Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Angeles 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 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Southern California National - Land management planning Forests Land Management Plan Amendment EIS In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 01/17/2014 Expected:10/2014 Robert Hawkins 916-849-8037 rhhawkins@fs.fed.us Description: The Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino national forests propose to amend their land management plans with new guidance for roadless area management and land management plan monitoring. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35130 Location: UNIT - Cleveland National Forest All Units, Los Padres National Forest All Units, San Bernardino National Forest All Units, Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino National Forests. R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) Angeles National Forest Defensible Space Project 10/2014 - Fuels management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/09/2014 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 08/2014 Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Justin Seastrand 626-574-5278 commentspacificsouthwestangeles@fs.fed.us Description: Expanding Hazard Reduction for landowners with habitable structures within 300 feet of the forest boundary. Project will establish defensible space around structures to the extent necessary to comply with state and county fire codes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35149 Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of private property adjacent to National Forest System lands across the Angeles National Forest. Primarly in north cental Los Angeles County with some areas in easter San Bernardino County. Page 1 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Angeles National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) Lorraine Gerchas 626-574-5281 lmgerchas@fs.fed.us Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Supplemental EIS - Special use management EIS Description: Proposal is to implement Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommendations on an already approved transmission line. On National Forest System lands, marker balls would be added to 111 wire spans, and aviation lights to 3 towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41924 Location: In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/13/2014 Expected:07/2014 UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Two utility corridors south of Acton, CA. One southwest toward the Gould Substation off of Highway 2 in La Canada; the other southeast toward Duarte and the Rio Hondo Substation. Angeles National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Non-Native Aquatic Species Removal in Mountain YellowLegged Frog Habitat. CE *NEW LISTING* 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Nathan Sill - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2014 09/2014 626-574-5328 - Fuels management Scoping Start 08/07/2014 nsill@fs.fed.us - Watershed management Description: This project will remove non-native aquatic species within the South Fork Big Rock Creek, Dorr Canyon, Little Rock Creek, Devils Canyon, Bear Creek, Vincent and Bear Gulch and will involve the use of nets, traps and backpack electroshockers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45086 Location: Angeles National Forest 09/2014 UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project will occur within the drainages described below and are located within the Pleasant View, San Gabriel, and Sheep Mountain Wilderness Areas. Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 2 of 10 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Big Tujunga Dam and Maple Canyon Sediment Placement Site - Special use management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 05/11/2012 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2014 Expected:01/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 07/2015 Graham Breakwell 818-899-1900 ext. 243 grahambreakwell@fs.fe d.us Description: LA County proposes to remove up to 4.4mm cubic yards of sediment from Big Tujunga Reservoir, and place it in the adjacent Maple Canyon, a designated disposal site. Big Tujunga Reservoir will be dewatered through dam valves and mechanical pumping. Web Link: http://ladpw.org/wrd/Removal/BigTujunga/index.cfm?Project=BigTujunga&site=wrd Location: CalTrans SH2 - regrading and removal of overhanging unstable thick soil mantle UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Tujunga Dam and Maple Canyon are approximately 9 miles up Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Sunland, and 6 miles north of La Canada. - Special use management In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:02/2013 02/2013 CE Graham Breakwell 818-899-1900 grahambreakwell@fs.fe d.us Description: CalTrans SH2 - regrade and remove overhanging unstable thick soil mantle. A soldier-pile debris catchment wall is proposed at the toe of the regraded slope. The proposed wall will catch the hazard falling material and prevent blockage of SH2. Location: Dawn Mine Entry Access Control Project UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Angeles Crest Highway SH2 - MM 32.5 - South side. Angeles Crest Highway - SH2 - MM 32.5 - South side. - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 05/28/2014 CE Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Mike McIntyre 818-899-1900 mmcintyre@fs.fed.us Description: The Angeles National Forest proposes to improve public safety and comply with the direction of Forest Service Manual 2840.3 by eliminating human entry into the abandoned historic Dawn Mine. Closure methods will be selected on site-specific conditions Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - The Dawn Mine is located in the SW1/4 of Section 27, T.2N, R.12W, SBBM, on the Pasadena, CA 7.5' Series Topographic Map. UTM coordinates are Zone 11, 395960E and 3787720m to 394849mN. The Dawn Mine is located in the SW1/4 of Section 27, T.2N, R.12W, SBBM, on the Pasadena, CA 7.5' Series Topographic Map. UTM coordinates are Zone 11, 395960E and 3787720m to 394849mN. Page 3 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Los Angeles River (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Little Tujunga West Fuels Treatment Project - Fuels management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region N/A CE Scott Lowden 818-899-1900 slowden@fs.fed.us Description: Hazardous fuel reduction with handcrews, masticators, chipping, pile burning and broadcast burning, adjacent to LA City and LA County. This is in the Kagel and Lopez Canyon areas. Location: Los Angeles County- Big Tujunga Canyon Highway Maintenance UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T2N, R14 W, Sec. 5, 6; T2N, R15W, Sec.1; T3N, R14W, Sec. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33. Lopez, Kagel, and Little Tujunga Canyon areas. - Special use management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/19/2014 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 07/2014 Expected:08/2014 10/2014 Graham Breakwell 818-899-1900 ext. 243 grahambreakwell@fs.fe d.us Description: An unreinforced wall of 450' length and 20' high is severely eroded by constant water scouring. The proposal is to reinforce this wall with riprap. A temporary water diversion structure will be placed in the middle of the streambed to divert water. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35963 Location: Pacoima Reservoir Sediment Removal UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Tujunga Canyon Road MM 0.40. - Special use management EIS Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2014 Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Graham Breakwell 818-899-1900 grahambreakwell@fs.fe d.us Description: LA County Dept. of Public Works has proposed excavation of up to 5.4 million cubic yards of sediment from behind Pacoima Dam. The project would load sediment onto conveyors to Lopez Basis, where it would be trucked to existing pits in Sun Valley. Location: Angeles National Forest 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Los Angeles River. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - CA/LOSANGELES/District 27/ Section/Township/Range 27-3-N-14-W-19. Pacoima Reservoir, 3 miles north of San Fernando, CA. San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 4 of 10 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision San Gabriel River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Nathan Sill 626-574-5328 nsill@fs.fed.us Aquatic Invasive Removal in Devils Canyon, San Gabriel Wilderness Area - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management CE Description: The proposal will remove aquatic non-native species within Devils Canyon. The project will involve the use of nets and backpack electroshokers to remove non-native species that prey on the federally endangered mountain yellow-legged frog. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42161 Location: Johnstone Peak Communications Site - LA County Sherriff's Department Cancelled N/A N/A UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in the San Gabriel Wilderness Area. The project area is located south of Highway 2 and east of Chilao in the Devils Canyon stream. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/12/2013 Expected:03/2014 04/2014 CE Graham Breakwell 818-899-1900 grahambreakwell@fs.fe d.us Description: Install new 50' monopole at Johnstone Peak. The monopole will support microwave dishes and VHF/UHF antennaes. This project will improve operational reliability and enhance public safety. Location: San Gabriel River Ranger District Administrative Sites Defense Zones and Evacuation Routes UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This facility is in the San Dimas Experimental Forest and #9, of 10 facilities, on Johnstone Communications Site. This site is accessed via Blue Bird Motorway, 1N17, and the Sycamore Canyon Road. - Fuels management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/02/2014 CE Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Daniel O'Connor 626-388-6013 commentspacificsouthwestangeles-sangabrielriver@fs.fed.us Description: The District is proposing to cut and clear vegetation to provide defensible space and evacuation routes for administrative and recreation sites, recreation cabins, and communication sites, to protect infrastructure from wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44479 Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - San Gabriel River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various sites and permitted areas under special use permit across the San Gabriel River Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest. The two primary areas are San Gabriel and Mt. Baldy Canyon. Page 5 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Big Pines Hazardous Fuels Reduction Continuation - Fuels management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 Expected:08/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 10/2014 CE Karen Bauman 661-296-9710 kbauman@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to continue removal of hazardous vegetation by mechanical means across 947 acres near the community of Big Pines, in order to protect community evacuation routes and various infrastructure from the threat of wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38101 Location: Big Pines Recreation Area reissuance of concessionaire special use permit UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The area known as Big Pines, west of the town of Wrightwood, CA, and northwest of Big Pines along the Big Pines Highway. - Recreation management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 CE Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 x230 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.u s Description: The current concessionaire special use permit will expire December 31, 2013. Forest proposes to put out a propectus to receive bids for concessionaire operations and maintenance of campgrounds. Location: Black Oak Mistletoe Project 2010 CE Tasha Hernandez - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A 661-296-9710 x242 (other than forest products) thernandez@fs.fed.us - Watershed management Description: This project intends to focus on restoration of the Black Oak stand through management of the mistletoe infestation using several eradication techniques and by promoting understory regeneration through planting. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30127 Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sect 35, NE 1/4 Sec 32, NW 1/4 Sec 33, T4N, R8W; and N1/2 Sec 5, T3N, R8W, SBBM. Big Pines Recreation Area. UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The proposed project area is located on the Sawmill/Liebre Ridge of the Santa Clara Mojave River Ranger District on the Angeles National Forest. It runs along the Forest Road 7N23. Page 6 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Pete Johnston 661-269-2808, ext 239 pjohnston@fs.fed.us Boquet Canyon Recreation Residence Tract Special Use Reissuance - Special use management EA Description: Proposal to reissue or amend Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residence Special Use Permits. New permits or amendments would provide protection measures for the unarmored threespine stickleback, an endagered fish, and to the adjacent riparian area. Location: Frenchman's Flat Recreation Area SSTs CE On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boquet Canyon Tract recreational residences on the Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District. Diane McCombs - Heritage resource On Hold N/A N/A 661-296-9710 management dhmccombs@fs.fed.us - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Description: This proposal is to construct six vault toilet buildings [SSTs] within the Frenchman's Flat area. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T6N, R18W, Sec. 2 S1/2, Sec. 11 NE1/4, Sec. 12 W1/2, Sec. 13 W1/2, Sec. 14 N1/2, SBBM. Frenchman's Flat Recreation Area. Golden State Water Co. - Sheep - Special use management Creek Canyon Tank On Hold N/A N/A CE Joseph Holzinger 661-296-9710 jholzinger@fs.fed.us Description: Issue new special use permit and then determine whether to amend special use authorization to replace and increase amount of storage from 25,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons. Location: Littlerock Reservoir Sediment Removal Project UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T.3N., R.7W., Section 18. Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest. - Special use management On Hold EIS N/A N/A Wilburn Blount 661-269-2808 wmblount@fs.fed.us Description: Palmdale Water District proposes to remove approx. 500,000 cubic yards of sediment from the reservoir, and haul it to a waste facility near Palmdale. A concrete grade control structure will be built to reduce future sedimentation. Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T.5N., R.11W., Within Parts of Section 27 and 35 of the SBBMD ,. Littlerock Reservoir is approximately 3.5 miles south of the unincorporated community of Littlerock, on Highway 138; and 8.5 miles southeast of Palmdale. Page 7 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Mt. Waterman Ski Resort Summer Mt. Biking - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 05/13/2013 Expected:09/2014 Expected Implementation R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 Ext. 230 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.u s Description: Mt. Waterman Ski Resort proposes to allow summer Mt. Biking within their permitted area. Approx. 10 miles of single track trail would be constructed and maintained by resort staff and volunteers, adjacent to and within existing ski runs and roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42118 Location: Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Line 63 Re-Route Project Contact UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T 3N R 10 W: Section 16 Waterman Mountain Quad. Mt. Waterman is located off the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2), approximately 33 miles east of La Canada/Flintridge. - Special use management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/19/2014 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 10/2014 Expected:11/2014 12/2014 Evalds Rimbenieks 661-269-2808 ext. 230 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.u s Description: PAALP is proposing to re-route a 14,000 foot segment of Line 63, to meet requirements of the US EPA Consent Decree(2010) for returning crude oil into Line. The pipe will be installed via a combination of convential trenching and horizontal drilling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43552 Location: Rio Hondo Saugus Idle Line Removal CE Justin Seastrand - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/17/2014 10/2014 626-574-5278 - Watershed management jseastrand@fs.fed.us - Special use management Description: A proposal to issue So. CA Edison a short term special use permit for removal and restoration of 2 miles of idle electrical transmission line, and 1.3 miles of access road. Towers will be removed by helicopter with no ground disturbance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45074 Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T6N, R17W, Sec 8, 16, 17, 21. Project area is located north of Castaic, east of Interstate 5. Majority of the re-route will be within existing line 2000 ROW. Re-Route would replace the segment of Line 63 between MP 37.6 to 40.3. UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Aliso Canyon near the community of Acton, California. Page 8 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Sawmill Liebre Forest Health Project 2010 CE Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Tasha Hernandez - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2012 05/2012 661-296-9710 x242 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/16/2009 thernandez@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The project consists of pruning lower branches, removing competing brush, opening canopy cover, clearing a perimeter fuelbreak, and replanting trees at six forestry plantations. Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. The six plantations are primarily located along Liebre Mountain Ridge between the Old Ridge Route on the west and Lake Hughes on the east. Sprint Communications - Special use management Telephone & Telegraph Right of Way Permit Renewal In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/16/2007 Expected:06/2012 06/2012 CE Evalds Rimbenieks 661-296-9710 erimbenieks02@fs.fed.u s Description: Renewal of Sprint Communications Telephone & Telegraph Right of Way Permit for 10 years for a buried fiber optic cable that runs through the Soledad Canyon area along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. ROW is 2,229' long and and 20' wide, 1.02 ac Location: Teresita Pines Organization Camp Construction UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Project begins on FS land at T4N, R14W, Sec 15 and ends at T4N, R14W, Sec 11. Buried cable runs along Southern Pacific Railroad tracks in Soledad Canyon. - Special use management On Hold EA N/A N/A Joseph Holzinger 661-296-9710 jholzinger@fs.fed.us Description: The camp is proposing to modify some of the existing building and construct new facilities including a parking area. Location: 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - T4N, R8W Section 33. Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest. Page 9 of 10 Angeles National Forest Project Name Angeles National Forest Project Purpose Decision Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Williamson Rock and Pacific Crest Trail EIS Planning Status - Recreation management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/25/2013 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2015 Expected:09/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 09/2015 Jose Henriquez-Santos 626-574-5277 commentspacificsouthwestangeles@fs.fed.us Description: A proposal to provide limited recreational access to a critical wildlife habitat area, with seasonal and long term closures, a user permit system, and construction of a trail, trail bridge, and minor improvements to staging areas and trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43405 Location: UNIT - Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles. LEGAL - Portions of T 3N, R9W, Section 7; and T 3N, R10W, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14; SBBM. Near the confluence of Cooper Canyon and Little Rock Creek, partially within the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness, north of Highway 2. 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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 10/01/2014 08:49 am MT Page 10 of 10 Angeles National Forest