Schedule Of Proposed Action - 04/01/2023 to 06/30/2023

Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 04/01/2023 to 06/30/2023 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
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 *UPDATED*	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2023	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	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.
Tahoe 200 Events CE	- Recreation management - Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/01/2022	Expected:07/2022	08/2022	Kimberly Felton 530/543-2651 kimberly.felton@usda.gov
	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:08/2023	09/2023	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	- 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.
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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 *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/05/2021	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	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:06/2023	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	Completed	Actual: 01/10/2023	02/2023	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:05/2023	06/2023	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
Bodie Hills California Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2017	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	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.
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:05/2023	06/2023	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.
Keane Exploration Drilling Project CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2023	Expected:06/2023	07/2023	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.
Rockland East Evergold Exploration Project CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 01/13/2023	03/2023	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:05/2023	07/2023	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
James Lee Loop -Clear Creek Trail Extension CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 02/14/2023	03/2023	Christopher Eddy 775-431-7660 Christopher.Eddy@usda.gov
	Description: The Forest Service is proposing to construct 3. 7 miles of wide of new trail which will connect the James Lee County Park, and Jacks Valley School Trail Heads to the Clear Creek Trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63023
	Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail is located on National Forest System lands in Douglas County, NV south of Jacks Valley Road and west of US 395 between James Lee Park and Jack Valley Elementary School.
Poeville Mahogany Habitat Restoration Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 03/08/2023	05/2023	Maureen Easton 775-884-8151 maureen.easton@usda.gov
	Description: The Poeville Fire burned approximately 2,900 acres in June 2020 and resulted in the loss of crucial winter range. Past fires in the area have diminished habitat availability and habitat quality. The project would improve degraded habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63634
	Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System Lands located north of the greater Reno, Nevada area on the east side of Peavine Mountain (Sections 19, 25,30, T20N, R 18E).
Tamarack Restoration Project CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/18/2022	Expected:03/2023	06/2023	Anna Belle Monti 775-884-8103 Anna.Monti@usda.gov
	Description: Post-fire restoration to focus on fuels reduction, reforestation, and revegetation on approximately 3,000 acres within the Tamarack fire. Located in Alpine County, California. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63042
	Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands located in Alpine County, California, effected by . the Tamarack fire that occurred in 2021.
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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 06/2024	Expected:09/2024	01/2025	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	Completed	Actual: 01/24/2023	02/2023	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.
Cultural and Paleontological Resource Protection CE *NEW LISTING*	- Heritage resource management - Minerals and Geology - Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/17/2023	Expected:07/2023	08/2023	Jose Noriega 775-289-0176 jose.noriega@usda.gov
	Description: The project would stabilize existing sediments adjacent to past archeological and paleontological excavations from further damage by backfilling pits and trenches with rock and soil material adjacent to the excavations and outside of the alcove. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63774
	Location: UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Ely Ranger District.
Green Springs Mineral Exploration Project EA	- 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
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.
Corta Planting CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2023	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	Kyra Walton 575-773-4678 kiwalton@fs.fed.us
	Description: Shrub planting within burned area of the 2018 Corta Fire.
	Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harrison Pass.
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.
Northeast Zone GAOA Bridge Replacement Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2023	Expected:05/2023	09/2023	Robin Wignall 775-778-6122 robin.wignall@usda.gov
	Description: Replacement of three bridges in Elko County - 1. Charleston-Jarbidge Bridge; 2. Schoonover Creek Bridge, and 3. Mill Creek Bridge Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63780
	Location: UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1. Jack Creek Road; 2. Charleston-Jarbidge Road.
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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
Angel Lake Dam Reconstruction EA *UPDATED*	- Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2023	Expected:11/2023	08/2024	Robin Wignall 775-778-6122 robin.wignall@usda.gov
	Description: Reconstruct the existind dam to address safety concerns related to age of the existing structure. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63330
	Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Angel Lake.
Corta Fire Rehabilitation Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2023	Expected:03/2023	05/2023	Kyra Walton 775-738-5171 kyra.walton@usda.gov
	Description: Planting of sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings within the burned areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63406
	Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harrison Pass at southern end of the Ruby Mountains.
Harrison Pass Area Road Re-route Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2023	Expected:05/2023	08/2023	Robin Wignall 775-778-6122 robin.wignall@usda.gov
	Description: Re-routing of three road segments that are currently in drainage bottoms. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63779
	Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harrison Pass Area.
Kinross Gold Mines Bald Mountain Access Road Improvement Project EA *UPDATED*	- Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2023	Expected:10/2023	11/2023	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.
Lamoille Canyon Roadside Fuels Reduction Project. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Fuels management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2023	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	Stefan Goehring 775-778-6119 stefan.goehring@usda.gov
	Description: Brush mowing and tree cutting along the Lamoille Road Corridor to reduce fuels. This is a follow-up to work done in 2015. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63452
	Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lamoille Canyon Road.
Right Fork Trail Relocation and Toilet Installation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2023	Expected:05/2023	07/2023	Douglas Clarke 775-778-6127 douglas.clarke@usda.gov
	Description: Relocate approximately 3/4 mile of trail. Install 1 new toilet near the Right Fork Trailhead Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63399
	Location: UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Right Fork of Lamoille Creek, adjacent to Camp Lamoille.
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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: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/30/2022	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	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 *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/23/2022	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	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.
Kyle Canyon Master Permit NV Energy CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA.		04/2023	Marnie Bonesteel 775-221-9225 marnie.bonesteel@usda.gov
	Description: Renew existing transmission and distribution powerlines and consolidate into a master special use permit and operating plan for the operation and maintenance of for five electrical circuits at Mt. Charleston. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62608
	Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Charleston, Clark County, Nevada approximately 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lee Canyon Butterfly Habitat Protection and Restoration CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kathryn Gulley 702-280-6260 kathryn.gulley@usda.gov
	Description: This project will protect and restore habitat for the Mt Charleston blue butterfly through increasing larval host and nectar plants, restoration of degraded habitat, protection of habitat from high severity wildfire and treatment of invasive plants. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62993
	Location: UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will occur in the Upper Lee Canyon (36.314689, -115.673884) located in Clark County, 30 miles Northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Spring Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Watershed management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	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.
Willow Creek Fence Reconstruction CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2022	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	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 Upgrades CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/10/2022	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62493
	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.
Railroad Valley Springfish Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/29/2021	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	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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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)04/01/2023 to 06/30/2023Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2023 to 06/30/2023
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest