Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Tongass 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
Tongass National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Tongass Land and Resource
Management Plan Amendment
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/21/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 06/2016
Project Contact
Expected:12/2016
01/2017
Susan Howle
907-225-3101
comments-alaskatongass@fs.fed.us
Description: The Tongass Land Management Plan Amendment supports a transition from old growth harvest to a young
growth-based timber program, while preserving natural resources and a viable timber industry. The Amendment
also supports renewable energy development
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44483
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Angoon Airport Project
EIS
UNIT - Tongass National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway,
Prince of Wales-Outer, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg, Yakutat. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska.
R10 - Alaska Region
Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Facility management
- Road management
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/09/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 03/2016
Expected:03/2016
07/2016
Jennifer Berger
907-789-6278
jberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The FAA is preparing an EIS to consider alternatives and impacts of constructing a new land-based commercial
airport near the City of Angoon. The FAA is the lead agency and the USFS is a cooperator per an MOU. The FAA
will issue a FEIS without a ROD
Web Link: http://www.angoonairporteis.com/
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - 57'
29" N, 134' 33-34" W. Near the environs of the City of Angoon and Favorite Bay.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Angoon-Mitchell Bay Outfitter
and Guide Environmental
Assessment
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/18/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2016
Expected:05/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
Darrin Kelly
907-789-6283
comments-alaskatongass-admiraltynationalmonument@fs.fed.us
Description: This project aims to strike a balance between subsistence use resources, wilderness resources, tourism, and the
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), Section 506 (a)(3)(E).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46208
Location:
Greens Creek 2016 Surface
Exploration
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
project includes all National Forest System lands within the village of Angoon and Mitchell, Kanalku and Favorite
Bays.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 02/16/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
Edward Gazzetti
9077896276
egazzetti@fs.fed.us
Description: Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to conduct a single-season surface exploration program in 2016.
Activities include reconnaissance and geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and drilling. A maximum of six
(6) drill pads will be utilized.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48108
Location:
Tongass National Forest
02/2016
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
proposed action is located within the Admiralty Island National Monument Non-Wilderness Land Use Designation
as identified in the 2008 Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan.
Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing
Area Enhancement Project
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/19/2013
Expected:12/2016
Project Contact
05/2017
Katie Rooks
907-826-1639
krooks@fs.fed.us
Description: Enhance wildlife viewing opportunities at the existing Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area by improving the surface
and circulation of the parking area, installing a vault toilet, installing interpretive kiosk and redesigning the viewing
platform.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43283
Location:
UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
20 miles east of Craig on the Craig/Hollis Highway. Turn South onto the Hydaburg Highway to the Polk/Twelvemile
turnoff. Turn left and travel 10 miles to the Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area.
Katie Rooks
Polk Camp Rental Cabin and
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Winter Harbor Picnic Area Vault
907-826-1639
Toilet Installation
krooks@fs.fed.us
Description: Existing burn tank toilet at Winter Harbor Picnic Site will be replaced with SST vault toilet. Installation of new SST
EA
vault toilet at Polk Camp cabin site.
*UPDATED*
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Boom Chain Timber Sale
UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Polk Camp rental
cabin: R87E, T75S, Sec. 20 and Winter Harbor recreation site: R81E, T70S, Sec. 25. The Designated Recreation
Sites at Polk Camp rental cabin on Craig Ranger District and Winter Harbor Picnic Site on Thorne Bay Ranger
District.
- Forest products
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 01/12/2016
05/2016
Terry Fiske
907-945-1217
tfiske@fs.fed.us
Description: To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmill to obtain
timber. Harvest approximately 200 thousand board feet of timber from about 60 acres using existing roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46344
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
R10 - Alaska Region
Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. T46S, R63E, Sections 22, 23 & 26 Copper River Meridian.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Seal Creek Rock Pit
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/10/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2016
Expected:09/2016
Project Contact
11/2016
Terry Fiske
907-945-1217
tfiske@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand existing rock pit up to ten acres and 250,000 tons of aggregate material.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46178
Location:
Whitestone Harbor Rock Pits
UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Seal Creek bulkhead off Freshwater bay.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Terry Fiske
907-945-1217
tfiske@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Whitestone harbor.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
EA
R10 - Alaska Region
Actual: 01/22/2016
02/2016
Curtis Caton
907-789-6273
curtislcaton@fs.fed.us
Description: Coeur Alaska requests authorization for Petro Marine to install a bulk fuel depot at the Kensington Mine to replace
current iso-container fuel system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45154
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
01/2017
Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2014 Kensington Fuel Depot
*UPDATED*
Expected:11/2016
Description: Expand two existing rock pits.
