Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 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) Christine Pyle Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 05/2014 to prevent the spread or 503-808-2691 Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 introduction of aquatic invasive cdpyle@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: NOI in Federal Register 09/21/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2014 Expected:03/2015 10/2015 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. 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. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema NF. Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT Page 1 of 11 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fremont-Winema National Forest 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) Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Oregon Water Resources Department 2014 Stream Gaging Stations - Special use management CE Description: Consider issuing a special use permit to install and maintain stream gages on Five-Mile Creek, Trout Creek, Larkin Creek and Williamson River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45444 *NEW LISTING* Location: Swamp Creek and Mill Flat Grazing Allotments Project Completed Actual: 09/18/2014 10/2014 UNIT - Bly Ranger District, Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T35S, R13E, NW/NE section 25; T34S, R7E, NW/NE section 2; T34S, R7E, NE/SE section 3; T35S, R9E, SE/SW section 35. Five-Mile Creek, Trout Creek, Larkin Creek and Williamson River. - Grazing management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 01/10/2011 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2014 Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Joy Fatooh 541-576-7541 joyafatooh@fs.fed.us 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 2013 Bly Special Use Authorizations 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. Bly Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management Completed CE Actual: 07/18/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 08/2014 Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to re-issue 26 special use authorizations that have expired for facilities and land uses. No changes to facilities or increases in scope or intensity of authorized activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43495 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various facilities that occur on the Bly Ranger District. Page 2 of 11 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Goodlow RNA Prescribed Fire Plan CE Decision Bly Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Research and Development Description: Goodlow RNA Prescribed Fire Plan- details will be added. Location: Fremont-Winema National Forest Antelope Grazing Allotments AMP Planning Status Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region N/A Eric Knerr 541-353-2741 eknerr@fs.fed.us UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T39S, R13E, Section 5, W. M., Klamath County, Oregon. Bly Ranger District, Klamath County, Oregon, Goodlow RNA. Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Grazing management EA In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/01/2014 Expected:08/2014 Actual: 05/23/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 08/2014 Lucas Phillips 541-947-6251 ljphillips@fs.fed.us Description: The original analysis has been supplemented to provide the deciding official additional information to determine whether the USFS should contine to authorize livestock grazing on the Antelope allotment, and if so, what mgmt strategies should be used. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43246 Location: Boundary Prescribed Underburn UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. 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. - Fuels management On Hold CE N/A 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: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT 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. Page 3 of 11 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Chemult Special Use Permit Re-Authorization Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/13/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 12/2014 CE Catherine Callaghan 541-947-6255 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us Description: The Chemult Ranger District seeks to re-new a variety of special use authorizations that have expired. Renewals have been requested for the continued authorization, maintenance, and motorized access to the authorized uses. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42199 Location: Leonas Little Blue Butterfly Restoration Project UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Please see attached table. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/05/2014 09/2014 CE Faith Brown 541-365-7001 fbrown@fs.fed.us Description: Leonas little blue butterfly is a R6 sensitive species. This project will expand suitable habitat for the butterfly by 38 acres on the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42298 Location: Fremont-Winema National Forest UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T31S, R7E Sec. 27 NE ¼. Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 32. Highway 140 Realignment at - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/22/2014 08/2014 Bly Mountain - Road management CE Description: Easement widening to allow ODOT to realign Highway 140 across National Forest lands. Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT Catherine Callaghan 541-947-6326 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T37S, R11E, Sections 2 & 11. Section of Highway 140 on the east side of Bly Mountain, southwest of the town of Beatty, OR. Page 4 of 11 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 EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 05/18/2012 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2014 Expected:12/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 02/2015 Kelly Lawrence 541-885-3427 kellylawrence@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed actions would focus on stand restoration with conditions where, historically present, low intensity fires could occur. Actions may include non- and commercial thinning, riparian conifer removal including meadows, and reduce road densities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38013 Location: 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. Catherine Callaghan 541-947-6326 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us Chiloquin Ranger District Special Use Authorizations' Renewals Project - Special use management CE Description: The Fremont-Winema National Forest is proposing to renew a variety of special use authorizations on Chiloquin Ranger District that have expired. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42163 Location: Yamsi Grazing Allotment Actual: 08/13/2014 12/2014 UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are a number of locations where these special use authorizations occur across the Chiliquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Please see attachments. - Grazing management EA Completed In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 07/29/2014 Expected:10/2014 11/2014 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 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT 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) Page 5 of 11 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Annie Creek Snowcat Grooming Shelter CE *NEW LISTING* Decision Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Anne Trapanese - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2014 10/2014 541-365-7001 - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 09/2014 atrapanese@fs.fed.us - Facility management Description: This project proposes construction of a 2400 square foot building and access road adjacent to the parking area of the Annie Creek Sno-park to house and maintain snowmobile trail grooming machines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45326 Location: Fourmile Meadow NatureWatch Planning Status UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Latitude 42.761808 Longitude -122.059610. Annie Creek Snow-park, Klamath Ranger District, Klamath County, Oregon. - Recreation management On Hold CE N/A 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 ODOT Highway Maintenance Station CE *NEW LISTING* Anne Trapanese - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2014 10/2014 541-365-7001 - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 09/2014 atrapanese@fs.fed.us - Facility management Description: This project proposes construction of a 1600 square foot building and access road at the ODOT yard location on Highway 140, to maintain and house snowmobile trail grooming equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45327 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT 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 - Latitude 42.397264 Longitude -122.203224. Lake of the Woods, Highway 140 ODOT Maintenance Yard, Klamath Ranger District, Klamath County, Oregon. Page 6 of 11 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Lake of the Woods Vegetation Management Project EA Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Kelly Lawrence N/A - Vegetation management On Hold 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: 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. Michael DeSmit ROE Zipline; Project name 09/2014 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/11/2014 change to Cascade Canopy and - Special use management 541-885-3404 Zipline Tours Project mdesmit@fs.fed.us Description: EA Establish a zipline in the area formerly known as the Tomahawk Ski Bowl off Hwy 140 across from the Rocky Point turnoff. Send comments on this project to: FS-comments-pacificnorthwest-frewin-klamath@fs.fed.us, subject line: Canopy Tour Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41054 Location: Threemile Creek Bull Trout Restoration UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 36 S., R. 6 E. Sec. 10, 15. Approximately 25 miles west of Klamath Falls, OR on Hwy 140 across from the Rocky Point turnoff. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Scoping Start 03/13/2014 Expected:09/2014 CE 10/2014 Ruth D'Amico 541-885-3428 rldamico@fs.fed.us Description: To replace a failing barrier on Threemile Creek that helps to isolate the threatened bull Trout. Will be placing large wood in the stream to improve roughness,and pool habitat within the creek using a helicopter or spider excavator. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43862 Location: Fremont-Winema National Forest 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T34S, R6E, sections 3 - 5. Project area is located approximately 35 miles NW of Klamath Falls on Threemile Creek. The Barrier replacement is to the east of Westside Road and the west of Westside Road. Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 7 of 11 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest 2013 Cox Flat Fish Passage CE Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management Completed Actual: 07/16/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 08/2014 Kimberly Conley 541-947-6330 kconley@fs.fed.us Description: Proposing to replace a culvert where the 2800 Road crosses Thomas Creek. A new structure would provide for fish passage and improve stream connectivity and habitat conditions for the Modoc Sucker, an endangered species in Oregon. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41831 Location: 2013 Lakeview Special Use Authorizations UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T.37S., R.19E., Section 16 NW 1/4, WM. Thomas Creek, 2800 Road in the Cox Flat area of Lakeview Ranger District. - Special use management Completed CE Actual: 07/18/2014 08/2014 Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to re-issue 19 special use authorizations that have expired. No changes to the facilities or increases in the scope or intensity of authorized activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43496 Location: Booth-Drews Gap Fuels Reduction Project CE Jody Perozzi - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A 541-353-2723 (other than forest products) jperozzi@fs.fed.us - Fuels management Description: In conjunction with an adjacent Oregon Department of Forestry project in the area of Booth State Park the Forest Service proposes to implement understory thinning and prescribed fire treatments within a 160 acre parcel of National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32161 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various facilities and land uses that occur on the Lakeview Ranger District. UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T39S, R18E, section 15, SW1/4 WM. Drews Gap area adjacent to Booth State Park Corridor. Page 8 of 11 Fremont-Winema National Forest 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 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2015 06/2015 541-353-2723 - Forest products Notice of Initiation 03/03/2014 jperozzi@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 11/2014 - 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: Grizzly Peak OWIN Tower Replacement 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 Cancelled N/A N/A CE Catherine Callaghan 541-947-6326 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us Description: Grizzly Peak Tower Replacement- OWIN partnered with ODOT to replace or upgrade existing communication facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35663 Location: TWC Corp. Temporary Access Routes UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T38S, R18E, Section 19, SW1/4 W.M., Lake County, Oregon. Grizzly Peak. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 11/2014 Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Description: Considering a request by TWC, Corp. for a SUP to drive motorized vehicles across National Forest System lands to access privately owned land for timber harvest activities. 10 access routes totaling ~0.4 miles. Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT Expected:10/2014 UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T40S,R15E Section 25, T40S,R16E Sections 21,22,23,29. Long Valley south of Strawberry Reservoir. Page 9 of 11 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Thunder Egg #1 Geode Exploration Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Minerals and Geology - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/14/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 08/2014 CE Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Description: Claim owner proposes to excavate 12 test holes ~15'diameter by 15'deep using a small excavator to sample material for geodes. Includes ~1,200' of cross country motorized vehicle use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43741 Location: Verizon Wireless - Grizzly Peak Communication Site UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T40S, R18E, WM, section 30 SW1/4SE1/4. SE of Dog Lake in the Barry Point Fire area. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2014 Expected:10/2014 11/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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 EA *NEW LISTING* In Progress: Notice of Initiation 07/31/2014 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2014 Expected:02/2015 03/2015 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: Fremont-Winema National Forest 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT 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. Silver Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 10 of 11 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Oatman Restoration Project EA Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Silver Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Joy Fatooh - Land management planning Completed Actual: 09/11/2014 10/2014 541-576-7541 - Fuels management joyafatooh@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: This project addresses ecosystem restoration in coniferous forest, meadows, riparian areas, aspen stands and other plant communities while reducing high fuel levels and high road densities, and providing forest products. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40281 Location: UNIT - Silver Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath, Lake. LEGAL - T27S R12E, Sec. 34-35; T27S R13E, Sec. 8, 17-22, 27-32; T28S R11E, Sec. 24-25, 36; T28S R12E, Sec. 1-2, 11-15, 19-35; T28S R13E, Sec. 18-19; T29S R11E, Sec. 1; T29S R12E, Sec. 2-12, 15-21, 29-32; and. The project area is entirely within the Silver Lake Ranger District (RD) and almost entirely within Lake County, Oregon (about 910 acres are within Klamath County). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT Page 11 of 11 Fremont-Winema National Forest