Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2021 to 09/30/2021
Humboldt-Toiyabe 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
-  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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  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  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- 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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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
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
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.
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
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.
NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		09/2021 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
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.
Tahoe 200 Events
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2021  		Expected:09/2021  09/2021 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
Forest-wide Prescribed Fire Project
EA
 - 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
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.
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
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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bridgeport Fire District and Las Vegas Metro Police Service Buildings Permit Renewals
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco
603-466-2713
ntdigiacco@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue permits to Bridgeport Fire Protection District for volunteer fire station and Las Vegas Metro Police for substation building.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59094
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Clark. LEGAL - PM 21 T4N, R24E, Sec26 and T19S, R57E, Sec 27. Bridgeport fire station off Lower Twin Lakes Road, approximately 5 miles west of Bridgeport CA. Las Vegas Metro substation, Kyle Canyon, Mt. Charleston, NV.
Consolidate US Geological Service Stream Gauges into master special use permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco
603-466-2713
ntdigiacco@fs.fed.us 
Description: Stream gauges for resource monitoring.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59862
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Tonopah Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Mountain City Ranger District, Ely Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Austin Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Mono, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Lander, Washoe, White Pine, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations, see scoping document attached.
Road Permit Renewals
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco
603-466-2713
ntdigiacco@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew 10 existing road permits to Great Basin Trail Road Users Assoc., Lincoln Gold US Corp., David Womack, Burton Packard, Spooner Summit HOA, Stuart Merrill, J.R. Simplot Company, Ramez Reno, The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59860
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Mountain City Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Lyon, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations, see attached scoping document.
Sewer System Permit Renewals
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco
603-466-2713
ntdigiacco@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew sewer permits to Clark County School District, Douglas County School District, South Tahoe Public Utility District.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59858
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Clark, Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kyle Canyon Highway 157, Jacks Valley, Highway 88.
Water Tanks and Water line permit renewals
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco
603-466-2713
ntdigiacco@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew 5 expired authorizations for existing water storage and water transmission lines to Indian Hills General Improvement District, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Rosemount Water Co. and Douglas County.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59857
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jacks Valley, Douglas County. Thomas Creek Road, Mt. Rose subdivision, Raleigh Heights, Topaz Lake.
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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
Amsel 2020 Exploration Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/18/2020  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 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
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.
Caldera 2020 Exploration Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/12/2020  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 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
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
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:07/2021
  		08/2021 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
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.
Bridgeport Southwest Rangeland Project
EA
 - 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
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. approximately 8 miles south of Bridgeport, California.
Buckeye Hot Springs Recreation Enhancement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 05/04/2021  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
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.
Jackass Flat Habitat Improvement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Completed  Actual: 04/28/2021  08/2021 David Hamilton
775-482-7880
david.hamilton@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
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.
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Forest Restoration Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 06/07/2021  		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
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Spring Peak Exploration Drilling Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 09/05/2017  10/2017 David Risley
760-932-5821
daviderisley@fs.fed.us 
Description: Radius Gold Inc. proposes exploration drilling for locatable minerals from 22 constructed drill pads on the west flack of Spring Peak, Mineral County, NV. Duration of the project is less than one year.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52171
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections 28, 33, & 34, T5N, R28E, MDB&M, on the Bridgeport District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Sweetwater Airstrip Maintenance and Expansion
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Troy Jorgenson
775-352-1260
troy.jorgenson@usda.gov 
Description: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is proposing to conduct maintenance on the existing Sweetwater Airstrip and expand the width and aprons of the airstrip to accommodate larger aircraft. All work will be completed within existing footprint.
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The airstrip is located at the Sweetwater Summit approximately 23 miles north of Bridgeport California on State Highway 182/338.
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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
Capital to Tahoe Trail
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 06/30/2021  07/2021 Brian Hansen
775-884-8140
bchansen@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to construct 7 miles of a new non-motorized multi-use single-track trail segment between Marlette Peak and Snow Valley peak at the crest of the Carson Range.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60214
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Between Marlette Peak and Snow Valley peak at the crest of the Carson Range.
Jacks Valley Trail
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/28/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Garret Nuzzo-Jones
540-204-7951
garret.nuzzo-jones@usda.gov 
Description: The Carson Ranger District proposes to construct approx. 9.1 miles of new, non-motorized trail in the Jacks Valley Area. The new trail would connect the Jacks Valley North TH to James Lee County Park with an optional loop to Plymouth Work Center.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60364
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail is located on NFS lands in Douglas County, NV south of Jacks Valley Road and west of US 395 on T14N 19E (sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24) and T14N 20E (sections 07 and 18).
Kings Canyon Mannsfeld Road Access
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/24/2021  07/2021 Marnie Bonesteel
775-221-9225
marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov 
Description: Authorization for ingress and egress only on Forest Road 41039A Mine Road Spur A, for seasonal access to a private land for construction and access of a single family residence.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59912
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - T15N, R19E, Section 15, 22, 23. Three miles west of Carson City, near Kings Canyon.
Lincoln Bypass Trail CE
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/28/2021  05/2021 Brian Hansen
775-884-8140
brian.c.hansen@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to construct 2 miles of a new non-motorized single-track trail segment, rerouting and converting 2 miles of user-created single-track trail segments and decommission user-created trails. 4 new miles of trail will be added, or 2 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59835
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Intersection of Kings Canyon Road and Longview Way and connecting to the Kings to Ash Trail.
Mogul Fuels Reduction Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2021  		Expected:09/2021  10/2021 Steven Howell
775-884-8114
srhowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reduce fuels on approximately 15 acres of a 40 acre parcel. Project activities include mastication on up to 15 acres although hand thinning, and chipping may occur on some areas too rocky or inaccessible for mastication. Some seeding may also occur.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60352
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located in Washoe County; the legal description is T19N, R18E, Section 10. The analysis area is 40 acre parcel surrounded by development within the Mogul area.
Mt. Rose Corridor Hazardous Fuels Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 03/2022  		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
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.
NDOT Gazex building replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/21/2021  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
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.
Prineville to Reno Fiber Optic Project, Nevada Segment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2021  		Expected:08/2021  09/2021 Marnie Bonesteel
775-221-9225
marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov 
Description: The overall project purpose is to improve the quality of rural broadband in Nevada, California, and Oregon and provide connectivity between regional hubs.
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Sections 22 and 27, T20N. R19E. The project crosses National Forest System land along North Virginia Street and Nola Way in Reno, NV.
Vista Grande
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2021  		Expected:11/2021  12/2021 Heidi Garcia
775-352-1241
Heidi.Garcia@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest is proposing disposal of property located in Carson City, Nevada. The property would be sold through an online auction conducted by the General Services Administration.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60010
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 14 N., R. 20 E. sec. 6, NW ? SE ?. Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 14 N., R. 20 E. sec. 6, NW ? SE ? .
Weather Station Renewals
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco
603-466-2713
ntdigiacco@fs.fed.us 
Description: Truckee River Flood Management, flood monitoring devices, avalanche control system (gazex)
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59863
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Sierra, Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Rose highway, White's Creek, Thomas Creek, Alum Creek, Dog Valley.
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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
Pancake Complex
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- 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
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.
US Highway 6 Fence Project
CE
 - 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
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
Elko County Permit Renewals
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		09/2021 Wendy Markham
775-623-5025 ext. 112
wendy.markham@usda.gov 
Description: Renew permits for the Jarbidge Helipad and solid waste transfer station.
Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 46N, Range 58E, Section 4.
Lower Mary's River and Willow Creek Grazing Allotments Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  On Hold  N/A  N/A 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
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
Burns Basin Exploration Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/08/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 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
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.
Coleman Exploration Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  On Hold  N/A  N/A 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
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.
Jack's Peak Communication Site
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/04/2021  06/2021 Wendy Markham
775-304-6016
wmarkham@fs.fed.us 
Description: Installation of new grounding system for the existing building.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59705
Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jack's Peak, Independence Mountain Range.
Jack's Peak Communication Site Upgrade
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Wendy Markham
775-623-5025 ext. 112
wmarkham@fs.fed.us 
Description: Installation of an upgraded lightening protection system.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59930
Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jack's Peak in the Independence Mountain Range.
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
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.
Mountain City Road Maintenance Station
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2019  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 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
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.
South Jerritt Exploration Project
EA
 - 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
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
Boy Scout Camp (Camp Lamoille) Rebuild
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special area management  Completed  Actual: 03/22/2021  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
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
National Exploration Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 05/11/2019  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 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
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.
Santa Rosa Rangeland Management Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/18/2020  		Expected:12/2021
  		03/2022 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
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
Autecology Phase IV - Butterfly Habitat Protection and Restoration
CE
 - 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
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mud Springs and Wheeler within Clark County, Nevada.
Las Vegas Valley Water District Rainbow Well
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/28/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Ryo Nakamura
775-352-1250
Ryo.Nakamura@usda.gov 
Description: The existing pipeline needs to be replaced to continue service for the Rainbow Well Site in Kyle Canyon.
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T19S, R57E, SECTION 31. SMNRA, Kyle Canyon.
Macks, Champion, Lovell Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction
CE
 - 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
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Spring Mountains national Recreation Area.
Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Complex Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/14/2013  		Expected:11/2021
  		01/2022 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
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
Monitor-Toquima Range Vacant Allotment Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 05/13/2021  		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
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.
Railroad Valley Springfish Habitat Improvement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/29/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Rachel Van Horne
775-355-5344
rachel.vanhorne@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of the spring enhancement project is to improve habitat conditions for Railroad Valley spring fish, a Federally Threatened protected species under the Endangered Species Act.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60322
Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District East end of Hot Creek Canyon north of NFS road 800.
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