Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Allegheny 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
R9 - Eastern Region
Allegheny National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Suppression Project
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/27/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2015
Project Contact
Expected:12/2015
04/2016
Andrea Hille
814-728-6161
ahille@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to use integrated pest management techniques to suppress the non-native
(introduced) insect pest hemlock woolly adelgid on the Allegheny National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45834
Location:
Allegheny National Forest
UNIT - Allegheny National Forest All Units. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Elk, Forest, McKean, Warren.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide.
R9 - Eastern Region
Bradford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bradford Forest Restoration
Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Steve Dowlan
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
814-728-6165
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 08/31/2015
sdowlan@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Road management
Notice 05/2016
Description: Regenerate declining stands of Allegheny hardwood through tree harvesting and reforestation activities,removal of
nonnative invasive plants, and road management activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47650
Location:
FY15 Allegheny Reservoir Fish
Habitat Improvement Project
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Forest, McKean, Warren. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Warrants 2735, 2877, 4634, 4702, 4712, 4713, 4732, 4738, and 4739 of Sheffield Township and
warrants 3195, 3198, 3211, 3234, 3235, 3238, 3239, and 3240 of Cherry Grove Township, Warren County;
warran.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 07/15/2015
CE
07/2015
Nathan Welker
814-723-5150
nwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Fish habitat improvement activities in Allegheny Reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46895
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean, Warren. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Bays throughout the Allegheny Reservoir.
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Project Name
Allegheny National Forest
Project Purpose
- Land management planning
EA
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Steve Dowlan
814-728-6165
sdowlan@fs.fed.us
N/A
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Warrants 5205, 5206, 5224 and 5225 in Limestone Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania.
Steve Dowlan
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2015
10/2015
814-363-6012
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
sdowlan@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Research and Development
Description: Proposed activities include vegetation management, timber harvesting, wildlife habitat improvement, fish habitat
improvement, treatment of non-native invasive plant species, transportation activities, and recreation access and
facilities improvements
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37840
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Expected
Implementation
Description: Change Management Area designation for 761 acres in Limestone Township, Warren County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44258
Location:
Greater Stickney
Decision
Bradford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Forest Plan Amendment Managment Area changes in
Limestone Township, Warren
County
EA
Planning Status
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean, Warren. LEGAL - Corydon,
Lafayette Foster and Bradford Townships, McKean County and Mead Township, Warren County. South of the
New York state line and north of Highway 59 and Route 770. East of Routes 346, FS 137, FS 271 and FS 627 and
west of the ANF proclamation boundary.
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Project Name
Allegheny National Forest
Izenbrown Corners
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Bradford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Steve Dowlan
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
814-363-6012
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
sdowlan@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Research and Development
Description: Proposed management activities include vegetation management, timber harvest, wildlife habitat improvements,
non-native invasive plant species treatments, transportation activities, and recreation facilities and access
improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37839
Location:
Jakes Rocks Epic Mountain
Bike Trail
Planning Status
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Forest, Warren. LEGAL - Hickory
Township in Forest County and Watson and Limestone Townships, Warren County. East of the Allegheny River
and west of Hickory Creek Wilderness and Yellowhammer. North of Rt. 666 and south of Slater Run.
- Recreation management
Completed
EA
Actual: 08/07/2015
09/2015
Steve Dowlan
814-728-6165
sdowlan@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a 46 mile mountain sustainable singletrack bike trail network along the southern and western side
of Allegheny Reservoir. The proposed trail includes internal loops that vary in difficulty and distance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40494
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean, Warren. LEGAL - Eastern
Mead Township, Warren County and western Hamilton Township, McKean County. Southern and eastern slopes
above the Allegheny Reservoir.
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Project Name
Allegheny National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Bradford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
McKean County Bat Cave Gate
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 08/27/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Collin Shephard
814-728-6142
collinmshephard@fs.fed
.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to install a bat-friendly gate on a cave located on NFS lands. The proposed
cupola gate would be designed, constructed, and installed by Bat Conservation International through a Challenge
Cost Share Agreement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45776
Location:
Zito Media Fiber Optic Line
Special Use
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Lafayette Township, McKean County.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/31/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: The Allegheny National Forest is reviewing a proposal by Zito Media Communications, LLC for a special use
authorization to install, operate and maintain a fiber optic line on one acre of National Forest system land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46816
Location:
Allegheny National Forest
Catalyst Energy Special Use
Access Roads
Ava Turnquist
814-363-6086
aturnquist@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Bradford Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. one
acre of National Forest system land on tract 443 and tract 215 (warrant 1009, William Irvine, Henry D. Grunder,
John Mead), Pleasant Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania.
