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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 10/01/2013 to 12/31/2013 - Coronado National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2013 to 12/31/2013Coronado National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
- Land management planning In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 01/27/2010Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2013 Expected:01/2015 02/2015 Jennifer Ruyle520-388-8351jruyle@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Plan became effective in 1986 and has been since amended. The Forest proposes to revise the plan to reflect changes in management and planning since the plan's first publication.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/09/2013 08/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize EPG Inc to conduct nondisturbing archaeological surveys on all five Ranger Districts.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/09/2013 08/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit which would authorize Jacobs Engineering to conduct non-ground disturbing archaeological surveys on all districts of the Coronado National Forest.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2013 Expected:10/2013 11/2013 James Sutton520-749-7725jsutton@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Keith Hubbard, doing business as Arizona Hunting Adventures, authorizing outfitter-guide activities on all five districts of the Coronado National forest.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/27/2013 Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Purple Mountain Packgoats to replace an expired permit. Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/05/2013 Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to the US Customs and Border Protection for occupancy of Forward Operations Camps at Bear Valley and 103 Mesa on the Nogales and Sierra Vista Ranger Districts.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 08/21/2013 10/2013 James Sutton520-749-7725jsutton@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a Special-use permit to Jason Mullins doing business as rocks &amp; Ropes to conduct outfitter guide activities on the Douglas and Santa Catalina Rangers Districts of the Coronado National Forest.
- Road management In Progress:Notice of Initiation 02/13/2012Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2014 Expected:07/2014 09/2014 Ruben Morales520-364-6813rmorales@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes changes to the motorized travel system to meet newly identified Forest administrative and user needs and to protect ecological and cultural resource from future damage and/or degradation.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Notice of Initiation 12/17/2010Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2014 Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Ruben Morales520-364-6813rmorales@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to manage vegetation in the Chiricahua, Dragoon and Dos Cabezas Mountains to promote a healthy ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34529
- Grazing management Completed Actual: 08/14/2013 09/2013 Sean Lockwood520-761-6014seanlockwood@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to replace 4 miles of pipeline and add 2 storage tanks and several troughs on the H6, Sausito, Heifer and Caralampio pastures of the Marstellar allotment.
- Fuels management Completed Actual: 08/29/2013 10/2013 Scott Smith520-761-6018scottsmith@fs.fed.us Description: The District proposes to remove hazardous fuels over 2500 acres in Hog and Gardner Canyons on the Nogales Ranger District.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2013 Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize drilling near Arivaca, AZ.
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/21/2011Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2013 Expected:04/2014 07/2014 Mindy Vogel520 3888 327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to approve an mine plan of operation that involves processing and other facilities on both private land and the Forest. Actual decision and implementation dates depend on completion of consultation and resolution of comments.
- Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 08/07/2013 10/2013 Mark Schwab602-225-5266mschwab@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to remediate abandoned mine features west and south of Ruby, Arizona
Special Use Permit Amendment, Department of Homeland Security for Cobre Peak Communications UseCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/03/2013 Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to amend a special-use permit held by the Department of Homeland Security to authorize the use of Cobre Peak site for operations and maintenance of communication equipment.
Transfer of Special-Use Permit, Transworld Network Corp. Communication Site, Nogales Ranger DistrictCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/27/2013 Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to transfer a special-use permit from Castle Tower Corporation to Transworld Network Corporation. No improvements to the property at Melendez Pass Communication Site would be authorized by this transfer.
Transfer of Special-Use Permit. InSite Towers LLC. for Communication Site Use, Nogales DistrictCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/27/2013 Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to transfer a special-use permit from Cox Communications to InSite Towers LLC authorizing the use of the Melendez Pass Communication Site on the Nogales Ranger District.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Melendez Pass Communicaton Site.
