Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 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 On Hold N/A N/A David Loomis Administration Right-of-Way 303-275-5008 Maintenance and [email protected] Reauthorization Project Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, EIS Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30630 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) Maroon Bells-Snowmass - Special area management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 05/2018 Erin Carey Wilderness Overnight Visitor Objection Period Legal Notice 970-404-3163 Use Management Plan 06/29/2017 [email protected] EA Description: In response to ongoing resource issues and in conformance with the 2002 Forest Plan, the Visitor Use Management Plan addresses implementation strategies to allocate numbers of overnight groups based on the wilderness areas visitor carrying capacity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49388 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Xcel Energy Line Capacity - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Jonathan Hare Project - Ute Rife to Collbran Scoping Start 10/04/2016 970-250-9966 Line 3014 [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to maintain grid reliability by replacing five overhead electric transmission structures and the installation of two new mid-span structures along PSCo line 3014, a 138 kV transmission line linking the Ute Rifle and Collbran Substations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50629 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33, T8S-R92W, 6thPM, Mesa County, Colorado. The Ute Rifle to Collbran Transmission line runs along Silt/Collbran road south of Silt, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:10/2020 01/2021 Samantha Staley Gunnison Forest Plan Revision NOI in Federal Register 970-874-6666 EIS 06/02/2017 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal .us Register 09/2017 Description: The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are undergoing Forest Plan Revision. The Forest Plan is an overarching document that guides forest management through broad direction, standards, and guidelines for years to come. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51806 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. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. NOAA Skyway Garage CE - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/04/2017 05/2017 Jonathan Hare CE 970-263-5802 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-issue expiring special use permit with no change in scope of use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51587 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 36, T. 11S., R. 96 W., 6th Principal Meridian. Grand Mesa National Forest, west side of Skyway Point.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) Qwest Phone Lines - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/30/2017 04/2017 Jason Armbruster CE 970-874-6675 [email protected] *UPDATED* ed.us Description: Consolidate Qwest Permits with other districts on GMUG. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Mesa NF, Gunnison NF, Uncompaghre NF.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Liz Mauch Permits/Reissuance Scoping Start 03/20/2017 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Re-issue expiring special use permits with no change in scope of the use. San Miguel Power Association power lines;Black Hills Energy gas pipeline and communication site lease; Boyd allotment cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51363 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts, Uncompahgre Plateau and Mountain Division. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analyses in progress. CE's.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley 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 Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Axia Energy II, LLC, USA #1- - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson 16SC Well Pad Expansion - Special use management 970-874-6616 EA [email protected] Description: Expansion of existing USA #1-16SC well pad, drilling two new wells on the well pad, and construction/installation of approximately 1.37 miles of buried natural gas and water lines along the Buzzard Divide Road (NFSR 265). Ownership change 9/2016. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46118 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Blanche Park Reservoir Dam - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/05/2017 06/2017 Matthew Dare Reconstruction Project 970-874-6651 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rebuilding of existing dam and construction of access route. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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. Bonham Winter Trailhead - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Loren Paulson CE - Road management Est. Scoping Start 08/2017 970-242-8211- X4112 [email protected] Description: Project involves the improvement and/or possible relocation of the Bonham Winter Trailhead to increase parking, improve traffic flow and address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49067 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.10S., R.94Wl, Section 31. Project is located on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest off of the Trickle Park Road, FDR#121, approximately 1/8 mile above (south) of the Forest Boundary.
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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) Cold Springs Ranger Station - Facility management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Loren Paulson Improvement Scoping Start 07/31/2016 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] Description: Project is to make improvements and repairs on buildings and infrastructure associated with the Cold Springs Ranger Station. Project involves upgrading the water system, installation of a solar system and a variety of maintenance items on cabins. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49062 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.51N, R.16W., Section 32. Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District. Colorado Public Broadcasting - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski Communication Use Lease 970-527-4131 Amendment [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposed to amend the existing communications use lease held by Colorado Public Broadcasting to allow installation of a propane tank and back up generator at the Mesa Point Communications Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48239 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 13 S., R. 97 W., 6th P.M. Mesa Point Communication Site. Crane Lake Trail - COPMOBA - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Chris Foreman CE Scoping Start 02/28/2017 970-263-5835 [email protected] Description: Re-route of the proposed Crane Lake trail alignment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51176 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Pt #1- 38/58/51 N by 108/06/27 W Flowing Park Trailhead - 38/57/17 N by 108/06/15 W. Grand Mesa National Forest, Flowing Park trailhead below Flowing Park reservoir east to Crane Lake.
