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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 10/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2010 to 12/31/2010Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
- Land management planning - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Tony White803-561-4072tlwhite01@fs.fed.us Description: This project will decided whether to maintain or change the current Forest Plan management direction for the three National Forests in GA,SC, NC relative to existing recreational uses including private boating in the upper Chattooga River Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Rabun, Oconee, Macon. LEGAL - within GA, NC and SC. The project area is located in the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga River Wild and Scenic River.
- Land management planning - Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 10/2010 Expected:03/2011 05/2011 Mary Morrison803-561-4058mwmorrison@fs.fed.us Description: Consider whether to maintain or change the Forest Plan direction relative to recreational uses on the U. Chattooga River in the National Forests in GA, SC, NC. Previous comments will be considered in the decision-making process.
06-124 - Oakey/Willis Trail ReroutesCE
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/22/2009 Expected:06/2009 04/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The trail reroutes are needed to prevent or reduce erosion and sedimentation, reduce maintenance needs, and provide for user safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28468
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun. Habersham & Rabun Counties, Georgia.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=19294
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2005 Expected:02/2008 05/2008 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Bob Matthews road easement and use of FS #35.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/20/2006 Expected:03/2006 06/2009 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit - road easement.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/05/2007 Expected:04/2007 05/2007 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special use road easement - Joseph MacPherson.
Location: UNIT - Brasstown Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, GA.
04-122 - Sale of a Portion of the Brasstown Work CenterCE
- Land ownership management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/09/2007 Expected:02/2009 05/2009 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Sale of a portion of the Brasstown Work Center.
- Watershed management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/10/2008 Expected:05/2009 04/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to improve forest health in over-crowded and fire-excluded stands to lower the risk of insect and disease infestation (particularly southern pine beetle) and reduce susceptibility to damaging wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22647
04-147 - Blue Ridge Mtn. EMC Overhead Power Line along US 19/129 at GA 180CE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 08/06/2010 07/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: This electric line would provide existing customers with a more reliable power source and provide a
sufficient power source for the expanding residential use in this area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25870
04-151 - Ron Coleman - Outfitter/Guide PermitCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2010 Expected:07/2010 08/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Ron Coleman - Outfitter/Guide Permit
04-152 - Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters - Outfitter/ Guide PermitCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2010 Expected:07/2010 08/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitter/Guide Permit
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2011 Expected:03/2011 01/2012 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Forest Health Stewardship
04-165 - Boggs Creek Toilet ReplacementCE
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/09/2009 Expected:12/2010 02/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to provide accessible toilet facilities in the recreation area by replacing the existing chemical toilets with accessible vault toilets. The existing toilets are in disrepair and need to be either rebuilt or replaced.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30531
04-171 - Huffman-Paradise Camp Homeowners Association - FLPMA Road - SUPCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/05/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to widen their access road. The HA would responsible for all construction and soil stabilization costs, as well as the long term maintenance of the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33075
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
04-173 - Surefoot Adventures LLC Outfitter/Guide PermitCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Surefoot Adventures LLC Outfitter/Guide Permit
Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Various Counties, Georgia.
04-174 - North Georgia Outfitters Outfitter/Guide PermitCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: North Georgia Outfitters Outfitter/Guide Permit
04-175 - Sharper Bites Trout Fishing Guide PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/06/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Sharper Bites has historically used the lower Toccoa River as their primary fishing location, however;
the current dam maintenance project for Blue Ridge Lake may reduce access or fishing success on this
section of the river. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33387
04-176 - Mosby Airfield Tree RemovalCE
- Forest products In Progress:Scoping Start 09/17/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The Army proposes to cut all trees within 20 feet of the exterior concrete curb that goes around the airfield. Stumps would be cut to grade level to allow for mowing of prevent future woody vegetation encroachment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33669
04-177 - FY 2011 Prescribed Burning on Blue Ridge Ranger DistrictCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 09/24/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is for Forest Health and Habitat Improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33865
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 12/2010 Expected:01/2011 04/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Fruitkoff growing season prescribed burn.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/06/2009 Expected:10/2011 02/2012 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Upper Warwoman vegetation management.
05-183 - Eastside Forest Health - Five YearsEA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/17/2009 Expected:04/2010 03/2014 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose for this proposed project is to improve the health of the forest by decreasing the risk
of insect infestation in over-crowded stands of pine trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=16145
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, White. Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens & White Counties, GA.
06-126 - Panther Creek Trail RerouteCE
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/22/2009 Expected:12/2009 04/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The trail reroutes are needed to prevent or reduce erosion and sedimentation, reduce maintenance needs, and provide for user safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28470
Location: UNIT - Chattooga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia.
06-131 - Soil and Water Improvement on TrailsCE
- Watershed management Completed Actual: 07/29/2010 04/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The primary objective for the treatments under this decision would be to address watershed condition problems. Often the sites are narrow trail corridors, less than 6 feet wide, that are lacking water controls.The focus is illegal ATV created trails
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31358
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, White. Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns and White Counties, Georgia.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2010 Expected:04/2010 03/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Pre-commercial thinning
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2010 Expected:11/2010 12/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site preparation and planting)
06-134 - Appalachian Trail Reroute at Rocky MountainCE
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 12/18/2009Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2010 Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Appalachian Trail Reroute at Rocky Mtn.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 09/14/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 Expected:09/2010 02/2014 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Watergauge Oak Woodland Restoration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31143
06-137 Little Black Mtn. Communication Site SUPCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 09/15/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose and need for this proposal involves improving the radio communications in the area east of the communications site, including the specific area around Tugaloo and Yonah Lakes and the Tugaloo River and upper Lake Hartwell drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31466
06-138 Eckerd Youth Alternatives Outfitter/Guide PermitCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/26/2010 07/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permits for outfitter/guided hiking, backpacking, and/or camping using National Forest System (NFS) lands administered by the Chattooga River Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31605
06-139 The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Outfitter Guide PermitCE
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31606
06-140 Adamah Adventures Outfitter/Guide PermitCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/26/2010 06/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permits for outfitter/guided hiking, backpacking, and/or camping using National Forest System (NFS) lands administered by the Chattooga River Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31607
06-141 - Prescribe Burning Next 5-10 YearsCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:Scoping Start 07/12/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2010 Expected:08/2010 02/2012 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is for prescribed burning to enhance forest health, recover rare species, improve wildlife habitat diversity, restore bogs and to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations on approximately 14,410 acres on National Forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32491
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/12/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2010 Expected:05/2010 08/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit - Smith Access Request
06-144 - Lvester Access Request - SUPCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/12/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2010 Expected:05/2010 08/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit - Lvester Access Request
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/12/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2010 Expected:05/2010 08/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit - Chapman Access Request
06-146 - Sky Valley Water Tank - SUPCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 05/2010 Expected:06/2010 09/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit - Sky Valley Water Tank
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2010 Expected:08/2010 12/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: LaCount Access Request - Special Use Permit
06-148 - Fiber Optic Line Habersham EMC - SUPCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2010 Expected:08/2010 12/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Fiber Optic Line Habersham EMC - Special Use Permit
Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun, Towns. Rabun and Towns Counties, Georgia.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2010 Expected:09/2010 12/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - Special Use Permit
01-101 Narrows Pine ThinningCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 03/29/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2010 Expected:05/2010 06/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Narrows Pine thinning
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31068
01-103 - Kinder Morgan (Pipeline repair) - SUPCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 06/25/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2010 Expected:08/2010 12/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Kinder Morgan Special Use Permit (Pipeline repair)
01-104 - Backcountry Horsemen of America (Filming) - SUPCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2010 Expected:09/2010 11/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Backcountry Horsemen of America (filming) - Special Use Permit
Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Murray. Fannin and Murray Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2010 Expected:12/2010 03/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Pinhoti Trail relocation (near Dennis Mill)
01-106 - Jigger Creek Horse Trail ConstructionCE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2010 Expected:11/2010 03/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Jigger Creek Horse trail construction
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 07/20/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2010 Expected:08/2010 03/2012 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose and need for the manual release treatment is to remove competing vegetation from around the planted mountain longleaf pine seedling until prescribed fire can be introduced into the young stands as the primary agent of competition control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33310
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2008 Expected:09/2010 02/2011 Larry Thomas706-695-6737lrthomas@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose and need for this project is to re-establish public access to Mountaintown Creek that bypasses private land in order to provide opportunities for dispersed recreation uses within the Mountaintown Creek drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22402
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/06/2010 Expected:05/2010 08/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Lake Sinclair improvements
08-114 - Oconee Forest Health & Wildlife Habitat ImprovementEA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/04/2010 Expected:09/2010 03/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to maintain or improve forest health in pine stands with high stem density to improve forest resiliency and resistance to natural disturbances, disease infestations and insects, particularly southern pine beetle.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30571
Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Greene, Jasper, Jones, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam. Oconee National Forest.
08-115 - Red-cockaded Woodpecker Habitat ImprovementCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/29/2010 03/2011 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Mid-story removal provides necessary foraging and nesting recruitment habitat for the RCW. Site preparation and planting begins the process of re-establishing suitable RCW habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32390
Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Jasper, Jones, Putnam. Jasper, Jones and PutnamCounties, Georgia.
08-116 - Crumpler Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 09/20/2010 10/2010 Joni Wheeler770-297-3063jwheeler@fs.fed.us Description: Special use for driveway access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33942
Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Jasper. Jasper County, Georgia.