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<title>OR/WA BLM Spokane Planning Documents</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:26:01 PST</pubDate>
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<description>The most recent Spokane NEPA planning documents. Categories include district office and document type.</description>
<managingEditor>OR_Spokane_Mail@blm.gov (Spokane District)</managingEditor>
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<title>Douglas Creek Road Stabilization - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Douglas_Cr_Stabilization_Final_02082012.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Douglas_Cr_Stabilization_Final_02082012.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to complete bank stabilization and stream restoration activities on Douglas Creek including road repairs along the Douglas Creek road.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:33:28 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Douglas Creek Road Stabilization - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Douglas_Stabilization_FONSI_DR_02092012.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Douglas_Stabilization_FONSI_DR_02092012.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[For the Approved Action the BLM will repair a section of undercut bank beneath the existing Douglas Creek Road in Township 23N, Range 23E, section 14. BLM will place approximately 250 linear feet of large boulder riprap at the toe of the undercut bank slope under the road to reduce silt and sediment delivery into the stream. A large boulder barb will be installed upstream of the undercut bank to direct high flows away from the undercut bank.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:09:11 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Queen Seal Mine Waste Rock Removal - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Inman_Mine_Waste_Rock_Removal_Scoping_Draft_12072011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Inman_Mine_Waste_Rock_Removal_Scoping_Draft_12072011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to review and approve a Plan of Operations for the excavation of 40,000 tons of previously mined waste rock and to authorize an access right-of-way for the removal of that material from BLM administered public lands.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:05:05 PST</pubDate>
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<title>WAOR 66932 Aerial Fiber Optic Cable ROW - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_66932.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_66932.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is the authorization of a right of way for an aerial fiber optic cable to be installed, maintained, and operated by Franklin County Public Utility District No. 1.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:08:09 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Tekoa Mountain Diseased Tree Removal - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Tekoa_Mountain_Final_12022011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Tekoa_Mountain_Final_12022011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is the removal of 13 trees that are infested with mistletoe in order to stop the spread of the disease.  The approved action will be completed by 12/31/2011.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:28:21 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Lane Mountain Timber Sale - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Lane_Mtn_DNA_Sale_Notice.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Lane_Mtn_DNA_Sale_Notice.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Lane Mountain timber sale is a Forest Ecosystem Health and Restoration Fund (FEHRF) project for commercial thinning on BLM lands adjacent to the Lane Mountain silica mine north pit located in; T. 31 N., R. 39 E., E1/2, E1/2NW1/4 Sec 22 (BPS #55542).  Refer to Sale Notice/Decision for official Protest Procedures.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:05 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Routine Road and Trail Maintenance - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Routine_Road_and_Trail_Maintenance.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Routine_Road_and_Trail_Maintenance.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action includes road and trail maintenance activities such as grading, application and spreading of aggregate, scraping, rock raking, mowing, brushing, cleaning cattleguards and culverts, and the installation of signs and markers which are necessary to keep access routes open and in good condition. It is not anticipated that the project actions will have significant effects.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:15:18 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Similkameen River Trail EA - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Similkameen_Trail_Decision_Oct2011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Similkameen_Trail_Decision_Oct2011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This is the Decision Record for the Similkameen River Trail.  The BLM proposes various trail and facility improvements including, but not limited to, trailbed hardening and trail maintenance, improved signage, emergency access points, wayside benches, and interpretive exhibits on the Similkameen Trail in Okanogan County, Washington. ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:18:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>WAOR66832 Road Right-of-Way CX and Decision - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR66832_CX_Decision.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR66832_CX_Decision.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Right of way authorization for road access (crossing public land) to private land.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:13:18 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Hawk Creek Allotment Management Plan - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Hawk_Creek_AMP_Scoping_Notice_07112011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Hawk_Creek_AMP_Scoping_Notice_07112011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to
develop a grazing allotment management plan (AMP) for BLM managed lands within the Hawk
Creek Allotment in north-central Lincoln County, Washington.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:39:22 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Duffy Creek Cleanup - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Duffy_Creek_CX_Decision_070111.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Duffy_Creek_CX_Decision_070111.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The purpose of this cleanup action is to eliminate human health and environmental hazards associated with the debris from the burned barn/machine shop, house, trailer, well, and solid waste piles within the Duffy Creek management area off of Sheehan Road.  ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:00:50 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Wild Horse CRM Grazing Management Plan - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/062311_Wild_Horse_CRM_EA_Scoping_Letter.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/062311_Wild_Horse_CRM_EA_Scoping_Letter.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to
authorize cattle grazing on 260 acres of BLM lands within the Wild Horse Coordinated Resource
Management (CRM) area.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:50:55 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Watmough Bay Stabilization EA - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Watmough_Bay_Stabilization_Scoping_Letter_062011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Watmough_Bay_Stabilization_Scoping_Letter_062011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to implement beach stabilization measures at Watmough Bay on Lopez Island in San Juan County, Washington.  The BLM is proposing to implement beach stabilization measures, including a combination of engineered hard and soft barriers, along the northern beach margin.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:45:07 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Similkameen River Trail EA - Environmental Assessment / FONSI</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Similkameen_Trail_FONSI_Apr2011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Similkameen_Trail_FONSI_Apr2011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Although the entire Similkameen River Trail would ultimately encompass approximately 12.5 miles, the BLM's Proposed Action is limited to the 3.5 miles of trail proposed under Phase 1. Of the total 3.5 miles, approximately 1.7 miles are located on BLM managed lands within the Similkameen River gorge. The BLM proposes various trail and facility improvements including, but not limited to, trailbed hardening and trail maintenance, improved signage, emergency access points, wayside benches, and interpretive exhibits. The proposed action would relocate the PNT from the county road to the abandoned railroad grade along the south side of the Similkameen River as a safe-travel non-motorized trail, improving the overall experience for non-motorized recreationists.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment / FONSI</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 09:23:52 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Similkameen River Trail EA - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Similkameen_Trail_EA_Apr2011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Similkameen_Trail_EA_Apr2011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Although the entire Similkameen River Trail would ultimately encompass approximately 12.5 miles, the BLM's Proposed Action is limited to the 3.5 miles of trail proposed under Phase 1. Of the total 3.5 miles, approximately 1.7 miles are located on BLM managed lands within the Similkameen River gorge. The BLM proposes various trail and facility improvements including, but not limited to, trailbed hardening and trail maintenance, improved signage, emergency access points, wayside benches, and interpretive exhibits. The proposed action would relocate the PNT from the county road to the abandoned railroad grade along the south side of the Similkameen River as a safe-travel non-motorized trail, improving the overall experience for non-motorized recreationists.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 09:14:06 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Douglas Creek Stream Restoration EA - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Doug_Cr_Scoping_040711_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Doug_Cr_Scoping_040711_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to complete bank stabilization and stream restoration activities on Douglas Creek and to assist Douglas County in acquiring funding for road repairs along the Douglas Creek Road.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:39:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Saddle Mountains OHV Boundary Fence - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Saddle_Mountain_Fence_Scoping_03172011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Saddle_Mountain_Fence_Scoping_03172011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to build 1.75 miles of fence on the east end of the Saddle Mountains Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) open riding area. The proposed fence would delineate the boundary between the BLM-managed OHV open (off-road) riding area and adjacent private lands (not open for public use) as well as adjacent BLM-managed lands where motorized vehicles are limited to use of designated roads and trails.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:57:49 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sulph_Can_GMP_EA_Decision_REV_02022011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sulph_Can_GMP_EA_Decision_REV_02022011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The following Proposed Decision is based on the Revised Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan and associated Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). With the issuance of this Proposed Decision, the previous Proposed Decision (issued June 9, 2010) is hereby withdrawn. In response to protests received on the previous Proposed Decision, the Grazing Management Plan and EA have been revised to include a new alternative and effects analysis.

