Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
National Forests In North Carolina
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
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Chattooga River Boating
Access
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
EA
James Knibbs
803-561-4078
jknibbs@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to establish access points for boaters on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River
within the boundaries of three National Forests (Chattahoochee, Nantahala and Sumter).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42568
Location:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon, Oconee, Rabun. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Access points for boaters:Nantahala RD - Green Creek; Norton Mill and Bull Pen Bridge; Chattooga
River RD - Burrells Ford Bridge; and, Andrew Pickens RD - Lick Log.
R8 - Southern Region
National Forests In North Carolina, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Plan
Revision
- Land management planning
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
03/12/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2016
Expected:09/2017
09/2017
Heather Luczak
828-257-4817
NCplanrevision@fs.fed.
us
Description: Revision of the Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan)
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/nfsnc/nprevision
Location:
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10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District,
Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Swain,
Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 18-county area in Western North
Carolina.
Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R8 - Southern Region
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Appalachian RD Special Uses
CE/DM
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/08/2007
Expected:09/2012
Project Contact
09/2012
CE
Linda Randolph
828-682-6146
lrandolph@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming.
Location:
Appalachian Trail Relocation at
Seng Ridge
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe,
Haywood, Madison. Appalachian Ranger District.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/12/2015
Expected:11/2015
05/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: The proposed action is to reroute a section of the Appalachian Trail at Seng Ridge to locate it away from private
property and create a more sustainable grade.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47119
Location:
Big Ivy Trail Maintenance
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Appalachian Trail at Seng Ridge.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 07/07/2015
07/2015
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed project includes heavy trail maintenance and reconstruction within the existing trail prism of Stair
Creek and Walker Creek trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47117
Location:
Black Mtn Crest Trail
Relocation
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Portions of Stair Creek and Walker Creek Trails in the Big Ivy area.
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to relolocate about one mile of the northern portion of the Black Mountain Crest trail and
develop a new trailhead to accomodate users. The existing portion of the trail would be rehabilitated.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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NCDOT Bridge #84/SR1349
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/29/2015
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #84 over Pigeon Roost Creek on SR 1349 (Pigeon Roost Road).
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2015
08/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to reconstruct the Poplar boat launch with concrete to reduce existing erosion and
sedimentation issues. Other improvements include expanding the parking and turn around areas for boat trailers.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47118
Location:
White Pine Cabin Removal
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #84 on SR 1349
Location:
Poplar Boat Launch
Improvements
Project Contact
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Poplar Boat Launch on the Nolichucky River.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to remove, deconstruct, or burn White Pine cabin and garage.
Location:
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Appalachian Trail Relocation at
Swim Bald
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD, FSR 472.
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 07/14/2015
07/2015
Jeremy Waite
828-479-6431
ext.4106
jwaite@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to relocate a short section of the Appalachian Trail near Swim Bald, Cheoah County, NC to
protect resources and improve user safety.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
R8 - Southern Region
Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Appalachian Trail near Swim Bald, Cherokee County, NC.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Cheoah River Gravel Additions
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Jason Farmer
828-479-6431
jfarmer@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to improve the gravel component of the Cheoah River to accommodate the federally
endangered Appalachian elktoe (a freshwater mussel) and the native fish spawning habitat.
Location:
NC 143, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County.
Cheoah River/ CheoahRanger District.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville in
Graham County. Portions of this project are located on National Forest system lands.
Location:
Santeetlah Creek Fish Barrier
Removal
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NC
143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
03/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The proposed action is to remove a concrete structure from Santeetlah Creek, Graham County, NC to restore fish
passage and natural water flows.
Location:
Town of Robbinsville Raw
Water Intake
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Santeetlah Creek, Graham County, NC.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to grant a right-of-way to the town of Robbinsville, Graham County, NC for below-ground water
intake pipes on National Forest System land.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Jason Farmer
828-479-6431
jfarmer@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest System Lands in Graham County, NC, near Lake Santeetlah.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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US Highway 74 (A-9) Project
Sections BA and CA, NCDOT
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/29/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 09/2017
Expected:09/2018
Project Contact
05/2019
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to relocate US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville and widen the road to four lanes.
Location:
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UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US
Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville.
