Schedule Of Proposed Actions (SOPA) -

R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Upper Lochsa Land Exchange EIS	- Land ownership management	In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/18/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2013	Expected: 10/2013	01/2014	Teresa Trulock 208-935-4256 ttrulock@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service (FS) is considering a land exchange with Western Pacific Timber. The FS would receive approx. 40,000 acres of WPT land in the upper Lochsa River drainage and WPT would recieve an equal value of Forest Service land in north Idaho. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26227
Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Palouse Ranger District, North Fork Ranger District, Powell Ranger District, Clearwater Ranger District, Red River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah. The lands to acquire are in the upper Lochsa River drainage on the border of ID and MT. The federal lands to exchange out of are scattered on the Idaho Panhandle, Clearwater, and Nez Perce NF's.
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
IPNF Noxious Weed Treatment Project EIS	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress NOI in Federal Register 10/28/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2013	Expected: 11/2013	06/2014	David Cobb 208-443-6854 dcobb@fs.fed.us
Description: Management of non-native invasive plant species utilizing herbicides, biological control agents, cultural and mechanical methods for weed control.
Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Montana, Washington. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone, Lincoln, Sanders, Pend Oreille. Various locations across the forest
Idaho Panhandle and Kootenai National Forest, Forest Plan Revision EIS	- Land management planning	In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/13/2012 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 06/2013	Expected: 12/2013	01/2014	Emily Williams 208-765-7417 emilywilliams@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Plan Revision Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=894
Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone. Northern Idaho
NIC Outfitter Guide Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/24/2012	Expected: 05/2013	07/2013	Claire Pitner 208-769-3033 cpitner@fs.fed.us
Description: North Idaho College (NIC) has requested a temporary Outfitter Guide Special Use Permit to conduct guided activities such as cross-country skiing, avalanche education, kayaking, fly-fishing, hiking, biking and camping on the CDA River RD.
Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone. LEGAL - Multiple across the IPNFs. Specific open system trails, access sites, and dispersed campsites across the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Authorization of Frontier Communication's Existing Telephone and Fiber Optic Lines CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013	Expected: 07/2013	08/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authorization
Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary. Throughout North Idaho: Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake and Sandpoint Ranger Districts
Selkirk Mountain Range Winter Travel Plan EIS	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Michael Thom 208-443-6839 mthom@fs.fed.us
Description: Travel management plan for motorized winter recreation use within the Selkirk Mountain Range on the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake Ranger District and Sandpoint Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15349
Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Washington. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary, Pend Oreille. Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry Ranger Districts
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Avery Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Larch Gold CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/26/2012	Expected: 05/2013	09/2013	Kaysee Miller 208-245-6230 kayseejmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: The Larch Gold Project Area is located in the Simmons Creek Drainage of the St. Joe River approximately 24 miles east of Avery, Idaho. The project will consist of commercial thinning on approzimately 62 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40554
Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Section 10, T44N, R9E, B.M. Project #4 - Approximately 24 miles east of Avery, Idaho in the Simmons Creek Drainage
Quartz Beetle CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Analysis Completed	Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/23/2013	09/2013	Kaysee Miller 208-245-6230 kayseejmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: The Quartz Beetle project is 19 miles East of Avery in the Quartz Creek drainage of the St Joe River. The Project will consist of commercial thinning on approzimately 65 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40091
Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T45N, R8E, Sec: 14, 15, B.M. Project #5 - 19 miles east of Avery in the Quarz Creek area
Simmons CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/08/2013	Expected: 05/2013	09/2013	Ryan Shannahan 208-245-6210 rmshannahan@fs.fed.us
Description: Rx burning w/ some planting on 8500 acres to facilitate fire mgmt; reduce natural fuels; provide protection to values at risk; enhance conditions for regeneration of whitebark pine, WP & WL; enhance fire resiliency; increase forage for big game. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39859
Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Multiple sections in T42N, R9E; T43N, R9E; T44N, R9E; T44N, R10E; T44N, R11E Project #4 - Upper St. Joe River Drainage in Simmons, Washout, Goat, Wampus, Indian, Bonehead, Red Ives, Bedrock, Color, and Game Creeks
St. Joe Travel Management Plan EA	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/11/2009	Expected: 05/2013	05/2013	Mary Price 208-245-6022 mprice@fs.fed.us
Description: Designating roads and trails for public motorized vehicle use on the St. Joe Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26188
Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District, St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Clearwater, Latah, Shoshone. St. Joe Ranger District including Avery RD & St. Maries RD