The FONSI and revised EA will be posted to the website separately.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:13:17 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sulph_Can_GMP_EA_FONSI_REV_02012011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sulph_Can_GMP_EA_FONSI_REV_02012011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The following Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is based on the Revised Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan and associated Environmental Assessment (EA).  

The Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan EA analyzes the effects of issuing a grazing lease for a period of 10 years (03/01/2008 -- 02/29/2018).

The Revised Environmental Assessment and Decision Record will be posted to the website separately.  ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:06:29 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sulph_Can_GMP_EA_REV_02032011.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sulph_Can_GMP_EA_REV_02032011.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In response to protests received on the previous Proposed Decision (June 2010), the Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) have been revised to include a new alternative (Alternative 5) and effects analysis.This EA addresses grazing use on Bureau BLM lands within the Sulphur Canyon Allotment. This allotment is located in Douglas County Washington approximately 14 miles northwest of Coulee City.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:13:14 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Patos Island Composting Toilets Scoping Information/Package - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Patos_Compost_Scoping_FINAL_012811.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Patos_Compost_Scoping_FINAL_012811.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to replace two pit toilets and a vault toilet with two composting units on Patos Island.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:46:27 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0834 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0834_Renewal.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0834_Renewal.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to address a grazing lease renewal for grazing allotment # 3600834 for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). This allotment is a &quot;Maintain&quot; allotment with 1,680 acres of public land intermingled with private land owned or leased by the lessee. This action will contine to authorize cattle grazing utilizing 400 AUMs on 1,680 acres of BLM lands between 3/01-2/28 each year.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:11:48 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0756 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0756_Renewal.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0756_Renewal.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to address a grazing lease renewal for grazing allotment # 0756 for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). This allotment is a &quot;Custodial&quot; allotment with 80 acres of public land intermingled with private land owned by the lessee. This action authorizes cattle grazing utilizing 16 AUMs on 80 acres of BLM lands between 05/01 -10/31 each year.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:39:02 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0757 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0757_Renewal.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0757_Renewal.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to address a grazing lease renewal for grazing allotment # 0757 for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). This allotment is a &quot;Custodial&quot; allotment with 198 acres of public land intermingled with private land owned by the lessee. This proposed action would continue to authorize cattle grazing utilizing 33 AUMs on 198 acres of BLM lands between 4/15-11/15 each year.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:28:54 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0950 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0950_Renewal.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0950_Renewal.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to address a grazing lease renewal for grazing allotment # 0950 for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). This allotment is a &quot;Custodial&quot; allotment with 480 acres of public land intermingled with private land owned by the lessee. This proposed action would continue to authorize cattle grazing utilizing 28 AUMs on 480 acres of BLM lands between 06/01-08/15 each year.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:09:20 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Renewal of Grazing Allotment 0826 - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0826_Renewal.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grazing_Allotment_0826_Renewal.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to address a grazing lease renewal for grazing allotment # 3600826 for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). This allotment is a &quot;Custodial&quot; allotment with 1,120 acres of public land intermingled with private land owned or leased by the lessee. This proposed action would continue to authorize cattle and horse grazing on 1,112 acres of BLM lands between 3/01-2/28, utilizing 160 AUMs.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:39:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Sinlahekin Stewardship Fuels Reduction EA - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sinlahekin_Scoping_Notice_Ext_121610.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Sinlahekin_Scoping_Notice_Ext_121610.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package reflects a revised scoping period end date. The scoping period has been extended until January 24, 2011.