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Berners Bay,
Alaska; Kensington Slate Creek Cove Marine Facility; Upper Laydown Yard.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/11/2016
Expected:04/2016
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kensington 2016 exploration.
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
06/2016
Richard Dudek
907-789-6275
richarddudek@fs.fed.us
Description: Coeur Alaska, Kensington Mine proposes to drill 19 exploration sites. This is a one year or less project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48405
Location:
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kensington
Mine.
Port Snettisham Iron Ore
- Minerals and Geology
Project 2013 Plan of Operations
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Curtis Caton
907-789-6273
curtislcaton@fs.fed.us
Description: The 2013 Plan of Operations for surface exploration activities at the Port Snettisham Iron Ore Project proposes
helicopter-supported core drilling at nine sites and a temporary camp.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42152
Location:
Treadwell Ditch Trail Bridge
Replacement
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 45
South, Range 72 East, Sections 5, 8, and 9; Copper River Meridian.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
Mike Dilger
907-789-6228
mdilger@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement/construction of 38 bridges on Treadwell Ditch Trail, construction of two reroutes and one section of
gravel tread.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35471
Location:
Tongass National Forest
05/2016
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - The trail exists across sections
7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 26, 27 T41S R67E, and section 12 T41S R66E of the Copper River Meridian. The bridge
replacements will occur on the Treadwell Ditch Trail (Forest Service Trail Number 33718) on Douglas Island in
Juneau, AK between Blue Berry Hills and Bonnie Brae.
Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
FAA Minx Island Weathercam
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
Expected:04/2016
Project Contact
04/2016
April Evans
907-228-4124
aprilevans@fs.fed.us
Description: The FAA proposes to install a weather camera on Minx Island to monitor current aviation weather conditions
improving flight safety in the Misty Fiords area.
Location:
Saddle Lakes Timber Sale
UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T 75S
R95E S10. Minx Island, Thorne Arm.
- Forest products
EIS
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
Actual: 03/14/2016
03/2016
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 03/2016
*UPDATED*
Daryl Bingham
907-228-4114
darylabingham@fs.fed.
us
Description: An SEIS will be prepared for the timber sale portion of the Saddle Lakes FEIS. The March 2016 Decision
authorized the ROW to the State of Alaska and modification to the barrier to fish passage on Salt Creek
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990
Location:
UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T72S,
R91E, Sec 35, 36; T73S, R92E, Sec 1-4, 8-12, 13-17, 19-36; T73S, R93E, Sec 18, 19, 30, 31; T74S, R92E, Sec
1-3, 11-13, 24, 25, 36.; and T74S, R93E, Sec 6-8, 17-20, 30, 31. The project area is located about 14 miles
northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Revillagigedo Island, and occurs in Value Comparison Units (VCUs) 7460,
7470, and 7530 between George and Carroll Inlets.
Jeff DeFreest
907-228-4100
jdefreest@fs.fed.us
Swan Lake Hydroelectric
License Amendment Special
Use Authorization
- Special use management
EA
Description: The Project Decision Notice and FONSI were signed by the Forest Supervisor on January 21, 2016
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46991
*UPDATED*
Location:
Tongass National Forest
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
Completed
Actual: 01/21/2016
01/21/2016
02/2016
UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Swan Lake Hydroelectric facility is located on Revillagigedo Island at the head of Carroll Inlet,about 22
miles northeast of the City of Ketchikan.
Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R10 - Alaska Region
Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Russell Beers
907-772-5940
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Continuation of Mineral
Exploration Project on
Woewodski Island
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
CE
Description: Project proposal includes exploratory drilling, geophysical surveys, surface rock and sediment sampling, and their
incidental support activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48478
*UPDATED*
Location:
Duncan Creek Fishpass
Maintenance
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2016
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Woewodski Island.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/04/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Patch a hole in Duncan Creek's concrete water diversion wall. Approximately 0.07 cubic yards of concrete will be
used for the patch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48471
Location:
East Ohmer Creek Restoration
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Duncan Creek Fishpass is located on Lindenberg Peninsula of Kupreanof Island, approximately 1.4
miles above tidal influence.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/11/2016
Expected:07/2016
07/2018
Heath Whitacre
907-772-5925
hwhitacre@fs.fed.us
Description: Propose instream and floodplain restoration on approximately 0.2 mile of East Ohmer Ck and 0.4 mile of Lumpy
Ck, one of its tributaries. Construct wood structures for pool creation and cover. Perform maintenance on currently
excavated rearing ponds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46654
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
Eric Castro
907-772-5974
ericcastro@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Township
61S Range 81 East. Project area is on Mitkof Is, which is situated between the mainland and Kupreanof Is, approx
140 miles south of Juneau, Alaska. East Ohmer Creek is approx. 21 mi south of Petersburg along Mitkof Hwy.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
CE
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/04/2016
Expected:10/2016
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
04/2017
Paul Olson
907-772-5947
polson01@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route and reconstruct Ideal Cove Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48428
Location:
Kake to Petersburg
Transmission Line Intertie
Project
Decision
Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ideal Cove Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Ideal Cove Trail is located on Mitkof Island approximately 16 air miles SE of Petersburg, Alaska.