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Bonners Ferry Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Bailey Special Use Permit Reissuance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2013	Expected: 05/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This private road special use permit and water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 20 year term. These are existing uses and there is no change in scope necessary.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 9, T64N, R1E, B.M. Mission Creek
Bigsby Special Use Permit Reissuance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2013	Expected: 05/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 20 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 36, T64N, R1E, B.M. Camp Nine
Brezina Water Transmission Line Special Use Permit Reissuance CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013	Expected: 07/2013	07/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This existing water transmission line special use permit, issued for the operation and maintenance of two water diversion structures and two water lines to supply water to a private residence, has expired and needs reissued for a new term.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 10, T64N, R2E, B.M. Bussard Lake
Coble Special Use Permit Reissuance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2013	Expected: 05/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 30 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - SW1/4 NW1/4 Section 2, T63N, R2E, B.M. McDougal Creek
Elk Mountain Farms Water Diversion and Transmission Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	In Progress Scoping Start 04/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013	Expected: 07/2013	08/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a Special Use Permit for maintenance and use of an existing water system.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - Section 22, T64N, R1W, B.M. Fisher Creek drainage. Project #33
Hall Mission to Drill Exploration Project CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress Scoping Start 04/24/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013	Expected: 06/2013	07/2013	Timothy Sadler 208-765-7206 tjsadler@fs.fed.us
Description: Eight sites on existing road prisms used for drill core mineral exploration. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40097
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - Sections 9, 11, 14 and 18-21, T65N, R1E, B.M. Mission Creek drainage. Project #13
Hellroaring EA	- Forest products - Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013	Expected: 04/2014	09/2015	Douglas Nishek 208-267-6765 dnishek@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T64N, R1E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13; T65N, R1E, Sections 35 and 36; T65N, R2E, Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34;T64N, R2E, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, Boise Meridian. The project encompasses the Hellroaring Creek drainage and is bordered by Round Prairie to the north, Tungsten Mountain to the southwest, and Bussard Mountain to the south. Project #20
Idaho Buckhorn CE	- Fuels management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/20/2013	Expected: 06/2013	09/2014	Jennifer Anderson 208-267-6758 jlanderson02@fs.fed.us
Description: Wildlife habitat and big game browse improvement. Also, use prescribed fire to reduce fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40342
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Bonner, Lincoln. LEGAL - Boise Meridian - T64N, R3E, Sections 15, 16, 20-22, 27-29, 32-34, and T63N, R3E, Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 15. Principal Meridian - T36N, R34W, Sections 20, 29, 32 and T35N, R34W, Sect. 5, 8, 9, 17 West of Buckhorn Ridge in the Miller, Faro and Keno Creek drainages. The project area is bounded by Deer Creek to the west, Canuck Basin to the north and Buckhorn Ridge to the east. Project #14
Kreist Creek EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Watershed management - Fuels management	In Progress 04/19/2013 Est. 09/2013	Expected: 12/2013	08/2014	Shanna Kleinsmith 208-267-6729 skleinsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation and fuels management to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfires. Maintain and improve aquatic habitat and watershed health. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40768
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T64N, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. T64N, R3E, Sections 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 30, 31, 32. T63N, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, T64N, R3E, Sections 5, 6, 7. B.M. Bordered by Deer Ridge to the east, the Moyie River to the West, and the Meadow Creek Campground to the South. Encompasses the Feist, Kreist, Snyder and Placer Creek drainages. Project #24
Nelson Private Road Special Use Permit Reissuance CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013	Expected: 07/2013	07/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new term. This existing private road is 0.21 miles in length and 12 feet in width and the only feasible legal access for a private inholding.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 4, T64N, R1E Mission Creek Watershed
Plantz Special Use Permit Reissuance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2013	Expected: 05/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 30 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 34, T64N, R1E, B.M. Deer Park
Schnuerle Special Use Permit Reissuance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2013	Expected: 05/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 30 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - S1/2 Section 32, T63N, R2E, B.M. Fry Creek
Twenty Mile Creek EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/05/2013	Expected: 09/2013	02/2014	Douglas Nishek 208-267-6765 dnishek@fs.fed.us
Description: Reduce the risk of sediment entering the drinking water through road improvements, road decommissioning, vegetation and fuels management, and to improve grizzly bear habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37730
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T61N, R1E, Sections 25, 26, 35, 36. T61N, R2E, Sections 30, 31. T60N, R1E, Sections 1, 2, 12. T60N, R2E, Sections 6, 7, 18. BM Twenty Mile Creek and Brown Creek drainages. Project #6
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Fernan Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Elk W Trench CE	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013	Expected: 09/2013	06/2014	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Brushing existing trenches and access roads, performing geophysical surveys and geochemical surveys.
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - T49N, R2W, Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, B.M. (Project #25). Beauty Creek drainage, west of Elk Mountain, near Mineral Ridge
Fernan Rod & Gun Club Permit Re-Issue EA	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Debbie Butler (208) 443-6822 dabutler@fs.fed.us
Description: To authorize the continued operation and maintenance of a target range. The target range has operated under the special use permit since 1990. Permit may be issued for up to a 20-year term.
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - T50 N, R3W, NE1/4, NW1/4 Section 2, B.M., Project #3 Fernan Hill/Smith Gulch
Hayden Bluff Lane Road User Association Private Access Road Reissuance CE	- Special use management	Analysis Completed	Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 04/25/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new term. This is an existing private access road 1,040 feet in length and 17 feet in width and the only legal access for two private inholdings.
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 9, T51N, R3W, B.M. English Point, Hayden Lake
Idaho Fish & Game Trail Creek Facility Authorization CE	- Special use management	In Progress Scoping Start 07/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013	Expected: 07/2013	08/2013	Joseph Holzinger 661-296-9710 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: Occupying facility.
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T52N, R2E, sec. 19, B.M., Project #1. Trail Creek drainage, adjacent to Forest Service Road 422.
Jeffrey Water Transmission Line Special Use Permit Reissuance CE	- Special use management	Analysis Completed	Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 04/25/2013	05/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: The Jeffrey water transmission line special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new term. This is an existing line for the use and maintenance of a section of water pipeline (700 ft x 3 ft) across NFS lands for residential purposes.
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 9, T51N, R3W, B.M. English Point, Hayden Lake
Prospecting Duke CE	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013	Expected: 06/2013	07/2013	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Trenching 250" x 30' with 200' temporary access road, gravel will be hauled offsite (private) to process for gold and reeturned for reclamation.
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R4W, Section 4, B.M. Project # 22 - Prospect Gulch south of Babins Junction on the Coeur d'Alene river Ranger District
Reissuance of Kootenai Electric Cooperative's Authorization CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintenance of electrical rights-of-way
Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - T48N, R2W, sec. 28; T48N, R4W, sec. 25; T50N, R3W, sec. 3, 4; T51N, R3W, sec. 1, 11, 23; T51N, R4W, sec. 34; T53N, R4W, sec. 27; T54N, R2W, sec. 14, 22, 26, 27, BM. Multiple locations on the District.
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
East-West Access Around Continental Mountain EA	- Road management	In Progress Scoping Start 02/06/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013	Expected: 09/2013	07/2014	Christine Dawe 208-765-7220 cdawe@fs.fed.us
Description: Providing safe east-west access across the Selkirk Mtns for U.S. Border Patrol agents by reconstructing portions of the Bog Creek Road (Forest Roads 1013 and 2450). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41296
Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T65N, R4W, Sections 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 19 and T65N, R5W, Section 24 Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho within 2 miles of the Canadian border.
Elkins Resort Permit Renewal CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013	Expected: 12/2013	01/2014	Debbie Butler (208) 443-6822 dabutler@fs.fed.us
Description: Permit renewal
Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T61N, R4W, Section 19, B.M. Reeder Bay of Priest Lake
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Priest Lake Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Priest River Experimental Forest Continuing Education Project CE	- Forest products	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/16/2012	Expected: 04/2013	06/2013	Luke Hixson 208-443-6809 lhixson@fs.fed.us
Description: A series of commercial thinnings to demonstrate logging practices. Thinning would focus on removing trees with low crown ratios, weak boles, and poor form.
Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T58N, R4W, Sections 27 and 28, B.M. Priest River Experimental Forest. Project #17
Selkirk Guiding and Outfitting - Trail Ride Ammendment CE	- Special use management	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/08/2012	Expected: 04/2013	06/2013	Debbie Butler (208) 443-6822 dabutler@fs.fed.us
Description: Guided horseback rides parallel to existing roads near the Priest Lake Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39658
Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T61N, R5W, Sections 14, 22, 23, and 15, B.M. Project #5 Nordman, Reeder Creek, and Bismarck Guard Station.
Solo Quartz Crystal Management Area CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Setting up management parameters for removing crystal material from the site
Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T34N R45E Section 1, Willamette Meridian Project #16 - Solo Creek drainage approximately one mile up Road #659.
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Sandpoint Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Falling Drill CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Drill core mineral exploration. One drill site is proposed (up to nine holes drilled from one location).
Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T.54N., R.1W., Section 1, BM, Project # 18 Falls Creek. Forest Road 1088 to Falls Creek mine site
Schweitzer Fuels Reduction CE	- Fuels management	Analysis Completed	Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/02/2013	06/2013	Sara Savage 208-443-6834 sesavage@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels treatment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32709
Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, and 34, T 58 N, R 2 W, B.M. Sand Creek and Schweitzer Creek, Project # 30
Southworth Private Road Special Use Permit Reissuance CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013	Expected: 07/2013	07/2013	Joseph Holzinger 208-765-7279 jholzinger@fs.fed.us
Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs reissued for a new term. This existing private road is 600 feet in length and 14 feet in width and the only feasible legal access for a private inholding.
Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 24, T55N, R4W Hoodoo Creek Watershed
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , St. Maries Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Marble Creek Splash Dam Fish Passage Project CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/26/2012	Expected: 05/2013	08/2013	Lisa Hawdon 208-245-6045 lhawdon@fs.fed.us
Description: The St. Joe Ranger District is partnering with the USFWS, Idaho DEQ, Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game, and Avista Corp to breach two historic splash dams on Marble Creek to increase amount of habitat available for bull trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39210
Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Section 1, T43N, R3E, BM Several miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the St. Joe River within the U.S. Forest Service's Grandmother Mountain Roadless Area.
Windy Larch CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products	Analysis Completed	Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/04/2013	08/2013	Lynette Myhre 208-245-6034 lmyhre@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial thinning on approx. 70 acres using skyline and tractor logging systems to improve the health and vigor of the remaining trees, maintain long-lived early-seral tree species, and provide timber products. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37600
Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Section 5, T42N, R3E, BM Project #7 - 10 miles NW of Clarkia, ID in the Windy Creek and Gold Center Drainages of the St. Maries River
Wooden Spur Resource Management Project EA	- Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Fuels management	In Progress Scoping Start 07/13/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013	Expected: 12/2013	07/2014	Timothy Price 208-245-6049 tprice@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation management and water quality improvement in the Cat Spur Drainage on the St. Joe Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39858
Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clearwater, Shoshone. LEGAL - T41N, R2E, Sections 5 & 6; T42N, R2E, Sections 19-22, 27-30, 31-33 Project #3 - Cat Spur Drainage in the West Fork St. Maries River Drainage on the St. Joe Ranger District
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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Wallace Ranger District	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Beaver Creek EIS	- Forest products - Watershed management - Road management - Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress NOI in Federal Register 01/22/2013 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013	Expected: 07/2013	09/2013	Lauren Goschke 208-769-3046 lgoschke@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed watershed improvement, commercial timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatment, fuelbreak construction, reforestation, and associated road management. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40488
Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T50N R4E, sections 31-35; T49N R3E, sections 1, 12, 13, 24; T49N R4E, sections 1-36; T49N R5E, sections 7, 17-21, 28-32; T48N R5E, section 6; T48N R4E, sections 1-4, 9-11; BM. (Project #2). North to south from Babins Junction to Dago Peak; east to west from White Peak to Fulkerson Peak.
Double Placer CE	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013	Expected: 08/2013	06/2014	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Excavate panel 600' x 30' x 10' and haul pay gravel offsite (private) to process for gold. Gravel returned for reclamation.
Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R4E, Section 11, B.M. (Project #18). Placer Gulch east of Delta, ID on FR605 in the Trail Creek Drainage
Moon Digs CE	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013	Expected: 08/2013	06/2014	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Underground mineral exploration involving hand drilling, sampling, and mapping existing adits.
Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R3E, Section 26, B.M. (Project #23). W. F. Moon Gulch north of Osburn, ID on County Road #930
NIC Yurt Special Use Permit CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Claire Pitner 208-769-3033 cpitner@fs.fed.us
Description: North Idaho College (NIC) is requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a yurt on West Willow Peak to be used for academic and extracurricular programs, such as avalanche education, natural resource management, etc.
Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T47N, R5E, Section 11, B.M. Near West Willow Peak in the Boulder Creek drainage, Project #9
Progress Camp Drill Core Exploration CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kevin Knesek 208-765-7442 ksknesek@fs.fed.us
Description: Lode mineral exploration consisting of drill holes in five different sites.
Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T50N, R5E, Section 19 and T50N, R4E, Section 10, BM Map #7 - E. Fk. of Eagle Creek near Oregon Gulch and N. Fk. of the Coeur d'Alene River just upriver from the Shoshone Work Center
Steamboat Snow Groomer Shed CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Andrew Boggs 208-769-3038 aboggs@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a storage shed 70x24-foot pole building (wood with metal roof and sides) at Steamboat Trailhead for use by snow groomer. Construction/maintenance would be performed by Shoshone County and its Snowmobile Groomer Board.
Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T50N, R2E, Section 24, B.M. (Project #12). Steamboat Creek Trailhead, at the junciton of Shoshone County Road 1C and Forest Road 400.
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R1 - Northern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Upper Lochsa Land Exchange
EIS