This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to conduct hazardous fuels reduction treatments and improve wildlife habitat via Stewardship Contracts in the Sinlahekin Valley. The BLM is proposing a Stewardship Contracting Project on 2,833 acres of public land in Okanogan County, Washington. Stewardship activities would consist of commercial and noncommercial thinning, prescribed fire use, hazardous fuels reduction, seeding or restoration work, treatment of noxious weeds, and slash disposal. Vegetation treatments would be conducted over a 10-year period. Treatments would reduce stand density and remove disease and insect-infested trees. Approximately 750 thousand board feet (MBF) of timber would be removed from the project area.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:30:50 PST</pubDate>
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<title>WAOR 36648 R&amp;PP Patent Transfer Application - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_36648.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_36648.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to transfer property from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). On December 28, 1984, the Bureau ofLand Management conveyed the subject 40 acre tract described above to TNC under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act.  The property was conveyed so that it could be managed by TNC consistent with adjacent property that lies within the Davis Canyon Natural Area Preserve, held by the DNR. However, due to changing priorities at TNC, and the fact they have no other properties in the vicinity, they have decided it would be better to convey the land to the DNR (as a donation) so that it could be added to the Davis Canyon Natural Area Preserve.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:05:44 PST</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Customs and Border Protection Right-of-Way - Finding of No Significant Impact</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/BLM-FONSI_NighthawkLPoE.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/BLM-FONSI_NighthawkLPoE.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) addresses the proposed action in an environmental assessment (EA) prepared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), titled, &quot;Proposed Modernization and Operation of the Nighthawk Land Port of Entry.&quot;]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Finding of No Significant Impact</category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:06:11 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Renewal of grazing allotments 959 and 919 - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/OR_134_2009_008.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/OR_134_2009_008.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Grazing lease allotments 959 and 919 expired in February 2009 and have been renewed for a ten year period (3/2011 - 2/2021) with the same terms and conditions as the expired lease period.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:59:52 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0969 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0969.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0969.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to renew four grazing leases for grazing allotments listed in attached table for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). These allotments are
&quot;Custodial&quot; allotments with listed acreage of public land intermingled with private land owned
by the lessee. The renewed leases would continue to authorize grazing as specified in the expiring leases. Authroization levels are listed in the attached table.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:22:29 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0957 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0957.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0957.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to renew four grazing leases for grazing allotments listed in attached table for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). These allotments are
&quot;Custodial&quot; allotments with listed acreage of public land intermingled with private land owned
by the lessee. The renewed leases would continue to authorize grazing as specified in the expiring leases. Authroization levels are listed in the attached table.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:19:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment 0952 Renewal - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0952.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0952.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to renew four grazing leases for grazing allotments listed in attached table for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). These allotments are
&quot;Custodial&quot; allotments with listed acreage of public land intermingled with private land owned
by the lessee. The renewed leases would continue to authorize grazing as specified in the expiring leases. Authroization levels are listed in the attached table.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:10:38 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment Renewal 0943 - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0943.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/AR_0943.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to renew four grazing leases for grazing allotments listed in attached table for a period of 10 years (3/2011-3/2021). These allotments are
&quot;Custodial&quot; allotments with listed acreage of public land intermingled with private land owned
by the lessee. The renewed leases would continue to authorize grazing as specified in the expiring leases. Authroization levels are listed in the attached table.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:03:07 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Clipper Wind - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR-66437.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR-66437.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[A right of way grant has been issued to Clipper Windpower Development Company, Inc. for wind testing and monitoring with three meteorlogical towers located on Horse Heaven Hills.  The grant has an effective date of November 15, 2010 and will expire on November 15, 2013.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:15:32 PST</pubDate>