- Special use management
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/29/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
08/2016
Tom Parker
907-772-5974
tparker02@fs.fed.us
Description: Determine location for a power transmission line between the communities of Petersburg and Kake. No new roads
would be constructed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31761
Location:
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Mitkof and
Kupreanof Islands, linking the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Intertie is proposed to run from Petersburg,
AK (Mitkof Island) to Kake, AK which is located on the neighboring island of Kupreanof.
Man Made Hole Stream Channel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Maintenance
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/07/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
07/2018
Heath Whitacre
907-772-5936
hwhitacre@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes to re-excavate a channel that connects a tributary of Blind River to the pond at Man Made
Hole. Currently, the flow into the pond has been reduced due to natural deposition of sand and gravel in the
channel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47380
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
Expected:04/2016
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Man Made Hole picnic area is located approximately 20 miles south of Petersburg, AK on the Mitkof
Highway.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Raven Trail Reconstruction
Phase 2
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/04/2016
Expected:08/2016
05/2017
CE
Paul Olson
907-772-5947
polson01@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route and reconstruct a 3-mile section of the Raven Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48429
*UPDATED*
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The Raven Trail is located on Mitkof Island, approximately 2 miles from downtown Petersburg.
R10 - Alaska Region
Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Deer Lake Coho Rearing
Facility Permit Re-Issuance
(NSRAA)
- Special use management
CE
Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33581
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Annemarie LaPalme
907-747-4209
alapalme@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S,
R69E section 5. Deer Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska.
Annemarie LaPalme
907-747-4209
alapalme@fs.fed.us
Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery
Alaska Department of Fish and
Game
- Special use management
EA
Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture
Association.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32910
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 54 South Range 66 East
Section 2. Hidden Falls, Baranof Island 25 miles NW of Sitka.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Clay Davis
Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Port Walter NMFS Marine
907-747-4225
Station Special Use Permit
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description:
EA
Issue new special use permit for re-construction and use of an existing hydropower facility at Little Port Walter
NMFS Marine Station
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32908
Location:
Shoreline II Oufitter/Guide
(formerly Shoreline II Outfitter
and Guide Management Plan)
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21. Little Port
Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/30/2016
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will determine recreation use levels for saltwater-based outfitters and guides on the Admiralty N. M.,
Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. A Proposed Action will be developed to allocate service days to
outfitter/guide use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38181
Location:
Sitka Smoke House Project
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon,
Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shoreline and other areas accessed from saltwater on the
Admiralty National Monument and Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jay Kinsman
907-747-4228
jkinsman@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Tlingit
Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40199
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55
South Range 63 East Section 27. Sitka, Alaska.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Sitka Young Growth
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Alaskan Dreams Shoreties
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Terry Fiske
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
907-945-1217
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
tfiske@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
12/22/2015
Description: Approximately 340 acres of young growth harvest in the False Island and Corner Bay areas, to provide wood
products and manage timber for future yields.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46188
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Planning Status
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roaded portion of
False Island and Corner Bay/.
R10 - Alaska Region
Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Shoreties
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21028
Location:
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - 55' 27" N,
131' 35" W. Orr Island.
Katie Rooks
907-826-1639
krooks@fs.fed.us
Control Lake Cabin Dock
Replacement and Trail
Improvement
- Recreation management
- Facility management
CE
Description: Improve the trail and replace the boat dock providing public access to the Control Lake Cabin. Install guard rail and
signage in parking area.
*UPDATED*
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2016
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - T71S,
R82E, Section 20, Copper River Meridian. Control Lake Cabin Access Trail and Dock, designated recreation area.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
EC Phillips Shoreties
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.
Improvements for Neck Lake &
El Capitan Cave Roads EA
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16560
Location:
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL Approximately 55' 45"N, 131' 32" N. Craig, POW.
