Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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
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:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2012
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2014
Expected:06/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Angela Morris
541-271-6040
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
07/2014
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:
2013 Special Use Authorization
Projects (Camp Cleawox
Amendment)
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
CE
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
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.
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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 (Conger Road)
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
Expected:06/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2014
CE
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:
2013 Special Use Authorization
Projects (reissue 18
authorizations)
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
CE
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
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.
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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)
2014 Lakeside Fiber Optic
Authorization
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue new authorization for placing fiber optic cable on existing utility poles servicing City of Lakeside.
Location:
Alsea River Boat Ramp Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Justin Fenton
08/2014
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2014
541-563-8423
- Watershed management
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
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:
Archie Knowles Campground
Decommissioning
EA
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Coos. LEGAL - T23S, R13W, Section 13, W.M., Coos County, Oregon. National Forest System lands within
existing powerline corridor beginning along Wildwood Drive heading north then crossing country east to private
lands servicing City of Lakeside.
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.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
Angela Morris
541-271-6040
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to decommision Archie Knowles Campground including removal of existing infrasturcute and restoration
activities for Coho habitat in Knowles Creek.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lane. LEGAL - Township 18 South, Range 9 West, Section 8; Willamette Meriidian, Lane County, Oregon. Archie
Knowles Campground, Lane County, Oregon.
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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)
Millwright Beaver Landscape
Management Project
EA
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Jack Sleeper
07/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:06/2014
541-563-8424
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
comments- Vegetation management
03/14/2014
pacificnorthwest(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
siuslaw- Watershed management
Notice 05/2014
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:
Shotpouch and Sugarbowl
County Road Rehabilitation
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.
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/21/2014
Expected:04/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
05/2014
Michael Brouwer
541-962-8536
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Objectives of the project include minimizing potential adverse impacts to water quality and fish habitat by reducing
the risk of road or culvert fill failures; discouraging motorized vehicle traffic; and increasing trail opportunities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44047
Location:
Siuslaw National Forest
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lincoln. LEGAL - T.12S., R.8W., Sections 11 and 14. The Shotpouch road (County road 548) project segment
would include the portion on National Forest System (NFS) lands from T12S R8W section line between sections
11 & 14.
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Rondall Hudson
Cascade Head Scenic Research - Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
Area View Point and
775-778-6122
- Special area management
Comment Period Public Notice
Interpretive Site Project
comments- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
03/05/2014
pacificnorthwestWatershed
management
Est.
Objection
Period
Legal
EA
siuslaw- Land ownership management Notice 04/2014
hebo@fs.fed.us
- Facility management
Description: The Siuslaw National Forest proposes to construct an interpretative day use facility within the boundaries of
Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area (CHSRA). Development would include a vault toilet, parking and a short
trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43151
Location:
East Beaver LWD Project
CE
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - R10W, T6S Section 25.
Adjacent to Hwy 101 and Fraser Road north of Lincoln City.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/01/2012
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
David Skelton
503-392-5113
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: The Hebo Ranger District proposes to provide ~ 180 trees ranging from a DBH of 24-32 inches from mature
stands on National Forest System Lands to the Bureau of Land Management )BLM). These will be placed into East
Beaver Creek for aquatic restoration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40103
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
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.
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Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one 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 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
08/2014
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:
South Nestucca Restoration
Project
EA
Wayne Patterson
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
503-392-5136
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 08/08/2012
comments- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
pacificnorthwest- Vegetation management
Notice 05/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
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.
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.
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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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