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Carolina T&T
(CenturyLink)Existing Special
Use Permit Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Carolina T&T (CenturyLink) permit is for the operation and maintenance of overhead and buried phone lines
crossing various sections of the Croatan National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44543
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2014
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Croatan National Forest in Craven, Carteret and Jones Counties. Various locations throughout.
Church Sign for Calvary Church - Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow the Calvary Church to place a sign in a road rightof-way the Forest Service owns near the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County,
North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42426
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Coastal Carolina Regional
Airport Runway Safety
Improvement Project
- Special use management
EA
Description: The proposal is to ammend the special use permit with the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to allow removal of
vegetation obstructions in the glide path approack of the runway.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40283
Location:
Havelock Bypass, US 70,
NCDOT Project
*UPDATED*
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This
project occurs on the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, NC in the Perrytown Community. More
sepcifically it occurs between Brice's Creek and FS Road 121A.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/20/2013
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/30/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 12/2015
Expected:05/2016
12/2016
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed construction of a US 70 bypass around Havelock, NC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21694
Location:
Newport Project
EA
Steven Maharrey
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
12/2015
252-638-5628
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 03/28/2014
smaharrey@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 07/2015
- Fuels management
Description: The proposed project consists of various timber, wildlife and fire related treatments to move toward the desired
future condition of Longleaf pine and provide improved habitat for the Federally Endangered Red-cockaded
Woodpecker
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37454
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Havelock Bypass, US 70, near the city of Havelock, NC.
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Croatan National Forest just to the west of Newport, NC.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Piedmont Natural Gas Existing
Special Use Permit Renewal
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2014
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit renewal for Piedmont Natural Gas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44544
Location:
Revised EA for Control of the
Southern Pine Beetle on
Croatan National Forest
EA
Heather Luczak
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
540-839-2521
- Vegetation management
hluczak@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The proposed action is to control outbreaks of southern pine beetle on pine stands using Integrated Pest
Management techniques.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26350
Location:
US 17, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Croatan National Forest, primarily along US Hwy 70 and then County Line Road.
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. On various sites
of the Croatan National Forest.
- Special use management
Completed
EA
Actual: 05/27/2015
07/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed widening US 17 to four lanes from SR 1330/SR 1439 south of Belgrade to the JonesCraven County lines. Approximately 2.1 miles of the project is located on FS lands. FS property only located on
the east side of US 17.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44143
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US 17
from just north of Maysville to just north of Forest Service Road 204.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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West Carteret New Water Well
Installation
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: Allow the West Carteret Water Corporation to place 2 more water wells and approximately 4000 feet of additional
waterline with power on the Croatan Ranger District in the locations identified in their existing permit issued in
August of 1989.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42677
Location:
West Carteret Water Corp.
Water Line Extension Project
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From
Pringle Road proceeding along Forest Route 155, Deep Sand Road, on the Croatan Ranger District.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:11/2015
CE
12/2015
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: This project provides potable water mains to serve existing single family homes. Existing homes and structures
within the park cannot be reached without crossing Federal Lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44542
Location:
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Armstrong Creek Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R8 - Southern Region
Chad Keyser
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:12/2015
05/2016
828-667-5261 ext140
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
ckeyser@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
09/20/2015
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The proposed action includes vegetation management and wildlife habitat improvement activities in the Armstrong
Creek area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37809
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Primarily within the right-of-ways of Nine Foot Road, Nine Mile Road and Gale's Creek Road in Carteret County,
North Carolina.
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
McDowell County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Gary Kauffman
828-257-4861
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
Control of Non-Native Invasive
Plant Species in the Linville
Gorge Wilderness
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plant species in the Linville Gorge Wilderness using a
combination of manual and chemical treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37735
Location:
Linville Gorge Wilderness
Prescribed Fire
EA
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, McDowell. Linville Gorge
Wilderness.
Gary Kauffman
- Vegetation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
828-257-4861
(other than forest products)
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: The proposal includes the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness to restore the natural fire regime,
to manage unnatural buildups of fuels, and to restore fire dependent communities and woodlands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37966
Location:
Roseboro Road, SR 1511,
NCDOT Project
On Hold
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Linville Gorge Wilderness.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
05/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
Description: NCDOT has proposed a 50 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to about 2.8 miles of Roseboro Road,
SR 1511, across FS lands. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improved drainage and paving.
