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<title>OR/WA BLM Spokane Planning Documents</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 13:41:45 PDT</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>Konnowac Pass Sign and Gate Installation - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DR_CX_OR-134-2013-0019.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DR_CX_OR-134-2013-0019.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved project is the installation of a gate and &quot;No Shooting&quot; signs in the Konnowac Pass area as described in the attached Decision Record and Categorical Exclusion.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:56:54 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Watmough Bay Stabilization EA - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DR_FONSI_Watmough_Stabilization.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DR_FONSI_Watmough_Stabilization.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) determined that the Proposed Action Alternative does not constitute a major federal action which would significantly affect the quality of the human environment either individually or cumulatively when combined with other actions in the general area.
The Decision Record documents the decision to implement the Watmough Bay Shoreline Stabilization project as outlined in the Environmental Assessment for Watmough Bay Shoreline Stabilization.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 09:08:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Watmough Bay Stabilization EA - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Watmough_Bay_Shoreline_StabEA.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Watmough_Bay_Shoreline_StabEA.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The BLM is proposing to stabilize portions of the Watmough Bay shoreline with ballasted logs and plantings.  Concrete benchmarks will also be installed to facilitate the monitoring of shoreline erosion at the site.  ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:23:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Turnpoint Flag Pole Walkway and Platform Maintenance - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Turnpoint_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Turnpoint_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to implement the Turnpoint Flag Pole Walkway and Platform Maintenance project as described in the attaced Categorical Exclusion.  It is not anticipated that the project will cause any significant effects.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:07:10 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Entiat River Riparian Enhancement - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Entiat_Riparian_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Entiat_Riparian_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is the implementation of the Entiat River Riparian Enhancement Project as described in the attached Categorical Exclusion.  Reforestation within the project area will restore natural riparian functions benefiting fish, wildlife, and recreation.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:59:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Granite Construction Company Mine Reclamation Plan - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Granite_Mountain_Reclamation_DR_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Granite_Mountain_Reclamation_DR_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to implement the Granite Construction Company Mine/Reclamation Plan as describe in the attached Categorical Exclusion.  It is not anticipated that the project actions will have significant effects.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:53:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial Communications Sales and Service Right of Way  - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_67604_Industrial_Communications.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_67604_Industrial_Communications.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to grant Industrial Communications Sales and Service a right of way lease for a communications site located on Tekoa Mountain and road access to that site.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:37:29 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Yakima River Canyon Hazard Tree Removal - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/YRC_Hazard_Trees_Decision_and_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/YRC_Hazard_Trees_Decision_and_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The authorized action is the removal of dead or partially dead cottonwood trees from BLM recreation sites in the Yakima River Canyon.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:18:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Fishtrap Pile Burn - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Fishtrap_Pile_Burn_Scoping_Notice.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Fishtrap_Pile_Burn_Scoping_Notice.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This scoping notice summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to reduce hazardous fuels within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Federal actions must be analyzed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other relevant Federal and State laws and regulations to determine potential environmental consequences.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:23:48 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Right-of-Way Grant WAOR 67098 - Environmental Assessment / FONSI</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DouglasCoTLS_FONSI_EA.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DouglasCoTLS_FONSI_EA.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This report has been prepared in response to a right-of-way application filed by the Douglas County Transportation and Land Services department.  ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment / FONSI</category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:07:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Right-of-Way Grant WAOR 67098 - Environmental Assessment / FONSI</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DouglasCoTLS_FONSI_EA-Signed.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/DouglasCoTLS_FONSI_EA-Signed.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This report has been prepared in response to a right-of-way application filed by the Douglas County Transportation and Land Services department. ]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment / FONSI</category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:35:48 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Benton County PUD Fiber Optic Right-of-Way - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Decision_Letter_Grant_Approval_WAOR_67018.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Decision_Letter_Grant_Approval_WAOR_67018.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is the issuing of a right-of-way grant to Public Utilities District No. 1 of Benton County regarding the authorization of an aerial fiber optic cable on existing electrical transmission poles.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:31:25 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Foster Creek and Crane Road Fires Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation  - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/FosterCreek_CraneRoad_Combined.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/FosterCreek_CraneRoad_Combined.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[These documents outline the decision to implement the Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) broadcast seeding project on the Foster Creek and Crane Road fires]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:09:18 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Apache Pass Fire Emergency Stabilization - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Apache_Pass_DR_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Apache_Pass_DR_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved decision is the implementation the Apache Pass Fire Emergency Stabilization project as described in the attached document and shown on attached maps. This includes drill seeding on approximately 120 acres of old agriculture fields, broadcast seeding on approximately 180 acres of native rangeland where native vegetation is unlikely to recover naturally.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:16:12 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Split Rock Bench Installation - Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Split_Rock_Bench_Decision_DNA.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Split_Rock_Bench_Decision_DNA.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved decision is the installation of one concrete bench at the east edge of the Split Rock parking area, within the gravel picnic area as described in the attached document.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Documentation of NEPA Adequacy</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:43:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Skamania Hazard Tree Removal - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Skamania_Hazard_Trees_Decision_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Skamania_Hazard_Trees_Decision_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved decision is the authorization of the Skamania Hazard Tree project as described in the attached document (DOI-BLM-OR-134-2012-0039-CX) and shown in the attached maps.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:37:23 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Packer Creek Restoration and Vegetation Treatments - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Packer_Creek_Restoration_and_Veg_Treatment.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Packer_Creek_Restoration_and_Veg_Treatment.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved decision is to remove sediment and dense vegetation from Packer Creek and an adjacent side channel (2440 linear feet) to improve water flow to restored wetlands and a privately-owned well.  Secondly, it is approved to restore approximately 25 acres of old farmland dominated by poison hemlock and tall wheatgrass to more diverse native vegetation by employing methods of field cultivation, herbicide application (glyphosate, 2,4-D, and picloram via ground broadcast and spot application) and drill seeding.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:45:03 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Right-of-Way Grant WAOR 67292 - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grant_Approval_WAOR_67292_NoaNet.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Grant_Approval_WAOR_67292_NoaNet.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management Spokane District has approved a request by NoaNet for the installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable within Highway 28 right-of-way (ROW) near Lamont, Washington in Lincoln County. This request is part of the NoaNet Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) which brings broadband technology across Washington State to primarily rural areas.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:32:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Split Rock Willow Thinning - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Decision_Record_for_split_rock_willows_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Decision_Record_for_split_rock_willows_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Split Rock Willow Thinning project will improve views at the recreation site and maintain access for a variety of recreation opportunities. As described in the Categorical Exclusion Documentation, it is not anticipated that the project actions will have significant effects.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:32:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Split Rock Willow Thinning - Categorical Exclusion</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/CX_Form.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/CX_Form.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[BLM proposes to thin the willows to improve the aesthetics of the recreation area. Thinning the willows will provide better views of the lake and will make sitting at the picnic tables on the beach more enjoyable.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:28:15 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Patos Island Composting Toilets - Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Patos_Decision_Record_Final.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Patos_Decision_Record_Final.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This Decision Record describes the decision to approve the proposed action of the Patos Island Composting Toilets EA.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:09:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Patos Island Composting Toilets - Environmental Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/PatosCompostingToiletsEA_Final.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/PatosCompostingToiletsEA_Final.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This environmental assessment (EA) analyzes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to replace two existing pit toilets with two composting units (one double and one single unit), convert an existing vault toilet into a maintenance storage building, and construct an 82.02-foot toilet access path.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment</category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:03:33 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Patos Island Composting Toilets - Finding of No Significant Impact</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Patos_FONSI_Final.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Patos_FONSI_Final.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The BLM proposes to replace two pit toilets on Patos Island in San Juan County, WA, with two composting units and to convert an existing vault toilet into a maintenance storage building. Based on the effects discussed in the Patos Island Composting Toilets Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-OR-134-2011-0001-EA), the BLM has determined that the Proposed Action Alternative does not constitute a major federal action which would significantly affect the quality of the human environment either individually or cumulatively when combined with other actions in the general area.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Finding of No Significant Impact</category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:29:06 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Burbank Ranch Outbuilding Removal - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/BurbankStructureRemovalCX_9-13-12-2.doc.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/BurbankStructureRemovalCX_9-13-12-2.doc.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The purpose of this removal action is to eliminate hazards associated with the dilapidating structure at the Burbank Ranch site within Kittitas County.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:22:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Benton County PUD Right-of-Way Renewal - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_18152.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_18152.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[A right-of-way grant will be issued to Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County approving the renewal of the existing 115 kV Spukshowski Canyon electrical transmission line. The electrical transmission line granted herein is 75 feet wide, 749 feet long and contains 1.3 acres.