Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
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:11/2016
11/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
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:
AZ Public Service-Salt River
Project ROW Vegetation
Management with Herbicides
EA
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:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
UNIT - Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units,
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arizona Public Service Company and Salt River Project Rights of Way across
the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto National Forests. See map on website.
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
EA
*UPDATED*
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.
Tracy Kremer
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
505-842-3445
(other than forest products)
Est. Notice of Initiation 12/2014
tkremer@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: FS must decide if to allow APS and SRP to include using herbicides as a method to manage vegetation on existing
APS and SRP transmission ROW within five National Forests in Arizona.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45771
Location:
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic
River Comprehensive River
Management Plan
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
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)
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:02/2016
03/2016
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
*UPDATED*
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Existing APS Transmission lines on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
Mike Dechter
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2017
04/2017
928-527-3416
- Watershed management
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
mdechter@fs.fed.us
- Road management
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:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
11/2016
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:
Changes to Motor Vehicle
Designations
Expected:11/2016
Actual: 08/08/2011
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL Not Applicable. Roads, trails and areas throughout the Coconino National Forest.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one 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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Plan Revision for the Coconino
National Forest
Expected:11/2015
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
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/13/2015
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/20/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 09/2016
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
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:
Stock tank invasive aquatic
species management
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL Not Applicable. Coconino National Forest.
Mike Dechter
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
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)
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
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R3 - Southwestern Region
Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
NPG Cable of Arizona Issuance
of 10 Year Permit
- Special use management
On Hold
Project Contact
N/A
N/A
CE
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG cable for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the Red Rock
and Peaks Ranger Districts.
Location:
Coconino National Forest
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai.
Several locations on the Peaks and Red Rock Districts.
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
APS Mt Elden Distribution Line
Reconstruction Project
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/25/2015
08/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Proposal to reconstruct power line that services the top of Mt Elden communication facilities. Work includes
replacement of all power poles with metal poles just offset from the existing power line. All work would be done by
helicopter access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47115
Location:
Angell Grazing Alltoment
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 6, T21N, R8E;
Section 1, T21N, R7E; Section 36, T22N, R7E Gila and Salt River Meridian. On the southeast slope of Mt Elden
along existing power line from near the Mount Elden Foothills Subdivision to the top of Mt. Elden at the
communication sites.
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/13/2015
Expected:11/2015
*UPDATED*
12/2015
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on the Angell Grazing Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43534
Location:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N R10E Sections 4-9,
16-21 and 28-33; T21N R10E Sections 4-10 and 13-35; T20N R10E Sections 2-11; T22N R9E Sections 13, 14
and 20-36; T21N R9E Sections 1-5, 9-14 and 24. The Angell Grazing Allotment is about 15 miles east of
Flagstaff, AZ and is located in Coconino County.
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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)
Deer Hill Trail Public Access
Connector Trails
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:10/2015
03/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
*UPDATED*
Flagstaff Ranger District 2015
Special Use Permits
Reauthorizations.
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Location:
11/2015
Steve Martinet
928-527-3418
smartinet@fs.fed.us
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.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
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
Location:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
Expected:11/2015
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: Construct 3 non-motorized trails connecting public easements 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
Project Contact
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various
locations on the Flagstaff Ranger District, 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)
Flagstaff Watershed Protection
Project
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
EIS
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of
Flagstaff, AZ in the Dry Lake Hills/Mt Elden area, and south of Flagstaff on Mormon Mountain on the Flagstaff
Ranger District.
- Recreation management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:01/2016
07/2016
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
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:
McCormick Pit Native Material
Site
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
Erin Phelps
928-527-8240
ephelps@fs.fed.us
Description: NOTICE OF OBJECTION RESOLUTION MEETING -- September 22, 2015 at 13:00, Coconino NF Supervisor's
Office, 1824 S Thompson St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Purpose is to discuss and hopefully resolve objections
associated with the FWPP draft decision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40631
Location:
Forest Road 128A
Improvements.
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/26/2015
Project Contact
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast
of Flagstaff, off of Lake Mary Road (FH3).
- 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:
10/01/2015 04:23 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
*UPDATED*
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 10/2015
Expected:11/2015
03/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
St. Joseph's Youth Camp
Wastewater System
Replacement Project
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/13/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8288
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: This project would allow for up to 12 test pits ( 3 pits at 4 sites)to be excavated to determine soil suitability in order
to identify the location of a new leach field for a new septic system and replacement of the existing system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46632
Location:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
Brian Poturalski
928-527-8264
bpoturalski@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. St
Joseph's Youth Camp is located at 4860 Mormon Lake Rd. Mormon Lake, AZ 86038.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Sunset Crater National
Monument Waterline
Replacement
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Facility management
Completed
Actual: 08/31/2015
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Jessica Richardson
928-527-8219
jessicalrichardson@fs.f
ed.us
Description: Rehabilitate and upgrade the water and phone/IT system at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. The
project consists of the general construction of underground potable water mains and a phone/IT conduit will also be
installed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47242
Location:
Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture
Forest Health Restoration
Project Contact
UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This
project is located within Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument with work located at the Visitor Center area
and the Lava Flow trailhead.
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/02/2012
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2015
Expected:03/2016
04/2017
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:
Coconino National Forest
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
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.
Mogollon Rim 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
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Arizona Trail Gate Improvement - Recreation management
Project
Completed
Actual: 09/18/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hwy
87 crossing, 2 gates. FH3 crossing, 2 gates. FR 138 near Blue Ridge CG. FR 751 crossing. Near Moqui CG. FR
82 crossing. FR82 over hill from the road crossing.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/07/2014
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Patrick McGervey
928-477-2255
pmcgervey@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would replace gates on the Arizona Trail at nine locations on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District to allow
for improved accessibility by hikers, bikers and trail users with livestock and to provide for safer crossings at
roadways.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46688
Location:
Buck Mountain Lookout Tower
Viewshed Project
Project Contact
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:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
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.
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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)
Clint's Well Underground
Powerline Replacement
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/10/2015
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
CE
Location:
Cragin Watershed Protection
Project
UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along
Forest Highway 3 Lake Mary Road from Hwy 87 to Happy Jack Lodge.
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2015
Expected:09/2017
10/2017
EA
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.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:04/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
06/2016
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.
Location:
Coconino National Forest
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:
Hutch Mountain
Communication Site
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal by Arizona Public Service to replace a buried powerline from Lake Mary Road to Hwy 87 and along
Forest Road 632 and 9033H east of Clints Well. This line replaces a failing existing buried line with minor
realignments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37229
*UPDATED*
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
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.
Red Rock 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
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
9205K Road Realignment
Project
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2015
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
EA
*UPDATED*
Tony Papa
928-203-7532
tpapa@fs.fed.us
Description: The 9205K road is open to motorized use, but the area is 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
Project Contact
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the
east side of Cornville along County Road 30.
Marc Stavropoulos
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
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 02/2016
- 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:
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Red Rock Ranger District.
Mike Dechter
928-527-3416
mdechter@fs.fed.us
Bradshaw Ranch Climate
Change Experimental Garden
Array Research Permit
- Research and Development
CE
Description: Authorization of a research permit to develop research gardens on up to 22 acres at what used to be the Bradshaw
Ranch. Research gardens would include treatments to study plant responses to likely conditions that may exist
under climate change
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46546
*UPDATED*
Location:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
Completed
Actual: 09/14/2015
09/2015
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T18N, R4E
Section 27, 34.
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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Cave Springs Bank
Stabilization
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Watershed management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Oak
Creek, along the Cave Springs Campground, off Highway 89.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2014
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
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
Amina Sena
928-203-2907
asena@fs.fed.us
Description: Stabilize banks of Oak Creek along Cave Springs campground. Would involve stabilizing a collapsing bank and
possibly restoring a more natural central channel to the creek by filling in two constricted side channels and
opening the middle.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36960
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 Single Track Trail
- Recreation management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/04/2015
Expected:03/2016
01/2017
Sarah Belcher
928-203-7521
sarahbelcher@fs.fed.us
Description: Evaluate the existing 26-mile social trail known locally as theCornville Single Track Trail for adoption into the Red
Rock Trail System. Implementation is dependent on partner involvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46327
Location:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R4E, Section 3.
Town of Cornville, adjacent to Windmill Park.
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Desert
scrub area around Cornville.
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Coconino National Forest
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:12/2015
01/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:12/2015
01/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*UPDATED*
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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
- Heritage resource
Scoping Start 01/20/2010
management
Description: Redesign entrance to Honanki cultural resource site.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
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:
Honanki Improvements
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
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Justin Loxley
928-527-8213
jdloxley@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T18N, R4E, Section 15.
Honanki Cultural Site.
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Coconino National Forest
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 11/2015
Expected:05/2016
Project Contact
Marc Stavropoulos
928-203-7517
mastavropoulos@fs.fed.
us
06/2016
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:
Red Rock Trails Phase IV
CE
*UPDATED*
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 08/28/2015
Jennifer Burns
928-203-7529
jmburns@fs.fed.us
11/2015
Description: Adoption of new trails in the Red Rock area and decommissioning of inappropriate social trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43876
Location:
Sedona-Oak Creek Alternative
Transportation Study
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ike's
Backbone grazing allotment.
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Rock
Area around Sedona, AZ.
- 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:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
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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Coconino National Forest
Project Name
Coconino National Forest
Soldier 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 11/2015
Expected:06/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
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*
Judy Adams
928-203-7506
jadams05@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2014
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
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:
10/01/2015 04:23 am MT
03/2016
UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area near
Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona.
- Recreation management
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:02/2016
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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Coconino National Forest
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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