Location:
Shortleaf Pine Restoration
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Roseboro Road, SR 1511, beginning at the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Roseboro community.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/28/2015
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
Lisa Jennings
828-652-2144
lisanjennings@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action includes a combination of stand improvement, commercial thinning, regeneration, and
prescribed burning to reduce the risk and increase resilience to southern pine beetle outbreak.
Location:
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10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, Caldwell, McDowell. LEGAL Not Applicable. Areas within the designation of insect and disease infestation landscape area.
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Joan Brown
828-524-6441
jbrown01@fs.fed.us
2015 - Nantahala Ranger
District Crop Tree Release
Project
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
CE
Description: The proposed action is for treatments on several stands which previously received two-age regeneration
treatments currently in the 8-18 year age class on the Nantahala Ranger District.
*UPDATED*
Location:
BBQ Project
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest System Lands east of the Nantahala Mountains and north of Trimont Ridge in Macon County,
North Carolina.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:11/2015
02/2016
Greg Brooks
828-524-6441, x 418
gbrooks01@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to implement a 485 acre prescribed burn on the west side of Panthertown Valley in
Jackson County, North Carolina.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
02/2016
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. National Forest Systems lands in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties, North Carolina.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:12/2015
Steverson Moffat
06/2016
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:12/2015
828-837-5152 x 108
- Recreation management
Comment Period Public Notice
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Heritage resource
06/26/2015
management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to implement forest plan goals for National Forest
System lands in Macon County, NC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44804
Location:
Blackrock Prescribed Burn
Project
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
West side of Panthertown Valley in Jackson County, North Carolina.
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Project Purpose
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Bridge #135, on SR 1740,
NCDOT Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/02/2014
Expected:01/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge #135 in Jackson County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43369
Location:
Bull Pen Bridge Replacement
Project Contact
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #135, on SR 1740 (Moses Creek road) in Jackson County.
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Bryan Killian
828-524-6441
bkillian@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace the existing bridge on Bull Pen Road with a new standard weight bridge.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Bull Pen
Road # 1178. Nantahala Ranger District.
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Bull Pen and Journ McCall
Roads, SR 1100 and SR 1101,
NCDOT Project
- Special use management
EA
Description: NCDOT has proposed widening, paving and improving drainage on 2.2 miles of FS road. Improvements are
proposed on 1.4 miles of Bull Pen road and 0.8 miles of Journ McCall road across FS property.
Location:
Chattooga River Boating
Access
On Hold
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/12/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
Thomas Saylors
828-524-6441 ex.424
tsaylors@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate sites for boaters to put-in and/or take-out of the Upper Chattooga River consistent with the
Environmental Assessment that addressed Managing Recreation Uses in the Upper Chattooga River Corridor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/scnfs/home/?cid=stelprdb5253595&width=full
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
N/A
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. South of Brushy Mtn,
Compartments 35 and 36.
EA
*UPDATED*
N/A
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Greens Creek, County Line, and Bull Pen locations on the Upper Chattooga River Corridor, Nantahala Ranger
District, Nantahala National Forest, Macon and Jackson Counties, NC.
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Hurricane Creek Campground
Site Improvement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Alice Cohen
828-257-4258
acohen@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to designate 5 to 10 campsites for the primitive campground and horse campground at
Hurricane Creek. Replace existing vault toilet. Construct a community shelter.
Location:
Mossy Oak Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Steverson Moffat
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
828-837-5152
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Conduct silvicultural treatments on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District to meet
objectives of the Land and Resources Management Plan for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests.
Location:
Nantahala Ranger District
Prescribed Burning Program
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. National Forest System lands in southern Jackson County and northern Macon County, North
Carolina.
Greg Brooks
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
828-524-6441, x 418
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
gbrooks01@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Conduct a comprehensive biological review of all previously approved prescribed burn units on the Nantahala
Ranger District.
Location:
Panther Ridge Homeowners
Easement
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Hurricane Creek
Campground. Macon County.
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Multiple locations in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties on the Nantahala Ranger District.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Doris Doster
828-524-6441 415
ddoster@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to provide an easement across National Forest lands to access private property.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Nantahala Ranger District.
