Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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
R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Energy Gateway South 500 kV
Powerline (EGS)
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/01/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
Expected:03/2015
01/2020
Charles Call
435-865-3730
ckcall@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposed 500 kV transmission line is designed to deliver power to Rocky Mountain Power utility costumers in
Utah and the intermountain west. Generation sources are located in central Wyoming.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42534
Location:
High Uintas Wilderness
Domestic Sheep Analysis
Project (Ashley and UWC
National Forests)
UNIT - Duchesne Ranger District, Pine Valley Ranger District, Richfield Ranger District, Price Ranger District,
Fillmore Ranger District, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY
- Beaver, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Uintah, Wasatch, Weber. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The project initiates in central Wyoming and crosses public, private, and state lands in Wyoming,
Colorado, and Utah. Project terminates at the Mona substation in central Utah.
- Grazing management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
12/01/2015
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2017
Expected:06/2018
06/2018
Paul Cowley
801-999-2177
pcowley@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will evaluate the effects of continued domestic sheep grazing in the High Uintas Wilderness (HUW).
There are 10 sheep allotments located on the north and south slopes of HUW and are located in both the Ashley
and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NFs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44503
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Roosevelt Ranger District, Duchesne Ranger District, Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah.
COUNTY - Duchesne, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the High Uintas Wilderness in
both Duchesne and Summit counties. The project is located northeast of Duchesne, UT and southwest of Manila,
UT.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Transwest Express 600 kV
Direct Current Powerline (TWE)
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/18/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2013
Expected:12/2014
03/2018
Charles Call
435-865-3730
ckcall@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposed 600 kV direct current transmission line is designed to carry renewable energy (primarily wind power)
from generation sources in central Wyoming to markets in in the pacific southwest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42526
Location:
UNIT - Roosevelt Ranger District, Pine Valley Ranger District, Richfield Ranger District, Fillmore Ranger District,
Ferron Ranger District, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY Beaver, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Uintah, Wasatch, Weber. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. This project initiates in central Wyoming and crosses public, private, and state lands in Wyoming,
Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Kays Creek irrigation special
use permit
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2016
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Proposal to issue Kays Creek Irrigation an authorization for the maximum term of 20-years. Kays Creek Irrigation
Company was first issued a special use permit in 1966 for reconstruction of a water diversions and related water
transmission pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49230
Location:
Red Pine Dam special use
permit
UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Davis
County, Salt Lake Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
Charles Rosier
801-999-2159
crosier@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reissue a 30-year term special use permit to Salt Lake City Corporation, Public Utilities Division,
authorizing the historic Red Pine Dam and reservoir located in the Red Pine Fork of Little Cottonwood Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49231
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Charles Rosier
801-999-2159
crosier@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red
Pine Fork of Little Cottonwood Creek, Salt Lake Ranger District.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache N.F.
Forest Plan Monitoring
Realignment
CE
Project Contact
Charlie Condrat
01/2016
- Regulations, Directives,
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2015
801-236-3439
Orders
Est. Colloboration Start 02/2015
ccondrat@fs.fed.us
- Land management planning
Description: The UWCNF has begun a process to realign its forest plans with the 2012 Final Planning Rule (see: 36 Code of
Federal Regulations 219). In particular, the UWCNF will address the purpose of the monitoring plan program set
forth in 36 CFR 219.12(a)(1).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46267
Location:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis,
Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Weber, Uinta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. UintaWasatch-Cache National Forest.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Platte Petroleum Environmental - Minerals and Geology
Assessment
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/26/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2015
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
Roger Kesterson
307-782-6555
rkesterson@fs.fed.us
Description: Burnett Oil Company has submitted an application for permit to drill a test well. The Forest Service will analyze
impacts on surface resources. The Bureau of Land Management will be a cooperating agency and will analyze
subsurface impacts
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45108
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of Section 3, Township 2 North, Range 13 East, Salt Lake Meridian. The proposed action is
located within northern Utah near the Wyoming border. The nearest town is Mountain View, Wyoming which is
approximately 24 air miles northeast of the project area.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Roughneck Vegetation
Restoration Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 03/18/2016
06/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
Pete Gomben
801-999-2182
pgomben@fs.fed.us
Description: The UWCNF proposes: 3,369 acres of stand clearcut with leave trees; 2,770 acres of two-aged stand clearcut
with reserves; 0.75 miles of new specified road construction; 46.7 miles of temporary road construction; and 15.2
miles of temporary road use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43599
Location:
Western Smiths Fork
Restoration
Project Contact
UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Summit, Uinta. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The proposed project is located approximately 15 miles south of Mountain View, Wyoming. The
project area lies within Uinta County, Wyoming, and Summit County, Utah.
