Categorical Exclusion · Mt. Hough Ranger District · updated 9/1/2026
Claremont Peak and surrounding area. · Plumas, California
The Claremont Trails project will evaluate existing OHV trails on Claremont Peak and the surrounding area, in order to add approximately 40 miles of Forest Service system OHV trails to the area.
Recreation management
NEPA Start Date
12/13/2022
Finding/Decision Date
8/11/2026
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-26d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 8/11/2026 |
Categorical Exclusion · Feather River Ranger District · updated 7/27/2026
Tamarack Flat, 4 miles west of LaPorte on NFS lands in Plumas County, California. · Plumas, California
We propose to authorize construction of a corral approximately 100'x80', with an additional wing to divert cattle , and subsequent use of the adjacent non-system road. The site was previously used as a landing. The project consists of minor management practices to improve the Fall River allotment.
Grazing management
Finding/Decision Date
7/27/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-33d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 7/27/2026 |
Environmental Impact Statement · Plumas National Forest · updated 5/20/2026 · decision 9/2017 (Estimated)
Parts of the Plumas National Forest where snowfall is adequate for designation of NFS snow areas and trails where public OSV use may occur. · Butte; Lassen; Plumas; Sierra; Yuba, California
The Plumas National Forest is evaluating its existing management of over-snow vehicle (OSV) use on National Forest system roads, National Forest System trails, and areas on National Forest System Lands; and to identify snow trails for grooming within the Plumas National Forest.
Recreation managementRegulations, directives, orders
NEPA Start Date
9/29/2015
Project documents
Categorical Exclusion · Mt. Hough Ranger District · updated 5/20/2026
MHRD Township 26 North, Range 8 East, within the south 1/2 of Section 35, and the north 1/2 Section 2, · Plumas, California
The operator is proposing to process existing tailings material excavated from up to eight test pits. The material would be screened on-site using a grizzly, followed by processing through a trommel wash plant. All activities would take place within the designated project area.
Minerals and geology
NEPA Start Date
3/24/2026
Finding/Decision Date
5/20/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USGS 9.5B (516 DM 9) |
| Decision Signed Date | 5/20/2026 |
Categorical Exclusion · Beckwourth Ranger District · updated 5/19/2026
Along State Route 89 from postmiles 0.587-0.174. T.21N., R.13E., Sections 4 and 5, Mount Diablo Meridian, Plumas County, California · Plumas; Sierra, California
Installation of buried fiber optic cable along State Route 89 between postmiles PLU 0.587 and 0.174 in Plumas County, California. Approximately 1,647 feet with a 10-foot right-of-way, totaling to 0.4 acres will be installed on National Forest System lands.
Special use management
NEPA Start Date
1/15/2026
Finding/Decision Date
5/19/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 5/19/2026 |
Environmental Assessment · Plumas National Forest All Units · updated 3/4/2026
The Community Protection %u2013Eastside Project is concentrated on communities located at the eastern border of the Forest that have moderate-, high-, or very high-risk wildfire hazard potential. · Lassen, California
We propose to reduce risk of wildfire impacts to communities and critical infrastructure, within Eastside communities with moderate-, high-, or very high-risk wildfire hazard potential. Consistent with the Community Protection Concept, PALS#62128.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Comment Period
10/05/2023
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Plan Amendment; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Plumas National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Feather River Ranger District · updated 2/24/2026
Southwest of New Bullards Bar Dam along Marysville Road on Plumas National Forest (National Forest System lands) · Yuba, California
Yuba County Water Agency is seeking authorization for an 8.7-acre staging and batch plant area to support construction of the Atmospheric River Control (ARC) Spillway Project.
Special use management
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Plumas National Forest All Units · updated 12/22/2025
Northwest of Antelope Lake on the Mt. Hough Ranger District to Lake Davis on the Beckwourth Ranger District. · Plumas, California
This project proposes fuels reduction and recovery activities on NFS lands within the Plumas National Forest.
Recreation managementHeritage resource managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Comment Period
03/28/2025
Objection Period Start
08/08/2025
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Plumas National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Mt. Hough Ranger District · updated 6/26/2025
The proposed project extends from the PNF boundary with Lassen National Forest, up the North Fork Feather River Canyon, to the Southern tip of Lake Almanor, down to Indian and Genesee Valleys. · Plumas, California
This project proposes fuels reduction and recovery activities on NFS lands within the Plumas National Forest.
Recreation managementHeritage resource managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Comment Period
08/09/2024
Objection Period Start
11/07/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Mt. Hough Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Feather River Ranger District · updated 9/22/2022
Between Four Trees and Coyote Gap in the French Creek Basin. · Butte, California
Proposes to reduce stand density and hazardous fuels through commercial and pre-commercial thinning, mastication of brush, and prescribed burning. Residual stands will be more open, increasing the amount of available soil moisture and sunlight.
Forest productsFuels management
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |