BUTTE COUNTY FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE...Mar 27, 2017 · 3/6/2017 ___ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Version # _ APP # ___ 1. Project Description A. Statement of GO Activity The Plumas

BUTTE COUNTY FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

March 27, 2017 - 5:00 P.M. Meeting ITEM NO.

1.00 2.00 2.01 2.02

Call to order – Butte County Public Works Facility, 44 Bellarmine Ct., Chico, CA Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Roll Call – Members: Nick Repanich, Thad Walker, Teri Faulkner, Trish Puterbaugh, Pete Moak (voting Alt), Peggy Moak, Alternates: Vance Severin, Jim Shary, Bob Gage, Lindsay Wood Invited Guests: Lisa Grudzinski (BLM NCIP Project Manager), Sara Acridge (BLM Supervisory Resource Specialist), Daniel Lovato (Plumas NF Supervisor), Lee Anne Schramel (Plumas NF), Calli-Jane DeAnza (Butte County Fire Safe Council), Supervisor Teeter, Laura Page (Congressman La Malfa), Dave Derby (Cal Fire), Sarah Reynolds (BCRCD); Dennis Schmidt (Coordinating Committee), Kathleen Nelson (Almanor District Ranger, LNF) Self-Introduction of Forest Advisory Committee Members, Alternates, Guests and Public – 5 Min.

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Consent Agenda Review and approve minutes of 2-27-17 Agenda Bureau of Land Management: NW Integrated Resource Management Plan – Lisa Grudzinski – 40 min. Plumas National Forest Supervisor Daniel Lovato Q&A – 40 min. Butte County Fire Safe Council – Calli-Jane De Anza: Grant Application for Chipper Program/Tree Mortality Planning OHV Grants Discussion: Determine whether or not to send a comment letter in support of each grant – due April 7 Plumas National Forest Operations & Maintenance: $96,155/$34,140 match for 3 evaporative toilets at Gold Lake

Plumas National Forest – Restoration Pulga and Jordan Hill: 50,344/$18,080 match to block non=system OHV trails and

logging roads

Butte County Public Works, Planning & Development: $730,400/$258,320 match for NEPA planning for Granite Basin single track trails

Plumas County Public Works – Education & Safety Grant (brochures, events): $12,310/$9,350 match for public outreach, brochures, staff

Plumas County Public Works – High Lakes Trails Inventory: $14,547/$11,652 match for GIS Mapping of Plumas County High Lakes Trails

OHV Law Enforcement Grants: Butte County Sheriff - $22,826/$14,420 match = 630 staff hours, & equip maintenance;

Plumas County Sheriff - $121,900/$41,633 match = 1000 staff hours, 4-seat UTV and 2 snowmobile purchases

Butte County Sheriff Search & Rescue OHV Grant: $22,500/$10,000 match for Argo Avenger w Tracks-Jonesville Ski Park/High Lakes area

SOPA Review – Current Quarter: Discussion & required FAC action for projects affecting Butte County listed in 2017 SOPA Reports for Lassen and Plumas NF’s. (Chair) 10 Min

Brush Creek Salvage Project – Copy of Board Comment Letter – (INFORMATION ONLY)

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New Business – considerations for upcoming meeting agendas: Next meeting is April 24, Chico, 5:00 PM Trails Meeting Finalize General Plan Update Recommendations BCS Search & Rescue: SAR operations, successes, and future challenges Sierra Club Trails Guide – invite them to make a presentation F&W Service – Table Mountain Trail Public Comment (THE COMMITTEE IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM PRESENTED IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.)

Ground Operations

Project Description for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: USFS - Plumas National Forest

Application: Ground Operations

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1. Project Description

A. Statement of GO Activity

The Plumas National Forest is requesting funds from the California State Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program with the

goal of providing access to safe and well managed OHV and Off Snow Vehicle (OSV) programs. The purpose of this

ground operations grant application is to request funds to maintain and repair approximately 30 miles of roads and seven

miles of trail on the Feather River Ranger District, request funds to replace a vault toilet at the La Porte Warming Hut and

Staging Area and to fund the Plumas National Forests general operations for OHV staging areas, this includes funds for

the cost of supplies, services, contracts, and salaries for the period of 1/1/2018 to 12/31/2018.

The following activities will occur on designated FS maintenance level 2, mixed use OHV roads:

Erosion control/Drainage structures•

Tread maintenance•

Removing brush and down logs in the road prism•

Cleaning culverts and ditches to avoid erosion to the surface of the roads•

Grading where needed•

Reconstructing drainages when needed•

This work will be performed by the Plumas National Forest engineering staff, the equipment will be used as part of the

match.

The following activities will occur on or adjacent to designated OHV trails:

Brushing and logging out trail corridor•

Repair and installation of drainage structures and other erosion and sediment control measures

such as straw wattles

•

OHV and OSV repairs•

Tread Repair•

Signage repair and replacement•

Equipment for general maintenance (this includes a brush cutter, two person auger, and safety

equipment )

•

This application includes seven miles of OHV trails, this work will be performed by Forest Service employees with

assistance from volunteers.

The following activities will occur with the installation of a new prefabricated vault bathroom at the La Porte Warming

Hut/Staging area:

The excavation of the designated site in the northern portion of the staging area•

The installation of a double vault bathroom. This bathroom will be constructed to meet current

Forest Service accessibility standards and guidelines. This will include installation of an accessible

walkway

•

The pouring of asphalt and concrete to ensure features meet the California OHV commission’s

soils standards

•

The peak season of use for this site is during the winter when the parking lot serves as a staging area for over the snow

vehicles. It provides direct access to popular trails 9M04, 9M05 and 9M08 during summer months, as well as Over Snow

Vehicle (OSV) groomed trail access (See OSV Map). This structures also serves as a warming hut for the public,

volunteers maintain an enclosed wood burning stove that is surrounded by a seating area as well as two separate vault

toilets and supply shed. The bathroom has been closed due to a leaking vault. This leak is a serious sanitation concern. At

present, the vaults are closed and several portable toilets have been placed. These restrooms are funded by California

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State Parks OHV through an OSV agreement. The cost to replace the existing warming hut structures is greater than the

alternative which is installing a double vault prefabricated restroom in the northern portion of the parking lot (See Map).

The application also includes funding for the maintenance and management of five OHV staging and campgrounds - Four

Trees, Rogers Cow Camp, Little North Fork, Golden Trout, and Milsap Bar.

This includes:

Cleaning facilities on a weekly or biweekly basis (cleaning restrooms and removing trash from campgrounds)•

Monthly monitoring of drinking water quality at OHV campgrounds•

Installation of barriers to prevent OHV use where not permissible•

Facility maintenance and repair•

Maintain and install directional and informational signage and kiosks•

Toilet Pumping•

Installing a replacement gate at Milsap Bar Campground and replacement fire rings at some of the

OHV campsites

•

Repairs pertaining to safety and general site maintenance (i.e. hazard tree removal)•

Installing bear proof food lockers at Rogers Cow Camp (two campsites)•

This application also includes the cost of monitoring for protection of critical resources that pertain to the OHV trails in this

grant application. Monitoring will be performed with OHV funds by wildlife biologists, archeologist, hydrologists, soils

scientists, and recreation specialists. Soil and water quality monitoring are a critical part of the project to monitor project

activities and also provide a baseline for future ground operations activities. This specific project we are requesting funds

for improves OHV access to over 86,000 acres of public and private lands.

Project activity will also include county road maintenance by Butte County Public Works. These roads are open to OHV

and are within the project area within the Plumas National Forest boundary.

B. Relation of Proposed Project to OHV Recreation

The Plumas National Forest’s overall goal is to enhance OHV and OSV user’s experience. This will be done through

access to safe, well managed OHV routes, clean facilities and campgrounds, and educational materials that communicate

rules and regulations as well good practices determined through collaboration of the OHV community and the Forest

Service. These trails provide access to other recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, birding, fishing, camping,

and mountain biking.

Funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) would

support maintenance of facilities, trail and road repair (this includes tread repair, stabilization and improve drainage), and

trail condition monitoring. The work will be accomplished by Plumas National Forest employees and volunteers.

In order to provide sustainable recreation the Plumas National Forest the Plumas National Forest’s temporary and year

round workforce conduct trail surveys and provide safety and educational information to trail users.

The Forest Service is working closely with Butte County and user groups to develop priority list of roads, staging areas,

OHV campgrounds, and trails. Through this collaboration we will also plan volunteer days and trails events to increase

community engagement.

The Plumas National Forest is dedicated to sustainable technology. Forest Service policy gives preference to green

technology and recycled products will be purchased whenever possible.

C. Describe the size of the specific Project Area(s) in acres and/or miles

The Plumas National forest manages 1,197,900 acres of public land, of this area 34,850 acres are closed to OSV and

OHV use, this includes Bucks Lake Wilderness Area and the Feather River Wild and Scenic Area. The Plumas National

Forest also maintain over 185 miles of winter OSV groomed snowmobile trails (See OSV Map), 4,482 miles of OHV

summer routes, approximately 400 miles of dedicated OHV trails. The area closed to OSV and OHV use also includes 85

miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. For over 30 years Plumas National Forest in cooperation with the California Department of

Parks and Recreation Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division has enhanced OSV recreation, some

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grooming occurs on country closed snow-covered highways. There are approximately 160 miles of Over Snow Trails, 136

miles are groomed snow trails that are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteer snow groomers, these trails provide

access to 350,000 acres. The La Porte Staging area is the hub for OSV users on the Feather River Ranger District, this

site provides access to 80 miles of groomed over snow trails and over 100 miles of over snow trails (See La Porte Map).

D. Location and description of OHV opportunities

The Plumas National Forest provides access to year round recreational opportunities, and has a large population of

dedicated visitors due to our proximity to large population centers. Situated in the Sierra Nevada, just south of the

Cascade Range, the Plumas is versatile in its land features, uncrowded, and enhanced by a pleasant climate. Outdoor

enthusiasts are attracted year round to its many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys,

meadows, and lofty peaks. The Plumas National Forest provides access to 4,482 miles of roads and 400 miles of

dedicated OHV trails, these include Motorcycle, UTV, OSV, ATV, and 4x4 vehicles.

The Forest Service announced a new regulation on November 2, 2005, governing off-highway vehicles and other motor

vehicle use on national forests and grasslands. The Travel Management Final Rule requires each national forest or ranger

district to designate those roads, trails and areas open to motor vehicle use and display them on a Motor Vehicle Use Map

(MVUM, see attached).There are 4,482 total miles of motorized road, trail and area access on the Plumas National Forest

displayed on the MVUM.

The forest is within a two hour drive from Reno, NV, Sacramento, Yuba City, Marysville, Chico and Susanville, CA. The

Plumas National Forest is an ideal place to ride, with adventure, discovery, solitude, and beauty at every turn. Frequently

OHV/OSV use is combined with other activities for an expanded experience, such as hunting, geocaching, camping, or

general touring. Our snow grooming is one of the top programs in California.

2. Rerouting Requirements

Rerouting

(a) Does your project involve rerouting of any roads and trails? Yes No

If response to question (a) is 'Yes', a Project timeline, conceptual drawings and site plans are required (See

'Attachments' tab at the top of the screen)

If response to question (a) is 'No', skip details related to rerouting

3. District and County Information

A. California State Senate Districts

Select one or more of the California State Senate Districts where the proposed project activities will occur. Copyand Paste the URL (http://www.legislature.ca.gov/legislators_and_districts/districts/districts.html) in your browser todetermine the State Senate district(s).

State Senate 01 State Senate 02 State Senate 03 State Senate 04 State Senate 05








B. California State Assembly Districts

Select one or more of the California State Assembly Districts where the proposed project activities will occur. Copyand Paste the URL (http://www.legislature.ca.gov/legislators_and_districts/districts/districts.html) in your browser todetermine the State Assembly district(s).

State Assembly 01 State Assembly 02 State Assembly 03 State Assembly 04 State Assembly 05

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C. California Congressional Districts

Select one or more of the California Congressional Districts where the proposed project activities will occur. Copyand Paste the URL (https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/CA) in your browser to determine theCongressional district(s).

Congressional District 1 Congressional District 2 Congressional District 3 Congressional District 4


Congressional District 9 Congressional District10

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D. County

Select one or more of the California Counties where the proposed project activities will occur.

Alameda Alpine Amador Butte Calaveras Colusa

Contra Costa Del Norte El Dorado Fresno Glenn Humboldt

Imperial Inyo Kern Kings Lake Lassen

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Los Angeles Madera Marin Mariposa Mendocino Merced

Modoc Mono Monterey Napa Nevada Orange

Placer Plumas Riverside Sacramento San Benito SanBernardino

San Diego San Francisco San Joaquin San LuisObispo

San Mateo Santa Barbara

Santa Clara Santa Cruz Shasta Sierra Siskiyou Solano

Sonoma Stanislaus Sutter Tehama Trinity Tulare

Tuolumne Ventura Yolo Yuba

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Project Cost Estimate

Project Cost Estimate for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: USFS - Plumas National Forest


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APPLICANT NAME : USFS - Plumas National Forest

PROJECT TITLE : Ground Operations PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-02-13-G01

PROJECT TYPE :Law Enforcement Restoration Education & Safety Acquisition

Development Ground Operations Planning

PROJECT DESCRIPTION :

The Plumas National Forest is requesting funds from the California State Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program with the goal of providing access to safe

and well managed OHV and Off Snow Vehicle (OSV) programs. The purpose of this ground operations grant application is to request funds to maintain

and repair approximately 30 miles of roads and seven miles of trail on the Feather River Ranger District, request funds to replace a vault toilet at the La

Porte Warming Hut and Staging Area and to fund the Plumas National Forests general operations for OHV staging areas, this includes funds for the cost

of supplies, services, contracts, and salaries for the period of 1/1/2018 to 12/31/2018.

The following activities will occur on designated FS maintenance level 2, mixed use OHV roads:

Erosion control/Drainage structures•

Tread maintenance•

Removing brush and down logs in the road prism•

Cleaning culverts and ditches to avoid erosion to the surface of the roads•

Grading where needed•

Reconstructing drainages when needed•

This work will be performed by the Plumas National Forest engineering staff, the equipment will be used as part of the match.

The following activities will occur on or adjacent to designated OHV trails:

Brushing and logging out trail corridor•

Repair and installation of drainage structures and other erosion and sediment control measures such as straw wattles•

OHV and OSV repairs•

Tread Repair•

Signage repair and replacement•

Equipment for general maintenance (this includes a brush cutter, two person auger, and safety equipment )•

This application includes seven miles of OHV trails, this work will be performed by Forest Service employees with assistance from volunteers.

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The following activities will occur with the installation of a new prefabricated vault bathroom at the La Porte Warming Hut/Staging area:

The excavation of the designated site in the northern portion of the staging area•

The installation of a double vault bathroom. This bathroom will be constructed to meet current Forest Service accessibility

standards and guidelines. This will include installation of an accessible walkway

•

The pouring of asphalt and concrete to ensure features meet the California OHV commission’s soils standards•

The peak season of use for this site is during the winter when the parking lot serves as a staging area for over the snow vehicles. It provides direct access

to popular trails 9M04, 9M05 and 9M08 during summer months, as well as Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) groomed trail access (See OSV Map). This

structures also serves as a warming hut for the public, volunteers maintain an enclosed wood burning stove that is surrounded by a seating area as well as

two separate vault toilets and supply shed. The bathroom has been closed due to a leaking vault. This leak is a serious sanitation concern. At present, the

vaults are closed and several portable toilets have been placed. These restrooms are funded by California State Parks OHV through an OSV agreement.

The cost to replace the existing warming hut structures is greater than the alternative which is installing a double vault prefabricated restroom in the

northern portion of the parking lot (See Map).

The application also includes funding for the maintenance and management of five OHV staging and campgrounds - Four Trees, Rogers Cow Camp, Little

North Fork, Golden Trout, and Milsap Bar.

This includes:

Cleaning facilities on a weekly or biweekly basis (cleaning restrooms and removing trash from campgrounds)•

Monthly monitoring of drinking water quality at OHV campgrounds•

Installation of barriers to prevent OHV use where not permissible•

Facility maintenance and repair•

Maintain and install directional and informational signage and kiosks•

Toilet Pumping•

Installing a replacement gate at Milsap Bar Campground and replacement fire rings at some of the OHV campsites•

Repairs pertaining to safety and general site maintenance (i.e. hazard tree removal)•

Installing bear proof food lockers at Rogers Cow Camp (two campsites)•

This application also includes the cost of monitoring for protection of critical resources that pertain to the OHV trails in this grant application. Monitoring will

be performed with OHV funds by wildlife biologists, archeologist, hydrologists, soils scientists, and recreation specialists. Soil and water quality monitoring

are a critical part of the project to monitor project activities and also provide a baseline for future ground operations activities. This specific project we are

requesting funds for improves OHV access to over 86,000 acres of public and private lands.

Project activity will also include county road maintenance by Butte County Public Works. These roads are open to OHV and are within the project area

within the Plumas National Forest boundary.

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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Line Item Qty Rate UOM Grant Req. Match Inkind Total

DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. Lead Recreation Technician 240.0000 40.870 HRS 9,809.00 0.00 0.00 9,809.00

2. Recreation Officer 80.0000 37.600 HRS 3,008.00 0.00 0.00 3,008.00

3. Public Services Staff Officer 120.0000 41.250 HRS 0.00 4,950.00 0.00 4,950.00

4. Seasonal Recreation Technicians 1440.0000 17.500 HRS 25,200.00 0.00 0.00 25,200.00

5. Lead Archeologist 40.0000 46.880 HRS 1,875.00 0.00 0.00 1,875.00

6. Biologist/Wildlife 32.0000 38.750 HRS 1,240.00 0.00 0.00 1,240.00

7. Forest Wildlife Biologist 16.0000 56.750 HRS 908.00 0.00 0.00 908.00

8. Hydrologist 24.0000 45.250 HRS 1,086.00 0.00 0.00 1,086.00

9. Hydrology Technician 80.0000 22.500 HRS 1,800.00 0.00 0.00 1,800.00

10. Volunteer Work 500.0000 23.560 HRS 0.00 11,780.00 0.00 11,780.00

Total for Staff 44,926.00 16,730.00 0.00 61,656.00

2 Contracts

1. Toilet Pumping

Notes : This is for Milsap, Golden Trout, Little

Northfork, Rogers Cowcamp, Four Trees, and

Laporte Staging Areas.

6.0000 2000.000 EA 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 12,000.00

2. Garbage Service 1.0000 300.000 EA 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00

3. Rip Rap Materials for Drainage Str 1.0000 30000.000 EA 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00

4. La Porte Vault Toilet

Notes : This includes delivery and placement of

prefabricated vault toilet for the La Porte Staging

Area.

45000.0000 1.000 EA 45,000.00 0.00 0.00 45,000.00

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Total for Contracts 87,300.00 0.00 0.00 87,300.00

3 Materials / Supplies

1. Toilet Paper, cleaning supplies 50.0000 40.000 EA 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00

2. Signs and Posts 60.0000 50.000 EA 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00

3. Hand Tools 20.0000 40.000 EA 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00

4. Tread Lightly Materials 1.0000 500.000 PKG 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00

5. Saw Equipment (chains, draw cord) 3.0000 150.000 EA 450.00 0.00 0.00 450.00

6. OSV & OHV Safety Safety Riding Equ 1.0000 800.000 EA 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00

7. Misc Safety Equipment (gloves, har 1.0000 1000.000 EA 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00

8. Road Base for toilet 1.0000 1200.000 EA 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00

9. Concrete 1.0000 1000.000 EA 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00

10. Bear Proof Food Lockers (Rogers) 2.0000 1000.000 EA 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00

11. Barriers for OHV Campgrounds 20.0000 120.000 EA 2,400.00 0.00 0.00 2,400.00

12. Fire Rings for OHV campgrounds 5.0000 300.000 EA 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00

13. Straw Wattles 1.0000 400.000 PKG 400.00 0.00 0.00 400.00

Total for Materials / Supplies 17,050.00 0.00 0.00 17,050.00

4 Equipment Use Expenses

1. ATV, MC, OSV repairs/annual mainte 6.0000 500.000 EA 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00

2. FR Vehicle Mileage (0839) 6000.0000 0.430 MI 2,580.00 0.00 0.00 2,580.00

3. FR Vehicle Milage (0851) 3000.0000 0.430 MI 1,290.00 0.00 0.00 1,290.00

Total for Equipment Use Expenses 6,870.00 0.00 0.00 6,870.00

5 Equipment Purchases

1. Milsap Bar Replacement Gate 1.0000 3000.000 EA 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00

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2. Brush Cutter 1.0000 1100.000 EA 1,100.00 0.00 0.00 1,100.00

3. Hedge Trimmer and accessories 1.0000 1000.000 PKG 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00

4. 2 person gas powered Auger 1.0000 1869.000 EA 1,869.00 0.00 0.00 1,869.00

Total for Equipment Purchases 6,969.00 0.00 0.00 6,969.00

6 Others

1. Road Crew Level 2 Roads Equipment/

Notes : This is for Feather River Ranger District

Road Crew Equipment & Labor

1.0000 93500.000 PKG 68,500.00 25,000.00 0.00 93,500.00

2. Equip/labor time for la porte toil 1.0000 18000.000 MISC 0.00 18,000.00 0.00 18,000.00

3. Butte County OHV Road Maintenance 1.0000 30000.000 MISC 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00

4. Drinking Water Testing for OHV Cam 1.0000 500.000 YR 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00

Total for Others 69,000.00 73,000.00 0.00 142,000.00

Total Program Expenses 232,115.00 89,730.00 0.00 321,845.00

TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES 232,115.00 89,730.00 0.00 321,845.00

INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs

1. Indirect Costs-Administrative Support 450.0000 22.000 HRS 9,900.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00

Total Indirect Costs 9,900.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES 9,900.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 242,015.00 89,730.00 0.00 331,745.00

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Project Cost Summary for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: USFS - Plumas National Forest


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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Category Grant Req. Match Inkind Total Narrative

DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 44,926.00 16,730.00 0.00 61,656.00

2 Contracts 87,300.00 0.00 0.00 87,300.00

3 Materials / Supplies 17,050.00 0.00 0.00 17,050.00

4 Equipment Use Expenses 6,870.00 0.00 0.00 6,870.00

5 Equipment Purchases 6,969.00 0.00 0.00 6,969.00

6 Others 69,000.00 73,000.00 0.00 142,000.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 9,900.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00

Total Indirect Costs 9,900.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES 9,900.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00


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Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: USFS - Plumas National Forest


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1. Project Cost Estimate - Q 1. (Auto populates from Cost Estimate)

1. As calculated on the Project Cost Estimate, the percentage of the Project costs covered by theApplicant is:

3

(Note: This field will auto-populate once the Cost Estimate and Evaluation Criteria are Validated.)

