Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Shoshone National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Shoshone National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Shoshone National Forest
Travel Management
- Recreation management
- Road management
EIS
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
03/2016
Expected:03/2018
Location:
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Allen's Diamond 4 Resort and
Outfitting and Guiding Special
Use Permits Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit for a 20 year term for Allen's Diamond 4 resort.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43905
Location:
Larkspur Project
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
Justin Hawkins
307-578-5224
jhawkins@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Resort location is in Dickinson Park on the Washakie Ranger District. Outfitter and Guiding
permit is on the Washakie and Wind River Ranger Districts.
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2016
Expected:03/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2016
Amy Haas
307-578-5237
ahaas@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest is proposing to reduce stocking within areas of Dead Indian pass to improve forest composition,
structure, condition, health and growth of stands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48845
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2014
Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Robert Robertson
307-335-2156
rrobertson@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Shoshone National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Fremont, Hot Springs.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Shoshone National Forest on all Districts.
Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Shoshone National Forest
05/2018
Description: The Forest is proposing to make changes to its' motor vehicle use maps for summer and winter travel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48573
*NEW LISTING*
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sections 25,35, and 36; T
55 N; R 104 W, 6th Principle Meridian. Dead Indian Pass, Clark County, WY.
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Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Mooncrest Ranch Waterline
Special Use Permit Reissuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: The proposal is to reissue a water transmission permit to the Mooncrest Ranch. No changes to the existing permit
are proposed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46218
Location:
Renewal of Federal Highway
Administration Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/29/2015
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T 54 N, R 104 W, Sec 33
and T 53 N, R 104 W, Sec 3. The Springdale Springs are located in Sec. 33, T. 54 N., R. 104 W., and the
Hindman Spring is located in Sec. 3, T. 53 N., R. 104 W., approximately 17 miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming on
the Wapiti Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2015
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
CE
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: We are proposing to reissue a permit to the Federal Highway Administration for construction work on the Beartooth
Highway. The original permit (CFK112) was issued in July of 2004 and expired 2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46379
*UPDATED*
Location:
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 18
mile section is located within the Shoshone National Forest along Highway 212 near the Montana border.
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Renewal of Staging Area
WYDOT Permit: Chief Joseph
Hwy
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest is proposing to reissue a permit to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) for the use of
a staging area for maintenance work along the Chief Joseph Highway.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48889
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Shoshone National Forest
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2016
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SE1/4, NE1/4, section 26,
T. 55 N., R. 104W and NW1/4, NW1/4, section 26, T. 55 N., R. 104W. Chief Joseph Highway.
Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Guard Station Park Basecamp
Relocation
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/16/2015
Expected:01/2016
Project Contact
01/2016
CE
Zach Blain
307-578-5235
zblain@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to move an outfitting and guiding base camp to a new and more appropriate location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46440
Location:
Shoshone National Forest
UNIT - Greybull Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail
system is located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Wood River on the Greybull District, approximately
30 miles southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Eagle Creek Fish Management
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to issue a Special Use Permit to Wyoming Game and Fish to occupy National
Forest System lands in the Washakie Wilderness to apply rotenone to a portion of Eagle Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47285
Location:
Moss Creek "C" Cabin Addition
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: The Shoshone National Forest is proposing the approval of an 800 square foot addition, well, and septic for a
recreation residence located within the Moss Creek Tract, lot C. The current cabin is authorized under special use
permit #WAP426.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48843
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The permit will
cover occupancy in the Eagle Creek drainage within the Washakie Wilderness.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Shawn Anderson
307-578-5160
sanderson03@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sec. 22, T.52, R. 107 W. Off
State Highway 14/16/20 within the Wapiti Ranger District.
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Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ashley Duke
307-548-5309
abduke@fs.fed.us
North Zone priority special use
outfitting and guiding special
use permit issuance.
- Special use management
CE
Description: We are proposing to issue 12 Priority Outfitting and Guiding permits on the North Zone of the Shoshone National
Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48564
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Completed
Actual: 02/23/2016
04/2016
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The permits
would be issued throughout the Clarks Fork, Wapiti, and Greybull Ranger Districts.
