Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Christopher Wehrli Administration Right-of-Way DEIS NOA in Federal Register 435-896-1053 Maintenance and 09/27/2013 [email protected] Reauthorization Project Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 02/2014 Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 2014 Pro-Cycle Challenge - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Neal Weierbach CE Scoping Start 03/17/2014 719-553-1510 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: 2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26. Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Eagle, El Paso, Gunnison, Park, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 2014 route is on the White River, Gunnison, Pike, San Isabel and Arapahoe National Forests.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Continental Divide National - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson Scenic Trail Addition - Facility management 970-874-6616 EA [email protected] Description: Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads. Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section of trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31283 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and GMUG National Forests. Wilson Peak Land Exchange - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:11/2014 01/2015 Dee Closson EA Comment Period Public Notice 970-327-4261 X4341 11/22/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 10/2014 Description: Non-federal Parties propose to convey five separate parcels of non-federal land containing a total of approximately 681 acres to the United States in exchange for four federal properties containing a total of approximately 303 acres of equal value. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43154 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Non-federal: T41N, R10W, sec 4-5; T42N, R10W, sec 31-33; T43N, R1E, sec 1-2 ; T41N, R9W, sec 3&10 ; T42N, R9W, sec 15, 21, 22 & 28 Federal: T42N, R9W, sec. 17, 20-22, 28; T42 N, R10, sec 18. Non-federal parcels: Upper Silver Pick Basin,Elk Creek Basin, Cochetopa Creek, Yellow Mountain, and Alta Lakes. Federal parcels: near State Highway 145, Alta Lakes and Wilson Mesa.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest)
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) Oil and Gas Leasing Revision - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Ryan Taylor EIS - Minerals and Geology 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Revise 1993 Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Oil and Gas Leasing EIS decision to address changed conditions, revised leasing stipulations, and land availability. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33481 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Qwest Phone Lines - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch CE Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 [email protected] Description: Consolidate Qwest Permits with other districts on GMUG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32095 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. Grand Mesa NF, Gunnison NF, Uncompaghre NF. Spruce Beetle Epidemic and - Forest products In Progress: Expected:02/2015 05/2015 Scott Williams Aspen Decline Management - Vegetation management NOI in Federal Register 760-382-7371 Response (other than forest products) 07/31/2013 [email protected] EIS - Fuels management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2014 Description: Approximately 300,000 acres of forest have experienced mortality from insects and disease agents over the past decade. This planning effort will allow us to act adaptively, proactively and efficiently to changing forest health conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42387 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest currently estimates that between 250,000-350,000 acres will be analyzed for both commercial harvest and non-commercial treatments (mechanical and prescribed fire).
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Anderson Pit Development Plan - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Linda Bledsoe CE 970-263-5802 [email protected] Description: Refresh NEPA and Pit Development Plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27153 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Anderson T12S R96W section 3 & 10. Anderson Land End area. Blanche Park Reservoir Dam - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Linda Bledsoe Rehabilitation Scoping Start 04/20/2012 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 11 S., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 12 miles northeast of Cedaredge, CO. near Park Reservoir. Collbran Development, Inc., - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Linda Bledsoe Sewer Line Special Use Permit - Special use management 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing sewer line crossing the Collbran Job Corps Center lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43510 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado. Collbran Valley Gas Gathering, - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 05/2014 Linda Bledsoe LLC, Special Use Permit - Special use management Scoping Start 05/15/2012 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issuance of special use permit to Collbran Valley Gas Gathering, LLC, for approximately 1600 feet of existing natural gas pipeline on the Collbran Job Corp Center Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43509 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Decommissing of Grand Mesa - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson Facilities 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] Description: Removal of developed facilities at the Wild Rose Picnic ground and Crag Crest campground on the Grand Mesa. Convert to trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17017 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Kannah Creek Area & Eggleston Lake Area. Decommissioning of Hell's Hole - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 09/2014 Chris Foreman CE Scoping Start 11/14/2013 970-263-5835 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Decommissioning of Hell's Hole a user created ATV route. We would propose to use a small trail dozer to create effective cross drainage, restore eroded gullies, and obscure the route. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44199 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T.13S. R.93W. Sec 34 & 35. On the Grand Mesa NF adjacent to the privately owned Patterson Reservoirs to the east. A gate from the private to the forest is south of the beginning of the trail. Dominguez Canyon WS Project - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 970-242-8211- X4112 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Facility management Description: Multi faceted project including Cold Spgs. Ranger Station, facilities work, 22 miles trail work. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31210 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. North Uncompahgre NF, Dominguez watershed.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Grand Mesa Metropolitan - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 05/2014 Linda Bledsoe District #2 Special Use Permit - Special use management Scoping Start 01/25/2013 970-263-5802 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Reissuance of a special use permit for approximately 1500 feet of 6-inch pipeline to transport backwash water *NEW LISTING* from the water treatment facility at Powderhorn Ski Area to private property because of change in name of operating entity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43511 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 30, T. 11 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M. Near Powderhorn Ski Area. Grand Valley Ranger District - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 01/09/2014 04/2014 Luke Holguin Burn Blocks 970-327-4261 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to burn approximately 500-2000 acres per burn block per year of oakbrush and mixed mountain shrub vegetation in important elk and deer habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42025 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District Wide. Hunter Reservoir Enlargement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 08/2015 Linda Bledsoe EIS FEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-263-5802 10/26/2005 [email protected] Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9127 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S., R.93W, 6th P.M. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir. Internal Revenue Service - Land management planning Completed Actual: 12/19/2013 02/2014 Linda Bledsoe Permit Reissuance - Special use management 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a new special use permit to replace an expiring permit for a building tower and electronic equipment on Lot L, Mesa Pint Communication site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42066 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 12 S., R. 97 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) MESA POINT FUELS - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Craig Warren REDUCTION Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Remove hazardous fuels (live & dead) adjacent to the Mesa Point Communications facilities.
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Grand Mesa National Forest T13S-R97W-NESW34. Grand Mesa National Forest. 38º 52' 38"N x 108º 13' 36"W. Mesa Point Road Users - Land management planning Completed Actual: 01/23/2014 02/2014 Linda Bledsoe Association Permit Reissuance - Special use management 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a new FLPMA private road special use permit to replace an expiring permit for an access road to the Mesa Pint Communications site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42064 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 12 S., R. 97 W, 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest. Mika Ag FLPMA Private Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 05/2014 Linda Bledsoe Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize landowner use of existing driveways accessing private land on Uncompahgre Plateau. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13526 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 22, 23, 25, 27 & 36, T.50N, R. 16 W., and Sec. 1, T. 52 N., R 16 W., NMPM. Grand Mesa National Forest. Military Prk Development Plan - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Linda Bledsoe CE 970-263-5802 [email protected] Description: Refresh NEPA and Pit Development Plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32180 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S R96W Section 36. Grand Mesa National Forest/ Military Park Trickle Park area.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) North Uncompahgre Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Chris Foreman Development 970-263-5835 EA [email protected] Description: The Grand Valley Ranger District has received a proposal, including a map of proposed routes, from the Bookcliff Rattlers Motorcycle club to add trail routes on the North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40778 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Project location will be on the Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District. North Uncompahgre Trail Links - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson and Construction 970-242-8211- X4112 EA [email protected] Description: Selected system trails offer limited public access and unsustainable construction across the Northern Unco pahgre NF. Project improves public access and builds sustainable trails beyond scope and decisions of the 2002 Uncompahgre Travel Plan. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Various locations on North Uncompahgre National Forest. Pine Mountain Fence - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 03/2014 Mike Surber CE Scoping Start 04/20/2012 970-242-8211 [email protected] Description: Pine Mountain Fence: Proposes to authorize construction of 1.0 miles of range fence for livestock management purposes on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31256 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections 19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest. Pole Hill Re-route on Long - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Chris Foreman Canyon Trail #621 Scoping Start 03/31/2014 970-263-5835 CE [email protected] Description: Re-route of 0.3 miles of trail due to steep unsustainable section. A new route will be constructed approximately 0.5 miles with sustainable grades and with adequate drainage the old route will be decommissioned. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T49NR107W. On the Uncompahgre NF, the southern trailhead of Long Canyon #621 is on FSR 411 Campbell Point Road. The section of trail to be re-routed is approximately 0.2 miles north of the trailhead.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Powderhorn Mountain Bike - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 06/2014 Loren Paulson Trails - Special use management Scoping Start 03/08/2013 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] Description: Powderhorn Mountain Resort has proposed a 15 mile mountain bike trail system to be constructed within their permit area located on the Grand Mesa National Forest. Construction would occur in 3 phases with phase 1 involving approx. 5 miles of trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40767 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 11S, R96W, Sections 29, 30, 31 & 32. The project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest within the Powderhorn Ski Resort permit boundary. Re-Route of Young's Ditch - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Chris Foreman Trail #508 Scoping Start 03/20/2014 970-263-5835 CE [email protected] Description: Re-route of Young's Ditch Trail #508- from the ditch bank to a new location. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43209 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11SR93W. The southern trailhead will be N of Kenney Creek resevoir off FSR 260. The new route will run NW of Young's Lake on FSR 279. The old route will be gated for the ditch owners to administer their ditch. Surface Creek Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Chris Foreman Decommissioning 970-263-5835 CE [email protected] Description: This project was cancelled because it was a duplicate. The correct Project ID is 42068 Surface Creek Trail Decommissioning CE. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42069 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 1,2 and 12, T.12 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Cindi Range Project 970-242-8211 EA [email protected] Description: Re-condition the surface of Trickel Park Road # 121 from Alexander Lake Lodge to the North Forest Boundary. Includes one mile of new pavement from the intersection with FDR #123 to East Crag Crest Trailhead Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8628 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Grand Mesa National Forest. Trickel Park Road # 121 from GM Visitor Center to North Forest Boundary near the town of Collbran. USDI Bureau of Reclamation - Land ownership management Completed Actual: 02/04/2014 03/2014 Linda Bledsoe Parking Area and Storage Shed - Special use management 970-263-5802 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a special use permit to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)for a parking area and storage shed located *NEW LISTING* on Collbran Job Corps Center land. This action is needed because of the Congressionally-ordered jurisdicational change. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43508 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Alvarez Easement - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 09/2014 Catherine Mask CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Access to private land near Sargents, CO Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38594 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E, NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Barret - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Pat Medina CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Proposal is to perform timber stand improvement and prescribed burning to improve range and wildlife habitat and reduce natural fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34519 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T47 and 48N, R3E, NMPM. Project area is south of Doyleville,CO on National Forest between Big Hill and Lion¿s Head. CBMR Mountain Bike Trail - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Tambi Gustafson Construction Scoping Start 05/30/2013 970-642-4417 CE [email protected] Description: A beginner mountain bike trail in the Smith Hill Area, a down hill trail in the Uley's Cabin Area, and an extension of Pyscho Rocks Trail would be constructed with the use of a rubber tracked machine and hand construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42195 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Within CBMR permit boundary. Within CBMR permit Boundary. Cochetopa Hills Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Art Haines Management Project - Forest products Objection Period Legal Notice 970-641-0471 EA - Vegetation management 08/08/2013 [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: This project will provide forest management at a landscape scale in the Cochetopa Hills portion of the Gunnison Ranger District to meet various Forest Plan objectives. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31646 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T44N, R2,3&4 E; T45N, R2,3,4E; T46N, R2,3,4E; T47N, R2,3,4E; NMPM. The Cochetopa Hills portion of the Gunnison Ranger District (Highway 114 corridor).