76% or more (10 points)

51% - 75% (5 points)

26% - 50% (3 points)

25% (Match minimum) (No points)

2. Failure to Complete - Q 2.

2. Failure to complete the Project would result in: 8

(Check all that apply) - Scoring: Maximum of 8 points

Loss of OHV Opportunity (6 points)

Negative impact to cultural sites (2 points)

Damage to special-status species or other sensitive habitat (2 points)

Potential trespass (2 points)

Additional damage to Facilities (1 point)

Provide a detailed explanation for each statement that was checked:

Failure to secure project funding would result in deferred maintenance and the possible closure of bathrooms atOHV staging areas this would negatively impact access to OHV opportunities resulting in overall loss of OHVopportunities on Plumas National Forest. When these developed sites are not visited regularly vandalism canoccur. The funding for forest service staff to service sites has been proven to prevent this type of damage. Themaintenance activities that would take place in this proposal will prevent degradation in sensitive plant and animalhabitat and culturally important sites. If this project is not funded there will be negative impacts to these resources.We are also requesting funding for barriers and signage for developed recreation sites, roads, and trails todelineate routes and educate riders and prevent trespassing on private land and administrative sites.

3. Sustain OHV Opportunity - Q 3.

3. The Project would sustain OHV Opportunity by: 13

(Check all that apply)

Maintaining trail or road tread (5 points)

Installing or repairing erosion control features (3 points)

Providing traffic control and/or educational signage (3 points)

Maintaining multi use (ATV, Dirt Bikes, 4x4, etc) (1 point)

Providing varied levels of riding difficulty (1 point)

4. Public Input - Q 4.

4. The Project was developed with public input prior to the preliminary Application filing deadline.Identify date(s) of meetings and participants. Do not include internal agency meetings ormeetings that occurred more than 12 months prior to filing the preliminary Application. Publicinput employed the following:

2

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The Applicant initiated and conducted publicly noticed meeting(s) with the general public to discuss Project (1point)

The Applicant had meeting(s) with mulitiple distinct stakeholders (1 point)


The Plumas National Forest presented the project proposal to the Butte County Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)for review. The initial meeting with Forest Supervisor Daniel Lovato 1/11/17 reviewed project goals; the secondmeeting 2/23/17 the Plumas National Forest presented the specific proposed project for public input at the publiclyannounced and attended Butte County FAC meeting. The proposal was also developed and reviewed inpartnership with Butte County Public Works and the Butte County Resource Conservation District.

5. Utilization of Partnerships - Q 5.

5. The Project will utilize partnerships to successfully accomplish the Project. Identify the number ofgroups or organizations that will actively participate in the Project. Partners cannot include anyunit of the OHMVR Division, subcontractors, or any participants being paid by this OHV Grantand Cooperative Agreement.

4

(Check the one most appropriate)

4 or more (4 points)

2 to 3 (2 points)

1 (1 point)

None (No points)

List each partner organization(s) separately and provide a detailed explanation for how each partner(s) willparticipate in the Project:

Butte County RCD will be partnering on volunteer events and coordinationButte County Public Works will be partnering with Plumas to provide match for this Ground Operations applicationLaPorte Snowmobile Club supports the La Porte snow-grooming programOphir Gopher Jeep Club will be assisting with maintaining OHV campgrounds and routes.

6. Impact to Natural and Cultural Resources - Q 6.

6. The Project will avoid and/or minimize impact to natural and cultural resources by: 6

(Check all that apply) - Scoring: Maximum of 7 points

Controlling OHV use (i.e. signage, route delineation, etc.) (1 point)

Protecting water quality (1 point)

Providing an alternative to wet crossings where appropriate (1 point)

Protecting special-status species (1 point)

Re-routing trails to divert away from riparian/wetlands areas (1 point)

Providing sanitary facilities (1 point)

Protecting cultural site(s) (1 point)

Site design precludes the need for the above measures (7 points)


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The Plumas National Forest's overall goal is to enhance OHV user's experience. This will be done through accessto safe, well managed trails, clean facilities and campgrounds, and educational materials that communicate rulesand regulations as well good practices developed through collaboration of the OHV community and the forestservice. In order to provide sustainable recreation the Plumas National Forest's temporary and year roundworkforce conduct trail surveys and provide safety and educational information to trail users. We will also bemaintaining/replacing signage and barriers to protect archaeological sites. Project will maintain sanitary OHVstaging areas/campgrounds.

Work will also assist in route delineate, protecting several FS listed sensitive plants, species of concern that arefound along the road and trail corridor.Drainage work on maintenance level two roads will harden crossings and prevent wheels in the water. This andsignage will assist with water quality and follow FS BMPs.

7. Recycled Materials - Q 7.

7. The Project incorporates recycled materials by utilizing: 4


Barrier materials which include recycled content or materials obtained onsite (1 point)

Signs, sign posts or education kiosks which use products with recycled content (1 point)

Erosion control features which use materials with recycled content (1 point)

Paper used for trail maps which includes recycled content (1 point)

Other products with recycled content (Specify) (1 point)

8. Motorized Access - Q 8.

8. The Project improves and/or maintains facilities that provide motorized access to the followingnonmotorized recreation opportunities:

6

(Check all that apply) - Scoring: 2 points each, up to a maximum of 6 points

Camping Birding

Hiking Equestrian trails

Fishing Rock Climbing

Hunting Other (specify)

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A. List of Restoration Activities

This project proposes the restoration of unauthorized OHV routes where usage has demonstrated threats to sensitive

plants and cultural resources. The user-created routes included in this restoration project are not included in the Plumas

National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD),

(2010) and the Plumas National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) . Results from trail monitoring will inform future

restoration projects.

Restoration projects will focus on effectively closing illegal routes, improving effectiveness of current closure points,

installing trail signage, and disguising visible sections of trail using slash and other onsite native materials. Project

monitoring will provide data for the revision of restoration methods to ensure effectiveness of route closures. Restoration

projects will take place in six areas, five with the primary goal of protecting sensitive plant communities and two to protect

cultural resources. Sites will be patrolled and monitored following restoration treatments to monitor barrier effectiveness

and provide OHV user education.

Fowler, Goat Mountain, Lumpkin Ridge, and Jordan Hill-

These areas are proposed for restoration due to the threats of OHV recreation to sensitive and watch list species as

classified by the Forest Service including Hutchison’s Lewisia (Lewisia kelloggii ssp. hutchisonii), Butte County frittilary

(Fritillaria eastwoodiae), Lewis’ Groundsel (Packera eurycephala var. lewisrosei), Ahart’s Buckwheat (Ergionum

umbellatum var. ahartii), Sierra Erigeron (Erigeron petrophilus var. sierrensis), and Feltleaf Violet (Viola tomentosa).

Restoration will focus on a combination of placing boulders or wooden barriers to restrict access, along with brush and

other natural materials to disguise OHV routes within the line of site from main roads. Many of these locations are in flat

areas which have not already undergone any restoration work. By restricting access and installing both signs and barriers

preventing entry, the sensitive plants will be able to undergo natural revegetation without disturbance.

Robinson Mill/Mine, and Pulga Road /Concow-

These sites are proposed for restoration due to threats of OHV recreation on cultural resources. Both of these areas

contain historic and prehistoric resources, they will be restored by restricting access through the placement of boulders,

installation of signs, and placement of natural materials to camouflage the unauthorized routes from the road, and

discourage access by motorized vehicles through the sites. The sites located in the Pulga Rd./Concow area (also known

as Cresta) have undergone past restoration efforts, this project will be implementing improvements to past restoration

work.

Project activities include the purchase of a Trimble GPS unis. This GPS unit will be used for mapping current restoration

area needs and monitoring of project success. The equipment will also be used for future restoration planning.

B. Describe how the proposed Project relates to OHV Recreation and how OHV Recreation caused the damage:

The project areas were not included in the Plumas National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact

Statement and Record of Decision (2010) due to their proximity to sensitive resources and the threat that off-route use

would have to wildlife, plant and historical resources. The Forest Service announced a new regulation on November 2,

2005, governing off-highway vehicles and other motor vehicle use on national forests and grasslands. The Travel

Management Final Rule requires each national forest or ranger district to designate those roads, trails and areas open to

motor vehicle use and display them on a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

The areas designated in this proposal are all located in areas of high OHV use on illegal routes where there is

documented resource damage. Unauthorized OHV travel in these areas has caused erosion, which contributes to

degradation of rare plant communities and leaves historic and prehistoric cultural resources vulnerable to damage and

destruction. Trespass and vandalism of unauthorized routes prevents these routes from stabilizing and revegetating and

can introduce noxious and invasive weeds which can pose a threat to native species of concern.

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or intentionally following these illegal OHV routes. By repairing existing issues, the goal is to prevent new recreational

travel patterns from becoming entrenched as recreationists continue to utilize these damaging and at times unsafe

unauthorized routes.

This proposal is a part of a larger effort by the Plumas National Forest to provide high quality OHV recreational activities

while minimizing and avoiding those areas and routes that provide undue resource damage.

C. Describe the size of the specific Project Area(s) in acres and/or miles

Goat Mountain - Project area containing unauthorized routes is roughly 200 acres although project work will be

completed on less than 1 acre of land total. Rocks will be placed along a “non-system” road (U989) that connects to flat

areas with rare plants.

Fowler - Project will include blocking off a 1.5 mi. logging temp road at an access point located along Forest Road

23N65Y. Routes in this area are located within a proposed Special Interest Area (SIA). While this area is not currently

within the boundaries of an official SIA, the proposed SIA recommendation is that OHV usage is discouraged in this area

due to unique geological and botanical features.

Jordan Hill - Project area (less than 1 acre) is confined to placing appropriate barriers and signage along Jordan Hill

Road to protect sensitive and watch list species along the road.

Pulga/Cresta – Project Area includes between 2 to 3 miles of unofficial routes that have undergone previous restoration

work. Project area will be less than 1 acre, focusing mainly on improving the route closures at trailheads already in place

Robinson Mill/Mine – The cultural resources surrounding Robinson Mill and Robinson Mine cover a roughly 100 acre

area, although project work will occur in a smaller area to efficiently address OHV access concerns.

Lumpkin Ridge – Project will include placing barriers along Forest Road 20N15 at multiple points to prevent access to

areas with sensitive plant communities. Project area will be less than 1 acre.

D. Monitoring and Methodology

Monitoring will be conducted by Forest recreation staff and Forest resource specialists who will assist in the process of

monitoring site selection and restoration treatments. Specialists will use field data to determine the effectiveness of

restoration treatments and will adjust these treatments if necessary.

Monitoring of restoration will use the following methodologies:

Survey/monitoring will document observations in OHV route condition which includes noting visible tire tracks, and reports

from the public and first-hand observation. If OHV use is still reported after the restoration actions have been made or if

resources are not showing signs of improvement additional restoration actions will be completed incorporating appropriate

strategies to meet project success criteria. Any reports which require staff to address project efficacy concerns will be

documented via photo and GPS.

Photo points will be established prior to project implementation. Pre and post photos will be used to determine the

effectiveness of restoration treatments at improving bare soil and vegetation conditions. Patrol and monitoring priority will

be given to sites with a demonstrated high level of use by OHV users.

E. List of Reports

The Reports are as Follows:

Plumas National Forest Public Motorized Travel Management Plan (2010)•

Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (2010)•

On November 9, 2005, the Forest Service published final travel management regulations (70 Federal Register 216,

November 9, 2005). Subpart B of the final Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212) requires designation of roads and trails

for motor vehicle use. To designate a road or trail for motorized use, it must first be added to the National Forest

Transportation System (NFTS). Part 261 – Prohibitions, Subpart A (36 CFR 261.13) of the final rule, prohibits the use of

motor vehicles off designated roads, trails and areas, as well as use of motor vehicles on roads and trails that is not

consistent with the designations.

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F. Goals, Objectives and Methodology / Peer Reviews

This is not a scientific research project or cultural study.

G. Plan for Protection of Restored Area

Areas restored under this grant will be a primary focus for Forest recreation staff as they engage in patrols as a part of

ongoing monitoring, enforcement and education activities.

Sites with a high level of illegal trail use will be monitored regularly during the peak visitation season (May- October). As

part of this restoration project, barriers will be placed to prevent vehicles from entering into closed areas and signage will

be installed and maintained to discourage entry to these areas and prevent further resource damage. Monitoring protocol

as described above will highlight areas showing signs of ongoing usage and will be addressed with a revised restoration

treatment.

H. Soil Control Efforts

Restoration efforts are focused protecting resources, this includes protecting water and soil quality. This project will not

generate soil loss or cause erosion, the long term result will be a decrease in soil disturbance by limiting off route/road

access. All work conducted for this project will adhere to resource protection measures (RPMs) and best management

practices (BMPs). These Forest Service National Best Management Practices include: BMP 1.14 – Special Erosion-

prevention Measures on Disturbed Land, BMP 2.13 – Erosion control plan, BMP 4.7.1-4.7.9 – Off-Highway Vehicle

Facilities and, BMP 5.1 – Soil-disturbing Treatments on the Contour, and BMP 5.4 – Revegetation of Surface-disturbed

Areas.

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APPLICANT NAME : USFS - Plumas National Forest

PROJECT TITLE : FRRD Restoration PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-02-13-R01




This project proposes the restoration of unauthorized OHV routes where usage has demonstrated threats to sensitive plants and cultural resources. The

user-created routes included in this restoration project are not included in the Plumas National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental

Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD), (2010) and the Plumas National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) . Results from trail

monitoring will inform future restoration projects.

Restoration projects will focus on effectively closing illegal routes, improving effectiveness of current closure points, installing trail signage, and disguising

visible sections of trail using slash and other onsite native materials. Project monitoring will provide data for the revision of restoration methods to ensure

effectiveness of route closures. Restoration projects will take place in six areas, five with the primary goal of protecting sensitive plant communities and

two to protect cultural resources. Sites will be patrolled and monitored following restoration treatments to monitor barrier effectiveness and provide OHV

user education.

Fowler, Goat Mountain, Lumpkin Ridge, and Jordan Hill-

These areas are proposed for restoration due to the threats of OHV recreation to sensitive and watch list species as classified by the Forest Service

including Hutchison’s Lewisia (Lewisia kelloggii ssp. hutchisonii), Butte County frittilary (Fritillaria eastwoodiae), Lewis’ Groundsel (Packera eurycephala

var. lewisrosei), Ahart’s Buckwheat (Ergionum umbellatum var. ahartii), Sierra Erigeron (Erigeron petrophilus var. sierrensis), and Feltleaf Violet (Viola

tomentosa). Restoration will focus on a combination of placing boulders or wooden barriers to restrict access, along with brush and other natural materials

to disguise OHV routes within the line of site from main roads. Many of these locations are in flat areas which have not already undergone any restoration

work. By restricting access and installing both signs and barriers preventing entry, the sensitive plants will be able to undergo natural revegetation without

disturbance.

Robinson Mill/Mine, and Pulga Road /Concow-

These sites are proposed for restoration due to threats of OHV recreation on cultural resources. Both of these areas contain historic and prehistoric

resources, they will be restored by restricting access through the placement of boulders, installation of signs, and placement of natural materials to

camouflage the unauthorized routes from the road, and discourage access by motorized vehicles through the sites. The sites located in the Pulga

Rd./Concow area (also known as Cresta) have undergone past restoration efforts, this project will be implementing improvements to past restoration

work.

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Project activities include the purchase of a Trimble GPS unis. This GPS unit will be used for mapping current restoration area needs and monitoring of

project success. The equipment will also be used for future restoration planning.

Line Item Qty Rate UOM Grant Req. Match Inkind Total

DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. Recreation Technician/OHV Technici 144.0000 40.860 HRS 5,884.00 0.00 0.00 5,884.00

2. Recreation Officer 64.0000 37.500 HRS 2,400.00 0.00 0.00 2,400.00

3. Public Services Staff Officer 64.0000 41.250 HRS 0.00 2,640.00 0.00 2,640.00

4. Lead Archeologist 80.0000 46.880 HRS 3,750.00 0.00 0.00 3,750.00

5. Temp Archeologist 96.0000 21.880 HRS 2,100.00 0.00 0.00 2,100.00

6. Botanist 96.0000 35.000 HRS 3,360.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00

7. Road Crew Supervisor 48.0000 39.380 HRS 1,890.00 0.00 0.00 1,890.00

8. Road Crew Laborer 192.0000 25.000 HRS 4,800.00 0.00 0.00 4,800.00

Total for Staff 24,184.00 2,640.00 0.00 26,824.00

2 Contracts

1. Boulder Purchase/Delivery 15.0000 1000.000 MISC 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00


1. Signs 6.0000 500.000 EA 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00

2. Lumber 2.0000 1000.000 EA 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00

3. Post Hole Digger 4.0000 40.000 EA 160.00 0.00 0.00 160.00



1. 4x4 Vehicle 2000.0000 0.470 MI 0.00 940.00 0.00 940.00

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2. Road Crew Vehicles 1.0000 5000.000 MISC 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00

3. Equipment Use Backhoe, Truck & Tra 10.0000 800.000 DAY 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00

Total for Equipment Use Expenses 0.00 13,940.00 0.00 13,940.00


1. Trimble GPS Unit 1.0000 2500.000 EA 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00

6 Others



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs

1. Indirect Costs-Admin Support 1.0000 5000.000 MISC 3,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 5,000.00

Total Indirect Costs 3,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 5,000.00

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES 3,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 5,000.00


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Project Cost Summary for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: USFS - Plumas National Forest


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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 24,184.00 2,640.00 0.00 26,824.00

2 Contracts 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00


4 Equipment Use Expenses 0.00 13,940.00 0.00 13,940.00


6 Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 3,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 5,000.00




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Evaluation Criteria



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3



51% - 75% (5 points)

26% - 50% (3 points)


2. Natural and Cultural Resources - Q 2.

2. Natural and Cultural Resources - Failure to fund the Project will result in adverse impacts to: 9


Domestic Water supply (e.g., municipal reservior, canal, well) (4 points)

Archeological and historical resources identified in the California Register of Historical Resources or theNational Register of Historic Places (3 points)

Stream or other watercourse (3 points)

Soils - Site actively eroding ( 2 points)

Sensitive areas (e.g., wilderness, riparian, wetlands, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)) -Enter NUMBER of sensitive habitats: (2 points each, up to a maximum of 6) [2]

Threatened and Endangered (T&E) listed species - Enter NUMBER of T&E species: (2 points each, up to amaximum of 6)

Other special-status species (See HMP Part 2, Section II) - Enter NUMBER of special-status species: (1point each, up to a maximum of 3) [3]

Project is solely for Restoration Planning (No points)

Provide a detailed explanation regarding the type and severity of impacts that might occur relative to eachstatement that was checked:

The Cultural/archeological resources at Robinson Mill and Pulga/ Concow are located in areas with high illegalOHV travel and are at risk of damage due to the off-route riding. There is a high severity of need in these areas,especially to the Robinson Mill site due to impacts from OHV riders camping adjacent to resources.

There is active erosion/tire tracks due to current illegal OHV use. Illegal use at the Pulga site impacts a riparianarea, and MF Feather River Wild and Scenic River.

