Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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:10/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Sarah LaPlante
603-536-6237
slaplante@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:
Administrative Radio Repeater
Improvement Project
UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos, Grafton. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Backcountry facilities operated by AMC.
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/06/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
05/2015
Erica Roberts
603-536-6230
ericajroberts@fs.fed.us
Description: Install 3 new radio repeaters and relocate and enhance 1 existing repeater to increase FS radio coverage on the
WMNF where good coverage is lacking and allow for Forestwide communication; includes clearing trees for
helicopter use and new sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43438
Location:
Northern Pass Transmission
Line Special Use Permit
UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll, Coos, Grafton.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carr Mountain, Mount Cabot, Mount Carrigain, and Wildcat Mountain. Will remove Milan
repeater.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
02/11/2011
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 03/2015
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
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:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
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.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Albany South Project
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Patricia Nasta
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
207-824-2813
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 07/15/2013
pnasta@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Watershed management
Notice 01/2015
- 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
Location:
Androscoggin Ranger District
Education and Wellness Trail
Planning Status
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Stoneham, Oxford County, ME.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2014
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
CE
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:
Central Maine Power Co.
Special Use Permit
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Androscoggin Ranger Station, Gorham, NH.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/21/2014
07/2014
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new special use permit to CMP for a period of 30 years. CMP proposes to install utility poles and overhead
electrical lines along 1,400 feet of FR 3314 to a private inholding and residence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42969
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest
Road 3314, Mason Township, Oxford County, Maine.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area
Site Improvement Project
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Travis Pellerin
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
603-466-2713
- Heritage resource
Comment Period Public Notice
tpellerin@fs.fed.us
management
10/20/2011
- Watershed management
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Facility management
Notice 01/2015
Description: This project proposes to repair many of the facilities--including the access road, parking, picnic sites, trails,
signage and toilets--at this popular day use area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33106
Location:
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area.
Thomas Moore
Harvard Cabin Renovations and - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
System Upgrades
603-466-2713 x226
- Facility management
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
CE
Description: Allow Harvard Mountaineer Club to replace two rotting logs in the cabin, install new windows and wood stove, and
install a 30' tall tower to increase radio coverage and hold new solar panels, which will allow them to replace
propane lanterns.
Location:
Maple Syrup Tree Tapping
Permit
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. Harvard Cabin.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
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:
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. Town of Randolph.
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Northern New Hampshire Bird
Dog Club Special Use Permit
Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renew the existing 5 year permit. The permit authorizes use of several informal walking trails, pre-approved
brushing, and the authorization to hold competitive grouse and woodcock timed hunting events in September and
October of each year.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42971
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Kilkenny tract, informal trails along the Bog Dam Loop Road (FR 15), City of Berlin, Coos COunty, New
Hampshire.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Parker Sugar Bush 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
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
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:
South Pond Road Association
Special Use Permit Renewal
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
CE
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of This project is to renew the existing permit for a 5 year period. The permit authorizes the road
association use of Forest Roads 65, 65A and 65B to perform annual routine maintenance and snow plowing for
safe public access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42967
Location:
Wild River Valley Trail Repairs
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Forest Roads 65, 65A and 65B; Town of Stark, NH.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
Travis Pellerin
603-466-2713
tpellerin@fs.fed.us
Description: Repair the Moriah Brook Trail footbridge crossing the Wild River and relocate six small sections (totaling
approximately 0.5 miles) of the Highwater Trail adjacent to the Wild River from damage that occurred during
Tropical Storms Irene and Sandy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43261
Location:
White Mountain National Forest
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The proposed project includes portions of trails located in the Wild River Valley on the north side of Evans Notch.
None of the proposals are in the Wild River Wilderness.
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Bog Pond 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
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2014
CE
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Jennifer Burnett
603-536-6107
jburnett@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.
Location:
Bowen Brook Integrated
Resource Management
EA
Desiree Johnston
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:08/2015
01/2016
603-447-5448 x128
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2014
dajohnston@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(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:
Loon Mountain South Peak
Learning Center
EA
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Towns of Bath, Easton and Landaff, Grafton County, NH.
