicinity of the Williams Compressor Station off of Forest Road 74. | |||||
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El Paso Natural Gas Permit Amendment (For New Cathodic Protection Systems) CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/26/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 |
10/2021 |
Christopher Asbjorn 928-635-8280 Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend existing special use permit WMS706, held by El Paso Natural Gas, for 2 new cathodic protection systems along the natural gas pipeline to ensure integrity of the pipeline. Would involve installation of new infrastructure w/in right of way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60706 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 22 N, R 3 E, Sections 9 & 10, Gila and Salt River Base Meridian. In the vicinity of the Williams Compressor Station west of County/Forest Road 74. | |||||
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Forest Road 141F Road Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/12/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 |
10/2021 |
Chelsea Muise 928-653-8275 chelsea.muise@usda.gov |
| Description: Issue new 30-yr road use permit to the private landowner for long term use of existing, but closed, Forest Road 141F. General road maintenance activities including snow removal will be allowable under the permit. No major construction is planned.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60631 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N R3E Section 05, Gila & Salt River Baseline Meridian. Off of Garland Prairie Road approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Williams. | |||||
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Krombeen Driveway Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/26/2021 |
Expected:10/2021 |
10/2021 |
Christopher Asbjorn 928-635-8280 Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit for a driveway needed to access a parcel of private property for a primary residence. Construction of a new driveway approximately 100 ft in length and 10 ft wide would occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60707 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 22 N, R 4 E, Section 26, Gila and Salt River Base Meridian. South of Old Route 66 just east of the Parks exit off of Interstate 40. | |||||
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