R9 - Eastern Region
Marienville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2015
CE
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
Kevin Treese
814-927-5759
ktreese@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authorization to construct, maintain, and use three oil and gas access roads on 6.3 acres of National
Forest System lands to access its mineral holdings in Warrant 3122, Wetmore Township, McKean County,
Pennsylvania
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46186
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
proposed authorization would authorize the use of approximately 4.2 acres of NFS lands in Warrant 3120, 1.1
acres of NFS lands in Warrant 3122, and 1.0 acres of NFS lands in Warrants 3131 and 3122, Wetmore Township,
McKean County, Pennsylvania.
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Project Name
Allegheny National Forest
Project Purpose
EA
Expected
Implementation
Clarion Wild and Scenic River
Comprehensive River
Management Plan
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Kevin Treese
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2017
02/2017
814-927-5759
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 12/2015
ktreese@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Proposed management activities include vegetation treatments, timber harvesting, wildlife habitat improvements,
non-native invasive plant species treatments, transportation activites, and recreation improvments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37427
Location:
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Elk, Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Warrants 2366, 2453, 2456, 2464, 2808, 2850, 2916, 3752, 3753, 3760, 3766, 3773, 3775, 3777, 3778, 3781,
3783, 3784, 3785, 3788, Howe Township and Highland Township.
Kevin Treese
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
814-927-5759
- Recreation management
Est. Scoping Start 12/2015
ktreese@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: Develop Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Clarion Wild and Scenic River to protect the natural
condition and free-flowing state of the river and provide a managmement strategy for all public lands within the
wild and scenic river corridor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27054
Location:
East Branch Spring Creek
Large Wood Restoration
Decision
Marienville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Chaffee
EA
Planning Status
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Clarion, Elk, Forest, Jefferson. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. The 51.7-mile segment of the Clarion River from the ANF/SGL #44 boundary to an unnamed
tributary in the backwaters of Piney Dam.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/10/2015
CE
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
Kevin Treese
814-927-5759
ktreese@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct log jams and place large wood in and along portions of the East Branch Spring Creek to improve aquatic
habitat diversity, stabilize eroding stream banks, and restore floodplain function.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46399
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Elk. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Warrants
2643 and 3761, Highland Township.
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Project Name
Allegheny National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Marienville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Little Seeker ASL Trail
Realignment
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 07/17/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
Kevin Treese
814-927-5759
ktreese@fs.fed.us
Description: To provide for safety and to enhance aquatic organism passage, the Forest Service is proposing to shift the
location of the ASL Trail crossing on Wagner Run upstream 20 feet of the existing trail crossing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46349
Location:
North Country Trail
Realignment
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Elk. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Warrant
2020, Highland Township.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2015
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
CE
Kevin Treese
814-927-5759
ktreese@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposing to realign a section (approximately 800 feet) of the North Country Trail to avoid a wet, boggy area in Lot
228, Hamilton Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46733
Location:
North Western Well Services
Access Road and Power Line
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Kevin Treese
10/2015
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
814-927-5759
- Special use management
Scoping Start 08/03/2015
ktreese@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: A special use authorization to construct, maintain, and use an access road on 0.39 acres of NFS lands to access
its mineral holdings (proposed tank battery and oil and gas pipeline) in Warrant 3182, Jenks Township, Forest
County, Pennsylvania.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47433
Location:
Pine Run Acid Remediation
Ponds
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lot
228, Hamilton Township.
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Warrant 3181, Jenks Township.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2015
CE
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
Kevin Treese
814-927-5759
ktreese@fs.fed.us
Description: To authorize a special use authorization to the Headwaters Charitable Trust to construct and maintain an acid
remediation site to help address acidic deposition in the Bear Creek watershed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47333
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Elk. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Warrant
1799, Highland Township.
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Project Name
Allegheny National Forest
Salmon East
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Marienville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kevin Treese
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
02/2106
814-927-5759
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 06/30/2014
ktreese@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Vegetation management
Notice 07/2015
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Proposed activities include vegetation management, wildlife habitat improvements, non-native invasive plant
species treatments, transportation activites, recreation enhancements, and soil and water improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37119
Location:
Vavala SUA Road ROW
Planning Status
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Elk, Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Jenks and Howe Townships, Forest County.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/01/2015
07/2015
CE
Wendy Andersen
814-728-6165
wandersen@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposing to issue a new special use authorization to replace a currently expired authorization for an existing road
that accesses private land within the Marienville Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46603
Location:
Watson Farm ASL Trail
Realignment
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - McKean. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lot
348, Wetmore Township.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/14/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
12/2015
Kevin Treese
814-927-5759
ktreese@fs.fed.us
Description: Moving 1.2 miles of snowmobile trail (Allegheny Snowmobile Loop Connector 11) off of Township Road T-370
(Watson Farm Road) and relocating the trail so that it will run parallel to T-370.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47889
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Expected:11/2015
UNIT - Marienville Ranger District. STATE - Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Warrants 2882 and 3802, Howe Township, Forest County.
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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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