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- Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
- R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Ashton-Island Park Ranger District
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Dubois Ranger District
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Montpelier Ranger District
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Palisades Ranger District
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Soda Springs Ranger District
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Teton Basin Ranger District
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Westside Ranger District
| Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Gateway West 230/500 kv Transmission Line Project EIS |
- Special use management | In Progress FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/26/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 11/2013 | Misty Hays 307-358-4690 mahays@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power propose to construct electric transmission lines from the proposed Windstar Substation near the Dave Johnston Power Plant at Glenrock, WY to the proposed Hemingway substation near Melba, Idaho Web Link: http://www.wy.blm.gov/nepa/cfodocs/gateway_west/ | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Albany, Converse, Natrona. Montpelier District, CTNF - northern most corridor designated in the Caribou NF Plan, Doulgas Distict MBRNF northern most corridor designated in the MBR Plan. | |||||
| Mountain States Transmission Intertie EIS |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Patty Bates 406-683-3979 pbates@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue easement to Northwestern Energy to construct and maintain a 500 KV electricity transmission line on National Forest System lands in Montana and Idaho. BLM is lead agency and Forest Service is cooperating agency. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District, Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District, Pintler Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Clark, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Silver Bow. Various locations depending upon the alternative route locations | |||||
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| R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Greater Sage-grouse Management Direction EIS |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land management planning |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 12/09/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 |
Expected: 08/2014 | 09/2014 | Glen Stein 801-625-5281 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boise National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison. Boise NF, Salmon-Challis NF, Caribou-Targhee NF, Sawtooth NF, Curlew NG | |||||
| Incorporating Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Measures into Land Management Plans (Idaho) EIS |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Adjustment 12/2011 |
Expected: 05/2014 | 06/2014 | Clinton McCarthy 801-625-5671 cmccarthy01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will be a cooperating agency with the BLM (lead agency) in preparing programmatic EISs to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into land management plans (Sawtooth, Caribou, Curlew) through plan amendments Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/western.html | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Montpelier Ranger District, Soda Springs Ranger District, Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bannock, Bear Lake, Blaine, Boise, Bonner, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Custer, Elmore, Franklin, Oneida, Power, Twin Falls, Box Elder, Cache, Lincoln. UNIT - Sawtooth NF (ID, UT); Caribou (ID UT, WY) and Curlew NG (ID) portions of the Caribou-Targhee NF; multiple counties involved | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Proposed Targhee Revised Forest Plan Amendment EIS |
- Land management planning | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 10/29/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2013 |
Expected: 01/2014 | 03/2014 | Megan Bogle 208-354-6613 mbogle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposes to amend the 1997 Revised Forest Plan for the Targhee portion of the Forest to address direction for "old-growth" and "late-seral" forested vegetation, snags and wildlife habitat for select cavity-nesting species. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25461 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District, Ashton-Island Park Ranger District, Palisades Ranger District, Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton, Lincoln, Teton. Targhee portion of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest | |||||
| Targhee Forest Plan Lynx Amendment EIS |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 03/22/2013 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 01/2014 | 04/2014 | Megan Bogle 208-354-6613 mbogle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Utilize existing protocols and data to identify the extent and distribution of lynx habitat on the Targhee portion of the Forest. These areas of mapped lynx habitat will be subject to the Northern Rockies Lynx Management Direction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40275 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District, Ashton-Island Park Ranger District, Palisades Ranger District, Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton, Lincoln, Teton. The Targhee Planning Area of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Ashton-Island Park Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Harriman Fish Pond CE |
- Recreation management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/02/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Bill Davis 208-652-1228 bdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project seeks to rehabilitate the dispersed recreation site, improve access roads, define parking areas and close approximately 250 feet of road in a wetland. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39607 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ashton-Island Park Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T.12N., R.43E., Section 31 Harriman Fish Pond - off of the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway near Osborne Bridge | |||||
| Island Park Community Non-Motorized Trail CE |
- Recreation management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/02/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Jarrod Hansen 208-652-1212 jarrodhansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Island Park Non-Motorized Trail Project is a route that would connect Harriman State Park and Henry's Lake. This concept was identified by the Island Park Gem Team and the Sawtell Fun Run Committe partnered with the Ashton/IP RD. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38371 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ashton-Island Park Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Kenny Crk Phase T.15N., R.43E., Secs 30, 31, 32, 33 - beginning at F.S. Rd #463 ending at F.S. Rd #455;Box Canyon Phase T.13N., R.42E., Sec 8 - south end of Box Canyon Trl #029 ending at F.S. Rd. #134 The trail is located between Last Chance and Henry's Lake near Island Park, ID | |||||
| Island Park OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Trails Project EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress Scoping Start 11/07/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 06/2014 | Brandon Burke 208-652-1201 brandonburke@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposes to designate ~37 mi of trail to connect OHV users to the Forest Trans Sys; ~394 acs at West End would be open to x-country OHV travel; ~15 mi of Forest Rds would be decommisioned; & 77 mi of user-created trail would be closed & rehabilitated Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40596 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ashton-Island Park Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T.12N., Ranges 41E, 42E, 43E, & 44E.; T.13N., Ranges 43E. & 44E.; T.14N., Ranges 43E. &44E. This project would occur in the Island Park Area: Eccles, West End, North & South of Macks Inn, Buttermilk, McCrea & Island Park Landfill Areas | |||||
| Island Park Office Conveyance CE |
- Facility management | In Progress Scoping Start 12/03/2012 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 10/2013 | Steve Jenkins 208-557-5792 sljenkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Dispose of the Island Park office with approximately 2 acrs of land as outlined in the Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005. Also dispose of all housing, associated garages, outbuildings, and an abandoned sewage lagoon. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41250 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ashton-Island Park Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T.13N., R.43E., SW 1/4 of Section 27; Boise Meridian - approximately 2 acres Project is located at 3726 Highway 20 near Pond's Lodge in Island Park, ID | |||||
| North Island Park WUI EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress 01/29/2007 Est. 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Mike Alfieri 208-558-4210 malfieri@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposes to reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to private property on approximately 950 acres. A fuel break would be created in three treatment units by thinning, hand-piling, commercial logging, firewood gathering and prescribed burning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34413 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ashton-Island Park Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Bighorn Hills Estates T.15N., R.44E., Secs 6 & 7; Bootjack T.15N., R.43E., Secs 28-30 & T.15N. R.42E. Sec 25; Meadow Cr. T.14N., R.44E., Secs 3, 4, 10, 15, 21, & 22; Moose Cr. T.13N., R.44E., Sec 4. North Island park area near Henry's Lake - Bighorn Hills Estate, Bootjack area, Meadow Creek area, and Moose Creek Summer Homes | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Dubois Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Eastside Trailhead Improvements CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/10/2012 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2014 | Jeffrey Liday 208-374-5422 ext. 119 jliday@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate trailheads or perform heavy maintenance at the Bear Gulch, Coal Mine, Pete Creek & Trail Creek trailheads to improve safety and reduce erosion/ sediment loading to streams. Expand surface area and add barriers if needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35744 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - 019 – Bear Gulch T14N R3W S4NWCorner, 023- Coal Mine T14N R3W S24NWCorner, 010- Pete Creek T14N R4W S23SE Corner, and 029- Trail Creek T14N R3W S4SE corner. Trailheads at the end of forest service roads 019- Bear Gulch, 023- Coal Mine, 010- Pete Creek, and 029- Trail Creek | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Montpelier Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Black Mountain Communication Site modification EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 07/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 07/2014 | Glenn Lackey 208-547-1105 glackey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Applicants propose modifications to existing site plan for additional building and taller tower(s). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T. 4 S., R. 45 E., section 1 Black Mountain, 7 miles SW of Alpine Junction, WY | |||||
| Emigration Summit Parking Lot EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 07/2013 |
Expected: 02/2014 | 06/2014 | Dennis Duehren 208-847-0375 dduehren@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Provide an additional 2 acres (approximately) of paved vehicle parking capacity near the summit of Highway 36 for both summer and winter recreation activities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T. 12 S., R. 42 E., section 21 Summit of State Highway 36, | |||||
| Strawberry Aspen Treatment CE |
- Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress Scoping Start 10/23/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2014 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Dennis Duehren 208-847-0375 dduehren@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use prescribed fire and mechanical thinning to reduce conifer encroachment in aspen forest (1400 acres), to improving wildlife habitat and reducing fuel loading in the 2600 acre project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27026 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T12S, R42E, Sec 30-31, T12S,R41E, Sec 36, T13S, R42E, Sec 6 and T13S, R41E, Sec 1,6,7,12 Boise Meridian Southwest of Montpelier, ID on Hwy. 30 in Emigration Canyon. | |||||
| Telegraph Hollow WUI EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Dennis Duehren 208-847-0375 dduehren@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reduce understory tree and brush densisites to change stand age, composition and structure to mimic historic fire regimes and improve wildlife habitat. Masticator would be used and slash piled/burned. No commercial harvest or road construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30071 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake. LEGAL - Township 14S Range 42E Sections 13,24 15 miles Southwest of Montpelier, Idaho in Bloomington Canyon | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Palisades Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Burns Canyon Resource Protection Fence CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Greg Hanson 208-542-5808 gehanson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Build approximately 400 yards of fence across the Ranger Trail to protect sensitive plant populations in the Burns Canyon Allotment. Fences will be barbed wire located entirely in the uplands. The permittee will be responsible for maintenance. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T3N R42E Section 12 West 1/2, Southwest 1/4 Boise Meridian Big Holes Subsection - Northeast of Snake River between Burns and Blacks Canyons | |||||
| Flatiron Aspen Improvement Project CE |
- Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 04/26/2013 |
08/2013 | Spencer Johnston 208-523-1412 sdjohnston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use prescribed fire to treat 1533 acres to improve the declining aspen population and decadent brush species to create a diversity of age classes for wildlife and critical summer range for big game species as well as for public safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35468 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. Unit- Palisades Ranger District. State- Idaho. County-Bonneville. Legal- Township 1N, Range 44E, Sections 19, 20, 28-30. The project area is located 5 miles south of Swan Valley, Idaho. | |||||
| Hoffman Area Mountain Pine Beetle Infested Tree Removal Project EA |
- Fuels management - Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress Scoping Start 11/30/2010 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 09/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 12/2013 | Nathan Haynes 208-542-5812 nhaynes@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove lodgepole pine trees infested with Mountain Pine Beetles in the area around Hoffman Summer Home and McCoy Creek Campgrounds, which are dead, dying, and hazard trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34861 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T3S, R46E, Sec.5, and 8 The area surrounding of the Hoffman Summer Home and McCoy Creek Campgrounds, near the Southwest shore of Palisades Reservoir | |||||
| Lake Canyon Trail Repair and Maintenance CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | David Woodcock 208-523-1412 dwoodcock@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed Lake Canyon Trail project will consist of rerouting short segments of the existing trail to eliminate rock hazards, and improve drainage and grade. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T1N. R45E Section 15 Southeast of Palisades Creek Trail #084 on Lake Canyon Trail | |||||
| Palisades Dam Groomer Shed CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Tracy Hollingshead 208-523-1412 thollingshead@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize construction of a groomer storage shed, latrine, parking area for winter recreation in the gravel pit area below the Palisades Dam to be used by Bonneville County. Due to closure of access across Palisades Dam. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T1S R44E Section 17 North of Palisades Dam west of Riverside Park Campground | |||||
