Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Colville 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)
Aquatic Invasive Species order
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/12/2015
Expected:11/2015
James Capurso
208-557-5780
jcapurso@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species on all
Forests in R6. 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=47350
Location:
UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin,
Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island,
Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San
Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman,
Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant,
Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow,
Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. 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 public scoping lists.
Colville National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Colville National Forest Plan
Revision
01/2016
- Land management planning
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Expected:11/2016
Notice of Adjustment 06/30/2011
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 01/2016
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2017
Amy Dillon
509-684-7211
adillon@fs.fed.us
Description: The Land and Resource Management Plan for the Colville National Forest is being revised as required by the
National Forest management Act. The focus is to update parts of the plan no longer current and requiring change.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/colville/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprd3824594
Location:
UNIT - Colville National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry, Pend Oreille, Stevens.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colville National Forest.
Colville National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Colville National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Colville National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Katherine Brodhead
(509)738-7775
kbrodhead03@fs.fed.us
Colville National Forest
Whitebark Pine Enhancement
Project
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Description: improve the health and cone production of whitebark pine, protect against mountain pine beetle attack.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46403
*UPDATED*
Location:
Colville National Forest
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/17/2015
Expected:10/2015
05/2016
UNIT - Newport Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger
District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry, Pend Oreille, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. High
elevations greater that 6000ft.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Amendment to Bluebird Mining
Claim Exploratory Drilling
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Karen Nooney
509-684-7000
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Amendment to Plan of Operations for exploratory drilling on Bluebird Mining Claims
Location:
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Section 30,
T40N, R44E, WM. In the area of Bluebird Ridge, Slate Creek watershed.
Iron Mountain Claims #2 and #3 - Minerals and Geology
Plan of Operations
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Karen Nooney
(509) 684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Plan of operation for development of Iron Mountain #2 and #3 mining claims.
Location:
Knecht FLPMA Forest Road
Specia Use Permit
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T32N, R45E, Sec. 5
& 8. West of Bead Lake and adjacent to Iron Mountain Quarry (private).
- Special use management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
05/2015
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: applicant purchased private property that is accessed by a Forest system road 1900740. This access has been
authorized by previous landowners since 1979
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Actual: 04/17/2015
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NE1/4NE14
sec. 22, NW1/4NW1/4 sec. 23, T.36N., R.43E., W.M. Location is Forest Road 1900740 in Management Area 8.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Knecht Water System Special
Use Permit
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/17/2015
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2015
CE
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: The applicant purchased property that is served by a water diversion and pipeline located on National Forest
System lands. Property owner holds a State Water right and has requested authorization for the water system.
Location:
LeClerc Creek Grazing
Allotment Management
Planning
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NW1/4NW1/4
sec. 23, T.36N., R.43E., W.M. Located in Management Area 8.
- Grazing management
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
04/22/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2015
Expected:09/2016
12/2016
Gayne Sears
509-447-7300
gsears@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze the options for management of grazing in the LeClerc Creek drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41517
Location:
Lorelei Diamond Ranch FLPMA
Road Permit
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
LeClerc Creek drainage.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/16/2014
Expected:01/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Applicant has purchased property and asked to re-construct a 600 foot long by 15 foot wide, low standard road to
access the east side of their parcel to manage timber. Their parcel is bisected by a large pond thatprevents roaded
access east of pond.
Location:
Lousen Amateur Radio North
Baldy
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - SW1/4SW1/4 sec.
19, T.32N., R.44E., W.M. Off Forest Road 1914 in Management Area 8.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
Karen Nooney
509-684-7000
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: To locate an amateur radio facility at North Baldy including a small equipment cabinet, solar panel, mast support
and antennas.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T35N, R45E, SE 1/4
Sec. 7. North Baldy Mountain.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Outlet Creek Recreation
Residence Well & Waterline
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Karen Nooney
509-684-7000
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Drilling of well & installation of new waterlines to replace existing water system.
Location:
Pend Oreille County PUD #1
Cold Water Release Fiber Optic
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Sect
31, T39N, R44E, WM. Outlet Creek Tract of Recreation Residence, Northwest shore of Sullivan Lake.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Karen Nooney
(509) 684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of fiber optic cable from Outlet Creek Dam to radio facility on Sand Ridge.
