Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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
05/27/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2016
Project Contact
Expected:08/2016
08/2016
Susan Howle
907-228-6287
showle@fs.fed.us
Description: The Tongass is analyzing Plan changes to transition away from old-growth harvest. It is looking at which lands will
be available for young growth harvest, and changes to S&Gs and direction needed, while maintaining a viable
timber industry.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44483
Location:
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
Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Shoreline II Oufitter/Guide
(formerly Shoreline II Outfitter
and Guide Management Plan)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/16/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2015
Expected:12/2015
02/2016
Jay Kinsman
907-747-4228
jkinsman@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:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District, Juneau Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument, 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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Michelle Putz
Tongass National Forest
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/08/2014
09/2014
Sustainable Cabin Management - Facility management
907-747-4278
Project
mputz@fs.fed.us
Description:
EA
The Tongass is proposing to remove nine cabins and convert or replace three cabins to survival shelters to help
move toward a sustainable recreation cabin program.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39863
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Angoon Airport Project
EIS
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument, Yakutat Ranger District, Petersburg Ranger
District, Thorne Bay Ranger District, Sitka Ranger District, Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska.
COUNTY - Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska. 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:
NOI in Federal Register
09/24/2008
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 12/2014
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Jennifer Berger
907-789-6278
jberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The FAA is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider alternatives to, 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.
Web Link: http://www.angoonairporteis.com/
Location:
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.
Jessica Lopez Pearce
928-606-0236
jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us
Hecla Greens Creek Mining
Company Road A Lighting
Installation
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
CE
Description: HGCMC is proposing excavation and emplacement of six light poles on Road A for safety purposes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44595
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
Completed
Actual: 09/16/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - ANM, T42S,R65E,
58.1834N, 134.7379W. Juneau A-3; 58.1834N, 134.7379W.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Windfall Harbor Shelter
Rehabilitation EA
EA
Project Purpose
Control Lake Trail CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kevin Hood
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/08/2014
09/2014
907-789-6220
- Heritage resource
kehood@fs.fed.us
management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Description: Move historic CCC shelter 34' closer to the beach to restore it to original setting. Replace and/or repair structural
elements, slow its deterioration and provide separation from a brown bear trail which is close to the shelter's
current location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42409
Location:
Tongass National Forest
Planning Status
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL Section 31, Township 46 S, Range 69 E, Copper River Meridian, northeast portion of Admiralty Island. Section 31,
Township 46 S, Range 69 E, Copper River Meridian, northeast portion of Admiralty Island.
R10 - Alaska Region
Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
Actual: 09/08/2014
04/2015
Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will develop a trail from State highway 925 to Control Lake Cabin, a distance of about 2000 feet
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44181
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - This project takes
place on State of Alaska Land with a Forest Service easement for recreation access. This project is centrally
located on Prince of Wales Island. From Control Lake Junction travel by foot 2000 feet Southeast to the Control
Lake Cabin.
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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
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
06/2016
Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@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:
Tongass National Forest
Eight Fathom Rock Pit
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.
R10 - Alaska Region
Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/12/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
Terry Fiske
907-945-1217
tfiske@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand existing rock pit by 5 acres per year.
Location:
Tongass National Forest
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - T45S,
R60E Section 6. Eight Fathom Bight Rock Pit.
Juneau 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
R10 - Alaska Region
Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2014 Kensington Fuel Depot
- Minerals and Geology
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/28/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
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:
Davidson Creek Falls Fish
Passage
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Berners Bay,
Alaska; Kensington Slate Creek Cove Marine Facility; Upper Laydown Yard.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/28/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
05/2015
Barbara Adams
907-789-6252
bjadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Deepen an existing jump pool located on river right bank and blast a series of 4 or 5 jump pools on the river left
bank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43521
Location:
He'en Latinee Meteorological
Development
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 40 S., R. 70
W, Section 34, CRM; Davidson Creek ~ 700 feet upstream of the mouth.
- Research and Development
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
Richard Edwards
970-295-6760
rsedwards@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize for the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, to upgrade
and install solar powered, automated meteorological monitoring stations at three locations in the He'en Latinee
Experimental Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45067
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - T. 37 S., R.64 E., Sections 4 &
9, and T. 36 S. R. 63 E. Section 35. Davies Creek drainage, approximately 23-25 miles north-northwest of
Juneau in the He'en Latinee Experimental Forest.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lena Beach Recreation Area
Renovation
EA
- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/26/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
05/2016
Ed Grossman
907-789-6237
egrossman@fs.fed.us
Description: To address concerns and improve the site: pave and change the road to one-way, add parking, install gates,
reconstruct 5 shelters, add accessible trails, replace outhouses, improve fish passage, and add other recreation
amenities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43699
Location:
Mendenhall Glacier Recreation
Area Planning
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lena Beach
Recreation Area is located at about mile 17 along Glacier Highway, northwest of Juneau, Alaska.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/29/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
John Neary
907-789-6224
jneary@fs.fed.us
Description: JRD is reviewing year-round recreation use by both independent and guided visitors within the Mendenhall Glacier
Recreation Area in order to update and revise its commercial capacity allocation.
