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- R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Prescott National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Prescott National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Prescott National Forest , Bradshaw Ranger District
- Prescott National Forest , Chino Valley Ranger District
- Prescott National Forest , Prescott National Forest All Units
- Prescott National Forest , Verde Ranger District
| R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| CAMP TATIYEE LAND EXCHANGE - 0100 #5004 EIS |
- Land acquisition | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 03/25/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2013 |
Expected: 06/2014 | 11/2014 | Randall Chavez 928-368-2100 rchavez02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exchange of private parcels in the A-S, Coronado, Prescott, & Tonto NFs for Federal lands in Pinetop-Lakeside (T9N, R22E). Would provide land for children's camps currently under spec. use permit & result in consolid. of isolated parcels on Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=5004 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lakeside Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District, Bradshaw Ranger District, Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Navajo. LEGAL - T9N, R22E, sec.16, G&SRBM. Along State Highway SR260 within existing Pinetop-Lakeside town limits. | |||||
| Show Low South Land Exchange EIS |
- Land ownership management | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/02/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 02/2014 | Randall Chavez 928-368-2100 rchavez02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A proposal to exchange 1028 acres Federal Land (Apache-Sitgreaves NFs & Coconino NF) for 1558 acres of non federal lands (Apache-Sitgreaves, Prescott and Coconino NF). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22287 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Alpine Ranger District, Black Mesa Ranger District, Clifton Ranger District, Lakeside Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache, Coconino, Greenlee, Navajo, Yavapai. LEGAL - T6N R29E Sec 34 (2 acres, Alpine RD, Apache-Sitgreaves NF), T15N R6E Sec 32 (8 acres, Redrock RD, Coconino NF), T10N R22E Secs 8, 31, 32 (1018 acres, Lakeside RD, Apache-Sitgreaves NF) Exchange a combined 1558 acres of non-Federal lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino and Prescott NFs for a combined 1028 acres of Federal lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino NFs. | |||||
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| Prescott National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Prescott National Forest Revision of Land and Resource Management Plan EIS |
- Land management planning | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/30/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 12/2013 | Mary Rasmussen 928-443-8265 mcrasmussen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest is revising its land and resource management plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/plan-revision/index.shtml | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Prescott National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Entire Prescott National Forest | |||||
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| Prescott National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Wildlife Water Development Projects CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Noel Fletcher 928-443-8020 nfletcher@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruction of six existing water catchments and one new water catchment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30424 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District, Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 18-19 N, R 2-3 W; T 17 N, R 6 W Black Mesa area and Pine Mountain area | |||||
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| Prescott National Forest , Bradshaw Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Bradshaw Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Fuels management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/14/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 08/2013 | Kurt Wetzstein 928-443-8042 kwetzstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing vegetation treatments on areas within a 55,554 acre analysis area. Treatments are intended to improve the resiliency of fire adapted ecosystems while reducing hazardous fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30153 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Prescott Basin | |||||
| Hassayampa Grazing Allotment Management EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress Scoping Start 05/23/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Chris Thiel 928-474-7900 cathiel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Continuation of livestock grazing authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31797 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. 11 miles SW of Prescott, Arizona | |||||
| Mineral Creek Resources Inc. Green Mohave #2 Exploratory Drilling Operation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/16/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Kevin Weldon 928-443-8083 kkweldon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to approve a 3-month exploratory drilling operation by Mineral Creek Resources within the Green Mohave #2 mining claim. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42075 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T. 11 N., R. 1 W, Sect 24 Off Forest Road 89/89A, roughly 1.5 miles northeast of the Peck Mine Property, and 3 miles northeast of the FR89/89A and CR59 turnoff. | |||||
| Mt Francis Special Use Permit Reissue CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 05/07/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Sheila Sandusky 928-214-2455 ssandusky@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC to continue to operate the communication site on Mt Francis Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42057 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 13 N, R 3 W, Sect 23 Top of Mt Francis on the Bradshaw Ranger District | |||||
| Reissuance of Towers Mtn. Communication Use Lease to Crown Atlantic Company LLC CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 05/06/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Sheila Sandusky 928-214-2455 ssandusky@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue 30-year special use permit for the Towers Mtn communication site to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of existing communication sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42028 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 10 N; R 1 W; Sect 4 Top of Towers Mtn., Bradshaw Ranger District | |||||
| Squaw Peak Special Use Permit Reissue CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 05/07/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Sheila Sandusky 928-214-2455 ssandusky@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest Proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company, LLC to continue to operate the communications site on Squaw Peak. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42060 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bradshaw Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 13 N, R 4 E, Sect 36 On Squaw Peak, Verde Ranger District | |||||
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| Prescott National Forest , Chino Valley Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| K Four Allotment Grazing Management EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 05/28/2013 Est. 08/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 01/2014 | Chris Thiel 928-474-7900 cathiel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Continue authorization of livestock grazing Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37239 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable Northeast portion of the Chino Valley Ranger District | |||||
| Yavapai Ranch Reciprocal Rights-of-Way Project EA |
- Land ownership management | In Progress Scoping Start 08/09/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 10/2013 | Richard Della Porta 928-443-8013 rdellaporta@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exchange reciprocal easements on approximatley 18 mile of road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29905 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Northwestern corner of Prescott National Forest in the | |||||
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| Prescott National Forest , Prescott National Forest All Units | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Reissuance of a Water Development Special Use Permit to Frank and Wanita Melluzzo CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Sheila Sandusky 928-567-1120 ssandusky@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest is proposing to reissue a 10-year special use permit for 2 water pipelines, 1 springbox, 600 gallon water tank, and cattle exclosure fence. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39048 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T14N, R3E, Sect17 Off Cherry road in Cherry, AZ | |||||
| Rim Country Bowhunters Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Sheila Sandusky 928-567-1120 ssandusky@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to issue a 10-yr special use permit to the Rim Country Bowhunters Association for their existing site located off Cherry Rd in Camp Verde, AZ. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39106 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T14N, R4E, Section 16 Located off Cherry Creek Rd & Hwy 260 | |||||
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| Prescott National Forest , Verde Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| AAM Priority River Rafting Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2012 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Thomas Palmer 928-567-1114 tpalmer01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to issue to the outfitter/guide known as AAM a 5-year priority special use permit for a river rafting outfitter guide operation on the Verde River and Verde Wild and Scenic River Segments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40886 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Boat launching will occur at White Bridge and Beasley Flats River access sites on the Prescott; take outs at GAP Creek, Childs and Hoseshoe reservoir on the Prescott, Coc, and Tonto | |||||
| Agua Fria Grasslands Improvement Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress 02/21/2013 Est. 09/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2014 | Jodi Wetzstein 928-443-8216 jwetzstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Verde District of the Prescott National Forest (PNF) is proposing to improve wildlife habitat and watershed conditions on the Agua Fria Grasslands portion of the forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41299 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T11N - 13N; R 2E - 5E The project area comprises approximately 100,000 acres on the Prescott National Forest south of Camp Verde and east of I-17 | |||||
| Arizona Balloon Works, Inc. Special Use Permit Reissue CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2012 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Thomas Palmer 928-567-1114 tpalmer01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott NF proposes to reissue a 5-year special use permit to Arizona Balloon Works to continue to provide hot air balloon tours in the Verde Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40888 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Project will occur on the PNF in the Verde Valley. Launch sites are located near Cottonwood Az. | |||||
| Brown Springs Tank Cleaning in Cedar Bench Wilderness EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2013 | Kelli Spleiss 928-567-1126 kspleiss@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to allow the permittee for the Brown Springs Allotment to clean and restore four earthen stock tanks within the Cedar Bench Wilderness Area using motorized and mechanical means. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39876 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T12N, R5E, Sects 25,26,35,36 In the southeast portion of Cedar Bench Wilderness approximately 10 miles south of Camp Verde | |||||
| Gila Chub Habitat Improvement Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Albert Sillas 928-567-1124 asillas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve pool habitat by sediment removal, instream structures, exclosure fences, and removal of juniper tree encroachment in three sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30425 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 11 N, R 4 E, sections 4, 16, 20 Near Sycamore Historic Site/Dugas area | |||||
| N. Mingus Mt Special Use Permit Reissue CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 05/07/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Sheila Sandusky 928-214-2455 ssandusky@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of the communication site on N Mingus Mt Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42058 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T 15 N, R 2 E, Sect 2 On north Mingus Mountain, Verde Ranger District | |||||
| Sedona Adventure Outfitter Guide Priority River Boating Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2012 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Thomas Palmer 928-567-1114 tpalmer01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The PNF proposes to issue to Sedona Adventure Outfitter and Guides Inc. a 5-year priority special use permit for a river boating outfitter guide operation on the Verde River and Verde Wild and Scenic River segments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40889 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Boat launching will occur at Skidmore, Big Notti, Black Canyon, White Bridge, Clear Creek and Beasley Flats River access sites on the PNF. Take outs at Gap Creek, Childs, and Horseshoe resvr | |||||
| West Mingus Avenue Project EA |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 02/2014 | Thomas Palmer 928-567-1114 tpalmer01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Prescott National Forest proposes to develop a trailhead and system of trails, in coordination with the City of Cottonwood, along FR493 (West Mingus Avenue) in the Cottonwood and Clarkdale Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40891 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. The proposed project occurs southwest of Cottonwood, AZ along FR493 (West Mingus Avenue). | |||||
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