Location:
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T39N, R44E,
Sec 31; T38N, R44E, Sec 6; T38N, R43E, Sec 1, 12, 13 & 14. Sullivan Lake Road and Sand Ridge.
Karen Nooney
509-684-7184
knooney@fs.fed.us
Pend Oreille PUD #1 Permit
Amendment to add Fiber Optic
Cable
- Special use management
CE
Description: Amendment of an existing special use permit to authorize installation, use and maintenance of fiber optic cable.
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2011
Expected:01/2016
02/2016
*UPDATED*
Location:
Pend Oreille PUD: buried
electric line to private property
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NE1/4 Sec 13,
T31N-R45E; Sec 21, T32N-R45E; E1/2SE1/4 Sec 17, T32N-R45E; Sec 9, T32N-R45E; & NW1/4SW1/4 Sec 10,
T32N-R45E. Several sections across the Newport Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/12/2013
CE
*UPDATED*
03/2016
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: The Pend Oreille PUD has submitted an application to bury 50 lineal feet of single phase electric cable from an
existing utility pole to provide service to a private parcel. The width of the right-of-way would be 20 feet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42986
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Expected:01/2016
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The power line would be located on the east side of Flume Creek Road (FR6200350), T39N, R43E, SW 1/4 SW1/4
Sec. 4, WM.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Karen Nooney
(509) 684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Pend Oreille Telephone Permit
Amendment to add Fiber Optic
Cable
- Special use management
CE
Description: Amendment of an existing special use permit to authorize installation, use and maintenance of fiber optic cable
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2011
Expected:01/2016
04/2016
*UPDATED*
Location:
Schacher Road Easement
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NW1/4 SW1/4
Sec 3, T37N-R43E; SE1/4 NE1/4 Sec 34, T38N-R43E; SW1/4 SE1/4 Sec 25, T38N-R44E; NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 30,
T38N-R44E, WM. Sullivan Lake Ranger District.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Karen Nooney
509-684-7000
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Permanent easement over National Forest System Roads to access private property.
Location:
Seattle City Light Forest Road
3165000 Authorization
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 9,
T32N, R45E. Forest Roads 3200132 and 3200145.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/10/2014
Expected:01/2016
03/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Seattle City Light has applied for authorization for continued access over Forest Road 3165 (CR 3990) on a yearround basis to access the Vista House and east side of Boundary Dam from State Route 31.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42987
Location:
Seattle City Light Power Line
Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
near Boundary Dam Vista House. T40N, R43E, SW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 2; Sec 11; Lots 1 and 2, NW1/4 NW1/4 Sec 12.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/18/2012
Expected:12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
01/2016
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of permit for existing power transmission line.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T40N, R43E,
Sec. 10, SW1/4 Sec. 15, NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 22; T39N, R43E, E1/2 Sec. 4. Boundary Dam Road.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Timber Mountain Vegetation
Management Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Michelle Paduani
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:08/2016
03/2017
509-447-7361
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 05/01/2015
michellelpaduani@fs.fe
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
d.us
- Fuels management
Notice 01/2016
Description: The Timber Mountain proposed action will be based on direction found within the Colville National Forest Land and
Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan, 1988) as amended by the continuation of Interim Management Direction
Location:
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The analysis area is within the Ruby Creek and Lost Creek subwatersheds. Primary access is via Ruby Creek
Road (2700, 2712).
Michelle Paduani
509-447-7361
michellelpaduani@fs.fe
d.us
Trout habitat Restoration
Program Fish Habitat
Improvements Programmatic
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
Description: The projects focus is to enhance/restore aquatic habitat within eight subbasins that are tributaries to the Pend
Oreille River including LeClerc, Calispell, Cee Cee Ah, Indian, Ruby, Cedar, Tacoma, and Mill creeks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46147
Location:
Vaagen Bros. Private Road
Permit
Completed
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Karen Nooney
509-684-7000
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit authorizing construction of approximately 50 feet of new road to access private
property.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
07/2015
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - The proposed
Actions are located on tributaries of the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington State. Townships 32-38
Ranges 42-44 Sections 1-36.
