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) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Eldorado National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Eldorado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Eldorado National Forest, Placerville 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 |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/13/2018 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
12/2021 |
Nancy Rusho 202-731-9196 nancy.rusho@usda.gov |
| Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions. | |||||
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Tahoe 200 Events CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2020 |
Expected:06/2021 | 08/2021 |
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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Eldorado National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Eldorado National Forest Over Snow Vehicle Use Designation EIS *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/02/2018 |
Expected:03/2021 |
03/2021 |
Katy Parr 530-621-5203 katy.parr@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to designate over-snow vehicle (OSV) areas and trails for public OSV use, consistent with Subpart C of the Travel Management Regulations, and identify OSV trails where grooming will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46034 |
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| Location: UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Entire forest. | |||||
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Eldorado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Reservoir Forest Health Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Heritage resource management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/09/2020 |
Expected:03/2021 |
05/2021 |
Don Errington 530-647-5450 derrington@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Actions under consideration: fuel break creation; commercial & non-commercial thinning; shrub mastication & pruning; herbicide application; prescribed burning; heritage resource protection; meadow & watershed enhancement, MVUM change & road work.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54828 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District, Placerville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T11N,R14E,S1-3;T11N,R15E,S2-6,8-11,14-15,17,22-23;T11N,R16E,S6-7,18;T12,R14E,S1-3,4,10-14,16-26,29-30,34-35;T12N,R15E,S18,20-23,26-29,31-35; T12,16E,S19,30-31;T13N,R14E,S25-26,28,29.33-35;T13R15S30-31. The project boundary spans the Crystal Basin of Pacific Ranger District and extends southeast to southeast to Atherton Flat on the Placerville Ranger District. | |||||
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Eldorado National Forest, Amador 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 |
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Allen Ranch Pasture Special Use Permit Re-Issuance CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/04/2020 |
Expected:05/2021 |
05/2021 |
Christopher Sailor 209-295-5960 christopher.sailor@usda.gov |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit that authorizes an approximately 12-acre fenced pasture located off of Mud Lake Road (17E24)for grazing of up to eight horses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58144 |
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| Location: UNIT - Amador Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Amador. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vicinity of Mud Lake Road (17E24). | |||||
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Cole Forest Health Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Marc Young 209-295-5955 mdyoung@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, enhance watershed conditions, and re-establish a sustainable landscape on approximately 500 acres by commercially and pre-commercially thinning, understory burning, and reconstructing roads. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Amador Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Amador. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of Highway 88 and Bear River Reservoir. | |||||
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Kirkwood Sierra Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 06/17/2020 | 06/2021 |
Christopher Sailor 209-295-5960 christopher.sailor@usda.gov |
| Description: Re-issue outfitter/guide special use permit to Kirkwood Sierra Outfitters. This outfit uses packstock to guide visitors into the backcountry for day and overnight trips. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Amador Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestdale Divide, Evergreen, Granite Lake/Grouse Lake, Horse Canyon, Onion Valley, Tanglefoot Canyon, Allan Camp, Emigrant Trail, Munson Meadow, Mud Lake, Pardoe Lake, and Summit Meadow Lake. | |||||
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Kirkwood Volcano Communication Site Upgrade CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 05/30/2020 | 07/2020 |
Renea Kennec 209-295-5984 renea.kennec@usda.gov |
| Description: Modify the existing permit for Volcano Communication Group and upgrade the Verizon Wireless system at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Chairlift #2. Remove existing equipment and install a 15-foot monopole with antenna, microwave dish, and radio equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58145 |
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| Location: UNIT - Amador Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Amador. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Chair #2. | |||||
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Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown 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 |
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2021 California Expeditions Mountain Bike Outfitter Guide Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/14/2020 | 12/2020 |
Jonathan Jue 530-333-5550 jjue@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue a special use permit to California Expeditions allowing guided mountain bike and hiking tours on a portion of the Rock Creek Trail System. All activities will occur on existing trails with no cross-country travel. Permit expires 12/31/2030. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Georgetown Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T 12 N, R 11 E, Sections 1-4, 9-12, 15 and 16. Rock Creek Trail System: Mace Mill and Bald Mountain Staging Aea, segment of the 1 Trail, segment of the 4-1 Trail, and the 3 Trail, 3-1 Trail, 8 Trail, 9 Trail, and 10 Trail. | |||||
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Kelsey Fuels Reduction Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2021 |
Expected:05/2021 | 05/2021 |
