Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
White Mountain 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
White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
AMC Backcountry Facility
Permit Renewal
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2014
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
10/2015
CE
Marianne Leberman
603-536-6236
mleberman@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue permits for the existing backcountry facilities (shelters and tentsites) currently operated by the
Appalachian Mountain Club. No additional use or increases in capacity are proposed as part of this project.
Location:
Forest-wide Driveway Permit
Reissuance
UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos, Grafton. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Backcountry facilities operated by AMC.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/12/2015
08/2015
CE
Dylan Alden
603-447-5448
dalden@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of approx. ten existing permits for driveways across National Forest system land to access private
property because permits recently expired or will expire soon. Permits to be reissued for 20 years; approved
activities will not change.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46068
Location:
Loon Pond Dam
Reconstruction
UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - Maine, New Hampshire. COUNTY - Oxford, Carroll,
Coos, Grafton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Locations across the Forest.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/31/2015
CE
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
Jon Morrissey
970-642-4439
jmorrissey@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to issue a 20-year special use permit to provide the Town of Lincoln access to the Loon Pond
Dam. The town owns the dam and needs access to reconstruct it in response to NHDES letter of deficiency and to
maintain it into the future.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43389
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The dam is on Loon Pond west of Loon Mountain Ski Area in the town of Lincoln, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
White Mountain National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Northern Pass Transmission
Line Special Use Permit
- Special use management
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/31/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2016
Expected:06/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
Tiffany Benna
603-536-6241
tbenna@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark, Easton, Lincoln,
Woodstock. US Dep't of Energy is leading the NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use
permit to cross the Forest.
Web Link: http://www.northernpasseis.us/
Location:
White Mountain National Forest
Albany South Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Patricia Nasta
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
207-824-2813
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 07/15/2013
pnasta@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Watershed management
Notice 10/2015
- Road management
Description: An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and
forest health conditions, as well as recreation, watershed and transportation system improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39614
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Stoneham, Oxford County, ME.
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 09/23/2015
10/2015
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a loop hiking trail of ~1 mile from the Androscoggin Ranger Station, on the Fifth Hole Trail to beaver
ponds, then parallel to the river back to the office. For employees and visitors, and for conservation education
programs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41627
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Androscoggin Ranger District
Education and Wellness Trail
UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. For more information, see the project website at: www.northernpasseis.us.
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Androscoggin Ranger Station, Gorham, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Barry Conservation Camp
Improvements
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
- Facility management
Completed
Actual: 08/13/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve facilities, site, and recreation services at the Barry Conservation Camp. Includes construction of a covered
archery range, 2 portable shotgun houses & a dining hall addition, as well as landscaping & water/septic system
repair/replacement
Location:
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Berlin Fish Hatchery in Berlin, NH.
Heather Mckenny
Deer Ridge Integrated Resource - Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2016
04/2017
Project
603-536-6135
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
hmckenny@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
EA
- Vegetation management
*UPDATED*
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology
- Road management
Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the South Pond South Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired
conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, and road improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46507
Location:
Harvard Cabin System
Upgrades
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Kilkenny Unit.
- Special use management
- Facility management
Cancelled
CE
*UPDATED*
N/A
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to allow Harvard Mountaineering Club to install a 30-foot tower to hold solar panels at cabin was denied.
Proposal for solar panels in a different configuration will be considered if submitted in the future.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
N/A
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Harvard Cabin.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Maple Syrup Tree Tapping
Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Randolph.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
09/2016
Helon Hoffer
603-466-2713 x1211
hhoffer@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Moriah Brook Trail.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/09/2014
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:07/2016
Description: Address the failing suspension bridge that provided hiker access from Wild River CG to the western shore of the
Wild River. Explore types of crossings that are sustainable for the area, and implement the most viable solution.
Location:
Parker Sugar Bush Special Use
Permit Renewal
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: 5-year special use permit to place several hundred taps in sugar maple trees on 75 acres and use of existing old
skid roads for tapping effort.
Location:
Moriah Brook Trail Bridge
Project Contact
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew the expired 5 year special use permit that authorizes maple syrup tapping on 238 acres of NFS land. The
permit expired in June, 2013.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42972
Location:
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Randolph, Coos County, New Hampshire: 238 acres of NFS land in Compartment 31, stands 4, 45, and
46.
Thomas Moore
Randolph Mountain Club
- Special use management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
12/2015
backcountry shelter special use - Facility management
603-466-2713 x226
Scoping Start 07/01/2015
permit renewal
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew for 10 years the permit authorizing the Randolph Mountain Club to utilize approximately 9 acres of NFS
CE
land for the purpose of occupying and maintaining four shelters and associated facilities: Gray Knob, Crag Camp,
*UPDATED*
Log Cabin, and the Perch.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gray
Knob, Crag Camp, Log Cabin, and the Perch shelters.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
South Pond Road Association
Special Use Permit Renewal
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/12/2015
09/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Amateur Radio Permit
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
South Pond South Road.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2015
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Tom Giles
603-528-8788
tjgiles@fs.fed.us
Completed
Actual: 09/09/2015
10/2015
James Abbe
603-536-6105
jabbe@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct approximately 0.25 miles of the Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail so that its crossing of Harvard Brook is
relocated to a more sustainable location that better protects soil and water resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44163
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
12/2015
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Summits including Mount Martha, Mount Tom, Mount Osceola, Mount Flume and North Twin.
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
Description: Five year special use permit to erect a mobile antennae and operate portable amateur radio equipment on various
summits including Mount Martha, Mount Tom, Mount Osceola, Mount Flume and North Twin for about two days
each, once per summer.