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<title>City of West Richland Reversionary Interest Sale EA - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/110310_WRichland_EA_Scoping_Notice.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/110310_WRichland_EA_Scoping_Notice.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to sell and release to the City of West Richland the reversionary interest held by the United States for up to 40 acres of land located in Benton County, Washington.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:38:55 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Elgie-Frunz Pipeline Right-of-Way Assignment and Renewal - Categorical Exclusion</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_19509_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_19509_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Application for an assignment to right of way for an existing water pipeline which travels through BLM property near Daisy Mine from Magee Creek to the applicant's property. The original right of way was issued in 1981 and is being renewed for a 30 year period.  No new rights will be issued or ground disturbance approved as a result of this administrative action.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:20:44 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Pierre Lake Fuels Reduction - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Pierre_Lake_Decision_and_FONSI_102210.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Pierre_Lake_Decision_and_FONSI_102210.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is proposing to conduct a fuels treatment project on 672 acres of forested land in northeast Washington using a combination of commercial and non-commercial harvesting techniques. The project would be located approximately 3-7 miles northeast of Orient, in Stevens County and in the Northeast Management Area of the Spokane District's Border Field Office (BLM 1985).]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:19:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Pierre Lake Fuels Reduction - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Pierre_Lake_Fuels_Reduction_EA_FINAL_102110.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Pierre_Lake_Fuels_Reduction_EA_FINAL_102110.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is proposing to conduct a fuels treatment project on 672 acres of forested land in northeast Washington using a combination of commercial and non-commercial harvesting techniques. The project would be located approximately 3-7 miles northeast of Orient, in Stevens County and in the Northeast Management Area of the Spokane District's Border Field Office (BLM 1985).]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:16:08 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Red Marble Forest Health Project OR-135-09-0008 - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Red_Marble_DNA_Signed.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Red_Marble_DNA_Signed.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This is a 100-acre Forest Health project to promote forest health in an area that has never been actively managed. It is located 15 miles southwest of Chewelah, Washington, in the Huckleberry Mountain Management Unit. ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:11:57 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Brisky Canyon Fuels Reduction EA - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Brisky_Decision_Record_and_FONSI_101810.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Brisky_Decision_Record_and_FONSI_101810.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is proposing a fuels reduction and forest health project on 200 acres of public land that it administers in central Washington. The proposed Project Area is approximately seven miles west of the community of Cashmere, Washington, in Chelan County. The project&amp;#8223;s legal description is Township 23 North, Range 18 East, Section 14 (see Vicinity Map). This area is managed by the Wenatchee Field Office of the BLM Spokane District.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:53:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Brisky Canyon Fuels Reduction EA - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Brisky_Canyon_Fuels_Reduction_EA_101810.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Brisky_Canyon_Fuels_Reduction_EA_101810.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is proposing a fuels reduction and forest health project on 200 acres of public land that it administers in central Washington. The proposed Project Area is approximately seven miles west of the community of Cashmere, Washington, in Chelan County. The project&amp;#8223;s legal description is Township 23 North, Range 18 East, Section 14 (see Vicinity Map). This area is managed by the Wenatchee Field Office of the BLM Spokane District.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:48:14 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Spokane Dog Training Club SRP - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Spokane_Dog__Club_OR_135_2011_CX_002_wDecision.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Spokane_Dog__Club_OR_135_2011_CX_002_wDecision.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[It has been decided to implement the Spokane Dog Training Club Special Recreation Permit as described in the attached document.  It is not anticipated that the permit activities will have significant impacts.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:29:26 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Electric City Ridge Communication Site Lease - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_60489.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_60489.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has filed an application with the BLM to upgrade its Electric City Ridge radio transmitter site and for permission to sublease the site. The WSDOT desires to replace the existing 50' tall guyed lattice tower with a self-supporting 100' tall lattice tower. Construction activity would involve pouring a new triangular shaped concrete foundation (29'x29'x3'), assembly ofthe new tower, and removal ofthe existing guyed tower. No changes are planned for the other improvements at the site, which include a concrete block building, steel container generator building, and propane tank.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:25:31 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Umtanum Rock Barrier - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/OR134_08_DR_CX_Combinedwithmap.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/OR134_08_DR_CX_Combinedwithmap.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[It has been decided to approve the rock barrier, gate, and sign installation along the boundary of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and private land at the Umtanum recreation site.  This action is specifically provided for in the BLM's 1988 Yakima River Canyon Recreation Management Plan.  No significant impacts are expected from the installation of the boulder barrier, gate, and signs approved by this action.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:15:38 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Lakeview Ranch OHV Trail Proposal - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Lakeview_FONSI_and_Decision_Record_100510.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Lakeview_FONSI_and_Decision_Record_100510.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Decision Record documents the Border Field Manager's decision and rationale regarding the Lakeview Ranch Proposed OHV Route project.  

