Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 07/01/2023 to 09/30/2023 Klamath 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 - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Klamath National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Klamath National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Klamath National Forest, Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Klamath National Forest, Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Klamath National Forest, SCOTT RIVER RANGER DISTRICT (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Klamath National Forest, Salmon River 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 07/2023	Expected:07/2023	01/2024	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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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Region 5 Post-Disturbance Hazardous Tree Management Project EA *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Fuels management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 06/15/2023 06/13/2023 06/12/2023 06/07/2023 01/17/2023 01/17/2023 12/19/2022 12/19/2022	03/2023	Laura Hierholzer 707-562-8949 laura.hierholzer@usda.gov
Description: Hazard tree felling and removal is proposed to reduce public safety hazards along portions of certain roads, trails and facilities within nine national forests. We expect to complete three zone-level analyses and nine decisions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60950
Location: UNIT - Lassen National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Plumas National Forest All Units, Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units, Klamath National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kern, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Mono, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Certain national forest roads, trails and facilities within recent fire areas.
Six Rivers Hazardous Fuels and Fire Management Project EA *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 03/31/2023	Expected:04/2023	06/2023	Carol Spinos 707-441-3561 carol.spinos@usda.gov
Description: The Fuels & Fire Project would authorize a set of manual and mechanical land management tools to prepare our landscapes for up to 20,000 acres of prescribed burning every year. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57348
Location: UNIT - Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Del Norte, Siskiyou, Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposal encompasses all administrative units on the Six Rivers NF, including the Ukonom District of the Klamath National Forest.
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Klamath 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
Pacific Power Master Special Use Permit CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 02/02/2023	06/2023	John Thornton 530-841-4410 john.thornton@usda.gov
Description: Consolidation of 16 existing special use permits to promote efficiency of the operation and maintenance of the existing permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58386
Location: UNIT - Klamath National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Humboldt Meridian: T16N R7E, T16N R8E, T17N R7E, T17N R8E, T18N R6E, T18N R7E Mount Diablo Meridian: T40N R7W, T40N R8W, T41N R9W, T43N R1W, T43N R4W, T44N R1E, T44N R1W, T44N R2W, T44N R3W . Transmission and distribution lines servicing Siskiyou County. Notably, the lines service Happy Camp, Yreaka, Dorris, and Macdoel California.
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Klamath 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
River Complex Risk Reduction EA *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Fuels management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/01/2023	Expected:10/2023	11/2023	Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 danika.carlson@usda.gov
Description: To respond to conditions created by the 2021 River Complex: Accelerate re-establishment of conifers and reduce fuel loading in high severity patches, reduce fuels on roads and ridges for future fire management, and promote scientific research.WB CatB Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61558
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District, Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T38N, R10W, Sections 3, 7-21; T38N, R11W, Sections 11-13, 25; T39N, R8W, Sections 3-9, 15-18; T39N, R9W, Sections 1, 10-16, 24; T40N, R8W, Sections 32-35; T40N, R9W, Sections 35, 36; Mount Diablo MD. Scott River Side: South of the town of Callahan, California in Siskiyou County. Salmon River Side: Northeast of Cecilville California in Siskiyou County, Taylor Creek area.
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Klamath National Forest, Goosenest 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
2022 Firewood Slash CE *UPDATED*	- Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 04/24/2023	04/2023	Bradley Barrett 530-398-5731 Bradley.Barrett@usda.gov
Description: To treat areas where firewood cutting activities have increased the amount of slash on the landscape in order to decrease high fuel loading and increase safety firefighter safety.
Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N R1E Sec 23-26; T45N R2E Sec 19,30. Near the intersection of Long Prairie Road/Technor Robinson Road and near the 44N11 Road, at the base of Sharp Mountain; about 12 miles east-southeast of Mt. Hebron, California.
Antelope and Tennant Fire Recovery EA *UPDATED*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/01/2023	Expected:07/2023	07/2023	Lisa Bousfield 530-493-1766 lisa.bousfield@usda.gov
Description: To accelerate the re-establishment of burned forest areas, reduce dead and down fuel loading, promote resilient forest conditions, felling and removal of hazard trees for public safety. Includes post-treatment prescribed fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61649
Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - TS 42N,Rg 1E,Sec 4-8,18;TS 43N;Rg 1E,Sec 1-36;TS 43N,Rg 2E,Sec 1-21,29;TS 43N,Rg 3E,Sec 4-8,18;TS 44N,Rg 1E,Sec 7-9,16-22,27-36; TS 44N,Rg 2E,Sec 1-3,10-15,21-36;TS 45,Rg 2E, Sec 13-15,22-27,34-36. 8 miles South of Macdoel for Tennant Fire portion and 20 miles South to Southeast of Macdoel for Antelope Fire portion.7th field watersheds - Butte Creek, Butte Valley, Red Rock Valley-Antelope Creek, Badger Basin-Willow Creek.
Bray and Horsethief Grazing Allotment Analysis EA	- Grazing management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Matthew Slifko (530) 841-4480 matthew.slifko@usda.gov
Description: To inform the responsible official of the environmental consequences of re-authorizing livestock grazing. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41645
Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43NR1W S2-3,10-11; T44NR1E S5-8,17-20,29,30; T44NR1W S1-4,10-15,22-28,33-36; T44NR2W, S1-10,16-19; T44NR3W S 1-4,10-14,24; T45NR1W S34-35; T45NR2W S6-9,16-22,27-35; T45NR3W S1-2,10-16,21-28,33-36 MDM. Bray, 13 miles SE of Macdoel CA, Horsethief, 10 miles SW of Macdoel CA. 5th-field watersheds: Butte Creek, Antelope Creek-Red Rock, and Little Shasta River. See comments for 7th-field HUC's.
Goosenest Guzzlers 2022 CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/29/2022	Expected:06/2023	06/2023	Isaac Gansberg 541-353-2702 isaac.gansberg@usda.gov
Description: The project will install 13 wildlife guzzlers on the Goosenest Ranger District. Installation of the guzzlers will improve the availability of water to wildlife and improving the quality of wildlife habitat. Waterboard Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64383
Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located across the Goosenest Ranger District in eastern Siskiyou County.
South End EA *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/31/2019 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2023	Expected:04/2024	05/2024	Jill Morrow (530) 643-1431 Jill.Morrow@usda.gov
Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with watershed restoration, resource protection, and public safety aspects. Water Board Waiver Category B expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56560
Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Portions of Township 42 N, Range 1-3 W, and 1 E; Township 43 N, Range 1-4 W and 1 and 2 E; Township 44 N, Range 1 and 2 W and 1 E. The project is about 13 miles south of Macdoel, CA. It covers approximately 100,000 acres in headwaters of Butte and Antelope Creeks along the border with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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Klamath National Forest, Happy Camp 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
Arrowhead Core Drilling CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/11/2023	Expected:07/2023	07/2023	Alonzo Jackson 530-598-4157 alonzo.jackson@usda.gov
Description: Plan of Operations to core drill 10 sites on 3 mining claims. Drill sites: 10'x10' with a sump area 5'x5' at 4'. Holes: 4-6" in diameter, less than 150' deep; filled with concrete slurry at the end of drilling. Waterboard Waiver B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63978
Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T19N R6E Sec. 35 and 36. T18N R6E Sec. 2 and 3. Humboldt Meridian. Project is located NE of Happy Camp, CA. Indian Creek Headwaters 7th field watershed.
East Fork Elk Creek Fish Passage CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2022	Expected:07/2023	09/2023	Jon Grunbaum 530-493-1719 jon.grunbaum@usda.gov
Description: The project would improve aquatic habitat in the lower 0.4 miles of East Fork Elk Creek & provide volitional access for Coho Salmon over an exposed mid-channel bedrock strath to over two miles of suitable spawning & rearing habitat. Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63250
Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T16N R7E Section 36. 5 miles up Elk Creek Road, 1/2 mile up East Fork Elk Creek Road, from Happy Camp, CA. Lower East Fork Elk Creek 7th field watershed.
Oak Knoll Range EA *UPDATED*	- Grazing management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/17/2020	Expected:11/2023	12/2023	Bradley Barrett 530-643-1302 Bradley.Barrett@usda.gov
Description: Authorize cattle grazing within East Beaver, Ash Creek, and Hornbrook Allotments and implement an adaptive management strategy. Water Board Waiver Category B expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56842
Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California, Oregon. COUNTY - Siskiyou, Jackson. LEGAL - Portions of T46N, R7W & R8W; T47N, R7W & R8W; T48N, R8W & R9W, MDM; Portions of T41S, R1E, R1W & R2W; T40S R1E & R1W, WM. Nine miles north of Yreka, CA in Beaver Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Klamath River-Bogus, and Klamath River-Humbug 5th field watersheds.
Pacific Power Underground - Walker Road CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/08/2023	Expected:07/2023	07/2023	John Thornton 530-841-4410 john.thornton@usda.gov
Description: A segment of 12 kV distribution line would be moved from overhead to underground line. One portion of 990 linear feet will remain in an existing ROW. A new 10-foot ROW of 675 linear feet will be added where it crosses NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64104
Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 13, T46N, R10W. Project areas begin approximately 0.3 miles east and 1.2 miles east of Klamath Union Elementary School along Walker Road on the Oak Knoll Ranger District.
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Klamath National Forest, SCOTT RIVER 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
