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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012 - Salmon-Challis National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012Salmon-Challis National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Virginia Tech Small Seismometer Line ProjectCE
- Special area management - Research and Development Completed Actual: 05/14/2012 08/2012 Elaine Alexander208-373-4318ealexander@fs.fed.us Description: Placement of small seismometers every 100-500 meters along the sides of existing roads and trails. To be placed for 2 to 8 days in areas previously disturbed by rd construct. or within 18 in of travel surface. Holes will be 6" wide, 6" deep, 18" long
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35454
Location: UNIT - Emmett Ranger District, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Cascade Ranger District, Weiser Ranger District, Lowman Ranger District, Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Adams, Custer, Gem, Valley. LEGAL - General east-west transect line beginning sec. 23, T.14N., R.6W., to sec. 25, T.11N., R.16E. Boise NF - 90 miles; Payette NF - 11 miles; Sawtooth NF - 37 miles; Salmon-Challis NF - 21 miles of transect line.
- Land management planning - Grazing management Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Karryl Krieger208-756-5102kkrieger@fs.fed.us Description: Preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) associated with an updated Forest-wide grazing capability/suitability assessment on the Salmon-Challis National Forest
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 06/23/2011Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2012 Expected:10/2013 03/2014 Jennifer Purvine208-879-4162jpurvine@fs.fed.us Description: Implement adaptive and integrated invasive plant management on current and potential infested areas which would include inventory and assessment designed to support Early Detection Rapid Response, control methods, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36537
- Recreation management In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 03/05/2012Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012 Expected:12/2012 06/2013 Karen Gallogly208-756-5103kgallogly@fs.fed.us Description: Analyze and revise sections of the original 2009 FEIS to correct deficiencies identified by the District Court of Idaho in their Feb. 4, 2011, memorandum decision and order and determine if changes to motor vehicle route designations are warranted.
Location: UNIT - Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte, Custer, Lemhi. Salmon-Callis National Forest, excluding areas within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:12/2012 12/2012 Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: Issuing 5 land based recreation Outfitting and Guiding permits located on the North Fork RD (2), Leadore RD (1) and Challis Yankee Fork RD (2), for hunting, trailrides, auto touring, backpacking, hiking, etc.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:11/2012 11/2012 Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: Issuing 14 land based recreation Outfitting and Guiding permits: North Fork RD (2), Challis Yankee Fork RD (3), Middle Fork RD (6), Lost River RD (2) and Salmon Cobalt (1) for hunting, trailrides, climbing, bicycling, hiking, etc.
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:Scoping Start 03/15/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 11/2012 Kathryn Goessel208-879-4158kgoessel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to consent with stipulations to BLM issuance of a noncompetitive lease of geothermal resources.
- Fuels management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/21/2010 Expected:08/2012 11/2012 John Fowler208-879-4168jfowler@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to prescribe burn under management conditions to reduce the continuous heavy ground and ladder fuels and reduce the overstory density in the upper reaches of Trapper Creek and the head of the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32990
Bonanza Forest Products ProjectCE
- Forest products Completed Actual: 05/17/2012 06/2012 David Morris208-879-4127dmorris01@fs.fed.us Description: Provide a area where several forests products can be removed under a 2400-1 Personal Use Permit on the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. Products include: Commerical Fuelwood, Post and Poles, House-logs, Gate-logs, and incidental Saw-logs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37102
Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T 12 N, R 17 E, Sec. 17 & 18, Boise Meridian. Project location due west of Bonanza Guard Station in the Yankee Fork Drainage.
Challis-Yankee Fork RD Outfitter permit re-issuance; (2) operationsCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issuing New Upland O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice/comment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29080
Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer, Lemhi. Portions of the Challis/Yankee Fork Ranger District.
- Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 06/21/2012Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 05/2013 Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Eric Pfeifer208-879-4155epfeifer@fs.fed.us Description: Prescribed broadcast burning and tree cutting proposal to reduce hazardous fuels in the WUI in and around the Mosquito Flat area
Muley Creek Aspen Restoration ProjectCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Completed Actual: 05/21/2012 07/2012 John Fowler208-879-4168jfowler@fs.fed.us Description: A wildlife habitat restoration and timber stand improvement project in the upper reaches of Muley Creek. Primarily a prescribed burn project with some hand cutting of conifers along the road (within 300 feet) in the upper half of Muley Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38783
Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T11N, R15E, Portions of Sections 10, 11, 14, 15., B.M. Muley Creek, 3 miles northeast of Sunbeam, Idaho.
- Grazing management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/20/2007Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 Expected:09/2012 05/2013 Barry Dopp208-879-4161bdopp@fs.fed.us Description: The Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District proposes to authorize continued livestock grazing on the Spud and Marco Creek Allotments consistent with existing management in order to continue to meet or move toward desired resource conditions (see project Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21209
Thompson Creek Mineral Exploration 2EA
- Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 04/09/2012 06/2012 Kathryn Goessel208-879-4158kgoessel@fs.fed.us Description: Thompson Creek Mining Company plans to conduct exploratory core drilling in the Thompson Creek drainage. Three ground-based and one helicopter-based exploration areas have been identified.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35265
Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - sections 28, 31, 32 & 33, T12N, R16E, and section 6, T11N, R16E, Boise Meridian. 9 drill sites along Thompson Creek Road, 7 drill sites east of the Tungsten Jim abandoned mine site, 2 drill sites along lower Basin Creek, 9 drill sites on ridgetops west of Thompson Creek.
- Minerals and Geology - Land ownership management In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 08/03/2010Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012 Expected:09/2013 11/2013 Kathryn Goessel208-879-4158kgoessel@fs.fed.us Description: The Thompson Creek Mining Company (TCMC) has submitted a plan of operations (POO) that would allow for mining to continue to approximately 2030. The POO proposes new surface disturbance on approximately 500 acres of private and public lands.
Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/info/nepa/nepa/thompson_creek_mine.html
Yankee Fork Pond Series 3 Fish Habitat EnhancementCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/19/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Bart Gamett208-588-3400bgamett@fs.fed.us Description: The project is designed to enhance fish habitat within/along the Yankee Fork Salmon River by restoring a dredged mined area to a more natural condition. The project is located on both private and National Forest system lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37932
Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T12N R15E section 29. Yankee Fork River approximately 0.5 miles below the confluence of Yankee Fork and West Fork Yankee Fork.
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:Scoping Start 05/31/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Russ Bjorklund208-756-5283rbjorklund@fs.fed.us Description: Exploration drilling from two drill pad locations in the Flume Creek drainage on the Leadore Ranger District
- Forest products - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 12/29/2011Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 David Morris208-879-4127dmorris01@fs.fed.us Description: Project will implement various sivicultural managment techniques to reduce fuels, restore decadent aspen stands, provide commercial forest products, and address insect epidemic that is currently occurring in the drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37108
Anderson/Swamps Hummock ResearchCE
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Research and Development Cancelled N/A N/A Joshua Edwards208-588-3400jledwards@fs.fed.us Description: Studying the restoration of hummocked wetlands with mechanical treatment. Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T5N, R22E ,Section 2, NW ¼. 13 miles southwest of Mackay, Idaho, Custer County.
- Grazing management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/04/2007 Expected:04/2013 07/2013 Joshua Edwards208-588-3405jledwards@fs.fed.us Description: Authorize grazing on the Antelope, Leadbelt, Dry Fork, Sawmill Canyon and Stoddard Canyon grazing allotments.
- Road management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/15/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Melissa Fowler208-588-2224mfowler01@fs.fed.us Description: To re-locate approx. 600 yards of Road #714 in the "Ballpark" area of the Lost River Ranger District. The re-location will bypass a wet area where resource damage is occurring. The proposal includes decommissioning the abandoned road route.
