Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 Klamath 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) Six Rivers Road Maintenance CE Adam Dresser 07/2015 - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:07/2015 707-441-3618 - Facility management Scoping Start 12/09/2014 adresser@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: This project will maintain forest roads on Six Rivers National Forest and the Ukonom District of Klamath National Forest. Activities include brushing, blading, grading, spot rocking, installing drainage dips, culvert cleaning and replacement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45323 Location: UNIT - Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All Forest Service system roads with Six Rivers National Forest and the Ukonom District of Klamath National Forest. R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Klamath National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) Dressler Access Road Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 CE James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: This is a reissuance of a Special Use permit covering an existing right-of-way 2,640 feet long, 12 feet wide, containing approximately .73 acres. NCRWQCB - water board waiver not applicable. Location: Yreka Service Center Floodplain Modification UNIT - Klamath National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Sections 20 and 21, T. 40 S., R. 1 E., Williamette Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. - Watershed management - Facility management EIS Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 03/2015 Expected:12/2015 05/2016 Brian Thomas 530-841-4547 bthomas01@fs.fed.us Description: Modification of the 100-year floodplain surrounding the Yreka Service Center by lowering the ground in some areas and raising it in others. Small buildings will be removed or relocated; a bridge will be relocated on site. NCRWQCB waiver- not eligible Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Klamath National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1030 S. Main Street in Yreka, CA. It is part of the Yreka City, Yreka Creek 7th field watershed (HUC 18010207050204) within the Yreka Creek 6th field watershed (HUC 180102070502). Page 1 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision EIS - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/13/2015 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2015 Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Klamath National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Westside Fire Recovery Project Expected Implementation Expected:07/2015 07/2015 Andrew Skowlund 218-229-8830 amskowlund@fs.fed.us Description: Project was developed in response to landscape-level ecosystem needs due to the high intensity and severity of effects of the 2014 Fire Season. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45579 Location: Klamath National Forest UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District, Scott River Ranger District, Salmon River Ranger District. STATE California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located within the Beaver Fire, Happy Camp Complex Fire, and Whites Fire perimeters. Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Bray and Horsethief Grazing Allotment Analysis - Grazing management EA In Progress: Scoping Start 06/06/2014 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2015 Expected:12/2015 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 02/2016 Kelby Witherspoon 530-398-5767 esbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: To inform the responsible official of the environmental consequences of re-authorizing livestock grazing. NCWQCB 2010 Cat B Waiver. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41645 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43 north, R10 west sections 2, 3, 10, 11, T44 north, R10 east sections 2-4, 10-15, 22-28, 33-36, T44 north, R10 west sections 34 & 35 T45 north, R10 west T46 north, R2 west sections 31, 32. The projects are located: Bray 13 miles SE of Macdoel CA, Horsethief 10 miles SW of Macdoel CA-5th field WS Butte Creek, Antelope Creek-Red Rock and Little Shasta RiverSee comments for 7thfield HUC's. Page 2 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Cooke's Phacelia Habitat Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:08/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 09/2015 CE Marla Knight 530-841-4425 maknight@fs.fed.us Description: Improve habitat for Phacelia cookei to change a downward trend in population levels and avoid a trend towards federal listing. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. A. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44120 Location: Dairy Station (was Westside Lodgepole) UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43N, R3W, Sections 21 and 34; T42N, R3W, Section 3, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Selected locations within the first three miles on the KNF side of Military Pass Road within the Whaleback West 7th field watershed (18010207040301). - Forest products - Fuels management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/04/2014 Expected:06/2015 08/2015 CE Matthew Avery 530-398-5784 mavery@fs.fed.us Description: Vegetation management with an emphasis on improving forest resilience to wildfire, insects and disease, while improving wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45964 Location: Deer Mtn/Dry Lake Fence - Grazing management CE *NEW LISTING* Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 11/2015 Eric Baxter 530-398-5767 esbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Replace damaged allotment boundary fence between Mtn./Dry Lake grazing allotments. Construct new fence within Dry Lake allotment to improve pasture management. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47249 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 46 North, Range 3 West, Sections 4,5,8,9,15,16,27,28,33; and Township 46 North, Range 4 West, Sections 12 and 13, Mount Diablo Meridian. West of Macdoel. The project is located within two 5th field watersheds: Long PrairieShovel and Little Shasta River, two 6th field watersheds: Shovel Creek and Upper Little Shasta River and two 7th. UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 8 miles SE of Grass Lake, CA. Township 44N R 2W, Sections 28/29, 32/33, 4/9. Page 3 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose CE EA Expected:07/2015 Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 11/2015 Eric Baxter 530-398-5767 esbaxter@fs.fed.us UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rental of snowmobiles to be conducted at established snowparks, guided tours to be conducted prinicipally on groomed, maintained trails, with occasional use off-trail. Ronald McEwen - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 07/2017 530-398-5731 - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2016 rlmcewen@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with an emphasis on improving forest resilience to wildfire, insects and disease, while improving mule deer habitat. NCRWQCB Cat. B Waiver. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43915 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 11/14/2014 Expected Implementation Description: The Goosenest Ranger District has received an application from the Fun Factory to renew their existing permit which allows for the rental of snowmobiles on USFS lands, and allows for guided snowmobile trips, principally on designated trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46692 Location: Harlan Decision Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Fun Factory Special Use Permit - Recreation management *NEW LISTING* Planning Status UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 45 North, Range 2 West, Sections 8 and 9, 15 and16, 22-27, and 34-36; Township 44 North, Range 2 West, Sections 1-3, 10-15, 13-15, and 23; and Township 44 North, Range 1 West, Section 18 Mt. Located within the Upper Prather Creek, Lower Prather Creek, Horsethief Creek, Shafter-Butte Creek, Bray-Butte Creek, Lower First Creek, Penoyar, and the Soule-Butte Creek 7th field watersheds. Page 4 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Little Deer Project EA Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region James Kolesar - Forest products Completed Actual: 04/17/2015 06/2015 530-398-5730 - Vegetation management jkolesar@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: An environmental assessment that focuses on postfire forest product retrieval and roadside hazard removal for the purpose of public health and safety and resource protection. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45313 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 2 West, Sections 3-10, 16-19; Township 45 North, Range 2 West, Sections 32 and 33; Township 44 North, Range 3 West, Sections 1, 12, 13, and 24 Mt. Diablo Meridian. Located on the Goosenest Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest, eight miles west of Bray and about 12 miles southwest of Macdoel, California, in Siskiyou County. Gay Baxter Pacific Power & Light Company - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/20/2014 10/2014 Water Transmission Pipeline 530-468-1210 Special Use Permit Renewal gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit renewal authorizing the maintenance and operation of two existing water transmission pipeline CE for ten years until December 31, 2024. No new disturbance will take place as a result of this renewal. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt. 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45055 Location: UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 1, T47N, R4W, and Section 4, T47N, R3W, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Cold Spring and Frank Woods Spring on the Goosenest Ranger District. Page 5 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Goosenest Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Pumice Vegetation Management Project - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 07/11/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2016 Expected:06/2016 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 10/2016 Eric Baxter 530-398-5767 esbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Reduce fuel loads and improve forest health: 9,056 acre project area; 6,473 acres treatment. NCWQCB 2010 Cat A Waiver. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30290 Location: Robert Reed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 907-874-7558 - Forest products Scoping Start 01/06/2012 rmreed@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 08/2015 - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction with an emphasis on improving mule deer habitat. 15,067 acre project area; 13,806 acres treatment. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35558 Six Shooter Project EA Location: Klamath National Forest UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T43N, R1E, Sections 12-13, 24; T43N, R2E, Sections 2-11, 14-22, 29-30; T44N, R2 E, Sections 31-33, MDM. Tamarack Flat (18010204130100) 7th field watershed; between Garner Mountain and Davis Rd (S. of four corners). UNIT - Goosenest Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R2E, Sections 1-5, 8-12,13-18,19-24; T44N, R3E, Sections 7,18; T45N, R2E, Sections 25-28,32-36, MDM. 7th Field Watersheds - Antelope Well (HUC 18010204130204). Dock Well (HUC 18010204130201). Hill 22 (HUC 18010204130203). and Six Shooter Pass (HUC 18010204130205). Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Conkey Water Line System Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 CE Expected:12/2015 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 01/2016 James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Reissuance of an expired Special Use permit to operate and maintain an existing water system consisting of approximately 900 feet of 2-inch buried pipeline from an unnamed spring to private property for domestic use. NCRWQCB waiver - not applicable. Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 16, T. 17 N., R. 6 E., Humboldt Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. Page 6 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Crawford Vegetation Management Project EIS Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Lisa Bousfield - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2015 06/2016 530-493-1766 - Forest products NOI in Federal Register lbousfield@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management 01/27/2014 (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Fuels management Register 10/2015 Description: Thinning in stands for forest health and fuels reduction, with fuels treatments including underburning and pile burning on about 1,600 acres. NCRWQCB waiver cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30373 Location: Crockett Water Line System Special Use Permit Renewal Expected Implementation UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T14 - 15N, R5 -6E; T15N, R7E; Humboldt Meridian. Appx 10 mi SW of Happy Camp,CA. Swillup Creek, Coon Creek, Dutch CreekKlamath River and Aubrey Creek-Klamath River 7th field watersheds (Ukonom Creek-Klamath River 5th field watershed HUC 1801020906). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 CE Expected:12/2015 01/2016 James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit Renewal to authorize the existing operation/maintenance of water system consisting of 60' of 4" plastic pipeline and 400' of 2" plastic pipeline from unnamed tributary of Elk Creek to private property for domestic use. Location: East End Vegetation Management Project EIS Vinci Keeler - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A 530-493-1734 - Vegetation management vkeeler@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Commercial and noncommercial thinning with fuels treatments on about 1,200 acres to reduce stand density, promote structural and species diversity, , and promote resiliency to large-scale disturbance. NCWQCB Waiver Cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41810 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 12, T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Humboldt Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T48N, R8W, Sec. 22, 23, 26, 27 MDM. Located in Beaver Creek 5th field watershed (HUC# 1801020609). Page 7 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Gregg Bousfield - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2017 03/2017 530-493-1706 - Forest products Est. NOI in Federal Register gbousfield@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management 01/2016 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Integrated resource management project that aims to improve physical and biological conditions in the Elk Creek watershed Location: Everett and Bonnie Smith Waterline Permit Renewal Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Elk Creek Watershed Project EIS Planning Status UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Various Sections of Townships 14,15,16 North, Ranges 7,8 East, Humboldt Meridian and various sections of Township 44,45 North, Range 12 West, Mount Diablo Meridian. East Fork Elk Creek 6th-field (180102090302),Lower Elk Creek 6th-field (180102090303), Upper Elk Creek 6th-field (180102090301). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 CE James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit renewal to authorize the operation and maintenance of an existing water system consisting of 1320' of 1" buried pipeline and an 8" by 8" spring box from Fern Springs to private property for domestic use. Location: FY16 Coho Salmon OffChannel Ponds UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 11, T. 46 N., R. 12 W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:02/2016 05/2016 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: Construct off-channel ponds for winter refugia for Choho salmon and other salmonid species. Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Jon Grunbaum 530-493-1719 jgrunbaum@fs.fed.us UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Horse Creek pond near Happy Camp; China Creek; Horse Creek ponds near town of Horse Creek. Page 8 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Feher and Hedden Waterline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 01/2016 CE James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit renewal for operation/maintenance of existing water system consisting of 2' width & 1,000' length of 2" buried plastic pipe and 300 gal polypropylene water storage tank from Macks Creek to residence for domestic/irrigation use. Location: Fort Goff Creek Fish Exclusion Screening UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 1, T. 45 N., R. 11 W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:02/2016 05/2016 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: Install a permanent fish exclusion screen and headgate to facilitate water diversion while preventing fish entrainment into diversion pipe/ditch. Headgate structure will facilitate water diversion without the need to construct a diversion dam Location: Haley Existing Water System Jon Grunbaum 530-493-1719 jgrunbaum@fs.fed.us UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T47N R12W south margin of Sec. 32. Water diversion/fish exclusion structure will be constructed at same site as current water diversion which is at RiverMile_0.6 on Fort Goff Creek. - Special use management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: New authorization for Special Use Permit, its an existing water system formerly under permit to Harold and Violet Anderson both deceased. NCWQCB waiver category exempt. Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - SW1/4, SE1/4,NE1/4, section 20, T17N, R8E, H.M. Fort Goff Creek watershed code is 18010209020202. James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Hall Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special use permit renewal to authorize the maintenance and operation of an existing water transmission pipeline for domestic and irrigation use. No new disturbance associated with this project. NCWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43301 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Completed Actual: 05/21/2015 06/2015 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T15N, R7E, Section 29, Humboldt Meridian. About 10 miles southwest of Happy Camp, CA. In the U Fish Creek-Klamath River 7th field watershed (HUC#18010209060402). Page 9 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Hancock Forest Management Access Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 Expected:12/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 01/2016 EA James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Reconstruct 2,300 ft of temporary roadbed; fully construct a 200-300 ft adjoining spur roadbed. Rd will provide temp access/use of private forest land for log hauling. Roadbeds to be blocked and grated after use. NCRWQCB waiver cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43920 Location: Jennings Livestock Allotment Special Use Permit Renewal UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40S, R1E, Section 27, Willamette Meridian. Located about 7 miles northwest of Hilt, CA. In Mill Creek 7th Field Watershed (HUC#18010208050202). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 CE James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Intermittent grazing of livestock on an unimproved pasture and a cultivation field. Season of use for the pasture is from April 15 to June 15. Season of grazing use for the field is from September 1 to November 1. Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 24, T. 46 N., R. 9 W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Kanawyer Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Permit Reissuance - Special use management CE Description: New special use permit to reauthorize the maintenance and operation of an existing water transmission pipeline to a new permit holder. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43926 Location: Kelly Water Line System Special Use Permit Renewal Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T46N, R11W, Section 36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Within the town of Hamburg, CA. In the Tom Martin Creek - Klamath River 7th Field Watershed (HUC 18010206110301). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 CE Expected:12/2015 01/2016 James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit renewal for operation/maintenance of existing water system consisting of 1,000 gal water storage tank & 500' of 2" plastic pipeline from unnamed stream tributary of the South Fork of Indian Crk to private property for domestic use. Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 7, T. 17 N., R. & E., Humboldt Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. Page 10 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Maloof Waterline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 01/2016 CE James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit renewal for operation/maintenance of an existing water system consisting of 560' of 1-3/4" buried pipeline and a 24" diameter cement spring box from an unnamed spring to private property for domestic use. Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - NE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 8, T. 46 N., R. 9W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Mark and Sherry Crawford Road Access Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special Use Permit renewal for the maintenance of an existing road right of way 2000' in length by 15' in width to access private property. Location: McCollins Late Successional Reserve Habitat Restoration Project Expected:12/2015 01/2016 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 8, T. 46 N., R. 9 W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management EIS Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 02/18/2014 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2016 Expected:07/2016 09/2016 Vinci Keeler 318-765-3554 vkeeler@fs.fed.us Description: Vegetation treatments designed to enhance late-successional dependent species habitat including but not limited to about 2,000 acres of commercial and noncommercial thinning and mastication. NCWQCB waiver category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38559 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T45-46N, R9-10W, MDM. In the Collins and McKinney Creek watersheds approximately 3 miles east of Horse Creek, CA. (Horse Creek-Klamath River 5th Field watershed HUC 1801020610). Page 11 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Moffatt Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special use permit renewal to authorize the maintenance and operation of an existing water transmission pipeline. No new disturbance proposed. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43293 Location: PacifiCorp Powerline Special Use Permit Renewal Completed Actual: 05/21/2015 06/2015 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T16N, R7E, Section 12, Humboldt Meridian. Located in the town of Happy Camp, CA. In the Frying Pan Creek-Klamath River 7th field watershed (HUC#18010209020305). - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2012 Expected:01/2016 02/2016 CE James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal to authorize the maintenance, operation, and construction of about 30 miles (270 acres) of existing powerline. No new disturbance proposed. NCRWQCB Waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40277 Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T46N R7W-12W, MDM; T14N R6E-R8E HM. Starts at T44N., R9W MDM Sec. 2 off County Road 6G002 on Scott River Rd.; ends T18N. R6E., HM, Sec. 8, at KNF & Six Rivers Forest Boundaries just south of Little Grayback Mt on Happy Camp/Oak RD. James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Pavan Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special use permit renewal to authorize the maintenance and operation of an existing domestic water transmission pipeline. No disturbance proposed. NCWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43298 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Completed Actual: 05/21/2015 06/2015 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T46N, R11W Section 6 and T46N, R12W Section 1, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Located about 3 miles north of Happy Camp, CA. In the Lower Seiad Creek 7th field watershed (HUC#18010206110205). Page 12 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Perrone Water Line System Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 01/2016 CE James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: SUP renewal for the operation/maintenance of existing water system of 730' of 2" buried pipe, metal water tank 16'x5', 2-10,000 gal 12'x12' redwood water tanks, 30'x12'x18" concrete platform from unnamed spring to private property for domestic use. Location: Reece Water Transmission Pipeline UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 20, T. 46 N., R. 12 W., Mt. Diablo Principal. As illustrated on map in project record. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 Expected:07/2015 08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: Operating and maintaining a water transmission pipeline. Conveying water from Forest Service lands to private property for domestic use. Location: Seiad Creek Transportation Management Project EA UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T.16N. R.07E. Section 3. Humboldt Meridian. n/a. Thomas Mutz - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A 530-493-1712 - Watershed management tmutz@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: Transportation management actions on National Forest Transportation System Roads.NCRWQCB waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42763 Location: Shirley J. Fisher Water System Special Use Permit Renewal James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T47N, R11W, Sections 7-10, 15-18, 21, 22, 27, 28, 33, and 34; T47N, R12 W, Sec. 13; T46N, R11W, Sec. 5 and 8. Seiad Creek 6th Field Watershed (HUC# 180102061102). Located north and east of Seiad Valley, CA. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 CE Expected:12/2015 01/2016 James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: SUP renewal for operation/maintenance of existing water system of a concrete spring box, 325' of 3" metal pipeline, 150' of buried 3" metal pipeline, and 470' of buried 2" metal pipeline from Miller Gulch to private property for domestic use. Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 32, T. 47 N., R. 8 W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. 16733 Highway 96, Klamath River, California. Page 13 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Siskiyou Telephone Fiber Optic Cable Gordon's Ferry Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 Expected:12/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 12/2015 CE James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit amendment to replace buried fiber optic cable along Gordon's Ferry Road. Replacement requires digging a trench 1.5 miles long by 12 inches wide by 3 feet deep, parallel to the existing buried cable. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43918 Location: Siskiyou Telephone Fiber Optic Cable Installation Downriver UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T16N, R8E, Sections 7, 8, and 18 Humboldt Meridian. Approximately 2 miles west of Happy Camp, CA (HUC 18010209020305). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE Expected:12/2015 12/2015 James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Fiber Optic cable installation for Siskiyou Telephone from Benjamin Creek to Dillon Creek. NCWQCB waiver category exempt. Oak Flat Creek,Benjamin Creek-Klamath River, Slippery Creek-Clear Creek 7th field watersheds Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T16N R7E sec. 21,22,27,28,32,33. T15N R7E sec. 4,5. T15N R7E sec. 5,6,7. T15N R7E Sec. 7,18,17,20,29,30,31. T15N R6E sec. 36. T14N R6E sec. 1,11,12. T14N R7E sec. 6. T14N R6E sec. 14,15,22,21,28. From 1/2 mile below Benjamin Creek to Dillon Creek, along Highway 96. James Main Sturdevant Water Transmission - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Pipeline Special Use Permit 530-493-1768 Renewal jmain@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit renewal to authorize the maintenance and operation of an existing water transmission pipeline. CE No disturbance proposed. NCWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43292 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T17N, R7E, Sections 15 and 16, Humboldt Meridian. Located about 4 miles north of Happy Camp, CA. In the Luther Gulch-Indian Creek 7th field watershed(HUC# 18010209010401). Page 14 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Happy Camp Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Thom