Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: We are proposing to reissue a permit to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation District to authorize the
operation and maintenance of 23 SNOTEL sites across the Shoshone National Forest. Their current permit was
authorized in 1995 expires 12/31/2014.
Location:
National Outdoor Leadership
Sschool (NOLS) Permit
Reissuance EA
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Shoshone National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
NRCS SNOTEL Sites Permit
Renewal
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Shoshone National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Fremont, Hot Springs.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. 23 Sites on all 5 Ranger Districts. Map available at Wapiti Ranger District Office, Cody,
WY.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/18/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
Steven Schacht
406-932-5155
sschacht@fs.fed.us
Description: Analysis of impacts from Forest-wide outfitter operations by the National Outdoor Leadership School conducting
hiking, backpacking, mountaineering and horsemanship field courses in wilderness and backcountry areas across
the Shoshone N.F.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41760
Location:
UNIT - Shoshone National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Fremont. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Operations are across the entire Shoshone N.F. all districts and zones.
Shoshone Forest Plan Revision - Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/30/2013
Expected:12/2014
01/2015
Carrie Christman
307-578-5118
shoshone_forestplan@f
s.fed.us
Description: Revision of the1986 Shoshone National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan under the procedures of the
1982 planning rule.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6719
Location:
10/01/2014 08:47 am MT
UNIT - Shoshone National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Sublette, Teton, Fremont, Hot
Springs. Shoshone National Forest in northwest Wyoming.
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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
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:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2014
Project Contact
Expected:01/2015
Hillary Hurla
307-455-4160
hhurla@fs.fed.us
02/2015
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.
Livestock Grazing Management - Land management planning
and Permit Issuance (2013).
On Hold
N/A
Joe Hicks
307-527-6921
jhicks01@fs.fed.us
N/A
EA
Description: Analysis of livestock management on the Meeteetse, Pickett Creek, Sage Creek and Piney Creek Allotments on
the Greybull Ranger District and the Bear Creek, Wiggins Fork, Warm Springs and Wind River Allotments on the
Wind River Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36961
Location:
Renew Special Use Permits for
Ten Communication Sites
UNIT - Greybull Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Fremont.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Meeteetse, Pickett Creek, Sage Creek, Piney Creek Allotments-Greybull RD; the
Bear Creek, Wiggins Fork, Warm Springs, Wind River Allotments-Wind River RD.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2013
Expected:08/2014
Daniel Aklufi
760-788-0250 x 3365
daklufi@fs.fed.us
09/2014
CE
Description: Renew permits for ten communication sites on the Washakie and Wind River Ranger Districts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38697
Location:
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UNIT - Washakie Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL
- T30N, R99W, secs. 18 & 30; T30N, R101W, sec.25; T40N, R93W, sec. 16; T41N, R107W, secs. 22 & 26; T43N,
R110W, sec.23. Limestone, Lava Mountain, Roundtop, Sheep Ridge, South Pass, Windy Ridge, and Copper
Mountain communication sites.
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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
- Recreation management
Completed
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Tour de'Wyoming Recreation
Event
Expected
Implementation
Actual: 06/23/2014
07/2014
CE
Hillary Hurla
307-455-4160
hhurla@fs.fed.us
Description: The Shoshone and Bridger Teton National Forests have recieved an application from Tour de Wyoming for a
recreation special use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44024
Location:
Shoshone National Forest
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton, Fremont.
LEGAL - Tie Hack Monument @ Lat: 43.6452 Long: 109.9247; Togwottee Overlook @ Lat: 43.7489 Long:
110.0645; Cow Creek @ Lat: 43.2901 Long: 110.5605; Hoback Ranches Pullout @ Lat: 43.3226 Long: 110.7161.
Event will be held within state highways rights of way on National Forest System lands.
Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Clover Mist Hazardous Fuel
Reduction and Planting Project
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/08/2014
Expected:11/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2014
CE
Amy Haas
307-578-5237
ahaas@fs.fed.us
Description: Pre-commercial thinning in dense lodgpole pine and mixed conifer stands within wildland urban interface areas
and tree planting in areas with poor regeneration after wildfire.
Location:
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several
locations within the Clarks Fork Ranger District.
Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
for Ten Water
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Development/Transmission
Systems
Description: Renew permits for ten existing water development/transmission systems.
CE
Location:
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09/2014
Daniel Aklufi
760-788-0250 x 3365
daklufi@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T55N, R104W, sec. 26;
T55N, R105W, secs. 10-12; T56N, R104W, sec. 31; T56N, R106W, secs. 4 and 17; T57N, R106W, secs. 27, 29,
and 34. Various locations within the Clarks Fork Ranger District.
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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Sinclair Cultivation Permit
Reissuance
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/29/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2014
CE
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a permit to Sinclair Oil Corporation dba Sunlight Ranch Company for cultivation purposes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42235
Location:
Wyoming Game and Fish
Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - section 16, T55N, R105W
6th PM. 5.5 acre parcel located in the Sunlight Basin area with in H.E.S. 139.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/25/2014
11/2014
CE
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of one to two special use permits for the maintenance of a fence for research purposes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41521
Location:
Shoshone National Forest
South Fork Wood River
Trailhead Corrals
UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sec 7 T55N, R105W, Sec
9,10, 12,13,15 T55N, R106W. Sunlight Basin area of the Clarks Fork Ranger District.
Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:10/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
CE
Julie Lyons
307-527-6921
jlyons01@fs.fed.us
Description: New corrals constructed at the South Fork Wood River trailhead. It will consist of four 22'x 22'corrals in a row
behind the existing stalls. Ground levelling will occur with road base added for extra stability.
Location:
Wood River Outhouse
CE
UNIT - Greybull Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South Fork
Wood River Trailhead.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/07/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: We are proposing to install a toilet and amend the specual uses permit to include the toilet and state that all
maintenance is to be provided by the Meeteetse Rec District.
Location:
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UNIT - Greybull Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T46N R102W Sec. 33, NE1/4.
The trail system is located along the South Fork of the Wood River on the Greybull District, T46N, R102W,
sections 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 6th Principal Meridian, approximately 21 miles southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming. The
cabin is located in NE of Sec 33.
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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Brown Thomas Meadow
Exchange
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2012
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
Daniel Aklufi
307-578-5151
daklufi@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed exchange of approximately 101 acres of Federal lands for approximately 107 acres of non-Federal
lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42423
Location:
Creekside Resort Permit
Issuance
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Within: T. 49 N., R. 105 W.,
SW1/4SW1/4 sec. 19, NW1/4 sec. 30; T. 49 N., R. 106 W., SE1/4 sec. 24, E1/2 sec. 25, SE1/4SW1/4 sec. 25. In the
valley of the South Fork of the Shoshone River, along Hunter Creek Road (Park County Road YXD),
approximately 33.7 miles southwest of the city of Cody.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
CE
Anita Harper
307-578-5228
anitaharper@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to issue a new special use permit to Diana Walker / Walker Styffe Properties, LLC, dba Creekside Lodge
of Encinitas, California for the maintenance and operation of the Creekside Ranch (formally Goff Creek Ranch).
Location:
South Fork Ditch
Authorizations
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Section 23, T52N, R108W, 6th
P.M. The Creekside Ranch permit covers 3.7 acres area approximately 43 miles west of Cody, Wyoming in the
Northfork corridor of the Wapiti Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2010
Expected:09/2014
12/2014
CE
Daniel Aklufi
307-578-5151
daklufi@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:
10/01/2014 08:47 am MT
UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Forest Road #444 near Fishhahwk
Trailhead, North Fork Shoshone River.
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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Washakie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Little Popo Agie Crossing and
Reroute
- Road management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
Steven Schacht
406-932-5155
sschacht@fs.fed.us
N/A
EA
Description: Reroute road for resource protection.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18019
Location:
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T. 31 N., R. 100 W. Pass
Creek area.
Hillary Hurla
307-455-4160
hhurla@fs.fed.us
One Shot Antelope Target
Range Special Use Permit
Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Proposal to authorize a new 20 year term for a target range for the Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt Club permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43908
Location:
University of Missouri Geology
Camp Permit Renewal
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three (3)
acres in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of T 32 N, R 100 W, Section 19, 6th P.M. near Lander, Wyoming.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/19/2014
07/2014
CE
Hillary Hurla
307-455-4160
hhurla@fs.fed.us
Description: 30 year authorization for the University of Missouri Geology Camp to maintain and operate the existing facilities
located in Sink¿s Canyon near Lander, Wyoming.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40630
Location:
Shoshone National Forest
UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T. 32 N, R. 101 W.,
6th P.M., Sec 24. Sinks Canyon approximately 9 miles southwest of Lander, WY.
Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Access Authorization For Two
Private Parcels
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
11/2014
Daniel Aklufi
760-788-0250 x 3365
daklufi@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a road use easement for access to private parcels held by the EA Ranch and Horse Creek Lodge.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:47 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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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Burroughs Creek Ditch
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2010
CE
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
Daniel Aklufi
307-578-5151
daklufi@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.
Daniel Aklufi
307-578-5151
daklufi@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:08/2014
09/2014
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
N/A
N/A
CE
Daniel Aklufi
307-578-5151
.
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:
Togwotee Communication Site
Conduit Project
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/09/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
Daniel Aklufi
760-788-0250 x 3365
daklufi@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of approximately 100 feet of buried conduit between two existing buildings.
Location:
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UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T44N, R110W, sec. 28.
Within the Togwotee Communication Site, adjacent to the Togwotee Highway (Highway 287), approximately 26.5
miles northwest of the town of Dubois.
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Shoshone National Forest
Project Name
Shoshone National Forest
WYDOT Windy Ridge
Communication Facility
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/03/2014
CE
Expected:07/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
Daniel Aklufi
760-788-0250 x 3365
daklufi@fs.fed.us
Description: Amendment of authorization to allow existing second equipment shelter to remain on-site. New authorization
issuance to Union Wireless to allow installation of propane tank.
Location:
UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T41N, R107W, sec. 22.
Windy Ridge Communication Site approximately 3.7 miles southwest of the town of Dubois.
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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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