- Land ownership management

In Progress
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/18/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/2013

Expected: 10/2013

01/2014

Teresa Trulock
208-935-4256
ttrulock@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service (FS) is considering a land exchange with Western Pacific Timber. The FS would receive approx. 40,000 acres of WPT land in the upper Lochsa River drainage and WPT would recieve an equal value of Forest Service land in north Idaho.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26227

Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Palouse Ranger District, North Fork Ranger District, Powell Ranger District, Clearwater Ranger District, Red River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah. The lands to acquire are in the upper Lochsa River drainage on the border of ID and MT. The federal lands to exchange out of are scattered on the Idaho Panhandle, Clearwater, and Nez Perce NF's.

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

IPNF Noxious Weed Treatment Project
EIS

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
10/28/2011
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/2013

Expected: 11/2013

06/2014

David Cobb
208-443-6854
dcobb@fs.fed.us

Description: Management of non-native invasive plant species utilizing herbicides, biological control agents, cultural and mechanical methods for weed control.

Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Montana, Washington. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone, Lincoln, Sanders, Pend Oreille. Various locations across the forest

Idaho Panhandle and Kootenai National Forest, Forest Plan Revision
EIS

- Land management planning

In Progress
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/13/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice
06/2013

Expected: 12/2013

01/2014

Emily Williams
208-765-7417
emilywilliams@fs.fed.us

Description: Forest Plan Revision
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=894

Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone. Northern Idaho

NIC Outfitter Guide Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/24/2012

Expected: 05/2013

07/2013

Claire Pitner
208-769-3033
cpitner@fs.fed.us

Description: North Idaho College (NIC) has requested a temporary Outfitter Guide Special Use Permit to conduct guided activities such as cross-country skiing, avalanche education, kayaking, fly-fishing, hiking, biking and camping on the CDA River RD.

Location: UNIT - Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone. LEGAL - Multiple across the IPNFs. Specific open system trails, access sites, and dispersed campsites across the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Authorization of Frontier Communication's Existing Telephone and Fiber Optic Lines
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013

Expected: 07/2013

08/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use authorization

Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary. Throughout North Idaho: Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake and Sandpoint Ranger Districts

Selkirk Mountain Range Winter Travel Plan
EIS

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Michael Thom
208-443-6839
mthom@fs.fed.us

Description: Travel management plan for motorized winter recreation use within the Selkirk Mountain Range on the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake Ranger District and Sandpoint Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15349

Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Washington. COUNTY - Bonner, Boundary, Pend Oreille. Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry Ranger Districts

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Avery Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Larch Gold
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
10/26/2012

Expected: 05/2013

09/2013

Kaysee Miller
208-245-6230
kayseejmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: The Larch Gold Project Area is located in the Simmons Creek Drainage of the St. Joe River approximately 24 miles east of Avery, Idaho. The project will consist of commercial thinning on approzimately 62 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40554

Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Section 10, T44N, R9E, B.M. Project #4 - Approximately 24 miles east of Avery, Idaho in the Simmons Creek Drainage

Quartz Beetle
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Analysis Completed

Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 04/23/2013

09/2013

Kaysee Miller
208-245-6230
kayseejmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: The Quartz Beetle project is 19 miles East of Avery in the Quartz Creek drainage of the St Joe River. The Project will consist of commercial thinning on approzimately 65 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40091

Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T45N, R8E, Sec: 14, 15, B.M. Project #5 - 19 miles east of Avery in the Quarz Creek area

Simmons
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/08/2013

Expected: 05/2013

09/2013

Ryan Shannahan
208-245-6210
rmshannahan@fs.fed.us

Description: Rx burning w/ some planting on 8500 acres to facilitate fire mgmt; reduce natural fuels; provide protection to values at risk; enhance conditions for regeneration of whitebark pine, WP & WL; enhance fire resiliency; increase forage for big game.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39859

Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Multiple sections in T42N, R9E; T43N, R9E; T44N, R9E; T44N, R10E; T44N, R11E Project #4 - Upper St. Joe River Drainage in Simmons, Washout, Goat, Wampus, Indian, Bonehead, Red Ives, Bedrock, Color, and Game Creeks

St. Joe Travel Management Plan
EA

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/11/2009

Expected: 05/2013

05/2013

Mary Price
208-245-6022
mprice@fs.fed.us

Description: Designating roads and trails for public motorized vehicle use on the St. Joe Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26188

Location: UNIT - Avery Ranger District, St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Benewah, Clearwater, Latah, Shoshone. St. Joe Ranger District including Avery RD & St. Maries RD

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Bonners Ferry Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Bailey Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/26/2013

Expected: 05/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This private road special use permit and water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 20 year term. These are existing uses and there is no change in scope necessary.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 9, T64N, R1E, B.M. Mission Creek

Bigsby Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/26/2013

Expected: 05/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 20 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 36, T64N, R1E, B.M. Camp Nine

Brezina Water Transmission Line Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013

Expected: 07/2013

07/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This existing water transmission line special use permit, issued for the operation and maintenance of two water diversion structures and two water lines to supply water to a private residence, has expired and needs reissued for a new term.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 10, T64N, R2E, B.M. Bussard Lake

Coble Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/26/2013

Expected: 05/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 30 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - SW1/4 NW1/4 Section 2, T63N, R2E, B.M. McDougal Creek

Elk Mountain Farms Water Diversion and Transmission Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

In Progress
Scoping Start
04/01/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013

Expected: 07/2013

08/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: Issue a Special Use Permit for maintenance and use of an existing water system.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - Section 22, T64N, R1W, B.M. Fisher Creek drainage. Project #33

Hall Mission to Drill Exploration Project
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress
Scoping Start
04/24/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013

Expected: 06/2013

07/2013

Timothy Sadler
208-765-7206
tjsadler@fs.fed.us

Description: Eight sites on existing road prisms used for drill core mineral exploration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40097

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - Sections 9, 11, 14 and 18-21, T65N, R1E, B.M. Mission Creek drainage. Project #13

Hellroaring
EA

- Forest products
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013

Expected: 04/2014

09/2015

Douglas Nishek
208-267-6765
dnishek@fs.fed.us

Description: Vegetation management and fuels reduction.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T64N, R1E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13; T65N, R1E, Sections 35 and 36; T65N, R2E, Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34;T64N, R2E, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, Boise Meridian. The project encompasses the Hellroaring Creek drainage and is bordered by Round Prairie to the north, Tungsten Mountain to the southwest, and Bussard Mountain to the south. Project #20

Idaho Buckhorn
CE

- Fuels management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/20/2013

Expected: 06/2013

09/2014

Jennifer Anderson
208-267-6758
jlanderson02@fs.fed.us

Description: Wildlife habitat and big game browse improvement. Also, use prescribed fire to reduce fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40342

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Bonner, Lincoln. LEGAL - Boise Meridian - T64N, R3E, Sections 15, 16, 20-22, 27-29, 32-34, and T63N, R3E, Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 15. Principal Meridian - T36N, R34W, Sections 20, 29, 32 and T35N, R34W, Sect. 5, 8, 9, 17 West of Buckhorn Ridge in the Miller, Faro and Keno Creek drainages. The project area is bounded by Deer Creek to the west, Canuck Basin to the north and Buckhorn Ridge to the east. Project #14

Kreist Creek
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
- Watershed management
- Fuels management

In Progress

04/19/2013
Est.
09/2013

Expected: 12/2013

08/2014

Shanna Kleinsmith
208-267-6729
skleinsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Vegetation and fuels management to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfires. Maintain and improve aquatic habitat and watershed health.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40768

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T64N, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. T64N, R3E, Sections 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 30, 31, 32. T63N, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, T64N, R3E, Sections 5, 6, 7. B.M. Bordered by Deer Ridge to the east, the Moyie River to the West, and the Meadow Creek Campground to the South. Encompasses the Feist, Kreist, Snyder and Placer Creek drainages. Project #24

Nelson Private Road Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013

Expected: 07/2013

07/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new term. This existing private road is 0.21 miles in length and 12 feet in width and the only feasible legal access for a private inholding.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 4, T64N, R1E Mission Creek Watershed

Plantz Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/26/2013

Expected: 05/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 30 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 34, T64N, R1E, B.M. Deer Park

Schnuerle Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/26/2013

Expected: 05/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This water transmission line has expired and needs to be reissued for a new 30 year term. This is an existing use and there is no change in scope necessary.

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - S1/2 Section 32, T63N, R2E, B.M. Fry Creek

Twenty Mile Creek
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/05/2013

Expected: 09/2013

02/2014

Douglas Nishek
208-267-6765
dnishek@fs.fed.us

Description: Reduce the risk of sediment entering the drinking water through road improvements, road decommissioning, vegetation and fuels management, and to improve grizzly bear habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37730

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T61N, R1E, Sections 25, 26, 35, 36. T61N, R2E, Sections 30, 31. T60N, R1E, Sections 1, 2, 12. T60N, R2E, Sections 6, 7, 18. BM Twenty Mile Creek and Brown Creek drainages. Project #6

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Fernan Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Elk W Trench
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013

Expected: 09/2013

06/2014

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Brushing existing trenches and access roads, performing geophysical surveys and geochemical surveys.

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - T49N, R2W, Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, B.M. (Project #25). Beauty Creek drainage, west of Elk Mountain, near Mineral Ridge

Fernan Rod & Gun Club Permit Re-Issue
EA

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Debbie Butler
(208) 443-6822
dabutler@fs.fed.us

Description: To authorize the continued operation and maintenance of a target range. The target range has operated under the special use permit since 1990. Permit may be issued for up to a 20-year term.

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - T50 N, R3W, NE1/4, NW1/4 Section 2, B.M., Project #3 Fernan Hill/Smith Gulch

Hayden Bluff Lane Road User Association Private Access Road Reissuance
CE

- Special use management

Analysis Completed

Expected: 05/2013
Actual: 04/25/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new term. This is an existing private access road 1,040 feet in length and 17 feet in width and the only legal access for two private inholdings.

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 9, T51N, R3W, B.M. English Point, Hayden Lake

Idaho Fish & Game Trail Creek Facility Authorization
CE

- Special use management

In Progress
Scoping Start
07/01/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013

Expected: 07/2013

08/2013

Joseph Holzinger
661-296-9710
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: Occupying facility.

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T52N, R2E, sec. 19, B.M., Project #1. Trail Creek drainage, adjacent to Forest Service Road 422.

Jeffrey Water Transmission Line Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

- Special use management

Analysis Completed

Expected: 05/2013
Actual: 04/25/2013

05/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: The Jeffrey water transmission line special use permit has expired and needs to be reissued for a new term. This is an existing line for the use and maintenance of a section of water pipeline (700 ft x 3 ft) across NFS lands for residential purposes.

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 9, T51N, R3W, B.M. English Point, Hayden Lake

Prospecting Duke
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013

Expected: 06/2013

07/2013

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Trenching 250" x 30' with 200' temporary access road, gravel will be hauled offsite (private) to process for gold and reeturned for reclamation.

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R4W, Section 4, B.M. Project # 22 - Prospect Gulch south of Babins Junction on the Coeur d'Alene river Ranger District

Reissuance of Kootenai Electric Cooperative's Authorization
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: Maintenance of electrical rights-of-way

Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Kootenai. LEGAL - T48N, R2W, sec. 28; T48N, R4W, sec. 25; T50N, R3W, sec. 3, 4; T51N, R3W, sec. 1, 11, 23; T51N, R4W, sec. 34; T53N, R4W, sec. 27; T54N, R2W, sec. 14, 22, 26, 27, BM. Multiple locations on the District.

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

East-West Access Around Continental Mountain
EA

- Road management

In Progress
Scoping Start
02/06/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013

Expected: 09/2013

07/2014

Christine Dawe
208-765-7220
cdawe@fs.fed.us

Description: Providing safe east-west access across the Selkirk Mtns for U.S. Border Patrol agents by reconstructing portions of the Bog Creek Road (Forest Roads 1013 and 2450).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41296

Location: UNIT - Bonners Ferry Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Boundary. LEGAL - T65N, R4W, Sections 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 19 and T65N, R5W, Section 24 Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho within 2 miles of the Canadian border.

Elkins Resort Permit Renewal
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013

Expected: 12/2013

01/2014

Debbie Butler
(208) 443-6822
dabutler@fs.fed.us

Description: Permit renewal

Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T61N, R4W, Section 19, B.M. Reeder Bay of Priest Lake

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Priest Lake Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Priest River Experimental Forest Continuing Education Project
CE

- Forest products

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
10/16/2012

Expected: 04/2013

06/2013

Luke Hixson
208-443-6809
lhixson@fs.fed.us

Description: A series of commercial thinnings to demonstrate logging practices. Thinning would focus on removing trees with low crown ratios, weak boles, and poor form.

Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T58N, R4W, Sections 27 and 28, B.M. Priest River Experimental Forest. Project #17

Selkirk Guiding and Outfitting - Trail Ride Ammendment
CE

- Special use management

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/08/2012

Expected: 04/2013

06/2013

Debbie Butler
(208) 443-6822
dabutler@fs.fed.us

Description: Guided horseback rides parallel to existing roads near the Priest Lake Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39658

Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T61N, R5W, Sections 14, 22, 23, and 15, B.M. Project #5 Nordman, Reeder Creek, and Bismarck Guard Station.

Solo Quartz Crystal Management Area
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Setting up management parameters for removing crystal material from the site

Location: UNIT - Priest Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pend Oreille. LEGAL - T34N R45E Section 1, Willamette Meridian Project #16 - Solo Creek drainage approximately one mile up Road #659.

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Sandpoint Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Falling Drill
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Drill core mineral exploration. One drill site is proposed (up to nine holes drilled from one location).

Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - T.54N., R.1W., Section 1, BM, Project # 18 Falls Creek. Forest Road 1088 to Falls Creek mine site

Schweitzer Fuels Reduction
CE

- Fuels management

Analysis Completed

Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 04/02/2013

06/2013

Sara Savage
208-443-6834
sesavage@fs.fed.us

Description: Fuels treatment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32709

Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, and 34, T 58 N, R 2 W, B.M. Sand Creek and Schweitzer Creek, Project # 30

Southworth Private Road Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013

Expected: 07/2013

07/2013

Joseph Holzinger
208-765-7279
jholzinger@fs.fed.us

Description: This private road special use permit has expired and needs reissued for a new term. This existing private road is 600 feet in length and 14 feet in width and the only feasible legal access for a private inholding.

Location: UNIT - Sandpoint Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonner. LEGAL - NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 24, T55N, R4W Hoodoo Creek Watershed

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , St. Maries Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Marble Creek Splash Dam Fish Passage Project
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/26/2012

Expected: 05/2013

08/2013

Lisa Hawdon
208-245-6045
lhawdon@fs.fed.us

Description: The St. Joe Ranger District is partnering with the USFWS, Idaho DEQ, Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game, and Avista Corp to breach two historic splash dams on Marble Creek to increase amount of habitat available for bull trout.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39210

Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Section 1, T43N, R3E, BM Several miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the St. Joe River within the U.S. Forest Service's Grandmother Mountain Roadless Area.

Windy Larch
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products

Analysis Completed

Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 04/04/2013

08/2013

Lynette Myhre
208-245-6034
lmyhre@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial thinning on approx. 70 acres using skyline and tractor logging systems to improve the health and vigor of the remaining trees, maintain long-lived early-seral tree species, and provide timber products.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37600

Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - Section 5, T42N, R3E, BM Project #7 - 10 miles NW of Clarkia, ID in the Windy Creek and Gold Center Drainages of the St. Maries River

Wooden Spur Resource Management Project
EA

- Watershed management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
- Fuels management

In Progress
Scoping Start
07/13/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013

Expected: 12/2013

07/2014

Timothy Price
208-245-6049
tprice@fs.fed.us

Description: Vegetation management and water quality improvement in the Cat Spur Drainage on the St. Joe Ranger District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39858

Location: UNIT - St. Maries Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clearwater, Shoshone. LEGAL - T41N, R2E, Sections 5 & 6; T42N, R2E, Sections 19-22, 27-30, 31-33 Project #3 - Cat Spur Drainage in the West Fork St. Maries River Drainage on the St. Joe Ranger District

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Idaho Panhandle National Forest , Wallace Ranger District

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Beaver Creek
EIS

- Forest products
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
01/22/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/2013

Expected: 07/2013

09/2013

Lauren Goschke
208-769-3046
lgoschke@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed watershed improvement, commercial timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatment, fuelbreak construction, reforestation, and associated road management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40488

Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T50N R4E, sections 31-35; T49N R3E, sections 1, 12, 13, 24; T49N R4E, sections 1-36; T49N R5E, sections 7, 17-21, 28-32; T48N R5E, section 6; T48N R4E, sections 1-4, 9-11; BM. (Project #2). North to south from Babins Junction to Dago Peak; east to west from White Peak to Fulkerson Peak.

Double Placer
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013

Expected: 08/2013

06/2014

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Excavate panel 600' x 30' x 10' and haul pay gravel offsite (private) to process for gold. Gravel returned for reclamation.

Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R4E, Section 11, B.M. (Project #18). Placer Gulch east of Delta, ID on FR605 in the Trail Creek Drainage

Moon Digs
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013

Expected: 08/2013

06/2014

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Underground mineral exploration involving hand drilling, sampling, and mapping existing adits.

Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T49N, R3E, Section 26, B.M. (Project #23). W. F. Moon Gulch north of Osburn, ID on County Road #930

NIC Yurt Special Use Permit
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Claire Pitner
208-769-3033
cpitner@fs.fed.us

Description: North Idaho College (NIC) is requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a yurt on West Willow Peak to be used for academic and extracurricular programs, such as avalanche education, natural resource management, etc.

Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T47N, R5E, Section 11, B.M. Near West Willow Peak in the Boulder Creek drainage, Project #9

Progress Camp Drill Core Exploration
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Kevin Knesek
208-765-7442
ksknesek@fs.fed.us

Description: Lode mineral exploration consisting of drill holes in five different sites.

Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T50N, R5E, Section 19 and T50N, R4E, Section 10, BM Map #7 - E. Fk. of Eagle Creek near Oregon Gulch and N. Fk. of the Coeur d'Alene River just upriver from the Shoshone Work Center

Steamboat Snow Groomer Shed
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Andrew Boggs
208-769-3038
aboggs@fs.fed.us

Description: Construct a storage shed 70x24-foot pole building (wood with metal roof and sides) at Steamboat Trailhead for use by snow groomer. Construction/maintenance would be performed by Shoshone County and its Snowmobile Groomer Board.

Location: UNIT - Wallace Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Shoshone. LEGAL - T50N, R2E, Section 24, B.M. (Project #12). Steamboat Creek Trailhead, at the junciton of Shoshone County Road 1C and Forest Road 400.

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