Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Chugach National Forest
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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Chugach 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 R10 - Alaska Region Chugach National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) Chugach Forest Plan Revision - Land management planning EIS Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 12/2014 Project Contact Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Mary Rasmussen 907-743-9426 mcrasmussen@fs.fed.u s Description: The Chugach National Forest is revising its 2002 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40816 Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, ValdezCordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chugach National Forest. R10 - Alaska Region Chugach National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Kenai Peninsula Invasive Plant Control - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Completed Actual: 05/30/2014 EA 06/2014 Betty Charnon 907-754-2326 bcharnon@fs.fed.us Description: Control infestations of priority invasive plant occurrences on the Kenai Peninsula portion of the Chugach National Forest including use of herbicides on small scales on species and infestations where manual control has largely failed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36819 Location: Chugach National Forest 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of the Seward Ranger District and those portions of the Glacier Ranger District within the Kenai Peninsula Zone. Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 1 of 13 R10 - Alaska Region Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) 2014 Special Use Permit Renewals - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Project Contact Debra Srb 907-424-4726 dsrb@fs.fed.us Description: 2014 permit renewals for: H2O Guides Summer Activities,Univeristy of Alaska,FBKS - Seismic Sites, FAA Strawbery Pt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44598 Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various - Cordova Ranger District. Debra Srb 907-424-4726 dsrb@fs.fed.us Amendment to COR 172 Ski Tour Alaska, LLC to add new activity - Special use management CE Description: Ski Tour Alaska, LLC has proposed to add over night camping in AA 13-07 (Tasnuna)on the Cordova Ranger District to their outfitting/guiding authorization for ski touring. *NEW LISTING* Location: CAC Gravina Exploration Project Completed Actual: 11/26/2013 12/2013 UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Glacieted areas within AA 13-07 Tasnuna, Cordova Ranger District. - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 08/04/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: To conduct mineral exploration of CAC's subsurface mineral estate on surface estate acquired under EVOS. Exploration will include minor vegetation removal, 1/2 mile trail, drilling and blasting to evaluation minerals potential(granite)at Gravina Bay. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45028 Location: City of Cordova Sewer Line Reissue UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Blast 1 NAD83 UTMz6N 547044E 6730285N, Blast 2 NAD83 UTMz6N 547282E 6730142N. Surprise Cove, Gravina Bay, Prince William Sound, Alaska - Cordova Ranger District. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:11/2014 12/2014 Debra Srb 907-424-4726 dsrb@fs.fed.us Description: Reissuance of an authorization for an 8" ductile sewer pipe which is installed beneath the northeast corner of the Cordova Forest Service warehouse and housing complex on LeFever Ave., Cordova. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45252 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT Steve Hohensee 907-790-7460 shohensee@fs.fed.us UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T.15S., R.3W.,SE 1/4, NE1/4, CRM; Lot #6, Block 3, Odiak Park Subdivision. LeFever Ave, Cordova, AK. Page 2 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Knowles Head Restoration Thinning Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Scoping Start 08/04/2014 Expected:10/2014 08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T 12 S, R6, Section 31 T 12 S, R7, Sections 34-36 T 13 S, R7, All Sections T 13 S, R8, Sections 1, 10-29, 32-36 T 14 S, R7, Section 4-8 T 14 S, R8, Sections 1-5 . Eastern PWS, south of Valdez, AK. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Debra Srb 907-424-4726 dsrb@fs.fed.us Description: Approval of an assigned site on the Gandil River to Lonesome Dove Outfitters that includes a 12' x 20' tent platform that will be in place no longer than 14 days annually. The platform will be cached out of site when not in use. T18S, R7E, Sec 36,CR Location: One Eyed Pond Channel Melissa Gabrielson 907-424-4743 melissalgabrielson@fs.f ed.us Description: Thinning of trees less than or equal to 7" DBH on app. 6.300 acres over at 10 year period to accelerate the development of old-growth habitat characteristics for species injured by EVOS, primarily marbled murrelet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45110 Location: Lonesome Dove Outfitters Assigned Site Project Contact UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T18S,R7E, Sec. 36, NW 1/4, SE 1/4, CRM. 12 x 20 tent platform at the Gandil River, East Copper River Delta, Cordova Ranger District.T18S, R7E, Sec. 36, NW1/4, SE 1/4, CRM,. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold CE N/A N/A Ken Hodges 907-424-4738 khodges@fs.fed.us Description: One Eyed Pond is an isolated former gravel pit. We propose to dig a 40-ft channel to connect it to an adjacent pond. This will allow anadromous salmonids to enter and use the pond for summer and winter rearing habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41442 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Cord B-4 quad, T16S, R1E, sect 30. 18 miles ESE of Cordova AK. 300 yds south of milepost 18.2 of the Copper River Hwy. Page 3 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Rocky Bay Lake Salmon Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Enhancement Completed Actual: 07/23/2014 Project Contact 08/2014 CE Ken Hodges 907-424-4738 khodges@fs.fed.us Description: Large wood, brush will be added to 2 lakes to improve winter habitat for coho salmon. The project is in a roadless area and has been reviewed by the Regional Forester. No roads will be built. Up to 30-40 small diameter trees <12" dbh may be cut. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44328 Location: San Juan Bay, Quadra Creek Habitat Improvement CE Ken Hodges - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2014 07/2015 907-424-4738 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/11/2014 khodges@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) Description: Crowded stands in clearcut and uplifted areas would be thinned to accelerate tree growth and old-growth forest conditions. Canopy openings would be created in older clearcut to improve wildlife habitat. Some downed wood to be used for fish habitat. Location: Sand Trail Parking Area Construction Project EA UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Seward B-1 quadrangle, Seward meridian, T3N, R13E, section 25. 60.33° N, 147.12° W. 40 miles southwest of Cordova, AK on the northern tip of Montague Island. 60.33° N, 147.12° W. 1 mile south of of the shore of Rocky Bay. Project is on two lakes joined by a Forest Service fish ladder. UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Quadra Creek: Seward meridian, Blying Sound D1-2 quadrangle, R10E, T3S, section 25. The San Juan watershed: Seward meridian, Blying Sound D-3 quadrangle, R9E, T4S, sections 22 and 27. The two watersheds are located on the southern end of Montague Island, roughly 60-75 miles southwest of Cordova, AK. - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land ownership management In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/22/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 10/2014 Expected:10/2014 08/2015 Dave Zastrow 907-424-4754 dzastrow@fs.fed.us Description: The project is to build a 60ft X 140ft. parking area at the Sand Trail trailhead to provide safe public parking along the Copper River Highway to access National Forest system lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43147 Location: Chugach National Forest 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Section 2, CR Meridian. Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 4 of 13 R10 - Alaska Region Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Alaska Railroad Centerline Avalanche Control System - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/03/2014 07/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Debra Srb 907-424-4726 dsrb@fs.fed.us Description: Installation and maintenance of avalanche detection equipment including a 25' x 18' tower, helipad,rock mount and cable detector. Approximately 40' of trees and brush would be cleared for the installation of the helipad. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43734 Location: Alaska Railroad Siding Removal at Spencer Glacier Project Contact UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 N., Range 2 E.,Sec. 2, NW 1/4, Seward Meridian. At the Centerline Avalanche Chute along Turnagain Arm south of Girdwood. 60o. - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A CE Katherine Van Massenhove 907-754-2315 kvanmassenhove@fs.fe d.us Description: As stipulated in the minerals contract issued by the USFS, the Alaska Railroad is required to remove all track and structures and restore the area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40544 Location: CDK Mining Plan of Operations UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. - Minerals and Geology EA In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/27/2014 Expected:10/2014 05/2015 Michael Johnson 907-288-7729 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to approve a mining plan of operations for suction dredging and access on Bertha Creek in Turnagain Pass Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44644 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian. Bertha Creek in Turnagain Pass on the Glacier Ranger District. Page 5 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Chugach Electric Association Distribution lines renewal - Special use management On Hold N/A Project Contact N/A CE Katherine Van Massenhove 907-754-2315 kvanmassenhove@fs.fe d.us Description: The special use authorization for Chugach Electric's distribution lines that cross national forest lands needs to be renewed to continue to authorize the powerline in their present location. Location: Granite Creek Campground Reconstruction UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Distribution Lines for Portage Valley and Hope Highway, various other location on the Forest. - Recreation management EA In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/01/2012 Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Alison Rein 907-754-2329 arein@fs.fed.us Description: recronstruct and upgrade existing 17 site campground to meet accessibility guidelines, provide additional recreation opportunitities such as group camping, double sites, hikingtrails and winter camping, and reduce exposure to flooding/erosion Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39145 Location: Main Bay Fish Hatchery Permit Renewal UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - west 1/2 of section 4, T7N, R1E. Campground entry road is at MP 63 Seward Highway, half-way from Seward to Anchorage. - Special use management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 11/25/2012 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2014 Expected:04/2015 04/2015 Teresa Paquet 907-754-2314 tpaquet@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal of a multi-year special use permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for continued use & maintenance of the Main Bay Fish Hatchery located in Main Bay, Prince William Sound. Managed by PWS Aquaculture Corp. EIS/ROD 1980. Constructed 1981. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40367 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 Sec. 17, T. 5 N, R. 8 E. Seward Meridian. Head of Main Bay, western Prince William Sound, approx. 