Arland Costa Special Use Permit Renewal EA	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Renew special use permit for livestock area. NCRWQCB waiver category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40202
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Ragne 8 West, Sections 22, 26, and 36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. About 5 miles northeast of Fort Jones, California off of West Moffett Creek Road (Luce Gulch-Moffett Creek 7th field watershed 18010208030304; Crooked Gulch-Moffett Cr 18010208030302).
Lake Mountain & Middle Tompkins Grazing EA	- Grazing management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Stephanie McMorris 530-468-1226 stephanie.mcmorris@usda.gov
Description: Authorize cattle grazing within Lake Mt. and Middle Tompkins allotments under an adaptive management strategy. Water Board Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41986
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R11W, Sec. 3-10, 16-18; T44N, R12W Sec. 1,12,13; T45N, R11W, Sec. 2-5, 8-11, 14-23, 26-34; T45N, R12W, Sec. 25, 36; T46N, R11W Sec. 17, 20, 21, 26-29, 32-36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. This project encompasses 24,868 acres on the Oak Knoll and Scott River RD boundary near Lake Mtn & Tom Martin Pk. (HUCs 18010208060402;-601;-401; & -403; 18010206110303; & -304).
McAdams Creek Mines EA *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2023	Expected:04/2024	04/2024	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Mining plan of operations proposed to mine the McAdams Creek Mines. Materials would be milled on site at a camp landing pad, materials would be disposed of on site. Plan of operations is for a ten year operation. Water Board Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54714
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 45 North, Range 8 West, Section 27, Mount Diablo Meridian. Located about 10.5 miles northeast of the Town of Fort Jones, California, in Siskiyou County. Mine site is located between the 45N58Y and 45N58 roads, to the South of McAdams Creek Road.
Pacific Power Underground Installation to Scott River Lodge CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Install underground power line through 3-inch diameter conduit in Scott River Road for 1.1 miles for Pacific Power to provide services to a private customer. Water Board Waiver Cat. A Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59017
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 11 West, Sections 2, 3, and 10, Mount Diablo Meridian. Scott River Road about 15 miles west of Fort Jones, CA, Siskiyou County.
Recreation Outfitter and Guides Special Use Permits Analysis EA	- Recreation management - Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Jennifer Womack 530-926-9616 jennifer.womack@usda.gov
Description: Analyze the reauthorization of Recreation Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permits. Water Board Waiver N/A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51086
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marble Mountains, Trinity Alps, Russian Wilderness, and nearby non-wilderness areas.
Siskiyou Telephone Special Use Permit Amendment for Phone Line Installation CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Amend Special Use Permit to plow down 1100 feet to install an underground phone line to a private residence. Water Board Waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47848
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R9W, Section 2, Mount Diablo Meridian. Lower Indian Creek 7th field watershed (HUC 18010208050102) .
South Fork Project EA *UPDATED*	- Forest products	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/24/2020 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2024	Expected:09/2024	10/2024	Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 danika.carlson@usda.gov
Description: To provide for safe ingress and egress in the event of a large-scale wildfire for public and firefighting resources; as well as promote resiliency of forested lands to insects and disease, and the effects of large-scale wildfire. RWB Cat. B expected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56565
Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T39N, R9W, Sections 16, 19, 20, and 29; T39N, R10W, Sections 17, 18, 20-24, 26 and 28-31; T39N, R11W, Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36; and T38N, R11W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 15, 21, 22, and 29, MDM. Located northeast of Cecilville, CA in Siskiyou County, CA. Along the South Fork Salmon River and Trail Creek Loop roads between Carter Meadows and the town of Cecilville.
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Klamath National Forest, Salmon River 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
Bear Country Project EA *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Fuels management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 02/01/2023	Expected:07/2023	09/2023	Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 danika.carlson@usda.gov
Description: The proposed project encompasses about 40,000 acres and is located on the Salmon River Ranger District. The focus is on fuels reduction for community protection and stand health. Water Board waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54255
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 7 East, Sections 13 and 24; T10N, R8E, Sections 7-9, 16-21, and 29, Humboldt Meridian; T39N R12W, Sections 3-30, 32-36; T40N, R12W, Sections 13, 22-29,32; Mt Diablo Meridian. Located on the Salmon River Ranger District, East of Forks of Salmon, West of Sawyers Bar, and Northwest of Cecilville, California in Siskiyou County.
Bentley, H. New Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Issuance of a new special use permit to install a new above-ground water line. No new disturbance is proposed with this project. Water Board Waiver N/A. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47849
