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- R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Tonto National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Tonto National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Tonto National Forest , Cave Creek Ranger District
- Tonto National Forest , Globe Ranger District
- Tonto National Forest , Mesa Ranger District
- Tonto National Forest , Payson Ranger District
- Tonto National Forest , Pleasant Valley Ranger District
- Tonto National Forest , Tonto Basin Ranger District
- Tonto National Forest , Tonto National Forest All Units
| 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. | |||||
| Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan EA |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | In Progress Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 12/2013 | Elizabeth Dykstra 928-527-3419 edykstra@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek as described in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The project is on both the Coconino National Forest and the Tonto National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27457 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest | |||||
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| Tonto 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 |
| Permit Reissuance of Communication Site Special Use Authorizations CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/15/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Rebecca Hoffman 602-225-5257 rchoffman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: There are currently 27 expired Communication Site Special Use Authorizations that authorize the use of facilities on National Forest System Lands. The proposed action is to re-issue these authorizations for the existing facilities and use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41164 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Pinal. LEGAL - Humboldt Mtn. – T. 7N, R.5E, Section, Blackjack (T8N, R5E, Sec 8), Cooks Mesa(T8N,R4E, Sec 4) & Humbolt Mtn(T7N,R5E, Sec 4), Pinal Mtn/Signal Peak - (T.2S, R.15E, Sec 4 & 5), Carol Springs - (T.4N, R. The facilities are located on Designated Communication Sites on the Tonto National Forest., see complete list in Prescoping Documents. | |||||
| Tonto National Forest Motorized Travel Management EIS |
- Road management - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/06/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 03/2014 | Marianne Thomas 602-225-5213 comments-southwestern-TMRTonto@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tonto National Forest is in the process of implementing the Travel Management Rule which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized vehicle use and determining suitable locations for dispersed camping. Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/fs-usda-pop.php?project=28967 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai. Tonto National Forest | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Salt River Allotments Vegetative Management EIS EIS |
- Fuels management - Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Grazing management |
In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/22/2013 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-595-2093 fs-comments-southwestern-tonto@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tonto National Forest will prepare and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve ecological conditions within the project area usig tools such as fire and grazing management and to authorize continued livestock grazing. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36074 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Southwestern Region 3, Tonto National Forest, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts along the Salt River corridor. | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Cave Creek Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Lower Camp Creek Road Maintenance CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and reauthorize an existing special use permit for 1.1 mile of road 24F (lower Camp Creek Road). Special use permit authorizes road and gate maintenance. This road provides access to 18 recreation residences. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9216 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - Township 7, Range 5, Section 35 and Township 6, Range 5, Section 2 Lower Camp Creek Road 24F | |||||
| Red Creek, Six Bar, and Skeleton Ridge Grazing EA |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/16/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 comments-southwestern-tonto-cave-creek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To improve ecological conditions within three grazing allotments using tools such as adaptive grazing and wildlife habitat improvement and by maintaining or replacing aging structural range improvements such as fences, water developmements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40700 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. LEGAL - The Verde River flows through approximately 30 miles of the allotments. Southern portion of allotments are approximately 20 miles north and northeast of Cave Creek, AZ. Cave Creek Ranger District along the Verde River | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Globe Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Capitan, Coolidge/Parker and Ranger Station Allotment Management Plans EA |
- Grazing management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 01/2013 Actual: 04/09/2013 |
05/2013 | Ernest Gipson 928-402-6200 egipson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update management direction for the three grazing allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=1362 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. South of Globe | |||||
| Carol Spring Prescribed Fire EA |
- Fuels management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/14/2009 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Jason Cress 928-467-3251 jcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Treat approximately 8000 acres on Carol Spring Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27523 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T4N, R17E Carol Spring Mountain, east of Highway 60 | |||||
| City of Globe Police Department Target Range EA |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/10/2008 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2013 | David Frew 928-402-6200 dfrew@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and re-authorize target range Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=1358 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T.1 S., R. 16 E., Section 9, G&SRBM East of Globe | |||||