This project will protect 6 special status species according to the Forest Service rare and sensitive plantsclassifications. Hutchison's Lewisia (Lewisia kelloggii ssp. hutchisonii), Butte County frittilary (Fritillariaeastwoodiae), Lewis' Groundsel (Packera eurycephala var. lewisrosei) and Ahart's Buckwheat (Ergionumumbellatum var. ahartii) are classified as Forest Service Sensitive Species. Sierra Erigeron (Erigeron petrophilusvar. sierrensis) and Feltleaf Violet (Viola tomentosa) are classified as Watchlist species.

3. Reason for Project - Q 3.

3. Reason for the Project: 4


Protect special-status species or cultural site (4 points)

Restore natural resource system damaged by OHV activity (4 points)

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OHV activity in a closed area (3 points)

Alternative measures attempted, but failed (2 points)

Management decision (1 point)

Scientific and cultural studies (1 point)

Planning efforts associated with Restoration (1 point)

Provide name and date of reference document:

-Plumas National Forest Public Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (August2010)-Record of Decision (ROD ) Plan (August, 2010).

4. Measures to Ensure Success - Q 4.

4. Measures to ensure success – The Project makes use of the following elements to ensuresuccessful implementation:

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Site monitoring to prevent additional damage (2 points)

Construction of barriers and other traffic control devices (2 points)

Use of native plants and materials (2 points)

Incorporation of universally recognized “Best Management Practices” (2 points)

Educational signage (2 points)

Identification of alternate OHV routes to ensure that OHV activities will not reoccur in restored area (2 points)

Project is solely for Restoration Planning (No points)


Site Monitoring to prevent additional damage- Site monitoring will be incorporated into patrols and conducted byspecialists after restoration project takes place to monitor the effectiveness of trail closures.Construction of Barriers - Barriers will be placed at sites which do not already have a barrier in place and where itis feasible given the terrain at access points.Use of Native Plants and Materials - Brush will be collected and from the areas surrounding closure points andspread along the line of sight from the trailhead to disguise the existence of routes.Incorporation of universally recognized Best Management Practices - Plumas National Forest road Road Crewsand any contractors will follow guidelines from the "National Best Management Practices for Water QualityManagement on National Forest System Lands" technical guide as outlined in sections "Rec - 4 Motorized andNon-motorized Trails" and "Fac-10 Facility site reclamation."Educational Signage - The project includes the placement of signag

5. Publicly Reviewed Plan - Q 5.

5. Is there a publicly reviewed and adopted plan (e.g., wilderness designation, land managementplans, route designation decisions) that supports the need for the Restoration Project?

5


No (No points)

Yes (5 points)

Provide a name and date of plan:

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-Plumas National Forest Public Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (August2010)-Record of Decision (ROD) (August, 2010).On November 9, 2005, the Forest Service published final travel management regulations (70 Federal Register 216,November 9, 2005). Subpart B of the final TravelManagement Rule (36 CFR 212) requires designation of roads and trails for motor vehicle use. Todesignate a road or trail for motorized use, it must first be added to the National ForestTransportation System (NFTS). Part 261 ? Prohibitions, Subpart A (36 CFR 261.13) of the finalrule, prohibits the use of motor vehicles off designated roads, trails and areas, as well as use ofmotor vehicles on roads and trails that is not consistent with the designations.

6. Primary Funding Source - Q 6.

6. Primary funding source for future operational costs associated with the Project will be: 3


Applicant’s or Land Manager's operational budget (5 points)

Volunteer support and/or donations (4 points)

Combination of OHV Trust Funds and operational budget (3 points)

Other Grant funding (2 points)

OHV Trust Funds (No points)

Provide a detailed explanation:

The Plumas National forest Forest plans on utilizing funding from both OHV trust funds and operational budgets.Programmatic costs of patrol, specialist time, and ongoing monitoring of cultural resources beyond the scope ofthis grant will be at least partially funded by the forest Forest service Service funding budget.



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The Plumas National Forest presented the project proposal to the Butte County Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)for review. The initial meeting with Forest Supervisor Daniel Lovato 1/11/17 reviewed project goals. The secondpublicly announced and attended FAC meeting 2/23/17 the Plumas National Forest presented the specificproposed project for public input. The project was presented to the Butte County Department of Public Works,Butte County RCD, and Paradise Ridgeriders in a stakeholder meeting on Feb 2/20/2017.


8. The Project will utilize partnerships to successfully accomplish the Project. Identify the number ofgroups or organizations that will actively participate in the Project. Partners cannot include anyunit of the OHMVR Division, subcontractors, or any participants being paid by this OHV Grantand Cooperative Agreement.

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1 (1 point)

None (No points)


9. Scientific and Cultural Studies - Q 9.

9. Scientific and cultural studies will: (Respond ONLY if Restoration Project involves scientificand/or cultural studies.)


Determine appropriate Restoration techniques (2 points)

Examine potential effects of OHV Recreation on natural or cultural resources (2 points)

Examine methods to ensure success of Restoration efforts (1 point)

Lead to direct management action (1 point)


10. Underlying Problem - Q 10.

10. The underlying problem that resulted in the need for the Restoration Project has been effectivelyaddressed and resolved prior to this Application:

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No (No points)

Yes (3 points)

Provide a detailed explanation for the 'Yes' response:

11. Size of Sensitive Habitats - Q 11.

11. Size of sensitive habitats (e.g., wilderness, riparian, wetlands, ACEC) which will be restoredwithin the Project Area:

3


Greater than 10 acres of sensitive habitat will be restored within the Project Area (5 points)

1 – 10 acres of sensitive habitat will be restored within the Project Area (3 points)

Less than 1 acre of sensitive habitat will be restored within the Project Area (1 point)

No sensitive habitat will be restored within the Project Area (No points)

12. Cause of Restoration activity - Q12

12 Is the majority of the restoration activity being performed in the project area caused by currentlegal/illegal OHV riding?

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Yes (20 Points)

No ( No points)

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Development

Project Description for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Department of Public Works

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A. Statement of Development Activity

Butte County Public Works is partnering with Plumas National Forest -Feather River District (PNF) and the Butte County

Resource Conservation District (RCD) to apply for a two phase development grant to evaluate the Granite Basin trail

system for development of additional trails to create loop opportunities, protect natural resources and increase OHV

opportunities. This grant will evaluate two ML3 roads, currently closed to OHV use, for consideration for mixed use. This

area is widely know and valued for quality OHV recreation, historical significance and beauty.

OHV Recreation is a major element of the Plumas National Forest recreation program and contributes to the economic

sustainability for Butte, Plumas, Sierra, Yuba and Lassen counties. The Plumas National Forest is within a half hour drive

from Reno, NV, Yuba City, Marysville, Chico and Susanville, CA. It is a 1 hour drive from Sacramento and a 2.5 hour drive

from the bay area. Frequently use is combined with other activities for an expanded experience, such as hunting, hiking,

camping and scenic driving. The Plumas has also developed campgrounds that are located in semi-isolated portions of

the forest where jeeps, SUV, ATV's and motorcycles have access.

Phase one will conduct an environmental analysis to add roads, trails and areas to the PNF's designated motorized trail

system in Granite Basin Area. Develop a proposed action based upon the fieldwork and significant issues raised by the

public. The purpose of this two-phase project is to create better trail connectivity for the Granite Basin recreation area.

Phase 1:

Evaluate opportunities for trails, collect public input and complete the environmental assessment.•

The applicant will work in conjunction with Plumas National Forest and RCD to complete the

project. The applicant will hire an environmental consulting firm to complete the NEPA/ CEQA

analysis.

•

The RCD will complete the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and Soils Conservation Plan•

Applicant and PNF will complete Engineering assessment of 20 miles of ML3 road for Mixed Use

consideration (23N95Y and 23N18)

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Phase 2:

Phase 1 must be completed and approved before Phase 2 starts•

Trail building professional will complete layout and construction for the proposed trails, estimated

at 15 miles of new trails with cooperation from Applicant, PNF and RCD.

•

Trail construction will be completed by an experienced trail building professional working with OHV

volunteer groups and interested individuals.

•

Trail layouts and location will focus on protecting natural resources and providing sustainable trails

that are easy to maintain and provide an improved user experience.

•


Granite Basin area is a very popular destination for OHV use in the PNF and includes a wide variety of OHV roads and

trails, 4x4 vehicles greater than 50" , vehicles 50" or less and motorcycles. This project focuses on creating connectors

and loop opportunities for OHV. The proposed trail corridors were developed by a coordinated effort between Plumas

National Forest Staff, Butte County RCD, Butte County Public Works and OHV user groups.

C. Size of the proposed development

The proposed project would identify and evaluate potential trail corridors to complete an estimated 15 miles of new trail in

the Plumas National Forest's Granite Basin Area. The project planning area encompasses around 11,000 acres.

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D. Timeline for Project Completion

Attachments: Granite Basin Development TImeline YF 2016/2017

E. Location and Description of OHV Opportunities

This project will focus on creating increased trail connectivity and additional loop options in PNF Granite Basin area. The

addition of the connectors, creating additional loop options will enhance OHV use in the area. The increase in sustainably

developed trails will aid to disperse use across the system, reduce user impacts and reduce maintenance demands.

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APPLICANT NAME : Butte County Department of Public Works

PROJECT TITLE : Development PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

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Butte County Public Works is partnering with Plumas National Forest -Feather River District (PNF) and the Butte County Resource Conservation District

(RCD) to apply for a two phase development grant to evaluate the Granite Basin trail system for development of additional trails to create loop

opportunities, protect natural resources and increase OHV opportunities. This grant will evaluate two ML3 roads, currently closed to OHV use, for

consideration for mixed use. This area is widely know and valued for quality OHV recreation, historical significance and beauty.

OHV Recreation is a major element of the Plumas National Forest recreation program and contributes to the economic sustainability for Butte, Plumas,

Sierra, Yuba and Lassen counties. The Plumas National Forest is within a half hour drive from Reno, NV, Yuba City, Marysville, Chico and Susanville, CA.

It is a 1 hour drive from Sacramento and a 2.5 hour drive from the bay area. Frequently use is combined with other activities for an expanded experience,

such as hunting, hiking, camping and scenic driving. The Plumas has also developed campgrounds that are located in semi-isolated portions of the forest

where jeeps, SUV, ATV's and motorcycles have access.

Phase one will conduct an environmental analysis to add roads, trails and areas to the PNF's designated motorized trail system in Granite Basin Area.

Develop a proposed action based upon the fieldwork and significant issues raised by the public. The purpose of this two-phase project is to create better

trail connectivity for the Granite Basin recreation area.

Phase 1:

Evaluate opportunities for trails, collect public input and complete the environmental assessment.•

The applicant will work in conjunction with Plumas National Forest and RCD to complete the project. The applicant will hire

an environmental consulting firm to complete the NEPA/ CEQA analysis.

•

The RCD will complete the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and Soils Conservation Plan•

Applicant and PNF will complete Engineering assessment of 20 miles of ML3 road for Mixed Use consideration (23N95Y and

23N18)

•

Phase 2:

Phase 1 must be completed and approved before Phase 2 starts•

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Trail building professional will complete layout and construction for the proposed trails, estimated at 15 miles of new trails

with cooperation from Applicant, PNF and RCD.

•

Trail construction will be completed by an experienced trail building professional working with OHV volunteer groups and

interested individuals.

•

Trail layouts and location will focus on protecting natural resources and providing sustainable trails that are easy to maintain

and provide an improved user experience.

•


DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. RCD OHV Project Coordinator

Notes : RCD Project Coordinator: Responsible for

coordinating all aspects of 2 phase development

project, including: coordinating with USFS/ Butte

County Public Works personnel, project planning

and implementation, working with contractors for

NEPA/ CEQA and trail design/ layout/ construction.

G

1200.0000 65.000 HRS 78,000.00 0.00 0.00 78,000.00

2. RCD Specialist

Notes : RCD Specialist to complete Soils Report and

Habitat Management Plan for Phase 1 of grant.

80.0000 90.000 HRS 7,200.00 0.00 0.00 7,200.00

3. OHV Volunteer Group Phase 1 & 2 su

Notes : OHV Volunteer Group Phase 1 and 2

support

Volunteers will be utilized to map proposed routes,

assist specialists with field work, assist with road

survey provide project input, assist in trail

construction.

Baseline for the numbers come with breaking it down

by year 5800/3 =1933 hour a year which is about 8-

5800.0000 22.000 HRS 0.00 127,600.00 0.00 127,600.00

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10 people giving a 40 hours a year. The RCD has

good collaboration with OHV user groups to exceed

our needed hours.

4. Butte County Engineer

Notes : Butte County Engineer to complete ML3

Road Survey like line of sight, traffic studies, and

speed. The county has a rate of $3200 per mile for

road inventory. Will be looking at 20 miles of ML3

road in Granite Basin

20.0000 3200.000 MI 0.00 64,000.00 0.00 64,000.00

5. Butte County GIS

Notes : Butte County GIS Specialist: Will prepare

GIS data base , develop project maps and attend

public input meeting to gather information during

phase 1 and 2.

80.0000 65.000 HRS 0.00 5,200.00 0.00 5,200.00

6. Butte County Public Works Director

Notes : Public Works Director will attended meetings

on Granite Basin Development, over see that his

staff is getting tasks meet and collaboration between

partners at RCD & PNF. Will also report to Butte

County Board of Supervisors and Plumas County

Public Works. 40 hours a years over 3 years =120

hours

120.0000 150.000 HRS 0.00 18,000.00 0.00 18,000.00

Total for Staff 85,200.00 214,800.00 0.00 300,000.00

2 Contracts

1. NEPA/CEQA Contractor

Notes : NEPA/ CEQA Contractor: Includes Biological

Surveys, Archaeological Surveys/ Reporting,

Environmental Assessment/ Environmental

Checklist, Biological Resources Assessment,

Wetland Delineation, Mapping (field surveys, all

reports, and permitting impacts), Regulatory

1.0000 249000.000 EA 249,000.00 0.00 0.00 249,000.00

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Permitting, Equipment related to Phase 1 and 2 of

the Development Grant. RCD was given three bids

from Envrio Consulting groups who have experience

outlined in tasks of Phase 1

2. USFS NEPA/ CEQA review

Notes : USFS NEPA/ CEQA review: Funds for USFS

to complete review of NEPA/ CEQA completed by

contractor. Feather River District Ranger will be

providing his time as match collaborating with

partners Butte County Public Works and RCD,

making sure his staff as necessary time to review the

consultants reports. and making sure project

progress on being meet by USFS trail standards .

1.0000 120000.000 EA 100,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 120,000.00

3. Layout/ Design/ Construction Contr

Notes : Layout/ Design/ Construction Contractor:

Contract with professional trail builder for completion

of all trail layout, design and construction activity,

estimated 15 miles of new trail in decomposed

granite with rock work required. Water Course

crossing are also an element of the design.

1.0000 265000.000 EA 265,000.00 0.00 0.00 265,000.00

Total for Contracts 614,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 634,000.00


1. RCD Volunteer Hand Tools/Supplies

Notes : Volunteer Hand Tools/ supplies: Tools for

volunteers to complete trail construction, personal

protective equipment for volunteers and materials for

workdays.

Tools like:Pulaski, McClouds, Loppers, Rakes and

Shovels. PPE: Gloves, safety glasses and ear plugs

1.0000 7000.000 EA 7,000.00 0.00 0.00 7,000.00

2. Trail Survey Tools 1.0000 500.000 EA 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00

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Notes : Butte County Public Works has GPS Units

and Pin Flags that will be used for no charge.

3. Signage for trail marking

Notes : Signage for trail marking: Signage for new

trails and updated signage for existing trails during

phase 2

1.0000 800.000 EA 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00



1. RCD 4x4 SUV/Truck

Notes : Travel for Project Coordinator- RCD: Vehicle

mileage utilized to transport specialists,

reconnaissance, trail layout, construction

Mileage is based at .52 and project location is 100

miles from Oroville where office is located.

Will be using 4x4 SUV/Truck from RCD

1.0000 4600.000 EA 0.00 4,600.00 0.00 4,600.00

2. Butte County Public Works Truck

Notes : Travel for Butte County Public works to

complete road analysis: Vehicle mileage utilized to

complete engineering analysis of ML 3 roads

100 miles to Granite Basin in Plumas County at .52

per mile

10.0000 52.000 DAY 0.00 520.00 0.00 520.00



6 Others



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

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1 Indirect Costs

1. Indirect Costs-Butte County Public Works

Notes : Butte County Public Works- grant

administration: Indirect costs -management

personnel. Collecting reports and data to turn into

OHV, Invoicing and work thru County's General

Fund.

240.0000 65.000 HRS 0.00 15,600.00 0.00 15,600.00

2. Indirect Costs-Office Supplies

Notes : Office Supplies, copies, paper, internet,

computers, phones for the two phases of grant.

1.0000 1500.000 EA 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00

3. Indirect Costs-Butte County Public Work

Notes : Butte County Public Works Radio to use

while working in remote area of Plumas County.

1.0000 800.000 EA 0.00 800.00 0.00 800.00

4. Indirect Costs-Butte County RCD Project-

Notes : Butte County RCD- project administration:

District Manager will provide project supervision and

oversight throughout the project that Project

Coordinator and Specialist are on target with the

development grant

360.0000 65.000 HRS 23,400.00 0.00 0.00 23,400.00

Total for Indirect Costs 23,400.00 17,900.00 0.00 41,300.00




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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 85,200.00 214,800.00 0.00 300,000.00

2 Contracts 614,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 634,000.00



5 Equipment Purchases 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

6 Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 23,400.00 17,900.00 0.00 41,300.00




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Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Department of Public Works


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1 Project Cost Estimate - Q 1. (Auto populates from Cost Estimate)


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51% - 75% (5 points)

26% - 50% (3 points)


2 Natural and Cultural Resources - Q 2a., 2b., & 2c.

2. Natural and Cultural Resources - Species (Page 1) - Q 2.

a. Species 2

Enter the NUMBER of special-status species that are known to occur in the Project Area.

Number of special-status species: 6


No Special-status species occur in Project Area (5 points)

One to five special-status species occur in Project Area (3 points)

Six to ten special-status species in Project Area (2 points)

More than ten special-status species occur in Project Area (No points)

Analysis has not been completed/unknown (No points)

b. Natural and Cultural Resources - Habitat (Page 2) - Q 2.

b. Habitat 0

Potential effects on special-status species habitat.

Special-status species habitat is known to occur in the Project Area: (Check the one mostappropriate)

Yes No

If 'Yes', enter the NUMBER of special-status species habitat that is known to occur in the ProjectArea:

3


Phase 1 of the grant is will do a Habitat Management Plan and find out what species are listed thru NEPA


No special-status species habitat is known to occur in the Project Area (5 points)

Habitat for one to five special-status species is known to occur in Project Area (3 points)

Habitat for six to ten special-status species is known to occur in Project Area (2 points)

Habitat for more than ten special-status species is known to occur in Project Area (No Points)


c. Cultural Resources (Page 3) - Q 2.

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c. Cultural Resources 0


Project would provide additional protection to cultural sites (5 points)

Project Area has no known cultural sites (4 points)

Identified cultural sites in the Project Area will not be affected (3 points)

Project impacts to cultural sites will be mitigated (No points)


Project has unavoidable detrimental impacts to cultural resources (No points, Project application will bereturned to Applicant without futher consideration)


During Phase 1 of the grant will completing Arch studies to have culture sites

3 Riparian/Wetland Issues - Q 3.

3. Does the Project Area contain riparian/wetland issues? 0


No (10 points)

Yes (If 'Yes', respond to item below)

The Project utilizes the following techniques to prevent damage to riparian/wetland areas: 4


Re-routes to divert trails away from Riparian/Wetlands areas (2 points)

Well documented evaluation and monitoring strategies (list reference document) (2 points)

Provide bridges instead of wet crossings (2 points)

Provide sanitary facilities (2 points)

Restrict public vehicular access in Riparian/Wetland areas by placing physical barriers (e.g., gates, fences,bollard, boulders) (2 points)

Provide name and date for reference document(s):

During Phase 1 of the grant we will have all CEQA/NEPA,Habitat Management Plan, Hydrology and Soils reportingdone so we could work with our contracted design and layout crew for construction that would create re-routes andblock access with barriers when necessary. This would be in Phase 2 of the grant once phase 1 is completed.

4 Diversified Use - Q 4.

4. The Project is designed to provide for diversified OHV use: 4

(Check all that apply) - Scoring: 1 point each, up to a maximum of 6 points

ATV 4X4

Motorcycle Recreation Utility Vehicle (RUV)/Side-by-Side

Snowmobile Dune buggy, rail

Provide a detailed explanation for the nature of the facilities for each statement that was checked:

?ATV- Will benefit from increased connectivity from ML 3 road evaluation for mixed use?Motorcycle- project will provide an estimated 15 miles of new single track trail?4x4- Will benefit from increased connectivity from ML 3 road evaluation for mixed use?Side by Side- Will benefit from increased connectivity from ML 3 road evaluation for mixed use

5 Publicly Reviewed Plan - Q 5.

5. Is there a publicly reviewed and adopted plan that supports the need for the Project? 5

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No (No points)

Yes (5 points)

Provide name and date of plan:

Butte County General Plan 2030PUB-P8.5 The County supports development of additional off-roadvehicle trails.PUB-P6.1 Review of development proposals shall be coordinated withpublic agencies in order to designate sites for new parks andrecreation facilities.PUB-P7.1 The County shall coordinate with the municipalities, park andrecreation districts, and school districts to plan and developadditional regional and community parks, support andcoordinate park master plans, coordinate financing forrecreation and park facilities, and plan for the distribution offederal and State funds for recreation and park programs andfacilities.