- Road management In Progress:Notice of Initiation 11/18/2011Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2013 Expected:03/2014 06/2014 Kent Ellett928-348-1974kellett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes changes to the motorized travel
Fry Mesa Day Use Area CE
- Facility management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2013 Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Carlos Gonzales520-348-1967carlosgonzales@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to install a restroom facility, accessible picnic tables, grills and benches at an area near Fry Mesa reservoir Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Sec 7, Township 8 South, Range 25 East. Fry Mesa.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Littrell928-348-1960mlittrell@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to evaluate areas of the Pinaleno, Galiuro, Winchester and Santa Teresa Mountains to identify where fuelwood harvests are environmentally acceptable and safe to authorize. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41520
Special-Use Permit, Univeristy of Arizona, Operation and Maintenance of Squirrel CampEA
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 11/2013 Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Carlos Gonzales928-348-1967carlosgonzales@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit that would authorize the University of Arizona to operate and maintain existing facilities at Squirrel Camp for a term of 20 years.
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Sec 32, Township 8 South, Range 24 East. Squirrel Camp.
- Special use management In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/05/2008Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2013 Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Carlos Gonzales928-348-1967carlosgonzales@fs.fed.us Description: New permits for occupancy of recreation residences at Old Columbine and Turkey Flat tracts are proposed to be issued for a 20-year term,
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 07/20/2013Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 11/2013 Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Anne Casey928-348-1962acasey@fs.fed.us Description: Thinning and prescribed burning are proposed over a landscape to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuels.
- Road management In Progress:Notice of Initiation 05/02/2012Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2013 Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Josh Taiz520-749-7700jtaiz@fs.fed.us Description: Changes to road designations on existing motorized travel system, which may include additions to the National Forest System road database, decommissioning, change of maintenance level, and other actions to meet administrative and user needs.
- Recreation management In Progress:Notice of Initiation 03/19/2010Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2013 Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Larry Pratt520-749-7710lpratt@fs.fed.us Description: Replace restrooms, renovate picnic sites and trailheads, install vehicular bridges over stream, naturalize stream channel, and improve roads and parking areas.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 02/2014 Expected:09/2014 11/2014 Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize drilling to explore for minerals.
Proposed Use of Helicoptrs in the Pusch Ridge WildernessEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:Notice of Initiation 09/11/2013Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2013 Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Marc Stamer520-388-8374mstamer@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize the Arizona Game and Fish Department to use helicopters in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness to investigate mortalities of desert bighorn sheep on the Santa Catalina Ranger District.
- Special use management Completed Actual: 08/15/2013 09/2013 James Sutton520-749-7725jsutton@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest will amend a special-use permit held by TRICO Electric Cooperative to authorize replacement of two power poles near Summerhaven.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2013 Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Larry Pratt520-749-7710lpratt@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit which would authorize an alternative fuel shuttle service to provide transportation and education to visitors to the Sabino Canyon recreation area
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/27/2013 09/2013 James Heitholt520-803-2830jheitholt@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to maintain continuous water for wildlife and livestock by burying 10.5 miles of water line in roads in the Canelo area. This would help protect the line from vandalism, fire, and other human and natural disturbances.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42327
- Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The proponent has withdrawn the proposal.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2013 Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to approve a plan of operation for a placer exploration.
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/16/2013 Expected:10/2013 01/2014 Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to approve a Plan of Operations that would authorize the proponent to drill five exploratory holes to obtain evidence of mineralization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36219
Plan of Operations, Exploratory drilling MinQuest, CH ProjectCE
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 11/2013 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Patrick Morton520-388-8348pmorton@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize the operator to conduct a 5-hole exploratory drilling activities on the Sierra Vista Ranger District.
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:Notice of Initiation 08/06/2013Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2013 Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Margie DeRose520-388-8341mbderose@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize minerals exploration on the Sierra Vista Ranger District.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize drilling of 8 holes for minerals exploration.
- Minerals and Geology Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 Mindy Vogel520-388-8327msvogel@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to authorize placer mining on unpatented mining claims.
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to Brian Brill, authorizing the transfer of grazing authority. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41254
Special-Use Permit, Communication Use at Red Mountain Lookout, US Army Electronic Proving GroundCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 07/09/2013 08/2013 Duane Bennett520-803-2838dabennett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest proposes to issue a special-use permit to the U.S. Army that would authorize the operation and maintenance of communications equipment at Red Mountain Lookout on the Sierra Vista Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42554
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 20, Township 22 South, Range 16 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian.