Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
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
*NEW LISTING*
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 Jennings
907-772-5864
sjennings@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 10/2015
Expected:02/2016
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 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
R10 - Alaska Region
Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Tongass National Forest
- Recreation management
Sustainable Cabin Management - Facility management
Project
EA
Angoon Airport Project
EIS
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
Michelle Putz
907-747-4278
mputz@fs.fed.us
Description: 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
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
03/17/2014
Project Contact
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 08/2014
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
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.
David Schmerge
907-789-6276
dlschmerge@fs.fed.us
Hecla Greens Creek Mining
Company 2014 Surface
Exploration Plan
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: Hecla Greens Creek Mining company proposes to conduct helicopter-supported surface exploration activities
including core drilling and a temporary radio repeater station. A maximum of 15 sites out of 26 proposed drill sites
will be utilized in 2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42826
Location:
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
Completed
Actual: 04/01/2014
04/2014
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Admiralty Island.
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Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Admiralty National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Windfall Harbor Shelter
Rehabilitation EA
EA
Control Lake Trail CE
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - ANM, T42S,R65E,
58.1834N, 134.7379W. Juneau A-3; 58.1834N, 134.7379W.
Kevin Hood
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
907-789-6220
- Heritage resource
Objection Period Legal Notice
kehood@fs.fed.us
management
06/25/2014
- 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/17/2014
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
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/06/2014
Expected: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
Location:
07/01/2014 03:48 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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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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
06/2015
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 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
Terry Fiske
907-945-1217
tfiske@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand existing rock pit by 5 acres per year.
Location:
Tongass National Forest
07/01/2014 03:48 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)
Davidson Creek Falls Fish
Passage
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/28/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
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:
Kensington Gold Project 2014
Surface Exploration Work Plan
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.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 05/27/2014
06/2014
CE
Curtis Caton
907-789-6273
curtislcaton@fs.fed.us
Description: Coeur Alaska is proposing a helicopter supported exploration program involving drilling, geochemical sampling,
geophysical surveying, and geologic mapping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43704
Location:
Lena Beach Recreation Area
Renovation
EA
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.35 S., R.
62E. All of the locations are within the Juneau-Skagway Icefield Inventoried Roadless Area #301.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/26/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2014
Expected:12/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
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.
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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)
Marine Exchange Scull Island
Weather Station
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/30/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jessica Schalkowski
907-789-6279
jlschalkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Place an experimental "real-time" weather sensor on Scull Island (58.20473N, 134.645781 W). The equipment
will have a 5'Lx6'Wx5'H foot print, will be portable/temporary in its construction and powered by a single 240 watt
solar panel.
Location:
Mendenhall Glacier Recreation
Area Planning
Project Contact
UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - CRM, T. 42S., R. 66E., Sec.
29. Scull Island, Young Bay.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/29/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:09/2014
05/2015
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 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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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 08/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
05/2015
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 08/2014
Expected:11/2014
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
07/01/2014 03:48 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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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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/11/2014
Expected:07/2014
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.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Saddle Lakes Timber Sale
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.
- Forest products
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
05/08/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Expected:07/2015
10/2015
Jeff DeFreest
907-228-4100
jdefreest@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action would harvest almost 33 million board feet (MMBF) of timber on about 2,613 acres and would
construct up to 18 miles of road (9 mi NFS system and 9 mi temporary road).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990
Location:
Soule Hydro LLC Hydroelectric
Investigative Surveys Permit
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) 746, 747,
and 753 between George and Carroll Inlets.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/23/2014
EA
07/2014
Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize Soule Hydro LLC to complete physical and biological surveys on the Soule River watershed to
investigate the feasibility of the Soule River Hydro Project FERC P-13528-001
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42605
Location:
Tongass National Forest
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - The
project will take place within T.69S., R.99E. and R.100E., and T.70.S., R.99E. and R.100E., Copper River
Meridian. Soule River watershed, approximately nine miles southwest of Hyder, Alaska.
Petersburg 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
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
Bay of Pillars Water
Transmission Line Special Use
Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issue a special use permit to Alaskan Experiences, LLC for a 1 inch diameter x 300 foot long above ground water
transmission line associated with a floating lodge at Bay of Pillars, Kuiu Island.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43241
Location:
Kake-Petersburg Intertie
Completed
Actual: 06/06/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Section 5,
T61S, R72E, East Copper Meridian. Bay of Pillars located on the west side of Kuiu Island.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
05/07/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 09/2014
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
08/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
Expected:07/2014
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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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)
Lower Portage Fishpass
Maintenance
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 04/24/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
CE
Heidi Lombard
907-772-5924
hlombard@fs.fed.us
Description: Cracked/broken section of Lower Portage Fishpass concrete diversion wall will be removed and replaced with new
diversion wall section in same location. Footprint is 8.3 sq ft. Approximately 1.5 cubic yds of concrete will be used.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44013
Location:
Mitkof Island
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T47S, R55E,
Section 14, Copper River Meridian. Lower Portage Fishpass is located approx 14 air miles NW of Petersburg on
Kupreanof Island, approx 130 ft downstream of the Portage Creek bridge which is on FS road 6031.
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/05/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:10/2014
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.
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/23/2014
Expected:07/2014
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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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
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
South Mitkof Wildlife Service
Contract
CE
EA
Tongass National Forest
07/01/2014 03:48 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.
Jason Dungan
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 04/24/2014
10/2015
907-772-5917
- Vegetation management
jdungan02@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The objective of this proposal is to treat up to 870 acres of young-growth stands (219 acres of state land and 651
acres of USFS land) on Mitkof Island to benefit deer. A variety of treatment options are being considered.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42371
Location:
Thomas Bay Integrated Timber
Sale
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Located on Mitkof Island about 7 to 20 air miles southwest of Petersburg, Alaska and Mitkof Island.
The nearest communities are Petersburg and Kupreanof, Alaska.
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Timber harvest, young-growth treatments, wildlife enhancement, and restoration activities.
Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39730
Location:
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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Tongass National Forest
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 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
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)
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
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/16/2014
Expected:07/2014
05/2015
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.
Location:
Kruzof Integrated Resource
Project EA
EA
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sitka District,
COrner Bay Road System.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 05/20/2014
06/2014
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Watershed & Fisheries enhancement, riparian, wildlife, & timber stand improvement thinning.
Christopher Leeseberg
907-747-4343
cleeseberg@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40197
Location:
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 54
South Range 61 East Section 18, & Township 53 South Range 61 Section 26. Kruzof Island, Mud Bay and Eagle
Creek road System.
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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)
Kruzof Island Outfitter Guide
EA
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/28/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
01/2015
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:
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.
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 08/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
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:
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.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
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:
Sitka Smoke House Project
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 57 South Range 65 East
Sections 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 15. Silver Bay.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 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
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Two temporary sawmills at
False Island and Corner Bay.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
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
Alaskan Dreams Shoreties
UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Not Applicable. False Island and
Corner Bay on SE Chichagof Island.
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:
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
CE
N/A
Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
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.
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Tongass National Forest
Project Name
Tongass National Forest
Kahli Cove SUP
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: 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
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/31/2010
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2014
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: Harvest an estimated 200 acres of old-growth, and various treaments of 6,000 acres of young-growth, in support
of the Tongass NF timber sale program and to meet Forest Plan objectives.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6050
Location:
Luck Creek Restoration
EA
Thomas Cady
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 06/30/2014
05/2015
907-826-1608
- Vegetation management
tcady@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: This project would consist of tree harvest and placement of trees in Luck Creek tributaries to rehabilitate and
improve aquatic habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37729
Location:
07/01/2014 03:48 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.
UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck/Eagle
Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island,
Alaska.
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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)
Naukati Timber Sale
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EIS
Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is proposing 40 MMBF of old growth timber harvest from the existing road system in accordance with
TTRA and other applicable laws.
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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
06/2015
Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a young growth cabin 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
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.
R10 - Alaska Region
Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2014 Wrangell Ranger District
Timber Stand Improvement
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/17/2014
05/2014
Greg Roberts
907-874-7558
groberts@fs.fed.us
Description: Precommercial thinning treatments to occur in formerly harvested timber units. Project will reduce the stocking of
trees to adjust stand density, species composition, and structural diversity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42939
Location:
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Project will occur on 1,000 acres of formerly harvested stands south of Wrangell Island located around Frosty Bay
LTF on Alaskan mainland.
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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:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
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 09/2014
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
EA
*NEW LISTING*
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 Management Plan Update
David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
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
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 01/24/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
12/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland
Peninsula, Anan Bay. Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory.
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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 Trail Reconstruction
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
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:
Navy Timber Sale
UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude,
Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay.
- Forest products
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/17/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
Actual: 03/10/2009
08/2014
Sandy Powers
907-228-6312
spowers@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber Harvest and Road Construction.
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
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.
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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)
Oyster Farms Permit Renewal
2015-2019
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/09/2013
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
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 09/2014
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:
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.
Zarembo Minerals Investigation - Minerals and Geology
2014-2015 Plan of Operation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/09/2013
Expected:07/2014
CE
07/2014
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
07/01/2014 03:48 am MT
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.
Yakutat 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
Project Contact
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
07/20/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
01/2015
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
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:
07/01/2014 03:48 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
- 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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