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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011 - Lolo National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011Lolo National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Lolo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Accurate Outfitters 10-Year Permit IssuanceCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 03/2011 Expected:11/2011 12/2011 Debra Gale406-821-3269ddgale@fs.fed.us Description: Re-issue existing permit as 10-year term permit
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District, Stevensville Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula, Ravalli. LEGAL - South Fork Lolo Transfer Camp - T11N, R22W, Sec 6, South Fork Lolo Camp - T10N, R22W, Sec 24; Kootenai Camp - T9N, R21W, Sec 7; Bass Lake Summer Camp - T10N, R22W, Sec 36. Bitterroot NF, Stevensville RD & Lolo NF, Missoula RD.
Motorized Access Management within the Selkirk and Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery ZonesEIS
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/12/2009Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2011 Expected:04/2011 05/2011 Karl Dekome208-765-7479kdekome@fs.fed.us Description: Preparation of a Supplemental EIS to amend land and resource management plans for the Idaho Panhandle, Kootenai, and Lolo National Forests to address motorized access management within the Selkirk and Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zones.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24882
Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units, Kootenai National Forest All Units, Lolo National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Montana, Washington. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary, Lincoln, Sanders, Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Northwestern Montana, northern Idaho, and northeastern Washington. Selkirk and Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zones.
Lolo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R1 - Northern Region
Ninemile and Missoula Ranger District Small Tree Thinning ProjectCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Completed Actual: 02/03/2011 06/2011 Amy Campbell406-626-5411aacampbell@fs.fed.us Description: Noncommercial thinning of small trees in stands that were previously harvested and have densely regenerated. Thinning will increase tree health and vigor, and reduce the risk of mountain pine beetle caused mortality and large fires in the future.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34239
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula. Across the Ninemile and Missoula Ranger Districts.
PBR2000EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Barbara Beckes406-329-3809bbeckes@fs.fed.us Description: The Lolo Post Burn EIS decision was not upheld in court. This project would issue a new decision to complete restoration activities originally analyzed in the EIS.Timber harvest is not proposed, only road stabilization, storage, and decommissioning
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22553
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Superior Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula, Sanders. LEGAL - Primary the Ninemile and Trout Creek Drainages. Ninemile, Superior, and Plains Ranger Districts on the Lolo National Forest.
MEC PowerlineEA
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/26/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011 Expected:04/2011 06/2011 Boyd Hartwig406-329-1024bchartwig@fs.fed.us Description: Application by Missoula Electric Cooperative to bury 2.25 miles of existing overhead power lines and replace one utility pole on National Forest System Lands near U.S. Highway 12 in the Lolo Creek Drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/lolo/projects
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Section 29, T12N, R22W, and Sections 24, 25, 26, and 34, T12N, R23W. 15 miles west of Lolo, Montana on North side of U.S. Highway 12, between Clark Creek and a location 2 miles east of MDT maintenance facility near Martin Creek.
Marshall Woods Restoration ProjectEA
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/24/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011 Expected:04/2011 06/2012 Tami Paulsen406-329-3731tpaulsen@fs.fed.us Description: The intent of this project is to restore functioning ecosystems by enhancing natural ecological processes. This area includes excellent opportunities for restoring vegetation and habitat while decreasing the potential for high intensity wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31552
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T13N, R18W, Sec. 4-8, 18,19; T13N, R19W, Sec.1, 2, 11-14, 22-24; T14N, R18W, Sec. 18-20, 2-34; T14N, R19W, Sec. 13, 23-26, 35, 36 PM MT. The 13,000 acre analysis area is approx. 5 mi. NW of Missoula in Missoula Co. and includes Rattlesnake Crk., Woods Gulch, Marshall Crk., and the S portion of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area.
Missoula Electric Cooperative - Buried Power to Point 118 Communication SiteCE
- Special area management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/25/2011 Expected:04/2011 06/2011 Patrick Corts406-329-3860pcorts@fs.fed.us Description: The Missoula Electric Cooperative in conjunction with the Missoula County 911 Communication system proposes to install a buried powerline to the Point 118 Communication Site. Point 118 is on a peak southwest of the West Fork Butte Lookout
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35085
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sec 13, T11N, R23W - West Fork Butte Quad #137 , Latitude: 46.42, Longitude: -114.25. Point 118 - south of the West Fork Butte Lookout.