Web Link: http://www.dowlhkm.com/projects/mendenhall/index.html
Location:
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. JRD/ AK/
Juneau; 5815 acres federally designated recreation area including and surrounding Mendenhall Lake.
Port Snettisham Iron Ore
- Minerals and Geology
Project 2013 Plan of Operations
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jessica Lopez Pearce
907-789-6273
jlopezpearce@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:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
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.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Treadwell Ditch Trail Bridge
Replacement
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/26/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
07/2015
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:
West Glacier Spur Road Area
Enhancements
EA
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.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/26/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
05/2015
Ed Grossman
907-789-6237
egrossman@fs.fed.us
Description: To improve the site and safety: add parking, install a gate, build a 0.4 mile non-motorized trail to separate traffic,
construct a spur trail to the lake, install a six-hole vault outhouse to serve heavy summer use, and install signs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43698
Location:
West Glacier Trailhead
Improvements
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West Glacier
Spur Road (#8453), sometimes referred to as Skater's Spur, is on the west shore of Mendenhall Lake in Juneau,
Alaska. The road is less than 1/2 mile long.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
EA
N/A
Ed Grossman
907-789-6237
egrossman@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed improvements at West Glacier Trailhead include vault toilets (4 holes total),a shelter at the commercial
launch area, new trailhead sign, a new gate to and an access trail from the commercial launch area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35470
Location:
Tongass National Forest
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - S7 T40S R66E Copper River
Meridian. At the end of Skater¿s Cabin Road to the West of Mendenhall Lake in Juneau, AK.
Ketchikan - Misty 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
R10 - Alaska Region
Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Heckman Lake Dock Renewal
Special Use Authorization
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/21/2014
Project Contact
01/2015
CE
Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a special use permit for a floating dock and ramp accessing private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44601
Location:
Margaret Wildlife Observation
Enhancements
UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T. 73 S.,
R. 91 E., section 1. Southeast side of Heckman Lake, approximately 15 miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/21/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
03/2015
Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve bear viewing opportunities at the observation site
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45010
Location:
Saddle Lakes Timber Sale
UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T. 73 S.,
R. 91 E., section 1. Margaret Wildlife Observation site, Margaret Creek upstream of Marguerite Bay, Traitors Cove,
approximately 23 miles north of Ketchikan.
- Forest products
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/12/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2015
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
Daryl Bingham
907-228-4114
darylabingham@fs.fed.
us
Description: The proposed action would harvest almost 30 million board feet (MMBF) of timber on about 2,207 acres using
cable, shovel, and helicopter logging systems; and would construct up to 16 miles of NFS system and temporary
road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990
Location:
Tongass National Forest
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
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.
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
R10 - Alaska Region
Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
City Creek Trail Section I
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/17/2014
Project Contact
04/2015
CE
Linda Slaght
907-772-5948
lslaght@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of the project is to provide safe, easy access to a local recreation area in Petersburg. The trail will
provide additional pedestrian access to the recently completed Sandy Beach trailhead for the US Forest Service
Raven Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44995
Location:
Kake-Petersburg Intertie
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. City Creek Trail begins at the south end of Sandy Beach in Petersburg and meanders through the
forest along the shoreline to City Cr, approx. 1 mi away. Project includes the first 0.375 mi of trail.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
07/28/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 11/2014
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Tom Parker
907-772-5974
tparker02@fs.fed.us
Description: Determine final location for a power transmission line and access road along the powerline corridor, between the
communities of Petersburg and Kake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31761
Location:
Level Island Communications
Site Tree Removal
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 09/12/2014
10/2014
Russell Beers
907-772-5940
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Description: The FAA proposes to remove trees on 3 acres of previously cleared areas that are encroaching on antennas and
other structures. A gravel berm of approximately 400 cubic yards of material would be removed to facilitate tree
removal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44522
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Section 28,
T.62S., R.79E. Copper River Meridian. Level Island, Petersburg Ranger District, Tongass National Forest.
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Tongass National Forest
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)
Mitkof Island
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
08/07/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Description: Project provides units for small timber sales, a one-time predominantly helicopter-based offering with a limited
number of ground-based harvest units requiring road construction, and supports a programmatic microsale
program on Mitkof Island.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29099
Location:
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Mitkof Island road system.
Russell Beers
Out of the Woods Productions
- Special use management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
LLC Commercial Filming on the
907-772-5940
Scoping Start 09/02/2014
Petersburg Ranger District
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Description: Out of the Woods Productions LLC applied for a special use permit to conduct commercial filming on National
CE
Forest System lands on the Petersburg Ranger District.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Turnabout Island north of the City of Kake, Alaska in Frederick Sound.
Renaker Parks
907-772-5975
rparks@fs.fed.us
Petersburg Ranger District Precommercial Thinning Project
2015
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
CE
Description: Precommercial tree thinning of approx 6,651 acres of young-growth stands. Stands are 19-36 yrs old and will be
thinned to 14,16 or 18 ft spacing. Some south aspect stands may include pruning, canopy gaps or leave strips to
improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44016
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
Completed
Actual: 07/09/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. North Kuiu Island, Portage Bay, Kake and Tonka.
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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)
Heath Whitacre
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:11/2014
05/2015
907-772-5925
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
hwhitacre@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: This project proposes to selectively thin previously-harvested conifer and alder stands in riparian areas adjoining
Class I & II fish streams, where thinning would benefit the desired future condition of the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45343
Petersburg Ranger District
Riparian Thinning
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. All District watersheds containing previously-harvested young growth stands with Class I & II fish
streams where thinning is compatible with LUD objectives.
Russell Beers
907-772-5940
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Reissue Five Special Use
Authorizations on the
Petersburg Ranger District
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue special use authorizations for the following uses: crab pot storage, waterline, oyster farm gear storage,
isolated cabin, communications facility.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44835
Location:
Thomas Bay Integrated Timber
Sale
EA
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
Expected:11/2014
01/2015
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Marsh crab pot storage:Sec 1,T58S,R73E;PSG Borough dry hydrant:Sec 5,T61S,R81E;Henderson
gear storage:Sec 34,T58S,R74E; Youngberg isolated cabin:Sec 6, T63S,R73E;USCG DGPS facility:Sec
28,T62S,R79E.
Carey Case
- Land management planning
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
907-772-3871
- Forest products
ccase@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Timber harvest, young-growth treatments, wildlife enhancement, and restoration activities. (Project planning was
cancelled in the fall of 2014, but the project may be considered again in the future.)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39730
Location:
Tongass National Forest
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/27/2014
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Thomas Bay is located approximately 20 air miles northeast of Petersburg, Alaska on the mainland.
The project area is in VCUs 487 and 489.
Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
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:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
01/2015
Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@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.
Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@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:
Kook Timber Sale(s)
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
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.
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 08/29/2014
05/2015
CE
Terry Fiske
907-945-1217
tfiske@fs.fed.us
Description: To manage the timber resources and provide an opportunity for small logging companies and sawmills to obtain
timber. Harvest 3-4 sales over a five year period using the existing road system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43944
Location:
Kruzof Island Outfitter Guide
EA
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sitka District,
COrner Bay Road System.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/28/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: To determine the amount of recreation use that the Mud Bay and Eagle River road systems can accommodate,
and then decide how much should be allocated to commercial use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41219
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township
54 South, Range 62 East, Section 18. Mud Bay Road System and Eagle River Road System, Kruzof Island.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little - Special use management
Port Walter NMFS Marine
Station Special Use Permit
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 05/16/2011
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: 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:
Research Special Use Permit
Sitka Conservation Society
Water Temperature Logging in
Wilderness
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/22/2014
08/2014
Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Supervisor proposes to authorize Sitka Conservation Society to establish a stream temperature
monitoring program for select streams in the West Chichagof-Yakobi and South Baranof Wilderness Areas in
Southeast Alaska, year-round, long-term.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45146
Location:
Salmon Lake Trail
Reconstruction
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21. Little Port
Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka.
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper River
Meridian, Alaska, T.58S.R.67E.,sec.2, T.47S.,R.56E., sec.11, T.49S.,R.58E.,sec.10, T.50S.,R.59E., sec.15,
T.49S.,R.59E., sec.34, and T.48S.,R.57E., sec.13.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
CE
N/A
Annemarie LaPalme
907-747-4209
alapalme@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct 5.9 miles of Salmon Lake Trail to eliminate deferred Maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40918
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 57 South Range 65 East
Sections 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 15. Silver Bay.
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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)
Marty Becker
Shelikof Stream Restoration
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
Project. Restore Shelikof Creek - Watershed management
907-747-4293
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
through addition of Large
mbecker@fs.fed.us
Wood.
Description: The intent of this project is restore Shelikof Creek through the installation of Large Wood structures using heavy
EA
equipment and helicopter placement. Structures will provide need pool habitat and other channel form features
which are missing.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45438
Location:
Sitka Smoke House Project
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Kruzof Island. Project work will be
located along the lower 2.5 miles of Shelikof Creek on Kruzof Island, near Sitka, AK. Source trees will come from
nearby young and old growth stands within 1 mile of the Stream.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
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:
Two temporary sawmills at
False Island and Corner Bay.
