Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023
Cleveland National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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Projects Occurring Nationwide
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Cleveland National Forest,  Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Cleveland National Forest,  Trabuco 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

           *UPDATED*
- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2023 
Expected:01/2023
 
02/2023 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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Cleveland National Forest,   Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Laguna Mountains Skipper Reintroduction Project
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Research and Development 
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/10/2020 
Expected:06/2021
 
07/2021 Kirsten Winter
Eric Porter (760) 431-9440
fw8cfwocomments@fws.gov 
Description: The FWS proposes to collect federally endangered Laguna Mountains skipper butterflies (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae), rear progeny at the San Diego Zoo, and release the progeny within the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in the CNF. See detail in the PDF.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59099
Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in CNF. The objective is to reintroduce Laguna Mountains skippers to historically occupied habitat.
Laguna Trails Restoration Project
CE
- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2022 
Expected:10/2022
 
11/2022 Tracy Knapp
619-445-6235 x3435
Tracy.Knapp@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action would involve the following main activities: trail decommissioning and reroutes; new trail development; and installation of trail signage within the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.
Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.
Shrine Camp Access Road
CE

           *NEW LISTING*
- Special use management
- Facility management 
Completed  Actual: 11/18/2022  11/2022 Kyle Smith
619-743-1929
kyle.smith4@usda.gov 
Description: The Cleveland National Forest proposes to permit and construct a new driveway to access the Recreation Residence Shrine Tract.
Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project will take place in the vicinity of the Shrine Camp Recreation Residences.
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Cleveland National Forest,   Trabuco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Building Decommissioning: Tenaja Guard Station/Campground and Upper San Juan Campground
CE
- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/31/2018 
Expected:04/2021
 
05/2021 Paul Gibson
858-674-2940
psgibson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Site cleanup and restoration: removal of designated structures, removal of building debris and other abandoned improvements, including concrete block vaults and concrete footings and water wells.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55009
Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tenaja Station/Campground is located in in an unincorporated part of Murrieta, CA. Upper San Juan Campground is located off of the Ortega Highway near the San Juan Loop trail in Riverside County.
Los Pinos 2A Pump Station
CE
- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/11/2021 
Expected:05/2021
 
06/2021 Nathaniel Snively
619-792-6421
Nathaniel.Snively@usda.gov 
Description: The EVMWD proposes to upgrade the Los Pinos 2A Pump Station because the existing facilities were installed in 1965 and have reached their economic life.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59507
Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside. LEGAL - NW1/4, Sec. 20, NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 19, S1/2 and NW1/4, Sec. 18, T6S R5W SBM CA. See legal description.
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