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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) Enlargement of Monument No. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 Clay Speas 1 and Hunter Reservoirs DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-874-6650 EIS 06/16/2017 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2017 Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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. Gateway Canyon Resort- - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/17/2017 06/2017 Ryan Fricke Outfitter and Guide Permit - Special use management 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Gateway Canyons Resort has requested a priority use permit to conduct outfitter and guide trips on specific Forest system roads and trails on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Commercial activities proposed are day hikes, fishing and jeep tours. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49061 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa, Montrose. LEGAL - Sixth M. 15S, R102W, Section 7. Uncompahgre National Forest. Grand Valley Ranger District - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Eric Freels Gunnison Sage-grouse Habitat - Grazing management Scoping Start 12/19/2016 970-263-5828 Enhancement Project - Vegetation management [email protected] CE (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: The goal of this proposal is to improve Gunnison Sage-grouse habitat on Forest Service lands that are designated as unoccupied critical habitat on the North Uncompahgre plateau over the next 10 years by proactive habitat improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50808 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is the northeastern area of the Uncompahgre Plateau that contains continuous sage parks and grouse habitat. This is part of the Grand Valley Ranger District.
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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.usda.gov/project/?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. Patterson Lakes illegal ATV trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Chris Foreman decommissioning Scoping Start 05/15/2017 970-263-5835 CE [email protected] Description: Decommission approx. 1.1 mile of an illegal ATV route that has been actively used by adjacent landowners to access Hell's Hole for big-Game hunting. Attempts to close the route in 2014 with a hand crew and brushing of the route was defeated in 2016 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51895 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 38* 57' 31.77" N / 107* 45" 30.24" W. On the Grand Mesa NF, in the Leroux Creek area west of FR 128, on the southern boundary adjacent to Patterson Reservoir. The route is approx. 1.1 miles proceeding west to the top of the ridge. Powderhorn Resort - Bike - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Loren Paulson Trails, Phase 1 - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal is to construct approximately 9 miles of mountain bike trails within the Powderhorn Mountain resort permit area. These trails are identified as "Phase 1 Trails" within the 2016 Master Development Plan Amendment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51282 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Project is located on the Grand Mesa National Forest, T11S, R96W, Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32. Project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa national forest, west of Hwy 65 within the Powderhorn Mountain Resort permit 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) RED ROCK RECOVERY - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Ryan Fricke CENTER - OUTFITTER AND - Special use management Scoping Start 04/07/2017 970-242-8211 GUIDE PERMIT REQUEST [email protected] CE Description: Red Rock Recovery Center proposes to conduct commercial summer multi-day backpack trips in the Kannah Creek Basin with maximum groups of 12. No livestock or base camp use is proposed. See attached route map. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51660 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sixth Principle Meridian T13S, R97W, Sec. 31. Grand Mesa National Forest - Kannah Creek. Rock Junction - Grand Mesa - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/11/2017 05/2017 Ryan Fricke Jeep Club - Recreation Event 970-242-8211 proposal [email protected] CE Description: Rock Junction proposes to utilize Forest system roads within the Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre NF. The *UPDATED* applicant is seeking a temporary recreation event permit to conduct full-size and OHV ride for a maximum of 100 vehicles and 150 participants. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51682 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 14S, R 102W, Sec. 2 Sixth Principle Meridian, T 51N, R 16W Section 18 New Mexico Principle Meridian. Grand Mesa & Uncompahgre NF. The Mt. Hatten Project - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski CE 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Mt Hatten Project is a radio repeater installation project, the system operates in the VHF band, power output is rated at 8 watts and is supplied by two solar panels and storage batteries. Ground disturbance will be the placement of 4 concrete pads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51634 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado T.12S., R.92W., sec 4 NW1/4NW1/4 Chalk Mountain Quad, Grand Mesa National Forest. 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado T.12S., R.92W., sec 4 NW1/4NW1/4 Chalk Mountain Quad, 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) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jonathan Hare Administration Island lake Scoping Start 05/02/2017 970-263-5802 Communication Site Building [email protected] Construction Description: Construction of new communications building at the Western Area Power Administration Island Lake CE communications site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51769 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Island lake communication site, approximately 15 miles southwest of Mesa, Colorado on the Grand Mesa National Forest.