Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2022 to 03/31/2022
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

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.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2020  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Victor Lyon
530-543-2749
vlyon@fs.fed.us 
Description: Approximately 5,300 acres, the project consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines. Improves wildlife habitat, forest health, and fuel reduction. COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS 11/20/20.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58461
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Power transmission corridors on east side of the Lake Tahoe basin within Nevada.
Tahoe 200 Events
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2022  		Expected:07/2022  08/2022 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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Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
AT&T New Communication Site SUP
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2021  		Expected:03/2022  04/2022 Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lgusses@fs.fed.us 
Description: AT&T has proposed to construct a new cellular communications site. The site would include a 140-foot tower and an equipment shed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58443
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The communications site would be located off Bald Eagle Drive in Tahoma, CA.
Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2022 Michael Gabor
530-543-2642
mgabor@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project would alter trail system map to allow Class 1 e-bikes on specific trails and clarify trails where motorized access is permitted. Also would upgrade road/trail crossings over streams and wet areas, and upgrade trailhead parking areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54566
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service trails throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
El Dorado County - Renew Erosion Control SUP
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:02/2022
  		03/2022 Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
kkuentz@fs.fed.us 
Description: The special use permits for El Dorado County have expired and an application for their renewal has been submitted. The permits authorize erosion control improvements on National Forest System lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58464
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Many locations throughout El Dorado County.
El Dorado County Bike Path
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:11/2021
  		12/2021 Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lgusses@fs.fed.us 
Description: El Dorado County proposed to build a section of a bike path on National Forest System lands. The permit application proposes that the bike path be added via amendment to existing special use permit that authorizes other El Dorado County bike paths.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58444
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The bike path would extend from East San Bernardino Ave to West San Bernardino Ave in the Meyers area of South Lake Tahoe, CA.
El Dorado County Erosion Control - Oflyng
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lgusses@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construct new erosion control structures to reduce stormwater runoff. Add the structures via amendment to an existing special use permit that authorizes El Dorado County erosion control improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58463
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located off Pioneer Trail near Garbage Dump Road and Southern Pines Drive in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Homewood Mtn Authorization Cat-Ski Operations
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2021  		Expected:02/2022
  		03/2022 Gabriela Yanez
5305432785
gabriela.yanez@usda.gov 
Description: Continue use of national forest lands for guided cat-ski tour operations in Ellis Peak and Knee Ridge areas for tours, adding a route that extends eastward along Knee Ridge to North Bowl.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58953
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ellis Peak and Knee Ridge areas and along Knee Ridge to North Bowl.
IVGID Dog Park
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2021  		Expected:04/2022  06/2022 Karen Kuentz
530-721-9599
karen.kuentz@usda.gov 
Description: The Incline Village General Improvement District requests a special use permit to construct a dog park with fencing, parking, trails, and restrooms on approx. 3 acres of a 13-acre parcel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61089
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Incline Village, NV, on parcel APN 131-110-04, adjacent to Village Blvd.
Lake Tahoe West
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/10/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2021  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Brian Garrett
530-543-2617
brian.garrett@usda.gov 
Description: Healthy Forests and Watershed planning at a landscape scale on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52975
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Lakewide Control of Aquatic Invasive Plants
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 03/19/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Sarah Muskopf
530-543-2835
sarah.muskopf@usda.gov 
Description: Conduct aquatic plant control and management throughout suitable habitat areas in Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada and the Truckee River. Partners with Tahoe Resource Conservation District and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58124
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Suitable habitat areas within Lake Tahoe Basin including the Lake itself, tributaries and adjacent marshes of Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River as it flows into and out of Lake Tahoe.
Lakewide Control of Warm Water Fish
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2019  		Expected:11/2021
  		12/2021 Sarah Muskopf
530-543-2835
sarah.muskopf@usda.gov 
Description: Use mechanical methods for control of target invasive fish in the Lake Tahoe regions. Target invasive fish species are species that contribute to declines in native and desirable recreational non-native fish.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58447
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marsh areas and shallow water tributaries to Lake Tahoe on National Forest System land.
Meeks Bay Restoration
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 09/11/2018
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2022  		Expected:11/2022
  		01/2023 Michael Brumbaugh
530-543-2726
mhbrumbaugh@fs.fed.us 
Description: Restoration of Meeks Creek in Meeks Marina, remove marina, construct a pier and new boat ramp, reconstruct Meeks campground, BMPs, pedestrian bridge over Meeks Creek, pathways, beach access, parking improvements, AIS station, utility upgrades.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52971
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Meeks Bay Resort and Meeks Bay Campground east of SR89, as well as a short portion of Meeks Creek west of SR89.
Placer County North Tahoe Bike Trail Segment 1
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2022  		Expected:05/2022  06/2022 Kimberly Felton
530/543-2651
kimberlyfelton@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construction of Segment 1 (1.7 miles; 2.88ac. on federal lands) of paved, non-motorized, multi-use North Tahoe Regional Trail connecting Kings Beach and Tahoe City as described within the Placer Co. Regional Plan and TRPA Transportation Plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60221
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approx 1.7 miles length from the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista to Carnelian Bay Ave., Carnelian Bay, CA.
Round Hill General Improvement District Renew Water SUP
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Kimberly Felton
530/543-2651
kimberlyfelton@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew the expired special use permit for Round Hill General Improvement District. Proposed new facilities include a secondary 150,000 gallon water storage tank, security fencing and employee bathroom.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58440
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zephyr Cove, NV, adjacent to Round Hill Pines Beach Resort.
South Tahoe Public Utility District - Angora Road SUP renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:03/2022
  		05/2022 Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lgusses@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renew the special use permit (SUP) for the expired Angora water tank access road. The application proposes that the road be added via amendment to an existing SUP that authorizes all STPUD water system improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58445
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The access road extends from the end of Michael Court to the STPUD water tank in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
South Tahoe Public Utility District - Retaining Wall for Water Tank SUP
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lgusses@fs.fed.us 
Description: South Tahoe Public Utility District proposes to build a new retaining wall to support a new water tank located on private land. Add the retaining wall via amendment to an existing special use permit for STPUD water system improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58446
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The retaining wall would be located off Keller Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Tahoe Mountain communications site - AT&T
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
kkuentz@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Tahoe Mountain Communications Site Project consists of installation of a new 130-foot tall monopine tower, an equipment shelter, electrical power lines, and access road improvements to increase cell phone coverage for South Lake Tahoe users.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58296
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tahoe Mountain, South lake Tahoe, CA.
Truckee River First Four Mile Stream Stabilization and Restoration
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Joey Keely
530-543-2661
jkeely@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed project will protect and restore approximately 900 lineal feet of stream bank, riparian and wet meadow habitat. It will also provide conservation and protection for approximately 2,000 lineal feet of river.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55024
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is on NFS lands in four sites along the Truckee River from approximately 1.3 miles below Lake Tahoe Dam to just upstream of Alpine Meadows Road.
Urban Forest Defense Zone Fuels Reduction Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Brian Garrett
530-543-2617
bdgarrett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Programmatic treatments to address ongoing fuels and forest health needs on NFS urban forest parcels and within WUI Defense Zone.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48788
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. LTBMU wide.
Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle Travel Management
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/20/2019
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2022  		Expected:09/2023
  		10/2023 Ashley Sibr
530-543-2615
asibr@fs.fed.us 
Description: Designate roads, trails, and areas where OSV use is in accordance with Subpart C of the Travel Management Rule. Create snow-play areas, expand parking lots, and groom motorized and non-motorized trails. Add a Forest Plan Amendment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47342
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Tahoe Basin.
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