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/06/2015
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
CE
Jeff Matthews
801-999-2161
jmmatthews@fs.fed.us
Description: Project will treat approximately 1,872 acres impacted by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. The project will move
this area towards the desired future condition of a more healthy and resilient forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48074
Location:
Whitney Reservoir Restoration
UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Approximately 23 miles southwest of Mountain View, Wyoming.
- Forest products
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/06/2015
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
Jeff Matthews
801-999-2161
jmmatthews@fs.fed.us
Description: Recent mortality of spruce trees due to the spruce bark beetle has appeared along the eastern slope adjacent to
Whitney Reservoir. Proposed action is to harvest spruce trees (less than 250 acres) in order to control the spread
of insects
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48091
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 9 E., sections
3, 9, and 10. Approximately 30 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Whitney Tall Forb Exclosures
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/16/2015
Expected:02/2016
Project Contact
05/2016
*NEW LISTING*
Aimee Cameron
307-828-5115
aimeecameron@fs.fed.
us
Description: Two exclosures will be constructed to compare current livestock grazing and no livestock grazing on tall forb
communities to better understand these communities and their true potentials. Vegetation monitoring will occur
every 5-10 yrs or as needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48566
Location:
Wildlife and livestock pond
development
UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 9 E., Section 4,
NE1/4 and T. 1 N., R. 9 E., Section 8, SE1/4, Salt Lake Base & Meridian. The project is located west of Whitney
Reservoir on land administered by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest approximately 30 miles south of
Evanston, Wyoming.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2012
Expected:04/2013
CE
04/2013
Aimee Cameron
307-782-6555
aimeecameron@fs.fed.
us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to develop four ponds that would benefit both wildlife and livestock. Two new ponds
would be created, and a ditch and water bars along a closed logging road would be modified o catch water.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40881
Location:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. West Fork Smiths Fork watershed.
Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R4 - Intermountain Region
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Allwest Communications Fiber
Optic Line Upgrade
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
04/2015
CE
Virginia Daniel
435-783-4338
vdaniel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Allwest Communications to upgrade an existing 525-foot section of
copper line with 96-strand fiber optic line. The upgraded line would be installed along the existing copper line,
which runs along Highway 150.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46639
Location:
Heber wildlife prescribed burn
CE
*UPDATED*
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
CE
Soapstone Summer Home #19
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/23/2015
Expected:03/2016
09/2016
Anthony Gray
435-654-7218
aagray@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to improve and maintain wildlife habitat by regenerating aspen through prescribed burning. Also
proposing to reduce fuel loads which have been increasing due to bark beetle mortality.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48018
Location:
Low Pass fence relocation
UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Township 2 South, Range
6 East, Section 25. Approximately 0.5 mile northwest of Samak along Highway 150.
UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West
Fork of the Duchesne, Currant Creek, and East Strawberry Ridge.
06/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:02/2016
- Grazing management
Scoping Start 12/17/2015
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Proposal to relocate cattle guard uphill to minimize sediment accrual at bottom of hill.
Karen Hartman
801-794-6771
khartman@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47958
Location:
UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Low
Pass on Heber-Kamas Ranger District.
- Recreation management
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
07/2015
Evan Glenn
435-654-7215
evanrglenn@fs.fed.us
Description: Install a septic system and add an addition to the cabin.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45652
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Soapstone Basin.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Squaw and Streeper Creek
Road Relocation Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
CE
R4 - Intermountain Region
Jim Percy
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Expected:02/2016
06/2016
435-654-0470
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 12/17/2015
jpercy@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Proposal to provide water for livestock away from riparian areas and improve overall distribution of livestock.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47972
Location:
UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Heber
Ranger District.
R4 - Intermountain Region
Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 02/19/2016
05/2016
Christina Anabel
801-625-5112
ckanabel@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels treatment and wildlife habitat improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46673
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
Project Contact
UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. HeberKamas Ranger District.
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Jim Percy
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2016
05/2017
435-654-0470
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
jpercy@fs.fed.us
- Road management
03/14/2016
Description: Proposal to relocate two roads to improve watershed and riparian health while maintaining motorized vehicle
access to Squaw Creek area. Proposal is to move Squaw Creek road out of the RHCA and move Streeper Creek
road to a new location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48763
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Bear Lake WUI
Decision
Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Strawberry pipeline extension
Planning Status
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - T. 13 N., R. 4 E., sections 1, 12-14,
22-24; T. 14 N., R. 4 E., sections 25, 36. Approximately 3 miles southwest of Garden City, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Camp Lomia
Waterline/Streambank Repair
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kelli Taylor
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2013
10/2013
435-755-3626
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 07/23/2013
ktaylor02@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Description: 1. Relocate existing culinary water lines under the stream channel and stabilize 190 feet of streambank. 2. Install
two water storage tanks and water metering system in an existing structure located within the permit area. 3.
Relocate shutoff valve.
Location:
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T113 N R3 E Section 17.
Righthand Fork of the Logan River. Camp Lomia special use authorization.
Deweyville Spring Improvement - Special use management
Completed
Actual: 12/31/2015
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Ronald Vance
435-755-3628
rvance@fs.fed.us
Description: The town of Deweyville is proposing heaving maintenance and rehabilitation of the Coldwater Canyon Spring No. 1
complex which is a culinary water source. The proposal will address: collection pipes, a central collection manhole,
liner construction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47612
Location:
Logan Peak Trail
Project Contact
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder. LEGAL - Disturbance is less than 0.05
acres within T. 11 N., R. 2 W., West 1/2 of Section 26, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Coldwater Canyon, Wellsville
Range.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Ronald Vance
435-755-3620
rvance@fs.fed.us
Description: A proponent has requested adding approx. 1.6mi of system trail from Logan Dry Canyon Trail to Logan Peak. Trail
was likely constructed by CCC and previously a system trail that was removed. Approximately 50% of the trail
would need repairs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45626
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T11N, R2E, S1/2 Section 4 and
T11N, R2E, NW1/4 Section 9 Salt Lake Base and Meridian. East of Logan, Utah within the Bear River Range.
Proposed trail would extend west from Logan Peak.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pleasant Valley Springs Juniper - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Treatment
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/16/2015
Expected:04/2016
09/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Kevin Labrum
435-755-5221
kclabrum@fs.fed.us
Description: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources desires to conduct a habitat restoration project to prevent loss of understory
and Phase II juniper expansion. Juniper trees encroaching into sagebrush and meadow areas would be lopped
and scattered.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48551
Location:
Precipitation Study USU
Project Contact
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T. 11 N., R. 3 E., within portions of
sections 26, 34, 35 Salt Lake Meridian. Approximately 15 miles southeast of Logan, UT. Project area is adjacent to
the northwest boundary of Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Ronald Vance
435-755-3620
rvance@fs.fed.us
Description: Utah State University is requesting to conduct research aimed at better understanding the vegetative response to
climate change. The proposal involves installation of twelve (12m x12m) "precipitation manipulation shelters" at
forest edge sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45622
Location:
Spawn Creek Trailhead
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. To
Be Determined.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/19/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Kyler McCarrel
775-964-2671
kmccarrel02@fs.fed.us
Description: Project would reroute the Worm Trail out of Spawn Creek exclosure and up the hill to the west.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45635
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T13N, R3E, Section 26 Salt Lake
Base and Meridian. Approximately 11 miles northeast of Logan, Utah in the Bear River Range.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Spring Hollow Trail Reroute
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/16/2015
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
04/2016
Ronald Vance
435-755-3620
rvance@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal involves constructing a new 0.3 mile section (re-route) of non-motorized trail from the Bridger LookOff area to the upper group site area of the Spring Hollow Campground. Sections of two other trails will be
decommissioned.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47982
Location:
Staker Relocation
Environmental Assessment
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T. 12 N., R. 2 E., sections 27, 28.
In Logan Canyon, four miles east of Logan, UT.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
EA
Pete Gomben
801-999-2103
pgomben@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Pacificorp to relocate a 0.5-mile segment of an existing transmission
line onto National Forest System lands to avoid excavation activites on private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45059
Location:
White Rock, Millville, and
Providence Allotments
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 20,
Township 9 North, Range 1 West, east of Brigham City, Utah.
- Grazing management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Pete Gomben
801-999-2103
pgomben@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to authorize the continuance of grazing on the White Rock, Millville, and Providence Allotments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38463
Location:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allotments are
located southeast of Logan, Utah.
Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R4 - Intermountain Region
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Snowbasin GAZEX proposal
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2015
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
03/2016
Pollyanna Bergseng
801-733-2686
pbergseng@fs.fed.us
Description: Snowbasin Ski Resort proposes to install two GAZEX exploders and an accompanying shelter in the Strawberry
area that would improve avalanche control. The proposed site is within the current permit boundary. Work would
be done by hand and helicopter.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47562
Location:
UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. At the Snowbasin
Ski Resort permit area.
Snowbasin Master
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2017
06/2017
Development Plan Improvement - Special use management
Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
Projects
Description: Implementation of projects from the Master Development Plan of Snowbasin Ski Area.
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48902
Location:
Three Creeks Allotment
Consolidation
UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowbasin Ski
Area.
- Grazing management
EA
Shawnee Hinman
801-733-2664
sfhinman@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/15/2011
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
Pete Gomben
801-999-2182
pgomben@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to consolidate 10 grazing allotments (5 BLM and 5 FS) into 1 management unit with 20 pastures
on BLM and 8 pastures on FS lands.Management would focus on time, timing, frequency, and intensity of livestock
grazing on about 143,000 ac.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36707
Location:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Randolph,
Utah.
Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R4 - Intermountain Region
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
American Fork River armoring
project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:06/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
Gary Gray
801-796-4892
gcgray@fs.fed.us
Description: The Pleasant Grove Ranger District proposes to armor the banks of the American Fork River to minimize the risks
of erosion.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46960
Location:
Battle Creek Canyon Culinary
Water Pipeline Project
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the
American Fork River.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/08/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
06/2016
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Township 5 South, Range 2
East, sections 13, 14, 23, and 24. Battle Creek Canyon, approximately 2.5 miles east of the city of Pleasant Grove,
Utah.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2016
Expected:05/2016
09/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
James Hinricks
801-342-5273
jhinricks@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to remove the old toilet at Cascade Springs and replace with a new CXT double vault toilet. Project is
intended to upgrade and improve facilities at the Cascade Springs parking area to better support increased use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49208
Location:
Kimball Land Exchange
Jon Stansfield
530-233-8829
jstansfield@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacing and realigning portions of the Battle Creek Canyon culinary water pipeline to decrease the risk of
contamination. Approximately 12.0 acres of the Mt. Timpanogos inventoried roadless area would be affected.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46240
Location:
Cascade Springs toilet
replacement
Expected:05/2016
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cascade
Springs parking lot on Pleasant Grove Ranger District.
- Land ownership management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/11/2013
Expected:02/2015
06/2015
Jon Stansfield
530-233-8829
jstansfield@fs.fed.us
Description: Exchange of National Forest System lands (19.62) for Private Lands (25.11)to consolidate the ownership.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45602
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - T3S R3E Sections 29 & 30
SLBM. Major Evans Gulch, American Fork Canyon Management Area.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Tibble Fork Dam
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/31/2012
Expected:03/2016
R4 - Intermountain Region
09/2016
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2016
Expected:05/2016
09/2016
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Falls
picnic area on Pleasant Grove Ranger District.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:05/2016
09/2016
James Hinricks
801-342-5273
jhinricks@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to replace 4 of the 5 guzzlers along the Wasatch Front with an improved design that will store more water
and allow big game and smaller upland game species to access the water. All locations will stay the same except
for Lindon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49212
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
James Hinricks
801-342-5273
jhinricks@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to install a pedestrian bridge that would connect the Upper Falls Picnic Site to the Provo River Parkway.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49210
Location:
Wasatch Front guzzler
replacements
Anne Hansen
801-999-2158
annehansen@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tibble Fork
Dam is in the American Fork Canyon of northern Utah County, Utah. It is located 10 miles north east of the city of
Alpine, UT.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Description: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proposing to fund rehabilitation of the Tibble Fork Dam in
the American Fork Canyon of northern Utah County, Utah. It is located 10 miles north east of the city of Alpine, UT.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41710
Location:
Upper Falls picnic site
pedestrian bridge
Decision
Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
EA
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pleasant
Grove and Spanish Fork Ranger Districts along Wasatch Front.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Welch Land Exchange
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Land ownership management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/15/2013
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
Jon Stansfield
530-233-8829
jstansfield@fs.fed.us
Description: Exchange of land between private land owner and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Parcels of equal size
will be exchanged to consolidate land ownership which will benefit both the Forest Service and the private land
owner.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46141
Location:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Alta Master Development Plan
Improvement Projects
UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Township 4 South; Range 2
East; Section 8. Located in Dry Creek Canyon near the Horsetail Falls trailhead (northeast of Alpine, UT).
R4 - Intermountain Region
Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:01/2017
06/2017
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Implementation of projects from Alta's Master Development Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48903
Location:
Bountiful Lions Gun Range
permit renewal
Shawnee Hinman
8017332664
sfhinman@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski
Area.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Pollyanna Popola
801-733-2686
ppopola@fs.fed.us
Description: The Bountiful Lions Gun Range is operated by the Bountiful Lions Club of Bountiful, and operates under a special
use permit, originally issued in 1959, that will expire at the end of 2013. The Gun Club has submitted an
application to renew the permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43105
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis. LEGAL - T2N, R1w, Sec. 17. Bottom of
Ward Canyon, Davis County, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Brighton area sewer project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2015
Expected:01/2016
06/2016
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Pollyanna Bergseng
801-733-2686
pbergseng@fs.fed.us
Description: Big Cottonwood Improvement District proposes an addition to the existing Brighton area sewer system. The
addition is needed for compliance with Salt Lake Valley Health Department watershed requirements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48023
Location:
Donut Falls new trail extension
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Brighton- Big
Cottonwood Canyon.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2015
Expected:01/2016
09/2016
Matthew Lane
801-733-2662
malane@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to construct an extension of the Donut Falls Trail from the Donut Falls Trailhead to just before the bridge
at the Cardiff Fork Trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48020
Location:
Lake Solitude trail reroute
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cardiff
Fork/Big Cottonwood Canyon.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2015
Expected:01/2016
09/2016
Matthew Lane
801-733-2662
malane@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reroute a steep and eroded section of the trail along an elevation contour line to the east. The reroute
would be approximately 1/3 of a mile, and would place the trail to a greater extent on Forest Service lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48021
Location:
Mill D #3 cabin addition
CE
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big
Cottonwood Canyon, Lake Solitude trail.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2015
Expected:01/2016
06/2016
Carol Majeske
801-999-2181
cmajeske@fs.fed.us
Description: Owner proposal to build an addition to accommodate new indoor bathroom. Cabin sewer line will be connected to
the new Mill D sewer line to comply with Salt Lake Valley Health Department requirements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48019
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big
Cottonwood Canyon, Mill D SHA.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
NEON Domain 15 Project in
Utah
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
- Research and Development
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/23/2014
Expected:04/2016
06/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
R4 - Intermountain Region
Elisha Hornung
801-733-2679
ehornung@fs.fed.us
Description: The NEON research sites include the construction, maintenance, and operation of ecological observation and
experiment stations within w/in Red Butte RNA and Vernon site to study land use, invasive species, and urban
effects for 10-15 years.
Location:
Rankin Water Development
Permit Reissue
Project Contact
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake, Tooele. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red
Butte Canyon, Salt Lake County; and Vernon site. Tooele County.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
CE
Charles Rosier
801-999-2159
crosier@fs.fed.us
Description: Permit Holders Ron and Carol Rankin are applying to have their current permit for spring development, water
storage tank and transmission line reissued for an additional 20 year term.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46502
Location:
Ski Utah outfitter guide permit
renewal
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 4
North, Range 1 West, Section 12, northwest quarter. Salt Lake Meridian.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2015
CE
Expected:01/2016
09/2016
Pollyanna Bergseng
801-733-2686
pbergseng@fs.fed.us
Description: Ski Utah proposal to renew their special use permit to continue operating a daylong, guided ski tour called The Ski
Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour, for the next 10 operating seasons. No changes are proposed to the conditions
of the permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48024
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big
Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Wasatch Front 100 mile
endurance run
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2016
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:05/2016
07/2016
Matthew Lane
801-733-2662
malane@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Little
Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake Ranger District.
Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R4 - Intermountain Region
Renae Bragonje
08/2016
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
801-794-6767
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 12/01/2015
rbragonje@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Proposal to pipe stock water to the Ault BLM pasture. The proposed pipeline will be approximately 1.75 miles long
and will be attached to an existing stock water pipeline from the Vernon Reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48188
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2016
Description: Proposal to demolish the pavilion and restore the site to native wetland. This would address public safety and
environmental concerns associated with the site and remove it as an attractant for deviant behavior, thus
improving watershed conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49218
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
CE
Pollyanna Bergseng
801-733-2686
pbergseng@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. It crosses
both the Wasatch-Cache (Salt Lake Ranger District) and the Uinta National Forest (Pleasant Grove Ranger
District) and occurs primarily on the existing system Great Western trail.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Location:
Benmore Allotment Range
Improvements
R4 - Intermountain Region
Description: Proposal to reissue a 5-year operating permit for the Wasatch Front 100 mile endurance run which expired on
12/31/15.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49219
Location:
Whitmore Pavilion demolition
Project Contact
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pipeline &
Troughs: T9S, R5W, Sections 2, 3, 4
Fence: T9S, R5W, Section 8
.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Diamond Fork Campground
Prescribed Fuels Treatment
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Riley Bergseng
03/2016
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
435-654-0470
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 12/02/2015
rbergseng@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: USFS proposal to use prescribed fire to remove dead vegetation, reduce fuel loading, promote vegetation growth
(both upland and riparian), and improve the Ute Ladies Tresses population by reducing competition for resources
with other plants.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48195
Location:
Diamond Fork Guard Station
toilet installation
Planning Status
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T8S R4E Sec.
36 T8S R5E Sec. 31
T9S R5E Sec. 1
.
- Facility management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/02/2015
Expected:01/2016
06/2016
CE
George Garcia
801-794-6761
gcgarcia@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to replace existing wooden vault toilet at the guard station with a new single seat toilet. This project
is a pre-requisite to putting the Diamond Fork guard station into the rental system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48194
Location:
Diamond Fork/Hollows Pasture
Boundary Relocation
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T7S, R5E,
Section 35.
- Recreation management
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/02/2015
CE
Expected:03/2016
08/2016
Renae Bragonje
801-794-6767
rbragonje@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to relocate the current fence across the river into Hollows Pasture to eliminate damage by cattle to
fences at group sites. Fence on the south side of the creek will be removed. Cattle in Diamond Fork Pasture will
have access to water.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48197
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Monks
Hollow/Diamond Fork Group Sites.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Finch cabin roof redesign
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2015
Expected:02/2016
Project Contact
06/2016
George Garcia
530-283-7828
gcgarcia@fs.fed.us
Description: Cabin owner proposal to re-design and re-construct a portion of the cabin's south roof to better support snow load
and distribute snow load fall. Owner also proposes to re-shingle the entire roof with fire proof shingles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47981
Location:
Little Valley pipeline reroute
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Fork
Ranger District.
- Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2015
Expected:03/2016
08/2016
Renae Bragonje
801-794-6767
rbragonje@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to route pipelines through a portion of the Little Valley and Sharpes Allotments to deliver water to three
troughs on the Bennion Allotment and Vernon Campground. A solar pump will be required.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48191
Location:
Loop Springs Trough
Relocation
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T10S, R5W,
Sections 1,11, 12
T9S, R5W, Sections 35, 36
.
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/02/2014
CE
Expected:02/2016
07/2016
Renae Bragonje
801-342-5267
rbragonje@fs.fed.us
Description: The existing trough would be moved from the dispersed camping site which has grown bigger over the years. The
new trough location is approximately 260 feet from the current location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45545
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - T10S R2E Sections 35 & 36
SLM. Just off the Nebo Loop Road near the Holman Exclosure.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Lower Payson Canyon WUI
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Fuels management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2015
Expected:02/2016
Project Contact
06/2016
George Garcia
801-794-6761
gcgarcia@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reduce fuels through mastication, thin-chip and pile burns of oak/maple/conifer stands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47985
Location:
McCune Canyon fuels
prescription
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North end of
the Nebo Loop, near Maple Dell, Maple Bench/Maple Lake.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/11/2016
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Proposal to reduce fuels in and near Ponderosa Campground to enhance wildland urban interface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47988
Location:
Montague road use and gate
permit authorization
George Garcia
801-794-6761
gcgarcia@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McCune
Canyon, off Salt Creek Canyon, West of Ponderosa Campground.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
CE
Larry Framme
801-999-2155
lframme@fs.fed.us
Description: Private special use permit holder requests renewal of an expired permit to use existing road and gate to access a
private inholding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47987
Location:
Nebo Creek Corral
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to
and NW of Nebo Loop road, south of Beaver Dam Overlook. NFSR 70015.
- Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/02/2014
Expected:02/2016
07/2016
Renae Bragonje
801-342-5267
rbragonje@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct cattle corrals that are approximately 30 by 30 feet of steel panels. The purpose of the corral is to hold
cattle at the site until they can be trailered off the Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45547
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - T11S R3E Section 16 SLM.
Up the Nebo Creek road at the junction with and old closed road.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R4 - Intermountain Region
Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Red Hollow Water Development - Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/02/2015
Expected:03/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
Renae Bragonje
801-794-6767
rbragonje@fs.fed.us
Description: USFS proposal to provide water for existing livestock grazing areas in the Red Hollow and upper Wignal areas. A
water powered generator and solar powered generator will be installed to pump water.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48198
Location:
Spanish Fork Ranger District
proposed travel plan revisions
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Hollow,
Wignal Flat.
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/23/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
George Garcia
530-283-7828
gcgarcia@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Fork
Ranger District.
Karen Hartman
08/2016
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
801-794-6771
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 12/01/2015
khartman@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Road management
Description: Proposal to eliminate the effects of unauthorized motorized travel on soils, vegetation, and wildlife habitat by
scarifying and seeding approximately one mile of roads at four different access points. Proposal includes blocking
and signing closures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48192
Location:
04/01/2016 04:08 am MT
03/2016
Description: Proposal to have travel dates that open prior to Memorial Day, align more with gate intervals, align with county
road agreements, align with concessionaires operating plan and allow access to private inholdings and access to
FS lands by forest users.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48775
Location:
Vernon Non-system road
closure
Expected:03/2016
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vernon
Management Unit in Sections 1, 12, 13 Township10 South, Range 6 West and in Sections 17 and 32 Township 10
South, Range 5 West.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
District)
Vernon ecosystem restoration
EA
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Project Contact
R4 - Intermountain Region
Karen Hartman
07/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:06/2016
801-794-6771
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 09/30/2015
khartman@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Proposal to improve greater sage-grouse habitat, improve spring/fall mule deer habitat and watershed conditions,
close non-system roads and trails, remove redundant system roads, and reduce hazardous fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48028
Location:
UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vernon, Utah.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial
status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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