Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2023 to 12/31/2023
Daniel Boone 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
-  R8 - Southern Region, Daniel Boone National Forest,  Cumberland Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Daniel Boone National Forest,  London Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Daniel Boone National Forest,  Redbird Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, Daniel Boone National Forest,  Stearns 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 09/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		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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Daniel Boone National Forest,   Cumberland Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Morehead Utility Plant Board (MUPB) Water Withdrawal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/08/2023  06/2023 Heather Ellison
352-625-2520 x2526
heather.ellison@usda.gov 
Description: The MUPB is requesting the USFS amend their permit to add and maintain a new raw water transmission main(approximately 2,500' with 30'maintence area)and an access road alongside the waterline. An area 50'wide may be used for construction.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61583
Location: UNIT - Cumberland Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Rowan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located near KY HWY 801 South approximately 3 miles south of the junction with US 60 in Farmers, Kentucky.
Mountain Rural Fiberoptic Line Special Use Permit amendment
CE
 - Special use management
- Environmental Justice 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Heather Ellison
352-625-2520 x2526
heather.ellison@usda.gov 
Description: Application to amend special use permit for extending a fiberoptic line from the Frenchburg Job Corps Center to the Gladie Visitor Center.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63405
Location: UNIT - Cumberland Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Menifee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Frenchburg Job Corps Center to Gladie Vistor Center.
Ruffed Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Kelley Corbine
606-784-6428
kelley.corbine@usda.gov 
Description: This project number has been cancelled because it is a duplicate of project # 64521.
Location: UNIT - Cumberland Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Rowan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Cumberland District's Ruffed Grouse Prescription Area is located northeast of Cave Run Lake in Rowan County, Kentucky.
Ruffed Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2023  		Expected:01/2024
  		02/2024 Kelley Corbine
606-784-6428
kelley.corbine@usda.gov 
Description: The Cumberland District would create and maintain a mosaic structure on approximately 5,000 acres of their designated 3.H. Ruffed Grouse Habitat Prescription Area through silvicultural treatments and prescribed fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64521
Location: UNIT - Cumberland Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Rowan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Northeast of Cave Run Lake in Rowan County, Kentucky, Cumberland Ranger District.
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Daniel Boone National Forest,   London Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Dog Slaughter Trail #414 Reroute
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 08/28/2023  08/2023 William Ryan
270-924-2179
william.ryan@usda.gov 
Description: Rerouting of two sections of the Dog Slaughter Trail to address ongoing ongoing public safety and trail sustainability issues
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64263
Location: UNIT - London Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Whitley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. USA Tract C-1404 and C-1372 N 36 50 53.21 W 84 16 24.63.
Holly Bay Bridge Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 09/07/2023  09/2023 Michael Pope
859-745-3144
Michael.Pope@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of a failing footbridge along the Sheltowee Trace Recreation Trail
Location: UNIT - London Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Laurel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the Sheltowee Trace Recreation Trail near the Holly Bay Campground at 36? 58%u2019 59.53%u201DN, -84? 16%u2019 14.46%u2019%u2019W.
Holly Bay Trail Bridge Reconstruction
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		09/2023 Michael Pope
859-533-8880
Michael.Pope@usda.gov 
Description: A failing trail bridge needs to be replaced near Holly Bay Campground for safety, aesthetics and water quality.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64516
Location: UNIT - London Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Laurel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Footbridge is on the Sheltowee Trace Recreation Trail just east of Holly Bay Campground in Laurel County, Kentucky.
London District Recreation Sites Rehabilitation and Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 07/06/2023  08/2023 William Ryan
270-924-2179
william.ryan@usda.gov 
Description: Authorization to conduct necessary improvements across the London District recreation sites to improve public safety, ADA compliance, and enhance existing facilities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63171
Location: UNIT - London Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Whitley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations on the London Ranger District, including but not limited to boat ramps, campgrounds, day use areas and administrative facilities.
People's Rural Telephone Co-op (PRTC) Fiber Optic Line Amendment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 09/12/2023  09/2023 Paul Dengel
606-250-1636
Paul.Dengel@usda.gov 
Description: PRTC is requesting to install additional fiber optic cable across National Forest lands in Rockcastle and Jackson Counties to provide internet to the local communities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64556
Location: UNIT - London Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Jackson, Rockcastle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec.1 Highways 1955 and 1209; Sec.2 Howard Road and east of Clayton Singleton Road; Sec.3 east of Highway 1955; Sec.4 & Sec.5 north side of County Road 1503; Sec.6 & Sec.7 west side of Red Hill.
Special Use Authorization: Access Roads to Private Properties
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 07/11/2023  12/2023 Donovan Epperson
606-401-6981
Donovan.Epperson@usda.gov 
Description: Special Use Authorization to provide multiple landowners legal access to their private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64253
Location: UNIT - London Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Whitley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple Private Access Roads located in Pulaski, Laurel, Whitley and Jackson Counties, Kentucky.
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Daniel Boone National Forest,   Redbird Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Hyden-Leslie Water SUP
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Tricia Boles
6065982194
tricia.boles@usda.gov 
Description: Canceled due to inaction from applicant. Construction of two concrete buildings to house water booster pumps on National Forest System Lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62370
Location: UNIT - Redbird Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - Leslie. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wilder Branch Road and Trace Fork Road.
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Daniel Boone National Forest,   Stearns Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Greenwood NFSR 5104 Construction Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 06/14/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		09/2023 Kathryn Fitzsimmons
606-376-5323 x125
kathryn.fitzsimmons@usda.gov 
Description: Reconstruction of a National Forest System (NFS) road to provide management access.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63038
Location: UNIT - Stearns Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - McCreary, Pulaski. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service road 5104.
Jellico Vegetation Management Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/19/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2023  		Expected:02/2024
  		03/2024 John Hull
606-376-5323 x105
john.hull@usda.gov 
Description: Silvicultural management including commercial harvest, road work, salvage, and intermediate vegetation treatments to adjust conditions such that all desired age classes, structures, and species compositions are represented in the project area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63037
Location: UNIT - Stearns Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - McCreary, Whitley. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFS lands located south of Kentucky Highway 92 and between Interstate 75 and US Highway 27.
North End Unauthorized OHV Closure
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/21/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		10/2023 Nicholas Parker
606-376-5323
nicholas.parker@usda.gov 
Description: A project to close, block, and rehabilitate unauthorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails on the Stearns Ranger District.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64347
Location: UNIT - Stearns Ranger District. STATE - Kentucky. COUNTY - McCreary, Pulaski. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations within Pulaski and McCreary counties on the Stearns Ranger District.
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