6 Recycled Materials - Q 6.

6. The Project makes substantial use of recycled content building materials, meaning at least 50%of the construction materials contain recycled content, such as:

5

• Materials diverted from landfills

• Recycled plastic lumber

• Fly ash content concrete


No (No points)

Yes (5 points)


Signs are made from recycled plastic products for use in Carsonite signs, Low VOC paints and stains will be usedfor sign posts, trail signs ect. Metal products used for garbage collection ect are made from recycled steel. Erosioncontrol materials are obtained locally to reduce the amount of transportation and freight impacts Straw is usedfrom local rice farm in Butte County. Wood chips are obtained from biomass plants and forest chipping operations

7 Sustainable Technologies - Q 7.

7. The Project makes substantial use of sustainable technologies, meaning at least 50% of theproject activities use sustainable technologies, such as:

0

• Alternative fuel vehicles and equipment

• Repaving with permeable asphalt

• Renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind)

• Low volatile organic compound emission materials (e.g., paint, sealants, carpet)

• Practices that meet U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver standard

• Water efficient landscaping

• Low-flow plumbing fixtures

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• Utilizing local building materials


No (No points)

Yes (4 points)


8 Sustain Existing OHV Recreation - Q 8.

8. The Project is designed to sustain existing OHV Recreation: 3


Project directly improves or sustains existing OHV Opportunity (3 points)

Project improves support facilities associated with existing OHV Opportunity (2 points)

Project involves construction of a facility associated with new OHV Opportunity (No points)

None of the above (No points)

9 Motorized Access - Q 9.

9. The Project improves or creates a new trail that provides motorized access to the followingnonmotorized recreation opportunities:

6


Camping Birding




10 Public Input - Q 10.


2





Butte County RCD attended the Butte County Forest Advisory Committee Public Meeting presenting the topic ofthe Granite Basin Development Grant for 2016/2017. Please see link for public agenda 2/27/2017 in Chico

https://www.buttecounty.net/Portals/10/Docs/FAC/2017/2017-02-27/FAC%20Agenda%20Packet%202-27-17.pdf

12/14/16 User Group Meeting in Chico12/9/2016 Matt Fusi Meeting on OHVMR in Paradise at Superviors Office1/25/2017 Butte County Tails Group Meeting in Chico1/11/2017, 3/3/17 2/1/2017 Butte County RCD, PNF, and Butte County Public Works had many meetings to getthe collaborations of this grant. at PNF office and County Pubic Works office

11 Utilization of Partnerships - Q 11.

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11. The Project will utilize partnerships to successfully accomplish the Project. Identify the number ofgroups or organizations that will actively participate in the Project. Partners cannot include anyunit of the OHMVR Division, subcontractors, or any participants being paid by this OHV Grant orCooperative Agreement.

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2 to 3 (2 points)

1 (1 point)

None (No points)


OHV users, the from the following groups will be usedParadise Ridge Riders - will be providing support in phase 1 & 2 of the project with volunteer hours with trailconstruction and layoutSierra Access Coalition will be providing support in phase 1 & 2 of the project with volunteer hours would behelping with road inventoryCalifornia Deer Assoc will be providing support in phase 1 & 2 of the project with volunteer hours would be helpingwith road inventoryChico Velo Trail Works will be providing support in phase 2 of the project with volunteer hours helping with trailcontruction and layoutThe CA Dept. of fish and Wildlife will work closely with the Biologist in monitoring during the project.

12 Primary Funding Source - Q 12.

12. Primary funding source for future operational costs associated with the Project will be: 3


Applicant’s operational budget (5 points)

Volunteer support and/or donations (4 points)

Combination of OHV Trust Funds and operational budget (3 points)

Other Grant funding (2 points)

OHV Trust Funds (No points)

Provide a detailed explanation:

The County is pledged to support OHV recreation in the Butte County area along with OHV funds. The RCD willwork with US Forest service to provide volunteer opportunities for OHV user groups.

13 Offsite Impacts - Q 13.

13. Offsite impacts relative to the Project Area (e.g., sound, fugitive dust, runoff) will be addressed: 5


No (No points)

Yes (5 points)

Provide a detailed explanation for a 'Yes' response:

Addressing runoff will be the primary objective of the contractor with oversight from the RCD project coordinator.The project includes resource protection measures and BMP to minimize any offsite impacts.

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Attachments Index

List Of Attachments for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Department of Public Works


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# Section Title File Name

1 Development Granite Basin Development TImeline YF2016/2017

Granite Basin OHV DevelopmentGrant_Project Timeline.docx

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http://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/designer/attachOpen.aspx?FileName=Granite Basin OHV Development Grant_Project Timeline.docx&ShowPDF=Y&ParentFileName=Application_32_D.PDF&UserAgent=UAG_MSIE&VersionNo=0&ExtUser=Y&appid=4640&fyr=2017&cat=GCA&refid=536&TempID=32

http://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/designer/attachOpen.aspx?FileName=Granite Basin OHV Development Grant_Project Timeline.docx&ShowPDF=Y&ParentFileName=Application_32_D.PDF&UserAgent=UAG_MSIE&VersionNo=0&ExtUser=Y&appid=4640&fyr=2017&cat=GCA&refid=536&TempID=32

Education & Safety - Community Outreach

Project Description for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Plumas County Public Works

Application: Education & Safety - Community Outreach

3/3/2017

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A. Statement of Activity or Product

The proposed project is to provide funding to place an information booth at several Community Events throughout the

year. Attendees to the events will be able to gather information regarding the current state of OHV oppertunities

throughout Plumas County as well as OHV/OSV route maps and information on safe and proper use of the Nationa

Forest. There will be information specificlly on safe and proper use of ATV's, Motorcycles, 4x4's, Side-by-sides, and

Snowmobiles. Available maps will show what routes these cehicles can leally travel and when. Visitors to the booth will be

asked to complete a electronic survey on their OHV use and what they feel is the current shortfall regarding OHV

opportunities in Plumas County.

As part of this grant, is is also proposed to create an ATV/ROV education program to help enhance the overall safety of

the OHV user in Plumas County. Through grant funding, it is proposed to provide ATV Safety Institute and ROHVA

certification classes. Classes will be offered at different locatoin throughout Plumas County in the Fall of 2016 and Spring

of 2017.


Attendees to the events booth will be able to gather information regaaarding the current state of OHV opportunities

throughout Plumas County as well as OHV/OSV route maps and information on safe and proper use of the National

Forest. Information from the surveys will be used to direct future projects to help improve the OHV ecperince in Plumas

County.

Students of the certification classes will learn the safe and proper use of their OHV vehicles as well as what type of safety

gear is suggested and what is required while operating their vehicle.

C. Identification of Needs

The purpose of this project is to provide a place where people can collect information on the current state pf OHV/OSV

opportunities throughout Plumas County. By bringing OHV/ROV certification to the area, new and current users will be

encouraged to ride in a safe manner, while at the same time protecting our natural resources.

D. Location of Training Services

Plumas-Sierra County Fair - August 2017•

Plumas County Picnic - June 2017•

Quincy Sled Wars - October 2017•

Various Poker Runs•

ATV Safety Course - Spring (Quincy)•

ROV Safety Course - Spring (Quincy)•

ATV Safety Course - Spring (Lake Almanor)•

ROV Safety Course - Spring (Lake Almanor)•

ATV Safety Course - Fall (Quincy)•

ROV Safety Course - Fall (Quincy)•

ATV Safety Course - Fall (Lake Almanor)•

ROV Safety Course - Fall (Lake Almanor)•

E. OHV Safety, Environmental Responsibility, and Respect Private Property

Several informational pamphlets will be available at the booth to read through on OHV safety, environmental responsibility

and respect for private property. Maps will be provided which show approved OHV/OSV routes and areas off-limits to

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OHV use. The certification classes will teach OHV safety as well as encourage environmental responsibility and respect

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Project Cost Estimate for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Plumas County Public Works


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APPLICANT NAME : Plumas County Public Works

PROJECT TITLE : Education & Safety - Community Outreach PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-03-78-S01




The proposed project is to provide funding to place an information booth at several Community Events throughout the year. Attendees to the events will be

able to gather information regarding the current state of OHV oppertunities throughout Plumas County as well as OHV/OSV route maps and information

on safe and proper use of the Nationa Forest. There will be information specificlly on safe and proper use of ATV's, Motorcycles, 4x4's, Side-by-sides, and

Snowmobiles. Available maps will show what routes these cehicles can leally travel and when. Visitors to the booth will be asked to complete a electronic

survey on their OHV use and what they feel is the current shortfall regarding OHV opportunities in Plumas County.

As part of this grant, is is also proposed to create an ATV/ROV education program to help enhance the overall safety of the OHV user in Plumas County.

Through grant funding, it is proposed to provide ATV Safety Institute and ROHVA certification classes. Classes will be offered at different locatoin

throughout Plumas County in the Fall of 2016 and Spring of 2017.


DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. Engineering Tech

Notes : Job duties include Project Coordinator,

setting up and taking down the booth, as well as

manning the booth during public events. This person

will also be the lead trainer during the public

ATV/ROV certification classes.

200.0000 54.000 HRS 10,800.00 0.00 0.00 10,800.00

2. OHV Volunteer

Notes : Job duties include manning the Community

425.0000 22.000 HRS 0.00 9,350.00 0.00 9,350.00

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Events booth as well as support staff for the

ATV/ROV certification classes.

Total for Staff 10,800.00 9,350.00 0.00 20,150.00

2 Contracts



1. Transport Vehicle

Notes : The primary transport vehicle is a 1997 Ford

F-150. This vehicle will be used to transport

materials and equipment to and from public events.

50.0000 18.200 HRS 910.00 0.00 0.00 910.00


6 Others

1. Booth Fee - Plumas County Fair 1.0000 300.000 EA 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00

2. Booth Fee - Sled Wars 1.0000 150.000 EA 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00

3. Booth Fees - County Picnic 1.0000 150.000 EA 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00

Total for Others 600.00 0.00 0.00 600.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs

Total Indirect Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


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Project Cost Summary for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Plumas County Public Works


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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 10,800.00 9,350.00 0.00 20,150.00

2 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

3 Materials / Supplies 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

4 Equipment Use Expenses 910.00 0.00 0.00 910.00


6 Others 600.00 0.00 0.00 600.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00




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Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Plumas County Public Works


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The Applicant is applying for the following type of Project: (Check the one most appropriate)

Education – Applicants shall only respond to items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Safety – Applicants shall only respond to items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 ,12, 13, 14, and 15.


3



51% - 75% (5 points)

26% - 50% (3 points)


2. Project Performance - Q 2.

2. For Applicant’s OHV grant Projects which reached the end of the Project performance periodwithin the last two years, the percentage of all Projects closed out in accordance with Programregulations:

10


100% of Projects closed out (10 points)

75% to 99% of Projects closed out (5 points)

Less than 75% of Projects closed out (No points)

First time Applicants, Applicants with active Project(s) which have not reached the end of the Projectperformance period, and past Applicants with no active Projects within the last two years (4 points)

List all Projects that have reached the end of the performance period in the last two years:

G13-03-78-G01 - Ground Operations - OHV Ordinance SignageG13-03-78-S01 - Education & Safety - Community Events Booth

3. Previous Year's Performance - Q 3. (FOR DIVISION USE ONLY)

3. In the previous year the Applicant has been responsive and communicated effectively with theassigned OHMVR Grant Administrator by phone, email or personal visit.

(FOR DIVISION USE ONLY) (Check the one most appropriate)

In the previous year the Applicant has been responsive and communicated effectively with their assignedOHMVR Grant Administrator by phone, email or personal visit (3 points)

First time Applicants and past Applicants with no active Grant Projects within the last two years (2 points)

In the previous year the Applicant has not been responsive (No points)



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2 to 3 (2 points)

1 (1 point)

None (No points)


1. Sierra Access Coalition (SAC) will help collect and distribute information regarding the expanding OHVopportunities in Plumas County. Members will also be providing volunteer hours to work the Community EventsBooth.2. High Mountain Riders (HMR) will help collect and distribute information regarding the expanding OHVopportunities in Plumas County. Members will also be providing volunteer hours to work the Community EventsBooth.

5. Types of OHV Recreation - Q 5.

5. The Project addresses the following types of OHV Recreation: 5


ATV 4X4



6. Public Input Prior to the Preliminary Application - Q 6.


1





We met with multiple stake holders, either on the phone or face-to-face, to discuss the proposed project and howeach of the stake holders might participate.

1. The Sierra Access Coalition (SAC) will provide volunteer hours to work the community event booths scheduledthroughout the grant cycle.2. The High Mountain Riders (HMR) will provide volunteer hours to work the community event booths scheduledthroughout the grant cycle.3. Plumas County OHV (PCOHV) will provide volunteer hours to work community event booths scheduledthroughout the grant cycle as well as support during the ATV and ROV certification classes.

7. Incorporates Elements - Q 7. (Education Project ONLY)

7. The Project incorporates the following, clearly identifiable and/or measurable, elements: 8


Process of researching issues and audience (2 points)

Objectives (2 points)

Testing process to ensure actions are effective (2 points)

Plan to implement the Project (2 points)

Evaluation and feedback of the process (2 points)

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The objective of the proposed Community Outreach & ATV/ROV certification class is to keep the communitymembers up to date on current OHV/OSV opportunities throughout Plumas County as well as safe use of thosopportunities. Maps will be provided which show the current acceptable OHV/OSV routes. Survey forms will behanded out to booth attendees so they can critque the availability of OHV/OSV opportunities. The informationreceived from the surveys will then be utilized to direct future expansion of OHV/OSV activities within PlumasCounty. During the certification classes ATV drivers will be challanged to preform a series of maneuvers using theirATV. During the process they will be tested on how well they perform those maneuvers and will be providedfeedback on how they may improve. At the end of the class, participants will be provided with a survey form onwhich thay can evaluate and provide feedback on the class and how well the instructor knew their information.

8. Methods of Education - Q 8. (Education Project ONLY)

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Hands on learning Social media

Formal class setting Outreach booths/Exhibits

Printed media (brochures, panels, etc.) CDs/DVDs

Internet classes Interpretive talks, rides, events

Advertising (of message, not classes) Audio/video programs

Self-guided trails Other (specify)


This project is made up of two distinct parts. Part one will be to host a booth a several community events in PlumasCounty throughout the year. Visitors to the booth will be provided with maps of OHV and OSV routes andbrochures on various activities relating to OHV opportunities within the County. A second part of the project will beto provide certification classes to teach proper use of ATV's in a formal outdoor classroom setting, followed byskills building at a hands-on course. During the honds-on course, ATV drivers will be challanged to perform aseries of maneuvers using their ATV vehicles. The final challfor the class will be a trail ride where they can putwhat they learned to the test. A facebook page hase been created, Plumas County OHV, that will be used toinform the public on upcoming events.

9. Number of Times Exposed to Message - Q 9. (Education Project ONLY)

9. Total number of times individuals are exposed to the message through educational methodsidentified in Question 8:

3


Greater than 10,000 (4 points)

1,000 to 10,000 (3 points)

100 to 1,000 (2 points)

20 to 100 (1 point)

0 to 20 (No points)

Provide a detailed explanation for the quantity checked:

The Plumas-Sierra County Fair is a central location for residents of both Plumas and Sierra Counties to cometogether. The attendance at the fiar during the 2016 season was approximately 20,000 people. If 5% of those inattendance stopped by the booth to gather information you are looking at 1000 people. The other two events listedin the project description are much smaller in scale drawing approximately 1000 attendees each. These events aremuch more specialized with the potential to draw upwards of 20% of those in attendance to the booth for another400 people. The potential total number of people exposed to the message is approximately 1,400.

10. Average Time Exposed to Message - Q 10. (Education Project ONLY)

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10. Average time a participant will have exposure to the Project’s message or training througheducational methods identified in Question 8:

2

(Check the one item of highest point value that applies)

Greater than 2 hours (4 points)

1 hour to 2 hours (3 points)

5 minutes to less than 1 hour (2 points)

1 minute to less than 5 minutes (A Project for maps will fall under this category) (1 point)

Less than 1 minute (No points)

Provide a detailed explanation for the checked statement:

By the time the average visitor leaves the booth they will have spent 10-15 minutes asking questions and lookingover available documentation.

11. Project Provides ASI / MSF Training - Q 11. (Education Project ONLY)

11. The Project provides direct support for delivery of ATV Safety Institute and/or Motorcycle SafetyFoundation training to the public:

2


No (No points)

Yes (2 points)


Two ATV Safety Institute classes are planned for the fall of 2016 and two classes are planned for the spring of2017. One class each season will be held in the Quincy area and one class in the Lake Almanor area.

12. Level of Personnel Trained / Search and Rescue Staff - Q 12. & 13. (Safety Project ONLY)

12. The majority of personnel utilized in the Project are trained to the following level:


Emergency Medical Technician level, or higher (5 points)

First Responder level (2 points)

First Aid and CPR (1 point)

No training (No points)

13. The Project involves search and rescue staff that is:


All volunteer (5 points)

A majority of volunteers with some paid staff (4 points)

Paid staff working regular hours (non-overtime) (2 points)

Paid staff working overtime shifts (No points)

14. Types of Training Personnel Possess - Q 14. (Safety Project ONLY)

14. The Project will have the majority of personnel trained in the following areas:


Radio communication Tracking skills

Avalanche rescue Navigation training

Swift water rescue ATV certification

Dog handling Motorcycle certification

Rope skills 4 x 4/Off-Road training

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Wilderness search and rescue Other (Specify)

15. Experience Performing OHV Search and Rescue - Q 15. (Safety Project ONLY)

15. The Applicant has documented experience performing OHV search and rescue operations andproviding medical aid to OHV operators. In the prior calendar year the Applicant has performedand documented:


50 Medicals or search and rescue missions in support of OHV Recreation (8 points)



0 Medicals or search and rescue missions in support of OHV Recreation (No points)


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Planning - High Lakes Trail Inventory


Application: Planning - High Lakes Trail Inventory

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A. Statement of Planning Objectives

Over the past several years, The Plumas County Sheriff’s Department reports that there has been an increase in the

number of Search & Rescue callouts in Plumas County. In most cases, the search areas are located in areas that are

unfamiliar to many team members. Plumas County Public Works, in coordination with Search & Rescue (PCSAR) staff

and the Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is proposing a grant application through the State OHV program to complete a trail

inventory for the High Lake OHV Area.

The proposed project will expand upon the existing mapping to produce an trail inventory that correctly list route difficulty

along with the location of the more technical features. As part of the proposed grant all existing OHV routes in the area will

be GPS mapped and videotaped. Information gathered on each route will indicate what type of travel is allowable

(motorized vs. non-motorized), suggested vehicle type (foot, single-track, ATV, UTV, 4x4), difficulty rating, and any other

information that may be of importance. Once the gathered information is deemed complete, Public Works staff will work

with PCSAR and PCSO to create an Emergency Response Plan that will take into account trail and feature difficulty to

allow for a quicker response time to this remote area.

Once the Response Plan is completed the collected information can then be used to create a series

of user friendly maps that accurately displays the information collected.


The primary focus of this project is to produce an inventory of all OHV trails in the High Lake OHV

Area. This information will be utilized to create a Emergency Response Plan to improve response

time by Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement.

C. Statement of Activities

Compile existing GIS mapping which depicts the location of existing routes throughout the High Lakes OHV Area.•

GPS mapping and video recording of all OHV routes within the High Lakes OHV Area.•

Collection of additional information on each route such as allowable use, suggested vehicle type,

and difficulty rating. Creation of publishable user friendly maps that accurately displays the

information collected.

•

D. List of Reports

Inventory of all trails located within the High Lakes OHV Area.•Emergency Response Plan•

User friendly map(s) of the High Lakes OHV Area (if budget allows)•

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APPLICANT NAME : Plumas County Public Works

PROJECT TITLE : Planning - High Lakes Trail Inventory PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-03-78-P01




Over the past several years, The Plumas County Sheriff’s Department reports that there has been an increase in the number of Search & Rescue callouts

in Plumas County. In most cases, the search areas are located in areas that are unfamiliar to many team members. Plumas County Public Works, in

coordination with Search & Rescue (PCSAR) staff and the Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is proposing a grant application through the State OHV program to

complete a trail inventory for the High Lake OHV Area.