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T10N, R8E, Section 20, Humboldt Meridian. McNeal Creek-South Fork 7th Field Watershed (HUC 18010210010803) .
California Highway Patrol Special Use Permit Renewal CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Renew a special use permit for radio service facility on Eddy Gulch. NCWQCB waiver - exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37191
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 39 North, Range 11 West, Section 15 Mt. Diablo Meridian. Eddy Gulch Communications Site, about two miles north of Sawyers Bar, CA in the Eddy Gulch 7th field watershed (18010210020703).
Cecilville Fire & Hose Company Special Use Permit Amendment CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Special use permit and amendment to include installation of metal service building for the storage of fire trucks and rescue vehicles at the Forest Service administrative site in Forks of Salmon, CA. Water Board Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37184
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 N, Range 7 East, Section 13 Humboldt Meridian. On the Forest Service administrative site in Forks of Salmon, CA. Horn Creek-Salmon River 7th field watershed (18010210040202).
China Point EIS	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Response to proposed Plan of Operations to mine the China Point claim, in compliance with General Mining Act of 1872. China Point is a 30-acre unpatented mining claim. Water Board Waiver n/a; permits requested by mining claimants. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49756
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T 40 North, R 12 West, southwest quadrant of Section 28 and the northwest quadrant of Section 33, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Olsen Creek-North Fork Salmon 7th field, and Olsen Creek 6th field watershed. Located between the NF Salmon River and the Salmon River Rd. NE of Forks of Salmon, CA in Siskiyou Cty, South of the Sawyers Bar Road and North of the N Fork Salmon Rd.
Discovery Day Mine EA *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 12/14/2022	Expected:10/2023	10/2023	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Plan of Operations proposed to mine the Discovery Day claim. The Discovery Day Mine is an established mine site that consists of a road, three working pads, and underground tunnels. Water Board Waiver n/a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52448
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 8 East, Sections 6 and 7; Humboldt Meridian. Located on the southeast side of a ridge between the east and west fork drainages of Knownothing Creek in the Klamath National Forest, approximately 3 miles southeast of Forks of Salmon, California.
Petersburg Fuels Reduction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2023	Expected:09/2023	10/2023	Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 danika.carlson@usda.gov
Description: There is a need to reduce the risk of wildfire impacts to private lands and Forest Service infrastructure, and to improve stand conditions to restore a condition more conducive to a natural fire regime and improve wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64382
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 37 North, Range 11 West, Sections 3, 10, 11, and 12. Located about three miles southeast of the town of Cecilville, CA, in Siskiyou County.
Red Bank Habitat Enhancement Project EA *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/14/2023	Expected:07/2023	07/2023	Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 danika.carlson@usda.gov
Description: To increase abundance of complex off-channel habitat for coho salmon, spring-run Chinook, and other salmonids by providing both winter high flow and summer thermal refugia at the Red Bank river bar on the N. Fk Salmon River. Water Waiver not eligible Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56532
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 12 West, Section 28, Mount Diablo Meridian. North Fork Salmon River, about 7.5 river miles upstream of its confluence with the South Fork Salmon River near Forks of Salmon, California, in the Kanaka-Olsen 7th field watershed.
Windler Geologic Investigation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2023	Expected:08/2023	08/2023	Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 danika.carlson@usda.gov
Description: To collected shallow geologic data which would inform the project design for future riparian habitat restoration adjacent to Gallia Pond on the North Fork Salmon River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64385
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 12 West, Section 23, Mount Diablo Meridian. North Fork Salmon River, about 10.5 miles upstream of the confluence with the South Fork Salmon River.
Wisniski Special Use Permit Amendment CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gay.baxter@usda.gov
Description: Amend permit to include 1/4 mile of an existing road on private property, for access to the Mountain Laurel Mine for commercial haul of ore to mill site located on another private parcel, and add a private water line. Water Board waiver category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38618
Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 39 North, Range 11 West, Sections 4 & 9, Mt. Diablo Meridian. In the Eddy Gulch watershed, approximately 1.5 miles south of Sawyers Bar (Eddy Gulch 7th field watershed: 18010210020703).
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2023 to 09/30/2023
Klamath National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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

