Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Tonopah 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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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 11/28/2012 | 01/2013 |
Susan Ellsworth 775-355-5313 susanellsworth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nationwide. | |||||
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS *UPDATED* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 09/13/2018 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
12/2021 |
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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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation EIS |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/02/2019 |
Expected:12/2020 |
01/2021 |
John Shivik 801-625-5667 johnashivik@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado. | |||||
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Carson City to Glenbrook Powerline Rebuild CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2020 |
Expected:07/2021 |
08/2021 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-352-1240 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov |
| Description: Rebuild approximately 9.23 mile, 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line within the existing right-of-way between the Voltaire Substation in Carson City, Nevada and Glenbrook Substation, Douglas County, Nevada.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58015 |
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| Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Carson City Nevada, from Voltaire Canyon heading west across U.S. Highway 50 to the intersection of Nevada State Route 28 and Spooner Summit, then parallels old Highway 50 to Glenbrook. | |||||
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East Zone Connectivity and Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 03/15/2021 | 06/2021 |
John Brokaw 530-587-3558 ext. 241 john.brokaw@usda.gov |
| Description: The project proposes (OHV) and Watershed Improvement management actions on National Forest System lands including changes to the NFTS, realignment, decommission and restoration of routes, construction of motorized trail, and staging area creation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57704 |
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| Location: UNIT - Truckee Ranger District, Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Nevada, Placer, Sierra. LEGAL - T 19,18,17,and 16 N - R 17 and 16 E - Covering more than 40 sections in Nevada, Sierra, and Placer counties. Boca, Stampede, and Prosser Reservoirs area adjacent to the 890, 894, 270, and 72 Rd. systems. Project also encompasses the 06 Rd. in the vicinity of the Big Chief cliff complexes north of Deer Creek. | |||||
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NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/30/2020 |
Expected:04/2021 |
05/2021 |
Victor Lyon 530-543-2749 vlyon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximately 5,300 acres, the project consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines. Improves wildlife habitat, forest health, and fuel reduction. COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS 11/20/20.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58461 |
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| Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Power transmission corridors on east side of the Lake Tahoe basin within Nevada. | |||||
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Tahoe 200 Events CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2021 |
Expected:07/2021 | 08/2021 |
Kimberly Felton 530/543-2651 kimberlyfelton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize a 3-part foot-race event surrounding Lake Tahoe Basin on existing roads and trails through a special use permit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District, Placerville Ranger District, Truckee Ranger District, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Around the Lake Tahoe Basin using system roads and trails. Uses Tahoe Rim Trail. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Forest-wide Prescribed Fire Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/09/2020 |
Expected:09/2021 |
12/2021 |
Duncan Leao 530-543-2660 dleao@fs.fed.us |
| Description: We propose to apply prescribed fire on up to 100,000 acres of national forest system lands per year to improve native vegetation and wildlife habitats and to reduce risk of uncharacteristic wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57860 |
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| Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Sierra, Tuolumne, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe Integrated Invasive Plant Treatment Project EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
James Winfrey 775-355-5308 james.winfrey@usda.gov |
| Description: The purpose of this analysis is to update current management to provide for integrated and timely management of invasive species, now and in the future, with the goal of promoting healthy and thriving native plant communities across the HTNF.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53031 |
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| Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project addresses invasive plant treatments across the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands in the State of Nevada. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Amsel 2020 Exploration Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/18/2020 |
Expected:04/2021 |
05/2021 |
Carolyn Helm 775-455-2192 carolyn.helm@usda.gov |
| Description: Locatable mineral exploration project in southern Monitor Range. Construction of twenty-one (21) drill sites with 1,083 feet of travel on existing roads. No new road construction, reconstruction, or timber cutting is proposed within project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58254 |
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| Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T6N R46E sections 7 & 8, Mount Diablo Base & Meridian. Project is located in the southern Monitor Range near Hunts Canyon, Northeast of Tonopah, Nevada. | |||||
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Caldera 2020 Exploration Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/12/2020 |
Expected:05/2021 |
06/2021 |
Carolyn Helm 775-455-2192 Carolyn.Helm@usda.gov |
| Description: Mineral exploration project in southern Shoshone Mountains. Construction of ten (10) drill sites and 4,440 feet of road construction or reconstruction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58259 |
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| Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T9N R39E sections 13 & 14; T9N R40E sections 7, 18, 19, & 20. Project is located in southern Shoshone Mountains north of Tonopah, Nevada. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bodie Hills California Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2017 |
Expected:05/2021 |
07/2021 |
Anne Orlando 7609325853 anne.orlando@usda.gov |
| Description: This project will remove conifers from about 2,200 acres of sagebrush ecosystems in the Bodie Hills within California to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52199 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the NV/CA State line about 15 miles NE of Bridgeport, CA. | |||||
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Bridgeport Fire District Renewal Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2021 |