The proposed project will expand upon the existing mapping to produce an trail inventory that correctly list route difficulty along with the location of the

more technical features. As part of the proposed grant all existing OHV routes in the area will be GPS mapped and videotaped. Information gathered on

each route will indicate what type of travel is allowable (motorized vs. non-motorized), suggested vehicle type (foot, single-track, ATV, UTV, 4x4), difficulty

rating, and any other information that may be of importance. Once the gathered information is deemed complete, Public Works staff will work with PCSAR

and PCSO to create an Emergency Response Plan that will take into account trail and feature difficulty to allow for a quicker response time to this remote

area.

Once the Response Plan is completed the collected information can then be used to create a series of user friendly maps that

accurately displays the information collected.


DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. Enhineering Technician

Notes : Job duties include project coordinator

inspection and GIS mapping of trails. Prepare

Response Plan.

180.0000 52.000 HRS 9,360.00 0.00 0.00 9,360.00

2. OHV Volunteer 160.0000 22.000 HRS 0.00 3,520.00 0.00 3,520.00

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Notes : Job duties include co-pilot during inspection

and video tapping of trail system.

3. Search & Rescue Volunteer

Notes : Job duties include the preliminary location

and mapping of trails in the High Lakes OHV area.

140.0000 22.000 HRS 0.00 3,080.00 0.00 3,080.00

Total for Staff 9,360.00 6,600.00 0.00 15,960.00

2 Contracts



1. Plumas County - Transport Vehicle

Notes : The primary transport vehicle is a 1997 Ford

F-150. This vehicle will be used to transport

materials and equipment to and from the project site.

35.0000 18.200 HRS 637.00 0.00 0.00 637.00

2. Volunteer - Transport Vehicle

Notes : This vehicle will be used to transport

volunteers, materials and equipment to and from the

project site, at this time the make and mode of the

vehicles are unknown.

540.0000 0.540 MI 0.00 292.00 0.00 292.00

3. Volunteer - ROV

Notes : 2006 Yamaha Rhino 450

12.0000 100.000 HRS 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00

4. Volunteer - ATV

Notes : 2003 Yahama Grizzly 660

48.0000 45.000 HRS 0.00 2,160.00 0.00 2,160.00



6 Others

1. Printing

Notes : Printing costs for maps produced as part of

this grant

1.0000 2000.000 EA 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00

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2. Garmin Virb Elite Camera + Assesso

Notes : This Camera will be used to video record and

inventory the High Lakes Trail System

1.0000 550.000 EA 550.00 0.00 0.00 550.00

Total for Others 2,550.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs

1. Indirect Costs-Grant Admininstration 1.0000 3400.000 EA 2,000.00 1,400.00 0.00 3,400.00




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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 9,360.00 6,600.00 0.00 15,960.00

2 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00




6 Others 2,550.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 2,000.00 1,400.00 0.00 3,400.00




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3



51% - 75% (5 points)

26% - 50% (3 points)


2. Planning Project - Q 2.

A Planning Project (Page 1) - Q 2.

2. The Planning Project would address the following: 0


Potential effects of OHV Recreation on special-status species habitats

Potential effects of OHV Recreation on cultural resources

Potential effects of OHV Recreation on soil conditions

Potential effects of OHV Recreation on water quality

Potentail effects of OHV Recreation on other recreation uses

Potential effects of OHV Recreation on adjacent lands

Potential impact to relationships between OHV Recreation and local residents

Toxic or hazardous materials within a Project Area or adjacent property that may impact OHV Recreation

Potential offsite impacts relative to the Project Area (e.g., sound, fugitive dust, runoff)

Trail issues such as traffic patterns, trails closures, appropriate uses, etc.

B. Planning Project (Page 2) - Q 2.


The primary focus of this project is to complete a OHV trail inventory of the High Lake Area that can then be usedto produce an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). The ERP will be looking to establish traffic patterns that can beuse to improve response time in the event of an emergency.


6 or more items checked (4 points)

4 to 5 items checked (3 points)

2 to 3 items checked (2 points)

1 or no items checked (No points)

3. Motorized Access - Q 3.

3. The Project is intended to lead to improved facilities that provide motorized access to thefollowing nonmotorized recreation opportunities:

6


Camping Birding


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1





Plumas County Search and Rescue (PCSAR)Plumas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO)Sierra Access Coalition (SAC)High Mountain Riders. (HMR)

We met either on the phone or face-to-face to discuss potential OHV needs and how to address them.

5. Stakeholder Input - Q 5.

5. If the Project were approved, the planning process would incorporate substantial stakeholderinput:

5


No (No points)

Yes (5 points)

If 'Yes', provide a detailed explanation for how it would be 'substantial'. Identify stakeholders:

The stake holders for this project are Plumas County Search and Rescue (PCSAR) and Plumas County Sheriff'sOffice (PCSO). Once the Inventory initial inventory is complete we will meet with the stake holders to review thecollected information and discuss how to best approach the Emergency Response Plan.



2



2 to 3 (2 points)

1 (1 point)

None (No points)


Plumas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) - Will act as field guides and provide feedback on the EmergencyResponse Plan from a Law Enforcement point of view.Plumas County Search & Rescue (PCSAR) - will act as field guides and provide feedback on the EmergencyResponse Plan from a Search & Rescue point of view.

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7. Sustain OHV Opportunity - Q 7.

7. The Planning Project sustains OHV Opportunity in the following manner:


Project will develop management plans for existing OHV Opportunity (6 points)

Project will complete environmental review for an OHV Development Project (5 points)

Project supports development of OHV Opportunities within 60 miles of population centers (5 points)

Project supports development of OHV Opportunities in areas that lack legal OHV Opportunity (4 points)

Project will develop a system of designated OHV routes for an existing OHV Opportunity (3 points)


8. Creation of a new OHV Opportunity - Q 8.

8. If successful, would the Project lead to the creation of a new OHV Opportunity within thejurisdiction of a Land Manager that does not currently provide OHV Opportunity?

0


No (No points)

Yes (15 points)


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Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Needs for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Sheriff's Office

Application: Law Enforcement

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ITEM 1. Proposed Project

The geographic jurisdiction of the BCSO comprises over one million acres. The majority of the area

is mountain terrain including U.S. Forest Service land and the Jonesville Snow park. The Lassen National Forest is

located in the north eastern portion of Butte County. The Plumas National Forest is situated on the eastern side of the

county and contains approximately 1.1 million acres of which about 300,000 acres are within Butte Counties jurisdiction.

Lassen National Forest has over 1.2 million acres of land of which 51,000 acres are located within Butte County. The

Jonesville Snow park is located in the northeast portion of Butte County and covers 80,000 acres. Both Forests receive

visitors and off road enthusiasts year round seeking motorized recreation, hunting, camping and fishing. The Jonesville

Snow park likewise receives

snowmobiles, cross country skiers and off road enthusiasts. Due to the location of these three areas all situated on the

eastern half of Butte County coupled with the remoteness of these locations it is often difficult, if not impossible, for

regular patrol deputies to patrol these areas. Oftentimes it requires specialized equipment to access certain areas

especially during winter or inclement weather.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office has a 5 year Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement with the Plumas, Lassen and

Tahoe National Forests, signed

12 Jan 2016. The main entrance to the High Lakes OHV area lies within Butte County, and Spring Valley Lake is just

beyond the Butte County

boundary. Spring Valley Lake is the most used and has the highest damage by OHVs, and is with in eye site of the Butte

County Line. Calls for service

at the High Lakes trail head and surrounding areas are handled by the Butte County Sheriff's Office. The area is patrolled

by the Butte County Sheriff's

Office currently, and the Butte County Sheriff's office responds frequently to the area for calls for service.

The High Lakes OHV Area is a very remote, 4X4 only area used heavily during all seasons. Many 4X4 clubs use the area

and Butte County Sheriff's

Office responds year round to calls for service, search and rescue operations, and complaints that OHV vehicles are

causing damage to the area.

Mostly BCSO response is made by helicopter to the remote areas.

The Jonesville Snow park is accessed via Highway 32. The Snow park entrance has a 50 vehicle parking area that is

paved and has restroom facilities and a large communication board. There is no fee charged for the Snow park and the

public can access it 24 hours a day year round. The Snow park has over 350 miles of area trails and over 100 miles of

groomed trails for winter snowmobile use. During non-snow covered months off road enthusiasts use the area for a variety

of off

road motorized equipment such as ATVs, motorcycles, UTV's and other 4X4 vehicles in the area. Annually the Butte

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Slider's Club has a fund raising event that can draw a large group of snowmobilers during the winter. The Butte County

Sheriff's Office has patrolled this area with snowmobiles and has been assisted by the U.S. Forest Service as well as the

Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue and the Butte County Sheriff's Communications Reserve during the Hill Slider's

annual event.

The Plumas National Forest (PNF) contains over 4482 miles of forest service roads designated for OHV use during the

summer time. The PNF has 184 miles of designated groomed winter trails for snowmobile use and 868 miles of

ungroomed trails. The PNF is accessed via Highway 70 and Highway 162 from Butte County.

The Lassen National Forest (LNF) contains over 3278 miles of forest service roads. There are 57 miles of motorized trails

designated for OHV use and another 1060 miles of unauthorized routes that are being used by OHV recreationalists. The

LNF is accessed via Highway 32, the Skyway and Cohasset Road from Butte County.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office will also patrol Sierra Pacific Industries lands that are adjacent to OHV authorized riding

areas to enforce trespass, illegal

camping, illegal fires and any other laws pertaining to the protection of natural resources.

We will print 1000 informational pamphlets for deputies to give to OHV recreationalists that will have current laws and

safety information. These pamphlets

will also be provided to local businesses that cater to OHV recreationalists.

ITEM 2. Project Coverage

The Jonesville Snowpark has over 100 miles of groomed trails to be patrolled. The Plumas National Forest (PNF) has

over 4482 miles of roads and over 1040 miles of snowmobile trails. The Lassen National Park (LNF) has over 57 miles of

trails designated for OHV use and another 1060 miles of trails that are unauthorized for OHV use but are being used. All

of these areas are heavily forested and are difficult to patrol in a 2 wheel drive patrol car if not impossible. They can only

be

patrolled by 4 wheel drive vehicles and OHV vehicles.

Sierra Pacific Industries owns 123,047 acres of land within Butte County and has had numerous incidents of damage to

the natural resources from OHV

riding illegally on their lands. This is due in part to the location of SPI lands in proximity to the OHV riding trails and

roadways.

ITEM 3. Describe the frequency of the patrols

This project will commence January 1st, 2018 and last until December 31st, 2018. Patrols will be focused on the holiday

weekends and those dates where larger than usual amount of public use is anticipated. Patrols will be by appropriate

motorized equipment be it 4X4, snowmobile, ATV or UTV. Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue will respond to any

emergency calls for service such as overdue/missing persons, accidents or any large scale planned events. Most patrols

will be done on weekend dates when the majority of the public is enjoying the OHV areas.

ITEM 4. Deployment of Personnel

The Butte County Sheriff's Office will utilize one Sergeant to supervise and schedule patrols along with reserve deputies

and patrol deputies to patrol all three areas throughout the year. Butte County Sheriff's Search and

Rescue will respond to assist with accidents, missing/overdue persons and large scale planned events. The Butte County

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Sheriff's helicopter or plane may be used to assist in search and rescue missions or to facilitate a rescue.

To maximize the patrols with the resources allocated reserve deputies will be assigned to patrol these areas while being

supplemented by patrol deputies as needed.

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LE Certification

LE Certification for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Sheriff's Office


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Law Enforcement - Page 1

1. Identify areas with high priority law enforcement needs because of public safety, cultural resources, and sensitiveenvironmental habitats, including wilderness areas and areas of critical environmental concerns:

The Jonesville Snowpark needs law enforcement patrol due to the remoteness of the 100 mile groomed trailscoupled with the freezing temperatures that threaten lives for anyone broken down and stuck out on the trails.The Plumas National Forest (PNF) and Lassen National Forest (LNF) has numerous forest service roads that don'treceive or infrequently receive patrols from law enforcement and have caused some people to damage theenvironment by disregard for safety rules when riding motorized equipment in areas where designated riding trailsdon't exist. A number of citizens will ride their off-road motorized equipment that isn't registered or will ride whileimpaired from drinking alcohol or using drugs due to a lack of law enforcement presence in these three areas.Private lands adjacent to authorized OHV riding such as lands owned by Sierra Pacific Industries have beenplagued with illegal OHV trespass and use to include illegal camping and illegal campfires that have damagednatural resources.

2. Describe how the proposed Project relates to OHV Recreation and will sustain OHV Recreation, motorized off-highway access to non-motorized recreation, or OHV Opportunities associated with the Project Area:

The proposed project will provide an increased law enforcement presence that will encourage responsible riding aswell as enforcement of laws that have been ignored. We will be able to address issues while they are happeningrather than trying to investigate after the fact. We will be able to educate the public about safe riding habits,responsible riding and areas to ride. We will also be distributing pamphlets containing laws and information aboutthese areas to help promote safe and responsible riding.

3. Describe the Applicant’s formal or informal cooperation with other law enforcement agencies:

The Butte County Sheriff's Office has a long standing history of working with other law enforcement agencies fromlocal municipalities to state and federal agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and the California HighwayPatrol. We don't have any formal meetings with other law enforcement agencies but rather meet on our patrolsand contact other law enforcement personnel that we associate with on and off duty. We have developed a goodcommunication network with other agencies and are able to speak directly to the patrol officers to addressproblems. We work cooperatively with the Plumas County Sheriff's Office in dealing with search and rescuemissions as the location of the missions at times calls for a quicker response from our county.


4. Does the Applicant recover a portion of the law enforcement costs directly associatedwith privately sponsored OHV events where sponsors have obtained a local permit?

Yes No

Explain:

Butte County Sheriff's Office doesn't charge for any of its patrol or search and rescue functions.

5. The Applicant agrees to implement a public education program that includes informationon safety programs available in the area and how to report OHV violations?

Yes No

6. Describe the Applicant’s OHV law enforcement training program including how the training program educatespersonnel to address OHV safety and natural and cultural resource protection:

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All law enforcement personnel are provided with an off-highway vehicle law enforcement information pamphlet aswell as briefed regarding what types of violations to be looking for prior to their patrol. We also encourage our lawenforcement personnel to educate the public they encounter about violations as well as seek out information fromthe public regarding violations we may not be aware of. 6 Deputies and 1 Sergeant have been trained in the basicOHV riding course.

Deputies have been instructed of areas where problem areas are located where natural resources have beendamaged due to illegal OHV riding. Deputies are instructed to check these areas during their patrols to addressany violations encountered. Deputies also talk with citizens while on their patrols and ensure the recreating publicis aware of the areas they are prohibited from riding in.


7. Is the proposed project in accordance with local or federal plans and the OHMVRDivision Strategic Plan?

Yes No

8. LOCAL AGENCIES ONLY - Describe the Applicant’s policies and/or agreements regarding enforcement on federalland:

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is authorized to enforce all laws on public, private and federal lands within ourcounty. We work with federal law enforcement to ensure proper application of the law.

9. COUNTIES ONLY - Describe how the OHV in-lieu of tax funds are being used and whether the use of these feescomplements the Applicant’s project:

OHV in-lieu funds are used to help pay for patrolling the proposed areas as well as administration and schedulingof patrols. These funds are also used to fund search and rescue operations that take place in these areas.


10. APPLICANTS WHO MANAGE OHV RECREATION FACILITIES – Describe how your organization is meeting itsoperation and maintenance needs:

We do not manage these recreation facilities. We enforce the laws related to OHV riding and pay for themaintenance and fuel for the equipment used to patrol these areas as well as conduct search and rescueoperations on these lands.

11. The Applicant agrees to enforce the registration of OHVs and the other provision ofDivision 16.5 commencing with Section 38000 of the vehicle code and to enforce otherapplicable laws regarding the operation of OHVs?

Yes No

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APPLICANT NAME : Butte County Sheriff's Office

PROJECT TITLE : Law Enforcement PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-03-70-L01




The geographic jurisdiction of the BCSO comprises over one million acres. The majority of the area

is mountain terrain including U.S. Forest Service land and the Jonesville Snow park. The Lassen National Forest is

located in the north eastern portion of Butte County. The Plumas National Forest is situated on the eastern side of the

county and contains approximately 1.1 million acres of which about 300,000 acres are within Butte Counties jurisdiction.

Lassen National Forest has over 1.2 million acres of land of which 51,000 acres are located within Butte County. The

Jonesville Snow park is located in the northeast portion of Butte County and covers 80,000 acres. Both Forests receive

visitors and off road enthusiasts year round seeking motorized recreation, hunting, camping and fishing. The Jonesville Snow park likewise receives

snowmobiles, cross country skiers and off road enthusiasts. Due to the location of these three areas all situated on the

eastern half of Butte County coupled with the remoteness of these locations it is often difficult, if not impossible, for

regular patrol deputies to patrol these areas. Oftentimes it requires specialized equipment to access certain areas

especially during winter or inclement weather.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office has a 5 year Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement with the Plumas, Lassen and Tahoe National Forests, signed

12 Jan 2016. The main entrance to the High Lakes OHV area lies within Butte County, and Spring Valley Lake is just beyond the Butte County

boundary. Spring Valley Lake is the most used and has the highest damage by OHVs, and is with in eye site of the Butte County Line. Calls for service

at the High Lakes trail head and surrounding areas are handled by the Butte County Sheriff's Office. The area is patrolled by the Butte County Sheriff's

Office currently, and the Butte County Sheriff's office responds frequently to the area for calls for service.

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The High Lakes OHV Area is a very remote, 4X4 only area used heavily during all seasons. Many 4X4 clubs use the area and Butte County Sheriff's

Office responds year round to calls for service, search and rescue operations, and complaints that OHV vehicles are causing damage to the area.

Mostly BCSO response is made by helicopter to the remote areas.

The Jonesville Snow park is accessed via Highway 32. The Snow park entrance has a 50 vehicle parking area that is

paved and has restroom facilities and a large communication board. There is no fee charged for the Snow park and the

public can access it 24 hours a day year round. The Snow park has over 350 miles of area trails and over 100 miles of

groomed trails for winter snowmobile use. During non-snow covered months off road enthusiasts use the area for a variety of off

road motorized equipment such as ATVs, motorcycles, UTV's and other 4X4 vehicles in the area. Annually the Butte Meadows Hill

Slider's Club has a fund raising event that can draw a large group of snowmobilers during the winter. The Butte County

Sheriff's Office has patrolled this area with snowmobiles and has been assisted by the U.S. Forest Service as well as the

Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue and the Butte County Sheriff's Communications Reserve during the Hill Slider's

annual event.

The Plumas National Forest (PNF) contains over 4482 miles of forest service roads designated for OHV use during the

summer time. The PNF has 184 miles of designated groomed winter trails for snowmobile use and 868 miles of

ungroomed trails. The PNF is accessed via Highway 70 and Highway 162 from Butte County.

The Lassen National Forest (LNF) contains over 3278 miles of forest service roads. There are 57 miles of motorized trails

designated for OHV use and another 1060 miles of unauthorized routes that are being used by OHV recreationalists. The

LNF is accessed via Highway 32, the Skyway and Cohasset Road from Butte County.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office will also patrol Sierra Pacific Industries lands that are adjacent to OHV authorized riding areas to enforce trespass, illegal

camping, illegal fires and any other laws pertaining to the protection of natural resources.

We will print 1000 informational pamphlets for deputies to give to OHV recreationalists that will have current laws and safety information. These

pamphlets

will also be provided to local businesses that cater to OHV recreationalists.

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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. Sergeant

Notes : Supervisor

30.0000 69.000 HRS 1,552.50 517.50 0.00 2,070.00

2. Law Enforcement Officers

Notes : Deputies and Reserve Deputies

354.0000 58.000 HRS 15,399.00 5,133.00 0.00 20,532.00

3. Search and Rescue

Notes : Search and rescue responds to search for

people who are overdue or lost from outings into the

OHV areas as well as respond to rescue people who

have been injured while out in the OHV areas. As

part of our search and rescue equipment our team

uses a Snow cat, an Argo, a UTV, snowmobiles,

quads, 4X4's, helicopters and motorcycles when

responding to various mountain search and rescue

calls. Depending on the type of call for search and

rescue they will conduct ground based searches on

foot and by vehicle, over the edge rope rescue and

technical air rescue services.

250.0000 27.000 HRS 0.00 6,750.00 0.00 6,750.00

Total for Staff 16,951.50 12,400.50 0.00 29,352.00

2 Contracts


1. Safety Equipment

Notes : Helmets required to operate OHV vehicles.

Current helmets are old and need to be replaced.