Joseph Gill
- Land management planning
Completed
Actual: 08/26/2014
09/2014
603-466-2713 x221
- Recreation management
jgill@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: Allow construction of two fixed-grip chairlifts, approx. 26 acres of new or realigned teaching ski terrain and
expansion of snowmaking to new area with existing water. Approx. 60% of lifts and ski terrain on NFS lands. Add'l
work on private lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37025
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Bog Pond Trail in Lincoln, NH.
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Lincoln, NH.
Loon Mountain Ski Area.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Loon Pond Dam Repair
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:12/2014
Project Contact
05/2015
Jon Morrissey
603-536-6101
jmorrissey@fs.fed.us
Description: The Town of Lincoln has proposed repair work for the Loon Pond Dam in order to comply with federal reqirements
for the town water supply. The town has a right to use and maintain the dam for purposes specified in their deed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43389
Location:
Mill Brook Connector
Snowmobile Trail Relocation
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The dam to be maintained is on Loon Pond west of Loon Mountain Ski Area in the town of Lincoln, NH.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
Mt Tecumseh Communication
Site Special Use Permit
Jennifer Burnett
603-536-6107
jburnett@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Carroll and Jefferson, NH.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2014
CE
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
Justin Preisendorfer
603-536-6105
jpreisendorfer@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Re-issue a 30-year permit/lease for the Mt. Tecumseh Communication Site to replace the existing permit, which
expires in 12/2014, with no changes proposed to the existing communication site or operations of the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44752
Location:
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UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Mt. Tecumseh.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Time Warner Cable Fiber Optic
Cable Special Use permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/31/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
CE
Thomas Paquette
802-767-4261 x 521
tpaquette@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a permit to Time Warner Cable Northeast LLC allowing them to extend fiber optic cable service to the
existing wireless communication site on Mt. Tecumseh, including installing buried conduit under approx.
2,000%u2019 of ski trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44754
Location:
Time Warner Fiber Optic Cable
along Route 302, Special Use
Permit
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Within the Waterville Valley Ski Resort permit boundaries, Waterville, NH.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Issue a permit to Time Warner Cable for fiber optic cable to provide connectivity on the north side of Crawford
Notch (Twin Mountain to Mount Washington Hotel). Cable will be attached to existing utility poles under special
use authorization to PSNH
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45374
Location:
Tripoli Road Campsite
Relocation and Roadside
Hazard Tree Removal Project
Justin Preisendorfer
603-536-6105
jpreisendorfer@fs.fed.u
s
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Existing powerline corridor near Route 302 from Twin Mountain to the Mt. Washington Hotel.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/15/2010
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:02/2015
06/2015
Tom Giles
603-536-6102
tjgiles@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:
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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.
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White Mountain National Forest
Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Waterville Valley Fan Gun
Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/01/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
CE
Thomas Paquette
802-767-4261 x 521
tpaquette@fs.fed.us
Description: Install 8 snowmaking fan guns and 2 transformers along World Cup trail. All items would be placed on pre-cast
concrete pads. A few trees would be cut at one transformer and some blasting may occur. Power and water lines
would be placed in trench.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44290
Location:
Waterville Valley Half-pipe
Reconstruction Project
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Waterville Valley Ski Area.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/01/2014
08/2014
CE
Thomas Paquette
802-767-4261 x 521
tpaquette@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove the half pipe on Exhibition trail, restoring trail to freestyle terrain. Lower the walls, bring the trail tread back
toward grade level, and use extra fill from walls to form three small landings for other terrain features.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44289
Location:
White Mountain National Forest
Neuts Brook Snowmobile Trail
Relocation Project
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Waterville Valley Ski Area.
R9 - Eastern Region
Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Brian Johnston
603-466-2713
bmjohnston@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate the existing snowmobile trail to the edge of the Forest Service administrative site or off the site to a
private land location to eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location that bisects the
administrative site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34515
Location:
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UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trails
current location runs through Bartlett Experimental Forest's administrative site, and a new location is needed to
connect the trail to the Town of Bartlett.
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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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