Expected:05/2021 | 05/2021 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-352-1240 mbonesteel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewing expired BRI8, for the Bridgeport Fire Protection District for service building. The permit will be renewed for an additional 30 year term. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - PM 21 T4N, R24E, Sec26. Bridgeport fire station off road Lower Twin Lakes Fire Station. | |||||
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Bridgeport Southwest Rangeland Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/06/2019 |
Expected:12/2021 |
06/2022 |
Douglas Clarke (775) 778-6127 douglas.clarke@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal is to convert 4 sheep allotments into 2 Cattle allotments and authorize cattle grazing in these two allotments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49993 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. approximately 8 miles south of Bridgeport, California. | |||||
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Buckeye Hot Springs Recreation Enhancement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2021 |
Expected:07/2021 | 07/2021 |
Jan Cutts 970-262-3451 jcutts@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Create new, sustainable parking area and trailhead and by designing and constructing a new access trail and vault toilet. Project includes hillside-stabilization and erosion-control measures, new interpretive signs and displays.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59664 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Buckeye Hot Springs is located on Buckeye Creek, a tributary to the Walker River, Bridgeport Reservoir, and Carson/Walker Watershed in Mono County. | |||||
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Jackass Flat Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/04/2021 |
Expected:05/2021 |
08/2021 |
Anne Orlando 7609325853 anne.orlando@usda.gov |
| Description: This project will remove pinyon and juniper from approximately 875 acres of sagebrush ecosystems along the California/Nevada border at Jackass Flat to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59125 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District, Lyon County, NV and Mono County, CA. Northeast of Walker, CA, and west of Sweetwater Flat in NV. | |||||
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Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
Forest Restoration Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/12/2021 |
Expected:09/2021 |
10/2021 |
Jedidia Rudelbach 760-932-7070 Jedidia.Rudelbach@usda.gov |
| Description: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is preparing an environmental assessment addressing forest restoration and fuels reduction activities on National Forest System lands currently authorized for training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59544 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Mt. Rose Corridor Hazardous Fuels Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2021 |
Expected:09/2022 | 09/2023 |
Anna Belle Monti 775-884-8114 annabelle.monti@usda.gov |
| Description: Hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management within the analysis area located along the Mount Rose Highway corridor. Proposed treatments include mechanical, prescribed fire, and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58030 |
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| Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T17N, R19E, sec 5, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T16N, R18E, sec 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 36; T16N, R19E, sec 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, Mount Diablo Meridian. Mount Rose Highway Corridor. Tahoe Meadows to Galena Creek Park area, South to near Bower's Mansion Regional Park. | |||||
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NDOT Gazex building replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/10/2021 |
Expected:04/2021 |
07/2021 |
Sally Champion 775-884-8116 sally.champion@usda.gov |
| Description: The FS proposes to approve the NV Dept of Transportation to replace the existing shelter for their avalanche control equipment off HWY 431 near Mt. Rose summit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59622 |
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| Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 1/4 mile west of the Mt. Rose trailhead parking area on NV HWY 431. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Pancake Complex EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/12/2020 |
Expected:09/2021 |
01/2022 |
Amery Sifre 775-289-3031 asifre@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NEPA Analysis for the Management of the Pancake Complex Wild Horse and Burro. This includes the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59128 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - Northern and Eastern Portions of the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye Counties. Northern and Eastern Portions of the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye Counties. | |||||
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US Highway 6 Fence Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/23/2021 |
Expected:06/2021 |
07/2021 |
Amery Sifre 775-289-5116 amery.sifre@usda.gov |
| Description:
This project will involve the construction of approximately 10.5 Miles of fence adjacent to US Highway 6 near Currant Summit. This Project will create a large riparian exclosure along Currant Creek and reduce potential safety concerns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59716 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project Area is located adjacent to US Highway 6 near Current Summit approximately 40 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Lower Mary's River and Willow Creek Grazing Allotments Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/31/2019 |
Expected:04/2022 |
06/2022 |
Elizabeth Dixon 1-775-752-3357 elizabeth.dixon@usda.gov |
| Description: Authorize sheep grazing on Lower Mary's River and Willow Creek grazing allotments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56526 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of Jarbidge Mountains in Mary's River watershed. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Burns Basin Exploration Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/08/2020 |
Expected:04/2021 |
07/2021 |
Scott Richey 775-738-5171 scott.richey@usda.gov |
| Description: Locatable minerals exploration project in the Independence Mountains. Ten drill sites (8 on NFS 2 on private lands), access will be on existing roads and reopened reclaimed roads. Proposed disturbance of 3.0 acres. All disturbance will be reclaimed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58133 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Independence Mountains in Burns Basin which is directly south of Jerritt Canyon and California Mountain. | |||||
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California Creek Powerline Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/02/2021 | 03/2021 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda.gov |
| Description: Construction of approximately 1 mile over powerline ( both underground and overhead) to provide power to private land inholdings. This new line will replace an overhead line that was burned in the Brown's Gulch wildland fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55796 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1 mile south of Mountain City, Nevada. | |||||
