Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
Humboldt-Toiyabe 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
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Sierra Nevada Forest Plan
Amendment (SNFPA)
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EIS
Donald Yasuda
916-640-1168
dyasuda@fs.fed.us
Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California on
November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical
consistency issues.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis
Location:
UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units,
Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger
District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus
National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine,
Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada,
Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along
the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western
Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Greater Sage-grouse
Management Direction
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/01/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Glen Stein
801-625-5281
gstein@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental
impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management
land use plans and Forest Plans.
Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/western.html
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Churchill, Clark, Elko,
Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV
Jamboree
- Recreation management
- Special use management
On Hold
Project Contact
N/A
N/A
CE
David Drake
775 352-1241
ddrake@fs.fed.us
Description: This is a ATV & UTV motorcycle touring type of ride on National Forest System lands. It will take place on
approved motor vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41270
Location:
Greater Sage Grouse Bi-State
Distinct Population Segment
Forest Plan Amendment
UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono,
Douglas, Lyon, Mineral. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Portions of Carson and Bridgeport Ranger
Districts.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/29/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 06/2017
Expected:09/2014
02/2015
James Winfrey
775-355-5308
jwinfrey@fs.fed.us
Description: The FS is proposing to amend the Toiyabe National Forest LRMP and the BLM is proposing to amend the affected
RMPs. The DEIS Public Comment Period has been extended form 12/27/2013 to 01/17/2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40683
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Antelope Restoration Project
EA
UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine,
Mono, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The analysis will be specific to NFS lands on the Carson
and Bridgeport Ranger Districts, and the Carson City and Battle Mountain BLM Districts in Nevada and California.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Carol Carlock
775-289-5128
clcarlock@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sagesteppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within approximately
65,000 acre project boundary
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37595
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Eureka, Lander. LEGAL - T16N thru T18N R4750 all or portions of the sections within. Forest Service lands that are south of Whiterock and Seep springs at the
north end of the Monitor range. Unit boundaries to the north, east and west will end at the forest service
boundaries.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Big Spring Gold Exploration
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2013
Expected:05/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
CE
George Langstaff
775-964-2671
gdlangstaff@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is for minerals exploration drilling at up to 21 sites and construction of approx. 1-mile of temporary drill
roads and minor overland travel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41671
Location:
UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T13N, R37 & 38E, Sections 13,
18, 19 Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian Paradise Range approx. 12 miles NE of Gabbs, Nevada. UNIT - Austin Ranger
District, STATE - Nevada, COUNTY - Nye.
Gold Park Road Reconstruction - Special use management
Completed
Actual: 03/24/2014
06/2014
CE
George Langstaff
775-964-2671
gdlangstaff@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruction of approximately 1.25 miles of low standard road to provide access to patented and unpatented
mining claims.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42471
Location:
Hickison Wild Burro Territory
Appropriate Management
Levels and Management
Actions Project
UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On west side of
Shoshone Mountain Range in Park Canyon.
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/06/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Vernon Keller
775-355-5356
vkeller@fs.fed.us
Description: Project proposes to establish appropriate wild burro herd management levels, authorize population management
actions, and approve reconstruction of water developments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40995
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North end of
Toquima Mountain Range.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
McGinness Hills PinyonJuniper Removal Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Justin Rozich
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 03/14/2014
07/2014
775-289-5127
- Vegetation management
justinrozich@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the sagebrush habitats in the
northern portion of the Toiyabe Mountain Range.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43853
Location:
Reese River Diversion
Stabilization Project
Planning Status
UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lander. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project
area is located north and east of Austin, NV in the north end of the Toiyabe Range.
- Special area management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Nathan Millet
775-289-5126
nmillet@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would replace an existing non-functional diversion structure with a new structure that will function as
a diversion for irrigation. The proposal would also close an existing access road that enters the Arc Dome
Wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34315
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Barren Hills Geothermal
Exploration Project
UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - SE ¼ Section 34, T12N R40E.