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 07/23/2015
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - NW1/4 SW1/4
Sec 20, T38N-R42E, WM. North of Huckleberry Mountain.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Newport-Sullivan Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
West Branch LeClerc Creek
Watershed Restoration
- Watershed management
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 07/17/2015
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Robert Lawler
509-447-7375
rrlawler@fs.fed.us
07/2015
EA
Description: Analyze the relocation and obliteration of 1.8 miles of the 1935-000 Forest Service Road (FSR)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45021
Location:
White Raven Mineral
Exploration
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T37R44S27.
Legal: T37R44S27
General: The project start point is approximately 2 miles east of the 1935/1936 road junction on the 1935 road in
the upper West Branch LeClerc Creek drainage (if useful: also known as the Middle Branch LeClerc or Harvey
Creek road).
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Claimant has submitted a Plan of Operations to take mineral samples for assay. Claimant will take core samples
from dried pond to determine whether evidence of rare earth elements are present.
Location:
YZN Exploratory Drilling
Karen Nooney
509.684.7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Newport Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Portions of SE1/4
Sec. 1, T32N, R44E; SW1/4 Sec. 6, T32N, R45E, WM in Pend Oreille County. Access to the claims are off Forest
Road 190007.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Karen Nooney
509-684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Approval of a plan of operations for drilling at four locations in the Lead Hill area
Location:
Colville National Forest
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - Sect. 2, 10 &
11, T40N, R44E, WM. Lead Hill.
Republic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Republic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Karen Nooney
(509) 684-7189
knooney@fs.fed.us
Adamera Minerals: Empire
Creek Project Exploratory
Drilling
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: Adamera Minerals proposes to conduct mineral exploration by drilling and trenching to define the length and extent
of mineral deposits in the Empire Lake area. Up to 10 drill sites, and 6 trenches will be excavated.
*UPDATED*
Location:
Adamera Minerals: Oversight
Project Exploratory drilling
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - Sections 12 and 13, T38N,
R32E; Section 7 T38N, R33E, WM in Ferry County. Project is located to the east and southeast of the Empire
Lake Recreation Area in Ferry County.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Adamera Minerals proposes to conduct exploratory drilling and trenching on unpatented mining claims located
near the Kettle River Mill operated by Kinross Gold Corp. Testing will aid determining the nature and extent of gold
and silver deposits.
Location:
Ferry County PUD #1 Power
line Maintenance Trail - San
Poil Section
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - Section 18, Township 37
North, Range 34 East, Willamette Meridian in Ferry County. Location is on and around Cooke Mtn. where
exploratory activities have occurred in the past by Echo Bay Minerals, etc. Access to claims on National Forest via
Palmer Trail Road, and Belcher Mine Rd.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
Karen Nooney
559-877-2218 ext.
3197
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Ferry County PUD #1 proposes to construct a motorized access trail within the San Poil Power line ROW
authorized under permit. The trail access would improve service reliability, maintenance, worker safety, veg.
management, and fire suppression.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Karen Nooney
559-877-2218 ext.
3197
knooney@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - E1/2E1/2 sections 24 and
36, T.35N., R.32E., W.M., in Ferry County. Located to the east and west of Highway 21 in Ferry County. Project is
located between the 10 Mile Creek Campground and the northern border of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Republic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Fire Mountain Proposed
Research Natural Area
- Special area management
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Kathleen Ahlenslager
509-684-7178
kahlenslager@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed action is to establish Fire Mountain RNA. Vegetation includes Douglas-fir/pinegrass community,
ponderosa pine/pinegrass community, and subalpine fir/huckleberry community snowberry phase.
Establish the RNA
Location:
Halls Pond Proposed Research
Natural Area
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - T35N R34E Sections 2833. Upper Hall Creek, Thirteenmile Creek-Sanpoil River, and Seventeenmile Creek.
