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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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022 |
Expected:06/2022 |
07/2022 |
Laura Conway 406-802-4317 laura.conway@usda.gov |
| Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. . | |||||
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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 |
- 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 |
- 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 *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 01/19/2022 |
Expected:02/2023 |
03/2023 |
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 *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/26/2021 |
Expected:12/2022 |
06/2023 |
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 *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management - Fuels management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/01/2022 |
Expected:09/2022 |
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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Fourmile Basin Exploration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/05/2021 |
Expected:10/2022 |
07/2023 |
Carolyn Helm 775-964-6313 carolyn.helm@usda.gov |
| Description: Locatable mineral exploration project located in the southern Monitor Range mostly within the George's Canyon IRA. Project activities include construction of 31 drill sites with sump pits and construction of two 100' stretches of access roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62134 |
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| Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located in the southern Monitor Range. | |||||
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Jefferson Canyon Exploration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/05/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
07/2023 |
Carolyn Helm 775-964-6313 carolyn.helm@usda.gov |
| Description: Locatable mineral exploration project located in the Toquima Range. Construction of 19 drill sites with sump pits, construction of temporary exploration access roads, and a laydown yard. Some trees will be cut as part of road construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62133 |
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| Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is in the Toquima Range in Nye County, NV. | |||||
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Little Fish Lake Joint Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/11/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
12/2022 |
Rixey Jenkins 775-355-5387 rixey.jenkins@usda.gov |
| Description: The project would gather and remove excess wild horses from within and adjacent to the Little Fish Lake Joint Management Area which includes portions of the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62070 |
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| Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area is located in Little Fish Lake Valley Between the Monitor Mountain Range and the Hot Creek Mountain Range, in central NV. | |||||
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Longface Exploration Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/17/2021 |
Expected:08/2022 |
09/2022 |
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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Bald Peak Mineral Exploration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/28/2019 |
Expected:06/2022 |
07/2022 |
David Risley 760-932-5821 david.risley@usda.gov |
| Description: Construction of 11 exploration drill sites, from which each constructed site a core drill will be utilized to drill one to three exploration drill holes. Drilling will be accomplished with a modular helicopter-portable core drill rig
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62186 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Aurora Mining District, Bodie Hills. | |||||
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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:07/2022 |
08/2022 |
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: Objection Period Legal Notice 04/19/2022 |
Expected:07/2022 |
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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Desert Creek BSSG Habitat Improvement and Forest Health Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/27/2022 |
Expected:09/2022 |
10/2022 |
David Hamilton 7752770043 david.hamilton@usda.gov |
| Description: This project is designed in improve sage brush habitats for BSSG, as well as reduce fuels within the WUI, and improve forest health through removing expanding PJ woodlands and thinning established PJ forests.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61520 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Township 10 N, Range 24 E, Sections 29-32; T 9 N, R 24 E, Sections 5-8 . Approximately 27 air miles north of Bridgeport, 5 miles south of Smith Valley, west of highway 338. | |||||
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Hecla Nevada Sawtooth Ridge Exploration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/13/2022 |
Expected:07/2022 |
07/2022 |
David Risley 760-932-5821 david.risley@usda.gov |
| Description: The Proposed Action include drilling exploration core drill holes from sixteen (16) separate drill sites/pads on National Forest System land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62196 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. vicinity of the Aurora townsite approximately 20 miles southwest of Hawthorne, Nevada. | |||||
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Hecla Nevada Sawtooth Ridge Exploration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
David Risley 760-932-5821 david.risley@usda.gov |
| Description: Project is a duplicate of #62196.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62195 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. vicinity of the Aurora townsite approximately 20 miles southwest of Hawthorne, Nevada. | |||||
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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:07/2022 |
09/2022 |
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:06/2022 |
07/2022 |
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 |
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Buckeye Stateline Pole Replacements CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/26/2022 |
Expected:06/2022 |
06/2022 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-221-9225 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov |
| Description: The replacement of existing wood poles with steel/ductile iron poles on eight three-pole or H-frame structures on the 112 Buckeye to Stateline 120kV transmission line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62289 |
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| Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T13N. R19E. Section 19-21. Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207. | |||||
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Prineville to Reno Fiber Optic Project, Nevada Segment CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/08/2022 | 07/2022 |
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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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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Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project EIS *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/02/2022 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2023 |
Expected:08/2023 |
10/2024 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-352-1240 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov |
| Description: Construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of a 500kV transmission line between Clover Substation in Juab County, Utah, and Robinson Summit Substation in White Pine County,Nevada
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61978 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located in Beaver, Juab, and Millard Counties, Utah, and White Pine County, Nevada. | |||||
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Cross-Tie Transmission Line Geotechnical Investigation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2022 |
Expected:08/2022 | 08/2022 |
Marnie Bonesteel 775-221-9225 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov |
| Description: Collect soil samples at 8 bore locations, 0.057 acre per drill site and 0.23 miles overland travel to bore sites for hydrogeological and geotechnical data to support engineering design for powerline structures. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cooper Canyon, 22 miles southeast of Ely Nevada. | |||||
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Muncy Creek Mineral Exploration Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/24/2022 |
Expected:07/2023 |
07/2023 |
John Powell 775-289-5125 john.d.powell@usda.gov |
| Description: The project proposes locatable minerals exploration drilling from approximately 6 drill sites within the Project Area. Subsequent phases could include up to an additional 9 drill sites. Total project disturbance would not exceed 15 acres on NFS lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62350 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Ely, Nevada, within Township 20 North, Range 66 East, in portions of sections 8, 9 and 16, MDBM, White Pine County. | |||||
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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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Virtual Fence Gateway 5 Year Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 05/17/2022 | 06/2022 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda.gov |
| Description: University of Nevada proposes to install virtual fencing system for cattle grazing on the Cottonwood Creek Allotment. System consists of placing two small towers to communicate signals between collars and computer. Each tower is 42" x 37".
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61632 |
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| Location: UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T.45N., R.60E., Sec. 31 and T.46N., R.60E., Sec. 31. The project is located on the Jarbidge Ranger District, Cottonwood Creek Allotment. | |||||
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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:09/2022 |
10/2022 |
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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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 *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/10/2019 |
Expected:08/2022 |
10/2022 |
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 | Completed | Actual: 05/09/2022 | 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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Kinross Gold Mines Bald Mountain Access Road Improvement Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2022 |
Expected:03/2023 | 06/2023 |
Wendy Markham 775-623-5025 ext. 112 wendy.markham@usda.gov |
| Description: Upgrade County Road access to Bald Mountain Mine. Approximately 14 miles of road along Elko County Road #719 and White Pine County Road #1000. Approximately 4 miles will be on National Forest System Land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62037 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South End 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:10/2022 |
02/2023 |
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) |
Completed | Actual: 05/24/2022 | 05/2022 |
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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Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Complex Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 05/09/2022 |
Expected:07/2022 |
10/2022 |
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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Willow Creek Fence Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2022 |
Expected:08/2022 |
08/2022 |
Kathryn Gulley 702-280-6260 kathryn.gulley@usda.gov |
| Description: Reconstruction of the Willow Creek fence (upper and lower) first built in 2006. The project will replace the entire fence and realign area were required. A new trough will be installed, and native plants to revegetate damaged areas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project will occur in the Willow Creek watershed (36?25%u201902.00%u201D N 115?45%u201950.33%u201D W) located in Clark County, approximately 30 miles Northwest of Las Vegas Nevada. | |||||
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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 *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/13/2021 |
Expected:11/2022 |
01/2023 |
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:09/2022 |
09/2022 |
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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