Within the Reese River watershed, approximately 9 miles south of Yomba, Nye County, Nevada.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
David Risley
760-932-5821
daviderisley@fs.fed.us
Description: Ram Power proposes to explore for geothermal resources by conducting geophysical surveys and drilling
observation wells in the Barren Hills area. Project temporarily on hold while operator re-evaluates project
proposal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32856
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Barren
Hills area.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
David Risley
760-932-5821
daviderisley@fs.fed.us
Barren Hills Geothermal
Exploration¿Temperature
Gradient Holes
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: Drilling of seven holes on NFS lands off-lease to 1,000 feet below ground surface from 100¿ x 75¿ (maximum)
pads accessed by one mile of county road and 9.1 miles existing Forest Roads. Total proposed disturbance is 1.2
acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32862
Location:
East Walker Landscape Habitat
Improvement Project
EA
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is
southwest of Wilson Canyon, about 14 miles south of Yerington, Lyon County, NV.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/04/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:06/2014
09/2014
Joanne Lowden
760-932-5853
jalowden@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would improve, enhance, and protect bi-state sage grouse habitat, increase habitat connectivity, and
reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire by reducing pinyon-juniper encroachment using mechanical methods.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41401
Location:
Great Basin South Rangeland
Project
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon, Mineral. LEGAL - 6N(25E 1;26E 36)7N(25E 1-5,9-10,12-15,21-28,36;26E 3-10,15-20,27-34)8N(24E 1,3,10-15,22-24;25E 1-3,6,7,9,10-14,1618,20,21,23-26,28,29,32-36;26E 6-8,16-20,31,32)9N(25E 11-15,24,25,36;26E 7,8,17-21,29. Project area is
approximately 15 miles north of Bridgeport, CA and includes lands in Lyon and Mineral counties. Project area is
near the East Walker River, Sweetwater Flat, and the Pine Grove Hills.
- Grazing management
On Hold
EIS
N/A
N/A
Vernon Keller
775-355-5356
vkeller@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to reauthorize grazing on 11 cattle allotments, close Squaw Creek Allotment, eliminate grazing on
a portion of Huntoon Allotment, shift from cattle to sheep on Aurora Allotment. 9/28/07 decision reversed on appeal;
new EIS/ROD on hold.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon, Mineral. Lyon and
Mineral counties in Nevada and Mono County in California.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Keegan Driveway Access
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
David Drake
775-352-1241
ddrake@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of private driveway using a 25 ft ROW occupying a total of 1.4 acres of public land. Following
construction a Permit will be issued for a total of 1.4 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42074
Location:
Mountain Warfare Training
Center Operations Training
Project
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lyon County
Parcel #010-751-05 ////T24E,R10N, sec 30.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/01/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 11/2014
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
Margie Apodaca
775-352-1252
maapodaca@fs.fed.us
Description: Under the Proposed Action a full complement of new vehicles, weapons systems/ordnance, engineer systems,
aircraft, and equipment would be employed to augment the current set of training exercises.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36588
Location:
PMMR Clay Mine Expansion
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mountain
Warfare Training Center; East of Sonora Pass.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 04/14/2012
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
David Risley
760-932-5821
daviderisley@fs.fed.us
Description: Proponent proposes to expand the existing clay mine. One pit would be expanded and one new pit developed.
clay would be trucked off forest to a rail siding in Wabuska.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35763
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lyon. LEGAL - Sections 20, 21, 29 & 30, T. 7
N., R. 27 E., MDB&M, Lyon County, Nevada. Near East Walker River; 40 miles south of Yerington.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Sierra Trail Dogs 250 Dual
Sport
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
David Drake
775-352-1241
ddrake@fs.fed.us
Description: This is a motorcyle touring type of ride on National Forest System Lands. It will take place on approved motor
vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41233
Location:
Spring Peak Wildlife Habitat
Restoration Project
CE
Joanne Lowden
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 01/02/2014
01/2014
760-932-5853
- Vegetation management
jalowden@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The forest service in cooperation with NDOW proposes to restore Bi-State sage-grouse and winter mule deer
habitat burned in the Spring Peak Fire (2013) through a combination of soil stabilization and seeding/planting
native species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43075
Location:
Swauger Creek Fuels
Reduction Project
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Mono, Lyon, Mineral. routes on the
Bridgeport Ranger district.