- Special area management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
Description: Hall Ponds Proposed RNA was recommended to replace Thirteenmile Ponds Proposed RNA, which was proposed
in the 1988 CNF Forest Plan, but later determined that it didn%u2019t meet RNA criteria. _
Location:
Holmdahl Property Access reciprocal easement
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - T35N R34E Sections 1516, 21-22. Included in watersheds: Upper Hall Creek and Ninemile Creek.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:05/2016
07/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - NE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 2, T.
40N, R. 34 E., Willamette Meridian, . The proposed trail is located in a mixed forest environment on steep slopes
just south of the Canadian border. The proposed trail has been flagged in.
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 08/25/2015
11/2015
Tinelle Bustam
530-336-3381
tbustam@fs.fed.us
Description: Private land owner has requested to plow NFS Rd #2040000 during winter in order to gain access to his residence
in the winter
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Karen Nooney
559-877-2218 ext.
3197
knooney@fs.fed.us
Description: Request right of way for motorized trail access across NFS lands to connect 2 private land parcels in American
Flats, Ferry County. 12-ft wide by 1742 ft long right-of-way for a total of .5 acres of NFlands. Reciprocal right-ofway to the NFS.
Location:
Karamip Rd Plowing Permit
Kathleen Ahlenslager
509-684-7178
kahlenslager@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - SE1/2 Sec 9, T36N, R34E;
NW1/4 Sec 32, NE1/2 Sec 31, T36N, R34E. Karamip Rd, National Forest System Road #2040000 and Road
#2040075.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Republic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lambert Creek Restoration
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 08/05/2015
CE
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2015
Jennifer Hickenbottom
509-738-7718
jhickenbottom@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Restore the banks & floodplain of Lambert Cr. & the existing campground area. Includes relocating the
campground loop rd., campsite turnouts, & utilizing woody debris & rocks to rehabilitate the creek, floodplain, and
effected campground area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46010
Location:
Colville National Forest
Three Rivers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Middle & South Fork Mill Creek
A to Z Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Mike North
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:01/2017
04/2017
928-213-5846
- Forest products
Scoping Start 07/15/2015
mnorth01@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 06/2016
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Treat forest vegetation to more closely reflect historical tree species, spacing, size classes, & improve tree vigor,
reduce the threat of severe wildfire, reduce susceptibility to insect and disease, & reduce threats to life property &
public safety
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47517
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Republic Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - T37N R34E SW1/4 of
Section 4,. FS Road 2156-000
The project is located within the Lambert Creek watershed
.
UNIT - Three Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Stevens. LEGAL - T35N R41E sec 4;
T36N R40E sec.1-3, 9-15, 21-28, 34-36; T36N R41E sec. 3-11, 14-23, 26-33; T37N R40E sec. 25-26, 34-36;
T37N R41E sec. 28-33. The Middle and South Fork Mill Creek A to Z Project area is located approximately 10
miles northeast of the town of Colville, Washington.
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Colville National Forest
Project Name
Colville National Forest
Project Purpose
*UPDATED*
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Mike North
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
928-213-5846
- Forest products
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
mnorth01@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Analysis to identify opportunities for activities for improving road and stand conditions, and to improve or restore
other resource conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43503
Location:
Sherman Pass Project
Decision
Three Rivers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
North Fork Mill Creek A to Z
Project
EA
Planning Status
UNIT - Three Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
North Fork Mill Creek subwatershed.
Jean Lavell
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:12/2015
07/2016
509-738-7737
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
jlavell@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
07/15/2015
- Fuels management
Description: Reduce hazardous fuel conditions along Sherman Pass Hwy(20); identified critical infrastructure including the
Bonneville Power Administration high tension power line; and along the Colville National Forest System land
boundary
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46003
Location:
UNIT - Three Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry. LEGAL - T36N, R33E S25-27,
34; T36N, R34E S1,12,13,16,17,20-30,35,36; T37N, R34E S35,36; T36N, R35E S2-30, 34-36; T36N, R36E S7,
17-22, 26-36;T35N, R36E S1-4; T36N, R37E S31,32,
. Lies appr. 4 miles southeast of Republic, WA & appr. 5 miles west of Kettle Falls, WA. The project area
encompasses a corridor along Washington State Route Highway 20 and crosses the Kettle Crest.
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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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