Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests 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 Project Contact R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) CAMP TATIYEE LAND EXCHANGE - 0100 #5004 - Land acquisition EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/25/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2015 Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Randall Chavez 928-368-2106 rchavez02@fs.fed.us Description: Exchange of private parcels in the A-S, Coronado, Prescott, & Tonto NFs for Federal lands in Pinetop-Lakeside (T9N, R22E). Would provide land for children's camps currently under spec. use permit & result in consolid. of isolated parcels on Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=5004 Location: Four Forest Restoration Initiative Rim Country Environmental Impact Statement EIS UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District, Lakeside Ranger District, Mesa Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - T9N, R22E, sec.16, G&SRBM. Along State Highway SR260 within existing Pinetop-Lakeside town limits. Annette Fredette 02/2019 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2019 928 226 4684 - Forest products Est. NOI in Federal Register afredette@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management 03/2016 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Landscape-scale restoration on the Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, and Tonto National Forests of ponderosa pine ecosystems, designed to maintain, improve, and restore ecosystem structure, pattern, function, and resiliency. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/4fri/planning/?cid=stelprd3837085 Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino NF; Black Mesa and Lakeside Ranger Districts, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; Payson and Pleasant Ranger Districts, Tonto National Forest. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT Page 1 of 8 R3 - Southwestern Region Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R3 - Southwestern Region Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) Cody Hutchinson 928-333-6333 crhutchinson@fs.fed.us Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Outfitter/Guide Permit Authorization Project - Recreation management - Special use management EA Description: A planning process that examines outfitter and guide activities and special use authorizations for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking across the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47946 Location: In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/17/2015 Expected:06/2016 08/2016 UNIT - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache, Coconino, Greenlee, Navajo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All National Forest System lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona. Cody Hutchinson Apache-Sitgreaves National - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Forests Public Motorized Travel 303-541-2512 Management Plan crhutchinson@fs.fed.us Description: A Forest Service proposal to designate motorized travel routes (roads and trails) in areas on federal lands EIS administered by the Forest Service within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22692 Location: UNIT - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache, Greenlee, Navajo. LEGAL - National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (Forests). National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (Forests). R3 - Southwestern Region Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Wallow West Landscape Prescribed Fire Project - Fuels management EA *UPDATED* Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Cary Stock 715-373-2667 ext. 231 cmstock@fs.fed.us Description: This project proposes prescribed fire on approximately 112,386 acres on the Springerville and Alpine Ranger Districts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48165 Location: 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/16/2016 UNIT - Alpine Ranger District, Springerville Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache. LEGAL Not Applicable. The project is located on the Springerville and Alpine Ranger Districts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Apache County, Arizona. Page 2 of 8 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R3 - Southwestern Region Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) West Escudilla Restoration Project EA Sheila Williams - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 928-339-5055 - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice sheilawilliams@fs.fed.u (other than forest products) 09/08/2015 s - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The project area covers about 68,000 acres and is located on the Alpine and Springerville Ranger Districts. The proposed action will include thinning trees, prescribed fire, and watershed, wildlife habitat, and transportation improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47631 Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Fite Water Tank and Transmission Line Project Contact UNIT - Alpine Ranger District, Springerville Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache, Greenlee. LEGAL - Townships 8 North, Ranges 29 East; 8N, 30 E; 8N, 31E; 7N, 30E; 7N, 31E; 6N, 31E; 5N, 30 E; 5N, 31E, 4.5 N 32E. Gila and Salt River Meridian. Southeast of Springerville, Arizona. R3 - Southwestern Region Alpine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2014 Expected:07/2015 07/2015 CE Paul Schilke 928-339-5052 pschilke@fs.fed.us Description: Permit reissue to operate and maintain and existing water tank and transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42962 Location: Navapache System Communication Tower UNIT - Alpine Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache. LEGAL - T5N R30E, Sec 1, NW1/4. Near Georges Lake, adjacent to Alpine Domestic Water Improvement District wells. - Special use management On Hold CE N/A N/A Paul Schilke 928-339-5052 pschilke@fs.fed.us Description: Install a less than 50ft tall communication tower (repeater) on Maness Peak adjacent to Forest System Roads 14A and 14G. The repeater would help ensure communication is feasible with isolated communities along the Blue River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42976 Location: 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT UNIT - Alpine Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache. LEGAL - T4N, R32E, Sec 17, NE1/4. Alpine Ranger District - near the 14A and 14G road. Page 3 of 8 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Wiltbank Isolated Cabin Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R3 - Southwestern Region Alpine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 03/26/2014 Expected:07/2015 Project Contact 07/2015 Paul Schilke 928-339-5052 pschilke@fs.fed.us Description: Reissue permit for an isolated cabin used as a summer residence for recreation purposes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40265 Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Arizona Public Service Microgrid System Installation UNIT - Alpine Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Greenlee. LEGAL - Part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 34. T 4 1/2 N, Range 29 E of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. FSR 565. Black Mesa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Facility management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 Expected:04/2015 05/2015 CE R3 - Southwestern Region Deborah Roznovak 928-535-7312 dlroznovak@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of a micro-grid system and maintenance of utility lines. Location: Brookbank Cellular One Cell Tower Replacement UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 13N, R 13E, Section 1. Located at the Black Mesa Work Center along Forest System Road 34. - Facility management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 Expected:04/2015 04/2015 CE Deborah Roznovak 928-535-7312 dlroznovak@fs.fed.us Description: Replace a current cell tower due to failing structural components with a new functioning cell tower in the same location. Location: Dept. of Public Safety Trailer Replacment UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - T11N R15E S21. Located at the Brookbank Communications Site near Forest Service Rd. 300 east of the Forest Lakes Community. - Facility management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 Expected:04/2015 CE 04/2015 Deborah Roznovak 928-535-7312 dlroznovak@fs.fed.us Description: Replacement of existing mobile trailer unit with a new trailer unit. Location: 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - T 12N, R 16E, Section 20. Located at the Job Corp in Camp Shadow Pines. Page 4 of 8 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Heber Allotment Analysis Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R3 - Southwestern Region Black Mesa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Grazing management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/15/2015 Expected:09/2015 Project Contact 10/2015 Dawnee Burson 928-368-2108 dlburson@fs.fed.us Description: Allotment analysis to determine re-issuance of a term grazing permit, what grazing management strategy will be implemented in the allotment management plan (AMP), treatments for grassland restoration and maintenance, and placement of tanks and fence. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43442 Location: Heber Substation Expansion UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - All or portions of T10 1/2N R15 ½ E, T11N R15E, T12N R15E, T13N R15E, T14N R15E, T14N R16E, T13N R16E, T12N R16E, T11N R16E, T10 1/2N R16E, T11N R17E, T12N R17E, T13N R17E, T14N R17E, T10 1/2N R17E, T. The allotment is located around the community of Heber Overgaard. The southern boundary borders the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, and the Northern Boundary is the forest boundary. - Facility management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Deborah Roznovak 928-535-7312 dlroznovak@fs.fed.us Description: Expansion of the Heber Substation permit are from 0.3 to 0.85 acres in order to accommodate new updated equipment and increase security at the site. Location: UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - Section 18, T 12N, R 17E. North of Heber-Overgaard at the junction of Bucskin Rd. and Forest Road 488E. Heber Wild Horse Territory Plan - Regulations, Directives, On Hold N/A Orders EIS - Grazing management *UPDATED* Description: To develop a management plan for the Heber Wild Horse Territory 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT N/A David Evans 928-333-6309 daevans@fs.fed.us Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18916 Location: UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Navajo. LEGAL - Portions of T11N, R15E, T11N, R16E, T12N, R16E, G&SRM. South of Heber-Overgaard Arizona, west and south of Hwy 260. Page 5 of 8 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Heber-Overgaard Nonmotorized Trail System Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R3 - Southwestern Region Black Mesa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Recreation management On Hold N/A Project Contact N/A CE Steven Richardson 928-535-7300 srichardson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Create a trail system which connects the County Park with existing trails. The system would include new trails to get