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 07/2023

Expected:07/2023

01/2024

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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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Region 5 Post-Disturbance Hazardous Tree Management Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Fuels management
- Road management

Completed

Actual: 06/15/2023
06/13/2023
06/12/2023
06/07/2023
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
12/19/2022
12/19/2022

03/2023

Laura Hierholzer
707-562-8949
laura.hierholzer@usda.gov

Description: Hazard tree felling and removal is proposed to reduce public safety hazards along portions of certain roads, trails and facilities within nine national forests. We expect to complete three zone-level analyses and nine decisions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60950

Location: UNIT - Lassen National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Plumas National Forest All Units, Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units, Klamath National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kern, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Mono, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Certain national forest roads, trails and facilities within recent fire areas.

Six Rivers Hazardous Fuels and Fire Management Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 03/31/2023

Expected:04/2023

06/2023

Carol Spinos
707-441-3561
carol.spinos@usda.gov

Description: The Fuels & Fire Project would authorize a set of manual and mechanical land management tools to prepare our landscapes for up to 20,000 acres of prescribed burning every year.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57348

Location: UNIT - Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Del Norte, Siskiyou, Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposal encompasses all administrative units on the Six Rivers NF, including the Ukonom District of the Klamath National Forest.

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Klamath 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

Pacific Power Master Special Use Permit
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 02/02/2023

06/2023

John Thornton
530-841-4410
john.thornton@usda.gov

Description: Consolidation of 16 existing special use permits to promote efficiency of the operation and maintenance of the existing permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58386

Location: UNIT - Klamath National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Humboldt Meridian: T16N R7E, T16N R8E, T17N R7E, T17N R8E, T18N R6E, T18N R7E Mount Diablo Meridian: T40N R7W, T40N R8W, T41N R9W, T43N R1W, T43N R4W, T44N R1E, T44N R1W, T44N R2W, T44N R3W . Transmission and distribution lines servicing Siskiyou County. Notably, the lines service Happy Camp, Yreaka, Dorris, and Macdoel California.

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Klamath 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

River Complex Risk Reduction
EA

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/01/2023

Expected:10/2023

11/2023

Danika Carlson
530-468-1225
danika.carlson@usda.gov

Description: To respond to conditions created by the 2021 River Complex: Accelerate re-establishment of conifers and reduce fuel loading in high severity patches, reduce fuels on roads and ridges for future fire management, and promote scientific research.WB CatB
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61558

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District, Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T38N, R10W, Sections 3, 7-21; T38N, R11W, Sections 11-13, 25; T39N, R8W, Sections 3-9, 15-18; T39N, R9W, Sections 1, 10-16, 24; T40N, R8W, Sections 32-35; T40N, R9W, Sections 35, 36; Mount Diablo MD. Scott River Side: South of the town of Callahan, California in Siskiyou County. Salmon River Side: Northeast of Cecilville California in Siskiyou County, Taylor Creek area.

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Klamath National Forest, Goosenest 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

2022 Firewood Slash
CE

*UPDATED*

- Fuels management

Completed

Actual: 04/24/2023

04/2023

Bradley Barrett
530-398-5731
Bradley.Barrett@usda.gov

Description: To treat areas where firewood cutting activities have increased the amount of slash on the landscape in order to decrease high fuel loading and increase safety firefighter safety.

Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N R1E Sec 23-26; T45N R2E Sec 19,30. Near the intersection of Long Prairie Road/Technor Robinson Road and near the 44N11 Road, at the base of Sharp Mountain; about 12 miles east-southeast of Mt. Hebron, California.

Antelope and Tennant Fire Recovery
EA

*UPDATED*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/01/2023

Expected:07/2023

07/2023

Lisa Bousfield
530-493-1766
lisa.bousfield@usda.gov

Description: To accelerate the re-establishment of burned forest areas, reduce dead and down fuel loading, promote resilient forest conditions, felling and removal of hazard trees for public safety. Includes post-treatment prescribed fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61649

Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - TS 42N,Rg 1E,Sec 4-8,18;TS 43N;Rg 1E,Sec 1-36;TS 43N,Rg 2E,Sec 1-21,29;TS 43N,Rg 3E,Sec 4-8,18;TS 44N,Rg 1E,Sec 7-9,16-22,27-36; TS 44N,Rg 2E,Sec 1-3,10-15,21-36;TS 45,Rg 2E, Sec 13-15,22-27,34-36. 8 miles South of Macdoel for Tennant Fire portion and 20 miles South to Southeast of Macdoel for Antelope Fire portion.7th field watersheds - Butte Creek, Butte Valley, Red Rock Valley-Antelope Creek, Badger Basin-Willow Creek.

Bray and Horsethief Grazing Allotment Analysis
EA

- Grazing management

On Hold

N/A

Matthew Slifko
(530) 841-4480
matthew.slifko@usda.gov

Description: To inform the responsible official of the environmental consequences of re-authorizing livestock grazing. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41645

Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43NR1W S2-3,10-11; T44NR1E S5-8,17-20,29,30; T44NR1W S1-4,10-15,22-28,33-36; T44NR2W, S1-10,16-19; T44NR3W S 1-4,10-14,24; T45NR1W S34-35; T45NR2W S6-9,16-22,27-35; T45NR3W S1-2,10-16,21-28,33-36 MDM. Bray, 13 miles SE of Macdoel CA, Horsethief, 10 miles SW of Macdoel CA. 5th-field watersheds: Butte Creek, Antelope Creek-Red Rock, and Little Shasta River. See comments for 7th-field HUC's.

Goosenest Guzzlers 2022
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/29/2022

Expected:06/2023

06/2023

Isaac Gansberg
541-353-2702
isaac.gansberg@usda.gov

Description: The project will install 13 wildlife guzzlers on the Goosenest Ranger District. Installation of the guzzlers will improve the availability of water to wildlife and improving the quality of wildlife habitat. Waterboard Waiver n/a.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64383

Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located across the Goosenest Ranger District in eastern Siskiyou County.

South End
EA

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/31/2019
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2023

Expected:04/2024

05/2024

Jill Morrow
(530) 643-1431
Jill.Morrow@usda.gov

Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with watershed restoration, resource protection, and public safety aspects. Water Board Waiver Category B expected.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56560

Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Portions of Township 42 N, Range 1-3 W, and 1 E; Township 43 N, Range 1-4 W and 1 and 2 E; Township 44 N, Range 1 and 2 W and 1 E. The project is about 13 miles south of Macdoel, CA. It covers approximately 100,000 acres in headwaters of Butte and Antelope Creeks along the border with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

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Klamath National Forest, Happy Camp 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

Arrowhead Core Drilling
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/11/2023

Expected:07/2023

07/2023

Alonzo Jackson
530-598-4157
alonzo.jackson@usda.gov

Description: Plan of Operations to core drill 10 sites on 3 mining claims. Drill sites: 10'x10' with a sump area 5'x5' at 4'. Holes: 4-6" in diameter, less than 150' deep; filled with concrete slurry at the end of drilling. Waterboard Waiver B.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63978

Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T19N R6E Sec. 35 and 36. T18N R6E Sec. 2 and 3. Humboldt Meridian. Project is located NE of Happy Camp, CA. Indian Creek Headwaters 7th field watershed.

East Fork Elk Creek Fish Passage
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2022

Expected:07/2023

09/2023

Jon Grunbaum
530-493-1719
jon.grunbaum@usda.gov

Description: The project would improve aquatic habitat in the lower 0.4 miles of East Fork Elk Creek & provide volitional access for Coho Salmon over an exposed mid-channel bedrock strath to over two miles of suitable spawning & rearing habitat. Waiver n/a.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63250

Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T16N R7E Section 36. 5 miles up Elk Creek Road, 1/2 mile up East Fork Elk Creek Road, from Happy Camp, CA. Lower East Fork Elk Creek 7th field watershed.

Oak Knoll Range
EA

*UPDATED*

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 06/17/2020

Expected:11/2023

12/2023

Bradley Barrett
530-643-1302
Bradley.Barrett@usda.gov

Description: Authorize cattle grazing within East Beaver, Ash Creek, and Hornbrook Allotments and implement an adaptive management strategy. Water Board Waiver Category B expected.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56842

Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California, Oregon. COUNTY - Siskiyou, Jackson. LEGAL - Portions of T46N, R7W & R8W; T47N, R7W & R8W; T48N, R8W & R9W, MDM; Portions of T41S, R1E, R1W & R2W; T40S R1E & R1W, WM. Nine miles north of Yreka, CA in Beaver Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Klamath River-Bogus, and Klamath River-Humbug 5th field watersheds.

Pacific Power Underground - Walker Road
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/08/2023

Expected:07/2023

07/2023

John Thornton
530-841-4410
john.thornton@usda.gov

Description: A segment of 12 kV distribution line would be moved from overhead to underground line. One portion of 990 linear feet will remain in an existing ROW. A new 10-foot ROW of 675 linear feet will be added where it crosses NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64104

Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 13, T46N, R10W. Project areas begin approximately 0.3 miles east and 1.2 miles east of Klamath Union Elementary School along Walker Road on the Oak Knoll Ranger District.

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Klamath National Forest, SCOTT RIVER 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

Arland Costa Special Use Permit Renewal
EA

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Renew special use permit for livestock area. NCRWQCB waiver category B.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40202

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Ragne 8 West, Sections 22, 26, and 36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. About 5 miles northeast of Fort Jones, California off of West Moffett Creek Road (Luce Gulch-Moffett Creek 7th field watershed 18010208030304; Crooked Gulch-Moffett Cr 18010208030302).

Lake Mountain & Middle Tompkins Grazing
EA

- Grazing management

On Hold

N/A

Stephanie McMorris
530-468-1226
stephanie.mcmorris@usda.gov

Description: Authorize cattle grazing within Lake Mt. and Middle Tompkins allotments under an adaptive management strategy. Water Board Waiver Category B.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41986

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R11W, Sec. 3-10, 16-18; T44N, R12W Sec. 1,12,13; T45N, R11W, Sec. 2-5, 8-11, 14-23, 26-34; T45N, R12W, Sec. 25, 36; T46N, R11W Sec. 17, 20, 21, 26-29, 32-36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. This project encompasses 24,868 acres on the Oak Knoll and Scott River RD boundary near Lake Mtn & Tom Martin Pk. (HUCs 18010208060402;-601;-401; & -403; 18010206110303; & -304).

McAdams Creek Mines
EA

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2023

Expected:04/2024

04/2024

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Mining plan of operations proposed to mine the McAdams Creek Mines. Materials would be milled on site at a camp landing pad, materials would be disposed of on site. Plan of operations is for a ten year operation. Water Board Waiver n/a.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54714

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 45 North, Range 8 West, Section 27, Mount Diablo Meridian. Located about 10.5 miles northeast of the Town of Fort Jones, California, in Siskiyou County. Mine site is located between the 45N58Y and 45N58 roads, to the South of McAdams Creek Road.

Pacific Power Underground Installation to Scott River Lodge
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Install underground power line through 3-inch diameter conduit in Scott River Road for 1.1 miles for Pacific Power to provide services to a private customer. Water Board Waiver Cat. A
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59017

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 11 West, Sections 2, 3, and 10, Mount Diablo Meridian. Scott River Road about 15 miles west of Fort Jones, CA, Siskiyou County.

Recreation Outfitter and Guides Special Use Permits Analysis
EA

- Recreation management
- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Jennifer Womack
530-926-9616
jennifer.womack@usda.gov

Description: Analyze the reauthorization of Recreation Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permits. Water Board Waiver N/A.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51086

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marble Mountains, Trinity Alps, Russian Wilderness, and nearby non-wilderness areas.

Siskiyou Telephone Special Use Permit Amendment for Phone Line Installation
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Amend Special Use Permit to plow down 1100 feet to install an underground phone line to a private residence. Water Board Waiver exempt.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47848

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R9W, Section 2, Mount Diablo Meridian. Lower Indian Creek 7th field watershed (HUC 18010208050102) .

South Fork Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Forest products

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/24/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2024

Expected:09/2024

10/2024

Danika Carlson
530-468-1225
danika.carlson@usda.gov

Description: To provide for safe ingress and egress in the event of a large-scale wildfire for public and firefighting resources; as well as promote resiliency of forested lands to insects and disease, and the effects of large-scale wildfire. RWB Cat. B expected.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56565

Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T39N, R9W, Sections 16, 19, 20, and 29; T39N, R10W, Sections 17, 18, 20-24, 26 and 28-31; T39N, R11W, Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36; and T38N, R11W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 15, 21, 22, and 29, MDM. Located northeast of Cecilville, CA in Siskiyou County, CA. Along the South Fork Salmon River and Trail Creek Loop roads between Carter Meadows and the town of Cecilville.

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Klamath National Forest, Salmon River 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

Bear Country Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 02/01/2023

Expected:07/2023

09/2023

Danika Carlson
530-468-1225
danika.carlson@usda.gov

Description: The proposed project encompasses about 40,000 acres and is located on the Salmon River Ranger District. The focus is on fuels reduction for community protection and stand health. Water Board waiver Category B.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54255

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 7 East, Sections 13 and 24; T10N, R8E, Sections 7-9, 16-21, and 29, Humboldt Meridian; T39N R12W, Sections 3-30, 32-36; T40N, R12W, Sections 13, 22-29,32; Mt Diablo Meridian. Located on the Salmon River Ranger District, East of Forks of Salmon, West of Sawyers Bar, and Northwest of Cecilville, California in Siskiyou County.