| Copper Springs CE |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Copper Springs exploration drilling project near Globe, AZ. Four drill sites accessed from existing roads. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Township 1 South, Range 15 East, Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 17 Project located south of Globe, AZ near Russel Gulch area | |||||
| Globe Ranger District Recreation Residence Consistency Review and continuation Determination CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 11/24/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Christopher LaCosse 928-462-4332 clacosse@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consistency Review to determine if Globe recreation residence tract is consistent with the 1985 Tonto Forest Plan as amendended. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23776 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Top of Pinal Mountains | |||||
| Magnetotelluric Geophysical Survey CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/07/2012 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 09/2013 | Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Resolution Copper Mining, LLC proposes to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical investigation east of Superior, AZ. Sites along survey grid would be accessed from existing roads and by foot travel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36679 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T1S, R12E, Sections 34 and 36; T1S, R13E, Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 15-17, 20-23, 25-29, and 31-35; T2S, R12E, 1, 3, 11 and 12; T2S, R13E, Sections 6 and 7 east of Superior, AZ | |||||
| Pinaladera WUI Fuels Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/27/2004 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 03/2014 | Louis Sandoval 928-402-6200 lesandoval@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuels reduction on approximately 83,558 acres south of Globe. Area includes the Pinal Mountain Recreation Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=3775 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 1-2 S., R. 13-16 E., GSRM Pinal Mountains south of Globe and east of Devil's Canyon | |||||
| Pinto Valley Exploration Drilling CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Cancelled | N/A | N/A | Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: BHP Copper USA, Inc. proposes to conduct explroation drilling at three sites in areas adjacent to Pinto Valley Mine on National Forest System land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41542 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 14 East, Sections 17, 29, and 31 located near Pinto Valley Mine | |||||
| Plan of Operations for Imerys Perlite Mine EA |
- Minerals and Geology | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 |
Expected: 03/2014 | 07/2014 | Lee Ann Atkinson 928-402-6281 leeannatkinson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consolidates previous Plan of Operation and Special Use Permit authorizations, including continued operation of existing sedimentation basin; Use of segments of Forest Roads 229, 989, and 2403 for hauling; and mining at two unpatented claims. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41543 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - Township 2 South, Range 12 East, Sections 4 and 9 Superior, Arizona | |||||
| Signal Peak Communications Site #31 - GovNET, Inc. Permit Transfer CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 10/2013 | Mark McEntarffer 602-225-5239 mmcentarffer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Former permit holder (Living Proof, Inc.) sold improvements on Feburary 28, 2012 to GovNET, Inc. and applied for permit revocation and transfer of permit with a new ten year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40289 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Gila County Arizona, GSRM, T. 1S., R. 15E., sec. 32, SW1/4SW1/4. Gila County Arizona, Globe Ranger District, Pinal/Signal Peak Communications Site #31 | |||||
| Superior Abandoned Mine Lands Remediation Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/02/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 07/2013 | Celeste Kinsey 602-225-5248 ckinsey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remediation of physical safety hazards associated with abandoned mine features. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39945 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T2S, R12E, S 11, 13, 14 Southeast from the Town of Superior, Pinal County, Arizona | |||||
| Superior Wildlife Water Catchments CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Craig Woods 928-402-6260 clwoods@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruct two 1960s wildlife water catchments in Sonoran Desert Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35136 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - N33d 18.003',W111d 08.290' and N33d 13.553', W111d 03.939' One mile north and 5 miles east of the town of Superior, Arizona | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Mesa Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Goldfield Cellular Site EA |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 06/21/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Daniel Bray 480-610-3339 debray@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of Cellular facility adjacent to the Goldfield administrative site on the Lower Salt River. A relay facility will be constructed on Stewart Mountain and equipment added to existing facility at Saguaro Lake Marina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37394 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - GSRM T.3.N R.7.E Sec. 34 Adjacent to Goldfield Administrative Site, Stewart Mountain near existing passive reflector. | |||||
| Sunflower Allotment Grazing Analysis EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/08/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 12/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 comments-southwestern-tonto-mesa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental Assessment to analyze effects of continued livestock grazing on Sunflower Allotment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41253 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Sunflower Allotment is northeast of Fountain Hills, Arizona along Highway 87 | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Payson Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Little Green Valley Complex Allotment Management Plan EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/25/2012 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update Allotment Management Plan for an active grazing allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36642 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. East of SR 87 to Tonto Creek, north and south of SR 260. | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Pleasant Valley Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Diamond Butte Water Developments EA |