- Road management
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:08/2016
05/2017
Richard Jacobson
907-826-1626
rjacobson@fs.fed.us
Description: Project analyzes potential improvements to the existing 20.5 miles of road north of the Neck Lake junction. Project
runs east to Whale Pass seaplane base and north to El Cap parking lot.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46067
Location:
Kahli Cove SUP
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/16/2016
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - T67S
R79E; T66S R79E; T66S R78E. Project will be in 3 segments: Segment 1 from Neck Lake junction to NFSR
250000 & 300000. Segment 2 north from 3000000 to Whale Pass on 3065000. Segment 3 from Neck Lake to west
to El Cap parking lot.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties,
water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29809
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 31,
T 68S, R 79E, CRM. Kahli Cove, north of the Community of Naukati, Prince of Wales Island.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Kosciusko Vegetation
Management and Watershed
Improvement Project
- Forest products
EA
Description: Manage roughly 1,500 acres of young-growth for multiple resource objectives and harvest an estimated 75 acres
of old-growth, to meet Forest Plan objectives and assist in the transition to a young-growth industry.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45037
*UPDATED*
Location:
Naukati Timber Sale
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2016
Expected:05/2016
07/2016
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. SW Kosciusko Island with an eastern boundary from Holbrook Arm NW to a point just east of the
Shipley Bay Log Transfer Facility, following the LUD II Boundary.
.
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EIS
Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is still being developed and will change because of new policy and direction. This project will include
both young-growth and old-growth management and other non-timber resource activities. Project name will
change.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36904
Location:
Prince of Wales Cone
Collection 2016
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. West side of Prince of Wales Island.
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
08/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Project will allow tree cone collection on Prince of Wales Island.
Location:
Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA
Kevin Norrgard
907-828-3254
knorrgard@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Prince of Wales Island.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
EA
N/A
Katie Rooks
907-826-1639
krooks@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a cabin with young growth and access trail in the Sal Creek area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36637
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Sal Creek. aproximately 5 mile north of Thorne Bay on the Beach Road.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2016-2018 Timber Stand
Improvement CE
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/11/2016
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Throughout Wrangell Ranger District, with potential projects on Zarembo and surrounding small islands, Etolin
Island, and Wrangell Island.
- Special area management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/31/2015
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Southeast Alaska Power Agency is proposing the use of ATV/OHV in closed areas, including roads and powerline
right of ways for powerline maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42841
Location:
Anan Management Plan Update
Thomas Roland
907-874-7552
teroland@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber Stand Improvement treatments that include pre-commercial thinning (PCT) and pruning. TSI Treatments
proposed include timber production, PCT for wildlife habitat and scenery enhancement, as well as second
PCT/pruning.
Location:
ATV/OHV Usage for Powerline
Maintenance
Project Contact
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Closed roads and powerline right-of-ways on Wrangell, Vank, Woronofski, and Mitkof Islands.
- Recreation management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Dee Galla
907-874-7551
dgalla@fs.fed.us
Description: 10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine
new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available
access by non-commercial visitors.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41001
Location:
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland
Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory.
Randy Griffith
Anan Trail Bridge Replacement, - Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
09/2016
Trail Realignment and
907-874-7560
- Facility management
Scoping Start 07/29/2015
Observation Deck
rsgriffith@fs.fed.us
Reconfiguration
Description: Bridge replacement, trail realignment, bridge construction, trail decommissioning, observation deck reconfiguration
CE
to include outhouse relocation.
*UPDATED*
Location:
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
28 air miles southeast of Wrangell, on the North American mainland.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Berg Bay Cabin Replacement
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Dee Galla
907-874-7551
dgalla@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace existing A-frame cabin and toilet with new, regionally approved cabin and toilet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32289
Location:
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude,
Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay.
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Continuation of ADF&G
Helicopter Supported Salmon
Surveys in Wilderness
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renewal of permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for helicopter access to Andrew Creek, within the
Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, for the purpose of conducting salmon surveys. Helicopter was determined as the tool
of minimum impact.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/29/2016
Expected:10/2016
10/2016
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T60S, R83E,
Sec. 28 and T61S, R83E, Sec. 9, Copper River Meridian. Two landing sites along the South Fork of Andrew
Creek, within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, which lies north of Wrangell, on the mainland.
