Source: https://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/components/reports/sopa-110504-2017-01.html
Timestamp: 2019-03-23 07:44:09
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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 - Inyo National Forest
Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment (SNFPA)
- Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Donald Yasuda
dyasuda@fs.fed.us
Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues.
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/27/2016
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2017 Expected:11/2017
12/2017 Nevia Brown
7075629121
neviabrown@fs.fed.us
Description: The Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests propose to revise their land management plans as guided by the 2012 Planning Rule
Web Link: http://tinyurl.com/r5earlyadopters
Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Mono, Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Entire Inyo National Forest, entire Sequoia National Forest outside of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and the Sierra National Forest.
Mammoth Base Area Land Exchange
NOI in Federal Register 08/23/2016
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2017 Expected:09/2018
09/2018 Janelle Walker
Description: Exchange of approximately 30.6 acres of National Forest System land, currently under special use authorization to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, located near the Main Lodge north of Highway 203 for approximately 1317.5 acres of land in California.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30428
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, White Mountain Ranger District, Mt. Hough Ranger District, Mi-Wok Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono, Plumas, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Land to be exchanged is located in T.3S, R. 27E., Sec 30, MDM. Proposal includes the addition of non-federal parcels to the Inyo, Plumas, and Stanislaus National Forests in California. The area near Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area would be exchanged for up to 12 non Federal parcels in Inyo, Mono, Plumas and Tuolumne Counties.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Kary Schlick
760-873-2450
kschlick@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will address potential disease transmission from pack goat use on the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. This project is a continuation of a previous closure which has expired.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40094
Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project includes the 11 SNBS herd units located on the Inyo NF.
Communication Site Special Use Permit Renewal
Scoping Start 12/12/2016 Expected:01/2017
03/2017 Sheila Irons
Description: Reissuing special use permits for up to 12 communication sites throughout the Inyo National Forest, for a period of up to 30 years. Facilities include radio and cell phone towers, radio repeaters, and other communications equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49815
Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Silver Peak, Casa Diablo, Sherwin Summit, Mazourka Canyon, South Benton, Milner Peak, Wilfred Canyon, Mustang, Poleta, McGee, Little Antelope and Glass Mountain.
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 12/2017 Expected:06/2018
08/2018 Michele Slaton
760-873-2440
mslaton02@fs.fed.us
Issuance of 10 Year Priority Use Outfitter/Guide Fishing Permits
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jon Kazmierski
760-924-5503
jkazmierski@fs.fed.us
Description: Trips to: Lee Vining Cr., June Lake Loop, Big Springs, Deadman Cr., Mammoth Lakes Basin, Middle Fork San Joaquin, Sotcher Lake, Starkweather Lake, Hot Creek, Convict Lake, McGee Cr., Rock Cr., Rock Cr. Lake, Pine Cr., Bishop Cr., No. Lk., So. Lk.
Location: UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Madera, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See Project Description.
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2018 Expected:02/2018
03/2018 Debra Schweizer
Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 Expected:03/2017 04/2017 Carmen John
Motorized Transportation System Modifications
- Road management Completed Actual: 10/07/2016 10/2016 Marty Hornick
760-873-2461
mhornick@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will analyze system and unauthorized routes for use by motorized vehicles in 12 project areas in the Mammoth and Mono Lake area with known recreation, access, safety or resource issues.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=44720
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads and trails in 12 locations, including Bohler Canyon, Hwy 395 corridor north of Mammoth, Mono Lake, Smokey Bear and Airstrip Sandflats, Deadman Creek, Upper Dry Creek, Doe Ridge and others.
Three Creeks Jeffrey Pine Forest Health & Restoration Project
Comment Period Public Notice 03/22/2016 Expected:04/2017
06/2017 Scott Kusumoto
760-924-5522
skusumoto@fs.fed.us
Description: The Three Creeks Jeffrey Pine Forest Health & Restoration project objective is to provide for healthy forest conditions, promote establishment of old growth and reintroduce fire to the ecosystem.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37712
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All proposed treatment units lie within the Mono Lake and Mammoth Ranger Districts of the Inyo National Forest, Mono County, California.