- Grazing management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Sean Brown 928-462-4300 seanbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Create water developments on the Diamond Butte Allotment to improve livestock distribution and provide water to wildlife. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Diamond Butte Allotment on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District | |||||
| Flying V and Flying H Allotment Management Plans EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/10/2010 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update and reauthorize grazing on two allotments. A separate environmental analysis will be prepared for fire under this project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30274 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Not Applicable North, East, and South of Young, AZ | |||||
| Gila County Four Mile Mineral Pit CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Road management |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 03/13/2013 |
04/2013 | David Frew 928-462-4330 dfrew@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is an existing mineral pit the will be enlarged and will supply material for the maintenance of Gila County and US Forest Service roads in and around the town of Young, AZ and within the Pleasant Valley Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39821 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T8N, R13E NE1/4 Section 01 South of Young, AZ on FR 637 off of SH 288 | |||||
| Gila County Pine Mineral Pit CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Road management |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 03/2013 Actual: 03/13/2013 |
04/2013 | David Frew 928-462-4330 dfrew@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is an existing mineral pit that will be enlarged and will supply material for the maintenance of Gila County and US Forest Service roads in and around the town of Young, AZ and within the Pleasant Valley Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39866 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. SW 1/4 Section 36 T10N R13E | |||||
| Haigler Fuels Analysis EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Jeremy Human 928-462-4352 jhuman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Manage timber and other woody vegetation to help maintain forest health, reduce forest fuels, and improve wildlife habitat and range conditions on approximately 43,435 acres of the Tonto National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34507 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Management Areas 5D, 5G, and 4F, including areas around Haigler Creek Estates. | |||||
| Midvale Telephone Permit Renewal and Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Christopher LaCosse 928-462-4332 clacosse@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This reissuance of the special use permit to Midvale Telephone will replace their 20 year SUP issued in 1994. The SUP will incorporate: ammendments, added drop lines, optic fiber to the Pleasant valley Ranger District Compound and the Old Homestead. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37861 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T101/2N to T9N, R13E Pleasant Valley Ranger District | |||||
| Pleasant Valley Misc. Piles CE |
- Recreation management - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Jeremy Human 928-462-4350 jhuman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Burn slash piles located on Pleasant Valley R.D. that are not located on an administrative site and are not covered by any other NEPA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37719 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. The Pleasant Valley Ranger District | |||||
| Pleasant Valley Northwest Grazing Allotments Analysis EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/02/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 02/2014 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This analysis covers five grazing allotments and will address actions needed to formalize an adaptive management livestock grazing strategy to maintain or move resources toward desired conditions in the project area as in the Tonto NF Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30075 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Bar X, Haigler Creek, Colcord Canyon, Young, and Marsh Creek grazing allotments located north and west of Young, AZ. The project area is bisected by FR200 between State Highway 260 and Young, AZ | |||||
| Southern Fuel Breaks CE |
- Fuels management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2013 |
Expected: 08/2014 | 01/2015 | Jeremy Human 928-462-4350 jhuman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct approximately 500 acres of fuel breaks around private land contained within the Tonto National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=2508 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 6 N., R. 13-14 E., GSRM Sierra Ancha Mountains | |||||
| Vosberg 2013 Juniper Treatment EA |
- Watershed management - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land acquisition |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 05/09/2013 |
06/2013 | Donal Luhrsen 928-462-4300 dluhrsen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to remove encroaching junipers on 870 acres of grassland with a bulldozer to reduce canopy cover and increase herbaceous cover to improve watershed conditions and improve forage production for livestock and wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38037 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T 8 N, R 13 E, Sections 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14 Portions of Home and South Pastures on the Vosberg Allotment | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Tonto Basin Ranger District | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| AT&T Roosevelt Dam Cellular Tower CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | David Frew 928-462-4330 dfrew@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new 10 year authorization to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC a subsidary of AT&T Mobility LLC to operate and maintaint the existing Roosevelt Dam Cellular Communications Tower on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34279 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T. 4 N., R. 12 E., Section 27. G&SRM Tonto Basin Ranger District | |||||
| Boneyback Allotment Management Plan EA |
- Grazing management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 07/2013 Actual: 09/14/2012 |
08/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update management plan for an active grazing allotment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27693 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project area lies east of Punkin Center, Arizona in the Sierra Ancha Mountains, Tonto Basin RD | |||||
| Crabtree Wash Recreation Residences Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | David Frew 928-462-4330 dfrew@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal of permits authorizing five existing recreation residences collectively known as the Crabtree Wash Recreation Residence Tract located on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36080 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River Principle Meridian The cabins are located off forest road 79B near Apache Lake. | |||||
| Tonto Basin, 7/K, and Walnut Allotment Management Plans EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/07/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Debbie Cress 928-467-3220 dcress@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update managment plans for three active grazing allotments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27606 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. Project area lies west, east, and south of Punkin Center, Arizona in the Mazatzal and Sierra Ancha Mts., Tonto Basin RD | |||||
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| Tonto National Forest , Tonto National Forest All Units | R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Activities Connected to the Pinto Valley Mine EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/27/2010 |
Expected: 11/2014 | 01/2015 | Celeste Kinsey 602-225-5248 ckinsey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is a consolidated authorization to extend previously authorized and/or ongoing activities and uses on National Forest System lands, and limited expansion of existing surface uses for ancillary operations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33272 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - T1N, R13E, S 1, 2, 14, 23, 24, & 25. T1N, R14E, S 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, & 32. T1S, R14E, S 4 & 5. T2N, R13E, S 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 34, & 35. The Pinto Valley Mine is located approximately three miles north of US Highway 60 on Pinto Valley Road (Forest Road 287), and approximately six miles west of Miami, Gila County, Arizona. | |||||
| Material Source 3044, Board Tree Saddle Borrow Site CE |
- Special use management - Minerals and Geology |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Celeste Kinsey 602-225-5248 ckinsey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorization of Special Use Permit for ADOT material pit continued useage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. 7 miles south of Young, Arizona; accessed from SR 288 at MP 294. | |||||
| Material Source 7225, Connor Canyon Borrow Site - Spec Use Pmt (updated to Mineral Contract for Sale EA |
- Special area management - Minerals and Geology |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Celeste Kinsey 602-225-5248 ckinsey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit for ADOT's continued use of this roadway maintenance material pit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a 20 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed from SR 288 at MP 280. | |||||
| Material Source 7525, Defiance Stockpile Site CE |
- Special use management - Minerals and Geology |
In Progress Scoping Start 04/15/2009 |
Expected: 08/2011 | 09/2011 | Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract For Sale), allowing ADOT continued use of this roadway maintenance material stockpile site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a Within town limits of Superior, AZ; accessed from FR 257, which intersects SR 77 at approximately MP 166. | |||||
| Material Source 8541, Red Bluff Stockpile Site CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Steven Blair 480-610-3302 sblair@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit (updated to Mineral Contract for Sale), to ADOT for use of roadway maintenance material source and stockpile site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28773 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonto Basin Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - n/a 22 miles south of Young, AZ; accessed via SR288 at MP 272.5. | |||||
| Material Source 8763, Fish Creek Borrow Site Spec Use Permit reissue (updated to Min Sale Contr) CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Celeste Kinsey 602-225-5248 ckinsey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Special Use Permit for ADOT to continue use of roadway maintenance material pit on Tonto NF. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mesa Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - n/a 12 miles east of Tortilla Flat, AZ; accessed via SR88 (Apache Trail) at MP 227. | |||||
| Payson Administrative Site Sale EA |
- Facility management - Land ownership management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/11/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Rebecca Hoffman 602-225-5257 rchoffman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To sell approximately 260 acres of the Payson Administrative Site that is not utilized and is hard to manage, and build new admin facilities. The forest was given authority to sell this site with PL 106-48 - Arizona National Forest Improvement Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36893 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - Section 2, T.10N, R.10E; Section 28, T.11N, R.11E Payson Administrative Site and Fire Helibase site | |||||
| Pinal Mountain Transmission Line Reconstruction CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/13/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Mark McEntarffer 602-225-5239 mmcentarffer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tonto National Forest is proposing to authorize the replacement of approximately 3.9 miles of 21kV power line that serves the Pinal Peak communications & fire lookout site by Arizona Public Service (APS). Public comment period ends April 15, 2013 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=1361 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Globe Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila. LEGAL - GSRM T. 1 S., R. 15 E., Sections 21, 22, 28 and 33, North slope of Pinal Mountains | |||||
| Seven Springs Water Conveyance Improvements EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Tamarya Pike 480-595-3370 tpike@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize existing improvements to collect and convey claimed water across National Forest System Lands from Seven Springs to the Cartwright Ranch Property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cave Creek Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Maricopa. LEGAL - T.7N., R.5E., Sec. 9, G&SRBM 11 miles North of Tonto Hills | |||||
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