existing trails off of forest roads 50 and 51. Location: UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - Sections 35, 36, T12N, R16E, Sections 32, 34, T12N, R17E, Section 1, T11N, R16E, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, T11N, R17E. South of the Community of Heber-Overgaard, AZ. Reissue Six Small ROW Permits - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE Meckenzie Helmandollar-Powell 928-535-7305 mhelmandollarpowell@f s.fed.us Description: Six established and existing right of way permits have expired and need to be re-issued Location: Ryan Ranch Easement UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Navajo. LEGAL - T11N,R18E; T11N, R19E; T12N, R16E; T11N, R14E; T11N, R15E. Various locations across the district. - Special use management On Hold N/A CE N/A Meckenzie Helmandollar-Powell 928-535-7305 mhelmandollarpowell@f s.fed.us Description: Provide an easement to allow access to private property historically known as Ryan Ranch that would extend 942 linear feet from Forest Service Road 99A and along previously numbered Road 99M to the property. A gate may be placed at FS Road 99A Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44241 Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT UNIT - Black Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T11N R14E Sec. 02. Located north of the community of Forest Lakes, AZ, beginning at Forest Service Road 99A and traveling 942 linear feet following the previously numbered road 99M directly to the private property. Clifton Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 6 of 8 R3 - Southwestern Region Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Wildbunch Allotment Management Plan (AMP) - 0103 Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R3 - Southwestern Region Clifton Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Grazing management In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/27/2014 EA Expected:04/2016 Project Contact 05/2016 Sheila Williams 928-339-5055 sheilawilliams@fs.fed.u s Description: AMP analysis for future livestock mgmt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed/re/asnf Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lakeside District Office Conveyance UNIT - Clifton Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Greenlee. LEGAL - T11S and T12S, R31E, G&SRBM. Confluence of Blue & San Francisco Rivers & continues N. approx. 7 mi. to just N. of Wildbunch Canyon & FR475. R3 - Southwestern Region Lakeside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Land ownership management - Facility management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 03/15/2011 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2015 Expected:03/2016 03/2016 Randall Chavez 928-368-2106 rchavez02@fs.fed.us Description: Analyze NF land at the Lakeside Ranger Station for sale under FS Facility Realignment & Enhancement Act (FSFREA, PL 109-54). This also involves analyzing the location of a new ranger station. There will be 2 decisions from this analysis. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33916 Location: Porter Mountain Cellular One Cell Tower Replacement UNIT - Lakeside Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - T9N R22E Portions of Section 12-14 & 23, G&SR BM. Lakeside Rgr. Station and Lakeside CG within the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside. New site near junction Penrod & Porter Mtn. Rds. - Facility management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 CE Expected:04/2015 04/2015 Tina Sorenson (928) 368-5111 ext 763 tsorenson@fs.fed.us Description: Replacement of a non-functioning cell tower with a new functional cell tower in the same location. Location: 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT UNIT - Lakeside Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - T9N R23E S6. Located northeast of the community Pinetop-Lakeside on Porter Mountain. Page 7 of 8 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Upper Rocky Arroyo Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* Expected Implementation Project Contact R3 - Southwestern Region Lakeside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45600 Location: UNIT - Lakeside Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Lakeside, Arizona. Springerville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Grazing management Cancelled EA *UPDATED* Decision Dawnee Burson - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2016 05/2016 928-333-6287 - Vegetation management dlburson@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Restoration of vegetation, wildlife habitat, and watersheds within the Upper Rocky Arroyo Project Area. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests North Escudilla Livestock Grazing Allotment Analysis Planning Status N/A N/A R3 - Southwestern Region Sheila Williams 928-339-5055 sheilawilliams@fs.fed.u s Description: Develop an allotment management plan (AMP) that accounts for current environmental conditions, identifies a management strategy in balance with overall livestock grazing allotment capacity which progresses towards achieving desired conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47690 Location: UNIT - Springerville Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache. LEGAL - T8N, R30E, Sections 13, 10-12, 13-15, 22-24, 25-28, 33-35; T7N, R30E, Sections 2-4, 10-11, 13-15 of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian (HSRBM). The North Escudilla livestock grazing allotment is located on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Springerville Ranger District, approximately seven-miles east of Eagar, AZ. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 04/01/2016 04:08 am MT Page 8 of 8 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests