Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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- Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Tongass National Forest , Admiralty National Monument
- Tongass National Forest , Craig Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Hoonah Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Juneau Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Petersburg Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Sitka Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Thorne Bay Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Wrangell Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Yakutat Ranger District


Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Shoreline II Outfitter and Guide Management Plan
EIS
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
09/2013
Expected: 05/2015 01/2016 Chad VanOrmer
907-789-6202
cvanormer@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will determine recreation use levels for saltwater-based outfitters & guides on the Admiralty Nat. Mon., Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. A Proposed Action will be developed to allocate service days to outfitter and guide use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38181
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District, Hoonah Ranger District, Juneau Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. Shoreline and other areas on the Admiralty National Monument and Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts
Tongass National Forest Sustainable Cabin Management Project
EA
- Recreation management
- Facility management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
10/13/2012
Expected: 08/2013 09/2013 Michelle Putz
907-747-4278
mputz@fs.fed.us
Description: The Tongass is proposing to convert three cabins to survival shelters, either by converting existing cabins or replacement, and removing nine cabins to help move toward a sustainable recreation cabin program.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39863
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District, Wrangell Ranger District, Sitka Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument, Yakutat Ranger District, Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District, Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska
Wrangell - Petersburg Weed Management Project
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/07/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Description: Project proposes to treat invasive weed infestations on Wrangell and Petersburg Districts through various means including manual, mechanical, and chemical treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37523
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District, Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. All of the Wrangell and Petersburg Ranger Districts
Tongass National Forest , Admiralty National Monument R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Angoon Airport Project
EIS
- Road management
- Facility management
In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
09/24/2008
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/2013
Expected: 12/2013 03/2014 Jennifer Berger
907-789-6278
jberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The FAA is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider alternatives to, and impacts of constructing a new land-based commercial airport near the City of Angoon. The FAA is the lead agency and the USFS is a cooperator per an MOU.
Web Link: http://www.angoonairporteis.com/
Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - 57' 29" N, 134' 33-34" W Near the environs of the City of Angoon and Favorite Bay
Hecla Greens Creek Mine Proposed Tailings Expansion
EIS
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/20/2012
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/2013
Expected: 06/2013 09/2013 Sarah Samuelson
907-789-6274
ssamuelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze Greens Creek's proposal to expand the existing tailings facility.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32662
Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - LEGAL - T.44S., R65E.; T.34S., R.65E; CRM UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. CRM. Admiralty National Monument - Greens Creek Mine, north-central portion of Admiralty Island.
Tongass National Forest , Craig Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2012 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations, Bokan Mountain REE Project, Prince of Wales Island, AK
EA
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/19/2013
Expected: 04/2013 06/2013 Michael Johnson
907-789-6275
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is the NEPA review of the 2012 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations for the Bokan Mountain Rare earth Element (REE) Project on Prince of Wales Island, AK.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38138
Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian: T80S, R88E, Sections 5, 8, 9, 14-17, 20-36; T80S, R89E, Sections 30, 31; T81S, R89E, Sections 2, 3, 6 Prince of Wales Island between the West Arm of Kendrick Bay and the South Arm of Moira Sound.
Luck Creek Restoration
EA
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
In Progress
Scoping Start
02/04/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 09/2013 07/2014 Thomas Cady
907-874-7524
tcady@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would consist of tree harvest and placement of trees in Luck Creek tributaries to rehabilitate and improve aquatic habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37729
Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
North Fork Lake Dam SUP
EA
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/28/2012
Expected: 05/2013 05/2013 Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: The City of Craig proposes to increase the storage capacity at the existing water storage site by raising the existing dam up to 6 feet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37765
Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 11, T 74S, R 82E, CRM North Fork Lake
Sunny Creek Fishpass Retrofit
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/08/2013
Expected: 04/2013 07/2013 Sarah Brandy
907-826-1634
sbrandy@fs.fed.us
Description: The Sunny Creek fishpass has chronic plugging, it is built downstream of a depositional gravel bar. This project would involve blasting and drilling bedrock and building a concrete flume upstream of the fishpass.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39994
Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Sunny Creek Cholmondeley Sound - Sunny Creek
Tongass National Forest , Hoonah Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bohemia Basin Trail and Recreation Improvements
EA
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/25/2012
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Michelle Putz
907-747-4278
mputz@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve an existing recreation site by converting a 2.3 mile closed road to a hiking/pedestrian trail; constructing or developing two tent sites, and clearing bush and trees from the existing 3-sided shelter site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39304
Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. Yakobi Island, along the creek at Bohemia Basin, 7 miles NW of Pelican, AK
Hoonah Ranger District 3-5 year Precommercial Thinning Project
CE
- Forest products In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/15/2013
Expected: 07/2013 05/2014 Chris Budke
907-945-3631
cbudke@fs.fed.us
Description: Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 6920 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40800
Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. Hoonah Ranger District, Chichagof Island.