Montana Snowbowl Ski Area ExpansionEIS
- Special use management In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/11/2011Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2011 Expected:06/2011 09/2011 Tami Paulsen406-329-3731tpaulsen@fs.fed.us Description: Third-party contractor EIS to analyze the proposed ski area expansion for Montana Snowbowl.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=14392
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - sections 27, 28,32, 33,T15N, R19W; and sections 4 and 5 T14N, R19W, PMM. Nine miles north of Missioula, MT. The area directly west of the existing Montana Snowbowl ski area.
Sapphire Crest TrailCE
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/16/2010 Expected:08/2011 09/2012 Andy Kulla406-329-3962akulla@fs.fed.us Description: Trail construction and reconstruction to connect existing trail segments, creating a 100-mile long non-motorized trail across the Lolo, Bitterroot, and Beaverhead National Forests on the Sapphire Divide.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32247
Location: UNIT - Missoula Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T12N, R19W, Sections 12,13; T12N, R18W, Sections 18, 19, 20,21,27,28 and 24; T11N, R18W, Sections 3,10,15,22,27,26 and 36 and T10N, R18 W, Section 2. Sapphire Divide.
Barrette Creek FuelsCE
- Fuels management Completed Actual: 01/27/2011 04/2011 Shaun Zenner406-626-5433szenner@fs.fed.us Description: The Barrette Creek Fuels project proposes to reduce hazardous fuels from 2009 timber harvest and 2010 post commercial thin in units adjacent and/or near the wildland urban interface (wui) located between Bird and Fire Creek drainages.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34665
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T16N, R23W, Sections 17, 18, 19, and 20, T16N, R24W, Sections 12 and 13. Located between Bird and Fire Creek drainages.
Kappes Fence Special Use RequestCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/13/2010 Expected:05/2011 06/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit request for 950' of existing wooden fence on National Forest land erected by an adjacent land owner.
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NW 1/4, SE 1/4, NE 1/4 of Sec. 22; T12N; R24W. Adjacent to the southern most residence in the South Fork Fish Creek drainage.
McCormick Creek Placer ExplorationCE
- Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 02/08/2011 05/2011 Victoria Burkhardt406-626-5402vburkhardt@fs.fed.us Description: Placer mine exploration using heavy equipment on previously disturbed land
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Section 14-15, T16N, R23W. Site located in McCormick Creek drainage, a tributary to Ninemile Creek, Missoula County. Access is via Forest Road #388.
Rennic Stark ProjectEA
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/08/2010 Expected:09/2011 09/2013 Tami Paulsen406-329-3731tpaulsen@fs.fed.us Description: Integrated landscape management treatments designed to: improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels near communities, improve fish and wildlife connectivity, maintain water quality, and provide and maintain forest industry infrastructure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31616
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral, Missoula. LEGAL - T14N,R22W,sec5-7;T14N,R23W,sec 1-3,6:T14N,R24W,sec1,2; T15N,R22W,sec7,16,17,19-21,28-32;T15N,R23W,sec1-36;T15N,R24W,sec 1,2,10-13,24;T16N,R23W,sec 20,21,27-35;T16N,R24W sec25,26,34-36PM MT. The 36,000 acre analysis area is west of the Ninemile Ranger Station. It straddles the Ninemile Divide from the Clark Fork River on the southern boundary to Fire Creek on the north.
Rose water Transmission Ditch SUP Renewal - Sixmile CreekCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/13/2010 Expected:04/2011 09/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit renewal request for the following facilities: 1) Existing 3' wide by 1,607' water transmission ditch; 2) Proposed fish screen to be installed under a proposed stream restoration project; 3) Existing metal/concrete head gate.
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Beginning in the SE 1/4, NW1/4 Sec 7 and ending in the SW 1/4, NW1/4 of Sec 7 T15N, R21W; P.M.MT. Upper section of Sixmile Creek drainage, a tributary of the middle Clark Fork River.
Sixmile Creek Stream ImprovementCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/13/2010 Expected:05/2011 09/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Removal of an existing, high risk 48" culvert in Sixmile Creek to facilitate fish passage and installation of a Farmers FCA fish screen in a water transmission ditch to prohibit fish access to the ditch.
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - SE 1/4, SE 1/4, NW 1/4 of Sec. 7; T15N; R21W; P.M.MT. Upper section of Sixmile Creek drainage, a tributary of the middle Clark Fork River.
Upper Ninemile Placer Mine ReclamationEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology In Progress:Scoping Start 06/28/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011 Expected:06/2011 06/2012 Aubree Benson406-329-3950aubreebenson@fs.fed.us Description: Reclamation of abandoned placer mines with restoration of stream channels and fish habitat along Upper Ninemile, Sawpit, Martina, and Twin Creeks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32296
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 21, 22, 25-27, and 36, T17N, R24W. Various stream segments within the Ninemile Creek Drainage, Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest.