The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) documents why the selected alternative does not constitute a major Federal action which would significantly affect the quality of the human environment.  

NOTE: The protest/appeal dates listed on this website are approximate.  The final protest/appeal dates will be dependent on the date of receipt for decision notifications being distributed via U.S. Mail.  Please contact the Border Field Office for more information on the final and/or exact dates of the protest/appeal period.  ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:10:21 PST</pubDate>
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<title>WAOR-55910 Renewal - Categorical Exclusion</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Guenther_Online_Final.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Guenther_Online_Final.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to grant a renewal right-of-way over an existing road to the applicant's adjacent land.  The original right-of-way was issued in August of 2000.  The road is located in T30N., R38E., Section 9, Portion of Lot 5, NW1/4NW1/4.  It is to be used for 1 to 5 years for commodity hauling, land management activities, and ingress and egress.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion</category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:34:13 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Palmer Lake Ranches -#0708 - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/0708_PalmerLake_Lease_Renewal_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/0708_PalmerLake_Lease_Renewal_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Notice of Field Manager's Proposed Decision for Renewal of Grazing Allotment # 0708 was issued on August 4, 2010. Any interested party may submit a protest under Sec. 43 CFR 4160.1 and 4160.2 until August 21, 2010. In accordance with 43 CFR 4160.3 (a), in the absence of a protest, this proposed decision will become the final decision of the Authorized Officer without further notice. The proposed action is to renew the grazing lease for allotment # 0708 for a period of 10 years (03/2010-02/2020) with the same terms and conditions as the lease that expired February 28, 2008. This allotment is a &quot;Custodial&quot; allotment with 747 acres of public land intermingled with private land owned or leased by the lessee. The allotment was renewed in 2008 under provisions of Section 116 of Public Law 106-291, which provided for renewal based on allowed use being the same as the previous lease period, and also contingent on completion of environmental analysis.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:41:11 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment Number 0722 - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/0722_Buchert_Lease_Renewal_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/0722_Buchert_Lease_Renewal_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Notice of Field Manager's Proposed Decision for Renewal of Grazing Allotment # 0722 was issued on August 3, 2010. Any interested party may submit a protest under Sec. 43 CFR 4160.1 and 4160.2 until August 25, 2010. In accordance with 43 CFR 4160.3 (a), in the absence of a protest, this proposed decision will become the final decision of the Authorized Officer without further notice. The proposed action is to renew the grazing lease for allotment # 0722 for a period of 10 years (03/2010-03/2020) with the same terms and conditions as the lease that expired February 28, 2008. The allotment was renewed in 2008 under provisions of Section 116 of Public Law 106-291, which provided for renewal based on allowed use being the same as the previous lease period, and also contingent on completion of environmental analysis.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:38:12 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Grazing Allotment #0762 Renewal - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Allotment_Renewal_0762_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Allotment_Renewal_0762_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Notice of Field Manager's Proposed Decision for Renewal of Grazing Allotment # 0762 was issued on August 3, 2010. Any interested party may submit a protest under Sec. 43 CFR 4160.1 and 4160.2 until August 21, 2010. In accordance with 43 CFR 4160.3 (a), in the absence of a protest, this proposed decision will become the final decision of the Authorized Officer without further notice. The proposed action is to renew the grazing lease for allotment # 0762 for a period of 10 years (03/2010-02/2020) with the same terms and conditions as the lease that expired February 28, 2009. The allotment was renewed in 2009 under provisions of Section 116 of Public Law 106-291, which provided for renewal based on allowed use being the same as the previous lease period, and also contingent on completion of environmental analysis.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:04:36 PST</pubDate>
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