Juneau Ranger District 3-5 year Precommercial Thinning Project.
CE
- Forest products In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/13/2012
Expected: 07/2013 05/2014 Chris Budke
907-945-3631
cbudke@fs.fed.us
Description: Precommercial tree thinning on approximately 1555 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40799
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Homeshore, Juneau Ranger District
Tongass National Forest , Juneau Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Coeur Alaska Kensington Gold Mine 2013 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations
CE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/08/2013
Expected: 05/2013 05/2013 Jessica Lopez Pearce
907-789-6273
jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us
Description: Coeur Alaska plans to conduct surface exploration activities in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Juneau-Skagway Icefield IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41572
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Juneau Ranger District
Dredge Structure Removal
CE

   *NEW LISTING*
- Watershed management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/14/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 Barbara Adams
907-789-6252
bjadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal the concrete weir and manmade levee structure on the inlet side of Dredge Lake. By removing these structures we will return the system to a more natural state.
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable Located on the inlet side of Dredge Lake in the Dredge Lake System, Juneau, Alaska.
Herbert Glacier Gold Project 2013 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations
CE
- Minerals and Geology Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 03/29/2013
05/2013 Jessica Lopez Pearce
907-789-6273
jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is a review of the 2013 Plan of Operations for surface exploration activities at the Herbert Glacier Gold Project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41160
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Township 38 South, Range 65 East, Sections 32-34 Terminus of Herbert Glacier, Juneau Borough, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area Planning
EA
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 09/2013 12/2013 Jennifer Berger
907-789-6278
jberger@fs.fed.us
Description: JRD is reviewing year-round recreation use by both independent and guided visitors within the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in order to update and revise its commercial capacity allocation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37050
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. JRD/ AK/ Juneau; 5815 acres federally designated recreation area including and surrounding Mendenhall Lake.
Treadwell Ditch Trail Bridge Replacement
EA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Dilger
907-790-7474
mdilger@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement/construction of four 39 bridges on Treadwell Ditch Trail. This may entail disturbance of stream banks in order to construct bridge abutments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35471
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - The trail exists across sections 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 26, 27 T41S R67E, and section 12 T41S R66E of the Copper River Meridian. The bridge replacements will occur on the Treadwell Ditch Trail (Forest Service Trail Number 33718) on Douglas Island in Juneau, AK. The proposed crossings are over the following drainages: Kowee Cr
West Glacier Trailhead Improvements
EA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ed Grossman
907-789-6237
egrossman@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed improvements at West Glacier Trailhead include vault toilets (4 holes total),a shelter at the commercial launch area, new trailhead sign, a new gate to and an access trail from the commercial launch area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35470
Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - S7 T40S R66E Copper River Meridian At the end of Skater’s Cabin Road to the West of Mendenhall Lake in Juneau, AK
Tongass National Forest , Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2013 Marx Creek Habitat Enhancement
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Will Young
907-228-4137
wtyoung@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve existing spawning and rearing conditions for chum/coho salmon in upper Marx Creek. Activities include raising water temperature, creating shallow water habitat, and ultimately increasing the number of chum/coho salmon produced by Marx Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41225
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Township 68 South, Range 99 East, Section 14, Copper River Meridian. Marx Creek, near Hyder, Alaska. The project is located in Scenic Viewshed LUD.