Location:
Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail
Relocation
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*UPDATED*
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The Androscoggin Ranger District of the White Mountain National Forest is proposing to renew the South Pond
Road Association special use permit for a period of five years.
Location:
White Mountain National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Bog Pond Trail in Lincoln, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Bowen Brook Integrated
Resource Management
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Desiree Johnston
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
09/2016
603-447-5448 x128
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 12/04/2014
dajohnston@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Vegetation management
Notice 10/2015
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: An integrated resource project designed to move the Wild Ammonoosuc North Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward
desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, road
improvements and decommissioning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43974
Location:
Corridor 11 Snowmobile Trail
Reroute Twin Mountain
Planning Status
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Towns of Bath, Easton and Landaff, Grafton County, NH.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2015
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
CE
James Abbe
603-536-6105
jabbe@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate the existing snowmobile trail off of private land onto Forest Service lands to address private land owner
concerns and eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46525
Location:
Lake of the Clouds Hut Septic
Replacement
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bethlehem, NH, Grafton County.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
05/2016
Jana Johnson
603-447-5448
janajohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of failing septic system at Lake of the Clouds Hut, operated under special use permit by the
Appalachian Mountain Club.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Expected:05/2016
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Lake of the Clouds, White Mountains Presidential Range between Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington, Sargents
Purchase, NH.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Mill Brook Connector
Snowmobile Trail Relocation
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/09/2015
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
James Abbe
603-536-6105
jabbe@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate trail to a more stable location to provide access from Mill Brook Connector north through Agnew State
Forest to Red Brook Rd. New location includes no new bridges, removal of one old bridge on Appleby Bk., &
decomm. of unsustainable trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45470
Location:
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Carroll and Jefferson, NH.
James Abbe
603-536-6105
jabbe@fs.fed.us
Pemigewasset Wilderness
Thoreau Falls Bridge Removal
Project
- Recreation management
- Special area management
CE
Description: Dismantle bridge using Wilderness-appropriate tools, break up and scatter wood component and break up and
bury or scatter concrete abutments at least 100 feet from perennial water, pack out any hardware. Monitor
crossing, harden banks if necessary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46602
*UPDATED*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/04/2015
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Livermore (unincorporated), Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Ryan Twomey
603-536-6103
rtwomey@fs.fed.us
Sugarloaf I and II Campground
Electrification and Water
System Upgrades
- Facility management
EA
Description: The proposed action includes: providing water and power to 15 sites at Sugarloaf I and provide pressurized
potable water at Sugarloaf II. Amenities at the host sites would also be upgraded.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46533
*UPDATED*
Location:
Top Notch Triathlon
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:04/2016
06/2016
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Twin Mountain, Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/08/2015
08/2016
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x1226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: This five year special use permit is to stage the bike portion of the Top Notch Triathlon using the Notchway and
Scarface Trails. The Top Notch Triathlon is a one-day, annual event.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The bike portion of the Top Notch Triathlon would use the Notchway and Scarface Trails.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Tripoli Road Campsite
Relocation and Roadside
Hazard Tree Removal Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/15/2010
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2015
Expected:06/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
Heather Mckenny
603-536-6135
hmckenny@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocation and redesign of all of the campsites along Tripoli Road to sites along adjacent spur roads to mitigate
safety and resource concerns. Removal of hazard trees along Tripoli Road and spur roads to address safety
concerns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31039
Location:
Washburn Challenge Special
Use Permit
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Tripoli Road, Mack Brook Road and Hix Mountain Spur Road between Exit 31 on I-93 and the town of
Waterville Valley.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/08/2015
CE
07/2015
Tom Giles
603-528-8788
tjgiles@fs.fed.us
Description: Five year special use permit to stage a fund raising event for the Museum of Science out of the Ammonoosuc
Ravine Trail parking lot and trail, Jewell Trail, summit Mt Washington, descend to Hermit Lake and return.
Location:
White Mountain National Forest
Dandiview Birch Hill Wildland
Urban Interface (WUI)
CE
*UPDATED*
Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R9 - Eastern Region
John Neely
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
603-536-6261
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 05/19/2015
jneely@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Thin and remove small trees and shrubs to create a 40-70 foot wide shaded fuelbreak on NFS lands within the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) located adjacent to the Birch Hill, Suren and Dandiview subdivisions in North
Conway, NH.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45950
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Carroll, Grafton County, NH.
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Dandiview, Suren Road and Birch Hill neighborhoods in North Conway, NH.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Doublehead Recreation
Management
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2016
Expected:10/2016
10/2016
EA
*NEW LISTING*
EA
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Doublehead Mountain and vicinity (NH State Highway 16B/FS Road 324), Jackson, NH.
Jason Lyle
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2016
10/2017
603-447-5448
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
jasonslyle@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Silviculturally treat vegetation in Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway campgrounds and adjacent stands to enhance
recreation experience and stand resiliency. Includes site-specific Forest Plan amendment allowing whole-tree
timber harvest on outwash soil
Location:
Maple Mountain to Popple
Mountain X-C Ski Connector
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jigger
Johnson & Passaconaway Campgrounds and immediate vicinity.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
Joseph Gill
603-466-2713 x1221
jgill@fs.fed.us
Description: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation proposal to decommission Hall Trail and construct a safer, more sustainable 0.5
mile connector between Maple Mountain and Popple Mountain trails. 0.2 miles of new trail will be on an old skid
road; 0.3 will be new trail
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Jana Johnson
603-447-5448
janajohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a new parking lot for Doublehead cabin visitors and ski trail users. Construct approximately 0.5 miles of
new trail to connect the proposed parking lot to the ski trail. Decommission New Path hiking trail, approximately 1.4
miles.
Location:
Intervale Vegetation
Enhancement Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jackson
Ski Touring Foundation, Jackson, NH.
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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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