Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014 Ochoco 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. *NEW LISTING* 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 Ochoco National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Lookout Mountain Trails Project - Recreation management EA *NEW LISTING* In Progress: Notice of Initiation 04/23/2014 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2014 Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Jeff Marszal 541-416-6500 jmarszal@fs.fed.us Description: The Ochoco NF is proposing to develop a number of multi-use, non motororized trails within the vicinity of the Lookout Mountain Recreation Area. The trail proposal would create a 75.2 mile network of trails on both new and existing trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44349 Location: 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT UNIT - Lookout Mountain Ranger District, Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of the Lookout Mountain Recreation Area. Page 1 of 7 Ochoco National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision - Recreation management EIS In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 03/14/2014 Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Ochoco National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Ochoco Summit Trail System Expected Implementation Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Dede Steele 541-416-6500 commentspacificnorthwestochoco@fs.fed.us Description: Site-specific analysis of Class I, II and III motorized trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26807 Location: Ochoco National Forest UNIT - Lookout Mountain Ranger District, Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lookout Mountain and Paulina Ranger Districts, east of Marks Creek. Crooked River Natl Grassland (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Juniper Springs Prescribed Burn CE R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bryan Scholz - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A 541-416-6424 - Grazing management bscholz@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Use prescribed fire to reduce fuels, improve vigor of native plants, restore spring flow, and increase forage for wildlife and livestock on 1,256 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38951 Location: UNIT - Crooked River Natl Grassland. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. Project area is bordered by Willow Creek on the west side. Heidi Scott 541-416-6632 hscott02@fs.fed.us Monroe Hydro, LLC. - 612 FERC Exempt Hydro-Electric Special Use Permit - Special use management CE Description: Issue a special use permit to authorize a new low-head small hydropower facility on the western side of the North Unit Irrigation District's Main Canal. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43627 Location: 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT Completed Actual: 03/13/2014 05/2014 UNIT - Crooked River Natl Grassland. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T 13 S, R 12 E, Sec. 12. The project is located on the existing Main Canal (North Unit Irrigation District), at the drop near the intersection of the Main Canal and Monroe Lane. Page 2 of 7 Ochoco National Forest Project Name Ochoco National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Crooked River Natl Grassland (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Pacific Corp - 643 - Power Line Special Use Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/13/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 05/2014 CE Heidi Scott 541-416-6632 hscott02@fs.fed.us Description: Issue a special use permit to authorize a new power line (right-of-way would be 60' long by 10' wide) buried 3' deep, and a new meter box. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43628 Location: Winter Range Habitat Improvement Project CE Anne Roberts - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A 541-416-6447 - Forest products aroberts@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: This project is the fourth phase of the Westside Collaborative process. The goal is to continue to improve wildlife winter range habitat on the west side of the Grassland through rehabilitating an area damaged by OHVs and by removing juniper. Location: Ochoco National Forest Bear Creek Allotment Management Plans UNIT - Crooked River Natl Grassland. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T 13 S, R 12 E, Sec. 12. The project is located on the existing Main Canal (North Unit Irrigation District), at the drop near the intersection of the Main Canal and Monroe Lane. UNIT - Crooked River Natl Grassland. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T12S R11E Secs 25, 26 - T13S R11E Secs 27, 28, 29, 33. West side of the Crooked River National Grassland. Lookout Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Grazing management EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 02/28/2014 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2014 Expected:09/2015 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 10/2015 Tory Kurtz 541-416-6407 tlkurtz@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to reauthorize grazing permits and modify grazing management in four allotments: Bear Creek, Elkhorn, Snowshoe and Trout Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43759 Location: 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT UNIT - Lookout Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. About 40 miles north of Prineville, Oregon, in the Trout Creek, Bear Creek and Bridge Creek drainages. Page 3 of 7 Ochoco National Forest Project Name Ochoco National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Lookout Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Lamonta Compound Building Project - Facility management In Progress: Scoping Start 09/19/2011 Expected:12/2012 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 01/2013 CE Marcelle Anderson 541-416-6463 marcelleanderson@fs.f ed.us Description: Construct a new 19,300 sq ft Interagecy Fire Operations Building to replace existing fire cache, restroom/shower building and Hot Shot trailer; building would house BLM Rivers Division, USFS Prairie Division, and USFS Prineville Hot Shots. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36987 Location: Lookout Mountain Prescribed Burn UNIT - Lookout Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook. Lamonta Compound in Prineville, Oregon. - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A EA David Owens 541-416-6425 deowens@fs.fed.us Description: Prescribed fire and associated fuels reduction activities in the Lookout Mountain Roadless Area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27133 Location: Ochoco Creek Culvert Replacements UNIT - Lookout Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook. Lookout Mountain Roadless Area, Lookout Mountain Ranger District. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A CE N/A Barbara Franano 541-416-6485 bfranano@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to replace two undersized culverts on Ochoco Creek to improve function and remove barriers to movement of aquatic fauna. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35294 Location: Ochoco National Forest 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT UNIT - Lookout Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Township 13 South, Range 19 East, in Sections 30 and 40. Ochoco Creek on the Lookout Mountain Ranger District. Paulina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 4 of 7 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Ochoco National Forest Project Name Ochoco National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Paulina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Gap Fuels and Vegetation Management Project - Vegetation management (other than forest products) EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/04/2014 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2014 Expected:05/2015 Project Contact 09/2015 Marcelle Anderson 541-416-6463 marcelleanderson@fs.f ed.us Description: The proposal is to reduce forest density and fuels and conduct restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43761 Location: Lower Deep Creek Watershed Restoration Project UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Lookout Mountain on the Ochoco National Forest. - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Completed Actual: 04/18/2014 07/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: The Lower Deep restoration project is designed to improve aquatic habitat conditions and riparian function within the Deep Creek watershed through the placement of large wood, in-stream work, riparian planting, and fence placement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44300 Location: Mount Pisgah Communications Site, Oregon State Radio Project Facility In Progress: Notice of Initiation 12/06/2013 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Heidi Scott 541-416-6632 hscott02@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose is to issue a communication use lease for construction and operation of a new communications facility on Mount Pisgah to support communications equipment for the Oregon State Radio project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43823 Location: 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deep Creek watershed, Paulina Ranger District, Ochoco National Forest. - Special use management EA *NEW LISTING* Jeff Marszal 541-416-6500 jmarszal@fs.fed.us UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Top of Mount Pisgah, Section 8, T13S, R21E, Williamette Meridian. Page 5 of 7 Ochoco National Forest Project Name Ochoco National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Paulina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Northend Grapple Pile CE - Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region N/A Renee Roufs 541-477-6921 rroufs@fs.fed.us Description: Reduce hazardous fuels in the Fryton Planning Area by grapple piling thinning slash, through non-commercial thinning for timber stand improvement. Location: Sunflower Allotment Fence Placement Project UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Wheeler. LEGAL - T13S, R22 - 24E. Paulina Dayville. - Grazing management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 08/17/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 Expected:11/2012 11/2012 Jeff Marszal 541-416-6500 jmarszal@fs.fed.us Description: The project proposes to construct and replace fences in the Frazier and Porcupine pastures on the Sunflower Allotment. The purpose and need is to protect anadromous fish, increase cattle dispersal and increase forage utilization in the uplands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40087 Location: Thinning Slash Treatment UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - TRS: T15S, 26E, Sections 26, 27, 34, 35 (Frazier Pasture)/ T16S, R26E, Sections 13, 14. FS Road 531 (Frazier Pasture), FS Road 58 (Sunflower Pasture). - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A CE Bryan Scholz 541-416-6424 bscholz@fs.fed.us Description: Prescribed underburning of precommercial thinning slash across the Paulina Ranger District. Location: Windy Corner Vegetation Management Project UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Grant, Wheeler. LEGAL - T13S, R25E; T14S, R23-26E; T15S, R23-26E; & T16S, R26E. Paulina - Dayville. - Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A CE N/A Renee Roufs 541-477-6921 rroufs@fs.fed.us Description: Non-commercial thinning for timber stand improvement and fuels reduction. Location: 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Grant. LEGAL - T 14 S, R 25 E; T 14 S, R 26 E; T 15 S, R 25 E; T 15 S, R 26E; T 16 S, R 26 E. Windy Corner, Paulina Ranger District, Ochoco National Forest. Page 6 of 7 Ochoco National Forest Project Name Ochoco National Forest Wolf Vegetation and Fuels Management Project Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Paulina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Vegetation management (other than forest products) EIS In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/13/2014 Expected:08/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 09/2014 Jeff Marszal 541-416-6500 jmarszal@fs.fed.us Description: The general purpose of entering this project area is to contribute to the resiliency of the landscape and to promote vegetative conditions that are similar to what occurred historically. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41946 Location: UNIT - Paulina Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Wheeler. The Wolf project area is approximately 50 miles east of the city of Prineville. 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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 07/01/2014 03:15 am MT Page 7 of 7 Ochoco National Forest