4.0000 150.000 EA 475.00 125.00 0.00 600.00


1. Vehicle Operations and Maintenance

Notes : Mileage for fuel

1045.0000 0.550 MI 575.00 0.00 0.00 575.00

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2. Vehicle Operations and Maintenance

Notes : Maintenance of ATV's

4.0000 200.000 EA 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00

3. Tires for OHV Patrol vehicle

Notes : tires for main OHV vehicle

5.0000 300.000 EA 1,125.00 375.00 0.00 1,500.00



1. Safety Equipment

Notes : Off road lighting system for OHV patrol

vehicle

1.0000 1400.000 EA 1,050.00 350.00 0.00 1,400.00

2. Ground clearence kit/ instalation 1.0000 1400.000 EA 1,050.00 350.00 0.00 1,400.00

Total for Equipment Purchases 2,100.00 700.00 0.00 2,800.00

6 Others

1. Training

Notes : OHV Training for operators

16.0000 50.000 HRS 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs

1. Indirect Costs-Accounting & Administrati

Notes : Accounting and Administrative services

20.0000 41.000 HRS 0.00 820.00 0.00 820.00




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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 16,951.50 12,400.50 0.00 29,352.00

2 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00




6 Others 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 0.00 820.00 0.00 820.00




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Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Needs for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Plumas County Sheriff's Office


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ITEM 1. Proposed Project

Plumas County, located in Northeastern California, covers 2618 square miles and offers over 1.5 million acres of national

forest that is open to OHV/OSV use, year round. There are also several thousand acres of private land within Plumas

County that are both open and closed to OSV/OHV recreation. Many of these areas are patrolled during routine patrol and

areas that are more remote are patrolled during cooperative USFS patrols and scheduled OHV/OSV patrols. Many open

riding areas are located within one-half hour of Reno N.V., and within two hours of Redding Ca.,Chico Ca., and

Sacramento Ca. The natural beauty of Plumas County and large variety of recreational opportunities that it has to offer

draws thousands of motorized and non-motorized visitors each year. The USFS estimates that well over 72,000 visitorsvisit and conduct OSV/OHV related activities each year. In addition to open OSV/OHV riding areas there are 35+designated USFS campgrounds within the county, countless other areas that are also open, non-designated camping

areas, and three major rivers. Hunting, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and bird-watching are also very

popular. The Sheriff's Office has also seen an increase in the amount of winter users who come to the area and attempt

snow travel on hardened icy roads. These users often become stuck either in their vehicles, or on ATV's when the snow

softens, generating increased search and rescue calls. The Sheriff’s Office has focused on maintaining a balanced

program with a strong emphasis on public safety, protection of the environment, trespass issues onto private or state

property and intrusions into wilderness areas. The Sheriff’s Office has also seen a large increase in the amount of OHV

related disturbance and trespass calls that it receives in areas close to populated areas. User conflict is closely monitored

in an attempt to allow multiple user groups to enjoy their activities safely, while maintaining a positive public view of

motorized activities.The Sheriff’s Office believes public education is a very important part of the OSV/OHV program.

Deputies on patrol personally contact motorized and non-motorized users to obtain information and to respond to possible

user conflict. Deputies often visit with users at trail heads and at local dealerships to pass on information regarding laws

and areas that have become a concern. This practice also allows feedback concerning the program and the passing of

information which allows the Sheriff’s Office to contact potential law violators that have a negative impact on the motorized

community. The program manager also attends public meetings, and special interest group meetings, when possible, to

pass on valuable information. Several hundred contacts are also made each year at the elementary grade level by

attending special events and by attending the yearly children’s fair.

If this project is approved it will fund well over 1000 Hours of OSV/OHV related patrols that will be conducted by Reserve

Deputies, Full-time Deputies and Sergeants as a last resort.

This funding will allow the Sheriff's office to purchase two new snowmobiles that will replace two eight (8) year old, high

mileage, snowmobiles that are currently assigned to the Quincy area. If replaced, these older snowmobiles will be

assigned to and utilized for Search & Rescue operations county-wide.This funding will also allow the Sheriff's

Office to purchase a new four seat UTV to replace two older, low clearance, two seat Rhinos. The

new UTV will be assigned to patrol and additionally utilized for Search & Rescue operations

county-wide. The existing older Yamaha UTV Rhinos have sustained damage due to their low

clearance. The newer four-seat UTV, with higher clearance, will be more conducive to patrol and

Search and Rescue functions.

•

The Sheriff's office will utilize in-lieu funds, as matching funds, to cover all related cost of any safety equipment as well

as the partial cost of purchased equipment.

•

All Indirect costs associated with this agreement will be matching funds.•

This year the Sheriff's Office is again requesting additional patrol funding as a result of a continued joint venture with

Plumas County Public Works. This request stems from our efforts to enter a cooperative agreement with the United

States Forest Service (U.S.F.S) to patrol, manage and conduct trail maintenance on over 500 miles of current forest

roads that are considered for closure.

•

Additional funding is also being requested to allow the Sheriff's Office to conduct patrols year-round in high-use areas.

Currently the Sheriff's Office only patrols on dates and weekends in areas where the program manager believes

increased use will occurr during favorable weather conditions. Additional funding will allow increased patrols that don't

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rely soly on an educated guess or weather.

ITEM 2. Project Coverage

Plumas County, located in Northeastern California, covers 2618 square miles and offers over 1.5 million acres of national

forest that is open to OHV/OSV use, year round with several thousand acres of private land within Plumas County that are

both open and closed to OSV/OHV recreation. Plumas County also has two designated wilderness areas (Bucks Lake

Wilderness and Caribou Wilderness) as well as two state parks (Lassen Volcanic National Park and Plumas Eureka State

Park) located within the county. These areas add several thousand acres of non-motorized recreational land that require

frequent patrols to prevent intrusion.

ITEM 3. Describe the frequency of the patrols

Six to fifteen hour patrols are conducted, generally during the daytime hours, on weekends, holidays, and during special

events such as Snowmobile poker runs or large group gatherings. Shifts are also conducted at any time to respond to

special circumstances such as wilderness intrusions, private property trespass and Search and Rescue operations. The

area adjacent to the Bucks Lake wilderness is patrolled five days a week during the summer months to limit intrusions into

the wilderness. These patrols are conducted during US Forest Service Cooperative Agreement patrols as well as by

Sheriff's Office Boat Patrol Officers who patrol Bucks Lake regularly. Any observed intrusion or reported intrusion into any

wilderness area, state park, or area deemed to be closed for any reason by the U.S. Forest Service or land owner is

immediately passed on to Patrol Deputies and U.S. Forest Service for immediate response when possible.

A particular area of interest here is the area known as the High Lakes which is located in the very south west corner of the

county. This area has seen a huge increase in the amount of recreational users in the past few years with very little

response from Law-Enforcement because of the extended (31/2 hour in most cases) response time needed to get to the

remote area. Any additional funding would greatly enhance the Sheriff's Office ability to conduct more frequent patrols in

this area thus reducing cases of natural resource damage as well as user conflict that is occurring. This area is so remote

that patrols in this area require approximately twelve to fifteen hours to patrol completely.

For several years the Sheriff's Office has asked for funding that would provide a moderate/high level of enforcement

county wide with an emphasis on troubled areas. However, funding has been continuously cut, usually in half. This

reduced funding forces the Sheriff's Office to utilize outside funding, usually in-lieu tax funds, to provide what many would

consider a minimum amount of enforcement activities. As such there are still several areas within our county that are

being neglected because of this decreased/adjusted funding.

ITEM 4. Deployment of Personnel

The Plumas County Sheriff's Office Law enforcement program is carried out county wide and is conducted by

approximately twenty full-time Sheriff Deputies and Sergeants; and three Level-1 Reserves who have full peace officer

powers. Deputy Sheriff’s and Sergeants work overtime shifts in addition to their normal duties, and Reserve Officers work

shifts for regular time. Patrol shifts, usually six to fifteen hours long, are conducted by either one or two deputies

depending on location and type of patrol. An example of this would be during OSV (snowmobile patrols) where two

deputies are mandated by policy. OHV patrols may be conducted by either one or two deputies depending on the

program manager or ares Sergeant's discretion. Multiple patrols may occur on the same day(s) during the same weekend

at different parts of the county depending on activity(s) or special events. There are no projected adjustments to these

patrol patterns with the exception that an increased level of funding would allow a broader range and frequency of patrols.

This proposed project includes:

•OHV and OSV enforcement, investigation, compliance, education, and OHV/OSV related Search and Rescue activities,

county wide. Patrols will be conducted during the winter months and summer patrols that will take place in high use areas

and in response to public complaints.

•Coordination with local, Government and State agencies.

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•Monitoring and patrols of wilderness areas or areas deemed closed to motorized use. Also to include response and

patrols of private property trespass.

•Area patrols especially during high use or during designated events.

•Provide information to the public via personnel contact, public forms, the local paper or OHV/OSV literature handed out

during personnel contact.

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LE Certification

LE Certification for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Plumas County Sheriff's Office


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1. Identify areas with high priority law enforcement needs because of public safety, cultural resources, and sensitiveenvironmental habitats, including wilderness areas and areas of critical environmental concerns:

As previously stated Plumas County coveres approximately 2618 square miles and offeres approximately 1.5million acres of national forest that is open to OHV/OSV use as well as several thousand acres of private land thatare both open and closed to OHV/OSV use.

2. Describe how the proposed Project relates to OHV Recreation and will sustain OHV Recreation, motorized off-highway access to non-motorized recreation, or OHV Opportunities associated with the Project Area:

This Law Enforcement project is specifically related to OSV/OHV use within Plumas County. It's very natureencompasses OHV/OSV related law enforcement and is designed to enhance public saftey as well as publiceducation. As a result, sustained OHV/OSV recreation within the county will remain high as user conflict andsensitive area trespass is reduced or in many cases eliminated.

3. Describe the Applicant’s formal or informal cooperation with other law enforcement agencies:

The Sheriff's Office works closely with other agencies within the county such as the U.S. Forest Service (Lassenand Plumas County) the Lassen National Park Service, BLM and the CHP to effectively conduct its OHV/OSVEnforcement Program. This partnership has allowed the department to maximize funding by sharing informationthat usually prevents double coverage in areas on weekends while at the same time teaming up to respond tospecial calls for service. The Sheriff's Office is also dedicated to assisting and responding to calls from privateland owners who are having OHV/OSV related issues such as trespassing and vandalism. The Sheriff's Officealso responds to S&R Mutual Aid requests from surrounding agencies/counties.


4. Does the Applicant recover a portion of the law enforcement costs directly associatedwith privately sponsored OHV events where sponsors have obtained a local permit?

Yes No

Explain:

The Plumas County Sheriff's Office supports many OSV/OHV related events within the county and currentlyprovides Patrol and Search and Rescue services for these functions at no cost in an effort to enhance and supportsuch functions.

5. The Applicant agrees to implement a public education program that includes informationon safety programs available in the area and how to report OHV violations?

Yes No

6. Describe the Applicant’s OHV law enforcement training program including how the training program educatespersonnel to address OHV safety and natural and cultural resource protection:

Agency enforcement staff receive specific training on OHV law enforcement: All officers within the department whowish to participate in the OHV/OSV patrol program receive initial instruction regarding applicable OHV/OSV lawsand regulations. A major portion of this training is based around Public Safety and the ability to make citizencontacts in regards to such. Officers are trained to recognize violations and are given discretion in how to dealwith varying circumstances that might need their attention, either issuing citations or in most cases educating andcounseling to eliminate further occurrences. All officers are also issued a California State Parks OHV LawEnforcement information reference book and receive updates by meeting or memorandum as needed. Thistraining also includes how to respond to wilderness intrusions, as well as the documentation, reporting or detainingof violators who are destroying or damaging natural resources or trespassing into sensitive or private lands.


7. Is the proposed project in accordance with local or federal plans and the OHMVRDivision Strategic Plan?

Yes No

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8. LOCAL AGENCIES ONLY - Describe the Applicant’s policies and/or agreements regarding enforcement on federalland:

Currently the Plumas County Sheriff's Office has both written and verbal agreements with local federal agenciesregarding law enforcement on federal land. The Sheriff's Office enforces all State and County OHV/OSV relatedlaws with emphasis on public safety, protection of natural resources and or private property. When violators arecontacted in areas where Federal Laws would be more applicable or would be of a greater nature, our agreementis to immediately detain violators, notify the responsible federal agency (usually USFS or National Park Service)and have them respond to the situation for citation or arrest. In instances where the responsible federal agencycan not respond, officers will obtain all of the violators information and in cases where the violation concernswilderness intrusion escort the violators from the area, then follow-up with the appropriate federal agency so anarrest or citation can be issued.

9. COUNTIES ONLY - Describe how the OHV in-lieu of tax funds are being used and whether the use of these feescomplements the Applicant’s project:

The Plumas County Sheriff's Office currently receives one half (approximately $30.000.00) of the Counties in-lieuof tax funds with the other half of this funding going to the Plumas County Road Department for snow removal andmaintenance of the many designated OSV staging areas located within the county. These funds have greatlyenhanced the Sheriff's Office OSV/OHV program by allowing the department to purchase needed safetyequipment and equipment directly utilized for OSV/OHV patrols. These funds also provide much needed fundingfor additional shifts that would not be possible after grant funding has been depleted. As a result, the Sheriff'sOffice usually provides 75% to well over 100% matching funds for this grant.


10. APPLICANTS WHO MANAGE OHV RECREATION FACILITIES – Describe how your organization is meeting itsoperation and maintenance needs:

N/A

11. The Applicant agrees to enforce the registration of OHVs and the other provision ofDivision 16.5 commencing with Section 38000 of the vehicle code and to enforce otherapplicable laws regarding the operation of OHVs?

Yes No

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Project Cost Estimate for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Plumas County Sheriff's Office


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APPLICANT NAME : Plumas County Sheriff's Office

PROJECT TITLE : Law Enforcement PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-03-13-L01




Plumas County, located in Northeastern California, covers 2618 square miles and offers over 1.5 million acres of national forest that is open to OHV/OSV

use, year round. There are also several thousand acres of private land within Plumas County that are both open and closed to OSV/OHV recreation. Many

of these areas are patrolled during routine patrol and areas that are more remote are patrolled during cooperative USFS patrols and scheduled OHV/OSV

patrols. Many open riding areas are located within one-half hour of Reno N.V., and within two hours of Redding Ca.,Chico Ca., and Sacramento Ca. The

natural beauty of Plumas County and large variety of recreational opportunities that it has to offer draws thousands of motorized and non-motorized

visitors each year. The USFS estimates that well over 72,000 visitors visit and conduct OSV/OHV related activities each year. In addition to openOSV/OHV riding areas there are 35+ designated USFS campgrounds within the county, countless other areas that are also open, non-designated

camping areas, and three major rivers. Hunting, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and bird-watching are also very popular. The Sheriff's

Office has also seen an increase in the amount of winter users who come to the area and attempt snow travel on hardened icy roads. These users often

become stuck either in their vehicles, or on ATV's when the snow softens, generating increased search and rescue calls. The Sheriff’s Office has focused

on maintaining a balanced program with a strong emphasis on public safety, protection of the environment, trespass issues onto private or state property

and intrusions into wilderness areas. The Sheriff’s Office has also seen a large increase in the amount of OHV related disturbance and trespass calls that

it receives in areas close to populated areas. User conflict is closely monitored in an attempt to allow multiple user groups to enjoy their activities safely,

while maintaining a positive public view of motorized activities.The Sheriff’s Office believes public education is a very important part of the OSV/OHV

program. Deputies on patrol personally contact motorized and non-motorized users to obtain information and to respond to possible user conflict. Deputies

often visit with users at trail heads and at local dealerships to pass on information regarding laws and areas that have become a concern. This practice

also allows feedback concerning the program and the passing of information which allows the Sheriff’s Office to contact potential law violators that have a

negative impact on the motorized community. The program manager also attends public meetings, and special interest group meetings, when possible, to

pass on valuable information. Several hundred contacts are also made each year at the elementary grade level by attending special events and by

attending the yearly children’s fair.

If this project is approved it will fund well over 1000 Hours of OSV/OHV related patrols that will be conducted by Reserve Deputies, Full-time Deputies and

Sergeants as a last resort.

This funding will allow the Sheriff's office to purchase two new snowmobiles that will replace two eight (8) year old, high mileage, snowmobiles that are

currently assigned to the Quincy area. If replaced, these older snowmobiles will be assigned to and utilized for Search & Rescue operations county-

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wide.This funding will also allow the Sheriff's Office to purchase a new four seat UTV to replace two older, low clearance, two

seat Rhinos. The new UTV will be assigned to patrol and additionally utilized for Search & Rescue operations county-wide.

The existing older Yamaha UTV Rhinos have sustained damage due to their low clearance. The newer four-seat UTV, with

higher clearance, will be more conducive to patrol and Search and Rescue functions.The Sheriff's office will utilize in-lieu funds, as matching funds, to cover all related cost of any safety equipment as well as the partial cost of purchased

equipment.

•

All Indirect costs associated with this agreement will be matching funds.•

This year the Sheriff's Office is again requesting additional patrol funding as a result of a continued joint venture with Plumas County Public Works. This

request stems from our efforts to enter a cooperative agreement with the United States Forest Service (U.S.F.S) to patrol, manage and conduct trail

maintenance on over 500 miles of current forest roads that are considered for closure.

•

Additional funding is also being requested to allow the Sheriff's Office to conduct patrols year-round in high-use areas. Currently the Sheriff's Office only

patrols on dates and weekends in areas where the program manager believes increased use will occurr during favorable weather conditions. Additional

funding will allow increased patrols that don't rely soly on an educated guess or weather.

•


DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

1. Law Enforcement Officers 1500.0000 44.360 HRS 66,540.00 0.00 0.00 66,540.00

2. Reserve Officers

Notes : Reserve Officers conducting patrols are

Level-1 Reserves and have full peace officer

authority. As such, patrols done by Reserve Officers

are conducted in the same manner as patrols done

by Deputies/Sergeants.

200.0000 23.620 HRS 4,724.00 0.00 0.00 4,724.00

3. Patrol Sergeant

Notes : This position is actual patrol time spent in the

field by the Sergeant with officers conducting patrol

functions and supervising field patrols.

200.0000 56.520 HRS 11,304.00 0.00 0.00 11,304.00

4. Patrol Commander

Notes : Patrol Commander to be utilized for

100.0000 72.640 HRS 0.00 7,264.00 0.00 7,264.00

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specialized training and OHV patrols when Deputies

and Sergeants unavailable. The Patrol Commander

is one of only two trained operators with a class A

license to transport the Snow Cat for

emergency/Search and Rescue Operations

Total for Staff 82,568.00 7,264.00 0.00 89,832.00

2 Contracts


1. OSV/OHV Supplies

Notes : The Sheriff's Office currently utilizes 8

UTV/OSV vehicles on a full time basis and has eight

other UTV/OSV vehicles that are utilized as needed.

This item as an estimate based on past project costs

and includes those items not covered under

maintenance. Items to include, but not limited to,

radio equipment, misc bags, tires, belts, tracks, oil,

rims etc. Items may also include personal protective

equipment such as helmets, first aid supplies, and

riding gear specific to the indicated vehicles.

8.0000 445.000 EA 0.00 3,560.00 0.00 3,560.00


1. OSV/UTV Maintenance

Notes : The Sheriff's Office currently utilizes 8

UTV/OSV vehicles on a full time basis and has eight

other UTV/OSV vehicles that are utilized as needed.

This item is an estimate based on past maintenance

costs. This item includes general maintenance costs

as well as major repairs such as engine or

body/frame replacement etc.

8.0000 582.000 EA 4,656.00 0.00 0.00 4,656.00

2. Fuel Costs 8.0000 700.000 EA 5,600.00 0.00 0.00 5,600.00


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1. RZR UTV

Notes : A new four seat UTV will be utilized in the

vast amount of rough terrain in Plumas County. The

Plumas County Sheriff's Office currently only has

two-seat OHV vehicle which makes assisting the

public difficult when the two-seat vehicles are

already occupied. A four seat UTV will also benefit

Search and Rescue related events and is needed for

prisoner transports from rural areas during OHV

patrols. This cost estimate also includes the

purchase of a trailer to transport the UTV.

1.0000 29444.000 EA 4,149.00 25,295.00 0.00 29,444.00

2. Snowmobiles

Notes : Two new snowmobiles will replace two eight

year old, high mileage, snowmobiles that are

currently assigned to the Quincy area. The existing

snowmobiles will become costly to operate. If

replaced, these older snowmobiles will be assigned

to and utilized for Search & Rescue operations

county-wide.

2.0000 13500.000 EA 24,927.00 2,073.00 0.00 27,000.00

Total for Equipment Purchases 29,076.00 27,368.00 0.00 56,444.00

6 Others



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs

1. Indirect Costs-Fiscal Officer 80.0000 43.010 HRS 0.00 3,441.00 0.00 3,441.00

Total Indirect Costs 0.00 3,441.00 0.00 3,441.00

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TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES 0.00 3,441.00 0.00 3,441.00


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Project Cost Summary for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Plumas County Sheriff's Office


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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 82,568.00 7,264.00 0.00 89,832.00

2 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

3 Materials / Supplies 0.00 3,560.00 0.00 3,560.00


5 Equipment Purchases 29,076.00 27,368.00 0.00 56,444.00

6 Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 0.00 3,441.00 0.00 3,441.00

Total Indirect Costs 0.00 3,441.00 0.00 3,441.00

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES 0.00 3,441.00 0.00 3,441.00


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Education & Safety

Project Description for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.