White Mountain outfitters camp constructionCE
- Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Ryan Domsalla406-626-5404rdomsalla@fs.fed.us Description: Replace current "end of road" camp at Cache Cr Trailhead at new location 0.5 mile away in visually screened site off main access road. Work involves 300 feet road construction on old skid trail, clearing 30x30 ft trailer pad, and temporary corral.
Location: UNIT - Ninemile Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 8, T12N, R24W, PMM. Gentle bench off Montana Cr Road #4218 approx 1/2 mile before jct with #17442, west of Missoula, MT.
AntimonyEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/06/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011 Expected:09/2011 05/2012 John Hamilton406-826-4345jehamilton@fs.fed.us Description: Project proposes fuels reduction, forest vegetation management, and wildlife and watershed improvements on about 1000 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32479
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - T21N, R32W, Sections 16-21, 28-30,. 13 miles west of Thompson Falls, MT within the Cox Gulch, Antimony Creek and Demont Creek drainages of the Prospect Creek watershed.
Clear CreekEA
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/06/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011 Expected:11/2011 07/2012 Patricia Partyka406-826-4314ppartyka@fs.fed.us Description: Project proposes forest vegetation management, wildlife habitat and watershed improvements, and recreation enhancements within the Clear Creek drainage located about three miles west of Thompson Falls, MT.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32480
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - T21N, R30-32W; T22N, R30-32W. Clear Creek drainage within the Prospect watershed about 3 miles west of Thompson Falls, Montana.
Cutoff Waste Rock Storage AreaCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 03/15/2011 05/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Development of a 200 foot by 200 foot waste rock storage area for slide rock and other hazardous rock deposits cut from slopes and ditch lines along Montana Highway 135.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - NW1/4, SE1/4, NE1/4, Section 24, T18N, R26W, P.M.M. Milepoint 0.17 on Road 18296, just off of Highway 135.
Mule Pasture Prescribed Burn ProjectCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/18/2011 Expected:04/2011 05/2011 Richard Griffin406-826-4325rgriffin@fs.fed.us Description: Prescribed burning on 320-acre Forest Service administrative site adjacent to Thompson Falls.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - S 1/2, Section 5, T21N, R29W, P.M.M. Forest Service administrative site located immediately north of Thompson Falls.
PPL Montana, LLC Power Line RequestCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/16/2011 Expected:06/2011 08/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Construction of approximately 0.87 mile of 115kv overhead powerline across a portion of the Thompson Falls administrative site
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 5, T21N, R29W, PM.M., Latitude: 47.60, Longitude: 115.351005, USGS Quad: Thompson Falls SE #29. The proposed line would enter E of the SW corner of the Thompson Falls Admin. Site, and proceed N to the N edge of the parcel, then E to N Columbia St. where it enters private property.
Plains Ranger District Trailhead ImprovementsCE
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/10/2011 06/2011 David Wrobleski406-826-4321dwrobleski@fs.fed.us Description: Improve trailheads by increasing turnaround and parking space, and adding gravel surfacing to increase usability of trails to the public. Proposed improvements will make trailheads usable for trailers and 1-3 more vehicles.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. LEGAL - Baldy/McGinnis T22N, R25W, S34; Sacagawea Peak T20N, R27W, S15; Snowstorm T24N, R26W, S4; Table Top T21N, R30 W, S22; Evans Gulch T21N, R31W, S30; 24 Mile Crk. T21N, R32W, S13; Goat Lake T22N, R29W. Trailheads located in the Prospect, Snowstorm and N. end of Thompson River areas.
Turning D Ranch Outfitter/Guide PermitEA
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/11/2011 Expected:08/2011 10/2011 David Wrobleski406-826-4321dwrobleski@fs.fed.us Description: Outfitter/Guide permit application to use the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District for a hiking, backpacking, and service activities.
Location: UNIT - Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sanders. Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District.
Big Nelson and Monture Campgrounds ProjectCE
- Recreation management - Forest products - Facility management Completed Actual: 02/28/2011 04/2011 Tami Paulsen406-329-3731tpaulsen@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to implement a comprehensive vegetation management plan for the two campgrounds to improve the health of the stands, address trees killed by bark beetles, and improve public safety
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33463
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Powell. LEGAL - Sections 7, 20, and 29 T15N, R10W. Principal Meridian. Big Nelson and Monture Campgrounds.
Colt Summit Restoration/Fuels ProjectEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Completed Actual: 03/25/2011 09/2011 Sandrah Mack406-375-2638spmack@fs.fed.us Description: Restoration of forest conditions, fuel reduction and grizzly bear, bull trout, aquatic and riparian habitat on Colt Creek by rerouting Road 646.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31441
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T18N, R16W, Sect. 2,3,10,11; T19N, R16W, Sect. 23.25-28,33,34, and 36. 10 miles north of Seeley Lake, straddling Highway 83.
Horseshoe West Fuels Reduction and RestorationEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/16/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 Expected:05/2011 03/2012 Julie Knutson559-920-6646jcknutson@fs.fed.us Description: Hazardous fuels reduction, vegetation restoration, and wildlife habitat improvement on approximately 3,400 acres near the community of Seeley Lake, Montana.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/lolo/projects
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - Sections 8, 9, 17-21, and 30, T16N, R14W and Sections 13, 24, and 25, T16N, R15W. Approximately 3 miles southeast of Seeley Lake, Montana near the Double Arrow and Big Sky Lake subdivisions.
Swan Face Prescribed BurnCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/16/2011 Expected:08/2011 06/2012 Jarel Kurtz406-362-7031jkurtz@fs.fed.us Description: The Swan Face prescribed burn project is proposed to restore the role of fire and enhance the forest ecosystem processes on 2471 acres located at the headwaters of the Clearwater on the Seeley Lake Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35231
Location: UNIT - Seeley Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Missoula. LEGAL - T19N, R15W, Sections 7,8,17,20 &21 USGS Quad Name/Number 47113-D5-TF-024. The Swan Face Project is located at the headwaters of the Clearwater, 17 miles northwest of seeley Lake.
Cedar-ThomEIS
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/28/2011Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2011 Expected:08/2011 06/2012 Patricia Partyka406-826-4314ppartyka@fs.fed.us Description: The Cedar-Thom project proposes forest restoration activities, fuels reduction, and recreation enhancements within the Cedar and Thompson Creek drainages, located southwest of Superior, Montana.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29614
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T15N, R28W; T15N, R27W; T16N, R28W; T16N, R27W; T16N, R26W; T17N, R27W. Cedar and Thompson Creek drainages, located southwest of Superior, MT.
Cohn Private Road AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/16/2011 Expected:05/2011 06/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit request to use Quartz Guard Station Road 9910 to access private property
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 9, T15N, R25W, P.M.M., Latitude 47.07, Longitude 114.761969, USGS Quad Superior SE #99. The proposal is to cross National Forest land to access a 200' wide by 2,200' long private property parcel located in the NE1/4 of Sec 9, T15N, R25W, P.M.M.
Dry Joe Ecosystem Maintenance Burning CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/24/2010 Expected:08/2011 09/2011 Lorie Cotter406-822-3916lcotter@fs.fed.us Description: Prescribed burning of approximately 5900 acres within several drainages located between the towns of St. Regis and Superior, Montana
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T17N, R28W, Sections 9, 10, 15-17, 20, 21, 24-27 & 34-36; T17N, R27W, Sections 5-8, 17-21, 25-31 & 34-36; T18N, R27W, Sections 26 & 27; T18N, R26W, Sections 27-29, 32, 33; T16N, R28W, Sections 2-4. Several drainages located between the towns of St. Regis and Superior, Montana.
Garrison/Lincoln Private Road AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/16/2011 Expected:05/2011 06/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Request for yearlong access across National Forest System Land on Road 3822 (W. Fork Big Creek) to two separate 40-acre private parcels. Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - S1/2 Sec 29, NE1/4 Sec 32 and S1/2 of the N1/2 Sec 33, T19N, R30W. Latitude: 47.37, Longitude 115.439519, USGS Quad: Haugan NW #39 and Haugan SW #50. The proposal is to cross National Forest land to access two, 40 acre private parcels located in Section 29, T19N, R30W, P.M.M.
Haynes Private Property Access Road via Road 16960CE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/30/2009 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Travis and Donna Haynes have requested yearlong access to property they own in Sect. 8 & 9, T17N, R26W. Access would be through existing road 16960 which is an "A" closure.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. T17N, R26W, NW1/4 Sect. 9.
Lost Creek Placer Mine ExplorationCE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/11/2011 Expected:05/2011 07/2011 Victoria Burkhardt406-626-5402vburkhardt@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed plan of operations for placer mine exploration activities associated with the Lost Creek mine. Activities would include the excavation of test pits and washing of material with water using a portable wash plant. Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. Lost Creek in the Cedar Creek drainage southwest of Superior, Montana.