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Continuation of Authorization
of Wilderness Subsistence
Motorized Equipment Permits
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renewal of all temporary motorized authorizations and issuance of a limited number of new authorizations for
chainsaws and winches, for the next five years (CY 2017-2021) within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Continuation of Tent Platform
Authorizations
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/29/2016
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/29/2016
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of three existing temporary tent platforms, and continuation of 15 previously approved tent platform sites
for the next five years (CY2017-2021), within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
04/2016
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - VCUs: 490,
491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498. The 449,951 acre Stikine-LeConte Wilderness lies north of Wrangell, on
the mainland. It includes the Stikine river and LeConte Bay watersheds and icefields, from the Canadian border to
the Pacific Ocn.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2016
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The 449,951 acre Stikine-LeConte Wilderness lies north of Wrangell, on the mainland. It includes the Stikine river
and LeConte Bay watersheds and icefields, from the Canadian border to the Pacific Ocn.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Sonar Cabin Replacement
Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Facility management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/23/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
Robert Dalrymple
907-874-7500
rdalrymple@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace deteriorated cabin used by ADF&G for fisheries research on the Stikine River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47136
Location:
Tent Platform Special Use
Permit Renewal
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of the
SE 1/4, of Section 35, T 59 S, R 84 E, Copper River Meridian. Approximately 20 miles NE of Wrangell, on the
Stikine River within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/04/2016
Expected:09/2016
10/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Renewal of four existing temporary tent platform authorizations, with their associated outhouses; and continuation
of all previously approved tent platform sites for the next five years in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. CZMA FL/P
(2)
Location:
Wrangell Island Project EIS
EIS
*UPDATED*
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
VCUs 492, 493, 495, 496, 497.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
08/15/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2016
Expected:08/2016
12/2016
Andrea Slusser
907-874-2323
andreamslusser@fs.fed
.us
Description: Develop/implement multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest, road construction, forest restoration
and enhancement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34831
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The project area is Wrangell Island, located within the Wrangell Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest.
The community of Wrangell (population 2,500) is located on the island's north end.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Zarembo Minerals Investigation - Minerals and Geology
2016-2017
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2016
Expected:07/2016
07/2016
CE
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC, has filed a Plan of Operations for July 2015 through 2016 for surface drilling
and exploration, to include use of a closed road and winter equipment and storage.
*UPDATED*
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Federal mining claims, in the NW part of Zarembo Island, south of Zarembo Springs and St. John's Harbor near
St. John and Frenchie Creeks: VCUs 456, 457, 158, 459.
R10 - Alaska Region
Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cannon Beach Day-Use Area
Improvements Project
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
Lee Benson
907-784-3359
labenson@fs.fed.us
Description: The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed
between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be
improved and updated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37830
Location:
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Forest Service; Semi-Remote
Recreation. The Cannon Beach Day-Use Area is adjacent the Gulf of Alaska along a 7 mile long sandy beach
named after the two World War Two era cannons, still existing, that were set along the beach.
Teresa Swanson
907-784-3359
taswanson@fs.fed.us
Commercial Set gill-net salmon
fish camp cabin request in the
Italio-Akwe River area
- Land ownership management
CE
Description: Two commercial set gill-net salmon fish camp cabin request in the Italio-Akwe area. One at the confluence of the
Italio River and the Akwe River, a 20'x25'x16'. The other along the Middle Italio River, a 12'20'16.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46481
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/16/2015
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 2 camps; The
first is located at 59° 18 42.68N. 139º 07 57.46W and the second is located at 59° 17 45.148N. 139º 05 38.80W.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
- Recreation management
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/13/2015
Expected:08/2016
10/2016
Teresa Swanson
907-784-3359
taswanson@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to provide better and safer access to the Dangerous River and up into Harlequin
Lake for recreation, subsistence and commercial fishing. Additional parking and turn around space and an
outhouse will also be included.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45816
Location:
Sea Otter Cabin Site
Assessment
Decision
Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Dangerous River Boat Launch
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Dangerous River boat launch is 26 miles SE of Yakutat near the outlet of Harlequin Lake.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Lee Benson
907-784-3359
labenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Determine location to erect Sea Otter public use recreational log cabin.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37832
Location:
Yakutat Access Travel
Management Plan Revision
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Alternative sites on the Yakutat Ranger
District include North End of Khantaak Island, Kriwoi Island, Eleanor Island, Cannon Beach, East side of the
Dangerous River, or on the Ahrnklin River.
- Recreation management
- Road management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Lee Benson
907-784-3359
labenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008).
additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37831
Location:
04/01/2016 04:10 am MT
Consider
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Yakutat Ranger District
Carrying Capacity Analysis
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Lee Benson
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
907-784-3359
- Heritage resource
labenson@fs.fed.us
management
- Special use management
Description: The Yakutat Ranger District (YRD) is in the process of determineing the recreation visitor capacity for the district.
The main purpose is to provide a rationale to guide decision-making for allocating outfitter and guide use across
the district.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41048
Location:
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - National Forest System Lands.
The entire Yakutat Ranger District on the Tongass National Forest in Region 10.
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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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