Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015
Inyo 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.
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Inyo, Sierra, and Sequoia
National Forests Land
Management Plans Revision
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
08/29/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2015
Expected:09/2016
09/2016
Michael Dietl
707-562-9121
michaeldietl@fs.fed.us
Description: The Sequoia, Sierra, and Inyo National Forests propose to revise their land management plans as guided by the
2012 Planning Rule.
Web Link: http://tinyurl.com/r5earlyadopters
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE
- California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Mono, Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Entire Sierra National Forest, entire Inyo National Forest, and the Sequoia National Forest outside of
the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/01/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2015
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Inyo National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Closure of Sierra Nevada
Bighorn Sheep Habitat to Pack
Goat Use
Expected
Implementation
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Leeann Murphy
760-873-5865
lbmurphy@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will address potential disease transmission from pack goat use on the endangered Sierra Nevada
bighorn sheep. This project is a continuation of a previous closure which has expired.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40094
Location:
UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The project includes the 11 SNBS herd units located on the Inyo NF.
Issuance of 10 Year Priority Use - Special use management
Outfitter/Guide Fishing Permits
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jon Kazmierski
760-924-5503
jkazmierski@fs.fed.us
Description: Trips to: Lee Vining Cr., June Lake Loop, Big Springs, Deadman Cr., Mammoth Lakes Basin, Middle Fork San
Joaquin, Sotcher Lake, Starkweather Lake, Hot Creek, Convict Lake, McGee Cr., Rock Cr., Rock Cr. Lake, Pine
Cr., Bishop Cr., No. Lk., So. Lk.
Location:
Land and Resource
Management Plan Revision
UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Madera, Mono. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. See Project Description.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
08/29/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2015
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
Debra Schweizer
760-873-2427
debraaschweizer@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Revision of the 1988 Inyo National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan under the provisions of the 2012
National Forest System Planning Rule.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/inyo/landmanagement/planning
Location:
UNIT - Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Fresno, Inyo, Madera, Mono,
Tulare, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide.
Inyo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
- Recreation management
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 10/15/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Inyo National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Motorized Transportation
System Modifications
Expected
Implementation
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Marty Hornick
760-873-2461
mhornick@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will analyze system and unauthorized routes for use by motorized vehicles in 13 project areas in the
Mammoth and Mono Lake area with known recreation, access, safety or resource issues.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=44720
Location:
Snowmobile Trail Grooming on
the Inyo National Forest
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Roads and trails in 13 locations, including Bohler Canyon, Hwy 395 corridor north of Mammoth, Mono
Lake, Smokey Bear and Airstrip Sandflats, Deadman Creek, Upper Dry Creek, Doe Ridge and others.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 11/20/2014
12/2014
CE
Jon Kazmierski
760-924-5503
jkazmierski@fs.fed.us
Description: Grooming of existing Over-snow vehicle trails from winter 2014/2015 through 2016/2017
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44759
Location:
Three Creeks Jeffrey Pine
Forest Health & Restoration
Project
EA
Scott Kusumoto
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
760-924-5522
- Vegetation management
Notice of Initiation 10/29/2012
skusumoto@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 01/2015
- Watershed management
Description: The Three Creeks Jeffrey Pine Forest Health & Restoration project objective is to provide for healthy forest
conditions, promote establishment of old growth and reintroduce fire to the ecosystem.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37712
Location:
Inyo National Forest
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Existing OSV trails on the Mammoth and Mono Lakes Ranger Districts.
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. All proposed treatment units lie within the Mono Lake and Mammoth Ranger Districts of the Inyo
National Forest, Mono County, California.
Mammoth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mammoth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Amerigas Project
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
N/A
CE
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Description: Install 100 feet of propane pipeline to connect existing pipeline on both ends of existing pipeline. This is the same
project as the Rock Creek Energy Project. Rock Creek Energy was purchased by Amerigas.
Location:
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T3S, R27E, Sec 33. West
of John Muir Rd. and ending at 924 Canyon Blvd.
Jon Kazmierski
Convict Lake Resort Master
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Development Plan (formerly
760-924-5503
Convict Lake Resort Equestrian
jkazmierski@fs.fed.us
R.V. Park)
Description: Facilities include 12 RV campsites with hook-ups; 6 temporary day use stalls, expansion of existing tack shed
EA
from 225' to 600' sq. ft.; 1,500 sq. ft. recreation building with toliets & showers, game room, laundry; new
landscaping
Location:
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T.4S., R.28E., Section 14.
At existing horse corrals north of Convict Lake Resort.
Sue Farley
760-924-5535
sfarley@fs.fed.us
Inyo NF-Devils Postpile NM
Interagency Prescribed Burn
Project
- Fuels management
CE
Description: Understory burning is proposed on 133 acres of national forest and 25 acres of national monument lands. Small
trees would be mechanically removed on 36 acres of national forest to create fire containment lines along Reds
Meadow and DEPO access roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46042
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Madera. LEGAL - Sections 2 and 11,
Township 4 south, Range 26 east, Mt. Diablo meridian. The project is located within the upper Middle Fork San
Joaquin River watershed, at Reds Meadow valley, on the Mammoth Ranger District, Inyo National Forest, Madera
County, CA.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mammoth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lakes Basin Paved Path - Lake
George Connector
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
06/2015
CE
Jon Kazmierski
760-924-5503
jkazmierski@fs.fed.us
Description: The US Forest Services proposes to issue the Town of Mammoth Lakes a special use permit to contruct and
maintain approximately one mile of a paved multiple use path that will connect Lake George to the existing paved
multiple use path.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45541
Location:
Mammoth Abondoned Mine
Lands Project
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - W1/2 Section 9 and E1/2
Section 17, T4S, R27E. Project is proposed in the "Mammoth Lakes Basin" and would depart from the "Pokenobe
Lodge" intersection, parallel the road, and then climb the north facing hill along a utilty coridor to Lake George.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 11/20/2014
04/2015
CE
Erin Noesser
760-873-2545
elnoesser@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of safety features and wildlife protection features at four abandoned mines near the Mammoth Lakes
area. Methods will include bat gates, foam plugs, and removal of trash from sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44660
Location:
Mammoth Airport Alternate
Access Road
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T4S R27E Section 10
(Mammoth Rock and Old Mammoth)
T4S R27E Section 15 (Monte Cristo)
T4S R27E Section 16 (Mammoth Consolidated)
. Mammoth Rock, Old Mammoth, Monte Cristo and Mammoth Consolidated abandoned mines near the town of
Mammoth Lakes.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
CE
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of new southerly access road to the Mammoth Yosemite Airport. This road will be constructed from
the Benton Crossing Road.
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National
Forest System lands between the Benton Crossing Road and the Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mammoth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Mammoth Base Area Land
Exchange
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2015
Expected:09/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
11/2015
EA
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Description: Exchange of approximately 21 acres of National Forest System land, currently under special use authorization to
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, located near the Main Lodge north of Highway 203 for approximately 1,500 acres of
land in California.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30428
Location:
Mammoth Community Water
District, Permit Issuances
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono, Plumas, Tuolumne. LEGAL Land to be exchanged is located in T.3S, R. 27E., Sec 30, MDM. Proposal includes the addition of non-federal
parcels to the Inyo, Plumas, and Stanislaus National Forests in California. Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Ski
Area.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/02/2012
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
CE
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of two permits: one for a master permit for all facilities, one for the government-owned Lake Mary
Dam.
Location:
Mammoth Creek Road Reroute
and Stream Stabilization
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. various locations adjacent to the
Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/24/2014
CE
Expected:02/2015
08/2015
Erin Noesser
760-873-2545
elnoesser@fs.fed.us
Description: Reroute of the road and stabilizatation of the streambank at crossing of Mammoth Creek and Road 03S09, off of
Highway 203 near Town of Mammoth Lakes. The road is currently diverting the stream, leading to streambank
erosion and water quality concerns
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41756
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Township 4S, Range 28E,
Section 6. At the crossing of road 03S09 and Mammoth Creek, near the junction of Highway 203 and 395.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mammoth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Mammoth Mountain Summer
Experience Improvements
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
N/A
EA
Carmen John
760-924-5518
cjohn@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposal includes trenching to lay electrical conduit and irrigation lines and subsequent backfill and
revegetation. Total area 2.7 acres, adjacent to Canyon Lodge. The entire area has been previously disturbed
during past development.
Location:
Mammoth RV Park Permit
Renewal
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T3S, R27E, SE1/4 of the
NW 1/4 Section 33. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Canyon Lodge, slopeside.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
CE
Lawson Reif
760-924-5516
lreif@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal and continuation of Mammoth RV Park's 20 year term special use permit to operate and maintain a RV
campground and associated facilities on the national forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45546
Location:
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - S1/2, NE1/4, Sec 35, T3S,
R27E. The Mammoth RV Park is located off of Hwy 203, directly across from the Mammoth Ranger Station.
Reds Meadow Valley Hazardous - Fuels management
Fuels Reduction Project
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Sue Farley
760-924-5535
sfarley@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous fuels reduction treatments would be designed to provide defensible space at recreation sites and to
create a fuelbreak along roads. Fuels treatment activities would include tree thinning, pruning and prescribed
burning on approx. 1735 acres
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Madera, Mono. LEGAL - Portions of
Sections 14,15,22,23,25,26,34,35,36 of T3S, R26E & 2,3,11,14 of T4S, R26E & 28,29,30,31,32,33 of T3S, R27E.
The project area is located in the Reds Meadow Valley, Madera County, CA and includes a corridor along Hwy.
203 from Minaret Vista to Earthquake Fault, Mono County, CA.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mammoth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Scenic Loop OSV/OHV Staging
Areas
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
N/A
EA
Jon Kazmierski
760-924-5503
jkazmierski@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to improve two off highway vehicle (OHV) and over snow vehicle (OSV) staging
areas in areas that have existing, user-created staging areas (just east of Highway 395, lookout loop; and at 3S22,
just off the Scenic Loop).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40838
Location:
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Site 1: SW1/4 SW1/4 SEC1
T3S R27E Site 2: NE1/4 SW1/4 SEC15 T3S R27E. Site 1: Junction of 395 and the Mammoth Scenic Loop - East
side of Highway 395 at the intersection with route 3S06. Site 2: Junction of Mammoth Scenic Loop and route
3S22.
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Southern California Edison
Mammoth Distribution Area
Permit Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissuance of expired permit for Southern California Edision's electrical distribution lines in the Mammoth
Distribution Area.
Location:
Inyo National Forest
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T.3S., R.28E., MDBM.
Mammoth Distribution Area, Mammoth Lakes Area.
Mono Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Richard Perloff
760-924-5508
rperloff@fs.fed.us
Glass Mountain Escarpment
Sage-Grouse Habitat
Enhancement
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Description: Jeffrey pines are encroaching into otherwise suitable sage-grouse habitat, creating perches for raptors which
dissuades use by grouse. Jeffrey pines would be felled and limbed using chain-saws and allowed to decay
naturally on site.
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - T2S, R29E, Sections 22, 25,
26, 27, 36, TS, R30E, Section 31 and T3S, R30E, Section 8 (MDB&M). Southwest escarpment of the Glass
Mountains, Mono County, CA.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mono Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Grant Lake Marina Permit
Renewal
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:06/2015
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
08/2015
CE
Lawson Reif
760-924-5516
lreif@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal and continuation of Grant Lake Marina's 20 year marina/resort permit.
Location:
UNIT - Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - W1/2 Sec 28, T1S, R26E.
Marina and resort are located off of Hwy 158, the "June Lake Loop," on the western shore of Grant Lake.
June Lake Village Gateway Sign - Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Description: June Lake Chamber of Commerce Gateway Sign to be located on Highway 395 outside the Caltrans Easement
Location:
Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power, Glass
Mountain Communication
Lease
UNIT - Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 395,
outside of Caltrans Easement.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Sheila Irons
760-924-5534
sirons@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of Communication Site Lease to replace expired permit
CE
Location:
Inyo National Forest
UNIT - Mono Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - MDM, T.2S., R.30E. Sec. 18.
Glass Mountain Peak, Glass Mountains.
Mount Whitney Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Carmen John
760-873-2510
cjohn@fs.fed.us
Big Pine Fire Department
Westgard Communication
Tower
- Special use management
CE
Description: Placement of a 4' radio antenna on a 15' triangular tower in the Westgard Pass area to aid in emergency response
communications.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - SW 1/4, Section 35,
T8S, R35E. Unnamed peak, approximately 8 miles southwest of Deep Springs Lake.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mount Whitney Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Chispa/Australia/Australia Too
Mineral Exploration
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/24/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
04/2015
Colleen Garcia
760-873-2424
colleenggarcia@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Process a Plan of Operations for mineral exploration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38709
Location:
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - T 12 S, R 35 E, Sect.
26 and T 12 S, R35 E, Sect. 1, and T 12 S, R 36 E, Sect. 6. Mazourka Canyon area.
Carmen John
760-873-2510
cjohn@fs.fed.us
Haiwee Creek and Division
Creek Flood Damage
Reconstruction
- Special use management
CE
Description: Haiwee Ck: Replacement of intake structure, grading, channelizing and backfill around new structure. Division Ck:
reconstruction of 2 damaged intake structures, replacement of destroyed penstock, replacement of tailbay
structure.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Inyo SZ Desert Allotments
Grazing Analysis
EA
Actual: 11/07/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing
locations of structures on Haiwee and Division Creeks: Section 6, T21S, R37E; Sec 1, T12S, R33E; Sec 5,6,
T12S, R34E, MDB&M.
April Barron
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
760-924-5532
- Grazing management
Comment Period Public Notice
abarron@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
10/23/2014
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Watershed management
Notice 02/2015
Description: Analysis of grazing allotments on the South Zone of the Inyo National Forest, including the Alabama Hills, Ash
Creek, George Creek, Olancha, and Tunawee Allotments
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40657
Location:
01/01/2015 05:59 am MT
Completed
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. Grazing allotments in the
southern portion of the Inyo National Forest along the escarpment of the Sierra Nevada.
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Inyo National Forest
Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mount Whitney Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kern Plateau Grazing
Allotments Analysis
- Grazing management
EIS
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
01/2015
Expected:03/2016
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
05/2016
Margaret Wood
760-873-2515
mwood@fs.fed.us
Description: Review and analysis of the Monache, Mulkey, Templeton and Whitney grazing allotments in the Golden Trout
Wilderness on the Mt Whitney Ranger District
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34380
Location:
Kern Plateau Streambank
Stabilization Project
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Templeton/Whitney Grazing Allotments in the Golden Trout Wilderness.
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:04/2015
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Erin Noesser
760-873-2545
elnoesser@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement stream stabilization projects in Casa Vieja, Olivas, Dutch, Ash and Horseshoe/Round Valley Meadow,
on the Kern Plateau. Work will include constructing new headcut stabilization structures, and repairing and
maintaining existing structures.
Location:
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Tulare. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Casa Vieja, Dutch, Ash, Olivas and Horseshoe Meadows on the Kern Plateau.
Carmen John
760-873-2510
cjohn@fs.fed.us
Los Angeles Department of
Water & Power Stream
Measuring Stations
- Special use management
CE
Description: Authorizing under special use permit the placement of hydrologic measuring stations on Walker, Ash and
Cottonwood Creeks. Structures include a rectangular compound weir and associated measuring devices.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Section 27, T17S,
R36E; Section 11, T18S, R36; Section 35, T19S, R35E , MDB&M. To the extent possible, the .5stations will be
placed at the apex of the alluvial fans on Walker, Ash and Cottonwood Creeks.
Carmen John
760-873-2510
cjohn@fs.fed.us
Marshall Props, LLC Road,
Waterline & Spring Box Special
Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of a special use permit for continued use of existing spring box, 2000 feet of 2 inch waterline, and access
road to provide domestic water to the Sierra Glen Ranch.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
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Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:02/2015
05/2015
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Sections 2-3; T20S,
R36E; MDBM. Improvements are located approximately 5 miles SSW of Olancha, CA, adjacent to private property
known as Sierra Glen Ranch located at the terminus of the of the pavement of Sage Flat Road,#20S01.
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Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mount Whitney Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Oak Creek Mudflow Oak Tree
Restoration Study
CE
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Todd Ellsworth
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 12/05/2014
12/2014
760-873-2457
(other than forest products)
tellsworth@fs.fed.us
- Research and Development
Description: This project proposes to plant oak seedlings in plots in the Oak Creek watershed on the mudflow to determine
feasibility of oak restoration on the mud flow.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45417
Location:
UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - T. 13S. R. 34 E. SEC.
3. On the Oak Creek mudflow.
Shepherd Pass Trail Repair and - Recreation management
Reconstruction
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/24/2014
Expected:02/2015
CE
07/2015
Jeff Novak
760-876-6231
jnovak@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct and/or repair Shepherd Pass Trail's (#3402) stream and gully crossings damaged by flash flood event.
Reconstruct and/or repair trail tread,tread retaining strucutes(check dams, retaining walls) and water diversion
structures (water bars).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45404
Location:
Inyo National Forest
White Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bishop and Pine Creek Fuels
Reduction
EA
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Heather Stone
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
760-873-2561
(other than forest products)
Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2015
hestone@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Fuels reduction to protect communities, facilities, and recreation sites in the Bishop Creek and Pine Creek
drainages.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42921
Location:
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UNIT - Mount Whitney Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Shepherd Pass Trail's beginning terminus is at Sims Creek, approximately 7 miles southwest of Independence,
CA. The trail's ending terminus is at the Inyo NF boundary with Sequoia National Park.
UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Townships 6-8S,
Ranges 30-31E. Near communities, developments, and recreation sites in the Bishop and Pine Creek drainages.
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Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
White Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cottonwood Creek Road
Restoration
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:06/2015
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
08/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jeff Novak
760-876-6231
jnovak@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve the condition of the Cottonwood Creek Road to address resource concerns and safety issues. Work will
include improving stream crossings to prevent the road from washing out in the future.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45184
Location:
Division Creek Pipeline
Replacement
Project Contact
UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
road is located in the White Mountains at the north end of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest; this is a cherrystem road into the White Mountains Wilderness off of Crooked Creek Rd.
- Land ownership management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Margaret Wood
760-876-6227
mwood@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuing LADWP a construction permit for Replacement of Division Creek Pipeline
Location:
UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along
Division Creek approximately 3 miles southwest of the community of Aberdeen.
Jennifer Austin
760-873-2577
jenniferlaustin@fs.fed.u
s
Installation of three dust
monitoring cameras at Laws,
Santa Rita, and Olancha/Sage
Flat.
- Special use management
CE
Description: Great Basin Air Pollution Control District proposes to install three cameras to locate and monitor fugitive dust
sources in the Owens Valley. The cameras would be operated for ten or more years, year round.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45587
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
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Completed
Actual: 11/07/2014
12/2014
UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - LAWS T6S, R33E S13,
MAZOURKA PEAK T 11S, R 35E, S34, HAIWEE PASS T 19S, R36E, S2. One camera will be located at each
site: Laws (4143826, 384315), Santa Rita (4090406, 398984), and Sage (4009337, 406512).
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Project Name
Inyo National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
White Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Sierra Front OHV Restoration
EA
R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along
the Sierra Escarpment from Bishop to Olancha.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/28/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Erin Noesser
06/2015
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 11/24/2014
760-873-2545
(other than forest products)
elnoesser@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: Restore unauthorized routes along the Sierra Escarpment(Bishop to Olancha)that are continuing to cause
watershed and vegetation issues.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42877
Location:
Verizon Fiber Optic Cable
Placement and Permit
Amendment
Expected
Implementation
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
Jennifer Austin
760-873-2577
jenniferlaustin@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Verizon of CA is proposing to place a new 48 fiber optic line. The purpose of this project is to provide enhanced
services and speeds for residents and travelers along 395 from the cell providers. The cable would be placed both
area on DWP/SCE poles.
Location:
UNIT - White Mountain Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo. LEGAL - TOMS PLACE,
TOWNSHIP 5S, RANGE 30E, SECTIONS 1, 35, AND 34. The cable would be placed both area on DWP and SCE
poles and directly buried with 2-1.25 inner ducts for approximately two miles from Toms Place to Sherwin Summit.
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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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