Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Prescott 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)
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:
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.
R3 - Southwestern Region
Prescott National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
AZ Public Service-Salt River
Project ROW Vegetation
Management with Herbicides
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Special use management
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:12/2016
01/2017
Tracy Kremer
505-842-3445
tkremer@fs.fed.us
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:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/09/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2016
UNIT - Prescott 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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Prescott National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Thomas Palmer
928-687-1301
tpalmer01@fs.fed.us
Forestwide PNF Vaquero
Outfitters Outfitter/Guide
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
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Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue an existing priority special use permit for outfitting and guiding
(Hunting) for a period of 10 years.Guided hunting activities can occur year round, majority of the use occurs during
the fall hunts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45204
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Prescott National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The proposed activities are for the entire Prescott Forest including eight wilderness areas.
Julie Rowe
Prescott College Academic
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2016
09/2016
Outfitter and Guide Priority Use - Special use management
928-203-7516
Scoping Start 02/02/2015
(2015-2025)
jrowe@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic courses including new student
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orientation, adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, field ecology,
environmental conservation
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47407
Location:
Prescott National Forest
UNIT - Prescott National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Activities take place in a variety of locations throughout the forest.
R3 - Southwestern Region
Bradshaw Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Sheila Sandusky
928-567-1120
ssandusky@fs.fed.us
Communication Site Use
Reissues on Towers Mtn. and
Mt. Frances
- Special use management
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Description: The Bradshaw Ranger District proposes to reissue 30-year Special Use Permits for 15 existing communicaiton
sites on Towers Mtn. and Mt. Frances.
*UPDATED*
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Completed
Actual: 03/10/2015
03/2015
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T10N, R1W, Section 4 and
T13N, R3W, Section 23. Towers Mtn and Mt. Frances, Bradshaw Ranger District.
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Project Name
Prescott National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Bradshaw Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Eastside Ore Reserve - Gold
Basin Supplement
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Kevin Weldon
928-443-8083
kkweldon@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would include placer gold mining operations on approximately 6 acres of land. Mining activities include
mining out two deposits (Pit # 3 and # 4), developing an access road off FR 9262E, and a stockpile site. This is a
15-year project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45680
Location:
Epic Rides Whiskey Off Road
Mountain Bike Event
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 12 N, R 3 W, Section 11.
This project is located east of the Gold Basin Mine south of Wilhoit along the Hassayampa River.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/06/2016
01/2016
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*NEW LISTING*
Description: The Bradshaw District Ranger, Prescott National Forest, intends to authorize Epic Rides for a five-year permit to
offer the Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike event.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48546
Location:
Foothills Ranch Equestrian
O&G SUP
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Route
includes 15, 30, and 50 mile course in the Prescott Basin area of the Bradshaw Ranger District.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 03/01/2016
03/2016
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*UPDATED*
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Permittee
will operate out of 11680 Finley Rd, Mayer, AZ, 86333.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:07/2016
08/2016
Susan Johnson
928-443-8075
sajohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Bradshaw Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest proposes improving the Forest trail system in the
Prescott Basin and neighboring areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48048
Location:
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Susan Johnson
928-443-8075
sajohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Permit year-round guided horseback rides for trips on Forest Service system roads and trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47092
Location:
Greater Prescott Area Trails
Planning - Mid-Term Project #1
Jeffrey Gilmore
928-687-1301
jlgilmore@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various
areas around the city of Prescott, AZ.
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Project Name
Prescott National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R3 - Southwestern Region
Bradshaw Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Jack's Project
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2016
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2016
Expected:10/2016
Project Contact
12/2016
Kevin Weldon
928-443-8083
kkweldon@fs.fed.us
Description: The Project would authorize mining placer deposits from approximately 11 acres for up to 20 years. Mining would
be conducted with suction dredges, sluice boxes, dry washers, high bankers, metal detectors, gold pans, and hand
tools
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45642
Location:
Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row
Marathon
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24, 26 & 27
T. 12.5 N., R. 1 W; Sections 35 & 36, T. 13 N., R. 1 W; Section 24 T. 12 N., R. 1 W; Section 36 T. 12 N., R. 2 W;
Section 29 T. 13 N., R 3 W; Section 1 T. 10 N., R. 1 E GSRM. Big Bug Creek, Eugene Gulch,Poland Creek,
Crooks Canyon, Wolf Creek, and Copper Basin Wash.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/08/2016
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
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*NEW LISTING*
Description: The Bradshaw District Ranger, Prescott National Forest, proposes to issue a five-year priority special use permit
for the YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48554
Location:
River Bend Placer Mining
Project
Jeffrey Gilmore
928-687-1301
jlgilmore@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Route
goes from downtown Prescott out Copper Basin Road, over the Sierra Prieta and back to town.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
EA
N/A
Kevin Weldon
928-443-8083
kkweldon@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would include gold mining operations on approximately 48 acres (10 acres in the Red Hill #2 placer
mining claim (PMC) and 38 acres in the Riverbend PMC), with an additional 4 acres for processing facilities,
settling ponds, and roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45609
Location:
Prescott National Forest
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T12N,R3W,Sec11,14,15.
The proposed mining project is just south of and adjacent to the existing Gold Basin mine, south of Wilhoit along
the Hassayampa River.
