Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Siuslaw 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. Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) 10C Designated Routes Project EIS - Land management planning - Recreation management In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 09/17/2014 Expected:11/2014 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Angela Morris 541-271-6040 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us 12/2014 Description: Designating motorized vehicle routes in the 10C Management Area of the Oregon Dunes NRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34220 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Coos, Douglas, Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R13W, Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36; T23S, R13W, Sec 23, 26, 34; T24S, R13W, Sec 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 27, 29, 33,34; T19S, R12W, Sec 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 17, 16, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, 33. National Forest System lands in the Central Coast Ranger District-Oregon Dunes NRA. Page 1 of 8 Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) 2013 Special Use Authorization Projects (Camp Cleawox Amendment) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2013 Expected:11/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 12/2014 CE John Harper 541-271-6023 or 541271-6000 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us Description: Amend for two new kayak storage buildings at existing Girl Scout camp under an existing authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42932 Location: 2013 Special Use Authorization Projects (Conger Road) UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lane. LEGAL - T19S, R12W, Section 10, W.M., Lane County, Oregon. within existing authorized Camp Cleawox, south of Florence, Oregon. - Special use management - Road management In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2013 Expected:12/2014 CE 01/2015 John Harper 541-271-6023 or 541271-6000 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us Description: Issue a new authorization for proposed road access to private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42934 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Douglas. LEGAL - T21S, R11W, Section 28, W.M., Douglas County, Oregon. From Forest Road 41 a short distance accross section line onto private land in section 29. Page 2 of 8 Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) 2013 Special Use Authorization Projects (reissue 18 authorizations) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2013 Expected:10/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 11/2014 CE John Harper 541-271-6023 or 541271-6000 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us Description: Issue 18 authorizations to replace existing and/or expired authorizations for: power and water transmission lines, military, roads, and livestock areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42931 Location: 2014 Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail Authorization UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Benton, Coos, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations within the Central Coast Ranger District--Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. - Recreation management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 05/30/2014 CE Expected:09/2014 10/2014 John Harper 541-271-6023 or 541271-6000 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us Description: Issue an authorization for non-motorized trail over approximately 5.4 miles of National Forest System lands, between Corvallis and Harlan, using existing road and trail segments and .23 mile segment of new trail construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44539 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Benton, Lane, Lincoln. LEGAL - T12S, R7W, Sections 10,11,12 and 16, Willamette Meridian, Benton County, Oregon and T21S, R8W, Section 11 Willamette Meridian, Lincoln County, Oregon. National Forest System lands between Corvallis and Harlan. Page 3 of 8 Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Alsea River Boat Ramp Project CE EA 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT R6 - Pacific Northwest Region UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The location can be found at the following township, range and sections. Blackberry Campground: T14S R9W S7; Ermie Walters: T14S R10W S13; and Riveredge: T14S R9W S5. Jack Sleeper 10/2014 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/29/2014 541-563-8424 - Forest products 08/29/2014 comments- Vegetation management pacificnorthwest(other than forest products) siuslaw- Watershed management centralcoast@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: This project includes actions that would thin young, dense conifer stands less than 80 years old; enhance fish and wildlife habitats; repair, store, or decommission roads; and treat invasive plants. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40473 Location: Siuslaw National Forest Project Contact Justin Fenton 09/2014 - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 541-563-8423 - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 jfenton@fs.fed.us - Facility management Description: The project proposes to repair three boat ramps located at Blackberry Campground, Ermie Walters, and Rivers Edge. This project would temporarily close access to the Alsea River at these locations while the work is being completed. Location: Millwright Beaver Landscape Management Project Expected Implementation UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lincoln. LEGAL - Multiple sections in Township 12 South, Ranges 10 and 11 West; and Township 13 South, Range 11 West; Willamette Meridian; Lincoln County, OR. The project area encompases the Beaver Creek watershed, and portions of the Mill Creek, Wright Creek, and Drift Creek watersheds. Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 4 of 8 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Siuslaw National Forest 1136 Road Construction Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Road management In Progress: Notice of Initiation 09/24/2014 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2014 EA Expected:02/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 03/2015 Debra Hobbs 503-392-5128 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: 1915 feet of road reconstruction and 750 feet of new construction to allow access to adjacent private timber land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44960 Location: 1136 and 8100-112 Road Easement Exchange UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T3S, R10W, S6. 