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Crested Butte Ranger Station - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 09/2014 John Almy Administrative Site Sale Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 970-874-6644 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The GMUG NF is proposing to put up the Crested Butte Administrative Site for competitive sale in 2014. The .359 acre property was purchased by warranty deed in 1937. The 125 x 125 foot property consists of five lots within the Town of Crested Butte. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43864 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 14 S., R. 86 W., 6th P.M. Sec. 3. The 125 foot x 125 foot property consists of five lots within the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado. Deadman Trail Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 08/2014 Greg Austin CE Scoping Start 09/16/2013 970-642-4402 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install/construct 52'x4' trail bridge with a set of engineered abutments with concrete bearings over Cement Creek on the Deadman Gulch Trail NFST #420 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S R84W Section 8. Project is east, southeast of Crested Butte CO in the Cement Creek drainage. The proposed bridge crosses Cement Creek. Lake Irwin Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ray Rossman Improvement Project 970-642-4435 CE [email protected] Description: The Gunnison Ranger District seeks to rehabilitate and reconstruct the Lake Irwin recreation area through funding from the Forest Service Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently this is not a top priority on the CIP schedule. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34637 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Lake Irwin Recreation Area is located approximately 7.5 miles from Crested Butte at Lake Irwin. Lower Cement Creek Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 05/2014 Greg Austin Project Scoping Start 09/11/2013 970-642-4402 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Extend the existing Lower Cement Creek Trail NFST #636 approximately .7 miles parallel to the very busy NFSR 740. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cement Creek drainage parallel to Cement Creek Road NFSR 740 (R 85w, T 14s, Section 24).
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Lujan Precommercial Thinning - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/13/2014 07/2014 Art Haines CE (other than forest products) 970-642-4423 [email protected] Description: Precommercial thinning of 30 acres of young lodgepole pine stand to maintain acceptable growth rates and forest health. Site is accessible on an existing road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41870 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of Section 8, T.46N, R.4E, NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. Site on the ridgeline at the head of Lujan Creek, three miles north of North Pass (Colo Hwy 114). Lujan Precommercial Thinning - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A N/A Art Haines CE-Duplicate (other than forest products) 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: This project is cancelled because it was a duplicate. The correct Project ID is 41870 Lujan Precommercial Thinning CE. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41869 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of Section 8, T.46N, R.4E, NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. Site on the ridgeline at the head of Lujan Creek, three miles north of North Pass (Colo Hwy 114). Meridian and Snodgrass - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2014 07/2015 Mark Hatcher Rangeland Analysis Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014 970-642-4410 EA [email protected] Description: This project will analyze whether to graze or not graze the Snodgrass and Meridian Allotments. If grazing is selected how that grazing will be carried out. The proposed alternative includes placing the Snodgrass Allotment into the Gothic Allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30751 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 13S., R. 86W., Secs. 14,15,23. The allotments are located immediately adjacent and west of the town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Milk Creek Trail Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 03/2015 Greg Austin CE Scoping Start 02/25/2013 970-642-4402 [email protected] Description: Construction of approx. ½ mile of new trail to relocate trail off of private land and to ford Marshall Creek in order to avoid an unsafe bridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38998 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T47, 48N, R 5E, Sections 1, 36. Near Marshall Creek and Milk Creek approx.. 4 miles southeast, east of Sargents, CO. on the Gunnison National Forest. Reissuance of expiring Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Catherine Mask Use Permits Scoping Start 05/15/2012 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Road access to private lands District wide Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30535 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - District Wide. District Wide. Replacement of Spring Creek - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 09/2014 Ray Rossman Pass public toilet on National - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 970-642-4435 Forest System lands - Facility management [email protected] CE Description: Replace existing vault toilet at Spring Creek Pass Day Use Area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42517 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE1/4 Section 35, T.43N., R.3W., NMPM. Spring Creek Pass on SH149.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Samora Tree Planting - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/13/2014 07/2014 Art Haines CE (other than forest products) 970-642-4423 [email protected] Description: Tree planting of 19 acres in two units with Douglas-fir to bring tree stocking up to Forest Plan standards. Sites are accessible on existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41871 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - NE 1/4 of Section 23, T.46N, R.3E, NMPM, Saguache Cty, CO and SW 1/4 of SEction 11, T.46N, R.3E, NMPM, Saguache Cty, CO. Samora unit is 15-acre stand at head of Samora Creek north of Colo. Hwy 114; Wolverine unit is 4-acre stand at head of Wolverine Gulch north of Colo. Hwy 114. Spring Creek Reservoir Flume - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Catherine Mask And/Or Gauging Station 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of flume and/or gauging station downstream from the dam. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38628 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 6, T14S, R83W, 6th PM. Spring Creek Reservoir. Tri State Skito - Crested Butte - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Liz Mauch Permit Scoping Start 04/05/2013 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permit for existing HS KV transmission line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42492 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21, 29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District)