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) 2017 Flat Top Mountain - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Matthew Vasquez Riparian/Wet Meadow Habitat - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/18/2017 970-642-4401 Restoration [email protected] CE Description: The proposed action is to maintain existing rock structures and build new small rock structures to address cut banks and erosion occurring within Gunnison Sage-Grouse brood-rearing habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51869 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flat Top Mountain, 8 miles north of Gunnison, CO. Cranor Underground Utility - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/31/2017 07/2017 Bennie South Line (Telephone) 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is intended to provide year-round telephone service to a private residence with two authorizations: (1) dig a trench and bury a utility (telephone) line underground; and (2) authorize on-going use of an underground utility line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51866 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec. 30, T. 14 S., R. 81 W., 6th PM and Sec. 25, T. 14 S., R. 82 W., 6th PM. NFSR 765, north of Tincup.
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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 Mountain Resort - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 06/2018 Aaron Drendel (CBMR) - Proposed Teo - Special use management NOI in Federal Register 719-657-6019 Drainage & Summer Use 05/06/2015 [email protected] Improvements Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 10/2017 Description: CBMR has formally requested site-specific review and analysis under NEPA procedures for elements of the Master Development Plan that was accepted by the Forest Service in 2013. See item 23 for more information. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46904 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T13S, R86W, Sec 29, 30, 31, 25, 36. Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Cunningham Ditch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Bennie South Reconstruction Scoping Start 02/04/2016 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Authorization for operations and maintenance of the existing Cunningham Ditch. Additionally, reconstruction of the beginning of the ditch would occur to allow for continuous flow and more efficient operations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44841 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW 1/4, Sec 11, T51N, R2W, NMPM. Approx 12 miles northwest of Gunnison off NFSR 727. Daniel Hoffelder Road Access - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/07/2017 03/2017 Bennie South SUP 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Private road access, across existing two-track road, to residence. Two-track road crosses a small parcel of Forest Service land located entirely within Hoffelder%u2019s privately owned land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51863 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec. 21, T. 51 N., R. 4 E., NEW MEXICO PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. Sec. 21, T. 51 N., R. 4 E., NEW MEXICO PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN.
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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) Divide Salvage - Forest products Completed Actual: 04/17/2017 10/2017 Drew Stroberg CE - Vegetation management 970-642-4445 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: Removal of dead and dying Engelmann Spruce trees killed by Spruce beetle to promote safety and reduce long- term fuel build up in areas severely impacted by spruce beetle to limit the likelihood of a catastrophic wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48086 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 2 East, and Section 7, Township 44 North, Range 3 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Saguache County, Colorado. Project is located along Forest Road 787 just north of the Continental Divide approximately 34 air miles south of Gunnison, Colorado. Duncan Hill and Surrounding - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Linda Lanham Area AML Closures Project Scoping Start 06/27/2017 970-874-6633 CE [email protected] Description: The project consists of physically closing 8 abandoned mine shafts, 7 abandoned mine adits and 1 prospect pit in the areas of Lower Sanford Basin, Duncan Hill and Cumberland Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52104 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The sites are south of Taylor Park and will be accessed from NFSR 765, Cumberland Pass Road. G&W Road User Association - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/07/2017 04/2017 Bennie South Easement 970-642-4412 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Road access to private residences on an existing road and administrative road, NFSR 7578.2D. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50503 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - S. 18, 19, 24; T47N; R5E; NMPM. Near Sawmill Park, southeast of 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) Henkel Trust - Access Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Bennie South (from CR 763) 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Application for access to private land over existing driveway connecting to CR 763. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48726 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - A tract of land adjoining the Kimberly Placer, U.S. Mineral Survey No. 8170 A.M. and being also within the W1/2 of Section 16, Township 50 North, Range 4 East, N.M.P.M., Gunnison County, Colorado. W1/2 Section 16, T50N, R4E, N.M.P.M., Gunnison County, Colorado. Irwin & Tincup Dispersed - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/22/2017 05/2017 Ashley Hom Camping Closures - Watershed management 970-642-4406 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Gunnison Ranger District is proposing to close the areas of Irwin and Tincup to dispersed camping from Memorial Day to Labor Day. PUBLIC SCOPING COMMENTS available at: https://cara.ecosystem- management.org/Public/ReadingRoom?project=NP-1436 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50778 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Irwin, Colorado north of Crested Butte; Tincup area, southeast of Taylor Reservoir. Mt. Emmons Mining Company - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Bennie South Road Special Use Permit Scoping Start 07/16/2015 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize use of an existing roadway on National Forest System lands for access to ranch facilities on private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47419 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, T. 15 S., R. 85 W., sec. 21. Existing road between the upper and lower portions of the Alkali Creek Ranch, approximately 10 miles north of Gunnison.
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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) Pitkin Travel Proposal - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 John Murphy EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 719-852-6221 12/10/2015 [email protected] Description: Pitkin Trail Advocates have submitted a proposal to revisit 2010 Gunnison Basin Federal Lands Travel Management decision regarding specific routes near Pitkin, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47149 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 50 N, R 4 and 5 E and T 49 N, R 3 E, NMPM. Pitkin Colorado Area. South Matchless Repeater - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Joe Blais CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2017 970-874-6629 [email protected] Description: Installation of a portable Versa Tower repeater on top of S. Matchless Mountain to provide administrative radio coverage in the Taylor Park area. This is needed to address the safety concern of the area being a large dead zone for radio coverage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52102 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three miles west of Taylor Park Reservoir Dam. Special Use Outfitter/Guide - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/12/2017 06/2017 Emily Peters Permit Reissuances - Special use management 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of 10 year outfitter/guide permits for Cutthroat Adventures DBA Dragonfly Outfitters, Vickers Outfitting, Whinnery Outfitting, Camp Gunnison, Scenic River Tours, Three Rivers Outfitting, and Lake City Continental Divide Snowmobile Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51149 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gunnison Ranger District.
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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) Taylor Park Silvicultural CE - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 04/11/2017 05/2017 Pamela King CE (other than forest products) 970-642-4401 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Precommercial and commercial thinning, and sanitation of dwarf mistletoe infested lodgepole pine stands to maintain acceptable growth rates and stand health on up to 250 acres. Project is in Taylor Park between Cottonwood Pass Road and Willow Crk. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46714 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 11-14, 23-24 of T.14S, R82W, and Sections 18 and 19 of T.14S, R81W, 6th PM, Gunnison County, Colorado. Taylor Park. Trailhead Delivery Service - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/26/2017 07/2017 Emily Peters Outfitter/Guide Permits 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Three priority outfitter/guide permits for existing trailhead delivery service providers: CB Motorsports, Colorado Adventure Rentals, Action Adventures and Burt Rentals. These permits would not authorize guided services. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51664 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kebler TH, Cement Creek TH, Brush Creek TH, Slate River TH, Washington Gulch TH, Taylor Park, NFSR 743 (Lost Canyon Rd), Soap Creek TH, NFSR 724 (Rainbow Lake), NFSR 723 (Red Creek). Tri State Skito - Crested Butte - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Bennie South Permit Scoping Start 04/05/2013 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permit for existing HS KV transmission line Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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) Rothberg Property Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Liz Mauch CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 970-242-8211 [email protected] Description: Authorization for access to private land via Little Cone Ranch Rd NFSR 618.1E Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51387 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T.42N., R.11W., sections 10 and 11, N.M.P.M. Private property is west of Fall Creek Road. Winter and Multi-Season - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Scott Spielman Activities at Telluride Ski Comment Period Public Notice 970-327-4261 Resort 05/17/2017 [email protected] EA Description: Proposal includes replacing/upgrading Lifts 9 and 10, moving compressor house at top of Lift 4, construct Lift 10 restaurant (without Nordic Center approved in 1999), construct canopy tour, and construct bike trails per new Master Development Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51392 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T.42 and 43 N, R.9W, NMPM. Telluride Ski Area, Telluride, CO within permit boundary.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Camp Bird FRTA and - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Liz Mauch Avalanche Control - Road management Est. Scoping Start 06/2017 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Grant a Federal Road and Trail Easement to Ouray County for maintenance of the Camp Bird Road. Authorize emergency avalanche control along road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52087 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Bird Road, Ouray County.