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Rocky Mountain Power Relocation Of Two Line
Segments
- Special use management
CE
Description: Proposal to relocate two power line segments which cross/re-cross the North Fork of the Shoshone River.
Replacement segments would be buried adjacent to the North Fork Highway (Highway 14/16/20) and would not
cross the River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46579
Location:
South Fork Ditch
Authorizations
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/18/2015
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T52N, R106W, secs. 22-23;
T52N, R108W, sec. 26. In the general vicinities of Fishhawk Trailhead and Big Game Campground, approximately
38.5 miles and 27.5 miles west of the city of Cody, respectively.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2010
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
Robert Lafrentz
307-578-5117
rlafrentz@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to issue authorizations for five ditches for the conveyance of water from National Forest System lands to
private ranches.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32217
Location:
WYDOT Stockpile Fishhawk
Site
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T48N, R106W, secs. 8, 9, 17
and 18; T49N, R105W, sec. 30. South Fork drainage approximately 36 miles southwest of Cody.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Anita Harper
307-527-6921
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to WYDOT to utilize a 3 acre site near the Fishhawk Trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36263
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Forest Road #444 near Fishhahwk
Trailhead, North Fork Shoshone River.
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Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Washakie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Sinks Canyon Grooming Permit - Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2016
Expected:04/2016
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2016
Justin Hawkins
307-578-5224
jhawkins@fs.fed.us
Description: The Shoshone National Forest is proposing to issue a 5-year term recreation permit to the Lander Cycling Club to
groom 10.9 miles of existing non-motorized winter recreation trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49066
Location:
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T32N, R1W, Sec. 19.
Sinks Canyon approximately 3 miles south of Lander, WY.
Justin Hawkins
307-578-5224
jhawkins@fs.fed.us
South Zone priority special use
outfitting and guiding permit
issuance.
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Shoshone National Forest is proposing to issue a Priority Use Outfitting and Guiding Permit to Wyoming
Catholic College and Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48565
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Shoshone National Forest
Completed
Actual: 02/23/2016
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These
proposed uses would occur in both Wilderness and non-Wilderness areas of the Wahskie Ranger District of the
Shoshone National Forest.
Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Access Authorization For Two
Private Parcels
04/2016
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2014
CE
Expected:04/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2016
Robert Lafrentz
307-578-5117
rlafrentz@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a road use easement for access to private parcels held by the EA Ranch and Horse Creek Lodge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44750
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R106W, sec. 21.
Adjacent to Horse Creek Road (also called the Wiggins Fork Road; NFS road 285). Approximately 10.2 miles
N/NW of the Town of Dubois.
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Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Burroughs Creek Ditch
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2010
CE
Expected:04/2016
Project Contact
04/2016
Robert Lafrentz
307-578-5117
rlafrentz@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to issue an authorization for a water-conveyance ditch to convey water from National Forest System
lands to a private ranch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32218
Location:
UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R107W, secs.
24-26. Approximately 9.2 miles north of the town of Dubois.
Robert Lafrentz
307-578-5117
rlafrentz@fs.fed.us
MacKenzie Highland Ranch
Special Use Permit for
Improvements
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of a special use permit in connection with various MacKenzie Highland Ranch improvements, including
roads, fences, a building, and corrals.
Location:
T Cross Ranch Exchange
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2013
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Within T.42N.,
R.109W., secs. 1 and 2. Abutting the MacKenzie Highland Ranch, adjacent to the Togwotee Highway (U.S.
Highway 26/287), approximately 15 miles northwest of the town of Dubois.
- Land ownership management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Robert Lafrentz
307-578-5117
rlafrentz@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to exchange approximately four acres of National Forest System lands for approximately four acres of
private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32216
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R106W, sec. 7;
T43N, R107W, sec. 12. Approximately 12 miles north of the town of Dubois.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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