Alaska Department of Fish & Game Fisheries Research Amendment
CE
- Special use management Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 05/06/2013
05/2013 Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: The Alaska Department of Fish &Game (ADF&G) has applied for a special use permit amendment to install a tent/safety platform on the Keta River. The Alaska Coastal Management Program expired on June 30, 2011 under State law.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41488
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T. 75 S., R. 99 E., Sect. 9 approximately 6 miles up the Keta River, off of Boca de Quadra Inlet, in Misty Fiords National Monument.
Alaska Telephone Company
CE
- Special use management Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 04/01/2013
04/2013 Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: This is a new Special Use Permit. Wireless phone receiver and phone line to customer.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41391
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T. 70 S., R. 86 E., Sect. 31 Lemesurier Point, Meyers Chuck, Alaska
Bell Island Geothermal Leases SPEIS
EIS
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/18/2012
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/2013
Expected: 04/2013 04/2013 Sarah Samuelson
907-789-6274
ssamuelson@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is for a consent determination for the BLM to issue three leases in the Tongass National Forest (TNF) and for the BLM to issue the leases to the geothermal lease applicant.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35026
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T68S R89E Sec 36, T68S R90E Sec 12-15 21-22 -28-31, T68S R91E sec 7 Bell Island, 43 miles north of Ketchikan
Gary Neilson Water system
CE
- Special use management Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 04/01/2013
04/2013 Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: New Special Use Permit. Water system includes small impoundment, 600 feet of 2inch waterline, and small cistern.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41393
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T. 70 S., R. 86 E., Sect. 30, 31 Lemesurier Point, Meyers Chuck, Alaska
Saddle Lakes Timber Sale
EIS
- Forest products In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
05/08/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/2013
Expected: 04/2014 08/2014 Jeff DeFreest
907-228-4100
jdefreest@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action would harvest almost 33 million board feet (MMBF) of timber on about 2,613 acres and would construct up to 18 miles of road (9 mi NFS system and 9 mi temporary road).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T72S, R91E, Sec 35, 36; T73S, R92E, Sec 1-4, 8-12, 13-17, 19-36; T73S, R93E, Sec 18, 19, 30, 31; T74S, R92E, Sec 1-3, 11-13, 24, 25, 36.; and T74S, R93E, Sec 6-8, 17-20, 30, 31 The project area is located about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Revillagigedo Island, and occurs in Value Comparison Units (VCUs) 746, 747, and 753 between George and Carroll Inlets.
Schofield Mineral Material Permit, Shoal Cove Cinder Pits
CE

   *NEW LISTING*
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/07/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Jeannie Blackmore
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Description: Shoal Cove mineral material sale - Request for 500 cubic yards of cinder rock by Ed Schofield
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42056
Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T.74S., R.93E., Sect.22 CRM Approximately 3 miles southeast of the Shoal Cove LTF
Tongass National Forest , Petersburg Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cascade Creek Reconstruction
CE
- Recreation management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 08/2013 06/2014 Paul Olson
907-772-5947
polson01@fs.fed.us
Description: The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 0.5 miles of the Cascade Creek Trail, originating at saltwater.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41750
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T56S, R79E,Sec 24 The Cascade Creek Trail is located approximately 20 air miles north of Petersburg, Alaska in Thomas Bay.
FAA Communications Facility on Kuiu Island
CE

   *NEW LISTING*
- Land management planning
- Special use management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/11/2013
Expected: 09/2013 09/2013 Russell Beers
907-772-5940
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to the FAA to install communications facilities at Kuiu Island. Facilities proposed include: 25' x 8' x 15' tall solar frame with solar panels; 6' x 8' x 17' tall equipment shelter; 20' x 20' helicopter landing pad.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41949
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. The Forest Service communications site is located on Kuiu Island.