1136 Road, Sand Creek area. - Land ownership management - Road management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 CE Debra Hobbs 760-788-0250x3327 dshobbs@fs.fed.us Description: Reciprocal easements across Forest Service and private land to improve access and reduce road impacts. Location: Beaver-friendly Culvert Management UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T3S, R10W, S6; T3S, R9W, S11. Sand creek area, 1136 road, off Sand Lake/Cape Lookout Road and 8100-112 in East Beaver Creek area. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:11/2014 11/2014 Joshua Marxen 503-392-5121 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of flow devices and road maintenance work to control beaver damming activity and eliminate beaverrelated flooding at culvert crossings that currently require constant maintenance. Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hebo Ranger District, National Forest System Roads 2210, 8376, 8377, and Cedar Creek Road. Page 5 of 8 Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Siuslaw National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) East Beaver LWD Project CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management Completed Actual: 08/01/2014 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 08/2014 David Skelton 503-392-5113 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: The Hebo Ranger District proposes to provide ~ 57 trees ranging from a DBH of 24-32 inches from mature stands on National Forest System Lands to the Bureau of Land Management for placement into East Beaver Creek for aquatic habitat restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40103 Location: Hebo 2014 Non-Key Road Maintenance Tree Removal UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T 3S, R 10W sections 15, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33 and 34. Trees are primarily located along FS roads 1004, 1004-112, 1004-113, and 1106. - Forest products - Road management Completed CE Actual: 09/22/2014 10/2014 Wayne Patterson 503-392-5136 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: Maintenance of non-key roads that access restoration projects, and provide access for fire control and general forest management. Much of this maintenance would be accomplished by providing personal-use and commercial firewood. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44394 Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Portions of Township 3 South, Ranges 8, 9, and 10 West; T.4S., Rs.7, 8, 9, & 10W.; T.5S., Rs.9 & 10W.; T.6S., Rs.9 & 10W.; T.7S., R.10W.; and T.8S., R.10W. The non-key roads are located across the Hebo Ranger District. A full list can be found in the scoping letter. Page 6 of 8 Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Siuslaw National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Hebo Ranger District Meadow Maintenance and Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2014 Expected:10/2014 Project Contact 10/2014 CE Michelle Dragoo 503-392-5127 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: Maintain and restore existing and historic meadow habitat (up to 250 acres yearly) Location: UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hebo Ranger District. Rocky Bend & Castle Rock - Recreation management Campground Decommissioning - Watershed management - Facility management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 09/20/2013 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 12/2014 Expected:03/2015 03/2015 Joseph Cleveland 503-392-5118 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: The Hebo Ranger is proposing to decommission Rocky Bend and Castle Rock Campgrounds. All infrastructure will be removed. Rocky Bend Campground is located on Upper Nestucca River Road, and Castle Rock is located on Oregon Highway 22. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42651 Location: Schooner-Rock Restoration Project EA UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - 4S,7W Section 7 & 4S, 9W Section 32. Rocky Bend Campground is located on Blaine Road east of Beaver. Castle Rock Campground is located on Highway 22 about 6 miles east of Hebo. - Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Lorena Wisehart 503-392-5119 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: This project includes actions that would thin young, dense conifer stands less than 80 years old in the Siletz watershed to promote development of late-successional forest habitat. Location: 10/01/2014 08:52 am MT UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T 7 S, R 10 W. Hebo Ranger District about 80 miles NW of Corvallis. Page 7 of 8 Siuslaw National Forest Project Name Siuslaw National Forest Project Purpose Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Wayne Patterson - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:02/2015 03/2015 503-392-5136 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 08/08/2012 comments- Forest products Est. Comment Period Public pacificnorthwest- Vegetation management Notice 10/2014 siuslaw(other than forest products) hebo@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: Thinning previously burned and planted or clear-cut and planted stands using commercial or noncommercial methods. About 1,015 acres of 28-50 year old plantations and 1,311 acres of 76-100 year old plantations of offsite genetic stock. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39933 Location: Special Use Authorization Renewal 2014 Decision Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) South Nestucca Restoration Project EA Planning Status UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - (T 3S, R 9, 10 W) (T4S, R 8, 9, 10 W) T5S, R 8,9,10 W). Hebo Ranger District about 80 miles NW of Corvallis. - Land ownership management - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:11/2014 12/2014 Nancy Craft 503-392-5122 commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us Description: Issue four new special use permits to replace expired permits for existing buried and overhead utility lines on National Forest System lands. Location: UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Various. Locations throughout Hebo Ranger District. 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.) 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