Application: Education & Safety

3/1/2017

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A. Statement of Activity or Product

The Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team would like to request an Argo Avenger EFI with Tracks for use for

Search and Rescue missions. Our team would use this vehicle during winter months to make access to Search and

Rescue missions when activated by the Butte County Sheriff's Office. Our team serves two winter OHV areas, the

Highlakes OHV and Jonesville Snowmobile OHV parks. Snow accumulations during the winter often make it difficult for

conventional 4x4 and snowmobiles to access areas that we cover. This vehicle would make it possible to reach victims

during heavy snow accumulation.


The Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team responds to calls for service in two designated OHV areas: The

Highlakes OHV area north east of Paradise, Ca and also the Jonesville Snowmobile OHV area near Butte Meadows in the

Lassen National Forest. Receiving an Argo Avenger would allow us to traverse in deep powder snow to search for lost or

missing recreationalists, which may include 4 wheen drive vehicles, snowmobiles, ATV's and UTV's, as well as

snowshoers and cross country skiers. Our team responds on average to 30 calls a year for service in these areas.

C. Identification of Needs

The project will address our need reach our two local OHV areas during winter months with a vehicle that is designed to

float on top of deep powder snow. It will improve our level of service to the OHV community and the citizens and visitors of

Butte County. Currently we have an aging snowcat that has proven to be unreliable and difficult to transport due to its

weight and requirements for a tow vehicle. An Argo Avenger is easily transportable on a small utility trailer and does not

weigh outside the weight range of what a Class C drivers license can tow.

D. Location of Training Services

Trainings would be held at the Jonesville Snowmobile Park. Services would include the entire County of Butte that

receives moderate amounts snow, to include the Jonesville and High Lakes OHV areas.

E. OHV Safety, Environmental Responsibility, and Respect Private Property

The proposed project does not have an educational element, other than training our Search and Resuce members on use

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Project Cost Estimate for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.


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APPLICANT NAME : Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.

PROJECT TITLE : Education & Safety PROJECT NUMBER(Division use only) :

G16-04-30-S01




The Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team would like to request an Argo Avenger EFI with Tracks for use for Search and Rescue missions. Our

team would use this vehicle during winter months to make access to Search and Rescue missions when activated by the Butte County Sheriff's Office. Our

team serves two winter OHV areas, the Highlakes OHV and Jonesville Snowmobile OHV parks. Snow accumulations during the winter often make it

difficult for conventional 4x4 and snowmobiles to access areas that we cover. This vehicle would make it possible to reach victims during heavy snow

accumulation.


DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff

2 Contracts




1. Argo Avenger 8x8 STR 1.0000 26000.000 EA 18,000.00 8,000.00 0.00 26,000.00

2. Argo Covertible Top 1.0000 1500.000 EA 1,000.00 500.00 0.00 1,500.00

3. Argo Rubber Tracks 2.0000 2500.000 EA 3,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 5,000.00

Total for Equipment Purchases 22,500.00 10,000.00 0.00 32,500.00

6 Others

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Project Cost Estimate for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.


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INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs




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Project Cost Summary for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Agency: Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.


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DIRECT EXPENSES

Program Expenses

1 Staff 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


4 Equipment Use Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5 Equipment Purchases 22,500.00 10,000.00 0.00 32,500.00

6 Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00



INDIRECT EXPENSES

Indirect Costs

1 Indirect Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00




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Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program - 2016/2017Applicant: Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.


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The Applicant is applying for the following type of Project: (Check the one most appropriate)

Education – Applicants shall only respond to items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Safety – Applicants shall only respond to items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 ,12, 13, 14, and 15.


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51% - 75% (5 points)

26% - 50% (3 points)


2. Project Performance - Q 2.

2. For Applicant’s OHV grant Projects which reached the end of the Project performance periodwithin the last two years, the percentage of all Projects closed out in accordance with Programregulations:

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100% of Projects closed out (10 points)

75% to 99% of Projects closed out (5 points)

Less than 75% of Projects closed out (No points)

First time Applicants, Applicants with active Project(s) which have not reached the end of the Projectperformance period, and past Applicants with no active Projects within the last two years (4 points)

List all Projects that have reached the end of the performance period in the last two years:

We are a first time applicant

3. Previous Year's Performance - Q 3. (FOR DIVISION USE ONLY)

3. In the previous year the Applicant has been responsive and communicated effectively with theassigned OHMVR Grant Administrator by phone, email or personal visit.

(FOR DIVISION USE ONLY) (Check the one most appropriate)

In the previous year the Applicant has been responsive and communicated effectively with their assignedOHMVR Grant Administrator by phone, email or personal visit (3 points)

First time Applicants and past Applicants with no active Grant Projects within the last two years (2 points)

In the previous year the Applicant has not been responsive (No points)



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2 to 3 (2 points)

1 (1 point)

None (No points)


No partner organizations.

5. Types of OHV Recreation - Q 5.

5. The Project addresses the following types of OHV Recreation: 4


ATV 4X4



6. Public Input Prior to the Preliminary Application - Q 6.


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Letters of information about this project was sent to the two OHV clubs that would be impacted by our team, theButte Meadows Hillsliders and the Friends of the Highlakes. We also held a public input meeting on March 28th atour Headquarters Building.

7. Incorporates Elements - Q 7. (Education Project ONLY)

7. The Project incorporates the following, clearly identifiable and/or measurable, elements:


Process of researching issues and audience (2 points)

Objectives (2 points)

Testing process to ensure actions are effective (2 points)

Plan to implement the Project (2 points)

Evaluation and feedback of the process (2 points)


8. Methods of Education - Q 8. (Education Project ONLY)

8. The Project will utilize the following methods of education:


Hands on learning Social media

Formal class setting Outreach booths/Exhibits

Printed media (brochures, panels, etc.) CDs/DVDs

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Internet classes Interpretive talks, rides, events

Advertising (of message, not classes) Audio/video programs

Self-guided trails Other (specify)


9. Number of Times Exposed to Message - Q 9. (Education Project ONLY)

9. Total number of times individuals are exposed to the message through educational methodsidentified in Question 8:


Greater than 10,000 (4 points)

1,000 to 10,000 (3 points)

100 to 1,000 (2 points)

20 to 100 (1 point)

0 to 20 (No points)

Provide a detailed explanation for the quantity checked:

10. Average Time Exposed to Message - Q 10. (Education Project ONLY)

10. Average time a participant will have exposure to the Project’s message or training througheducational methods identified in Question 8:

(Check the one item of highest point value that applies)

Greater than 2 hours (4 points)

1 hour to 2 hours (3 points)

5 minutes to less than 1 hour (2 points)

1 minute to less than 5 minutes (A Project for maps will fall under this category) (1 point)

Less than 1 minute (No points)


11. Project Provides ASI / MSF Training - Q 11. (Education Project ONLY)

11. The Project provides direct support for delivery of ATV Safety Institute and/or Motorcycle SafetyFoundation training to the public:


No (No points)

Yes (2 points)


12. Level of Personnel Trained / Search and Rescue Staff - Q 12. & 13. (Safety Project ONLY)

12. The majority of personnel utilized in the Project are trained to the following level: 5


Emergency Medical Technician level, or higher (5 points)

First Responder level (2 points)

First Aid and CPR (1 point)

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No training (No points)

13. The Project involves search and rescue staff that is: 5


All volunteer (5 points)

A majority of volunteers with some paid staff (4 points)

Paid staff working regular hours (non-overtime) (2 points)

Paid staff working overtime shifts (No points)

14. Types of Training Personnel Possess - Q 14. (Safety Project ONLY)

14. The Project will have the majority of personnel trained in the following areas: 16


Radio communication Tracking skills

Avalanche rescue Navigation training

Swift water rescue ATV certification

Dog handling Motorcycle certification

Rope skills 4 x 4/Off-Road training

Wilderness search and rescue Other (Specify)

15. Experience Performing OHV Search and Rescue - Q 15. (Safety Project ONLY)

15. The Applicant has documented experience performing OHV search and rescue operations andproviding medical aid to OHV operators. In the prior calendar year the Applicant has performedand documented:

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0 Medicals or search and rescue missions in support of OHV Recreation (No points)


Our team responds to an average of 30 calls for service during the year to areas in the Jonesville SnowmobilePark OHV area and Highlakes OHV areas. These calls for service include lost or missing persons, medicals, andtechnical rescue including high-angle rope rescue and swiftwater rescue.

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March 7, 2017 Randall Gould, Feather River District Ranger Plumas National Forest 875 Mitchell Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Ranger Gould: The Butte County Board of Supervisors supports the removal of dead, dying and structurally damaged live trees located within the Brush Creek Hazard Tree Salvage Project. The Board understands this project is essential to the safety of forest visitors and the health of the forest. The tree mortality issue being faced by the National Forests in our area is significant; we encourage and support pro‐active timber harvesting of affected trees, especially those near infrastructure, including campgrounds, trails, roads and parking areas. It is our understanding that the logging operation is planned for the Spring of 2017, utilizing conventional logging methods, with skidders and loaders utilized to complete the project, and that logging slash will be lopped and scattered to reduce fuels concentration. We agree this is a reasonable approach, and support the project as described in the Schedule of Planned Actions for the Plumas National Forest. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. We appreciate the Feather River Ranger District for their outreach efforts to local Tribes, organizations, government agencies and community members. Respectfully, Bill Connelly Chair, Butte County Board of Supervisors cc: Paul Hahn, CAO and Clerk of the Board Butte County Board of Supervisors Forest Advisory Committee Butte County Federal State Land Use Coordinating Committee Eric Murphy, Plumas National Forest Clay Davis, Plumas National Forest

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Administration Center 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200 - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 Telephone: (530) 538-7631

BILL CONNELLY First District

LARRY WAHL

Second District

MAUREEN KIRK Third District

STEVE LAMBERT

Fourth District

DOUG TEETER Fifth District

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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)

Lassen National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

Lassen National Forest Almanor Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

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

Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected

Implementation

01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region


- Land management planning

- Recreation management - Road management

On Hold

On Hold

N/A

N/A

Donald [email protected]

Chris [email protected]

UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.

UNIT - Lassen National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Lassen. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest wide existing miles of groomed OSV trails and open cross country areas of the LNF which receive adequate snowfall for OSV use to occur.

Location:

Location:

N/A

N/A

Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment (SNFPA)

Lassen National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle(OSV) Use Designation

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)

Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California onNovember 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues.

The Forest Service is evaluating its existing management of OSV use on the Lassen National Forest (LNF). The goal of this proposed project is to designate LNF system roads, trails, and areas where OSV use will be allowed, restricted or prohibited.

Description:

Description:

Web Link:

Web Link:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis

http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45832

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Implementation


- Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management

- Recreation management

- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management - Research and Development

Cancelled

In Progress:Scoping Start 08/30/2016

In Progress:Scoping Start 05/05/2015Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2017

N/A

Expected:02/2017

Expected:09/2017

Bernice McProud530 [email protected]

Stacy [email protected]

Blair [email protected]

UNIT - Almanor Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Springsarea within the West Humbug Allotment in Humbug Valley, adjacent to private lands, .

UNIT - Almanor Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - sec. 7, T. 25 N., R. 6 E., MDM. In the Almanor Ranger District, Lassen National Forest, where the PCT crosses Chips Creek southeast of the Poison Springs trailhead.

UNIT - Almanor Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area consists of four separate areas near Scotts John Creek, Grizzly Creek, Water Creek, and Yellow Creek, and ranges in elevation from 4,150 feet to 7,200 feet.

Location:

Location:

Location:

N/A

06/2017

09/2017

Big Springs Project

Chips Creek Bridge

Grizzly Restoration Project

The Big Springs project proposes to realign fence around Big Springs and Forest boundaries, and may include limited aspen, forest health, and wildlife habitat improvement activities.

The project is intended to re-establish a safe, sustainable trail crossing over Chips Creek along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail for hikers and stock users.

Grizzly proposes to move Forest road 26N11 away from Scotts John Crk; increase forest resilience, decrease fuels, maintain/improve wildlife habitat through thinning and prescribed fire; and implement actions to support threeresearch proposals

Description:

Description:

Description:

Web Link:

Web Link:



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Lassen National Forest Eagle Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


Implementation



- Recreation management - Special area management - Watershed management

- Recreation management - Special area management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management



Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 02/2017

Expected:07/2017

Expected:02/2017

Expected:10/2017

Douglas [email protected]

Susan Wilcox530-257-4188, ext. [email protected]

Laura [email protected]

UNIT - Almanor Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. High Lakesarea east of Philbrook Lake.

UNIT - Almanor Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T25N,R6E,Sec 32-35; T26N,R6E,Sec 2-6 and 9-11 MDBM. East of Saucer Lake on Soda Ridge, in Soda Ridge IRA of Management Area 45, on Almanor Ranger District.

UNIT - Almanor Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Plumas. LEGAL - sec. 25, 26, 35, 36 T26N, R5E; sec.4, 7-10, 17-22, 25, 26, 29-31 T26N, R6E. Southwest of Humbug Valley, located in Butt Creek (MA 37), Jonesville (MA 44), and Soda Ridge (MA45) mgmt. areas.

Location:

Location:

Location:

07/2017

06/2017

06/2018

High Lakes Motorized Trail Re-routes and Staging Area Improvements

Ridge Project

Rocks Restoration

Re-route and reconstruct motorized trail segments, decommission the eliminated trail segments, restore or improve dispersed recreation areas within Inventoried Roadless Area; develop a staging area outside Inventoried Roadless Area.

Begin post-fire restoration in Inventoried Roadless Area, and primarily promote a diversity of habitats that have been lost. Activities include some re-establishment of native conifers, and protective fuel treatments (both hand and mechanical).

The Rocks Restoration project proposes fuels reduction, vegetation management, aspen and meadow habitat improvement, and reforestation of some moderate to high severity burned areas.

Description:

Description:

Description:

Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48739

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Lassen National Forest Eagle Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Lassen National Forest Hat Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


Implementation



- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management

- Grazing management

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management




Expected:02/2018

Expected:10/2017

Expected:05/2017

Bobette [email protected]

Kirsten [email protected]

Shawn [email protected]

UNIT - Eagle Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Lassen. LEGAL - T29N,R11E,Sec31,32; T28N,R11E,Sec1-7,11; T28N,R12E,Sec4-8,9-15; T29N,R12E,Sec34. Eagle Lake Ranger District; Diamond Management Area.

UNIT - Eagle Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Lassen. LEGAL - T32N and T33N,R9E and R10E,MDM (West of Eagle Lake, CA; North, East and South of Logan Mtn. area). North half of the Eagle LakeRanger District.

UNIT - Hat Creek Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T31N,R3E,S34. Lassen NF 17 Road to the west of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Location:

Location:

Location:

06/2018

10/2017

11/2019

Diamond Mountain Watershed Restoration and WUI Project

North Eagle Lake, Champs Flat,and Lower Pine Creek Allotments Grazing Mgt. Project

Bailey Creek Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project

Project objectives are fuels reduction, and forest and watershed restoration. Activities include meadow and hardwood enhancement, variable density thinning, fuel reduction, prescribed burning, watershed improvements, and transportation system mgt.

Grazing allotment management plans.

Two existing culverts on the North & South Forks of Bailey Creek will be replaced with bridges to eliminate barriersto the passage of aquatic organisms and damage to road crossing when rivers are at high stage.

Description:

Description:

Description:

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Implementation


- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management

- Forest products - Fuels management

- Special area management

Completed

Completed


Actual: 11/30/2016

Actual: 10/11/2016

Expected:02/2017

Shawn [email protected]

Crystal [email protected]

Kimberly [email protected]

UNIT - Hat Creek Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T32N, R3E, Secs 10,15,22,23,25,26. Big lake and Red Lake areas off Lassen NF road 32N24 to the north of CA highways 89 and 44.

UNIT - Hat Creek Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Lassen. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located south of Ladder Butte and is approximately 10 miles north of California State Highway 44.

UNIT - Hat Creek Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T34N, R5E, Sections 4, 5,9 & 16 MDM. On the Hat Creek Ranger District along the Hat Creek Rim and Murken Bench area and near the rural communities of Fall River Mills, Burney and Hat Creek.

Location:

Location:

Location:

10/2017

10/2016

03/2017

Big Lake Restoration Project

Halls Flat Windthrow Project

Hat Creek Rim Hang Glider & Paraglider Project

Removal of encroaching conifers, protection of a spring complex, vehicle-based damage of a meadow remediatedand pre-commercial thinning in plantations.

The Halls Flat Wind Thrown project is designed to salvage wind thrown trees, recover economic value and reduce fuel accumulation of material blown down in the wind event of February 6th 2015. The project area is approximately 2,000 acres.

Hat Creek Pilots Association (HCPA) requests a special use authorization for an established recreation special useof the Hat Creek Rim for hang gliding and paragliding launches and associated landing zones.

Description:

Description:

Description:

Web Link:

Web Link:



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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.



Implementation


- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management

- Special use management



Expected:12/2017

Expected:06/2017

Greg [email protected]

Nancy [email protected]

UNIT - Hat Creek Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Lassen, Shasta. LEGAL - Townships 32, 33& 34 North, Ranges 5 & 6 East, various sections, Mount Diablo Baseline & Meridian. The project area is located E.of Hwy 89 at the top of the Hat Creek Rim (approx. 1-1/2 miles E. of the town of Old Station), N. of Hwy 44 to Forest Road 34N49 and E. to the Butte Creek Rim.

UNIT - Hat Creek Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Shasta. LEGAL - T37N, R3E, Sec 1 (SE 1/4- NE 1/4). Soldier Mountain Lookout is approx. 4 miles NE of "the Pines" off Hwy 89 and approx. 6 miles NW of Fall River Mills.

Location:

Location:

05/2018

06/2017

Plum Restoration Project

Soldier Mountain Lookout Permit Issuance

This restoration project will encompass: surface fuels treatment for fire hazard reduction; thinning for ponderosa pine, silver sage, meadow and aspen enhancements; noxious weed treatments; and road improvements.

Special use permit issuance for the operation of a fire detection lookout and communication uses.

Description:

Description:

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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)



Implementation

01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017

- Land management planning

- Land ownership management

On Hold

In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 08/23/2016Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2017

N/A

Expected:09/2018

Donald [email protected]

Janelle [email protected]

UNIT - Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba, Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests.

UNIT - Mammoth Ranger District, White Mountain Ranger District, Mt. Hough Ranger District, Mi-Wok Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Inyo, Mono, Plumas, Tuolumne. LEGAL - Land to be exchanged is located in T.3S, R. 27E., Sec 30, MDM. Proposal includes the addition of non-federal parcels to the Inyo, Plumas,and Stanislaus National Forests in California. The area near Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area would be exchanged for up to 12 non Federal parcels in Inyo, Mono, Plumas and Tuolumne Counties.

Location:

Location:

N/A

09/2018

Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment (SNFPA)

Mammoth Base Area Land Exchange

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)

Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California onNovember 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues.

Exchange of approximately 30.6 acres of National Forest System land, currently under special use authorization toMammoth Mountain Ski Area, located near the Main Lodge north of Highway 203 for approximately 1317.5 acres of land in California.

Description:

Description:

Web Link:

Web Link:



Plumas National Forest

EIS

EIS




Plumas National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

Plumas National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)


Implementation




- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 09/29/2015Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2017


Expected:12/2017

Expected:05/2017

Katherine [email protected]

John [email protected]

UNIT - Plumas National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, Yuba. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands administer by the Plumas National Forest (forest-wide).

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District, Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T26NR10E; T26NR11E; T26NR12E T27NR10E; T27NR11E:; T27NR12E; T27NR13E T28NR10E;T28NR11E;T28NR12E; T28NR13E; Many Sections, Mount Diablo Base Meridian . The project area encompasses watersheds affected by the 2007 Moonlight Fire and ranges approximately 15 to 27 air miles northeast of Quincy, Plumas County, California.

Location:

Location:

02/2018

05/2017

Plumas National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation

Moonlight Fire Invasive Plant Treatment Project

Designate over-snow vehicle (OSV) use on National Forest System roads and trails and areas on National Forest System lands as allowed, restricted, or prohibited. Identify trails for snow grooming for OSV use would be conducted.

Integrated pest management of up to 500 acres of invasive plant infested areas per year, using herbicides on up to250 acres per year.

Description:

Description:

Web Link:

Web Link:



EIS

EA




Plumas National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


Implementation



- Grazing management

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)




On Hold

Expected:01/2017

Expected:03/2017

N/A

Kyla [email protected]

Mary [email protected]


UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District, Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - portions of sections in T27N R12E. Mt Hough Ranger District.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Lassen, Plumas. LEGAL - T27N, R13E, many sections and T28N, R13E, Sections 33 & 34 off of the Janesville Grade to Forest Road 28N01 in the Cradle Valley area. This project is located on the far northeastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 23 North, Range 14 East, Section 33 near the Crocker Guard Station.

Location:

Location:

Location:

01/2017

05/2017

N/A

Moonlight Range Allotment Project

Cradle Valley Forest Health Project

Crocker Multi-Purpose Trail Project

Mount Hough Range Allotments in and around Lone Rock Creek, Lights Creek, and Antelope Lake. Four allotments are included: Lone Rock, Lights Creek, Antelope, and Antelope Lake.

