Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2022 to 03/31/2022
Kaibab 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, 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  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

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

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/23/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		03/2022 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
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
Arizona National Scenic Trail Reroute (Orderville Canyon)
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 11/01/2021  11/2021 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
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.
Big Ridge & South Canyon Radio Communications Sites Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/20/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		06/2022 David Vincelette
928-643-8143
david.vincelette@usda.gov 
Description: Remove, replace and/or upgrade existing communications equipment at two NKRD Radio Communications Sites. Install a new 60-foot self-supporting tower & ancillary equipment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60755
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - (Big Ridge site) SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of SEC 14, T38N, R2E; & (South Canyon site) SE1/4 of Section 14, T34N, R3E, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian (Coconino County, Arizona). Big Ridge Site: Lat=36 degrees, 40 mins, 48.7 secs North); Long=112 degrees, 9 mins, 16.47 secs West, elev=8354 ft. AMSL; South Canyon Site: Lat=36 degrees, 20 mins, 22 secs North. elev=9137 ft. AMSL.
Burnt Corral Vegetation Management Project
EA
 - 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
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.
Cooper Ridge Communications Site Tower Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/05/2021  11/2021 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
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.
House Rock Wildlife Area (HRWA) Bison Management Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Land ownership management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2022  		Expected:04/2022  04/2022 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
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.
Mangum Fire Emergency Actions / Hazard Tree Removal Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Grazing management
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2022  		Expected:05/2022  05/2022 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60762
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.
Warm Springs Tank to Mangum Springs, to Big Springs Waterline Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Land ownership management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 10/07/2021  11/2021 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
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
Grandview Lookout Cabin Adaptive Reuse to Cabin Rental
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		02/2022 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
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.
SBA Communication Tower Permit Amendment - Grandview
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/30/2021  12/2021 Christopher Asbjorn
928-635-8280
Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize SBA Tower to construct an additional buried powerline at the Grandview communications site. The new line would be approximately 160 feet long. Additional power is needed to support emergency communications equipment at the existing site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61058
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R4E, Section 28, Gila and Salt River Meridian. At the existing Grandview communications site off of Forest Road 310.
Tusayan Community Trails Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2022  		Expected:04/2022  08/2022 Kevin Lehto
928-635-5662
kevin.lehto@usda.gov 
Description: The Town of Tusayan has proposed construction of approx. 12.5 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
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.
Tusayan Ranger Station Waterline Connection
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/20/2021  		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
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.
Tusayan Sanitary District Reclaimed Water Fill Station
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/20/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		02/2022 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
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.
USGS Pinyon Plain Mine Water Runoff Monitoring Stations Permit Amendment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Research and Development  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Chelsea Muise
928-635-8275
chelsea.muise@usda.gov 
Description: Amend U.S. Geological Survey's existing special use permit to allow for installation of additional equipment to monitor surface runoff upslope and downslope of the Pinyon Plain Mine.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61198
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T29N, R3E, Section 20, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Upslope and downslope of the Pinyon Plain Mine, approximately 6 miles SE of the Town of Tusayan.
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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
Arcadian Fiber Optic Line, Ash Fork to Flagstaff
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2022  		Expected:04/2022  05/2022 Christopher Asbjorn
928-635-8280
Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize installation of an underground fiber optic line between Ash Fork and Flagstaff, AZ. The line would be within existing forest road and the Transwestern Pipeline corridors. Approximately 32.3 miles of line would run on Forest Service land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61183
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Forest Roads 246U and 160 (Transwestern Pipeline Easement Road), within the Transwestern Pipeline corridor.
Babbitt Ranch Energy Center Interconnection Project
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2022  		Expected:12/2022  01/2023 Marcos Roybal
928-635-8331
marcos.roybal@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize installation of approximately 9 miles of above-ground fiber optic line on FS land within an existing APS right-of-way needed to provide emergency communications for the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. NEPA will be led by Bureau of Reclamation.
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NE portion of the Williams RD, east of Highway 64 and south of Highway 180. The line will follow the large powerline that enters Forest Service land near Howard Mesa and exits NW of Ebert Mtn.
Drake Pozzolan Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 12/03/2021  01/2022 Jeremy Haines
928-635-8367
jeremy.haines@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
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.
El Paso Natural Gas Permit Amendment (Administrative Correction of Permit Area)
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed
This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA.  		  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
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.
El Paso Natural Gas Permit Amendment (For New Cathodic Protection Systems)
CE
 - 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
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.
FR 102C/9194W Road Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		03/2022 Clairisse Loucks
928-635-8365
Clairisse.Loucks@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize activities including widening, drainage improvements, resurfacing, and future maintenance/snow removal on existing forest roads 102C & 9194W to bring the roads to County zoning ordinance standards.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61185
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R3E, Sections 35 & 36, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Near Sherwood Forest Estates, east of the City of Williams and South of Interstate 40.
Forest Road 141F Road Use Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/29/2021  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
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.
Krombeen Driveway Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/29/2021  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
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.
Manterola Ranches Access Permit Reissuance
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/01/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		01/2022 Christopher Asbjorn
928-635-8280
Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov 
Description: Re-issue a special use permit to Manterola Ranches for access to private property across National Forest System lands. Access would be via forest roads 166 (closed to public use) and 24 (open to public use) and a short driveway off of FR 24.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61059
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N, R4E, sections 14 & 23, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Off of Garland Prairie Road (Forest Road 141).
Railroad Tank Dam Land Exchange
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2021  		Expected:02/2022
  		03/2022 Christopher Asbjorn
928-635-8280
Christopher.Asbjorn@usda.gov 
Description: Exchange up to approx. 0.94 ac of private land for up to approx. 0.94 ac of adjacent FS land to allow construction of drainage features to mitigate flood risk posed by Railroad Tank Dam. Flood risk mitigation analyzed in separate 2017 NEPA.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61195
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R5E, Section 32, Gila and Salt River Meridian. Approximately 3.9 miles west of the Bellemont/I-40 interchange, immediately north of I-40 in Railroad Tank Draw.
T-Mobile Generator Upgrade, Bill Williams Communication Site
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2021  		Expected:02/2022
  		03/2022 Chelsea Muise
928-635-8275
chelsea.muise@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize T-Mobile to replace an existing generator with a larger generator and larger concrete pad at the Bill Williams Mountain communications site. All work would be within the footprint of the existing communication site facilities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61196
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N, R2E, Section 17, Gila and Salt River Meridian. The existing communications site on the top of Bill Williams Mountain, approximately 3.5 miles SW of the City of Williams.
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