40 miles southeast of Whittier. Page 6 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R10 - Alaska Region Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Mary Benoit 907-224-4122 mbenoit@fs.fed.us Portage Valley Waterfowl and Fish Habitat Improvement Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management CE Description: Reduce shoreline slope angle to provide habitat for waterfowl in old gravel extractioin pits, and increase vegeation diversity for waterfowl and fish habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44690 Location: Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:09/2014 10/2014 UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - T.8N., R.3E., Seward Meridian. Old gravel ponds along the Portage Valley area. Christopher Stinson Prince William Sound Campsite - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Hardening and Restoration 907-754-2349 - Heritage resource Notice of Initiation 01/19/2012 cstinson@fs.fed.us management Est. Comment Period Public EA - Watershed management Notice 04/2014 Description: 19 dispersed backcountry campsites in Western Prince William Sound would be hardened and restored. Recreation Roads Reconditioning Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38888 Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Western Prince William Sound. - Recreation management - Road management In Progress: Scoping Start 07/28/2014 CE Expected:08/2014 09/2016 Alison Rein 907-754-2329 arein@fs.fed.us Description: This project would do basic roadway maintenance, such as brushing and grading, plus reconditioning work to the road surface, and construct barriers to limit where highway vehicles can drive. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45073 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1 road is near Whittier (O'Neil creek & Passage Canal Drive); 1 road is in Portage (Lower Explorer Pond Access); 4 roads are in the Turnagain Pass area (between Bertha Creek and Pete's Creek). Page 7 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Research Special Use Permit Request - Virgina Tech, Dr. James Spotila - Special use management Cancelled N/A Project Contact N/A CE Katherine Van Massenhove 907-754-2315 kvanmassenhove@fs.fe d.us Description: This request is for completing research to measure erosion rates by glaciers in several locations in the National Forest by collecting rock sampes from various areas, some requiring access by helicopter Location: Scott Shelly Private Road Special Use Permit Renewal UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Various point locations identified. Vicinity of Girdwood, Portage Glacier and Turnagain Pass. - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE Debra Srb 907-424-4726 dsrb@fs.fed.us Description: Requesting renewal of 5 year permit #GLA518 which expires 12/31/2011. New permit would authorize continued use of an existing gravel road and gate for the purpose of personal and commercial access to private property in Portage Valley. Location: Spencer Minerals UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - T8N, R3E, Sec 4 SW1/4 SE1/4, and Sec. 9 NW1/4 NE1/4. Road located south of Portage Glacier Hwy and west of FS Portage Valley Work Center. - Minerals and Geology On Hold EIS N/A N/A David Ilse 530-333-5553 dilse@fs.fed.us Description: Project will consider whether or not to authorize removal of mineral materials (rock and gravel aggregate) from a 600-acre site near Spencer Glacier, if so, what restrictions will apply. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/chugach/pdf/spencer_extrct_scpltr.pdf Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - The Spencer Mineral Materials site is situated on a glacial outwash plain at the terminus of Spencer Glacier, within the Glacier Ranger District of the Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula Borough. Glacier Ranger District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Page 8 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Spencer Whistle Stop Outfitter & Guide Opportunities - Special use management EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 10/14/2009 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2014 Expected:02/2015 Project Contact 03/2015 Teresa Paquet 907-754-2314 tpaquet@fs.fed.us Description: Provide commercial recreation opportunities at the Spencer Whistle Stop recreation area, by issuing special use permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43715 Location: Wild Alpine, LLC permit amendment UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spencer Whistle Stop is located at mile 54.6 of the Alaska Railroad, ~10 miles south of Portage Alaska. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 01/02/2013 Expected:11/2014 12/2014 CE Teresa Paquet 907-754-2314 tpaquet@fs.fed.us Description: Wild Alpine is requesting an amendment to their existing permit to authorize a new use area southwest of Turnagain Pass. Current permit authorizes avalanche education classes and other backcountry travel uses in Turnagain Pass & Portage Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41981 Location: Chugach National Forest City of Seward Renewal of Powerline Permit UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seward District, Silvertip area, north of Seward Highway, in the Gulch Creek and Bertha Creek areas. R10 - Alaska Region Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management On Hold CE N/A N/A Katherine Van Massenhove 907-754-2315 kvanmassenhove@fs.fe d.us Description: The powerline permit for the City of Seward will expire at the end of 2013 and will need to be renewed to continue authorization to allow the right-of-way for the powerlines to cross National Forest Lands. Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - City of Seard Transmission Line: Dave Creek to Lawing is 115 KV and Lawing to Seward is 69 KV. Seward Highway from Mile 5 to mile 25.5. Page 9 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Cooper Creek Stream Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management On Hold N/A Project Contact N/A EA John Lang 907-288-7719 jslang@fs.fed.us Description: Stream restoration work on the lower 0.75 miles of Cooper Creek, from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence with the Kenai River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/chugach/landmanagement/projects Location: Dillon Mining Plan of Operations UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 05N, Range 03W, and section 34. Mile post 51.5 Sterling Highway. - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 09/19/2014 10/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: Renewal of a mining plan of operation for a period of one year. Operation consists of exploration in Cooper and Stetson Creeks using a 5 inch suction dredge and access on an existing trail by ATV. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45215 Location: Gem Mining Plan of Operations Michael Johnson 907-288-7729 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Confluence of Cooper and Stetson Creeks near Cooper Landing, Alaska. - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A EA Michael Johnson 907-288-7729 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us Description: Seasonal high-banking along Palmer Creek with a two inch high-banker and use of a seasonal RV camp, ATV for access, and occasional use of a small dozer for reclamation work Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39345 Location: HHH Mining Plan of Operations UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 2 West, portions of Sections 21 and 22. Palmer Creek near confluence of Resurrection Creek. - Minerals and Geology Cancelled EA N/A N/A Michael Johnson 907-288-7729 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us Description: Year round suction dredging in Palmer Creek with two (2) six inch suction dredges, high-banking on the bench above Palmer Creek, and use of two temporary tent camps. Access will be by snowmobile or ATV on existing trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38123 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 2 West, portions of Section 15 and 22, Seward Meridian. Palmer Creek road near Hope, Alaska. Page 10 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) HMC Palmer Creek Mining Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A Project Contact N/A EA Michael Johnson 907-288-7729 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us Description: seasonal suction dredging and high-banking, sampling, road repair, and use of a seasonal camp consisting of tents or campers. Access will be by ATV or snowmobile, road vehicles, or small excavation equipment on roads currently closed to the public Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41917 Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 1 West, Section 30 and, Township 8 North, Range 1 West, Section 7, Seward Meridian. Several existing mining claims located in the Palmer Creek road area near Hope, AK. Resurrection Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Phase II - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology EIS In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/23/2010 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2014 Expected:12/2014 02/2015 Karen Kromrey 907-288-7745 kkromrey@fs.fed.us Description: Approve a supplement to a mining plan of operations and new mining operations. Restore Resurrection Creek's channel, floodplain, and streamside vegetation to pre-mining conditions and enhance fish and riparian wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23483 Location: Russian River Campground Reconstruction Project UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seward Ranger District, Resurrection Creek. - Recreation management Completed EA Actual: 08/25/2014 08/2014 Karen Kromrey 907-288-7745 kkromrey@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Russian River Campground to improve pedestrian/vehicles access, improve functionality of Russian Lakes Trailhead, provide a fish waste disposal facility, and improve facilities for visitor contacts. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42966 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T.5N., R.4W., Sec 33,34,35, Seward Meridian. This project is located throughout Russian River Campground located at Mile 52.5 of the Sterling Highway, 3 miles west of Cooper Landing, Alaska. Page 11 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Chugach National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R10 - Alaska Region Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Russian River Fuel Reduction Project - Fuels management On Hold N/A Project Contact N/A EA Joseph Ford 907-228-4119 jpford@fs.fed.us Description: This area has been identified in the Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The proposed action is to thin hardwoods and spruce trees on 263 acres near the Russian River. FAA(3). Location: Sarah Mining Plan of Operations UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 33, 34, 35, T5N, R4W; Seward Meridian. Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection area, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. - Minerals and Geology Cancelled EA N/A N/A Michael Johnson 907-288-7729 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal of an existing approved mining plan of operations for suction dredging and access on Gulch Creek near the Hope and Seward Highway junction. proposal is for five years in duration. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44533 Location: Trail Habitat Improvement Project EA Jessica Ilse 03/2015 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 907-754-2322 - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014 jilse@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Improve moose forage through prescribed burning, mechanical and/or hand treatements, reduce fuel loading and fuel continuity, and improve stand health by thinning spruce and hardwood stands in the Trail watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41220 Location: 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gulch Creek near the Hope and Seward Highway junction. UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North shore of Kenai Lake, Trail Creek, Grant and Ptarmigan Lakes. Page 12 of 13 Chugach National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial 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 (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). 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 is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 10/01/2014 08:56 am MT Page 13 of 13 Chugach National Forest