Hamilton Tributary Restoration
CE
- Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/21/2013
Expected: 05/2013 07/2013 Heidi Lombard
907-772-5924
hlombard@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes to restore instream habitat by placing up to 15 large woody debris (LWD) structures in a tributary stream to the Hamilton River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40717
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian T58S R75E Section 10 Kupreanof Island This tributary to the Hamilton River is located approximately 19 miles SE of Kake along road 6326 at milepost 3.998 on Kupreanof Island. Restoration site is immediately downstream of road crossing.
Kake-Petersburg Intertie
EIS
- Special use management In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
05/07/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/2013
Expected: 11/2013 05/2014 Tom Parker
907-772-5974
tparker02@fs.fed.us
Description: Determine final location for a power transmission line and access road along the powerline corridor, between the communities of Petersburg and Kake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31761
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Mitkof and Kupreanof Islands, linking the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Intertie is proposed to run from Petersburg, AK (Mitkof Island) to Kake, AK which is located on the neighboring island of Kupreanof
Mitkof Island Small Sales
EA
- Forest products In Progress
Scoping Start
03/07/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 07/2013 09/2013 Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize a small sales program on Mitkof Island that includes timber harvest, firewood cutting and salvage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29099
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Mitkof Island road system.
Ohmer Creek Trail Reconstruction
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/17/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Paul Olson
907-772-5947
polson01@fs.fed.us
Description: The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 3/4 of a mile of trail beyond the floating bridge to Snake Ridge Road. The trail is proposed to be a gravel turnpike approximately 5 feet wide to be consistent with the rest of the trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41137
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Ohmer Creek Trail originates at milepost 21 of the Mitkof Highway on Mitkof Island and terminates on Snake Ridge Road (FS road 6246).
Organized Village of Kake - Culture Camp
CE

   *NEW LISTING*
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/11/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 Russell Beers
907-772-5940
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 5 year special use permit to the Organized Village of Kake to use an old logging camp site in Kake for a traditional subsistence foods culture "camp". Each "camp" would last for 1 to 5 days, and up to 4 "camps" per year would take place.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41948
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Lot 1, U.S. Survey No. 8404. Approximately: Latitude 56° 57.380’, Longitude 133° 54.313’ (NAD 83) Kake, Alaska
Thomas Bay Integrated Timber Sale
EIS
- Land management planning
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
07/2013
Expected: 04/2014 06/2014 Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber harvest, young-growth treatments, wildlife enhancement, and restoration activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39730
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Thomas Bay is located approximately 20 air miles northeast of Petersburg, Alaska on the mainland. The project area is in VCUs 487 and 489.
Thomas Bay Moose Habitat Enhancement
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/21/2013
Expected: 05/2013 08/2013 Jason Dungan
907-772-5917
jdungan02@fs.fed.us
Description: Selectively thin conifers in riparian areas on roughly 100 acres in the Patterson River floodplain at Thomas Bay. The areas will be treated to encourage the growth of willow and cottonwood, forage species preferred by moose.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41314
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian T57S R80E Section 1 Thomas Bay, Petersburg Ranger District, Petersburg, Alaska
Tonka Timber Sale
EIS
- Forest products Analysis Completed Expected: 05/2012
Actual: 03/28/2012
08/2012 Carey Case
907-772-3871
ccase@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize timber harvest and related infrastructure development within Phase I areas on South Lindenberg Peninsula (VCUs 437, 439, 447), Kupreanof Island.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21182
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable South Lindenberg Peninsula, Kupreanof Island, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Petersburg, Alaska
Water Transmission Line and Associated Items on Kupreanof Island
CE
- Special area management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/24/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 Russell Beers
907-772-5940
rbeers@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to George Curtiss for existing items located on National Forest land: 1 inch dia. x 300 ft water transmission line, two water storage tanks (425 and 1,000 gallon), log/tarp dam, 10 ft x 15 ft water impoundment area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41138
Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Section 28, Township 58 South, Range 79 East, Copper River Meridian The water line and associated items are located on National Forest land within the City of Kupreanof.