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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) Camp Bird Parking Access - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Angela Abel CE - Special area management Scoping Start 06/14/2017 970-240-5425 [email protected] Description: Construction of a parking area on Camp Bird Road in Ouray County. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51999 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Ironton Quad, T43N, R8W, Sec14 1/45NE, NMPM. Approximately 4 miles from Ouray, CO on County Road 361. East Fork Spring Creek Private - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Liz Mauch Road Permit Scoping Start 12/15/2016 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a special use road permit to a road users association for use of closed NFSR 536.2A to access private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48499 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T46N R10W Sec 5 & 8, NMPM, East Fork Spring Creek. Ease Fork Spring Creek. Keystone Portfolio Mgmt. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 12/2017 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.usda.gov/project/?project=40668 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
Little Cimarron Road Driveway - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Liz Mauch Permit Scoping Start 03/20/2017 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Issue special use permit for existing 25 year old driveway found to be on NFS land and not under FS authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51356 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N,R5W,Sec8,NMPM. T46N, R5W,Sec 8, 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) Manzo Private Road Easement - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/10/2017 05/2017 Liz Mauch CE 970-240-5405 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue private road easement for existing two track road to private inholding off Spring Creek Rim Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44044 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray County. Moose Creek inactive mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2018 06/2018 Liz Mauch physical safety closure project. Scoping Start 03/20/2017 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Physical safety closures on approximately 12 sites on NFS lands in Poughkeepsie Gulch area, as identified by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51359 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T43N, R7W, Sections 27, 33, & 34, NMPM. Poughkeepsie Gulch. Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Almy Act (STA) 970-874-6644 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.usda.gov/project/?project=40674 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to east boundary of City of Ouray near Hotsprings Pool. Special use permit for spring - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Liz Mauch development - Clarkson Scoping Start 01/01/2015 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a special use permit to Clarkson for spring and pipeline west of Highway 550, north of Red Mountain Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45995 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T 42 N., R 8 W., NMPM. See Project Area Map.
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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) Federal Coal Lease - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2017 05/2018 Niccole Mortenson Modifications COC-1362 & DEIS NOA in Federal Register Actual: 08/02/2012 406-329-3163 COC-67232 06/09/2017 11/08/2011 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2017 Description: The Forest Service is considering consenting to BLM modifying ArkLand¿s existing federal coal leases COC-1362 and COC-67232 by adding 1,722 cumulative acres to them. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32459 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 22, 23 of T.14S., R. 90W., 6th PM. Coal in the existing leases is mined by Mountain Coal Company (MCC) from their West Elk Mine near Somerset in Gunnison County, Colorado. North Fork Mancos Master - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 Niccole Mortenson Development Plan Comment Period Public Notice 406-329-3163 EA 01/18/2017 [email protected] Description: Gunnison Energy LLC proposes to drill, complete, and operate up to 35 horizontal wells from four new well pads and one existing well pad. Proposal includes construction of associated access roads and gas gathering pipelines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50966 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - T10S, R90W, Sections 16-21, 28-33; T11S, R90W, Sections 3-10, 16-22, 27-31; T12S, R89W, 17-20; T12S, R90W, 3-11, 13-14, 18-19, 24, and 30; and T12S, R91W, Sections 11-14, 23-26. 12miles north of Paonia, CO.
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