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55
South Range 63 East Section 27. Sitka, Alaska.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
Expected:11/2014
CE
11/2014
Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue special use permits to operate portable sawmill facilities for log sorting, storing, processing, drying, and
finishing timber at two sort yards. Project purpose is to support the economy of Southeast Alaska.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42914
Location:
Tongass National Forest
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. False Island and
Corner Bay on SE Chichagof Island.
Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Alaskan Dreams Shoreties
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
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:
EC Phillips Shoreties
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - 55' 27" N,
131' 35" W. Orr Island.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.
Kahli Cove SUP
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.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
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:
Kosciusko Vegetation
Management Project
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.
- Forest products
Cancelled
EA
N/A
N/A
Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: It was decided to cancel this project and develop the Kosciusko Vegetation Management Watershed Improvement
Project as it allowed a strategic management approach to the transition of young-growth while focusing integrated
activities on resource needs
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6050
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. SW Kosciusko Island from Van Sant Cove to Ruins Point, then along coast back to Van Sant Cove.
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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)
Kosciusko Vegetation
Management and Watershed
Improvement Project
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 10/22/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: Manage roughly 4,000 acres of young-growth for multiple resource objectives and harvest an estimated 200 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
Location:
Naukati Timber Sale
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:
Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. West side of Prince of Wales Island.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/13/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
06/2015
Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@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:
Tongass National Forest
10/01/2014 08:56 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.
Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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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)
ADFG Tent Platform CE
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/25/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Approval of special use permit for new tent platform in Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44103
Location:
ATV/OHV Usage for Powerline
Maintenance
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Site is located
w/in Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 5, Township 60 South, Range 84 East, Copper River Meridian.
56 degrees, 41 min, 40.42 sec N lat; -132 degrees, 13 min, 22.15 sec W long. Kakwan Point in Stikine-LeConte
Wilderness.
- Special area management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2015
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
EA
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.
Location:
Anan Floating Dock
EA
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
- Facility management
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 09/08/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
Andrea Slusser
907-874-2323
comments-alaskatongasswrangell@fs.fed.us
Description: The Wrangell Ranger District proposes to construct a small floating dock in Anan Bay to provide for increased
safety for visitors to the Anan Wildlife Observatory. The project includes associated trail improvements and
outhouse construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45109
Location:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - SW1/4, Sec. 36,
T65S R89E, Copper River Meridian. Anan Bay, Wrangell Ranger District.
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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)
Anan Management Plan Update
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
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:
Anan Trail Reconstruction
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland
Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
04/2015
Dee Galla
907-874-7551
dgalla@fs.fed.us
Description: Upgrade a portion of the trail to 4-5ft wide gravel surface. Includes an approximately 900' section between the
viewing deck and high water in the lagoon. The purpose is to accomodate new toilet facility at the deck, but will
also improve access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41008
Location:
Berg Bay Cabin Replacement
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland
Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
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:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude,
Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay.
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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)
Navy Timber Sale
- Forest products
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/17/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
Actual: 03/10/2009
Project Contact
03/2015
Sandy Powers
907-228-6312
spowers@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber Harvest and Road Construction.
Oyster Farms Permit Renewal
2015-2019
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14556
Location:
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - 55N, 56 N 132
W CRM. Southwestern portion of Etolin Island, VCUs 465, 467, 468, three-fourths of 464, and a small portion of
466.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/09/2013
Expected:10/2014
12/2014
CE
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize the continuation of multi-year special use permits for upland facilities related to two mariculture
operations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43253
Location:
Wrangell Island Project EIS
EIS
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
One operation located on Blashke Island: VCU 460. One operation located on Mosman Island: VCU 467.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
08/15/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 12/2014
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Tim Piazza
907-228-6318
timpiazza@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:
10/01/2014 08:56 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
2014-2015 Plan of Operation
Completed
Actual: 07/28/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
CE
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Zarembo Minerals Company, LLC, has filed a Plan of Operations for July 2014 through 2015 for surface drilling
and exploration and winter storage of equipment. Due to economic recession, they did not complete anticipated
work prior to this time
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43252
Location:
Tongass National Forest
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Twp. 63 S, R.
80 E., Sec. 8,9,16 and 17, CRM. Federal mining claims, in the NW part of Zarembo Is. south of Zarembo Springs
and St. John's Harbor near St. John and Frenchie Creeks: VCUs 456,457, 458, 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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
10/05/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
04/2015
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:
Sea Otter Cabin Site
Assessment
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.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
EA
N/A
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:
10/01/2014 08:56 am MT
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.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Yakutat Access Travel
Management Plan Revision
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- 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:
Yakutat Ranger District
Carrying Capacity Analysis
EA
Consider
UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District.
Lee Benson
- Regulations, Directives,
On Hold
N/A
N/A
907-784-3359
Orders
labenson@fs.fed.us
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource
management
- Fuels 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.
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.
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