Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015
Fremont-Winema 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
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region)
James Capurso
Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 03/03/2015
07/2015
to prevent the spread or
208-557-5780
introduction of aquatic invasive
jcapurso@fs.fed.us
species
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species.
CE
Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Colville
NFs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44360
Location:
UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Asotin, Clark,
Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Stevens, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Baker, Clackamas, Douglas, Grant, Jefferson, Lane, Linn, Marion, Morrow,
Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Order will apply to all Forests in Region 6, however
targeted scoping is with the Umatilla, Gifford Pinchot, Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie, Willamette and Colville NFs tribal and
public scoping lists.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Forest Plan Amendments for
the Pacific Connector Gas
Pipeline
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/14/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 09/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Wes Yamamoto
541-825-3100
wyamamoto@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua,
Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. DEIS at
http://tinyurl.com/kffcrjq
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28132
Location:
UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon.
COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema
NF.
Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
- Grazing management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/19/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 01/2016
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Antelope Grazing Allotments
AMP
Expected
Implementation
Expected:02/2016
Actual: 05/23/2014
03/2016
Lucas Phillips
541-947-2151
ljphillips@fs.fed.us
Description: NOTE! Comments sent electronically on the DEIS must be submitted to comments-pacificnorthwest-fremontwinema@fs.fed.us Please use only this email address. Documentation of the Antelope Allotments reauthorization
analysis now under a DEIS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43246
Location:
East Hills Project
EIS
Jody Perozzi
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2017
06/2017
541-353-2723
- Vegetation management
Est. NOI in Federal Register
jperozzi@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
11/2015
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Landscape planning on 138,733 acres of National Forest System lands with a focus on promoting sustainable
forest and watershed functions.
Location:
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UNIT - Silver Lake Ranger District, Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath, Lake.
LEGAL - T27S R11E (project area center). The Antelope Allotments, totaling approximately 149,177 acres, is
located on the Chemult and Silver Lake ranger districts, east of the town of Chemult and west of the community of
Silver Lake.
UNIT - Bly Ranger District, Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL T32S,R11E; T32S,R12E; T32S,R13E; T33S,R10E; T33S,R11E; T33S,R12E; T33S,R13E; T34S,R10E;
T34S,R11E; T34S,R12E; T34S,R13E; T34S,R14E; T35S,R11E; T35S,R13E; T35S,R14E WM. North and West of
the Sycan Wild and Scenic River on Chiloquin RD and East of the Black Hills Project on Bly RD on The Klamath
Tribes former reservation lands.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Joy Fatooh
541-576-7541
joyafatooh@fs.fed.us
Swamp Creek, Mill Flat and
Simms Grazing Allotments
Project
- Grazing management
EA
Description: This area has been brought forward for analysis at this time in order to comply with the Rescission Act of 1995,
which requires the Forest Service to establish and adhere to a schedule for completion of NEPA analyses and
decisions on all allotments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33324
Location:
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Boundary Prescribed
Underburn
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District, Paisley Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL Swamp T35SR19E S27 31-34 T36SR18E S1,11-15,21-28,33-36 T36SR19E S2-11,13-15,17-19 T37SR18E
S1-4,9-15 T37SR19E S6,7 Mill T36SR20E S13,14,18-34 T37SR20E S3-6,11,13,14,23,24,26 Simms
T36SR20ES25,26,35,36. The Swamp Creek allotment consists mostly of land on the Paisley Ranger District, with
the remainder and all of the Mill Flat and Simms allotments being on the Lakeview Ranger District.
Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Fuels management
On Hold
N/A
CE
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
George Libercajt
541-365-7045
glibercajt@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed initial & reentry underburning of 9000 acres to reduce fuel profiles and to bring fire regime condition
class to within the estimated historical range of variability during a specifically defined reference period (FRCC 1).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33734
Location:
Fremont-Winema National Forest
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UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T29S R7.5E Sec 1, 2, 3, 4,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; T30S R7.5E Sec 1, 2, 3, 10, 11. east of Crater Lake
National Park, west of the FS 70 rd, north of bear creek, & south of hwy 138.
Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Bluejay Vegetation Restoration
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Fuels management
Completed
EA
Actual: 05/20/2015
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
Kelly Lawrence
541-885-3427
kellylawrence@fs.fed.us
Description: NOTE! Date on the Cover page of Final EA has been corrected. Proposed actions would accelerate stand
restoration, aiming towards reintroduction of low intensity fire. Actions may include thinning, meadow
enhancement, and road management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38013
Location:
Lobert Restoration Project
EIS
Anne Trapanese
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2017
06/2017
541-783-4001
- Heritage resource
Est. NOI in Federal Register
atrapanese@fs.fed.us
management
08/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The purposes of this project, consistent with the Winema National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan, is
to promote the overall sustainability of vegetative systems and hydrologic functioning within the project planning
area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45750
Location:
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UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T30S R9E, Sec: 27, 28,
33-36, 15, 16, 19-23, 26-36; T31S R9E, Sec 1-4, 9-17, 20-29, 33-36; T31S R10E, Sec 2-36; T31S, R11E, Sec
7,8, 17-20, 31,32; T32S, R9E, Sec 1-3, 10-11; T32S, R10E, Sec 1-6, 7-12;. The project area is bounded by
Wildhorse Ridge to the north, Pelican Bay to the west, the Williamson River to the east and Telephone Draw to the
south.
UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T 33S R7.5E S 13, 14, 15,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 T33S R 7E S 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
35, 36 T33S R8E S 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31. South Chiloquin.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Yamsi Grazing Allotment
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
EA
Joseph Robson
541-783-4068
jrobson@fs.fed.us
Description: Map 12. Evaluate livestock grazing on the Yamsi Grazing Allotment. The current Yamsi Allotment permit
authorizes 444 cow/calf pairs for four months at 45% utilization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31895
Location:
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Cabin C9 Replacement Project
CE
UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T32S, R10E; T32S, R11E;
T33S, R10E; T33S, R11E; T33S, R12E; T34S, R10E; T34S, R11E. Chiloquin Ranger District in the Williamson
River and Sycan River watersheds.
Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:09/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2015
Michael DeSmit
541-885-3404
mdesmit@fs.fed.us
Description: A proposal has been submitted to replace existing Cabin C9 at Lake of the Woods. Replacement structure would
meet current safety requirements along with energy efficiency and improved building function.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46729
Location:
Cabin F7 Replacement Project
EA
UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Block C,
Lake of the Woods Housing Tract.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2015
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Michael DeSmit
541-885-3404
mdesmit@fs.fed.us
Description: A proposal has been submitted to replace existing Cabin F7 at Lake of the Woods. Replacement structure would
meet current safety requirements along with energy efficiency and improved building function.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46728
Location:
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UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lot 7, Block
F, Lake of the Woods Housing Tract.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Camp LOW Echo Upgrade
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:04/2016
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2016
EA
Michael DeSmit
541-885-3404
mdesmit@fs.fed.us
Description: A proposal has been made to upgrade facilities at Camp LOW Echo, an existing organizational camp under special
use permit. Upgrade would be designed with the historic character and would provide improved, year-round
facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46726
Location:
Fourmile Meadow NatureWatch
UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T37S, R5E, NE1/4 of SE1/4,
Section 15, WM. Camp LOW Echo is located at the southeast corner of Lake of the Woods, south of Oregon State
Highway 140.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Michael Boles
541-885-3440
meboles@fs.fed.us
Description: The NatureWatch site would be developed on 100-acre parcel of Forest Service land to provide an accessible
trail, semi-primitive trail, interpretive signs, and bird blinds for wildlife observation near recently restored wildlife
habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36202
Location:
Lake of the Woods Vegetation
Management Project
EA
Kelly Lawrence
- Vegetation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
541-885-3427
(other than forest products)
kellylawrence@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
- Facility management
Description: Map 3. Long range vegetation management to restore & enhance overall forest health, reduce wildfire risk to Lake
of the Woods community, provide a safe recreation experience to the public and seasonal residents.
Location:
Fremont-Winema National Forest
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UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 35 South, Range
6 East, Section 9. 30 mi south of Crater Lake NP; 20 mi west of Klamath Falls; 50 mi from Medford; near Rocky
Point, Klamath County.
UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T 36 S, R 5 E, Sec. 34, T 37
S, R 5 E, Sec: 2,3,4, 10, 11, 14,15, 22. North boundary - Hwy 140, East boundary Dead Indian Memorial Road,
South boundary intersection of Dead Indian Mem Rd & Westside Rd, west boundary LOW Westside Rd.
Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Crooked Mud Honey
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Jody Perozzi
09/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
541-353-2723
- Forest products
jperozzi@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Proposing forest restoration of the North Warner Mountains landscape within the Lakeview Stewardship Unit.
Proposal would include commercial and non-commercial thinning treatments, use of prescribed fire, wildlife and
aquatic habitat enhancement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43484
Location:
Verizon Wireless - Grizzly Peak
Communication Site
Planning Status
UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL T36S,R21E;T36S,R22E;T37S,R21E;T37S,R22E;T38S,R22E W.M. North Warner Mountains within the Lakeview
Federal Stewardship Unit.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/08/2014
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
CE
Jody Perozzi
541-353-2723
jperozzi@fs.fed.us
Description: Consider request for SUP to intall an equipment shelter (26' x 11 1/2')on existing gravel pad, bury a powerline 120'
through the graveled area and colocate antenna equipment on an existing tower at the Grizzly Peak
Communications Site.
Location:
White King/Lucky Lass Mines
Withdrawal Extension
UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T38S, R18E, SESW section 19
Willamette Meridian. Grizzly Peak.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
EA
Actual: 06/07/2015
06/2015
Jody Perozzi
541-353-2723
jperozzi@fs.fed.us
Description: Withdraw 240.59 acres from location and entry of new mining claims under the United States mining laws for 20
years to protect remediation work that was completed at the mine sites in 2001-2002.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45208
Location:
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UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T37S, R18E, Section 25,
NW14NE1/4;T37S, R19E, Section 30, lot 1, NW1/4NE1/4, E1/2NW1/4, NW1/4SE1/4. Auger Creek drainage within
the Thomas Creek Watershed that lies northwest of the town of Lakeview, OR.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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