Dana Walsh 530-333-5558 danawalsh@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mastication (primarily) or hand thinning to reduce fuels and fire hazard on 476 acres within the wildland urban interface. Follow-up burning and herbicide are proposed to maintain reduced fuel conditions and shift fuel types to grass/forb community.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58916 |
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| Location: UNIT - Georgetown Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T11N R11E,Sections 6, 18, and 19. MDB&M. Traverse Creek Road and Shoo Fly Road Vicinity in Kelsey, CA. | |||||
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New Hell Hole Station - Geotechnical Testing CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 10/20/2020 | 10/2020 |
Jonathan Jue 530-333-5550 jjue@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Placer County Water Agency to conduct geotechnical testing for a proposal to construct the new Hell Hole Work Station.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59010 |
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| Location: UNIT - Georgetown Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T14N, R14E, Section 16, SE1/4, SW1/4 , Mount Diablo Base Meridian. The project area is located west of the Old Icehouse Road, Forest Road Number 17N02 about 1/4 mile from the southern end of Hell Hole Reservoir. | |||||
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Traverse Creek Barrier Rock Installation CE *UPDATED* |
- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Completed | Actual: 10/15/2020 | 11/2020 |
Jonathan Jue 530-333-5550 jjue@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Existing barrier rock along Bear Creek Rd & Meadow Brook Rd would be replaced with larger boulders to protect part of Traverse Creek Botanical Special Interest Area recently impacted by vehicles. Damaged areas would be restored & revegetated by hand.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58913 |
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| Location: UNIT - Georgetown Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T12N, R10E, Section 24. Traverse Creek Botanical Special Interest Area. | |||||
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Eldorado National Forest, Pacific 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 |
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El Dorado County Maintenance Shed Special Use Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/22/2020 | 03/2021 |
Karl Goodwin 530-647-5421 karlgoodwin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A long-term special use permit would be issued to El Dorado County to construct and use an oversized two car garage to store a pumper truck & trailer to service the restrooms on the Rubicon Trail. The shed will also include a small emergency shelter.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58917 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Northwest of the Ellis Creek Bridge off of Wentworth Springs Road, near the Rubicon Trail. | |||||
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Trident Fire Salvage EA *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2021 |
Expected:06/2021 | 07/2021 |
Don Errington 530-647-5450 derrington@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Following 2020 Fork Fire: salvage harvest roughly 500 acres, commercially thin within/around 250 acres of overstocked plantations which survived the fire, plant conifers to accelerate forest regeneration, apply herbicide to support regeneration work.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58915 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T13N, R14E, Sections 3-5, 8-10, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 21. MDB&M. Within the perimeter of the 2020 Fork Fire. | |||||
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Wilson Meadow and Calf Pasture Meadow Restoration Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/26/2020 |
Expected:02/2021 |
09/2021 |
Vincent Pacific 541-947-6346 vpacific@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve hydrologic function within two meadows which have been highly manipulated by past logging, ranching, and channel diversions. In-channel work could include 'plug & pond,' gully fill, and meadow surface reshaping techniques.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55803 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Wilson Meadow (90 acres): T11N, R16E, Sections 6 &7; Calf Pasture (30 acres): T31N, R15E, Section 33. Wilson Meadow is located at the intersection of Wrights Lake Rd (11N26) and Wrights Tie Rd (11N37). Calf Pasture is approx. 1 mile east of Van Vleck Meadow/Tells Equestrian Camp (at end of 13N22D). | |||||
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Eldorado National Forest, Placerville 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 |
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Brown Rock Forest Health Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/14/2020 |
Expected:01/2021 |
10/2021 |
Marc Young 209-295-5955 mdyoung@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, enhance watershed conditions, and re-establish a sustainable landscape on approximately 3,000 acres by commercially and pre-commercially thinning, understory burning, and reconstructing roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41241 |
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| Location: UNIT - Placerville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North and south of Mormon Emigrant Trail road. | |||||
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Lover's Leap Climbing Access Stabilization Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 11/18/2019 | 07/2020 |
Scot Rogers 530-647-5301 smrogers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stabilization activities along approximately one mile of trail, including approximately 11 retaining walls, 20 stone staircases of assorted elevation gains, one small access path reroute, and installation of multiple drainage structures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54822 |
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| Location: UNIT - Placerville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lover's Leap Climbing Area in the town of Strawberry, CA. | |||||
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Straw Saddle Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Allen Speering 530-647-5327 aspeering@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project includes commercial and pre-commercial thinning and prescribed burning on approximately 2,000 acres to improve forest health, enhance watershed conditions, and re-establish a sustainable landscape. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Placerville Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the vicinity of Packsaddle Pass and Cody Lake. | |||||
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