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Sale of Former Highlands
Ranger District Work Center
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/29/2015
This project has changed to a
CE that does not require a
written decision document and
will be removed from the SOPA.
Expected:03/2016
Project Contact
04/2016
Dan Belanger
828-257-4242
dbelanger@fs.fed.us
Description: Sell the lands and buildings that comprise the Work Center for the former Highlands Ranger District, Macon
County, North Carolina.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Highlands Work Center, located off State Road 1544 (Flat Mountain Road) 2.4 air-miles northwest of the Town of
Highlands.
Doris Doster
828-524-6441 415
ddoster@fs.fed.us
Town of Highlands Powerline
Construction on Horse Cove
Road
- Special use management
CE
Description: The proposed action is to install 3,752 feet of single phase electric distribution lines along Horse Cove Road,
including placement of 15 wooden power poles, and removal of an old existing overhead line running overland
across NF lands.
Location:
Wasilik Poplar Removal
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Nantahala Ranger
District. Macon County, North Carolina.
- Special area management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Alice Cohen
828-257-4258
acohen@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to use explosives to remove the upper portion of the Wasilik Poplar for public safety. The
Wasilik Poplar was at one time the national champion poplar. Now dead, the tree presents a danger to visitors.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Macon County, NC.
Doreen Miller
Wetlands Restoration at Ranger - Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Falls
828-524-6441
- Special area management
dmiller05@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
CE
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed action is to enhance the Ranger Falls recreation area by restoring wetland processes and functions.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Ranger Falls recreation site,
Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC.
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Wildlife Opening Prescribed
Burns
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Greg Brooks
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
828-524-6441, x 418
- Vegetation management
gbrooks01@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dormant season wildlife openings for maintenance of
grasses and forbs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33095
Location:
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Bentley/Wells - Small Tracts
Act
Planning Status
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Western side of the Nantahala
Ranger District.
R8 - Southern Region
Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Dan Belanger
828-257-4242
dbelanger@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to resolve a trespass case as a result of the Forest Service landline boundary
refurbishment.
Location:
Big Creek Lodge Easement
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. The property is located in the
Cruso community of Haywood county along Crawford Creek Rd.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Raymond Johns
828-257-4859
rayjohns@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to provide a reciprocal Right-Of-Way access to private in-holding and NFS lands.
Location:
Bridge #148 Replacement, B4989, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2011
CE
*UPDATED*
05/2016
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, in Transylvania County.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Expected:01/2016
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, over Lamance Creek.
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bridges #46 and #73 on NC 215, - Special use management
Transylvania County, NCDOT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
06/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace two bridges located on NC 215
Location:
Little East Fork Trail Reroute
Project Contact
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridges #46 and #73 on NC 215.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Patrick Scott
828-877-3350
pscott@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to reroute about 75 yards of existing trail to bypass washout caused by September 2004
tropical storms.
Location:
NC 215, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Pisgah RD.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EIS
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 215 in Transylvania County from US 64 to SR 1326 south of
Balsam.
Location:
Renewal of City of Brevard
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/11/2015
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Linda Randolph
828-622-3202
lrandolph@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a special use permit for the City of Brevard.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
NC 215 from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam.
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Intersection of Hwy 276 and Hwy 475A.
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Renewal of Pisgah Wildlife
Education and Fish Hatchery
Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renewal of Pisgah Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/11/2015
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
01/2016
Linda Randolph
828-622-3202
lrandolph@fs.fed.us
*UPDATED*
Location:
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Bear Paw Church Road, SR
1313, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Intersection of Hwy 276 and Hwy 475A.
R8 - Southern Region
Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2005
Expected:12/2015
05/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313.
Proposed improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening.
Location:
Buck Creek Mine Closures
Project
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
04/2016
Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Buck
Creek olivine area north of US Highway 64 near the Clay County / Macon County line.
Steverson Moffat
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
828 837-5152 x108
- Watershed management
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: The proposed action is to repair a small road slide on the Fires Creek Road (FSR 340) in Clay County, North
Carolina.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Expected:11/2015
Description: The proposed action is to install gates / grates over abandoned open shaft and tunnel mines in the Buck Creek
area of Clay County, North Carolina.
