Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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 - R9 - Eastern Region, Shawnee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R9 - Eastern Region, Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs 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 *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/20/2023 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
01/2025 |
Jennifer McRae 505-377-3145 Jennifer.McRae@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). | |||||
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. | |||||
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS *UPDATED* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 02/06/2024 | 02/2024 |
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 |
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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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Shawnee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Aquatic Habitat Creation and Enhancement CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 02/22/2024 | 02/2024 |
Leonard Pitcher 618-833-8576 leonard.j.pitcher@usda.gov |
Description: This project proposes to facilitate or allow for the creation and enhancement of aquatic habitat.
on the Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65408 |
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Location: UNIT - Shawnee National Forest All Units. STATE - Illinois. COUNTY - Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Williamson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Could occur on lakes and ponds within the Shawnee National Forest. | |||||
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Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
River to River Trail Reroute at Dutchman Lake CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 03/04/2024 | 05/2024 |
Chad Deaton 618-253-1038 chad.deaton@usda.gov |
Description: This project proposes to address trail access problems, soil erosion, and frequent maintenance needs on the existing trail by relocating two segments of the River to River Trail around Dutchman Lake for a total of 3.2 miles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65407 |
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Location: UNIT - Hidden Springs Ranger District. STATE - Illinois. COUNTY - Johnson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located at Dutchman Lake in Johnson County, IL. | |||||
Shawnee Telephone Amendment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/27/2024 |
Expected:05/2024 |
05/2024 |
Sean Emery 618-658-1318 Sean.Emery@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to amend special use permit VIE201702 held by the Shawnee Telephone Co. to construct, maintain, and operate a buried fiber optic line within an existing right of way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65950 |
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Location: UNIT - Hidden Springs Ranger District. STATE - Illinois. COUNTY - Pope. LEGAL - Township 12 South, Range 7 East, Section 15. Approximately 1 mile northwest of Humme Wye, IL. | |||||
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Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Kinkaid Lake Trail System Improvements Phase 1 CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 01/04/2024 | 02/2024 |
Kyle Varel 618-658-1330 kyle.varel@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to reroute, construct, and maintain and add biking designation to Trail 377 and a section of Trail 382.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64955 |
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Location: UNIT - Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District. STATE - Illinois. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southwest of Kinkaid Lake. Section of Trail 382 is from Forest Service boundary just west of Crisenberry Dam to Hidden Cover Trailhead. Trail 377 is from Buttermilk Hill Trailhead to Trail 382. | |||||
Oakwood Bottoms Greentree Reservoir Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/23/2020 |
Expected:06/2024 |
01/2025 |
Leonard Pitcher 618-833-8576 x108 leonard.j.pitcher@usda.gov |
Description: Proposed project is a combined effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as the lead agency, and the Forest Service, as the cooperating agency to restore the natural ecosystem functions of the Oakwood Bottoms Greentree reservoir system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58977 |
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Location: UNIT - Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District. STATE - Illinois. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located in Jackson County, Illinois. | |||||
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