Scoping Start 09/12/2016 Expected:02/2017
Amerigas Project
Description: Install 100 feet of propane pipeline to connect existing pipeline on both ends of existing pipeline. This is the same project as the Rock Creek Energy Project. Rock Creek Energy was purchased by Amerigas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24750
Convict Lake Resort Master Development Plan (formerly Convict Lake Resort Equestrian R.V. Park)
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jon Kazmierski
Description: Facilities include 12 RV campsites with hook-ups; 6 temporary day use stalls, expansion of existing tack shed from 225' to 600' sq. ft.; 1,500 sq. ft. recreation building with toliets & showers, game room, laundry; new landscaping
Mammoth CD-IV Geothermal Monitoring Wells -Installation Off Lease
*NEW LISTING* - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Colleen Garcia
Description: Inyo NF Mammoth District CD-IV Geothermal Monitoring Wells -Installation Off Lease on Forest Service Lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50748
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Inyo NF Mammoth District CD-IV Geothermal Monitoring Wells -Installation Off Lease on Forest Service Lands.
Mammoth Lakes Basin Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Scoping Start 09/27/2016 Expected:05/2017
08/2017 Eric Vane
Description: This is a fuels reduction project in the Mammoth Lakes Basin. The goal of treatments will be to create defensible space around private and Forest Service developments to facilitate fire suppression activities and reduce potential wildfire severity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50217
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Township 4.S, Range 27.E, Sections 7-9, 15-17, 22. 1/4 mile Southwest of Mammoth Lakes, CA in the Lakes Basin, adjacent to Lake Mary, George, Mamie, and Twin Lakes, 4 Miles West of Highway 395.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Hemlocks Project
- Special use management Completed Actual: 12/05/2016 12/2016 Janelle Walker
Description: The project proposal consists of creating an over the snow access corridor and construction of nine snow features in Hemlock Bowl.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50613
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Mammoth Mountain Quad, T4S, R26E, Section 1. Located on the backside of Mammoth Mountain in Hemlock Bowl.
Mammoth Mountain Summer Experience Improvements
760-924-5518
Description: The project proposal includes trenching to lay electrical conduit and irrigation lines and subsequent backfill and revegetation. Total area 2.7 acres, adjacent to Canyon Lodge. The entire area has been previously disturbed during past development.
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T3S, R27E, SE1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 33. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Canyon Lodge, slopeside.
Reds Meadow Valley Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
- Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Sue Farley
760-924-5535
sfarley@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous fuels reduction treatments would be designed to provide defensible space at recreation sites and to create a fuelbreak along roads. Fuels treatment activities would include tree thinning, pruning and prescribed burning on approx. 1735 acres
Sherwin Trails Phase 1
Scoping Start 07/07/2016 Expected:02/2017
04/2017 Molly Burns
mollyburns@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of non-motorized trails in the Sherwin Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49877
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T4S,R27E, Sec.'s 2,10,11. North of the Mammoth Rock Trail and South of the Snowcreek development.
Southern California Edison Mammoth Distribution Area Permit Renewal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 Expected:04/2017 04/2017 Sheila Irons
Description: Reissuance of expired permit for Southern California Edision's electrical distribution lines in the Mammoth Distribution Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=17905
Scoping Start 03/10/2016 Expected:03/2017
04/2017 Sheila Irons
Transfer Station, Town of Mammoth Lakes
Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Sheila Irons
Description: Town of Mammoth Lakes 10-20 acre transfer site in anticipation of County landfill closing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49120
Location: UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A site to be determined adjacent to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Sheila Irons
Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Sheila Irons
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Glass Mountain Communication Lease
*UPDATED* - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Sheila Irons
Description: Issuance of Communication Site Lease to replace expired permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28585
Parker Sage-Grouse Habitat Enhancement
*UPDATED* - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 11/08/2016 07/2017 Richard Perloff
760-924-5508
rperloff@fs.fed.us
Description: Jeffrey pines are encroaching into otherwise suitable sage-grouse habitat, creating perches for raptors which dissuades use by grouse. Jeffrey pines would be felled and limbed using chain-saws and allowed to decay naturally on site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48250
Location: UNIT - Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T1S, R26E, Sec. 5-8, 17. Parker Bench, southwest of Mono Lake.
Inyo SZ Desert Allotments Grazing Analysis
Objection Period Legal Notice 05/31/2016 Expected:02/2017
03/2017 April Barron
760-924-5532
abarron@fs.fed.us
Description: Analysis of grazing allotments on the South Zone of the Inyo National Forest, including the Alabama Hills, Ash Creek, George Creek, Olancha, and Tunawee Allotments
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40657
Location: UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grazing allotments in the southern portion of the Inyo National Forest along the escarpment of the Sierra Nevada.
Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Erin Noesser
Kern Plateau Meadow Restoration Project
- Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Casey Shannon
760-873-2407
cshannon@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement stream stabilization projects in Casa Vieja, Monache, Dutch, Strawberry, Brown and Mulkey Meadows, on the Kern Plateau. Work will include constructing new headcut stabilization structures, and repairing and maintaining existing structures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45953
Location: UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Casa Vieja, Dutch, Brown, Monache, Strawberry, Mulkey on the Kern Plateau.
Oak Creek Stream Restoration and Enhancement Project
Scoping Start 11/14/2016 Expected:02/2017
09/2017 Todd Ellsworth
760-873-2457
tellsworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore hydrologic connectivity between the channel incised in the Oak Creek Flood, and the floodplain and side channels to restore the native Black Oak riparian area. Also, remove noxious weeds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50228
Location: UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - T13S, R34E, Section 3. On the North and South Fork of Oak Creek, near Independence, California.
Whitney Portal Store Permit Reissuance
*UPDATED* - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/05/2016 01/2017 Shane Hoskins
760-873-2441
shaneahoskins@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of the special use permit for the Whitney Portal Store, with no changes relative to the current permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50221
Location: UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - T15S, R34E, Section 35. At the Mt. Whitney Trailhead, about 10 miles west of the town of Lone Pine, California.
Robbie Hoyt Memorial Mine - Exploration Plan of Operation
Description: Robbie Hoyt Memorial Mine Exploration Plan of Operation located in Redding Canyon
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50747
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - FS Road 7S127 and mining claim at 37.352 118.255 Township 7 South Range 34 East Section 9 SE 1/4. FS Road 7S127 and mining claim at 37.352 118.255 Township 7 South Range 34 East Section 9 SE 1/4.
2016 Swall Meadows Community Fuelbreak Project
Scoping Start 02/05/2016 Expected:02/2017
03/2017 Erin Noesser
Description: Hazardous fuels reduction treatments are proposed on 108 acres adjacent to the community of Swall Meadows. Treatments are designed to lower flame length & severity while providing defensible space & safe ingress/egress for public & firefighters.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48207
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Sec(s)13,14,18 T5S. R30E. Mt.Diablo Baseline and Meridian. Units are located along the eastern private/public lands boundaries adjacent to the community of Swall Meadows. Swall Meadows is located Northwest of Bishop, California along Lower Rock Creek Road.
Bishop and Pine Creek Fuels Reduction
Scoping Start 08/01/2016 Expected:02/2017
06/2017 Heather Stone
760-873-2561
hestone@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction and vegetation improvement to protect communities, facilities, and recreation sites in the Bishop Creek and Pine Creek drainages.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42921
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Townships 6-8S, Ranges 30-31E. Near communities, developments, and recreation sites in the Bishop and Pine Creek drainages.
BraveHeart Trails Stock Crossing
Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 Expected:02/2017 06/2017 Carmen John
Description: Authorize the construction of approx. 275 ft of stock passable trail, from the existing authorized route, crossing Bishop Creek above Cardinal Village Resort. The crossing is necessary because the existing bridge crossing has been determined unsafe.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50839
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - T.8S. R.31E. Section 29. Approximately 1/3 of a mile up stream of the Cardinal Village Resort property boundary, Bishop Creek.
Inyo NF Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Project: Black Canyon Mines and Jean Blanc Mines
Description: This project will protect the health and safety of forest visitors by conducting specialist surveys to appropriately mitigate mine safety hazards present at two (2)AML sites located in both the White and the Inyo Mountains of the Inyo National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50745
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Jean Blanc Mines: Quad Name: Laws Meridian MDBM, Township 6South, Range 33East, Section 12 Black Canyon Mines Quad Name: Westgard Pass Meridian MDBM, Township 7South, Range 34East, Section 34 . Jean Blanc Mines: Quad Name: Laws Meridian MDBM, Township 6South, Range 33East, Section 12 Black Canyon Mines Quad Name: Westgard Pass Meridian MDBM, Township 7South, Range 34East, Section 34 .
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing and Restaurant Permit Reissuance
Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 Expected:03/2017 04/2017 Shane Hoskins
Description: Reissuing a special use permit for a store/restaurant and boat dock at Lake Sabrina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50738
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Lot #23 of Lake Sabrina Tract, NE 1/4 Section 31, T8S, R31E. Lake Sabrina - end of the road.
Rock Creek Lodge Permit Reissuance
Description: Reissuance of a 20-year special use permit for Rock Creek Lodge, with no changes in uses relative to the existing permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50222
Location: UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T5S, R30E, Section 31. Rock Creek Lodge is located along Rock creek Road, about 7 miles south/southwest of Tom's Place, California.