Bear Basin Whitebark Pine RestorationCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Foster208-588-2224mfoster02@fs.fed.us Description: This project will utilize prescribed fire to remove the subalpine fir component within the treatment area. This is being done to enhance whitebark pine vigor and regeneration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32399
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T13N R26E S33 B.M. Approximately 1 mile southeast of Firebox Meadows in Sawmill Canyon on the Lost River Ranger District, Salmon-Challis National Forest, in the Little Lost River watershed.
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte. LEGAL - SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 14, Township 10N Range 27E, Butte County. First developed spring north of the Deep Creek drainage on the Bell Mountain Allotment. Zone 11N North 802729.359, East 4900937.945, Datum NAD83.
Brockie Lake Trail RelocationCE
- Recreation management - Watershed management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/12/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Bart Gamett208-588-2224bgamett@fs.fed.us Description: The project will replace a 0.2 mile section of the existing trail that is steep (up to 42% slope) and causing resource damage with a 0.4 mile section of trail that is less steep (generally less than 15% slope) and is more environmentally sound
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37836
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T4N R22E sections 9 and 16 (Boise Meridian). Brockie Lake Trail (Forest Trail # 4058) in the Right Fork Iron Bog Creek approximately 3,000 above the trailhead; 20 air miles southwest of Mackay, Idaho.
Cherry Creek Trail RerouteCE
- Recreation management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/12/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Philip McNeal208-879-4179pmcneal@fs.fed.us Description: Relocation of 1.8 miles of Trail #4347 out of the riparian zone of Cherry Creek for resource protection and improved user safety. Trail is open to wheeled vehicles 50 inches or less in width during a designated season of 05/22 to 09/07.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38005
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T 5 N, R 23 E, Sections 3,10,14. Cherry Creek, approx. 10 miles SSW of Mackay, Idaho.
Kane Canyon Road RepairCE
- Recreation management - Watershed management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/12/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Bart Gamett208-588-3420bgamett@fs.fed.us Description: The project will replace a 500 foot section of the Kane Creek Road #134 that has washed out. The project will eliminate resource damage associated with vehicle use at the washed out section of road while still maintaining access to the trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37837
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T6N R19E section 23. Kane Creek approximately 3.6 miles south of Summit Creek and 28 miles west of Mackay, Idaho.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 08/2012 Gail Baer208-756-5128gbaer@fs.fed.us Description: Bury existing overhead powerline within the ROW for approximately 1/2 mile on NFS land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39753
- Grazing management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2012 Expected:09/2012 06/2013 Joshua Edwards208-588-3400jledwards@fs.fed.us Description: Project proposes to construct five segments of fence totalling 1.25 miles and installing three cattleguards on Forest roads to better manage livestock in Copper Basin, North Fork and Kane Canyon areas.
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Road/Ramey T6N R21E Sec 23 SW ¼, North Fork T7N R19E Sec 26, 35, 36, Kane Lake TH T6N R19E Section 27 NE ¼. Road/Ramey- 17 miles SW of Mackay, ID , North Fork- 28 miles W of Mackay, ID, Kane Lake TH- 28 miles WSW of Mackay, ID. All in Custer Co.
Mud Lake Water DevelopmentEA
- Grazing management Cancelled N/A N/A Carmela Leavitt208-588-2224carmelaleavitt@fs.fed.us Description: Lost River Ranger District is re-analyzing and making a new decision for a proposal to develop stock water in the Southeast Unit of the Pass Creek Allotment. The development involves drilling a well, storage tank, 1.5 mi. pipeline with 4 troughs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30498
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte, Custer. LEGAL - Section 31, T8N, R26E, and Section 36, T8N, R25E Boise Meridian, Custer County, Idaho. The Mud Lake Water Development is located in Section 31, T8N, R26E, and Section 36, T8N, R25E Boise Meridian, Custer County, Idaho. Access to the location is approximately 7 miles.
New Tower at Jump off Peak Communication SiteCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/08/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Gail Baer208-756-5128gbaer@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of a new 20 foot high metal tower and 4 foot diameter microwave dish and 9 foot square by 3.5 foot high concrete pad.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39752
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte. LEGAL - T5N, R28E, Section 15. Jump Off Peak Communcation Site, 5 miles southwest of Howe, ID.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:11/2012 06/2013 Mike Foster208-588-2224mfoster02@fs.fed.us Description: Restore aspen viability by removing conifer competition from existing aspen stands. Treatment area is app. 198 acres in size. Treatment area is located in Sawmill Canyon, north side of Sawmill Canyon Road (FR101) from Firebox Creek to Warm Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31088
Sawtooth Mountain GuidesCE
- Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issuing New O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice/comment period
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23727
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. Location on Mt Borah, Leatherman Peak, Pioneer Range(Devil;s Bedstead, Hyndman Peak).
Swamps/Anderson Hummocks ResearchCE
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Research and Development Cancelled N/A N/A Joshua Edwards208-588-3400jledwards@fs.fed.us Description: This project is a duplicate listing of Anderson/Swamps Hummock Research
Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte, Custer. LEGAL - Legal Description: T5 R22 Section 2 NW ¼. The area selected for this study is located in Custer County, Idaho approximately 13 miles southwest of Mackay, Idaho. Coordinates: UTM Zone 11 N 4853714 E 756584.
Diamond D RanchCE
- Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issuing New O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice and comment period
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23731
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T14NR14ESEC1&T14NR15ESEC16. Between Trapper Creek, Pinyon Peak Lookout, Horseshoe Lake, and Loon Creek Summit on the Middle Fork Ranger District.
Flying Resort RanchesCE
- Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issuing New O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice and comment period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23730
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T18NR13ESEC5&T19NR13ESEC22&T18NR14ESEC14. Between Middle Fork Peak Lookout and Sheep Creek along the Middle Fork River.
Middle Fork Management CompanyCE
- Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issue New O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice and comment period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23729
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T17NR12ESEC29&T16NR11ESEC36. Between Chet Creek and Pungo Creek across the Middle Fork River on the Middle Fork Ranger District.
Middle Fork RanchCE
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23728
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T15NR11E sec7 and T17NR10Esec25. Middle Fork Ranger District along the Middle Fork River between Grays Peak, Chilcot Peak, and Meadow Creek Lookout.
Wild Idaho OutfittersCE
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23732
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T15NR16ESEC29&TT17NR15ESEC34. Between Twin Peaks, Sl;eeping Deer Road and Twin Peaks and Trapper Creek and Camas Creek to Sleeping Deer Road.
Continental Divide Trail - Bradley Gulch RerouteCE
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/06/2012 07/2012 Lawrence Vogel208-865-2726levogel@fs.fed.us Description: This project will look to relocate a portion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) off of a currently existing road. The new contructed section will be approximately 1.8 miles long.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23538
Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. Approximately 11.5 miles northeast of North Fork, Idaho in the Bradley Gulch drainage.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Russ Bjorklund208-756-5283rbjorklund@fs.fed.us Description: Exploration drilling from 4 drill pad locations in the Dutchler Basin, Squaw Creek, and Papoose Creek areas of the North Fork Ranger District.
Lemhi Drilling ProjectCE
- Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Russ Bjorklund208-756-5283rbjorklund@fs.fed.us Description: Fourteen proposed exploration drill sites on NFS lands in the Ditch Creek drainage. Approx. 1400 feet of new temporary exploration road will be constructed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38742
Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T.25N., R.21E., Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9, Boise Prime Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho. Ditch Creek Drainage, approximately eight miles northeast of North Fork, Idaho.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Russ Bjorklund208-756-5283rbjorklund@fs.fed.us Description: Exploration drilling from fourteen proposed drill pads in the Ditch Creek drainage.
North Fork RD Land Based Big Horn Outfitters permit re-issuanceCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issue New O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice and comment period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29077
Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. Portions of the North Fork Ranger District.
Outfitter & Guide Special Use permit Renewal -- Salmon River LodgeCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and will be reinitiated under "Issuing New Upland O&G permits. The existing Special Use Permit for land based recreation activities is not being cancelled, and will be renewed temporarily on an annual basis. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15728
Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T 23 & 24 N, R 13 & 14 E, BPM. Portions of Lemhi County west of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, on north and south of the Main Salmon River within the FCRNR Wilderness.
Saddle Springs Trophy Outfitters LLCCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and will be reinitiated under "Issuing New Upland O&G Permits". The existing Special Use Permit for land based recreation activities is not being cancelled, and will be renewed temporarily on an annual basis.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19913
Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - Beginning at the mouth of Squaw Creek (Sec. 24, T24N, R19E, BM); then northwesterly up Squaw Creek to the mouth of the West Fork of Squaw Creek; then continuing northwesterly up the West Fork of Squaw. Portions of the North Fork Ranger District.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 08/03/2011Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2012 Expected:03/2013 05/2013 Margaret Milligan208-865-2711mmilligan@fs.fed.us Description: Integrated hazardous fuels & forest restoration project in the Upper North Fork Watershed. Approx. 41,000 acre planning area from Gibbonsville to Lost Trail Ski Area being considered for treatments. Three Idaho Roadless Areas are in the project area.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Julie Hopkins208-756-5279juliehopkins@fs.fed.us Description: Exploration drilling at from eight proposed drill pads on the ridge between Wagonhammer Creek and Little Fourth of July Creek. Approximately 20 miles northeast of Salmon, Idaho.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39455
Castle Creek Outfitters Special Use Permit RenewalCE
- Recreation management - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Schwind208-756-5147pschwind@fs.fed.us Description: NEPA analysis has been cancelled and reinitiated under project "Issuing New O&G Permits". Changes in appeal regulations for Categorical Exclusions resulted from the court ruling for Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell requiring notice and comment period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14642
Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - portions of T 17 N, R 17-18 E; T 18 N R 17-18 E, BPM. Southwest protion of Idaho hunting unit #28 in the Upper Camas Creek and Castle Creek area.
- Forest products Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 06/2013 Glenwood Brittain208-865-2721gbrittain@fs.fed.us Description: Salvage of lodgepole pine dominated stands that have high mortality from mountain pine beetle activity. Salvage to occur on approximately 250 acres along existing roads.
- Forest products Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2012 Expected:12/2012 06/2013 Glenwood Brittain208-865-2721gbrittain@fs.fed.us Description: Salvage of lodgepole pine dominated stands that have high mortality from mountain pine beetle activity. Salvage to occur on approximately 250 acres along existing roads.
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:Scoping Start 05/31/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Julie Hopkins208-756-5279juliehopkins@fs.fed.us Description: Exploration drilling from two drill pads in the Diamond Creek drainage approximately 10 miles northwest of Salmon, Idaho on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39457
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 08/2012 Gail Baer208-756-5128gbaer@fs.fed.us Description: Issue permanent road easement for use of an existing temporary road for access to private land.
Pern-Stucky ExplorationCE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:Scoping Start 04/05/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Russ Bjorklund208-756-5279juliehopkins@fs.fed.us Description: Five test pits to be excavated during summer 2012 and washed for evaluation of pay gravels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38746
Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T22N, R19E, Section 26. Arnett Creek, upstream from Goldbug Gulch, approximately 14 miles WNW of Salmon, Idaho.
Salmon Building ConveyanceCE
- Land ownership management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2012 Expected:11/2012 12/2012 Randy Thomas208-756-5138rthomas@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to sell one residential building and two out buildings in Salmon on 0.2 acres.
Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. The Salmon site is a 0.2 acre site, located at 106 Lafayette Street in Salmon, Idaho.