Location:
Fires Creek Road Roadslide
Repair Project
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fires
Creek Road (FSR 340) in Clay County, North Carolina.
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Project Purpose
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Hibbert Branch Road Easement - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Julie Moore
828-837-5152
juliedmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to provide a 4200 foot road easement fon Hibbert Branch Road (FS # 650) for a private
property owner to gain access to property.
Location:
Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Cherokee
County. Hibbert Branch Road.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2010
Expected:01/2016
05/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Joe Brown Road. Proposed
improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening, grading, drainage improvement, and paving.
Location:
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C.
Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152 x108
smoffat@fs.fed.us
Laurel Creek Property Owners
Association Access Across
National Forest System Lands
- Special use management
EA
Description: Evaluate an application for an easement across National Forest System lands from the Laurel Creek Property
Owners Association that would allow them to access their 50 acre inholding in Clay and Cherokee Counties, North
Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44803
*UPDATED*
Location:
Lower End Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:01/2016
02/2016
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Headwaters of Laurel Creek in the Fires Creek watershed in Clay County, North Carolina.
Steverson Moffat
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:02/2016
08/2016
828-837-5152
- Forest products
Scoping Start 09/29/2015
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The proposed action is to conduct shortleaf pine ecosystem restoration treatments, including timber harvest,
prescribed burning, wildlife habitat, fisheries habitat, and botanical habitat improvement projects in western
Cherokee County, NC.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/26/2015
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Western Cherokee County, NC north of Appalachia Lake and Hiwassee Lake.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Walker Fields Wildlife
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Doreen Miller
828-524-6441
dmiller05@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to remove encroaching woody vegetation from wildlife food plots at Walker Fields.
Location:
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UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Walker Fields, Tusquitee
Ranger District, Cherokee County, NC.
R8 - Southern Region
Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
American Telephone and
Telegraph permit renewal
UWH402903 and UWH 402904
- Special use management
CE
Description: The proposal is to renew an existing permit to American Telephone and Telegraph for a road easement to provide
access to utility lines and equipment both above ground and under ground and a permit for the maintenance of
those lines (20 yr. renewal)
Location:
Energy United EMC permit
renewal UWH404302
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Davidson. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. tracts U1637, U1673, U1388, U1709, U291 and U517.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to renew an existing permit for the operation and maintenance of electrical lines for Energy
United EMC. This is for a 20 year permit.
Location:
Flintlock Power line Installation
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Davidson. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Tract U517 off Highway 49 and FSR 6506.
- Facility management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/22/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
Rodney Smith
910-576-6391
rsmith05@fs.fed.us
Description: Install 1.08 miles of power line from Arrowhead campground to Flintlock Valley shooting range
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Forest system road 597, 576, and 597B.
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Project Purpose
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Montgomery County Water
System permit renewal
UWH102602
- Special use management
CE
Description: renew a permit to Montgomery County to maintain the existing water booster pump station and associated
distribution lines. This is a 20 year permit renewal.
Location:
NC 24/27 Widening Project,
NCDOT Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
county wide across the district.
- Special use management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2006
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 12/2015
Expected:12/2016
03/2019
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NC DOT has proposed widening from two lanes to four lanes of NC 24/27 from NC 73 to the Troy Bypass.
Approximately 2.7 miles of this 11 mile project are located on Forest Service lands.
Location:
Newport road easement new
permit UWH121301
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
NC 24/27 from the Troy Bypass to NC 73.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to issue a road easement to a private land owner to access a recreation cabin using a utility
right-of-way. This permit requires minor road construction and reconstruction.
Location:
Randolph Telephone Permit
Renewal UWH404402
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
access road off SR 1150 (River Rd).
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
CE
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew an existing permit for phone lines to Randolph Telephone Membership Coop for a 20 year permit
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. District wide.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Robin Sage permit renewal
UWH646002
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
CE
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to issue a permit that provides the military with off base training areas that enhance military
readiness. This permit has a five year renewal term.
Location:
Uwharrie District Non-native
Invasive Plant Treatment
EA
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph, Davidson.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. District wide.
Gary Kauffman
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
828-257-4861
- Vegetation management
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the Uwharrie National Forest using a combination of
mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34643
Location:
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Randolph, Davidson, Macon.
Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties.
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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.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
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To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
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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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