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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012 - Sawtooth National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012Sawtooth National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/18/2012 09/2012 Bobbi Filbert208-727-5003bfilbert@fs.fed.us Description: Short- and long-term management strategies and priorities for maintaining and restoring habitats associated with terrestrial wildlife species. Project documents found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sawtooth/landmanagement/?cid=STELPRDB5351827
Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Utah. COUNTY - Blaine, Boise, Camas, Cassia, Custer, Elmore, Twin Falls, Box Elder. Sawtooth National Forest.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 11/28/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:01/2013 04/2013 Ed Cannady208-727-5004ecannady@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit re-authorizing commercial video and still photography on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Ketchum Ranger District for a new term with no changes to the existing permit.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Objection Period Legal Notice 05/16/2012 Expected:07/2012 07/2012 Anthony Davis208-764-3462apdavis@fs.fed.us Description: Vegetative treatments in the Liberal and Willow Creek Areas. 9,200 acres of vegetation treatment are proposed to be carried out over 10-15 years addressing insect and disease outbreaks and promote long term sustainablity of the forest
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/14/2012 Expected:09/2012Actual: 06/24/2011 06/2013 Heidie Torrealday208-677-8310htorrealday@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed expansion and operation of the Raymond Mine located at the head of Emma Creek.
2012 Paragliding World Cup Recreation Event ProposalCE
- Recreation management - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/05/2012 08/2012 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to: Issue a recreation event special-use permit to Mike Pfau DBA Fly Far in Idaho for the 2012 Sun Valley Paragliding World Cup event utilizing existing launch zones and ski lifts on the Bald Mountain Ski Area August 18-25, 2012.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39110
Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - T4N, R17E, Sec 22, 23, 27. Bald Mountain Ski Area.
2012 U.S. Open Distance National Paragliding Championship Recreation Event ProposalCE
- Recreation management - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/05/2012 08/2012 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to: Issue a recreation event special-use permit to Mike Pfau DBA Fly Far in Idaho for the 2012 U.S. Open Distance National Paragliding event utilizing existing launch zones and ski lifts on the Bald Mountain Ski Area August 27-Sept. 2, 2012.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39117
2012 USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships ProposalCE
- Recreation management - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/05/2012 07/2012 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to: Issue a recreation event special-use permit to the Sun Valley Marketing Alliance for the USA Cycling National Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships utilizing existing trails on the Bald Mountain Ski Area July 1-8, 2012.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39108
Location: UNIT - Ketchum Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine. LEGAL - T4N, R17E, Sec 13-15, 21-28, 34-36 BM. Bald Mountain Ski Area.
Bald Mountain - Century Link Fiber Optic Cable Burial CE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 06/29/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 08/2012 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: CenturyLink Communications proposal to amend existing special-use authorization and bury fiber optic cable from the bottom of Warm Springs to communication sites at the top of Bald Mountain Ski Area to improve cellular telephone service.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37314
- Land management planning Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2012 Expected:12/2012 06/2013 Kurt Nelson208-622-5371kjnelson@fs.fed.us Description: Clear out existing road in order to access patented mining claims via off road vehicle.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28973
- Land ownership management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/28/2005 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Jim Nutt208-342-9061jnutt@fs.fed.us Description: Pursuant to applications for irrigation and stockwatering easements for Eagle Creek Irrigation Company;analyze what operating and maintenance conditions should be required.
- Land ownership management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of a permit to a new landowner authorizing rehabilitation and use of an existing water systenm that transmits water from National Forest System lands to private property. Previous permit has expired.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38677
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: Install Parshall Flume (device for measurement of flow of water in open channels) and an 8" pipeline to replace existing irrigation ditch.which delivers water from National Forest to private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33161
Sun Valley Company Bald Mountain Bike Trail and Forest Glading ProposalEA
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:03/2013 07/2013 Joe Miczulski208-622-0087jmiczulski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to: 1) build up to 18 miles of new mountain biking trails, and 2) remove dead and down timber, establish 15-25 foot crown spacing, and reduce forest floor fuel loading on 25 to 30 acres per year for 10 years within the Bald Mountain Ski area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38729
Bull Flat Trail #001 Re-RouteEA
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 06/2013 David Ashby208-678-0430dashby@fs.fed.us Description: This project will re-route approximately 1/8 of a mile of the trail where it connects to the trailhead within Clear Creek Campground due to damages by flooding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39684
Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder. LEGAL - Salt Lake Meridian, T 14 N, R 13 W Sections 10, 15. Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District, Raft River Division, State of Utah, Box Elder County.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Colloboration Start 06/2012 Expected:08/2012 08/2012 David Ashby208-678-0430dashby@fs.fed.us Description: Placement of an amphitheater behind the existing stage facility.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37682
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Dena Santini208-678-0430dsantini@fs.fed.us Description: Implementation phase to restore 1-2 segments of Grape Creek. This effort will correct several resource issues from past livestock and motorized trail use. Fencing and/or willow planting may be used.