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Coleman Exploration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 09/09/2020 |
Expected:09/2021 |
09/2021 |
Gregory Van Oosbree 7752771923 gregory.vanoosbree@usda.gov |
| Description: Multi-Year minerals exploration project with a maximum total area of new disturbance of 42.94 acres on USFS lands and 5.84 acres on private lands (49 acres). Additional 1.22 acres of existing unreclaimed area used for staging equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58703 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located 5-10 miles Northeast of Wildhorse Reservoir near Island Mountain within Hammond and Coleman Canyons. | |||||
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Jack's Peak Communication Site CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/17/2021 |
Expected:04/2021 |
06/2021 |
Wendy Markham 775-304-6016 wmarkham@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of new grounding system for the existing building. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jack's Peak, Independence Mountain Range. | |||||
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Maggie Summit Minerals Exploration Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/04/2020 |
Expected:09/2021 |
09/2021 |
Gregory Van Oosbree 7752771923 gregory.vanoosbree@usda.gov |
| Description: Minerals Exploration Project to be conducted for up to one year following Project start-up (including earthwork reclamation and seeding). Use of existing access and the construction of temporary exploration road, drill pads, sumps and a staging area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58927 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of the Independence Mountains and east of the Bull Run Mountains near Maggie Summit. The Project is accessed by existing NFS Roads. | |||||
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Mountain City Road Maintenance Station CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/10/2019 |
Expected:03/2021 |
04/2021 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda.gov |
| Description: Road maintenance station to support highway maintenance on State Route 225 near Mountain City, Nevada.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57082 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T45N R53E Section 24. 4 miles south of Mountain City, NV adjacent to State Route 225. | |||||
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South Jerritt Exploration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 09/04/2020 |
Expected:07/2021 |
08/2021 |
Joshua Nicholes 775-738-5171 joshua.nicholes@usda.gov |
| Description: Project located near Jerritt Canyon Mine. About 500 acres of temporary road and drill pad disturbance are proposed. Concurrent reclamation would require same amount of existing disturbance at the mine site to be recontoured prior to new disturbance
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58700 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 50 miles north of Elko, Nevada, in the southern Independence Range near Jerritt Canyon Mine. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Boy Scout Camp (Camp Lamoille) Rebuild CE *UPDATED* |
- Special area management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/10/2019 |
Expected:05/2021 |
06/2021 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wmarkham@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is being proposed to rebuild burned structures and infrastructure that was damaged or burned down during the Range Two Fire in 2018. Including lodge and A-Frame cabins.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56166 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lamoille Canyon. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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National Exploration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/11/2019 |
Expected:07/2021 |
08/2021 |
Jenna Padilla 1-775-778-6129 jenna.padilla@usda.gov |
| Description: National Gold Mining Corporation proposes to conduct a ten year exploration drilling program on Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and private lands located in the historic National Mining District, Santa Rosa Mountain Range, Nevada.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55914 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located in T. 46 N., R. 39 E., sections 27, 28, 33, and 34, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDB&M), Humboldt County, Nevada. | |||||
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Santa Rosa Rangeland Management Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 04/18/2020 |
Expected:10/2021 |
12/2021 |
Douglas Clarke (775) 778-6127 douglas.clarke@usda.gov |
| Description: Authorize livestock grazing on 12 allotments across the Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52282 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lands throughout the Santa Rosa Ranger District. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Autecology Phase IV - Butterfly Habitat Protection and Restoration CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2020 |
Expected:07/2021 |
08/2021 |
Kathryn Gulley 702-515-5430 kathryn.gulley@usda.gov |
| Description: Protection and restoration of habitat for two species of butterflies endemic the Spring Mountains.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57659 |
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| Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mud Springs and Wheeler within Clark County, Nevada. | |||||
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Macks, Champion, Lovell Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2020 |
Expected:08/2021 |
09/2021 |
Joshua Thalacker 702-515-5441 joshua.thalacker@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposed treatments include mechanical (mastication and/or chipping), hand (chainsaws and/or handtools), prescribed fire (broadcast and/or pile), and biomass utilization of firewood through the local community.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57531 |
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| Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Spring Mountains national Recreation Area. | |||||
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Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Complex Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/14/2013 |
Expected:05/2021 |
06/2021 |
Rixey Jenkins 775-355-5387 rixey.jenkins@usda.gov |
| Description: Analyze appropriate managment levels and horse gathers on the Spring Mountains NRA and the Southern NV BLM District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=40960 |
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| Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. | |||||
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Monitor-Toquima Range Vacant Allotment Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2021 |
Expected:09/2021 | 01/2022 |
Lance Brown 928-687-8614 lanbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to authorize cattle grazing within the McKinney, Meadow Canyon, Monitor Valley East, Monitor Valley West, Silver Creek, and Table Mountain allotments in a manner that will not hinder attainment of LRMP desired condition
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59389 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Central Nevada Monitor Valley, Vacant Grazing Allotments in the West Central Monitor Range and East Central Toquima Range. | |||||
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