Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 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, 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 06/2014 Expected:12/2014 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) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Jessica Richardson Deuce Fuels Reduction and - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2014 08/2014 Vegetation Management Project - Vegetation management 541-576-7542 Objection Period Legal Notice jessicalrichardson@fs.f (other than forest products) 03/07/2014 EA ed.us - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The purpose of this project is to improve forest health and vigor, promote health and sustainability of non-forest plant communities, and improve hydrologic function. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29134 Location: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT UNIT - Bly Ranger District, Paisley Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located within the Red Zone on the Paisley and Bly Ranger Districts. Page 1 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision - Grazing management On Hold Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Swamp Creek and Mill Flat Grazing Allotments Project Expected Implementation N/A N/A EA Jessica Richardson 541-576-7542 jessicalrichardson@fs.f ed.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 T35SR19E S 27,31-34; T36SR18E S 1,11-15, 21-28, 33-36; T36SR19E S 2-11,13-15,17-19; T37SR18E S 14,9-15; T37SR19E S 6,7; T36SR20E; S 13,14,18-34; T36SR21E S 31; T37SR20E S 3-6,8-15,23-26. The Swamp Creek allotment consists mostly of land on the Paisley Ranger District, with the remainder and all of the Mill Flat allotment being on the Lakeview Ranger District. Bly Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2014 Expected:05/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 06/2014 CE 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: Goodlow RNA Prescribed Fire Plan CE - Vegetation management On Hold N/A (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Research and Development Description: Goodlow RNA Prescribed Fire Plan- details will be added. Location: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various facilities that occur on the Bly Ranger District. 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. Page 2 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest North Ditch Fish Screen Planning Status Decision Bly Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Watershed management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 04/07/2011 Expected:04/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2014 Kimberly Conley 541-947-6330 kconley@fs.fed.us Description: North Ditch Fish Screen Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35664 Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T35S, R14E, Section 36, NW ¼ W.M., Klamath County, Oregon. North Ditch Fish Screen. Catherine Callaghan 541-947-6326 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us Oregon State Radio Medicine Mountain Communications Facility Upgrade - Special use management CE Description: The Bly R. D. proposes to authorize Oregon State Department of Transportation to replace existing communications facility with an upgraded facility at the Medicine Mountain comm. site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34657 Location: Fremont-Winema National Forest Antelope Grazing Allotments AMP In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2014 Expected:05/2014 UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T36S, R13E, Section 30, NW1/4SE1/4, W.M., Klamath County, Oregon. The Medicine Mountain communications site is approximately three miles southeast of Beatty, Oregon near the southwestern corner of the Fremont National Forest. Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Grazing management EA 08/2014 In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 12/23/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT 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. Page 3 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Boundary Prescribed Underburn Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Fuels management On Hold N/A Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region N/A CE 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: Chemult Special Use Permit Re-Authorization 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. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 11/01/2013 Expected:06/2014 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 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 CE 11/2014 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 34 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 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT 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) Page 4 of 12 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 32. Highway 140 Realignment at - Special use management 06/2014 In Progress: Expected:02/2014 Bly Mountain - Road management Scoping Start 10/12/2011 CE Description: Easement widening to allow ODOT to realign Highway 140 across National Forest lands. Location: Bluejay Vegetation Restoration Project Project Contact 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. - Fuels management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 05/18/2012 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2014 Expected:08/2014 10/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 09/02/2013 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 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. Page 5 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Oregon State Radio Project, Applegate Butte Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/03/2013 Expected:04/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 06/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Project Contact Anne Trapanese 541-365-7055 atrapanese@fs.fed.us Description: This project would authorize the issuance of a Communications Use Lease to the Oregon Department of Transportation for 911 and other public services. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43788 Location: UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 33S, Ranger 8E, Sec 13. Applegate Butte. Catherine Callaghan 541-947-6326 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us Oregon State Radio Project, Applegate Butte Communication Site - Special use management CE Description: Proposed actions include building a new self-supported 160' tower, accompanying building, installing 2-1000 gallon propane tanks, burying overhead power lines, removing old lookout tower, existing trailer, and communication building. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38016 Location: Cancelled N/A N/A UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 33 S., R. 8 E., WM., section 13. Located near the top of Applegate Butte on the Chiloquin RD. Kelly Lawrence 541-885-3427 kellylawrence@fs.fed.us Swan Lake Point, Bonneville Power Administration Radio Station Upgrade - Special use management CE Description: BPA proposes to upgrade/replace existing comm facilities with new building, tower, propane tanks and access rd under special use authorization. Project includes removal of existing structures and rehabilitation of site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40990 Location: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 12/03/2012 Expected:06/2014 07/2014 UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T36S, R9E, Section 32. Swan Lake Point, Chiloquin Ranger District, Klamath County. Page 6 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest 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 EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 06/30/2010 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2014 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 Fourmile Meadow NatureWatch 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 CE In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2011 Expected:05/2012 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 06/2012 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: 04/01/2014 04:45 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 - 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. Page 7 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) ROE Zipline; Project name - Recreation management change to Cascade Canopy and - Special use management Zipline Tours Project EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 12/28/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 03/2014 Expected:06/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2014 Michael DeSmit 541-885-3404 mdesmit@fs.fed.us Description: 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:05/2014 09/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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 2013 Cox Flat Fish Passage CE Ruth D'Amico 541-885-3428 rldamico@fs.fed.us 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) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/18/2013 Expected:04/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT 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. Page 8 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest 2013 Lakeview Special Use Authorizations Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2014 CE Expected:05/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 06/2014 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: Crooked Mud Honey EA 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. Jody Perozzi - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2014 12/2014 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 10/2014 - 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: 04/01/2014 04:45 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 T36S,R21E;T36S,R22E;T37S,R21E;T37S,R22E;T38S,R22E W.M. North Warner Mountains within the Lakeview Federal Stewardship Unit. Page 9 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Grizzly Peak OWIN Tower Replacement Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/07/2011 Expected:05/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2014 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: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T38S, R18E, Section 19, SW1/4 W.M., Lake County, Oregon. Grizzly Peak. Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Oregon Public Broadcasting Cox Peak Communication Upgrade - Special use management CE Description: OPB has proposed to install an 8'(high) by 6' (long) by 4' (wide) metal equipment cabinet next to OPB's existing microwave repeater towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43740 *NEW LISTING* Location: South Warner Aspen CE In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2014 Expected:04/2014 06/2014 UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T37S, R20E, WM, section 4 SE1/4NW1/4. Cox Peak Communications Site. - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2012 Expected:04/2014 07/2014 Jody Perozzi 541-353-2723 jperozzi@fs.fed.us Description: Enhance and restore aspen stands by removing encroaching conifers through non-commercial thinning along with application of prescribed fire as deemed necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35666 Location: Thunder Egg #1 Geode Exploration UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T39S, R21E; T40, R21E; T41, R21E, W. M., Lake County, Oregon*. South Warner Mountains on the Lakeview Ranger District. - Minerals and Geology - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT Expected:04/2014 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. Page 10 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Fremont-Winema National Forest Oregon State Radio Project Communication Facilities'Installation At Round Pass CE CE Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Catherine Callaghan - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:05/2014 08/2014 541-947-6326 Orders Scoping Start 12/31/2013 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us - Special use management Description: The State of Oregon is actively working to consolidate and upgrade the public safety microwave and radio systems used by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon State Police. The ungrades would comply with federal communication mandates. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43490 UNIT - Paisley Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T35S, R19E, Sec. 32 SE1/4NW1/4 WM. Round Pass communications use site. Justin Hadwen - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 05/2014 541-576-7562 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 07/15/2010 jhadwen@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Promotes aspen growth and re-establishment in approximately 823 acres of aspen stands in Upper Sycan Subwatershed. Proposes removing encroaching conifers (hand fell, leave on site), and prescribed fire to promote now aspen growth. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31982 Location: Fremont-Winema National Forest 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT Decision Paisley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Location: Upper Sycan River Subwatershed Aspen Restoration Project Planning Status UNIT - Paisley Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath, Lake. LEGAL - T32S R14E, Sec. 22, 26, 27, and 36; T32S R15E, Sec. 30 and 31; T33S R15E, Sec. 13, 15, 17, 20-22, 24; and T33S R16E, Sec. 7-9, 17-21, 27, and 29-34. The project area is entirely within the Paisley Ranger District, in the general vicinity of several developed recreation sites in Lake and Klamath Counties, Oregon. Silver Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 11 of 12 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) - Land management planning - Fuels management - Road management In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/03/2014 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2014 Joy Fatooh 541-576-7541 joyafatooh@fs.fed.us 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: Oregon State Radio Project Communication Upgrades at Picture Rock Pass Communication Site. CE 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). Catherine Callaghan - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:05/2014 08/2014 541-947-6326 Orders Scoping Start 12/30/2013 ccallaghan@fs.fed.us - Special use management Description: The ODOT is in the process of consolidating and upgrading the public safety microwave and radio systems used by the Oregon State Department of Transportation and Oregon State Police. Tis project would allow for these modifications and upgrades. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43491 Location: UNIT - Silver Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T30S, R16E, Sec. 9NW1/4SE1/4 WM. Picture Rock Pass (aka Dead Indian Mountain) Communications Use Site. 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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 04/01/2014 04:45 am MT Page 12 of 12 Fremont-Winema National Forest