Chino Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R3 - Southwestern Region
Prescott National Forest
Project Name
Prescott National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Chino Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Richard Della Porta
Century Link Buried Fiber Optic - Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/06/2016
04/2016
Project- Drake to North
928-443-8013
Boundary
rdellaporta@fs.fed.us
Description:
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The Prescott National Forest intends to authorize Century Link to bury a fiber optic cable in an existing utility
corridor between Drake and the forest's northern boundary with the Kaibab NF>
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48545
Location:
Chino Landscape Restoration
Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Christopher Brown
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2016
01/2017
928-443-8218
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
christopherjbrown@fs.fe
(other than forest products)
d.us
- Watershed management
Description: This project will encompass a series of actions targeting watershed function, wildlife habitat, vegetation conditions,
and natural fire regime.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45619
Location:
Drake Cement LLC Overburden
Storage Project
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/23/2016
Expected:11/2016
01/2017
Kevin Weldon
928-443-8083
kkweldon@fs.fed.us
Description: The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a supplement to Drake Cement LLC's plan of operations to
allow the use of 80 acres of National Forest System land to deposit overburden from its limestone mining
operation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49070
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Chino Valley Ranger District.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From
Drake to northern forest boundary with Kaibab NF along Transwestern corridor.
UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 18 N, R 1 W, Sect 56
and T 19 N, R 1 W, Sects 31,32. Adjacent to the Drake Cement plant off Highway 89 approximately 5 miles north
of Paulden.
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Prescott National Forest
Project Name
Prescott National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
EA
- Grazing management
Smith Canyon and Williamson
Valley Allotment Management
Plans
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
10/2015
Chris Thiel
928-474-7900
cathiel@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze future options for grazing on four small range allotments on the Chino Valley Ranger District. The proposal
may include new range improvements.
Location:
UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chino
Valley Ranger District.
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/19/2016
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2016
EA
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
Chris Thiel
928-777-2211
cathiel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Chino Valley District Ranger plans to authorize livestock grazing on two allotments with the following five
action components: Authorization, Adaptive Management, Resource Protection Measures, Structural Range
Improvements, and Monitoring.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48457
Location:
Yavapai Ranch Reciprocal
Easements Project
Expected
Implementation
Chino Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Quartz Wash, Hitt Wash, Old
Camp/Jordan, Yolo South
Grazing Allotments
Management Plan Revision
*UPDATED*
Decision
UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Smith
Canyon and Williamson Valley on the Chino Valley Ranger District.
- Land ownership management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 03/28/2014
Expected:06/2016
12/2016
Richard Della Porta
928-443-8013
rdellaporta@fs.fed.us
Description: Exchange reciprocal easements on approximately 18 mile of road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29905
Location:
Prescott National Forest
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UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Northwestern corner of Prescott National Forest in the.
Verde Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R3 - Southwestern Region
Prescott National Forest
Project Name
Prescott National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Verde Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Thomas Palmer
AAM Priority River Rafting
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Outfitter and Guide Special Use - Special use management
928-567-1114
Permit
tpalmer01@fs.fed.us
Description:
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The Prescott National Forest proposes to issue to the outfitter/guide known as AAM a 5-year priority special use
permit for a river rafting outfitter guide operation on the Verde River and Verde Wild and Scenic River Segments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40886
Location:
Gila Chub Habitat Improvement
Project
UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Boat launching will occur at White Bridge
and Beasley Flats River access sites on the Prescott; take outs at GAP Creek, Childs and Hoseshoe reservoir on
the Prescott, Coc, and Tonto.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Albert Sillas
928-567-1124
asillas@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve pool habitat by sediment removal, instream structures, exclosure fences, and removal of juniper tree
encroachment in three sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30425
Location:
Reissuance of a Water
Development Special Use
Permit to Frank and Wanita
Melluzzo
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- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/23/2012
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Sheila Sandusky
928-567-1120
ssandusky@fs.fed.us
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Sheila Sandusky
928-567-1120
ssandusky@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to issue a 10-yr special use permit to the Rim Country
Bowhunters Association for their existing site located off Cherry Rd in Camp Verde, AZ.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39106
Location:
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07/2016
UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T14N, R3E, Sect17. Off Cherry
road in Cherry, AZ.
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*UPDATED*
Expected:06/2016
Description: The Prescott National Forest is proposing to reissue a 10-year special use permit for 2 water pipelines, 1
springbox, 600 gallon water tank, and cattle exclosure fence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39048
Location:
Rim Country Bowhunters
Special Use Permit
UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 11 N, R 4 E, sections 4, 16,
20. Near Sycamore Historic Site/Dugas area.
UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T14N, R4E, Section 16.
Located off Cherry Creek Rd & Hwy 260.
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Project Name
Prescott National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R3 - Southwestern Region
Verde Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Thomas Palmer
Sedona Adventure Outfitter
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Guide Priority River Boating
928-567-1114
- Special use management
Outfitter and Guide Special Use
tpalmer01@fs.fed.us
Permit
Description: The PNF proposes to issue to Sedona Adventure Outfitter and Guides Inc. a 5-year priority special use permit for
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a river boating outfitter guide operation on the Verde River and Verde Wild and Scenic River segments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40889
Location:
West Mingus Avenue Project
UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Boat launching will occur at Skidmore,
Big Notti, Black Canyon, White Bridge, Clear Creek and Beasley Flats River access sites on the PNF. Take outs
at Gap Creek, Childs, and Horseshoe resvr.
- Recreation management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Thomas Palmer
928-567-1114
tpalmer01@fs.fed.us
Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to develop a trailhead and system of trails, in coordination with the City of
Cottonwood, along FR493 (West Mingus Avenue) in the Cottonwood and Clarkdale Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40891
Location:
UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed
project occurs southwest of Cottonwood, AZ along FR493 (West Mingus Avenue).
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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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