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:20:04 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Lane Mountain Silica Mine South Pit Development - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Lane_Mountain_Silica_Scoping_07172012.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Lane_Mountain_Silica_Scoping_07172012.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to review and approve a modified plan of operations/reclamation (Plan or PoO) pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3809.431(a).]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:04:42 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Queen Seal Mine Waste Rock Removal - FONSI/Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Inman_Queen_Seal_Waste_Rock_Removal_EA.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Inman_Queen_Seal_Waste_Rock_Removal_EA.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is the authorization of the proposed Plan of Operations (PoO), with stipulations, for Michael Inman (MRJ Resources) to remove mine shaft waste rock from the dump located on the Federal parcel in the center of section 11, T. 29 N., R. 37 E. WM]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>FONSI/Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:25:25 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Russian Knapweed Bio-Control, Jaapiella ivannikovi - Environmental Assessment / FONSI</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Jaapiella_ivannikovi_FONSI2.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Jaapiella_ivannikovi_FONSI2.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The BLM is proposing to release a biological control agent, J. ivannikovi, for the control of Russian knapweed (A. repens), as a demonstration control project. The proposed location of the field release will be within the Goose Butte grazing allotment (00560), in Lincoln County, Washington. The legal description for the release is T. 21 N., R. 36 E. Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, and 30 W.M.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment / FONSI</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:07:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>WAOR 66933- Crown Resources Water Pipeline Right-of-Way  - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/CrownResourcesScopingNotice_5-24-12.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/CrownResourcesScopingNotice_5-24-12.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Crown Resources Corporation Water Pipeline Right-of-Way Application]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:09:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Turn Point Light Station Improvements - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/turn-point-dr.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/turn-point-dr.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved decision is to implement the Turn Point Lead-Based Paint Encapsulation project as described in the attached documents.  The structures at Turn Point contain lead-based paint that is in poor condition and is flaking off of the structures. The poor condition of the paint establishes the need for the action. The purpose of the action is to improve the condition of the paint coatings on the structures. This action meets the need and will accomplish the purpose for action.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 08:40:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Russian Knapweed Bio-Control, Jaapiella ivannikovi - Environmental Assessment / FONSI</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Jaapiella_ivannikovi_FONSI.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Jaapiella_ivannikovi_FONSI.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The BLM is proposing to release a biological control agent, J. ivannikovi, for the control of Russian knapweed (A. repens), as a demonstration control project.  The BLM independently evaluated the Environmental Assessment (EA) Field Release of Jaapiella ivannikovi (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), an Insect for Biological Control of Russian Knapweed (Acroptilon repens), in the Continental United States, prepared by the USDA APHIS in 2009, and found that it adequately addresses environmental impacts of the proposed action.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Environmental Assessment / FONSI</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:04:24 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Spokane Regional Emergency Communications System - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_66923_DR_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_66923_DR_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to grant a right-of-way for a communications facility and road access on Tekoa Mountain for the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications System.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:49:41 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Pearce-Reed Assignment and Renewal - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_39466_DR_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/WAOR_39466_DR_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved action is to authorize an assignment and renewal of a water pipeline and collection box right-of-way. Byron and Sandie Reed are applying for an assignment to a right-of-way for an existing water pipeline and collection box from Doug and Lucille Pearce.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:43:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Palmer Mountain Grazing Lease Renewal - Scoping Letter</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Palmer_EA_draft_scoping_notice.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Palmer_EA_draft_scoping_notice.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This information package summarizes a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to Renew the Palmer Mountain Grazing Lease in accordance with the provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Public Rangelands Improvement Act, Administrative Procedures Act, Spokane District Resource Management Plan, and the grazing regulations 43 CFR Part 4100.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Scoping Letter</category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:20:50 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Saddle Mountains OHV Boundary Fence - Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Decision_Record_Saddle_Mtn_Exclosure_CX.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/Decision_Record_Saddle_Mtn_Exclosure_CX.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The approved decision is to implement the Saddle Mountains Exclosure Fence project in order to protect threatened resources located in T15N-R24E.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record</category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:38 PDT</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/OR_134_07_EA_032_Letter.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/plans/files/OR_134_07_EA_032_Letter.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management Wenatchee Field Office is withdrawing the proposed decision for the Sulphur Canyon Allotment Grazing Management Plan in order to further clarify the specifics for this project. A new proposed decision will be issued once adjustments have been made.]]></description><category>Spokane</category><category>Decision Record</category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:16:23 PDT</pubDate>
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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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</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 PDT</pubDate>
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