Tongass National Forest , Sitka Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Camp Coogan Riparian and Wildlife Habitat Improvement
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Marty Becker
907-747-4293
mbecker@fs.fed.us
Description: Young-growth timber stand improvement project to enhance riparian and upland habitat values.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40917
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 56 South Range 64 East Camp Coogan Bay
Deer Lake Coho Rearing Facility Permit Re-Issuance (NSRAA)
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33581
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S, R69E section 5 Deer Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska
FAA, Finger Mountain Remote Facility Replacement
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/01/2011
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of Remote Self-Sustained Outlet Facility
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36374
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. Finger Mountain, Chichagof Island, and North Kruzof Island
False Island Timber Sale
CE
- Forest products In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/01/2013
Expected: 04/2013 06/2013 Robert Miller
907-747-4208
rjmiller02@fs.fed.us
Description: Small timber sale on the False Island road system
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38788
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. False Island
Fields, William Isolated Cabin at Lake Anna
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue a 5-year permit to use and maintain an isolated cabin
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37584
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - CRM Township 49 South Range 58 East Section 12 SE 1/4 of NW1/4 Lake Anna, Chichagof Island
Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery Alaska Department of Fish and Game
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 11/2013 01/2014 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32910
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 54 South Range 66 East Section 2 Hidden Falls, Baranof Island 25 miles NW of Sitka
Johnson, Tim Isolated Cabin, Klag Bay
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/04/2012
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Continue to operate and maintain isolated cabin
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36373
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Section 16 Township 49 South Range 58 East Copper River Meridian Klag Bay, West Chichagof Island, Southeast Alaska
Kruzof Integrated Resource Project EA
EA
- Watershed management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Christopher Leeseberg
907-747-4343
cleeseberg@fs.fed.us
Description: Watershed & Fisheries enhancement, riparian, wildlife, & timber stand improvement thinning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40197
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 54 South Range 61 East Section 18, & Township 53 South Range 61 Section 26 Kruzof Island, Mud Bay and Eagle Creek road System
Kruzof Island Outfitter Guide EA
EA
- Special use management
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/2013
Expected: 10/2013 12/2013 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: To determine the amount of recreation use that the Mud Bay and Eagle River road systems can accommodate, and then decide how much should be allocated to commercial use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41219
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township 54 South, Range 62 East, Section 18 Mud Bay Road System and Eagle River Road System, Kruzof Island
Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station Special Use Permit
EA
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/16/2011
Expected: 12/2013 01/2014 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue new special use permit for re-construction and use of an existing hydropower facility at Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32908
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21 Little Port Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka
Redoubt Lake Cabin Replacement
EA
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/08/2011
Expected: 09/2013 10/2014 Annemarie LaPalme
907-747-4209
alapalme@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace A-Frame cabin with a Region 10 approved pan abode style cabin, due to deferred maintenance backlog and rot in the floor and roof supports
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30849
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T57S R65E Section 14 Redoubt Lake
Salmon Lake Trail Reconstruction
CE
- Recreation management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Annemarie LaPalme
907-747-4209
alapalme@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct 5.9 miles of Salmon Lake Trail to eliminate deferred Maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40918
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 57 South Range 65 East Sections 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 15 Silver Bay
Sitka Smoke House Project
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2013 Jay Kinsman
907-747-4228
jkinsman@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Tlingit Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40199
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55 South Range 63 East Section 27 Sitka, Alaska
Special Use Permit application for temporary facilities for the taking of fish and wildlife
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Response to an application filed for a temporary tent frame structure for customary and traditional uses for non-commercial hunting, fishing and trapping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23174
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - SW1/4, section 18, T. 53 S., R. 63 E., CRM Southwest shore of an unnamed lake approximately 1 1/2 miles north of Nakwasina Passage, about 15 miles NNW of Sitka
Special Use Permit reissuance for a pre-ANILCA cabin
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuing a permit to an individual to replace and then continue to use and occupy under the conditions described in ANILCA 1303(b) a pre-ANILCA cabin for the purpose of non-recreational use on National Forest System lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23970
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - SE1/4NW1/4, section 14, T. 58 S., R. 64 E., CRM Improvements located on the shore of an unnamed lake approximately three miles east of Goddard Hot Springs and 15 miles south of Sitka, AK.
