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, 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 |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions. | |||||
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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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NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/30/2020 |
Expected:04/2022 |
05/2022 |
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 05/2022 |
Expected:07/2022 | 08/2022 |
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 |
- 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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Deer Mountain Timber Stand Improvement and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/26/2021 |
Expected:06/2022 |
06/2022 |
Stefan Goehring 775-778-6119 stefan.goehring@usda.gov |
| Description: Timber restoration and hazardous fuels reduction near Jarbidge, NV. Proposed treatments include mechanical, prescribed fire, biomass utilization of firewood through the local community, prescriptive grazing and fuel breaks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61084 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District, Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SSSS. | |||||
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Northeast Nevada Targeted Grazing EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/16/2021 |
Expected:07/2022 |
09/2022 |
Rixey Jenkins 775-355-5387 rixey.jenkins@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal is to implement targeted grazing treatments on three sites. This study is designed to reduce litter cover and depth and decrease quantity and quality of invasive annual grass germination sites across the landscape.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60965 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District, Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko, Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. varoius. | |||||
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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:01/2022 |
02/2022 |
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 |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/12/2020 |
Expected:01/2022 |
01/2022 |
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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Longface Exploration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/17/2021 |
Expected:05/2022 |
06/2022 |
Carolyn Helm 775-455-2192 carolyn.helm@usda.gov |
| Description: Locatable exploration project in the Toquima Range. Construction of seven (7) drill sites with 14,250 feet of overland travel on existing tracks. No new road construction, reconstruction, or timber cutting is proposed within the project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61271 |
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| Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on the west side of the Toquima Range adjacent to the Alta Toquima Wilderness in Nye County, 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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2017 |
Expected:11/2021 |
11/2021 |
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 Southwest Rangeland Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 12/06/2021 |
Expected:06/2022 |
08/2022 |
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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Deer Pass Road Electrical Service CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/22/2021 |
Expected:11/2021 |
11/2021 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-221-9225 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov |
| Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of a 1,341ft. long, 25kVA underground powerline that would parallel an existing road to serve a single-family residence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60983 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Sec. 19, T. 10 N., R. 24 E.,. Approximately 8.5 miles south of Wellington NV, 70 Deer Pass Road. | |||||
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Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
Forest Restoration Project EA |
- 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 |
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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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Sweetwater Airstrip Maintenance and Expansion CE |
- Special use management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/29/2021 |
Expected:11/2021 |
12/2021 |
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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Upper and Lower Virginia Creek Clean-up CE *UPDATED* |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/30/2021 |
Expected:02/2022 |
03/2022 |
Duncan Leao 530-543-2660 duncan.leao@usda.gov |
| Description: The remediation plan is to consolidate the waste at each portion of the site and cover it with approximately two feet of soil, mounding as needed so surface water runs off. At UVC there will be a berm to direct surface water away from the mound.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60712 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Both worksites are adjacent to State Highway 21 Near the intersection with NFS road 0218. | |||||
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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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Jacks Valley Trail CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 11/19/2021 | 12/2021 |
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 |
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| 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). | |||||
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Mogul Fuels Reduction Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 10/20/2021 | 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Mt. Rose Corridor Hazardous Fuels Project EA |
- 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 |
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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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Prineville to Reno Fiber Optic Project, Nevada Segment CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2022 |
Expected:04/2022 | 05/2022 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60143 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Vista Grande Administrative Site Sale EA *UPDATED* |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 10/14/2021 |
Expected:01/2022 |
02/2022 |
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 |
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| 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 ? . | |||||
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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 *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/05/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
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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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 |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Matthew Makinson 775-778-6124 matthew.makinson@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 |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/08/2020 |
Expected:11/2021 |
11/2021 |
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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Coleman Exploration Project EA |
- 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 |
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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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Lamoille Canyon SNOTEL Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 | 07/2022 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda.gov |
| Description: Installation of a new SNOTEL site by NRCS near Road's End. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Road's End in Lamoille Canyon. | |||||
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Lamoille Canyon SNOTEL Site Installation CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/16/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
07/2022 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda.gov |
| Description: Placement of new SNOTEL Site by NRCS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60526 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Road's End in Lamoille Canyon. | |||||
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Maggie Summit Minerals Exploration Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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:10/2021 |
10/2021 |
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: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/04/2021 |
Expected:03/2022 |
07/2022 |
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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Cherry Springs Pipeline CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management | Completed | Actual: 08/27/2021 | 10/2021 |
Matthew Makinson 775-778-6124 matthew.makinson@usda.gov |
| Description: Replacement of a pipeline that is degrading due to the placement on top of the soil surface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60663 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southwestern end of the Ruby mountains in the Cherry Springs C&H. | |||||
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Mitchell Creek Livestock Pipeline CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management | Completed | Actual: 08/27/2021 | 10/2021 |
Matthew Makinson 775-778-6124 matthew.makinson@usda.gov |
| Description: Replacement of an existing livestock pipeline, approximately 7 miles in length. New pipeline will be buried in existing roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60651 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mitchell Creek, west side of Ruby Mountains. | |||||
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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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Santa Rosa Rangeland Management Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 04/18/2020 |
Expected:04/2022 |
06/2022 |
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 |
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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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2020 |
Expected:01/2022 |
02/2022 |
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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Camp Lee Canyon Campus Improvement Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/06/2021 |
Expected:09/2021 |
09/2021 |
Roger Haga 702-515-5444 Roger.Haga@usda.gov |
| Description: The SMNRA is proposing to make improvements to structures and facilities at the Organization Camp.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60609 |
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| Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 0.8 mile south of Lee Canyon Ski Area on State Hwy 156 in Lee Canyon, and 47 miles West of Las Vegas. | |||||
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Camp Stimson Road Improvement CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/05/2021 | 10/2021 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-352-1240 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov |
| Description: Improve road access by widening the turn radiuses on the existing road accessing Camp Stimson from 12ft wide to 18ft wide. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T19S R57E Section 7. West of Deer Creek Highway and Archery Range Road. | |||||
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Las Vegas Valley Water District Rainbow Well CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/27/2021 | 10/2021 |
Ryo Nakamura 831-229-5124 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. | |||||
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Macks, Champion, Lovell Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/02/2020 |
Expected:12/2021 |
01/2022 |
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:03/2022 |
04/2022 |
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 |
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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 |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/13/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
02/2022 |
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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Railroad Valley Springfish Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/29/2021 |
Expected:01/2022 |
02/2022 |
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 |
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| 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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