Seider Fuels Management on private land - Fuels management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:08/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 09/2015 CE Chris Hays 530-841-4441 chays@fs.fed.us Description: Fuel reduction on up to 240 acres of private land adjacent to the Thom-Seider project on the Happy Camp District. NCRWQCB waiver - not applicable on private land. *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T46N R10W Sec. 31; T46N R11W, Sec. 6 and 7; T46N R12W Sec. 1,5,10,11,12,13,14,15. T47N R12W Sec. 31,32,33 of the Mt. Diablo Meridian. T17N R8E Sec. 16,17,20,28 of the Humboldt Meridian. n/a. James Main 530-493-1768 jmain@fs.fed.us Yeager Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special use permit renewal to authorize the maintenance and operation of an existing domestic water transmission pipeline. No disturbance proposed. NCWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43297 Location: Completed Actual: 05/21/2015 06/2015 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T17N, R7E, Section 23, Humboldt Meridian. About 3 miles north of Happy Camp, CA. In the Luther Gulch-Klamath River 7th field watershed (HUC#18010209010401). James Main 530-842-6131 jmain@fs.fed.us Yreka Union High School District Education Center Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special Use Permit renewal for the operation/maintenance of an existing educational center measuring 20' by 40', with associated outbuildings (two sleeping structures). Location: Klamath National Forest 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 UNIT - Happy Camp Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 21, T. 48 N., R. 8 W., Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian. As illustrated on map in project record. Salmon River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 15 of 29 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Salmon River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) California Highway Patrol Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region N/A CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew a special use permit for radio service facility on Eddy Gulch. NCWQCB waiver - exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37191 Location: Callahan Complex Fuels Treatment on Private Land UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 39 North, Range 11 West, Section 15 Mt. Diablo Meridian. Eddy Gulch Communications Site, about two miles north of Sawyers Bar, CA in the Eddy Gulch 7th field watershed (18010210020703). - Fuels management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Margaret Boland 530-841-4425 mboland02@fs.fed.us Description: Fuel reduction on 200 acres of private land in and around the community of Callahan and adjacent to the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District. NCRWQCB waiver - not applicable on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47271 Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N R8W Sections 20, 21, 28, and 29 of the Mount Diablo Meridian. Private land in and around the community of Callahan, Siskiyou County, CA. Watersheds to be determined. Gay Baxter Cecilville Building, Water - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2015 11/2015 Transmission Line, Parking Lot 530-468-1210 Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 and Water Storage Tank SUP gbaxter@fs.fed.us Renewal Description: Special use permit renewal authorizing the operation and maintenance of existing service building, parking lot, CE waterlines, and water storage tanks. No new disturbance will take place as a result of this renewal. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43064 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 29, T38N, R11W, Mt Diablo Meridian; Section 13, T10N, R7E, Humbolt Meridian; NW1/4 SW1/4 Section 12, T10N, R7E, Humboldt Meridian. Cecil Creek. Page 16 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Salmon River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Cecilville Fire & Hose Company - Special use management SUP Amendment Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:11/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 11/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit and amendment to include installation of metal service building for the storage of fire trucks and rescue vehicles at the Forest Service administrative site in Forks of Salmon, CA. NCWQCB waiver - exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37184 Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 N, Range 7 East, Section 13 Humboldt Meridian. On the Forest Service administrative site in Forks of Salmon, CA in the Horn Creek-Salmon River 7th field watershed (18010210040202). Gay Baxter Forks of Salmon Elementary 11/2015 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2015 School Generator Replacement 530-468-1210 Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Special Use Permit Amendment gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Replace one of the existing generators with a new generator to be placed outside and sound shielded. NCWQCB CE waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40198 Location: Jess EIS UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 7 East, Section 13 Humboldt Meridian. At the town of Forks of Salmon, CA (Big Creek-North Fork Salmon 7th field watershed 18010210020802). - Forest products - Fuels management In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/04/2014 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2015 Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Danika Carlson 530-468-1225 dcarlson02@fs.fed.us Description: About 1,950 acres of fuels treatments on ridgetops and along roadways, thinning in natural stands and plantations, and meadow treatments to improve ecosystem function and resiliency while contributing to the rural economy.NCRWCQB Waiver Cat.B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38943 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N R12W Secs. 23-24, 26-28 & 34-36; T40N R11W Secs. 28-33; T39N R12W Secs. 1-4 & 9-12; & T39N R11W Secs. 4-6 Mt. Diablo Meridian. About 2 miles south of Sawyers Bar, CA; Olsen-NF (18010210020801); Shiltos-NF (18010210020706); Jessups NF (18010210020704); & Eddy Gulch (18010210020703) 7th field watersheds. Page 17 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Salmon River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Missouri Bar Water System - Special use management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region N/A CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: New special use permit to develop water system for privately owned property. NCWQCB waiver - not eligible. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37784 Location: North Fork Salmon River Telephone Line Replacement UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 8 East, Sections 19 & 20 Humboldt Meridian. Missouri Bar, about one mile east of Forks of Salmon, California (McNeal Creek - South Fork Salmon River 7th field watershed 18010210010803). - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/04/2015 09/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: 2.3 miles of trenching alongside the Sawyers Bar County Rd. to replace overhead lines burned in the 2014 wildfires with underground cable for telephone and broadband services to local residents. Siskiyou Telephone will obtain NCRWQCB permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46595 Location: Red Bank Off-channel Habitat Ground Water Monitoring UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N, R10W, S. 19 & T40N, R11W, S. 24, 25, 26 & 36 MDM. Approximately 42 mi. SW of Yreka. T40N, R10W, Section 19 & T40N, R11W, Sections 24, 25, 26 & 36 MDM Local Location: Idlewild to Whites Gulch Watershed: Robinson Gulch -North Fork Salmon River. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Research and Development Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* 09/2015 Maija Meneks 530-468-1272 mmeneks@fs.fed.us Description: The project proposes to construct 6-7 ground water monitoring wells on Red Bank Bar on the N Fork of the Salmon R. in order to identify and characterize shallow groundwater-surface water interactions. NCRWQCB waiver -- Category A. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47274 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Expected:09/2015 UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N R12W Section 28, Mount Diablo meridian. About 7 river miles up the North Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the South Fork. North Fork Salmon River 5th Field Watershed (HUC 1801021102), Olson 6th Field Watershed (HUC 180102100208). Page 18 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Salmon River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Richard Cormier Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 09/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew the special use permit to authorize an existing bridge to private property. No disturbance proposed. NCWQCB waiver - exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37227 Location: UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 8 East, Section 28 Humboldt Meridian. Bridge over the South Fork Salmon River about 2 miles southeast of Forks of Salmon, CA in the Negro creek-SF Salmon River (18010210010802). Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Siskiyou Telephone Company Horn Field Line Extension SUP Amendment - Special use management CE Description: Amend a special use permit to allow installation of underground phone line to private property. NCWQCB waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37189 Location: Wisniski Special Use Permit Amendment On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 10 North, Range 7 East, Sections 13 & 24, Humboldt Meridian. Horn Field, about one mile west of Forks of Salmon, CA in the Horn Creek-Salmon River (18010210040202) & McNeal Creek-So. Fork Salmon River (18010210010803) 7th field watersheds. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Amend permit to include 1/4 mile of an existing road on private property, for access to the Mountain Laurel Mine for commercial haul of ore to mill site located on another private parcel. NCRWQCB waiver cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38618 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 39 North, Range 11 West, Sections 4 & 9, Mt. Diablo Meridian. In the Eddy Gulch watershed, approximately 1.5 miles south of Sawyers Bar (Eddy Gulch 7th field watershed: 18010210020703). Page 19 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Decision Salmon River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Marissa Jones - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2016 08/2016 530-468-1276 (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 08/2015 mjones03@fs.fed.us - Fuels management Description: Precommercial thinning, release and fuels reduction in plantations and in natural stands on about 2,600 acres along Yellow Jacket Ridge. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31769 Yellow Jacket Ridge EA Location: Klamath National Forest Planning Status UNIT - Salmon River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T10N R7E Sec 1-3, 11-13; T11N R7E Sec 35-36; T10N R8E Sec 4-9, 18; T11N R8E Sec 20, 21, 28-33; (HM) and T40N R12W Sec 14-24, 27-32 (MDM). National Forest System lands one to nine miles northeast of Forks of Salmon, CA. Salmon River-Crapo Creek (180102100401) & Lower NF Salmon River (180102100208) 6th field watersheds. Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Adams, S. Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:11/2015 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 11/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permit for an water transmission line to private property. No new disturbance is proposed with the project. NCRWQCB Waiver exempt. Adams, V. Special Use Permit Renewal Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44027 Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T38N, R11W, Sections 11, 12, 14, and 15, Mount Diablo Meridian. Main Taylor Creek 7th Field Watershed (HUC 18010210010401). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:11/2015 CE 11/2015 Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permit for an water transmission line to private property. No new disturbance is proposed with the project. NCRWQCB Waiver exempt. 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44030 Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T38N, R11W, Section 29, Mount Diablo Meridian. Cecil Creek 7th Field Watershed (HUC 18010210010501). Page 20 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Arland Costa Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region N/A EA Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permit for livestock area. NCRWQCB waiver category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40202 Location: Beauty Flat Homeowners Road Special Use Permit Renewal UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Ragne 8 West, Sections 22, 26, and 36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. About 5 miles northeast of Fort Jones, California off of West Moffett Creek Road (Luce Gulch-Moffett Creek 7th field watershed 18010208030304; Crooked GulchMoffett Cr 18010208030302). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE Expected:11/2015 11/2015 Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Special use permit renewal authorizing the operation and maintenance of a gate and name signs, installation of locks, and maintenance of an existing road. No new disturbance will take place as a result of this renewal. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43060 Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Section 23, T44N, R11W, Mt Diablo Meridian. Scott River. Travis Coughlin Craggy Vegetation Management - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 01/2017 530-468-1261 Vegetation management Est. NOI in Federal Register EIS tcoughlin02@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) 08/2015 - Fuels management Description: Fuels reduction, vegetation management and improvement to deer winter range habitat to protect communities and promote forest health in lands near Yreka, CA on about 5,000 acres. NCRWQCB Waiver Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31770 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T46N R8W Sec 13, 2328, 32-35; T45N R8W Sec 1-17, 21-24; T46N R7W Sec 16-18, 20, 22, 28, 30, 32-34; and T45N R7W Sec 3-5, 8-9, 17-20 (MDM). National Forest System lands one to nine miles northwest of Yreka, CA. Humbug Creek (180102060801) and Yreka Creek (180102070702) 6th field watersheds. Page 21 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Karadunis, Dean Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:11/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 11/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permit for an existing water transmission line to private property. No new disturbance proposed with the project. NCRWQCB waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40201 Location: Lake Mountain & Middle Tompkins Grazing Allotment Management Plan Project UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 9 West, Section 14, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Near private land up Indian Creek, about 5 miles north of Fort Jones (Lower Indian Creek 7th field watershed; 18010208050102). - Grazing management EA In Progress: Scoping Start 05/16/2013 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2015 Expected:01/2016 05/2016 Stephanie McMorris 530-468-1226 smcmorris@fs.fed.us Description: The project reauthorizes grazing permits for 10 years under an adaptive management strategy and updates allotment management plans for Lake Mt. & Middle Tompkins allotments. NCRWQCB - Water Board Category B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41986 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R11W, Sec. 310, 16-18; T44N, R12W Sec. 1,12,13; T45N, R11W, Sec. 2-5, 8-11, 14-18, 19-23, 26-34; T45N, R12W, Sec. 25, 36; T46N, R11W Sec. 17, 20, 21, 26-29, 32-36, Mt. Diablo Meridian. This project encompasses 24,868 acres on the Oak Knoll and Scott River RD boundary near Lake Mtn & Tom Martin Pk. (HUCs 18010208060402;-601;401; & -403; 18010206110303; & -304. Page 22 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Lover's Canyon EA Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Travis Coughlin - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 530-468-1261 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 09/06/2013 tcoughlin02@fs.fed.us - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public - Vegetation management Notice 09/2015 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The Forest Service is proposing to treat up to 3,000 acres within the Lover's Canyon Project. Treatments would include thinning on up to 2,700 acres, creating fuel breaks on about 220 acres, and under burning on about 165 acres. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42352 Location: M. Brown Special Use Permit Renewal Expected Implementation UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Secs. 25 & 36 of Township 44 North, Range 12 West; Secs. 19, 21, & 25-35 of Township 44 North, Range 11 West; Sec. 1 of Township 43 North, Range 12 West; & Secs. 2-8 of Township 43 North, Range 11 West (Mt. Diablo Meridian). Located 15 miles west of Fort Jones, CA w/in 7 drainages w/in the Lower Scott River Watershed (HUC 1801020806). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE Expected:11/2015 11/2015 Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renew special use permit for an water transmission line to private property.No new disturbance is proposed with the project. NCRWQCB Waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44026 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T40N, R8W, Section 28 Mount Diablo Meridian. Unnamed spring, Callahan - East Fork Scott River 7th Field watershed (HUC 18010208010304). Page 23 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Menne Special Use Permit Amendment - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:11/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 11/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Amendment to amend a Special Use Permit to remove a water system and reduce the size of the permitted cultivation area from 7.38 acres to 4.95 acres. NCRWQCB waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45531 Location: Mill Creek Watershed Roads Shaded Fuel Break UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 9 West, Section 20, Mount Diable Meridian. In the Tyler Gulch - Scott River watershed (HUC 18010208050304) along Scott River Road. - Fuels management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/20/2015 Expected:07/2015 08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: Fuel reduction; 200-foot wide shaded fuel break on up to 60 acres of ridgetop on private land adjacent to the Singleton project on the Scott River Ranger District. NCRWQCB waiver-- not applicable on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47273 Location: Scott Bar Complex Fuels Treatment on Private Land UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T45N R9W Sections 19 and 29, Mount Diablo Meridian. Private land owned by the Michigan-California Timber Company in Mill Creek, Siskiyou county, CA. Watersheds to be determined. - Fuels management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Margaret Boland 530-841-4425 mboland02@fs.fed.us Description: Fuel reduction on 80 acres of private land in and around the community of Scott Bar and adjacent to the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District. NCRWQCB waiver - not applicable on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47270 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Chris Hays 541-885-3410 chays@fs.fed.us UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T45N R3W Sections 16, 21, 29, and 31 of the Mount Diablo Meridian. Community of Scott Bar, Siskiyou County, California. Watersheds to be determined. Page 24 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Scott Bar Fire Station Improvements EA *NEW LISTING* - Heritage resource management - Facility management Expected:05/2016 R5 - Pacific Southwest Region 06/2016 Lauren McChesney 530-468-1281 laurendmcchesney@fs.f ed.us UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - N41° 44' 30" W123° 10' 18", Elev. 1600 feet. Within the community of Scott Bar, in Siskiyou County, CA. Watershed to be determined. - Fuels management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/20/2015 Expected:07/2015 08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Project Contact Description: Construct new fire engine house and 5-person barracks. Renovate historic residence and convert to on-site administration office. NCRWQCB waiver category A. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47277 Location: Scott Bar Mountain Ridgeline Shaded Fuel Break Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected Implementation Chris Hays 541-885-3410 chays@fs.fed.us Description: Fuel reduction, 200-foot wide shaded fuelbreak on up to 266 acres of ridgetop on private land between the McBaldy and Point projects on the Scott River District. NCRWQCB waiver -- not applicable on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47272 Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N R10W Sections 1,2, 7-10; T45N R9W Sections 15, 21, 29, and 31; Mount Diablo meridian. Private land owned by Fruit Growers Supply Co in Scott Bar, Siskiyou county, CA. Watershed to be determined. Joseph Boggs 530-468-1264 jcboggs@fs.fed.us Scott Bar Mountain Underburn and Habitat Improvement Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management CE Description: Proposes 1,600 acres of mosaic underburning to reduce hazardous fuels loading and improve wildlife habitat. A fuel break will be created and maintained to protect private lands within the project area. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43911 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Completed Actual: 04/17/2015 04/2015 UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T44N, R11W, S. 14, 15, 22-27 Mt. Diablo Meridian. 12 miles west of Fort Jones in Siskiyou Cty., CA:T44N, R11W, S. 14, 15, 22-27 Mount Diablo Meridian, within the 7th field watersheds of Isinglass Creek and Deep Creek (18010208060403,18010208060402). Page 25 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Southern Oregon University (Jefferson Public Radio) Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Renew the special use permit for electronic comminication equipment located on Mount Boliver. NCWQCB waiver - exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37225 Location: Stearman Special Use Permit Renewal (Previously listed as "W. Johnson Special Use Permit Renewal") CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 8 West, Section 33 Mt. Diablo Meridian. On Mount Bolivar, below the Forest Service Lookout in the Lower South Fork Scott River 7th field watershed (18010208020105). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal of a special use permit to authorize an existing water transmission line to private property. No disturbance proposed. NCRWQCB Waiver exempt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44025 Location: UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T45N, R10W, Section 21, Mount Diablo Meridian. Big Ferry Swanson, unnamed spring. Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Sturges Road and Water Transmission Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal - Special use management CE Description: Special use permit authorizing the existing road access and the operation and maintenance of of two existing water systems for irrigation and domestic use. No new disturbance will take place as a result of this renewal. NCRWQCB waiver category exempt Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43820 Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Sections 10 and 11, T10N, R7E, Humboldt Meridian. Knudsen Gultch and Boyd's Gultch. Page 26 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Scott River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Wooley Water/Road Special Use - Special use management Permit Renewal Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 Project Contact 09/2015 CE Gay Baxter 530-468-1210 gbaxter@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal of a special use permit for a water system of 2,035' of 1/2" buried plastic pipe from an unnamed spring for domestic use and irrigation, as well as maintenance of an existing road. No new disturbance will take place; NCRWQCB waiver exempt Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45532 Location: Klamath National Forest Cornwell Roadside Hazard Project UNIT - Scott River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range 11 West, Section 23, Mount Diablo Meridian. Scott Mountain; Isinglass Creek Scott River watershed (HUC 1801020806023). R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Ukonom Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A N/A CE Todd Salberg 530-627-3337 tsalberg@fs.fed.us Description: Removal of roadside trees on approximately 1 acre threatening a private residence. Location: Creasy Waterline Renewal UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T12N; R6E, Section 29 HBM. UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. Management Areas- General Forest - Cultural. Watershed - Lower Middle Klamath. - Special use management On Hold CE N/A N/A Roberta Coragliotti 530-627-3333 rcoragliotti@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal for an existing waterline permit Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T13N R6E Sec 5 HBM. UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. Management Area General Forest, Riparian Reserve; Watershed - Middle Klamath. Page 27 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Seasonal POC Gate Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Ukonom Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Watershed management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R5 - Pacific Southwest Region N/A EA Todd Salberg 530-627-3337 tsalberg@fs.fed.us Description: Install a double gate across Forest road 15N01 for seasonal protection of Port Orford Cedar resources Location: Siskiyou Telephone Fiber Optics Installation Permit UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T13N R4E Section 2. Unit - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. State - California. County - Siskiyou. - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE Leslie Goslin-Burrows 530-627-3291 lburrows@fs.fed.us Description: Install fiber optics telephone line along Forest Hwy. 93 between Oak Bottom and Butler Flat. Location: Ti Bar Hazard Tree Project UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T11N R6E Sec 1, T11N R7E Sec 6, 7, 8, 17 & 20 HBM. Management Area - General Forest, Riparian Reserves; Watershed Salmon River. - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A CE Todd Salberg 530-627-3337 tsalberg@fs.fed.us Description: Remove and sell approximately one to two truckloads of sawlogs that threaten the water system, a pumphouse, a storage tank, and a solar power system. Location: Ti Bone Elk Thin UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T13N R6E Sec. 8 HBM. UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. Management Area General Forest; Watershed - Middle Klamath. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold CE N/A N/A Kary Schlick 707-441-3625 kschlick@fs.fed.us Description: 20 acres of thinning to improve Roosevelt elk winter-range forage conditions within a portion of the Ukonom herd of the Marble Mountain elk population and for fuel reduction Location: 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - Project areas may be within T.13N, R.6E, Sections 4, 5, 7, 8; T.14N, R.6E, Section 33. The project is located on the Ukonom Ranger District and may cover lands along both sides of the Klamath River from Dillon Creek down to Ti Creek. Page 28 of 29 Klamath National Forest Project Name Klamath National Forest Ukonom West Plantation Thinning Project EA Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Ukonom Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation R5 - Pacific Southwest Region - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Commercially thin approximately 750 acres of existing plantations (mechanical treatment). Location: Project Contact Roberto Beltran 530-627-3334 rbeltran@fs.fed.us UNIT - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T12N R5E; T12N R6E; T13N R5E; T13N R6E HBM. Unit - Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District. State - California. County - Siskiyou. Lower middle Klamath River. 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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 07/01/2015 04:32 am MT Page 29 of 29 Klamath National Forest