Tenakee Springs Indian River Road, Coffee Cove Trail, LTF Access
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Clay Davis
907-747-4225
clayrdavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Ensure access for the City of Tenakee Springs and the general public to support hydroelectric power production, recreation, subsistence, free use, firewood, and trapping
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37594
Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - CRM T47S R63E Sections 15, 22, 23 North Shore Tenakee Inlet
Tongass National Forest , Thorne Bay Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Alaskan Dreams Shoreties
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Shoreties
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21028
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - 55' 27" N, 131' 35" W Orr Island
Balls Lake Trail CE
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/16/2012
Expected: 04/2013 06/2013 Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve the Balls Lake Trail by replacing all natural tread sections with boardwalk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40675
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township 71S, Range 82E, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22 Balls Lake Trail is located one mile east of the Control Lake Junction on State Highway 925 on the Thorne Bay Ranger District.
Big Thorne EIS
EIS
- Forest products In Progress
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2012
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/2013
Expected: 06/2013 09/2013 Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: The Big Thorne EIS is a multi-year timber sale component of a larger stewardship effort which will include restoration and enhancement stewardship activities that will be identified through other environmental analyses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31542
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. NE POW Island, from Thorne Bay to Luck Lake.
EC Phillips Shoreties
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16560
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Approximately 55' 45"N, 131' 32" N Craig, POW
Gravelly Creek Trail Extension EA
EA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: Extension of trail from Gravelly Creek at Thorne River to Falls Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31749
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. Gravelly Creek to Falls Creek
Hollis to Harris Trail CE
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/26/2012
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would improve existing roads between Hollis Day Use Area and Forest Service Harris River Interpretive Trail. The trail is approximately 5 miles long with 1 mile of undeveloped trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40100
Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - CRM Township 74 S, Range 83 E, Sections 14-16 and CRM Township 74S, Range 84E, Section 18 Hollis Community Picnic Area to Forest Service maintained Harris River Interpretive Trail--approximately 5 miles
Kahli Cove SUP
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties, water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29809
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 31, T 68S, R 79E, CRM Kahli Cove, north of the Community of Naukati, Prince of Wales Island
Kosciusko Vegetation Management Project
EA
- Forest products In Progress
Scoping Start
03/31/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/2013
Expected: 11/2013 12/2013 Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: Harvest an estimated 200 acres of old-growth, and various treaments of 6,000 acres of young-growth, in support of the Tongass NF timber sale program and to meet Forest Plan objectives.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6050
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. SW Kosciusko Island from Van Sant Cove to Ruins Point, then along coast back to Van Sant Cove.
Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake Day Use Improvement Project
EA
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/11/2012
Expected: 04/2013 08/2013 Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: Day use areas at Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake are in need of repairs, updates and improvements. The Alaska Forest Highway Program has provided funds to accomplish improvement projects at these sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40057
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck Lake: CRM, Township 68S, Range 82E, Section 20; Sarkar Lake: CRM, Township 68S, Ranger 80E, Section 35 Sarkar Lake Day Use is located at approximately 48 miles from Craig, AK on Forest Road 20. Luck Lake Day Use is located about 5 miles from Coffman Cove on the 3030 road.
Naukati Timber Sale
EIS
- Forest products Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
07/2013
Expected: 11/2014 04/2015 Delilah Brigham
907-828-3232
dbrigham@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is proposing 40 MMBF of old growth timber harvest from the existing road system in accordance with TTRA and other applicable laws.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36904
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. West side of Prince of Wales Island
SSRAA Neck Lake Amendment
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/23/2013
Expected: 04/2013 05/2013 Melanie Slayton
907-828-3249
mslayton@fs.fed.us
Description: Amend an existing special use permit by adding 3 net pens, 1 anchor point, and a bulkhead on the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41188
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 34, T 66S, R 79E, CRM Neck Lake, near the community of Whale Pass on Prince of Wales Island.
Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA
EA
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/13/2011
Expected: 05/2013 09/2013 Victoria Houser
907-826-1614
vhouser@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a young growth cabin and access trail in the Sal Creek area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36637
Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. Sal Creek. aproximately 5 mile north of Thorne Bay on the Beach Road
Tongass National Forest , Wrangell Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Anan Management Plan Update
EA
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/24/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2014 Dee Galla
907-874-7551
dgalla@fs.fed.us
Description: 10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available access by non-commercial visitors.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41001
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory
Anan Trail Reconstruction
CE
- Recreation management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 07/2013 09/2013 Dee Galla
907-874-7551
dgalla@fs.fed.us
Description: Upgrade a portion of the trail to 4-5ft wide gravel surface. Includes an approximately 900' section between the viewing deck and high water in the lagoon. The purpose is to accomodate new toilet facility at the deck, but will also improve access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41008
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory
Berg Bay Cabin Replacement
EA
- Recreation management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 09/2013 05/2014 Dee Galla
907-874-7551
dgalla@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace existing A-frame cabin and toilet with new, regionally approved cabin and toilet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32289
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude, Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay
Conveyance of Wrangell Ranger District Forest Service Property
CE
- Land ownership management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/21/2011
Expected: 04/2013 09/2013 Hillary Woods
907-228-6270
hwoods@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze effects of planned disposal of USDA administrative properties at 316 First Avenue (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 First Avenue (Lot 7K Block 67), and 808-810 Zimovia Highway (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell, Alaska.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28868
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. 316 1st Ave. (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 1st Ave. (Lot 7K Block 67), 808-810 Zimovia Hwy, (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell
Navy Timber Sale
EIS
- Forest products In Progress
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/17/2009
Expected: 05/2013
Actual: 03/10/2009
09/2013 Cynthia Sever
907-772-5860
csever@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber Harvest and Road Construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14556
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - 55N, 56 N 132 W CRM Southwestern portion of Etolin Island, VCUs 465, 467, 468, three-fourths of 464, and a small portion of 466.
Wrangell Island Project EIS
EIS
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
03/13/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/2013
Expected: 01/2014 06/2014 Tim Piazza
907-228-6318
timpiazza@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop/implement multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest, road construction, forest restoration and enhancement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34831
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Wrangell Island
Zarembo Minerals Investigation 2013-2014 Plan of Operations
CE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/28/2013
Expected: 07/2013 08/2013 David Rak
907-874-7566
drak@fs.fed.us
Description: Use of existing roads and marine facilities, minor surface excavation, exploration, and low yield blasting, temporary crew camp and storage, foot trails, drilling access, and core drilling.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41728
Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. VCUs 456,457, 458, 459. Exploration over Zarembo Island, drilling within Sections 8, 9, 16, 17 of Township 63 South, Range 80 East, CRM
Tongass National Forest , Yakutat Ranger District R10 - Alaska Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cannon Beach Day-Use Area Improvements Project
EA
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 08/2013 09/2013 Lee Benson
907-784-3359
labenson@fs.fed.us
Description: The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be improved and updated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37830
Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Forest Service; Semi-Remote Recreation The Cannon Beach Day-Use Area is adjacent the Gulf of Alaska along a 7 mile long sandy beach named after the two World War Two era cannons, still existing, that were set along the beach.
Sea Otter Cabin Site Assessment
EA
- Facility management
- Recreation management
On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson
907-784-3359
labenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Determine location to erect Sea Otter public use recreational log cabin.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37832
Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Alternative sites on the Yakutat Ranger District include North End of Khantaak Island, Kriwoi Island, Eleanor Island, Cannon Beach, East side of the Dangerous River, or on the Ahrnklin River.
Yakutat Access Travel Management Plan Revision
CE
- Recreation management
- Road management
On Hold N/A N/A Lee Benson
907-784-3359
labenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008). Consider additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37831
Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District
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