MRL Temporary Road for Bridge Footing Access CE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Construction of a temporary road off of Forest System Road 18659 approx. 250' to reach a Montana Rail Link concrete railroad bridge footing on the edge of the Clark Fork River. The extension would be removed when maintenance work is complete.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SW 1/4, SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 9: T18N, R26W; P.M.M. The railroad bridge crosses the Clark Fork River approx. 1/2 mile upstream from Ferry Landing at the end of the dispersed camping area access by Road 18659.
Mattox Water Transmission Line CE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/27/2010 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit request for a waterline using the following existing facilities: 1) 2' dia. by 900' of above ground black plastic pipe; 2) A water collection device consisting of a perforated plastic barrel in the stream channel
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Beginning in the NW 1/4, NW 1/4, NW 1/4 of Sec. 16; through the very NE corner of Sec. 17 and ending where it enters private property in the SE 1/4, SE1/4, SE 1/4 of Sec. 8 T16N, R26W; P.M.MT. An unnamed tributary NE of Upham Creek, in the Cedar Creek drainage SE of Superior.
Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Fun Ride CE
- Recreation management - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/06/2011 01/2011 Carole Johnson406-822-3911cajohnson01@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit to the Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club for a public fun ride (one-day event).
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - western Mineral County. Groomed snowmobile trails in western Mineral County: Rainy-Dominion Creek loop; Haugan-Randolf Creek loop; and Ford Hill-Old Mullan Pass loop.
Route of the Olympian Recreation ProjectEA
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/15/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 Expected:08/2011 01/2012 Elizabeth Kennedy406-822-3954ekennedy@fs.fed.us Description: Designation of the travel management status of approximately 30 miles of abandoned railroad grades (Milwaukee and Northern Pacific) for recreation use between Taft and St. Regis, Montana.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32498
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. The Milwaukee and Northern Pacific abandoned railroad grades between Taft and Saltese, Montana.
Scenic Vista MaintenanceCE
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/18/2011 07/2011 Bruce Erickson406-822-3957berickson@fs.fed.us Description: Restore scenic vistas in three areas located on the Superior Ranger District
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Little Joe Slide - SE 1/4 Sec 36 T17N, R29W. Rock Creek Overlook - SE 1/4 Sec 8 T19N, R29W. Camels Hump Highway SE 1/4 PB46, T19N, R28W. Little Joe Slide - 10 miles southwest of St. Regis, MT. Rock Creek Overlook - 4 miles northeast of Deborgia, MT. Camels Hump Highway - 5 miles northwest of St. Regis, MT.
Seymour Water Transmision LineCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 03/08/2011 03/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit request for a waterline w/ the following existing facilities: 1) 1 1/4" by 1,341' of buried black plastic pipe; 2) 1/1/2" dia. by 100' of buried black plastic pipe; 3) 2" dia. by 1,120' of buried and above ground black plastic pipe
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Beginning in the SE 1/4, SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of Sec. 32; T17N; R26W; and ending in the NE 1/4, SW 1/4, SW 1/4 of Sec. 33; P.M.M. Upper section of Keystone Creek drainage, a tributary of the middle Clark Fork River.
St. Regis Park Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 01/27/2011 03/2011 Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of a 10-year special use permit to Mineral Co. for park facilities located on National Forest land that includes buried water, sewer and power lines, signs, access road, parking areas and the extension of the covered picnic structure.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of Sec. 24; T18N, R28W; P.M.M. St. Regis Park is located off of the Camels Hump highway between St. Regis proper and the Superior Ranger District's St. Regis Work Center administrative site.
Summer Trails Motorized ManagementEA
- Road management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/12/2009 Expected:08/2011 10/2011 Allen Byrd406-822-3977allenbyrd@fs.fed.us Description: Project proposes to establish an ecologically sustainable ATV route system and restore areas damaged by unauthorized motorized use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/lolo/projects/index-summer-trails.shtml
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T17 - 19N, R28 - 32W. West end of the Superior Ranger District from Twomile Creek to Lookout Pass Ski Area.
Tricon Deer Creek RoadCE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Ronald Schlader406-822-3915rschlader@fs.fed.us Description: Tricon Timber is requesting access to a 40 acre parcel they own (near Haugan MT) in T19N, R29W, Sect. 31 requiring construction of approx 3100' of new rd. across FS lands. Rd would begin on UpUP Rd #4207 and follow trail 250 to the parcel.
Location: UNIT - Superior Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T18N, R30W, Sect 1, NE1/4 and T18N, R29W Sect 6, NW1/4, NW1/4. T18N, R30W, Sect 1, NE1/4 and T18N, R29W Sect 6, NW1/4, NW1/4.