Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
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
 - 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.
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
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)  

 
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.
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
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
 - 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
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
duncan.leao@usda.gov 
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
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:09/2023
  		09/2023 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
Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District, Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jarbidge River and surrounding drainages including portion of Bruneau River, Coon Creek, Bear Creek, Deer Creek and Jack Creek.
Northeast Nevada Targeted Grazing
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 09/14/2022  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
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
Fourmile Basin Exploration Project
CE
 - 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
Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located in the southern Monitor Range.
Jefferson Canyon Exploration Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- 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
Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is in the Toquima Range in Nye County, NV.
Little Fish Lake Joint Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 05/11/2022  		Expected:12/2022
  		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
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.
Longface Exploration Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2021  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 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
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
Bald Peak Mineral Exploration
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2019  		Expected:12/2022
  		03/2023 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
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Aurora Mining District, Bodie Hills.
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:11/2022
  		11/2022 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
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 04/19/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 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.
Desert Creek BSSG Habitat Improvement and Forest Health Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/01/2022  		Expected:11/2022
  		01/2023 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
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.
Frontier Fiber Optic Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 08/09/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 Ryo Nakamura
775-352-1250
Ryo.Nakamura@usda.gov 
Description: Installation, operation, and maintenance of a fiber optic cable along Twin lakes road to Hackamore place.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62248
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T4N R24E Sections 10, 11, 15 MDM parallel to Twin Lakes Road, south of Bridgeport, CA to Hackamore Place/Buckeye Road.
Hecla Nevada Sawtooth Ridge Exploration Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/13/2022  		Expected:11/2022
  		05/2023 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
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. vicinity of the Aurora townsite approximately 20 miles southwest of Hawthorne, Nevada.
Keane Exploration Drilling Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2022  		Expected:12/2022  06/2023 David Risley
760-932-5821
david.risley@usda.gov 
Description: Proposed activities include drilling exploration core and reverse circulation rotary drill holes from twelve separate drill sites
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62663
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. proximity of the historic Rockland Mine Site, Lyon County, Nevada.
MWTC Weather Stations
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 08/29/2022  09/2022 Gabriela Yanez
775-884-8140
gabriela.yanez@usda.gov 
Description: Install 4 Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) to collect weather and climate data to support training and air operations at MWTC. Leavitt lake site will serve the Bridgeport Avalanche Center in safety messages for backcountry use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62471
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 30 miles north west of Bridgeport CA. Sites include Leavitt Lake, Mill Canyon, Mean Peak, Cloudburst Canyon.
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:11/2022
  		11/2022 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
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Rockland East Evergold Exploration Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/16/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		11/2022 David Risley
760-932-5821
david.risley@usda.gov 
Description: The project covers drilling exploration core drill holes from a maximum of thirty-three (33) separate drill sites/pads on NFS-managed lands. Up to five (5) drill holes are proposed for each pad
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62566
Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 26 miles southeast of Yerington in Pine Grove Hills.
Sweetwater Airstrip Maintenance and Expansion
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2021  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 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
Buckeye Stateline Pole Replacements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/13/2022  07/2022 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
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T13N. R19E. Section 19-21. Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207.
Liberty Utilities Tree Removal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/27/2022  10/2022 Ryo Nakamura
775-352-1250
Ryo.Nakamura@usda.gov 
Description: Removal and treatment of felled trees after Tamarack Fire along Muller 1296 circuit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62392
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T10N R20E Sec 19, 20, 29, 30.
North Virginia White Lake Aerial Fiber Installation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/27/2022  10/2022 Marnie Bonesteel
775-352-1240
marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov 
Description: Construction, operation, and maintenance of new aerial fiber on existing pole and underground fiber within an existing conduit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62547
Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T20N R18E Section 2. North Virginia Street, north of Red Rock Exit.
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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
Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project
EIS
 - 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
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.
Cross-Tie Transmission Line Geotechnical Investigation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/13/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62182
Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cooper Canyon, 22 miles southeast of Ely Nevada.
Green Springs Mineral Exploration Project
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/02/2022  		Expected:07/2023
  		07/2023 Jose Noriega
775-289-5100
jose.noriega@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal expands the existing Green Springs project area by 2,532 acres from 801 acres to 3,333 acres. Exploration work would consist of exploring for locatable minerals over the next 10 years.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62601
Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is approximately 40 miles west northwest of Ely, Nevada on National Forest System lands in T15N, R57E, in all or portions of Sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, and 34.
Muncy Creek Mineral Exploration Project
EA
 - 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
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
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
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  Completed  Actual: 07/13/2022  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
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
 - 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.
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
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  Completed  Actual: 08/31/2022  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
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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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
Kinross Gold Mines Bald Mountain Access Road Improvement Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022  		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
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
Santa Rosa Rangeland Management Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/18/2020  		Expected:02/2023
  		04/2023 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
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
Camp Lee Canyon Campus Improvement Project Phase II
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/23/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 Roger Haga
702-281-4184
Roger.Haga@usda.gov 
Description: Site prep and construction of a roofed Dance Floor Pavilion and an in-ground erosion control device to protect a camp service road and gabion wall from monsoon flood damage
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62937
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - SE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T. 19 S., R. 56 E., Mt Diablo Meridian. The Camp Lee Canyon organizational camp is approximately 0.8 miles east of Lee Canyon Ski Area, on National Forest System (NFS) land, near Mt. Charleston, Nevada, approx 30 miles north of Las Vegas.
Spring Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022  		Expected:11/2022  11/2022 James Hurja
702-839-5568
james.hurja@usda.gov 
Description: Restored or rehabilitated springs will facilitate in the natural reintroduction of native species, protect existing species, maintain and/or improve the ecological site condition, protect cultural resources, and improve the recreational experience.
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across SMNRA at: Mud Springs (East, Middle, West), Buck Springs, Willow creek Springs.
Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Complex Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  Completed  Actual: 08/02/2022  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
Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Willow Creek Fence Reconstruction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/23/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 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
Kingston Mine Communication Site Geotech
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/26/2022  10/2022 Wendy Markham
775-623-5025 ext. 112
wendy.markham@usda.gov 
Description: Bore a single 4-7" diameter hole 30'deep for geotechnical investigation to support engineering design for communication tower improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62487
Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Section 36, T.16N., R.43E., Mt. Diablo Meridian. Kingston Mine Communication site located southwest of the Town of Kingston.
Kingston Mine Communication Site Upgrades
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 Marnie Bonesteel
775-221-9225
marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov 
Description: Construct new 71' monopole to replace 40' lite site tower to support AT&T FirstNet communications for emergency responders. Add new 35'x12'equipment shelter.
Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - T16N. R43E. Sec36. Kingston Mine Communication Site, southwest of the Town of Kingston, NV.
Monitor-Toquima Range Vacant Allotment Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 05/13/2021  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 Lance Brown
928-687-8614
lance.brown@usda.gov 
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.
Quima Peak Communication Site Upgrade Commnet Lease Modification
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/08/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 Wendy Markham
775-623-5025 ext. 112
wendy.markham@usda.gov 
Description: Replace existing solar array with an approximately 16'x 44'solar array to facilitate collocation of AT&T/FirstNet equipment. Solar replacement is within existing disturbed area, no vegetation removal, no new access roads.
Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Section 1, T.7N., R.43E., Mt. Diablo Meridian. Quima Peak is located on the Tonopah Ranger District. It is accessible on Forest Road 456 out of the town of Manhattan, NV.
Railroad Valley Springfish Habitat Improvement Project
CE
 - 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
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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