Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
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:
Notice of Initiation 02/03/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2014
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 09/2014
Expected:09/2015
11/2015
Tiffany Benna
603-536-6241
tbenna@fs.fed.us
Description: Northern Pass LLC has proposed a new power transmission line in NH that would cross the WMNF. US Dep't of
Energy is leading NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use permit, consistent with the
Forest Plan, to cross the Forest
Web Link: http://www.northernpasseis.us/
Location:
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UNIT - White Mountain National Forest All Units. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Existing transmission corridor crossing WMNF in Stark, Easton, Lincoln, and Woodstock, NH.
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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)
Kori Marchowsky
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:01/2015
04/2015
603-536-6108
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 07/15/2013
kmarchowsky@fs.fed.u
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
s
- Watershed management
Notice 06/2014
- 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. Town of Stoneham, Oxford County,
ME.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2014
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
CE
Jacob Lubera
603-466-2713 x 224
jlubera@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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
CE
Expected:06/2014
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:
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UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - Maine. COUNTY - Oxford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest
Road 3314, Mason Township, Oxford County, Maine.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Central Maine Power Company
Co. Special Use 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/25/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
Thomas Moore
603-466-2713 x226
tmmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of overhead electrical lines along 1,400 feet of Forest Road 3314 to a private residence and inholding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44061
Location:
Glen Ellis Falls Day Use Area
Site Improvement Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Forest Road 3314, Mason Township, Oxford County, Maine.
Kori Marchowsky
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
603-536-6108
- Heritage resource
kmarchowsky@fs.fed.u
management
s
- Watershed management
- Facility management
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. Glen Ellis Falls Day Use
Area.
Thomas Moore
Harvard Cabin Renovations and - Special use management
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
System Upgrades
603-466-2713 x226
- Facility management
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014
EA
Expected:10/2014
01/2015
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:
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UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. Town of Randolph.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Androscoggin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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:
Parker Sugar Bush Special Use
Permit Renewal
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
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.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
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.
Location:
Pond of Safety Accessible Trail
& Shoreline Access Hardening
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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2014
CE
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Jacob Lubera
603-466-2713 x 224
jlubera@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace user created trail from designated parking lot to canoe launch with accessible trail along an existing road
prism and harden shore using riprap to limit erosion. May include a small (3' square) landing to allow easier canoe
access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40387
Location:
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UNIT - Androscoggin Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Coos. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Pond of Safety, Randolph, NH.
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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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
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:05/2014
06/2014
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
Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail
Relocation
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.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
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:
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R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Bog Pond Trail in Lincoln, NH.
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Bowen Brook Integrated
Resource Management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Pemigewasset Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Desiree Johnston
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:08/2015
01/2016
603-447-5448 x128
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014
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.
Location:
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Towns of Bath, Easton and Landaff, Grafton County, NH.
Driveway Permit Reissuance for - Special use management
Thornton Residences
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Justin Preisendorfer
603-536-6105
jpreisendorfer@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Issue permits for access to private residences in the Town of Thornton that were formerly under special use
authorization but permits expired or property changed owners
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41012
Location:
Loon Mountain South Peak
Learning Center
EA
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. For multiple locations in
the Town of Thornton, NH including access off Route 49 and Upper Mad River Road.
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/01/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
Joseph Gill
603-466-2713 x221
jgill@fs.fed.us
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:
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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 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
Tom Giles
603-536-6102
tjgiles@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.
Location:
Rumney Rocks Management
Project Supplemental Analysis
and Decision
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/13/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
Tom Giles
603-536-6102
tjgiles@fs.fed.us
Description: Update Environmental Assessment to include rock removal for trail construction by either mechanical means or
controlled blasting. Other trail work was covered in 2009 decision. Also adds a permanent toilet adjacent to the
Main Cliff parking area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38661
Location:
Time Warner Cable Fiber Optic
Cable Permit Issuance
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Rumney Rocks Climbing Area, Buffalo Road, Rumney, NH.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/15/2013
CE
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
Justin Preisendorfer
603-536-6105
jpreisendorfer@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Issue a 30-year permit to Time Warner Cable for existing fiber optic cable formerly under special use permit in the
Town of Waterville Valley, NH
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41006
Location:
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UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. In the Town of Waterville Valley, NH extending from West Branch Road to the ski area and up to
Schwendi Hut.
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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
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/15/2010
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
06/2015
Kori Marchowsky
603-536-6108
kmarchowsky@fs.fed.u
s
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:
WMNF Forest Headquarters
Wellness Trail
UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. Tripoli Road, Mack
Brook Road and Hix Mountain Spur Road between Exit 31 on I-93 and the town of Waterville Valley.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
CE
N/A
James Detzel
603-536-6250
jrdetzel@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a hiking trail of approximately 0.5 mile adjacent to the Forest Headquarters. Trail will loop back through
developed site, and will be available for employee and visitor use. Trail will also be used for interpretative
education programs.
Location:
White Mountain National Forest
Dindorf Right of Way clearing
and associated skid trail use
CE
Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R9 - Eastern Region
Rodney Wilson
- Forest products
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
603-447-5448 (120)
- Fuels management
rmwilson@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Description: Issue permit to allow private landowner to clear his undeveloped ROW across NFS land and construct short skid
trail on NF from the ROW corridor to his landing location to reduce resource impacts from skidding and eliminate
impacts to Davis Path Trail
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38214
Location:
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UNIT - Pemigewasset Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Grafton. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. WMNF Forest Headquarters in Campton, NH.
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Harts
Location, Lots 55, 58, 60 and 65, adjacent to State Highway 302, in "Notchland".
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Project Name
White Mountain National Forest
Meserve Brook Watershed
Restoration
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Saco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/20/2014
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
CE
Kathleen Starke
603-447-5448
kstarke@fs.fed.us
Description: Restoration of aquatic and riparian habitat in and adjacent to Lower Meserve Brook
Location:
Neuts Brook Snowmobile Trail
Relocation Project
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. LEGAL - Jackson Township,
Carroll County, New Hampshire. Lower Meserve Brook , Jackson, NH.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Rodney Wilson
603-447-5448 (120)
rmwilson@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:
Presidential Range Dry River
Wilderness Area Trails Project
UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll. 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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/17/2014
CE
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
Rodney Wilson
603-447-5448 (120)
rmwilson@fs.fed.us
Description: Sections of the Dry River Trail, Rocky Branch Trail and Isolation Trail in the Presi-Dry Wilderness were damaged
by Hurricane Irene and need repair or a nearby relocation. Rocky Branch Shelter 2 is to be decommissioned and
tent sites designated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41776
Location:
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UNIT - Saco Ranger District. STATE - New Hampshire. COUNTY - Carroll, Coos. LEGAL - Cutts Grant and
Sargents Purchase in Coos County, NH, and Jackson in Carroll County, NH. Sections of Dry River Trail above the
footbridge, Rocky Branch Trail between Shelters 1 and 2, and intermittent sections of Isolation (west) Trail. Rocky
Shelter 2 is near the jcn. of Isolation Trail.
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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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