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Blixt Road Reciprocal ROW - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson project. Scoping Start 02/20/2013 970-327-4261 X4341 CE [email protected] Description: Reciprocal right-of-way project on the Blixt Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41326 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.42N., R.9W., Sec. 36 ..... N.M.P.M., T.42N., R.8W., Sec. 30. Blixt Road (NEST 508.1A) located northeast of the town of Ophir. Blixt Road leaves the Ophir Pass Road. Bucktail Creek Rx - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Curtis Keetch CE - Vegetation management 208-374-5422 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Funding for NEPA isn't available until further notice. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39404 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Delta-Nucla Road #503 up to current Glencoe Rx burn boundary. Along motorized trail #659 along Bucktail Drainage. Carr and Waddle Ditch - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Dee Closson CE 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] Description: Issue Special Use Permit Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35269 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.43N., R.9W., Sec. 18, 19, and 30. This ditch diverts water out of the East Fork of Deep Creek. Freudenberg Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson Permit Scoping Start 12/23/2013 970-327-4261 X4341 CE [email protected] Description: To bury approx. 2000 linear feet of 3 inch plastic pipe to supply irrigation water to private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43433 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 44 N., R. 13 W., Sec. 28: NW1/4NE1/4,NE1/4NW1/4. South of the town of Norwood in the Naturita Division of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Project located off of Thunder Road.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Naturita Fuels Management - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Corey Robinson Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 09/30/2013 970-327-4261 CE - Fuels management [email protected] Description: This is a wildland urban Interface Fire Hazard reduction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34879 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, San Miguel. LEGAL - T43 and 44N and R13 and 14W. Southwest of Norwood, CO. Pickens Forest Road Easement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Dee Closson CE Scoping Start 02/01/2013 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] Description: Forest Road Easement to access private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41310 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.46N., R.11W., Sections 22, 23, & 27, Montrose County, Colorado. Forest Road Easement issued off of the Hanks Valley Road. Priest Lake Improvement - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Dare Project 970-874-6651 EA [email protected] Description: Priest Lake Dam Reconstruction Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W Sec. 8 NE1/4. Located approximately 15 miles south of Telluride, CO along Forest Service Road # 628. Special Order - Telluride - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Katherine Peckham Camping Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 970-327-4261 CE [email protected] Description: The Special Order for camping restrictions in the Telluride area to be extended for another three years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42124 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T43N, R9W. See attached Exhibits - A through G.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Swamp Canyon Road Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Dee Closson CE Scoping Start 05/31/2012 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] Description: Issue Special Use road permit for motorized access on an exiting road and trail in Swamp Canyon Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38510 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - NMPM, T.42N., R.9W., Sec. 36/T.41N., R.9W., Sec.1. Swamp Canyon road south of the Town of Ophir. Telluride Regional Airport - Special area management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson Embankment Fill Project Scoping Start 12/23/2013 970-327-4261 X4341 CE [email protected] Description: To re-contour and reseed approximately 1.50 acres of National Forest System lands that was utilized in past construction activities. This will prevent the ponding that is now occurring and is attacting birds and wildlife which is a threat to aircraft Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43437 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 43 N., R. 10 W., Sec. 36. National Forest System lands south of the Telluride Regional Airport. Ute Cemetery STA - Land acquisition Completed Actual: 07/29/2013 03/2014 Dee Closson CE 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] Description: Interchange of 4.32 acres under the STA encroachments category. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38025 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - N.M.P.M. T.46N., R.13W., Sec. 2 & 3 Montrose, County. Cottonwood Road (NFSR 650). Wales Private Road Easement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson CE Scoping Start 05/31/2012 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] Description: Issue private road easement on an existing road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38513 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.43N., R.13W., Sec. 23: S1/2SE1/4. Private road off of the Lone Cone Road, (County Road 44Z).
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Williams Private Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Dee Closson Easement Scoping Start 12/24/2013 970-327-4261 X4341 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue a private road easement on an existing road to access private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43520 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 44 N., R. 13 W., Sections 20 and 21. Existing road off of Thunder Road, in the Naturita Division.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Bureau of Reclamation Weather - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch Station permit re-issuance Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permit for 4 existing weather stations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37824 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cutler Ck, Ironton Park, Governor Basin, WFK and EFK Dallas Ck. Canyon Creek Avalanche - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch Control 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Issue Special Use Permit for one year to Silver Star Mining Operations LLC for avalanche control along Canyon Creek Road, NFSR 853 up to the Revenue Mine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40665 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Canyon Creek Road southwest of Ouray.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) City of Ouray Domestic Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2014 02/2015 Liz Mauch Supply Permit Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue special use permit for spring development, pipelines, two water tanks, treatment building. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40669 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek area, southwest of Ouray.
Cornerstone Property Special - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Liz Mauch Use Permit Re-issuance. 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-issue exitsting permit to new owners for road accessin Cornerstone & Hideout Ranch developments off Dave Wood Road. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Section 17, T46N, R10W, NMPM. Dave Wood Road and Cornerstone and Hideout Ranch Developments. FLPMA Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch Easements/Permits 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize access to private inholdings on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Strole-existing Trail # 149 provides historic access to private land on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34540 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W. Montrose County. Hettinger Road Easement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch Transfer Scoping Start 09/26/2013 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Transfer existing Road Easement along Dave Wood Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42904 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, NE1/4, NE1/4, Section 33, NMPM. T47N, R10W, NE1/4 NE1/4, Sec 33, NMPM.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) High Mesa Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kris Wist CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 970-240-5414 [email protected] Description: Conversion of FS Administrative Rd. 869 to ATV Trail. Proposed trail would end at intersection of FS Trail 225. Seasonal closure restrictions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38587 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23, 24. High Mesa. Keystone Portfolio Mgmt. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Liz Mauch Forest Road Permit Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Issue Forest Road Permit for us and maintenance of Blowout Road NFSR 871.2b over NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40668 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
Manzo Private Road Easement - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 970-240-5405 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue private road easement for existing two track road to private inholding off Spring Creek Rim Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44044 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray County. Ouray Perimeter Trail Extension - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Amanda Walker CE Scoping Start 03/17/2014 270-924-2059 [email protected] s Description: Extending the Ouray Perimeter Trail.
