Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Coconino 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
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
APS 69kv Power Line Permit for - Special use management
Childs-Irving Line
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/12/2015
Expected:01/2017
02/2017
CE
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a permit to replace the expired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower License. Existing
69 kV line that was part of the Childs Irving Power operation and covered under the old license. Has been in
continuous operation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47114
Location:
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic
River Comprehensive River
Management Plan
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/29/2011
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2016
Expected:04/2017
05/2017
Charlotte Minor
928-635-8271
cminor@fs.fed.us
Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek as described in the Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act. The project is on both the Coconino National Forest and the Tonto National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27457
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Line that travels from Childs substation to Irving power plant area. Includes small sections of the
Tonto NF where it crosses Fossil Creek.
UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National
Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Four Forest Restoration
Initiative Rim Country
Environmental Impact
Statement
EIS
Annette Fredette
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2019
02/2019
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.
Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us
Rock Pit Development:
Coconino and Kaibab National
Forests
- Road management
EA
Description: Development of up to 39 rock pits affecting a total of 434 acres on the Coconino and Kaibab national forests to
provide materials for surfacing roads to maintain safe and sustainable road conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34858
*UPDATED*
Location:
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
07/01/2013
Expected:06/2016
06/2016
UNIT - Kaibab National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. locations throughout the Coconino and Kaibab national forests (see
map).
R3 - Southwestern Region
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
APS existing transmission line
permit reissuance
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2007
CE
Expected:01/2017
Actual: 08/08/2011
01/2017
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of seven special use permits for APS transmission lines for up to 50 years. These existing facilities
and are still needed by APS in order to deliver electrical power to the general public.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47057
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Existing APS Transmission lines on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Changes to Motor Vehicle
Designations
EA
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2016
Project Contact
Expected:12/2017
04/2018
Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us
Description: Changes to designations (as currently shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map)for motor vehicles on roads, trails,
and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47435
Location:
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL Not Applicable. Roads, trails and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest.
Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us
Forest Plan Amendment for
Cultural Resource Protection
Standards
- Land management planning
CE
Description: To remove unclear or conflicting standards and guidelines in the Forest Plan which suggest the Forest should
reach a "No Effect" determination for effects to cultural resources under the National Historic Preservation Act.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47505
*UPDATED*
Location:
Plan Revision for the Coconino
National Forest
Actual: 11/07/2015
11/2015
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL Not Applicable. Covers the entire Coconino National Forest.
- Land management planning
EIS
Completed
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/20/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 01/2017
Expected:01/2017
02/2017
Vernon Keller
928-527-3415
vkeller@fs.fed.us
Description: Revision of the Coconino National Forest's Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) that guides
activities on the Coconino NF such as recreation management and improvement of ecosystem health. For more
information, visit http://go.usa.gov/gnzY
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5334655
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL Not Applicable. Coconino National Forest.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Stock tank invasive aquatic
species management
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Mike Dechter
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 02/03/2016
03/2016
928-527-3416
- Vegetation management
mdechter@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Establish clearance for treatments of non-invasive aquatic species in sotck tanks to prevent non-native invasive
fish and other aquatic species from being reintroduced to downstream habitat with Threatened, Endangeredm and
Sensitive fish.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42506
Location:
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Stock tank locations in watersheds that include Camdidate, hreatened or Endangered fish habitat on
the Coconino National Forest.
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
R3 - Southwestern Region
Steve Martinet
NPG Cable of
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Arizona/Suddenlink Issuance of
928-527-3418
New Permit
smartinet@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG Cable/Suddenlink for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the
CE
Red Rock and Flagstaff Ranger Districts.
*UPDATED*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33334
Location:
Coconino National Forest
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several locations on the Flagstaff and Red Rock Districts.
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R3 - Southwestern Region
Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
A-1 Mountain Grazing
Allotment Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/23/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2016
Expected:10/2016
Project Contact
11/2016
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: This project would determine whether and to what extent a term grazing permit would be issued to continue
livestock grazing on the A-1 Mountain Grazing Allotment through an environmental assessment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48083
Location:
Deer Hill Trail Public Access
Connector Trail
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - This allotment is located
within all or portions of T21N R6E Sections 1-3, 10, 11, and 13-15; T21N R7E Section 7; and T22N R6E Sections
34-36 of the Gila and Salt River Meridian. The allotment is flanked on the east by of the City of Flagstaff and on
the west by the Maxwell Springs allotment.
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Construct a non-motorized trail segment connecting a public easement within the Timberline Subdivision to the
existing Deer Hill Trail on the Coconino National Forest in Sections 5, Township 22 North, Range 8 East.
Location:
El Paso Natural Gas Co
Installation of Ground Bed,
Rectifier and Campstone
Generator
CE
*UPDATED*
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Township 22 North, Range
8 East, Sections 5 Gila and Salt River meridian. Flagstaff Ranger District proposes to construct 3 non-motorized
trail segments connecting public easements at the terminus of Brandis Way, Copeland and N. Linda Ln. within the
Timberline Subdivision.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
Description: Install a new Cathodic Protection System within El Paso Natural Gas Company's existing 120 foot right-of-way on
lands administered by the Coconino National Forest.
Location:
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On lands
administered by the Flagstaff Ranger District. Approximately 8 miles southeast from the Peaks District Office and
due north of Forest Service Road 9149T.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Flagstaff Ranger District 2016
Special Use Permits
Reauthorizations and New
Authorizations.
- Special use management
CE
Description: Propose to reissue approximately 12 special use permits in various locations that will expire in 2015. Uses include
private road use permits,ADOT's Oak Creek Rim Maintenance Camp, waterline/springs/storage tank infrastructures
and weather stations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47863
*UPDATED*
Location:
Flagstaff Ranger District
Planting Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/25/2016
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various
locations on the Flagstaff Ranger District, Coconino National Forest.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2016
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to plant multiple locations across the district which were deforested due
to wildfires.
Location:
Forest Road 128A
Improvements.
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities
will occur at multiple locations across the Flagstaff Ranger District.
- Recreation management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2016
Expected:12/2016
03/2017
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Northern Arizona Shooting Range is located east of Flagstaff, south of the Winona Exit (#211) on I40.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 03/29/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
03/2016
Patrick McGervey
928-535-7300
pmcgervey@fs.fed.us
Description: Reauthorizing special-use permit for horse trail riding and sleigh rides.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33854
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: In order to provide safer access to the Northern Arizona Shooting Range, the Arizona Game & Fish Department is
requesting the ability to improve Forest Service Road 128A.
Location:
Hitchin Post Stables SpecialUse Permit Reauthorization
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast
of Flagstaff, off of Lake Mary Road (FH3).
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lockett Meadow Vegetation
Management Project
CE
Jessica Richardson
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2016
07/2016
928-527-8219
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 05/2016
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
(other than forest products)
ed.us
- Fuels management
Description: This project would address the interrelated needs to reduce meadow encroachment from ponderosa pine, to
remove identified hazard trees within the designated camping area, and reduce created and natural fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48084
Location:
Marshall Lake Improvement
Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - This project is located with
in T23N, R7E, Sec. 23 of the Gila and Salt River Meridian. Project area is located 15 miles north of Flagstaff off
Hwy 89 in the heart of the San Francisco Peaks.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: AZGFD is requesting to do road improvements, increase wildlife habitat, and wetland modifications to the project
area to improve wildlife habitat quality and diversity at the wetland by increasing water runoff and retention.
Location:
McCormick Pit Native Material
Site
Project Contact
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marshall
Lake is located about 12 miles from Flagstaff, AZ off of Forest Road 128.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal by Coconino County obtain a permit to continue disposing of native dirt and rock flood debris in the
McCormick Pit.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 8, T23N, R8E.
Along Hwy 89 north of Sunset Crater.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills
Recreation Planning
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Brian Poturalski
928-527-8264
commentssouthwesterncoconinoflagstaff@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is planning for non-motorized recreation for trails, special uses and facilities in the Mt. Elden-Dry Lake
Hills (MEDL) area. The next round of public involvement will be related to alternative development in summer
2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38239
Location:
Mt. Elden Hang Gliding Launch
Site Special Use Permit
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project
area encompasses the Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills area north of Flagstaff, AZ, and includes Forest Roads 420, 556,
and 557. The forest boundary marks the southern and eastern edges of the project.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2018
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: This is a project that would re-issue a Special Use Permit to Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to
continue use of NFS lands and roads for access to an established launch site location and construct two new sites.
Location:
NAU Parks & Recreation
Backpacking Outfitting &
Guiding Special Use Permit
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R7E, Sec. 36 SW
¼. The project area is located in the southwest portion of the Turkey Park area on top of Mt. Elden.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:07/2016
08/2016
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to issue a outfitting and guiding priority special use permit (FSH 2709.14
53.1m)to the Parks and Recreation Management Program at Northern Arizona University for the purpose of
outdoor education.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Brian Poturalski
928-527-8264
bpoturalski@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Backpacking events will take place at a variety of Locations in Wilderness Areas on the Coconino National Forest.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture
Forest Health Restoration
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/02/2012
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2016
Expected:02/2017
Project Contact
05/2019
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: This project is designed to reduce improve forest and watershed health in the Turkey Butte and Barney Pasture
area. Project activities would include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37244
Location:
Wedding Planner Outfitting &
Guiding Special Use Permit
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Including all or portions of:
T19N, R4E, Sec1,2,12,13,24-26,35,36; T19N, R5E, Sec 1-36; T19N, R6E, Sec 19,29-33; T18N, R4E, Sections
1,2,11,12; T18N, R5E, Sec 1,2,4-9,17,18; T18N, R6E, Sec 5-7. West of Highway 89 and East of Sycamore
Canyon Wilderness. South of Oak Creek Canyon Natural Research Area, and North of the Red Rock Secret
Mountain Wilderness.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2016
Expected:06/2016
06/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The Flagstaff Ranger District proposes to issue a Priority Special Use Permit for Outfitting and Guiding Services to
a wedding planner. This permit would authorize up to 10 weddings/ year at established locations.
Location:
Coconino National Forest
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Weddings
will take place at a variety of locations on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
R3 - Southwestern Region
Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
2016 Mogollon Rim Ranger
District Communication Leases
Reissuances
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Mogollon Rim Ranger District will be processing requests to issue new communication leases for current lease
holders at the 5 Mile Communication Site. Analysis will also include treating "potential" hazardous trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49007
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2016
Expected:10/2016
11/2016
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - 5 Mile - Rim
Communications Site is located on the Mogollon Ranger District, Coconino National Forest, Coconino County,
State of Arizona in Section 15 / 16, T. 12 N., R. 8 E., G&SRBM. 5 Mile Communication Site along Hwy 87 north of
Strawberry.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Buck Mountain Lookout Tower
Viewshed Project
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/07/2014
Expected:05/2016
Project Contact
05/2016
CE
Matthew Engbring
928-477-5026
mtengbring@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to thin trees and reduce fuel loads around Buck Mountain Lookout Tower to extend the
viewshed, improve
the ability to detect wildfires and to reduce the threat of fire that could destroy the tower.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42985
Location:
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Buck Mountain LO:
T15N, R9E, Sec. 20, SE SE 1/4, G&SRM. Forested stands around Buck Mountain Lookout.
Susan Lankford
928-477-2255
slankford@fs.fed.us
Camping Areas for Group
Gathering Special Use Permits,
Mogollon Rim District
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Large group camp sites are proposed for issuance of temporary Special Use Permits(SUPs) for groups of 75 or
more people or for recreation events that involve a fee. Camping areas of two to five acres are proposed at various
locations on the District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44145
*UPDATED*
Location:
Cragin Watershed Protection
Project
*UPDATED*
Expected:06/2016
06/2016
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Various locations are proposed including: Long Valley FR 702 and Dines Spring FR 321A among others.
- Fuels management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/24/2016
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2016
Expected:09/2017
10/2017
Polly Haessig
928-477-5007
phaessig@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction over about 64,000 acres within and adjacent to the watersheds that drain into the C. C. Cragin
(formerly known as Blue Ridge) Reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46075
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not defined at this
time. Within all/parts of East Clear Creek-Blue Ridge Reservoir, Miller Canyon, Bear Canyon, Webber, Pine
Creek, Windmill Draw-Jacks Canyon, Long Valley Draw and East Clear Creek - Clear Creek watersheds.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Hutch Mountain
Communication Site
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:07/2016
09/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
9205K and 9202Y Road
Rehabilitation Project
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 36, Township
17 North, Range 9 East, G&SRM. Hutch Mountain off Forest administrative road 135B on saddle near fire lookout.
- Watershed management
- Road management
Completed
EA
*UPDATED*
02/2016
Tony Papa
928-203-7532
tpapa@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 9205K is
on the east side of Cornville along County Road 30. Forest road 9202Y provides connectivity between forest road
618 and the Forest Glen neighborhood of Lake Montezuma.
Marc Stavropoulos
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:08/2017
09/2017
928-203-7517
- Grazing management
Scoping Start 04/01/2011
mastavropoulos@fs.fed.
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
us
(other than forest products)
Notice 01/2017
- Watershed management
Description: Analyze the conditions on the Apache Maid Range Allotment and its potential to continue to support livestock
grazing with the principles of Adaptive Management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35392
Location:
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Actual: 02/16/2016
Description: The 9205K & 9202Y roads are open, but these routes are made up of a network of dozens of miles of intertwining
unauthorized routes. This project will delineate the road alignment and parking, and block and obliterate adjacent
unauthorized routes
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47349
Location:
Apache Maid Rangeland
Management Analysis
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*UPDATED*
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to construct a commercial communication facility, including building, tower and solar power structures to
provide improved wireless and other communication services in the area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47876
Location:
Coconino National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Red Rock Ranger District.
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Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cathedral Rock Trailhead Toilet - Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 01/19/2016
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cathedral
Rock Trailhead in Sedona, AZ.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2014
Expected:08/2016
10/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal by private developer in coordination with Yavapai County to improve Chavez Ranch Road from Cathedral
Vista Road to private property, including road construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17895
Location:
Cornville Community Trail
Jennifer Burns
928-203-7529
jmburns@fs.fed.us
Description: The Cathedral Rock Trail receives over 80,000 visitors per year. Most visitors start their hike at the Cathedral Rock
Trailhead. The Forest Service proposes to install a vault toilet at this trailhead to address human waste issues and
protect water.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48002
Location:
Chavez Ranch Road
Improvements
Project Contact
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T17N, R5E, Sections 23,
24, and 26, G&SRM. Near Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Old Post Trail and north side of Crescent Moon Ranch.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jennifer Burns
970-295-6612
jmburns@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a trail on National Forest Lands adjacent to Cornville's existing Windmill Park. This trail would be an
extension of the existing trail in Windmill Park.
Location:
Cornville Motorized Single
Track Trail
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R4E, Section 3.
Town of Cornville, adjacent to Windmill Park.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/04/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
05/2016
Sarah Belcher
928-203-7521
sarahbelcher@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a 27-mile motorized single track trail that includes the establishment of a parking area and
obliteration of adjacent non-system routes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46327
Location:
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Expected:04/2016
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of
Cornville, just south of the intersection of Yavapai County Roads 30 and 78.
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Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Fossil Creek WSR Interim
Management (2015)
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2015
Expected:02/2016
03/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Jennifer Burns
970-295-6612
jmburns@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement additional interim management actions to protect Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) values and
improve public safety. Short-term actions include using a reservation system and temporary entry booths to
manage day use and camping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47751
Location:
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic
River Geotechnical Soil Test
Project Contact
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red
Rock Ranger District on the Coconino NF and Payson Ranger District on the Tonto NF.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2015
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
CE
Jennifer Burns
970-295-6612
jmburns@fs.fed.us
Description: Conduct a geotechnical soil test within the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River corridor in the vicinity of the historic
Fossil Creek Bridge. Evaluate soils to determine if there is potential for a replacement bridge adjacent to the
historic bridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47760
Location:
Girdner Area Trails Planning
- Recreation management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/12/2016
Expected:08/2016
01/2017
Jennifer Burns
970-295-6612
jmburns@fs.fed.us
Description: Up to 10 miles of non motorized multi-use trails will be proposed for the area near the Girdner Trail west of
Sedona and north of SR89A.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48242
Location:
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UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On
the Coconino NF the WSR is accessed from State Highway 260 on Forest Road (FR) 708, approximately 5 miles
from Camp Verde, Arizona. The bridge is located in the middle segment of Fossil Creek.
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near
the Girdner Trail west of Sedona and north of SR89A.
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Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ike's Backbone
- Grazing management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/30/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2016
Expected:09/2016
Project Contact
10/2016
Marc Stavropoulos
928-203-7517
mastavropoulos@fs.fed.
us
Description: Evaluate the vacant Ike's Backbone grazing allotment for closure due to infeasibility of managing grazing on it
because of size and topography.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46354
Location:
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ike's
Backbone grazing allotment.
Julie Rowe
907-228-4111
jrowe@fs.fed.us
Issuance of Outfitter/Guide
Permits for Hiking and
Trailhead Transportation
- Recreation management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of outfitter/guide permits for hiking and trailhead transportation on the Red Rock Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48243
*UPDATED*
Location:
Sedona-Oak Creek Alternative
Transportation Study
Completed
Actual: 03/11/2016
03/2016
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Red Rock Ranger District.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Nicole Branton
928-203-7501
nbranton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal may include a shuttle operation, bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The proposal also may
include new construction of additional parking areas or facilities, and modifications to vehicle access and parking at
existing recreation sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42125
Location:
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UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Recreation sites on State Hwy 179 North of the FS Visitor Center and Ranger district, Cathedral Rock trailhead
and road, and Recreation sites on U.S. Hwy 89A from Sedona Uptown to Oak Creek Overlook.
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Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Soldiers Pass Motorized Use
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2012
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2016
Expected:07/2016
Project Contact
08/2016
Julie Rowe
907-228-4111
jrowe@fs.fed.us
Description: Analysis of motorized use on Soldier Pass Road and how to bring it into compliance with Forest Plan direction for
social encounter levels. Use currently exceeds capacity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38555
Location:
Tobias/Flynn Road Access
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T18N, R5E, Sections 1
and 36. Soldier Pass Road.
- Special use management
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:08/2016
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 03/18/2016
08/2016
Justin Loxley
928-527-8213
jdloxley@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a handicap accessible viewing platform at the V-V cultural site
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42208
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near
Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona.
CE
*UPDATED*
10/2016
Description: Proposal to construct a road from SR179 to private property across Oak Creek from Poco Diablo and Chavez
Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. Proposal is the result of litigation requiring the Forest Service to provide
an easement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15870
Location:
V-V Viewing Platform
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/15/2011
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. V-V
cultural site.
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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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