Bentley, H. New Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Issuance of a new special use permit to install a new above-ground water line. No new disturbance is proposed with this project. Water Board Waiver N/A.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47849

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T10N, R8E, Section 20, Humboldt Meridian. McNeal Creek-South Fork 7th Field Watershed (HUC 18010210010803) .

California Highway Patrol Special Use Permit Renewal
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Renew a special use permit for radio service facility on Eddy Gulch. NCWQCB waiver - exempt.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37191

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 39 North, Range 11 West, Section 15 Mt. Diablo Meridian. Eddy Gulch Communications Site, about two miles north of Sawyers Bar, CA in the Eddy Gulch 7th field watershed (18010210020703).

Cecilville Fire & Hose Company Special Use Permit Amendment
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Special use permit and amendment to include installation of metal service building for the storage of fire trucks and rescue vehicles at the Forest Service administrative site in Forks of Salmon, CA. Water Board Waiver n/a.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37184

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 N, Range 7 East, Section 13 Humboldt Meridian. On the Forest Service administrative site in Forks of Salmon, CA. Horn Creek-Salmon River 7th field watershed (18010210040202).

China Point
EIS

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Response to proposed Plan of Operations to mine the China Point claim, in compliance with General Mining Act of 1872. China Point is a 30-acre unpatented mining claim. Water Board Waiver n/a; permits requested by mining claimants.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49756

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T 40 North, R 12 West, southwest quadrant of Section 28 and the northwest quadrant of Section 33, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Olsen Creek-North Fork Salmon 7th field, and Olsen Creek 6th field watershed. Located between the NF Salmon River and the Salmon River Rd. NE of Forks of Salmon, CA in Siskiyou Cty, South of the Sawyers Bar Road and North of the N Fork Salmon Rd.

Discovery Day Mine
EA

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 12/14/2022

Expected:10/2023

10/2023

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Plan of Operations proposed to mine the Discovery Day claim. The Discovery Day Mine is an established mine site that consists of a road, three working pads, and underground tunnels. Water Board Waiver n/a.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52448

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 8 East, Sections 6 and 7; Humboldt Meridian. Located on the southeast side of a ridge between the east and west fork drainages of Knownothing Creek in the Klamath National Forest, approximately 3 miles southeast of Forks of Salmon, California.

Petersburg Fuels Reduction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2023

Expected:09/2023

10/2023

Danika Carlson
530-468-1225
danika.carlson@usda.gov

Description: There is a need to reduce the risk of wildfire impacts to private lands and Forest Service infrastructure, and to improve stand conditions to restore a condition more conducive to a natural fire regime and improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64382

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 37 North, Range 11 West, Sections 3, 10, 11, and 12. Located about three miles southeast of the town of Cecilville, CA, in Siskiyou County.

Red Bank Habitat Enhancement Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 06/14/2023

Expected:07/2023

07/2023

Danika Carlson
530-468-1225
danika.carlson@usda.gov

Description: To increase abundance of complex off-channel habitat for coho salmon, spring-run Chinook, and other salmonids by providing both winter high flow and summer thermal refugia at the Red Bank river bar on the N. Fk Salmon River. Water Waiver not eligible
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56532

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 12 West, Section 28, Mount Diablo Meridian. North Fork Salmon River, about 7.5 river miles upstream of its confluence with the South Fork Salmon River near Forks of Salmon, California, in the Kanaka-Olsen 7th field watershed.

Windler Geologic Investigation
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2023

Expected:08/2023

08/2023

Danika Carlson
530-468-1225
danika.carlson@usda.gov

Description: To collected shallow geologic data which would inform the project design for future riparian habitat restoration adjacent to Gallia Pond on the North Fork Salmon River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64385

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 12 West, Section 23, Mount Diablo Meridian. North Fork Salmon River, about 10.5 miles upstream of the confluence with the South Fork Salmon River.

Wisniski Special Use Permit Amendment
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Gay Baxter
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov

Description: Amend permit to include 1/4 mile of an existing road on private property, for access to the Mountain Laurel Mine for commercial haul of ore to mill site located on another private parcel, and add a private water line. Water Board waiver category B.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38618

Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 39 North, Range 11 West, Sections 4 & 9, Mt. Diablo Meridian. In the Eddy Gulch watershed, approximately 1.5 miles south of Sawyers Bar (Eddy Gulch 7th field watershed: 18010210020703).

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)07/01/2023 to 09/30/2023Klamath National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2023 to 09/30/2023
Klamath National Forest