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray Perimeter Trail.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch EA 970-240-5405 [email protected] Description: Develop a pit development plan to expand existing gravel pit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40664 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858 approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary. Poughkeepsie inactive mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Liz Mauch safety closure project. Scoping Start 01/30/2014 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Physical safety closures of 13 adits and shafts on NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of Hwy 550. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43621 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T43N, R7W, Sec 27 and 34, NMPM. NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of Hwy 550. Silver Jack inactive mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch closure and trail rehabilitation. Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Physical safety mitigation on mining related features adjacent to Silver Jack lode claim and related trail reconstruction along East Fork Trail # 228 in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Work to be completed in 2013 and 2014. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40653 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale. Uncompahgre Wilderness, East Fork Cimarron. Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch Act (STA) 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Convey to City of Ouray mineral fractions at Sky Rocket Creek and adjacent to city property near the City Hotsprings Pool. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40674 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Liz Mauch CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 970-240-5405 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue Special Use Permit to City of Ouray for Skyrocket Creek diversion structure. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44043 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R7W, Sec 30, NMPM. Ouray County. Source Gas Special Use Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2014 12/2014 Liz Mauch Re-issuance. Scoping Start 01/30/2014 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-issue existing permit to new owner for 528 ft. long, 4 inch natural gas distribution pipeline located within Oak Creek Rd. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W, NMPM. Oak Creek Road. Thistledown Property Private - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch Road Easement transfer and Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 bridge alignment change [email protected] CE Description: Transfer a private road easement to Rockbiter Corp and amend the easement for a change in bridge alignment over Canyon Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40672 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek Road, southwest of Ouray. Tri-State Montrose to Cahone - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2015 11/2015 Liz Mauch 230KV Upgrade Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014 970-240-5405 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Upgrade existing 115KV transmission line from Montrose-Nucla-Cahone to 230KV line. More information on BLM website: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/district_offices/southwest/TriState230kVRebuild.html Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44041 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Line crosses BLM & FS Land on Uncompahgre Plateau, GMUG NF & Dolores Ranger District, San Juan NF.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Anthracite Creek Trail Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 08/2014 Greg Austin (previously Kebler Wagon Trail Scoping Start 07/15/2008 970-642-4402 Project) [email protected] CE Description: Install/construct 50'x6' trail bridge over Ruby-Anthracite Creek on the Paonia Ranger District extending NFST *NEW LISTING* #606 to the west towards Horseranch Park Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S R87W Section 4. West of Kebler Pass, north of Gunnison County Road 12, Ruth-Anthracite Creek. Black Mesa Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:10/2014 06/2015 Kevin Kyle EA - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014 970-263-5829 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) Description: Proposed treatments would regenerate certain aspen stands which are in decline or affected by Sudden Aspen Decline (SAD) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39921 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located off Crystal Creek Road (J82/ FSR 713) on FSR 716 in the Black Mesa area on the Paonia Ranger District. Oil Well Recreation Route - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski Designation 702-515-5411 EA [email protected] Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting travel management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 22 Miles north of Paonia, CO. Delta County.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Oxbow Mining, Federal Coal - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 02/26/2014 03/2014 Levi Broyles Lease Modification COC-70615 970-527-4131 EA [email protected] Description: Oxbow Mining LLC (Oxbow) has applied to modify existing federal coal lease COC-70615 by adding approx. 364 acres of federal coal reserves. Coal in the existing lease is mined by Oxbow from their Elk Creek Mine near Somerset in Gunnison County. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41525 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Portions of sections 32 and 33; T.12S., R.90W., 6thPM; Gunnison County, Colorado. Near Buck Mesa; Elk Creek Mine near Somerset in Gunnison County, Colorado. Paonia District Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Dennis Garrison Project 2014 - Watershed management Scoping Start 03/28/2014 970-527-4131 x4259 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Restoration of site conditions on 6 closed nonsystem routes including recontouring, ripping, seeding, and water bars or similar; removal of two nonfunctioning culverts on a system trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44153 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - See project file, multiple locations across district. Various sites on the Paonia Ranger District. Contact Dennis Garrison for list of sites. Sheep Mountain Recreation - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger Route Designation 970-527-4131 EA [email protected] Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 16 Miles North of Paonia, CO. Delta County.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Special Use - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski Permits/Reissuance 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: No physical changes: Zimmerman,Crawford Mesa Water Assoc,Charles Masner, Beach/Chapman, Sims, Slyzuik, West Elk Ranch, Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9296 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Within Paonia Ranger District. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analysis in progress. CE or EA. Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties.
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