| Red Ridge Trail Repair and Maintenance CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | David Woodcock 208-523-1412 dwoodcock@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To reclaim approx. 1 mile of trail at the Long Gulch trailhead back to single track, lengthen trail, adding new switchbacks, and rehabilitating the remaining 11 miles of trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T39N R44E Section 8 Red Ridge Trail - South of Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis off Road #059 | |||||
| Tie Canyon Road Repair and Trailhead Relocation CE |
- Watershed management - Road management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/29/2013 |
07/2013 | Nathan Haynes 208-542-5812 nhaynes@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate the Tie Canyon trailhead out of the riparian area, stabilize stream banks and resurface the Tie Canyon Road. A short section of trail (100 yd) would be constructed to link the new trailhead with the existing trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40293 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - This project is located in Sections 26, 27, Township 3 North, Range 44 East Located in the Pine Creek Drainage. The location of the trailhead is N 43 33.38587, W 111 14.89832. | |||||
| West Pine Creek Stream Restoration CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 08/2014 | Tracy Hollingshead 406-821-3201 thollingshead@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore a section of West Pine Creek to the orginial channel, in conjuction with brige replacement on US Hwy 31 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T3N. R44E Section 29, Boise Meridian West Pine Creek on US Highway 31 | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Soda Springs Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Bilk Creek Placer Mining Proposal EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/12/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 05/2014 | Diane Wheeler 208-557-5839 dkwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental analysis of a small-scale placer gold mining operation. Mini-excavators and skid steers would excavate materials for on-site processing with a self-contained gravity separation system. Up to 1.5 acres of disturbance per year. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41583 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T03S, R44E, Sections 35 and 36 Project area is adjacent to the eastern end of Trail 452 and Bilk Creek on Caribou Mountain. | |||||
| Dairy Syncline Phosphate Mine EIS |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 04/13/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2014 |
Expected: 06/2016 | 07/2016 | Jack Isaacs 208-547-4356 jisaacs@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze a proposed new phosphate mine plan and associated projects and infrastructure on existing lease I-28115 and I-0258, encompassing approximately 1,500 acres on lease and approximately 400 acres off lease. Considers land exchange proposal. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27958 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Portions of T9S, R44E Sections 6, 7, 16-21, 28, 29, 32, 33 East flank of the Aspen Range, approximately 12 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho. | |||||
| Hooper Springs Transmission Line EIS |
- Special use management | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/08/2013 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 09/2013 | Jack Isaacs 208-547-4356 jisaacs@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Build a new 20 mile double circuit 115-KV powerline from Soda Springs to the existing powerline in Lanes Creek. The new line will cross about 2 miles of the Forest. Web Link: http://www.efw.bpa.gov/environmental_services/Document_Library/HooperSprings/ | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T 7 S, R 44 E, Sections 19-22, 26-29 Across the Forest, just south of the Blackfoot River | |||||
| Husky 1 - North Dry Ridge Mine EIS |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 08/02/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2015 |
Expected: 11/2016 | 12/2016 | Jack Isaacs 208-547-4356 jisaacs@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Nu-West Industries, Inc., submitted a Mine and Reclamation Plan (MRP) which proposes new open-pit phosphate mining operations on federal leases I-05549, I-8289, I-04 and some adjacent private lands. It also proposes lease mods. and several S.U.A.s. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37878 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 33 & 34. T. 8 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15, 23, 24 & 25. T. 8 S., R. 45 E., Sections: 30, 31 & 32 Proposed mining operations would be located in Caribou County, ID; approximately 15 miles Northeast of Soda Springs, ID. | |||||
| Rasmussen Valley Mine EIS |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 03/01/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2013 |
Expected: 04/2015 | 04/2015 | Jack Isaacs 208-547-4356 jisaacs@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Nu-West Industries, Inc., submitted a Mine and Reclamation Plan (MRP) which proposes new open-pit phophate mining operations on federal leases I-05975, and some adjacent private lands. It also proposes lease modification and several Special Use Auth Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37876 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 4, 5, 6, 8, & 9. T. 6 S., R. 43 E., Sections: 26, 34, 35, & 36. T. 7 S., R. 43 E., Sections: 1 Proposed mining operations would be located in Caribou County, ID; approximately 18 miles Northeast of Soda Springs, ID. | |||||
| Squaw Creek Watershed Improvement Project EA |
- Road management - Recreation management - Watershed management |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 05/06/2013 |
09/2013 | Devon Green 208-547-1116 dhgreen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to restore proper hydrological function and improve aquatic habitat within the upper Squaw Creek watershed, and to best provide safe and sustainable recreational access to non-motorized trails #456 and #454. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38405 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T04S R45E Sections 11, 13, 24 and NE ¼ of 14; T04S R46E Section 19 Approximately 6 miles west-northwest of Etna, WY or 37 miles northeast of Soda Springs, ID. Activities are proposed within the Squaw Creek drainage, which is a tributary to Jackknife Creek. | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Teton Basin Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Darby Canyon Trailhead Relocation EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 06/03/2013, 06/03/2013 |
07/2013 | Lee Mabey 208-557-5784 lmabey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate trailhead .25 miles west to a location away from Darby Creek to protect water quality, fisheries and reduce trailhead congestion. Rehabilitate the road beyond new trailhead and convert to a nonmotorized trail. Replace main trail bridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30799 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - T. 43 N. R 118 W. Sec 14. End of Forest Road 012, Darby Canyon, Southeast of Driggs, Idaho | |||||
| Grand Targhee Resort Summer Trails CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 06/2013 Actual: 05/29/2013 |
07/2013 | Ray Spencer 307-739-5415 rspencer01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Biking, hiking and horse trails Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42201 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Grand Targhee Resort Grand Targhee Resort | |||||
| Kirkham Hollow Conifer Thinning and Aspen Enhancement Project CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Dave Ovard 208-354-6616 dovard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enhance aspen on 125 acres. Patches/clones/groups of aspen dominated by sapling/suckers will be identified and all conifer trees <6.0 inch DBH within their boundary will be cut. Conifer outside the aspen patches will be thinned to 11x11 (360 tr/ac) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34868 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T5N, R43E, Sections 30 and 31 West of Driggs, ID on Forest Road 816, a closed road originating on FR 328 (Kirkham Hollow) which is accessed via State Highway 33. | |||||
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| Caribou-Targhee National Forest , Westside Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Bird Canyon Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Fuels management | In Progress Scoping Start 02/27/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2014 |
Expected: 04/2014 | 06/2014 | Arik Jorgensen 208-236-7540 ajorgensen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To modify and improve vegetation conditions to increase the probability of success for managing wildfires adjacent to private homes and improvements. Therefore, we will create strategic fuel breaks and promote aspen, to limit fire spread. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37533 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - T9S R38E, Sections:5-8; T8S R38E, Sections:29-32; T8S R37E Sections: 24-26 Approximately 4 miles north of Lava Hot Springs, ID | |||||
| Deep Creek Watershed Improvement Project EA |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 05/2014 | Brad Higginson 208-557-5786 bhigginson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve riparian habitat by removing russian olive and salt cedar, treating stumps with herbicide and replanting areas with cottonwood and willow. Stablize vertical and eroding stream banks. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41090 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Oneida. LEGAL - T15S; R32E; Sections 13, 23, 24, & 26 Along Deep Creek, upstream of Stone Reservoir on the Curlew National Grassland | |||||
| Pocatello, Michaud, and Midnight Cattle Grazing Reauthorization EIS |
- Grazing management | Developing Proposal NOI in Federal Register 12/01/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2014 |
Expected: 08/2014 | 09/2014 | Heidi Heyrend 208-557-5791 hheyrend@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorize grazing on the Pocatello, Michaud, and Midnight Cattle allotments. Project currently on-hold to collect and analyze more field data. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33644 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock, Power. LEGAL - Portions of T7S, R34E; T8S, R34E; T9S, R34E; T8S, R35E; T9S, R35E These allotments are in the Lower Portneuf watershed south and west of Pocatello | |||||
| South Mink Prescribed Fire CE |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/02/2008 |
Expected: 04/2014 Actual: 01/07/2010 |
05/2014 | Arik Jorgensen 208-236-7540 ajorgensen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations, regenerate brush communities, increase the amount of young aspen and reduce conifer encroachment across the project area. No road construction or reconstruction will be necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23542 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - T9S, R35E, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and a portion of T9S, R34E, Section 1 15 Miles South of Pocatello Idaho | |||||
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