Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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, Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Los Padres National Forest, Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Lucia 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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Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
01/2025 |
Jennifer McRae 202-791-8488 SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units). | |||||
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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 |
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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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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Piru Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) - Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) EA *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/28/2024 |
Expected:02/2025 |
02/2025 |
Gary Seastrand 626-574-5278 Gary.Seastrand@usda.gov |
| Description: In support of the CRMP for Piru Creek WSR, a Draft CRMP is available here for public review and comment. Please read the cover letter for background and instructions on submitting comments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58710 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 18 West, Sections 2,11,12,13,14,15; San Bernardino Baseline/Meridian. Piru Creek WSR begins 0.5 miles below Pyramid Dam, near the "grapevine" of Interstate 5. It ends at the Los Angeles and Ventura County line approximately 7.25 river miles downstream. | |||||
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Los Padres 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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Los Padres Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/13/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
02/2025 |
Gregory Thompson 661-777-2144 gregory.thompson@usda.gov |
| Description: Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance and Aquatic Passage Improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66089 |
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| Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Los Padres National Forest Congressional Boundary. | |||||
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Los Padres 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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Wildfire Risk Reduction Project (formerly the Ecological Restoration Project) EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/29/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2025 |
Expected:10/2025 |
11/2025 |
Kyle Kinports 805-961-5710 kyle.kinports@usda.gov |
| Description: The project is designed to restore fire-adapted ecosystems, reduce fuels, and reintroduce fire on the landscape by prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62369 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Los Padres National Forest. | |||||
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Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos 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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Mount Pinos Forest Health Project CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/30/2021 |
Expected:06/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kyle Kinports 805-961-5710 kyle.kinports@usda.gov |
| Description: Healthy Forest thinning project designed to improve the health and vigor of the existing stands and to make the stands more resilient to stressors such as drought, insects & wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58380 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the Mount Pinos Ranger District with the western most boundary being near the Chula Vista Campground the eastern boundary which is close to Cuddy Valley. | |||||
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Los Padres National Forest, Ojai 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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Rose Valley Creek Restoration Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/09/2022 |
Expected:05/2025 |
08/2026 |
Kristie Klose 805-961-5745 kristie.klose@usda.gov |
| Description: This proposal aims to restore Rose Valley Creek to its historical stream function, form, and habitat to benefit native aquatic species and armor Rose Valley creek from future wildfires by bolstering the riparian zone.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61838 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - The project lies in Sections 4 and 9 of Township 50 North (T50N), Range 22 West (R22W), San Bernardino Base Meridian (SBBM). Rose Valley Creek Restoration Project is located approximately seven miles north of the city of Ojai, Ventura County, California. The three artificial Rose Valley lakes are situated along Rose Valley. | |||||
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Wheeler Gorge Campground Aquatic Organism Passage and Stream Restoration Project CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2023 |
Expected:12/2024 |
07/2025 |
Kristie Klose 805-961-5745 kristie.klose@usda.gov |
| Description: This project will bolster campground crossing safety and provide aquatic organism passage by adding two bridges. During high flows four concrete crossings within the campground are dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles due to their smooth surfaces.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65182 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T5N, R23W, Section 15. Wheeler Springs Quadrangle (166-4C) (Los Padres National Forest Atlas, USGS Identifier: 34119-E3; Forest Service Regional Quad: 1664, page 88.) Lat- 34.513196N, Long -119.2733W. The Wheeler Gorge Campground is found north of the town of Meiners Oaks along the Maricopa Highway (Hwy 33) in Ventura County; Lat- 34.513196 N, Long -119.27337 W. | |||||
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Los Padres National Forest, Santa Lucia 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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Fernandez Trail Repair Project CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/25/2019 |
Expected:12/2024 |
01/2025 |
Bert Fuiava 000-000-0000 Bert.Fuiava@usda.gov |
| Description: The Santa Lucia Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest proposes to conduct Level I and Level II Trail Maintenance on the non-motorized Fernandez Trail (Tr. #15E04), install signs and barriers to prevent motorcycles from entering. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T. 29S, R. 15E Sections 12, 13, 14, 22, 23. Fernandez Trail is located between Black Mountain Road, Friis Road and Fernandez Road in the Pozo/La Panza area. | |||||
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Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 09/27/2024 | 10/2024 |
Kristie Klose 805-961-5745 kristie.klose@usda.gov |
| Description: Fire and subsequent impacts from flooding and runoff have damaged existing drainage features. The Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project proposes to improve erosion control through erosion prevention treatments along several roads in the
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62948 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T8N R29W Section 19,20, 26, 27. T7N R29W Section 34, 35. Two project locations, one near the confluence of Davy Brown and Munch Creek along Catway Road (FS Road 29W02) the other NE of Cachuma Saddle along McKinley Mt. Road (FS road 8N08). | |||||
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Trout Creek Trail Repair Project CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/16/2022 |
Expected:12/2024 |
01/2025 |
Bert Fuiava 000-000-0000 Bert.Fuiava@usda.gov |
| Description: Complete level 1 and 2 trail maintenance on Trout Creek Trail (15E06), install signs and pipe barriers on newly acquired land on the forest. Establish a new trailhead at Hi Mountain Road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trout Creek Trail is located on Hi Mountain Road in the between the Machesna Mtn and Garcia Wilderness areas. | |||||
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Union Pacific Tower Replacement at Tassajera Peak Communications Site CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/14/2024 This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. |
Expected:02/2025 |
05/2025 |
David Betz 530-841-6131 david.betz@usda.gov |
| Description: Union Pacific Railroad proposes to replace their existing 100' tower with a new 100' tower. A new 11' x 16' metal building would replace 2 small existing buildings. Also, a new backup power generator would be installed on a 4' x 5' foundation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T29S, R12E, Section 20, Mt. Diablo Meridan. Approximately 6 miles west of Santa Margarita, CA in San Luis Obispo County. | |||||
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