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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 10/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 - Sierra National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2010 to 12/31/2010Sierra National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
- Road management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2010 Expected:01/2011 04/2011 Judith Tapia559-297-0706jetapia@fs.fed.us Description: 3.43 miles of routes would be added to the NFTS and placed on the MVUM to allow loop opportunities once testing for NOA has been completed
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/01/2010 07/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 2010 Transitional Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding in the Sierra National Forest, for 14 backpacking trips of under resourced, at-risk, urban teens in the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wildernesses for wilderness experience.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 11/10/2009 Expected:09/2010 03/2011 Dave Smith559-877-2218dsmith10@fs.fed.us Description: Project to precommercially thin and release 19-40 year old plantations with mastication machine. Some areas of hand cutting and leaving on site to decompose, hand piling and hand burning, site preparation, planting and hand release may occur. Location: UNIT - Sierra National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Madera. LEGAL - T6S, R22E, S9-11, 13--17, 20-24, 26-29, 32,33 T7S, R22E, S3,5. Project location is approximately 1/2 - 4 miles north of Bass Lake, CA.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/01/2007 Expected:11/2010 12/2010 Annette Lambert559-855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Reissue expired or soon to be expired permits to various (33) PGE electric line and associated access roads. Location: UNIT - Sierra National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Madera, Mariposa. LEGAL - maps avialable at the District Offices. Various locations on the Bass Lake and High Sierra Ranger Districts.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/10/2010 Expected:12/2010 02/2011 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Renew a special use permit forest-wide for existing distribution lines 33 kilovolts and under on the Sierra National Forest
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2010 08/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 2010 Transitional Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding on the Sierra National Forest for 4 backpacking trips in the Ansel Adams and the John Muir Wildernesses for beginning and experienced wilderness backpacking. Location: UNIT - Sierra National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Madera. LEGAL - Ansel Adams and John Muir Wildernesses and general forest areas. Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake and High Sierra Ranger Districts, California.
- Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Land ownership management - Road management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/27/2009Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2010 Expected:04/2011 06/2011 Karen Nooney559-877-2218 ext. 3197knooney@fs.fed.us Description: The intent of the proposed action is to determine the mines eligibity for the National Register of Historic Places; improve public safety & watershed by removing physical hazards, noxious weeds & abandoned property and performing road maintenance.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2010 09/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 10-Year Priority Special Use Permit for Recreation Event for AICCCs 3 day American Indian Women's Conference & 3 day Native American Celebration Ceremony (Powwow) at Bass Lake Recreation Point Group Campground and Group Picnic Area.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2010 08/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 2010 Transitional Special Use Permit for Outfitting and GUiding in the Sierra National FOrest for 10 groups backpacking in the Ansel Adams Wilderness for wilderness backpacking & natural history instruction.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2010 07/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 2010 Transitional Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding in the Sierra National Forest for 10 groups backpacking in the Ansel Adams Wilderness for Wilderness Backpacking and natural history instruction.
- Watershed management - Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/01/2009 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Karen Nooney559-877-2218 ext. 3197knooney@fs.fed.us Description: Current permit holder Bass Lake Water Co. has submitted an applicaton to construct a new water intake and treatment facility at the former site of the Falls Resort near Willow Creek. Existing water intake, pipeline & treatment plant would be removed.
Big Oak Septic Service Vendor Special Use PermitCE
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/08/2010 Expected:09/2010 01/2011 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: Vendor proposes to provide porta potties and RV septic service to forest visitors while camping on the Bass Lake Ranger District (not in wilderness)
Location: UNIT - Bass Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Madera, Mariposa. LEGAL - T6S, R22E sections 10 and 16. Bass Lake Ranger District, dispersed campsites approved for use in the Travel Management plan (mostly near Texas Flat and Soquel campgrounds).
- Grazing management Cancelled N/A N/A Aimee Smith559-877-2218-3151asmith03@fs.fed.us Description: Analysis of Chiquito Grazing Allotment in compliance with NEPA. Proposed action to continue cattle grazing in the Chiquito Allotment following standards and guidelines as outlined in the Forest Plan (as amended).
- Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 07/23/2010 10/2010 Cindy Whelan559-297-0706 ex. 4931cwhelan@fs.fed.us Description: Sale of minerals materials to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Sale of timber to PG&E. Road Use Authorization to use existing roads and construct new roads, and issueSpecial Use Authorization to divert approximately 50 acre-feet of water.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 05/21/2010 08/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: Vehicle tours for Outfitting and Guiding on the Bass Lake Ranger District roads and trails; Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway and short day hikes, some into the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Environmental Assessment: Beasore and Chiquito Allotments EA
- Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/27/2010 06/2011 Aimee Smith559-877-2218-3151asmith03@fs.fed.us Description: Analysis of Beasore and Chiquito Grazing Allotments in compliance with NEPA. Proposed action to continue cattle grazing in the Beasore and Chiquito Allotments following standards and guidelines as outlined in the Forest Plan (as amended).
Location: UNIT - Bass Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Madera. LEGAL - Bearoe Allotment: Townships 5 -7 South, Ranges 23 and 24 East; Chiquito Allotment: Townships 5 -7 South, Ranges 23 and 24 East. The Allotments are located northeast of the communities of Bass Lake and North Fork, CA and north of the San Joaquin River and Mammoth Pool.
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/16/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2010 Expected:06/2011 06/2011 Mark Lemon559-877-2218 ext.3110mlemon@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of the project will be to: Reduce fuel ladders and ground fuels in a wildland urban interface area, increase vigor and health of mixed conifer stands and reduce noxious weed populations.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2010 09/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 10-Year Priority Special Use Permit for Recreation Event for Grizzly Century Bicycle Rally one day bike rally beginning & ending in North Fork, CA, along the Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway and the Grizzly Road, & several county roads.
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/01/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2010 Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Judith Tapia559-297-0706jetapia@fs.fed.us Description: ReEalignment6 of a section of the Hoseshoe Bend Trail, including construction of a 3-foot-wwide trail beginning at the exiting unimproved parking and staging area at County Road 235 and FS 9S75 and exteinding along the hillside.
- Grazing management Cancelled N/A N/A Aimee Smith559-877-2218-3151asmith03@fs.fed.us Description: Rebuild fence on western boundary of the Jackass Meadow Pasture to inlcude portion of old Tourist Pasture that was damaged during past logging operations.
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/17/2010 Expected:11/2010 01/2012 Linda McPhail559-877-2218 -3200lmcphail01@fs.fed.us Description: Reconstruction of a 2.1 acre site to develop parking/off loading, replace deterioating toilet, reduce maintenance costs and impacts to natural and cultural resources including soils and water quality.
Kampout Fresno 2010 Temporary Recreation Event PermitCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of Temporary Special Use permit for Camping for 100-150 people in Texas Flat Group Use campground from Sept 10-12, 2010
Location: UNIT - Bass Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Madera. LEGAL - T6S, R22E Section11. Bass Lake Ranger District, Texas Flat Developed Group Use Campground.
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 2010 Transitional Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding in the Sierra Naitonal Forest, for one 13-day, up to 70 youths, sleep-away camping experience at Bass Lake Recreation Point Group Camp Site, Bass Lake Ranger District.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2010 08/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: 10-Year Priority Special Use Permit for Recreation Event for the Smokey Bear 2 Mile & 10K Fun Run along paved county roads beginning & ending at Bass Lake Rec Point Group Site, promoting fire prevention and featuring Smokey the Bear.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/01/2010 08/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: Temporary special use permit for a four foot race run series on Forest roads and trails in June, July & August, in the Fish Camp, Sky Ranch, Nelder Grove areas.
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/01/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2010 Expected:02/2011 05/2011 Judith Tapia559-297-0706jetapia@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed construction of the Willow Creek access trail and an associated access road and parking area.
- Recreation management - Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/15/2009 Expected:10/2010 11/2010 Gayne Sears559-877-2218 ext 3182gsears@fs.fed.us Description: Reissue 20 yr term permit to Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad Resort
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management In Progress:Objection Period Legal Notice 09/22/2010 Expected:11/2010 06/2011 Ray Porter559-855-5355ext3340rporter@fs.fed.us Description: Implement vegetative treatments- thinning timber stands, underburning, and reforestation - consistent with "An Ecosystem Management Strategy for Southern Sierran Mixed-Conifer Forests", authored by North, Stine,O'Hara, Zielinski, and Stephens.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management In Progress:Objection Period Legal Notice 08/07/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Ray Porter559-855-5355ext3340rporter@fs.fed.us Description: Implement vegetative treatments- thinning timber stands, underburning, and reforestation - consistent with "An Ecosystem Management Strategy for Southern Sierran Mixed-Conifer Forests", authored by North, Stine,O'Hara, Zielinski, and Stephens. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/projects/dinkey-south-north/index.shtml
- Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/30/2008Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 Expected:12/2010 04/2011 Carolyn Ballard559-855-5355 x3354cballard@fs.fed.us Description: Create and maintain 3 new fuelbreaks and maintain 6 existing fuelbreaks in the front country of the High Sierra Ranger Distict using various mechanical, hand and herbicide methods. Maintain Access roads to fuelbreaks. Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T9S, R23E, Sec 19,24-26, 30-32; T10S R23 E, S13-15,24;T10S R24E, S19-21,23-30,32-35; T11S R24E S3,4,10;. High Sierra RD, Sierra NF.
- Heritage resource management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 11/2010 Expected:03/2011 03/2011 Doug McKay559-297-0706 ext 4891dcmckay@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of an ARPA permit to complete archeological investigations via subsurface excavations at Upper Billy Creek Campground (2 sites) and Dowville Picnic Area (1 site)
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 11/2010 Expected:06/2011 10/2011 Judith Tapia559-297-0706jetapia@fs.fed.us Description: This project proposes to reduce the potential for severe fire, restore forest structure and composition consistent with frequent fire, and improve forest health conditions on 500 ac. The project is located within the Huntington Basin Recreation area
- Research In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 10/14/2009Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2012 Expected:03/2011 06/2011 Judith Tapia559-297-0706jetapia@fs.fed.us Description: The EIS will evaluate the effects of the KREW Project which is designed to treat portions of the Kings River watershed to improve forest health and to examine the short and long term effects of these treatments as well. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/snrc/kingsriver/krew_project_eis/
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/23/2008 07/2010 Justin Robbins559-855-5355jrobbins@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to increase the stock holding capacity of the trailhead by installing additional corrals at the campground near the Mono Creek TH.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/10/2010 Expected:10/2011 10/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Replace a portion of buried steel water pipe that goes underneath Forest Service road 8S07.
Ponderosa Telephone New Service Cable at Dinkey Bluff Lot #2CE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 09/07/2010 10/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: The cabin owner at Dinkey Bluff Lot #2 applied to Ponderosa Telephone Company to install a new phone service connection to his cabin.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T.10 S., R.26 E., NE 1/4 Section 8. Dinkey Bluff Recreation Residence Tract.
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 01/21/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 Expected:12/2010 06/2011 Judith Tapia559-297-0706jetapia@fs.fed.us Description: The SNF proposes to improve campground facilities and to protect and/or restore culturally and biologically sensitive resources at the Rancheria Campground.
- Special area management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 11/2010 Expected:02/2011 03/2011 Doug McKay559-297-0706 ext 4891dcmckay@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of a SUP authorizing the operation and maintenance of a resort and associated facilities for up to 175 people at one time.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/30/2010 Expected:03/2011 06/2011 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: SCE is proposing to add fiber optic cable to an existing distributio power line from Shaver Dam to Powerhouse 2.
SCE Helicopter Landing SiteCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 09/08/2010 10/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: SCE is proposing to establish a helicopter landing site near a gaging station located on the South Fork San Joaquin River.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T.7 S., R.28 E., NW 1/4 Section 19. South Fork San Joaquin River below Hooper Creek.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/30/2010 Expected:01/2011 06/2011 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: SCE has filed an application to develop a helicopter landing site near their Mono Diversion.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/20/2010 Expected:12/2010 12/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: The existing PH2 12 kV substation is an integral part of the Big Creek distribution system. The condition of the existing equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, etc. is old and obsolete. The existing substation is very unreliable.
- Recreation management - Watershed management Completed Actual: 06/23/2008 07/2010 Justin Robbins559-855-5355jrobbins@fs.fed.us Description: Trail incision (up to 3 feet deep) and gullying, resulting in erosion, multiple trailing, trampling of alpine vegetation, and altering of hydrology.
Special Use Permit Renewal Fresno County SheriffCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/21/2010 Expected:10/2010 11/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Renew a special use permit for an existing storage yard near Auberry.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T9S, R23E, Sections 19, 30. Near Auberry, CA.
Special Use Permit Renewal, Alec Water SystemCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/20/2010 Expected:11/2010 12/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permit for an existing water system consisting of a pipeline and spring collection box.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T10S, R23E, Section 3. Near Big Sandy Rancheria.
Special Use Permit Renewals for Six Domestic Water SystemsCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/20/2010 Expected:11/2010 12/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permits for 6 existing water systems in the Huntington Lake and Big Creek areas.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. Huntington Lake and Big Creek Town areas.
Special Use Permit renewal SCE Water LinesCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/21/2010 Expected:10/2010 11/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Renew a special use permit for Southern California Edison existing buried water lines near Shaver Lake and Huntington lake.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T9S, R24E, Section 13; T8S, R25E, Section 22. Near Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake.
Special use Permit Renewal CA Dept Fish & GameCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/21/2010 Expected:10/2010 11/2010 Annette Lambert(559) 855-5355 x3338alambert@fs.fed.us Description: Renew a special use permit for an existing construction camp near huntington Lake used by F&G wardens.
Location: UNIT - High Sierra Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T8S, R26E, Section 5. Near Huntington Lake.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2010 Expected:02/2011 07/2011 Andy Hosford559-855-5355 ext.-3315ahosford@fs.fed.us Description: Road obliteration.