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T04N R28E sections 26,8-10,15; T05N R28E sections 9,15-17,19-23,26-35; and T05N R27E sections 25,36. The project area is
located approximately 20 miles east of Bridgeport, CA in Mineral County, NV.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Annamaria Echeverria
760-932-5806
aecheverria@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, promote under story regeneration in
sage-steppe, mountain shrub, mixed conifer, and aspen communities and imrpove wildlife habitat and help create
defensiable space.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37004
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. The Project Area includes National
Forest System lands within the Swauger Creek drainage. The project area is approximately 10 miles north of
Bridgeport, CA.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Margie Apodaca
775-352-1252
maapodaca@fs.fed.us
Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and
Leavitt Meadows Pack Station
Permit Renewals
- Special use management
EA
Description: USFS proposal to issue new term permit to replace expired permits for both Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and Leavitt
Meadows Pack Station Permits. Project on hold while Forest Service conducts a needs assessment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16860
Location:
Wheeler Creek Habitat
Improvement Project
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T2N, R25E, S5. Virginia
Lakes, approx 18 miles south of Bridgeport, CA; and Leavitt Meadows, permit areas includes Hoover Wilderness.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/04/2014
Expected:07/2014
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The Bridgeport Ranger District is proposing to improve habitat for Bi-State sage-grouse and other wildlife through
stream/meadow restoration in the Wheeler Creek area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43887
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Bordertown to California 120kV
Transmission Line
Joanne Lowden
760-932-5853
jalowden@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Township 6 N, Range 23
E, Sections 22, 23, 26, 27, and 35. The Wheeler Creek Habitat Improvement Project is located 12 miles northwest
of Bridgeport, CA in Mono County.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
11/21/2011
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
05/2016
Marnie Bonesteel
775-352-1240
mbonesteel@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct 120kV transmission line connecting the Bordertown and California substations. Partially rebuild each
substation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/bordertownline
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Sierra, Washoe. LEGAL - T19N
R17E Sec 7. T20N R17E Sec 1,2,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19, 23, 24,25,26,30,31,35,36 T21N R17E Sec
24,25,34,35,36 T19NR18E Sec 7 .T20N R18E Sec 5,6,7,8,17,18,19,20,29,30,31,32 T21NR18E Sec 4,5,6.
Appoximately 15 miles west and northwest of Reno, Nevada along the Nevada and California Stateline. North of
Interstate 80 near Verdi, Nevada and west of Highway 395 at Bordertown, Nevada.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Figueroa Landscape Rock
Acquisition
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
David Risley
760-932-5821
daviderisley@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to allow Figueroa Masonry to extract up to 500 tons of rock annually over a three-year period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40555
Location:
Genoa Hazardous Fuels
Reduction Project
EA
UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - NW/4, NW/4 Sec. 1, T. 10 N.,
R. 19 E. & NE/4, NW/4 Sec. 2, T. 10 N., R. 19 E., MDB&M, Alpine Co., CA. The project is located in West Carson
Canyon off of California Highway 88.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/18/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Anna Belle Monti
775-884-8103
amonti@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction treatments will occur on approximately 1,262 acres of the 10,140 acre analysis area on National
Forest Lands. The purpose of this project is to reduce fuel loading within the wild land urban interface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42781
Location:
Manzanita Fuels Reduction and
Ecosystem Management
Project
CE
Steven Howell
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2013
01/2014
775-884-8114
(other than forest products)
Est. Scoping Start 10/2013
srhowell@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: Reduce Fuels and enhance wildlife habitat on approximately 700 acres within the wildland urban interface in Alpine
County Clifornia near the town of Woodfords. The project area is within the old Acron Fire of 1987.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42142
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Township 14 north, Range 19
East, Section 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 4, 5, 8, 9; Township 14 North Range 18 East Sections 18, 19,
30, 31, 6, 7; Township 13 North, Range 19 East Sections 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. Humboldt-Toiyabe N.F.
Carson R.D. within Douglas County town of Genoa Nevada.
UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Alpine. LEGAL - T11N R19E Sections 13, 23,
26, and 34, and T10N R19E Section 1. Alpine County California near the town of Woodfords.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe - Atoma
Area Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Carson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
06/03/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
Marnie Bonesteel
775-884-8140
mbonesteel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe special use permit to authorize commercial
downhill skiing in the Atoma area and construction of a snowmaking water impoundment on the westernmost
portion of the permit boundary
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41487
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Centennial - Seligman Mine
Plan
UNIT - Carson Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - T 17 N R 19 E, Section 18,
MDM. Twelve miles north of the intersection of Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) and US 395,
immediately north of the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe base lodge and parking area.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/30/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Susan Elliott
775-778-6123
sgelliott@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to conduct mine and exploration operations in the disturbance footprint of previously mined Mt Hamilton
area on NFS lands and private land. There would be about 450 ac of surface disturbance on FS lands and approx
25 acres on private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42438
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located in
White Pine Mountain Range at the existing Mount Hamilton Mine.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Currant-Ellison Watershed
Restoration Project
EA
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Joshua Simpson
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
775-289-5129
- Heritage resource
Comment Period Public Notice
jtsimpson@fs.fed.us
management
01/23/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Vegetation management
Notice 06/2014
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The purpose of this project is to restore and maintain healthy and resilient watersheds, vegetation communities,
wildlife habitats and to reduce fuels and wildfire risks particularly near private lands, structures and other critical
resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41019
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project
area is approximately 185,000 acres and is located approximately 50 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada within the
White Pine Mountain Range.
Joshua Simpson
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:10/2014
12/2014
775-289-5129
- Recreation management
Notice of Initiation 03/08/2012
jtsimpson@fs.fed.us
- Heritage resource
Est. Comment Period Public
management
Notice 05/2014
- Special area management
Description: Development of a district-wide wilderness management plan for the 9 Wilderness Areas on the Ely Ranger
District, this will also amend the Humbold National Forest Land and Resource Managment Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38334
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
Decision
Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Ely Ranger District Wilderness
Management Plan
Planning Status
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wilderness
Areas within the confines of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ely Westside Rangeland Project - Grazing management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/10/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2014
Expected:09/2014
Actual: 09/28/2011
Project Contact
10/2014
Vernon Keller
775-355-5356
vkeller@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to reauthorize livestock grazing on 7 cattle and 1 sheep allotment. Grazing would not be
authorized on 3 vacant cattle allotments and the Troy Mtn. allotment would be re-opened. (White Pine, Quinn
Canyon, and Grant Ranges)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17967
Location:
Green Springs Exploration
Project
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Lincoln, Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
White Pine, Quinn Canyon, and Grant Ranges.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/07/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Craig Towery
775-289-5125
craigdtowery@fs.fed.us
Description: The operator plans to conduct mineral exploration with a total of approximately 75 acres of surface disturbance
within an approximate 801-acre Project Area, over a period of approximately five years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44115
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Sections 14, 15, 22, 26, 27,
and 34, Township 15 North, Range 57 East (T15N, R57E), Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (Project Area), White
Pine County, Nevada. The Project is located on the western flank of the White Pine Range in the southwest corner
of the historic White Pine Mining District, aproximately 40 miles West of Ely Nevada.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Monte Cristo Territory
Management Plan pdate
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
10/26/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
04/2015
Ryan Lind
775-289-5123
rflind@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will update the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory Management Plan to include
strategies to maintain the herd into the future at AML and to compliment the BLM's management of the Pancake
Wild Horse and Burro Complex.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38422
Location:
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye, White Pine. LEGAL - All National Forest Lands
in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.). All National
Forest Lands in the White Pine Range in White Pine and Nye County ,Nevada (exlcuding Jakes Wash HMA.).
George Langstaff
775-964-2671
gdlangstaff@fs.fed.us
South
Taylor/Enterprise/Antimony
Exploration Project
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: To determine the mineral resource potential of an area southeast of the Taylor Mine by collecting samples from 17
boreholes up to 850 ft deep. 14 drill pads would be constructed next to existing roads and accessed by overland
travel totaling 300 ft.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43216
Location:
Ward Mt Interagency
Landscape Restoration and
Fuels Reduction Project
EA
Actual: 02/07/2014
04/2014
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - Sections 16 and 21, Township
14 North, Range 65 East, Mount Diablo Meridian. West side of Schell Creek Range, approximately 16 miles
southeast of Ely, Nevada.
Carol Carlock
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
775-289-5128
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
clcarlock@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
06/25/2011
- Fuels management
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Watershed management
Notice 05/2014
Description: Reduce the ecological departure from the reference conditions by reducing Fire Regime Condition Class (FRCC)
and reduce the threat of wildfire to City of Ely and surrounding area, and improve wildlife habitat. Using a variety
of treatment methods.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36586
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
Completed
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - T13-16N Ranges 62-64
Sections in all or parts of the sections. Forest Service, BLM and tribal lands surrounding Ward Mt. which is south
west of the town of Ely NV.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ely Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Joshua Nicholes
775-289-5145
jnicholes@fs.fed.us
White Pine County Camp
Success Preservation &
Enhancement Project
- Special use management
CE
Description: White Pine County is seeking an amendment to their existing special use permit to authorize a large renovation of
the facilities located at the organization camp near success summit.
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/22/2013
Expected:11/2013
06/2014
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41818
Location:
UNIT - Ely Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - White Pine. LEGAL - T16N, 65E, Section 7 and 13
MDM. Located within the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin approximately 9 miles east of Ely, NV.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
R4 - Intermountain Region
Jarbidge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Jarbidge Ranger District
- Grazing management
Rangeland Management Project
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EIS
Vernon Keller
775-355-5356
vkeller@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to reauthorize livestock grazing on 21 allotments on the Jarbidge Ranger District using updated
proper use criteria. The 2009 Record of Decision was withdrawn March 19, 2010. Project is currently on hold.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=2837
Location:
Pole Creek Pipeline Project
UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. Jarbidge Ranger District.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Kyra Reid
775-752-1701 or 775778-6128
kireid@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a water transmission line across both private land and national forest system land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42076
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Jarbidge Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T.47N., R. 60 E.; Sections 29 32, Mount Diablo Baseline and Meridian. Pole Creek Watershed.
Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R4 - Intermountain Region
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Big Springs Gold Exploration
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/20/2013
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
CE
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
John Powell
775-778-6129
johndpowell@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to conduct a one year drilling program within previously disturbed areas of the former Big Springs Mine
site. Exploration activities would include drilling up to 60 holes from approximately 17 sites. Less than 1 mile of
road constructed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43411
Location:
Big Springs Gold Mine Project
UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. At former
Big Springs Mine site in Independence Mountains.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
John Powell
775-778-6129
johndpowell@fs.fed.us
Description: Anova Metals USA LLC proposes surface and underground mining operations at the Big Springs Mining area.
Location:
Black Jack Project
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014
UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - The Project is located in all
or portions of Sections 1, 2 and 11, Township 42 North, Range 53 East (T42N, R53E), Mount Diablo Base and
Meridian (Project Area), Elko County, Nevada. The Project is located in all or portions of Sections 1, 2 and 11,
Township 42 North, Range 53 East (T42N, R53E), Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (Project Area), Elko County,
Nevada.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/23/2012
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
John Powell
775-778-6129
johndpowell@fs.fed.us
Description: The exploration project will utilize three drill sites from which multiple drill holes will be drilled. The use of existing
roads and approximately 3,500 feet of road maintenance will be required.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38949
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T44N, R52E,sec 28 and
29. Independence Mountains and east of the Bull Run Mountains.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Walker Ridge Gold Exploration
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mountain City Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 03/28/2014
07/2014
CE
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
John Powell
775-778-6129
johndpowell@fs.fed.us
Description: The exploration project is for 6 drill sites with multiple drill holes from each site using existing roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38950
Location:
Wood Gulch Mineral
Exploration Project
UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T42N R54E sections 29
and 30. Walker Creek watershed on east of the Independence Mountains below Mcaffee peak.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/26/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 05/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
John Powell
775-778-6129
johndpowell@fs.fed.us
Description: Western Exploration is proposing a 10-year phased exploration project with an estimate of 100 acres of
disturbance. Concurrent reclamation will be utilized when feasible to limit the amount of surface disturbance
present at any one time.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43255
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
District)
Overland Pass Habitat
Improvement Project
UNIT - Mountain City Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Project is located in Sections 12-14, 23-26, 35, and 36, T44N, R53E, and in Sections 7, 8, 18, 19 and 30, T44N,
R54, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, Elko County, Nevada.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/26/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
Troy Phelps
775-778-6121
tdphelps@fs.fed.us
Description: Joint project with Ely BLM District to treat approximately 40,000 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands spread across
multiple jurisdictions. Objectives are to eliminate hazardous concentrations of fuels and improve sagesteppe
habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36593
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko, White Pine. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. South end of Ruby Mountains around Overland Pass.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
District)
Smith Ranch Fire Seeding
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ruby Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 02/06/2014
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Aerial seeding of 585 acres in the 2013 Smith Ranch Fire area.
02/2014
Kyra Reid
775-752-1701 or 775778-6128
kireid@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/htnf/landmanagement/projects
Location:
UNIT - Ruby Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Elko. LEGAL - T30N R57E, Sections
8,9,16, and 17. The project is located south of Elko and east of Jiggs, NV on the western slope of the Ruby
Mountains.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
2013 Range Rescission
Implementation
Planning Status
R4 - Intermountain Region
Santa Rosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
07/30/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
Boyd Hatch
775-623-5025 x 119
bhatch@fs.fed.us
Description: Project would build key fences to better control and rotate livestock, reducing impacts on riparian areas, one of
which is an LCT stream (SF Indian Creek), heritage sites, etc...
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41444
Location:
UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple
Locations Accross the Santa Rosa Ranger District.
Robin Wignall
775-778-6122
rjwignall@fs.fed.us
Cold Springs Watershed and
Stream Habitat Restoration
Phase II
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
CE
Description: The Santa Rose Ranger District proposes to stabilize the headcuts present in the stream and restore water table
levels in adjacent wet meadows with in the entire Cold Springs Pasture.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38901
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2013
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Humboldt. LEGAL - T45N R40 E multiple
sections. Cold Springs Pasture triburaty to the North Fork of the Little Humboldt River.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
than one District)
Kyle Wash Bridge and Stream
Channel Improvements
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
John Slown
406-329-3749
jslown@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace inadequate culverts with access bridge to Fletcher View Campground and construct wash channel
improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43991
Location:
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Lower Kyle Canyon, Spring Mountains NRA.
Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard
Resort Chair Lift No. 2
Replacement Project
- Special use management
CE
Description: Remove and replace Chair Lift No. 2 at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40226
Location:
McFarland Canyon Fence
Project
Project Contact
Completed
Actual: 02/10/2014
07/2014
Shawnee Hinman
702-515-5411
sfhinman@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. Located at the
terminus of State Route 156 at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort on the Spring Mountains National
Recreaton Area.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
CE
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
Jennifer Hansen
702-515-5429
jenniferehansen@fs.fed
.us
Description: Project entails construction of a fence to protect Wilderness and sensitive habitat from damage by wild horses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41533
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Northeast
quarter of Section 29, R. 55 1/2 E., T. 18 S. McFarland Canyon can be accessed from CR202, then FS45570 in
the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, NV.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
than one District)
Mt. Charleston Wilderness
Management Plan
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special area management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/11/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 05/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
Jane Schumacher
702-839-5560
jaschumacher@fs.fed.u
s
Description: FS will prepare a Wilderness Management Plan for the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area in cooperation with the
Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38543
Location:
Mud Springs Restoration
Fencing
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area designated by Congress in 1989 and in 2002, including the Carpenter
Canyon Research Natural Area and sensitive alpine areas; 56,598 acres.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jennifer Ramirez
702-515-5429
jramirez02@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of existing exclusion fence with a stronger, taller fence to exclude wild horses and elk from sensitive
springs. Provide drinking water to ungulates and equestrians outside of fence.
Location:
Old Mill WUI Hazardous Fuels
Treatment
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - West M.S.
is in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, T17S R55 1/2E Middle M.S. is in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22,
T17S R55 1/2E East M.S. is in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22, T17S R55 1/2. Three springs (West, Middle,
and East) located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area on FSS Road 45571.
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/17/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Ron Mobley
702-839-5567
rrmobley@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reduce vegetative conditions and interrupt continuous stands of fuel in the wildland-urban interface to
create defensible space around communities and allow for safe fire suppression or evacuation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37616
Location:
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - T. 18 S., R.
56 E.; Secs. 35 and 36; T. 18 S., R. 57 E., Sec. 31; T. 19 S., R. 56 E. and R. 57 E. Along Deer Creek Highway (SR
158), Kyle Canyon (SR 157) and Lee Canyon (SR 156).
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
than one District)
Rainbow Mountain Wilderness
and LaMadre Mountain
Wilderness Management Plan
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 12/17/2013
Project Contact
01/2014
EA
Jane Schumacher
702-839-5560
jaschumacher@fs.fed.u
s
Description: FS will prepare a Wilderness Management Plan for Rainbow Mountain Wilderness and LaMadre Mountain
Wilderness in cooperation with Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38545
Location:
Spring Mountains Wild Horse &
Burro Complex Project
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Wilderness
areas are situated adjacent to one another and managed in part by the BLM Southern Nevada District Office, Red
Rock/Sloan Field Office & in part by Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Spring Mtn. NRA. Rainbow Mountain Wilderness and
LaMadre Mountain Wilderness Areas designated by Congress in 2002.
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/14/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
Jane Schumacher
702-839-5560
jaschumacher@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Analyze appropriate managment levels and horse gathers on the Spring Mountains NRA and the Southern NV
BLM District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=40960
Location:
Unauthorized Motorized Route
Restoration Project
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Nye. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2014
Expected:07/2014
CE
07/2014
Carol Hotchkiss
702-839-5562
chotchkiss@fs.fed.us
Description: The objective of the Unauthorized Motorized Route Restoration (UMR) Project is to close and restore 73 miles of
illegal off highway vehicle (OHV) routes created by unauthorized uses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43242
Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
04/01/2014 04:44 am MT
UNIT - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Routes are located throughout the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humboldt-Toiyabe
National Forest, Clark County, Nevada.
Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R4 - Intermountain Region
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
East Manhattan II Exploration
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Tonopah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/11/2013
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
CE
James Rigby
775-482-6286
jrigby@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is for minerals exploration drilling at up to 14 drill sites and construction of approx. 1,470 feet of temp. drill
road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41680
Location:
East Manhattan Wash
Exploration Project
UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T8N, R44E, Sections 14, 15,
22,& 23 MDM. In the Toquima Mountain Range approx. 2.5 miles east of Manhattan.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 01/29/2014
04/2014
CE
James Rigby
775-482-6286
jrigby@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is for minerals exploration drilling at up to 12 drill sites and the construction of approx. 460 feet of
temporary drill road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41682
Location:
Longstreet POO Supplement
2014 CE
UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T8N, R44E, Section 24 MDM. In
the Toquima Range approx. 4 miles east of Manhattan.
- Minerals and Geology
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2014
Expected:04/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Proposal for continued minerals exploration at up to 16 drill sites in the Georges Cyn. IRA under the 2011approved Longstreet POO #04-10-02 previously approved helicopter-accessible drill sites may also be drilled
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43975
Location:
Sagehen Spring Restoration
Project
James Rigby
775-482-6286
jrigby@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T6N, R47E Sections, 9, 10, 15,
16, 17, 20 and 21 MDM. In the Monitor Range approx. 30 miles northeast of Tonopah Nevada.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/14/2014
04/2014
Justin Rozich
775-289-5127
justinrozich@fs.fed.us
Description: Fencing Sagehen Spring and its associated meadow from excess use by wild horses to allow the riparian habitat
to recover and to protect the spring source and meadow from permanent degradation and/or loss.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41688
Location:
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UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Township 11N, Range 45 E,
Section 22. Sagehen Spring-Tonopah Ranger District.
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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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