To reduce the risk of insect or disease infestation and improve wildlife habitat across 2348-acres. Project activitiesinclude conifer removal, road obliteration, streambank stabilization, native planting, removal of in-stream structures.

The Beckwourth Ranger District proposes to provide OHV access to existing National Forest System motorized trails. The paving of County Road 111 has resulted in a loss of access.

Description:

Description:

Description:

Web Link:

Web Link:

Web Link:




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Implementation




- Recreation management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management


Completed


Expected:05/2017

Actual: 12/16/2016

Expected:06/2017

Robert [email protected]

Debra [email protected]


UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Section 3, T. 22 N., R. 12 E., Mt Diablo Meridian. The water system is located along Bonta Creek just north of the National Forest boundary and the Feather River Inn.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gold Lake Lodge, Plumas County, CA.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas, Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lakes Basin recreation area.

Location:

Location:

Location:

06/2017

01/2017

06/2017

Feather River Inn Water System

Gold Lake Lodge Permit Transfer

Lakes Basin Project

Re-Issue a 30 year special use authorization to Schomac, Inc. for the Feather River Inn water system. The water system includes two diversion structures, a storage tank, waterlines and road and trail access.

The improvements at the Gold Lake Lodge have been sold. A 20 year special use permit will be issued to the newowners.

Improve forest health and reduce hazards around recreation sites. Activities include mechanical thinning, grapple piling, mastication, hand thinning and underburning.

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- Recreation management - Road management


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In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 06/24/2016


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Expected:12/2016

Expected:05/2017


Francisco [email protected]

Francisco [email protected]

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T22N, R12E, Sections 33-34, T 21N, R12E, Sections 8-10, 15-16,. Mills Peak area in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - The project area is located in Township 22 North, Range 12 East, sections 27, 33, and 34, Mount Diablo Meridian of Plumas County, California. The project area is approximately 1 mile southeast of Graeagle in Plumas, County California. The proposed trails are adjacent to and north of Mills Peak.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trail system would connect the Mills Peak Trail to the Round Lake Trailhead.

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04/2017

06/2017

Lakes Basin Trails

Mills Peak Trail North

Mills Peak Trail South

This project will add trails to the system within the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.

Construct approximately 1.6 miles of trail and adding 0.5 miles of user-created trail to the National Forest System (NFS) along the Mills Peak Trail (12E45). The goal is to improve safety by providing a trail separate from NFS road22N42.

Construct 0.95 mile of new non-motorized trail and add 2.8 miles of existing user-created trails to the National Forest Trail System. The new trails would connect the existing Mills Peak Trail to the Round Lake Trailhead.

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- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Minerals and Geology

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)


Completed

In Progress:Objection Period Legal Notice 05/27/2015

Expected:05/2017

Actual: 12/08/2016

Expected:02/2017

Stephen [email protected]

Donna [email protected]

Michael [email protected]

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T22N, R12E, in all or portions of Sections 2,3,11,12 and 14, Mt. Diablo Base Meridian, Plumas County, CA. Located approximately 0.7-miles northeast of Hwy. 70 via Mohawk Vista Drive.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T26N, R15E, Sec 21. NW of Frenchman Lake.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T22N, R11E, Sec. 1, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4. Eureka Creek at Discovery Mine and adjacent to National Forest System road 23N37, approximately 3 air miles northwest of the Beckwourth Ranger Station. T22N, R11E, Sec. 1, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4.

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06/2017

05/2017

05/2017

Mohawk Vista Forest Health Project

Plinco Mine AML Closure

Rush Skeleton Weed Project

Reduce the extent of insect & disease infestations and hazardous fuels. Proposed vegetation treatments include: mechanical thin; hand thin & pile; grapple pile; masticate; prescribed burn; decommission roads; treat invasive plants.

Close off the abandoned mine to mitigate a public safety hazard and install a bat friendly gate in the mine adit to retain access for wildlife to potentially suitable habitat.

Rush skeleton weed would be sprayed with aminocyclopyrachlor chlorsulfuron (e.g. Perspective)or aminopyralid triclopyr (e.g. Capstone or Milestone Plus) or a combination of these herbicides with A surfactant (e.g. methylated seed oil) and dye.

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Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


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Expected:05/2017

Expected:04/2017



Eric [email protected]

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - PLSS Description: T23N, R15E, Sec12; T26N, R15E, Sec14; T22N, R12E, Sec34; T23N, R11E, Sec2; T26N, R15E, Sec10 and; T26N, R13E, Sec8 of Mt Diablo Base Meridian, Plumas County, CA. The small water systems are located on National Forest System land adjacent to private property at various locations across the Beckwourth Ranger District.

UNIT - Beckwourth Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Sections 30, 31, 32, T. 22 N., R. 12E., Mt. Diablo Meridian. Two Rivers Soccer Camp is located near Blairsden, California.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte. LEGAL - Mount Diablo Meridian, T. 21N., R. 6E., sections 4, 18, and 19; T. 22N., R. 6E., sections 16, 28, 29, and 33. Nearby the community of Brush Creek, within the Brush Creek DFPZ and along portions of 4-Mile Ridge Road.

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06/2017

04/2017

Six Waterline SUP Renewal

Two Rivers Soccer Camp Permit Re-issue

Brush Creek Roadside Salvage

Re-authorize the ongoing routine maintenance and operation of six (6) individual water systems used for domesticand/or irrigation purposes. No new improvements or changes in operations are being proposed.

Re-issue a 20 year permit to Two Rivers Soccer Camp for the following uses: bridge, road, parking area, portion of a soccer field, water transmission lines, storage tank and spring boxes.

We propose to remove, using conventional tractor logging methods, dead, dying, and structurally damaged trees that present an imminent safety hazard and risk to forest visitors, employees, and facilities as a result of drought induced tree mortality.

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- Fuels management

- Minerals and Geology

- Heritage resource management - Forest products - Fuels management


Completed


Expected:06/2018

Actual: 11/29/2016

Expected:04/2017

Jason [email protected]

Donna Duncan530 [email protected]

Clay Davis530 [email protected]

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Yuba. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wildland urban interface in and around the communities of Challenge and Woodleaf, California.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Yuba. LEGAL - T. 19N., R. 6E., sections3 and 11; T. 20N., R. 8E., section 16; T. 22N., R. 10E., section 30; T. 22N., R. 11E., section 19. This proposal is for closures of abandoned mines at 5 locations with 2 shafts and 5 adits identified, all on the Feather River RD of the Plumas NF.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas, Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In and around the historic Gibsonville, California townsite.

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12/2016

05/2017

Challenge - Community Protection Fuel Reduction (CPFR)

Feather River RD Abandoned Mine Closures - 2016

Gibsonville Healthy Forest Restoration Project

This wildland urban interface (WUI) project is designed to reduce the risks of wildfire around the communities of Challenge and Woodleaf, California; enhance firefighter safety; remove hazardous trees along roads; and improve forest resiliency.

These abandoned mines currently pose a safety and health risk to the public. There are open adits and shafts, surrounded by unstable rock and trash on some sites. The purpose is to improve the health, safety, and resource condition of these sites.

Using a variety of vegetation treatments including sale of merchantable timber and biomass to reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire, release aspen, restore meadows and other wetlands, and to restore and protect the historic Gibsonville townsite.

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Expected:04/2017

Actual: 11/29/2016

Expected:04/2017

Donna Duncan530 [email protected]

Oswaldo [email protected]


UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T20N, R9E, Sec 10, 15, 16. Feather River Ranger District, Plumas national Forest, along Canyon Creek.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jack Creek.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas, Sierra. LEGAL - T21N, R9E, Sec 11. Feather River Ranger District, slate creek.

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05/2017

02/2017

05/2017

HDH/Millet Mining Plan Of Operations

Jack Creek Non-System Trail Closure

Last Chance Mining Plan of Operations

Placer mining. Panning, sluicing, dredging. Use of non-system road.

We propose to block a non-system OHV trail that leads to Jack Creek using boulders and/or buried logs. The purpose is to stop resource damage to the creek and surrounding habitat containing 1 of 2 known populations of a federally listed species.

Placer mining along Slate Creek. Dredging, panning and sluicing. Use of non-system road and gated access.

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Expected:04/2017

Actual: 11/03/2016

Actual: 10/12/2016


Eric [email protected]


UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T. 22N., R. 9E., section 34. Lakeshore Trail at Little Grass Valley, between Little Beaver Campground and Maidu Boat Ramp crossing unnamed stream.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Yuba. LEGAL - portions of Mount DiabloMeridian, California, T. 19N., R. 7E., sections 29, 32, 33, and 34; and T. 18N., R. 7E., sections3, 22, 23, and 26. The roadside unit includes a 200 foot buffer off Oregon Hill (YC 129) and Peterson Ridge (19N09) Roads. The area also includes a short spur of a powerline corridor south of Oregon Hill Road.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Yuba. LEGAL - Portions of T. 18 N., R. 7 E., Sections 10, 15. Oregon Hill Road (Pendola Fire) shaft is located about 100 feet above paved Oregon Hill Road. The 6 feet wide by 30 feet deep shaft is on the south side of an old overgrown non-system road.

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11/2016

10/2016

Little Grass Valley Lakeshore Trail Bridge Replacement

Oregon Hill Road Salvage

Oregon Hill Road Shaft Closure

Replace a damaged wooden foot bridge on the non-motorized Little Grass Valley Lakeshore Trail. Bridge is approximately 4 feet wide by 45 feet long. The damaged bridge was previously removed for public safety.

These dead, dying, and structurally damaged live trees present an imminent safety hazard and risk to forest visitors, employees, powerlines and facilities. The project includes the identification and removal of hazard trees by conventional methods.

We propose to close an open 6 feet across by 30 feet deep abandoned mining shaft by using heavy equipment to pull in surrounding soils and fill the shaft. The shaft presents a hazard to health, safety, and resources.

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Expected:04/2017

Actual: 12/19/2016




UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T22N, R10E, Sec 32. one mile North of Howland Flat.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - Portions of T. 22N., R. 10E., section 20. NFS lands north of Delahunty Lake, adjacent to private lands known as Pilot Lake Camp.

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union Keystone group of claims.

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05/2017

05/2017

09/2017

Pearson Mine Plan of Operations

Regular Baptist Camp Waterlines Special Use

Union Keystone Plan of Operations

Underground exploration in existing mines, using explosives (with proper permit) and rock drills underground, and a skip loader outside the portals as well as to maintain the old access road. No processing on site. Camp trailer for overnight stays.

Authorize holder to operate, maintain, and upgrade existing waterlines across NFS lands to adjoining private campthrough issuance of a 20 year Special Use permit.

The claimant proposes to perform exploratory drilling on his group of mining claims. Six holes are proposed for 2017. Drilling activities are estimated for 30-40 days. Drill holes would be next to road edges, 4 inches in diameter or less and 350 feet

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Plumas National Forest Mt. Hough Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


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- Fuels management


Completed

Completed

Actual: 10/19/2016

Actual: 11/21/2016

Jason [email protected]

Leslie [email protected]

UNIT - Feather River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - portions of Mount Diablo Meridian, California, T. 22 N., R. 8 E., section 34 and T. 21 N., R. 8 E., section 3. Wat Dog Project Area is located in Plumas County, south of Highway 27, approximately 2 miles west, southwest of Little Grass Valley Reservoir.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T25N, R7E, NE 1/4 of Section 28. Shenandoah Mine is located within the Bucks Lake Wilderness above the town of Rich Bar.

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04/2017

Watdog Units 112-114 Underburning

Shenandoah Abandoned Mine Closure

Continue to reduce surface and ladder fuels by re-entering 82 acres to maintain the effectiveness of Wat Dog Defensible Fuel Profile Zone (DFPZ). We propose to treat the re-sprouting and regenerating vegetation through underburning units 112-114.

Closure of 5 mine adits at the Shenandoah Mine. Mine closure will provide for public safety. Bat gates and culverts will be installed as needed.

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- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management


- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management



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Expected:03/2017

Expected:01/2017

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David [email protected]


Kelby [email protected]

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 4 miles northwest of Quincy, California, between the communities of Butterfly Valley and Twain in Plumas County, California.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lower Bucks Lake, T24N, R7E, Sec. 32.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Meadow Valley area southeast to the Claremont area. Sec 4,9,10,13 of T23NR8E; sec 1,6,11,12,17,18 of T23NR9E; sec 6,7,8 of T23NR10E; sec 12,24,25 of T24NR8E; sec 30 of T24R9E; sec 31 of T25NR9E MDBM.

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02/2017

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Butterfly Twain Fuels Reduction and Landscape Restoration Project

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Camp Amendment

Claremont Watershed Improvement Project

Reduce hazardous fuels; improve forest health; restore plant and wildlife habitat; improve transportation system and soil and water quality; and reduce invasive plants.

Replace the current frame and tarp pavilion with a 30'x60' pavilion and add a 8'x20' storage shed. The pavilion willbe placed on spread footings with type VB construction(wood) with metal standing seam roof.

Remove encroaching conifers from aspen and meadow habitats (hand pile and burn material), unclassified road obliteration, and non-motorized trail construction/reconstruction.

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Actual: 12/15/2016

Expected:05/2017

Expected:05/2017

Actual: 12/09/2016

Nick [email protected]

Tina [email protected]

Dani [email protected]


UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - The legal location is Township 24 North, Range 9 East, Section 10, Mount Diablo Base/ Meridian, in the Quincy USGS 7.5%u2019 Quadrangle. adjacent to highway 70 near Gansnser park.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Butte, Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 70 at post miles(PM) 42.06 (Mill Creek), 42.21 (unnamed tributary), 46.44 (Bear Ranch Creek), 23.67 (Rush Creek) and 31.82 (Soda Creek).

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T 24N, R 10 E, Section 4. Four Corners OHV Play Area is located approximately 5 miles from Quincy off of County Rd. 403, also known as Mt. Hough Rd.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of the community of Twain on the west side of Mill Creek. Legal location is T25N, R8E, Section 22.

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07/2017

05/2017

03/2017

Elizabethtown Fuels Reduction Project

Feather River Aquatic Organism Passage Project

Four Corners OHV Play Area Rehab Project

Gold Mill Placer Exploration

Reduce fuel loading on National Forest system land adjacent to private property.

USFS in partnership with CA Department of Transportation is proposing to replace 5 culverts along Highway 70 in order to improve passage for aquatic species (fish, amphibians, and reptiles) so they can access previously blocked tributaries.

Rehabilitate the Four Corners OHV Play Area

Excavation of six test pits. Material will be processed through a highbanker using water pumped from Mill Creek.

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UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T24 R10,R11 T23R10 R11 T24 R12. Mt. Hough Ranger District and Little Summit Lake on Beckwourth Ranger District.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area includes the Indian Creek and Pierce Creek drainage on the Mt. Hough Ranger District and Smith Creek at the NFS 28N03 crossings.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project islocated just approximately 2 air miles southeast of Canyon Dam, CA. Work is proposed in the old Clear Creek mining pit. Legal location is T27N, R8E, Section 35.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of County Road 306 in Seneca, CA along the north side of the North Fork Feather River.

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06/2017

04/2017

05/2017

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch Outfitting and Guiding Permit reissue

Indian Creek Watershed Road Maintenance and Smith Creek Stream Restoration Project

Kris #8 and #9 Lode ExplorationProject

Lucky Chance and B&P Mining Exploration Project

Reissue a 10 year O&G Permit for horseback rides and an assigned campsite on Nat Forest Sys land. This isthe same operation as the past 10 years, with approximately 39 miles of trail and the majority of the rides with 8 miles of the Ranch

The project includes road maintenance, non-system road obliteration, and stream channel restoration in areas affected by the Moonlight Fire and post-fire flooding.

Conduct exploration drilling from four sites located in the Clear Creek open pit mine. It is proposed to drill 2-3 holes from drill site #1 and one hole each from drill sites 2, 3 and 4. Holes will be @ 500 feet deep.

The Plan would authorize excavation of material from an existing pit with a rubber tired backhoe and/or excavator to remove mineral material for processing. Processing to recover ore deposits would occur on site using a trommel.

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- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management



Expected:11/2016

Expected:09/2017



UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Sections 16 and 17of T26N R12E and sections 24, 25, and 35 of T27N, R11E Mount Diablo Base Meridian (MDBM). Located within the Moonlight Fire area in the northwest corner of the Mt. Hough Ranger District, on national forest system roads 29N43 (also known as Antelope Road), 27N09, 27N47, and 27N45A.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Portions of T26N, R10E; T26N, R11E; T26N, R12E; T27N, R10E; T27N, R11E; T27N, R12E; T27N, R13E; T28N, R10E; T28N, R11E; and T28N, R12E, Mount Diablo Base Meridian. National forest system lands on the Plumas National Forest, Mount Hough Ranger District, approximately five to 15 miles north and east of Taylorville, California and 20 to 30 miles northeast of Quincy.

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10/2017

Moonlight Aquatic Organism Passage Project

Moonlight Fire Area RestorationProject

This project proposes to replace five existing culverts with stream crossings that are aquatic organism passages in the Moonlight Fire area.

The project would restore the 2007 Moonlight Fire burned area by: reducing the post-fire effects to vegetation, watersheds, and recreation and enhancing resiliency to future fires, droughts, insect and disease infestations, and climate change.

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- Watershed management - Road management

- Heritage resource management - Fuels management

- Special use management - Road management


Completed


Expected:12/2016

Actual: 10/31/2016

Expected:01/2017

Lisa [email protected]

David [email protected]


UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Moonlight Fire area in the northwest corner of the Mt. Hough District on Forest Roads 27N09, 27N51, 27N10, 27N45, 29N43, 27N30, and 28N03.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - T25N, R7E Section 21, Mount Diablo Base Meridian. This project is located near Rich Bar along Hwy 70 about one mile east of Belden Town, CA.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snake Lake Road Bridge over Spanish Creek .05 miles north of Bucks Lake Road.

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10/2016

02/2017

Moonlight Off-Channel Water Sources

Rich Bar Cemetery Fuels Reduction and Hazard Tree Abatement Project

Snake Lake Bridge Replacement

Installation of up to eight off-channel water sources to reduce impacts to stream channels while providing water forroad maintenance and fire suppression activities

The proposed action seeks to remove hazards and preserve the Rich Bar Cemetery site in its historical context and protect the cemetery from further damage.

Plumas County is proposing to replace Snake Lake Bridge at Spanish Creek. The new bridge will be constructed in the same alignment as the existing bridge. A temporary bridge will be installed to the west of the current one.

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Actual: 12/06/2016

Expected:04/2017

Expected:11/2016



Colin [email protected]

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Creek Campground, approximately 6 miles northwest of Quincy, CA. Legal location T25N, R9E, Section 15, MDBM.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Four miles northwest of Meadow Valley, CA, near Mulligan Slide.

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - All or portions of Township 25N, Range 8E, sections 31, 32, and 35; Township 24N, Range 8E, sections 2-6, 8-11, 15-17, 20-22, Mount Diablo Base Meridian. The project area is approximately 5 to 10 air miles west of Quincy. The proposed units are east of the Bucks Lake Wilderness and north and west of Meadow Valley, California.

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04/2017

11/2016

Spanish Creek Campground Mineral Withdrawal

Spanish Crest Mining Exploration

Storrie Fire Fuels Reduction in Spotted Owl and Goshawk Habitat Project

Project proposal is to withdraw 82.5 acres encompassing the Spanish Creek Campground from mineral location, entry, and patenting.

Excavation of two test pits with a Bobcat track loader. Material will be stockpiled next to the holes, then processed through a sluice. Water will be pumped from an existing pond.

Hand thinning of small trees, hand piling, burning of piles, and underburning to reduce hazardous fuels in wildlife habitat; obliteration of non-system roads to reduce detrimental impacts in wildlife habitat.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.



Implementation


- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management


Expected:10/2016 Kurt [email protected]

UNIT - Mt. Hough Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Plumas. LEGAL - Township 25N, Range 7E, sections 6,7, 8, 17, 18, 19, Township 26N Range 7E, section 31 and for water site Township 26N Range 7E, section 15 (MDBM). Township 26N Range 8E, sections 5 and 6, and Townshi. Hazard tree removal and road workwould occur on the entire 26N26 system (9.6 miles). The water drafting site is located where NFS 26N33D crossesthe Middle Branch of Mosquito Creek.

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06/2017Storrie Fire Restoration: StorrieFire Access Improvement Project (HYDS72)

Remove hazard trees along 5.8 miles of NFS 26N26 and the first 1.2 miles of26N26A, conduct general road maintenance, replace culverts and construct an off site water source along Mosquito Creek.

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BUTTE COUNTY FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE...Mar 27, 2017 · 3/6/2017 _____ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Version # _____ APP # _____ 1. Project Description A. Statement of GO Activity The Plumas

BUTTE COUNTY FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE...Mar 27, 2017 · 3/6/2017 ___ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Version # _ APP # ___ 1. Project Description A. Statement of GO Activity The Plumas