- Grazing management Completed Actual: 05/21/2012 06/2012 Lucas Phillips208-677-8290ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of earthen dams for water impoundments, and installation of pipelines and troughs for better distribution of livestock within the upper and lower units of the Grape Creek allotment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37696
- Grazing management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:10/2012 06/2013 Lucas Phillips208-677-8290ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: Install approximately 2 miles of let-down fence on the West side of Howell Canyon from the existing drift fence at the lower overlook to the existing fence North of Thompson Flat Campground along Forest road 561.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38613
Invasive Species Treatment In The Christ's Indian Paintbrush, Mt. HarrisonEA
- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/07/2012 Expected:07/2012 07/2012 Dena Santini208-678-0430dsantini@fs.fed.us Description: This action proposes to treat invasive Smooth brome annually within the Christ's Indian Paintbrush population as required to meet conservation actions identified in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with USFWS -Idaho Office.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38624
Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - T13N, R24E, Sections 4,5,8,9. Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka RD, Albion Division , Summit of Mt. Harrison,.
- Forest products Completed Actual: 04/04/2012 06/2012 Heidie Torrealday208-678-0430htorrealday@fs.fed.us Description: Amendment to Plan of Operations for additional exploration drilling and preparation of supplement to Environmental Assessment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37608
- Grazing management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/11/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Lucas Phillips208-677-0430ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: Water collection storage tanks, troughs and earthen impoundments North & South of Mineral Gulch Canyon.
- Grazing management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/16/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Lucas Phillips208-677-8290ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on the Point Springs, Eight Mile, Moberg, Black Pine, Kelsaw and Mineral Gulch allotments.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 06/2013 David Ashby208-678-0430dashby@fs.fed.us Description: Implement Designated Dispersed Camping and re-route/improve motorized trails #902 and #905.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39659
- Grazing management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/11/2012 Expected:07/2012 10/2012 Lucas Phillips208-677-8290ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: Relocate approximately 5 miles of Division fence between the Rock Creek C&H allotment and the Buckbrush S&G allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38622
Willow Creek Riparian FenceCE
- Grazing management Completed Actual: 05/21/2012 06/2012 Lucas Phillips208-677-8290ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of approximatly 2 miles of fence from Carlson Spring to Willow Creek Peak. The fence is intended to keep cattle from trailing into the Willow Creek drainage and spending a large amount of the permitted time in this unit without moving.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38612
Location: UNIT - Minidoka Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Cassia. LEGAL - T16SR20E, Sec 5,8,17. Fence line will follow the ridgeline and road from Carlson Spring north to about Williow Creek Peak and the allotment boundary fence between the Trout Creek and Goose Creek allotments.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2012 Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Ed Cannady208-727-5004ecannady@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue a 5-year Recreation Event special use permit re-authorizing the annual Boulder Mountain Tour Ski Race for a new term with no changes to the existing permit.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management Completed Actual: 05/21/2012 10/2012 Mark Moulton208-727-5000mmoulton@fs.fed.us Description: Realign 1 mile of the existing southern end of Cabin Creek Road (FSR 207) to a more sustainable location, passing over Alturas Lake Cr via a bridge. The former route, including culvert crossings of Cabin Creek, and 0.4 miles would be rehabilitated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33991
- Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Heidie Torrealday208-737-3224htorrealday@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed approval of a Plan of Operations for underground mine development on unpatented mining claims in lands open to mineral entry outside of the congressionally designated area of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:03/2013 06/2013 Ed Cannady208-727-5004ecannady@fs.fed.us Description: Develop a 60 mile non-motorized trail system in the Galena Lodge area; 36 mile would be new trail construction; the remaining 24 miles would utilize existing roads and trails. The trail system would provide a mix of difficulties.
ITD Stanley-Challis Highway 75 Improvement ProjectCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/29/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Shawn Robnett208-737-3206srobnett@fs.fed.us Description: ITD is reconstructing 2 miles of Hwy 75 - Issue ITD a permit for equipment staging activities at Holman Creek & use of existing material storage sites, and a non-significant amendment to the visual quality objectives map. Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T 11 N; R 15 E; Sections 21, 26, 27, 28. State Highway 75 between Stanley and Challis - Milepost 205 to 208.
Pardoe Private Road Easement GrantCE
- Land ownership management Completed Actual: 06/14/2012 07/2012 Sharon Browder208-727-5005sfbrowder@fs.fed.us Description: The Sawtooth National Forest proposes to grant a private road easement for road right-of-way access to private land across approximately 65 feet of existing roadway on National Forest System land in Lot 8 of Sec. 13, T. 11 N., R. 12 E., B.M.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39783
Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Recreation Area. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Lot 8 of Sec. 13, T. 11 N., R. 12 E., B.M. Approximately 5 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho.
- Recreation management - Road management Completed Actual: 04/18/2012 12/2012 Ed Cannady208-727-5000ecannady@fs.fed.us Description: Improve & adopt user-created ATV trails into the Sawtooth NRA trail system; construct 1/4 mile of new connecting road (betwn FSR #199 & FSR #197); build ATV bridges over Pole Cr & Rainbow Cr; designate trailhead & dispersed camping at Pole Cr Corrals
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34889
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Completed Actual: 03/29/2012 05/2013 Robin Garwood208-727-5014rgarwood@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to plant whitebark pine seedlings and seeds on up to 1,500 acres of whitebark pine habitat (above 8,600 feet) in up to seven project areas over the next 10 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33174