Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands 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.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Forestwide (excluding Projects R2 - Rocky Mountain Region occurring in more than one Forest) Administrative Communication - Facility management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Carin Vadala Towers Scoping Start 07/01/2016 719-477-4216 CE [email protected] Description: The Pike/San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron/Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC)proposes to install eleven versa communication towers for government administrative use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49850 Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pueblo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Timpas,Mt Rosa, Almagre, Indian Creek, Lake George, Sheep Mountain, Topaz Mountain, Adobe Peak, Bandito Cone, Jack Hall, and Green Timber.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Forestwide)

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Forestwide) 2015 Pike and San Isabel - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2015 09/2015 John Brown National Forests Special Use - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 09/2015 719-553-1501 Authorization Permit Renewals [email protected] CE Description: Special use authroization renewals for the San Carlos, Pikes Peak, Leadville, South Park and South Platte Ranger CE Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47192 Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Legal description provided on attached maps. blank. Comanche National Grasslands - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Angela Safranek Playa Restoration (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 307-326-2545 CE [email protected] Description: Restore 9 playas on the Comanche National Grassland to their original hydrology by filling in the pits and sealing the basin Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District, Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca, Las Animas. LEGAL - Section 14, T32S, R53W.Section 7, T32S, R50W, Section 12, T33S,R49W ,Section 8, T33S, R47W,Section 18, T33S, R47W, Section 29, T33S, R47W,Section 15, T33S, R47W. Comanche National Grassland, Baca and Las Animas Counties. PSICC Wildfire/Reforestation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Bob Post Projects - Forest products 719-836-3870 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Reforestation efforts of the Hayman, Mason Gulch, Hi Meadow, Buffalo Creek Fires through, planting, seeding, natural regeneration, and tsi. Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Pueblo, Teller. LEGAL - PSICC National Forest. Buffalo Creek, Hayman, Hi Meadow, Mason Gulch Burns.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Forestwide) Pike & San Isabel National - Road management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 John Dow Forests Motorized Travel DEIS NOA in Federal Register 719-553-1476 Management (MVUM) Analysis 07/25/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2020 Description: Analysis of roads and trails on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48214 Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Clear Creek, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Jefferson, Lake, Las Animas, Park, Pueblo, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposal covers both the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Xcel Transmission Line 5145 - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2017 04/2017 John Dow Permit Renewal and - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 719-553-1476 Transmission Line 5145 (other than forest products) [email protected] Vegetation Treatment - Fuels management EA Description: Treat excess vegetation around identified electrical transmission line towers. Renew right-of-way permit and approve updated operations plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47369 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake, Park. LEGAL - See Attached Map. Select treatments along Xcel transmission line 5145 from Lake County to Park County Colorado.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Cimarron Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) CIM101 Merit Energy Co. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Richard Bennin (Saltwater Disposal Scoping Start 12/17/2014 620-697-4621 Wells/Pipelines) [email protected] CE Description: Merit Energy Co recently acquired 4 disposal wells & 7.36 miles of associated pipelines from OXY USA Inc. The compressor stations were authorized via USFS SU permit to OXY USA Inc 10/18/1995. Merit Energy requested SU permit for existing facilities. Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Disposal wells - T34S R40W Sec 9, T34S R41W Sec 11 and T34S R42W Sec 5 & 16 Associated pipelines in T34S R40W portions of Sec 8,9,17,20,21,29;T34S R41W Sec 10,11,15,32,33 and T34S R42W Sec 5,6. Cimarron National Grassland. Lockhart Geophysical - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Richard Bennin Company, Grasslands- Scoping Start 08/29/2014 620-697-4621 Lockhart Wave [email protected] CE Description: Lockhart Geophysical submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a 3D vibroseis seismic survey; encmopassing approximately 1,000 acres on the Cimarron National Grassland. Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R43W Section 14,15,16,23,26,27,28. Cimarron National Grassland. Multiple Range Improvement P - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Nancy Brewer EA Comment Period Public Notice 620-697-4621 620 03/31/2016 697-3580 [email protected] Description: Morton County Grazing Association is proposing to remove and replace existing range improvements. These include 21 stock tanks,4 water wells, and 1 pipeline. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49563 Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations throughout the Cimarron National Grassland. Nustar Logistics - CIM98 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Richard Bennin CE Scoping Start 09/03/2014 620-697-4621 [email protected] Description: NuStar Logistics has submitted a special use application requesting authorization to continue operating and maintaining 4.2 miles of a natural gas pipeline. Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T35S R43W Sections 3,4,8,9,18. Cimarron National Grassland.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Comanche Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Equipment Investment LLC - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2015 01/2016 Richard Bennin COM 113 - Special use management Scoping Start 09/29/2015 620-697-4621 CE [email protected] Description: Construct 3 inch poly gas pipeline approximately 10,057 feet

Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - T 35S, R 46W, Sec 13. Carrizo Unit of Comanche National Grassland. Minnie Canyon Recreation - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Michelle Stevens Fence Project - Heritage resource 719-383-4356 EA management [email protected] .us Description: install approximately 2.25 miles of fencing near Minnie Canyon. Close 0.14 miles of FSR 2187.B, 0.18 miles of FSR 2187, and 0.12 miles of FSR 2188. Designate 5 dispersed camping areas and to incorporate a user-created turn-around loop along Rourke Rd Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Sections 34, 35 and 36, T 27S, R 56W, 6th PM,. Minnie Canyon on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland. Minnie Canyon Rehabilitation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Michelle Stevens Project - Heritage resource Comment Period Public Notice 719-383-4356 EA management 03/31/2016 [email protected] - Road management .us Description: The purpose and need of this project is to protect the Minnie Canyon area's many cultural and natural resources Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49241 Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - portions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M.,. South of La Junta, Colorado on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland. ü portions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M .

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Comanche Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Southeast Colorado Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Richard Bennin Association (SECPA) - COM 86 Scoping Start 07/18/2013 620-697-4621 CE [email protected] Description: SECPA has submitted special use application for new communication use lease for site located in Section 7, T31S, R46W. Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - Section 7, T31S, R46W.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Leadville Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Colorado Mountain College Mt. - Research and Development In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Shiloh Benton Zion Weather Station Scoping Start 06/08/2016 719-486-7428 CE [email protected] s Description: Colorado Mountain College Mt. Zion Weather Station Remove Option

Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49012 Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 6th Principal Meridian T8S, R80W, NW1/4 of SW1/4 of Section 35. Leadville Rod and Gun Club - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 James Fiorelli Annual Fishing Derby Est. Scoping Start 11/2016 719-486-7411 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-Issue a 5 year special use recreation event permit to the Leadville Rod and Gun Club for their annual ice fishing derby held on Twin Lakes. There are no changes to the scope, participant numbers or location of the event. Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 80 West, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22. Township 11 South, Range 80 West, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22. Dexter Boat Ramp Site on lower Twin Lakes. All activities occur in developed recreation sites or over the ice.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Leadville Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Mount Massive Golf Course - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2016 12/2016 James Fiorelli Cross Country Ski Trails - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 719-486-7411 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal of an additional 4.52 miles of Cross Country Ski Trails on Forest Service Lands administered through a special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49651 Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Lake County, Township 9 South, Range 80 West Sections 19, 20, 29, 30., 6th Principal Meridian. Lake County, Colorado. Mount Zion Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Shiloh Benton Improvements Scoping Start 08/17/2015 719-486-7428 CE [email protected] s Description: Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has submitted an application to operate and maintain microwave antennas in support of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) operations, used to monitor and control utility owned water sheds. Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. R79W T8S Section 35. Ski Cooper Top Mountain Yurt - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Michelle Mueggler CE - Special use management Scoping Start 06/10/2016 719-486-7409 [email protected] Description: Construction of a 45' x 45' wood deck with a 30' diameter Yurt just above the top of the 10th Mountain double chairlift. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49456 Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T 8 S, R 80 W, Sec. 13. The yurt will be located just above the top of the 10th Mountain double chairlift, near the existing vault toilet building.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) 7 Bridges Trail Bridge - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Caitlin Cuddihy Replacement Project Est. Scoping Start 08/2015 719-553-1496 CE [email protected] Description: The project will replace two bridges on 7 bridges trail to provide the best opportunity to maintain public access to a continuous trail corridor. This project also improves safety of Forest Service visitors and employees in a popular recreation area. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is situated in between Mt Buckhorn and Stove Mountain and leads to Jones Park. Legal Description: Township 14 South, Range 67 West, Sections 31 and 32. Bear Creek Watershed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Janelle Valladares Restoration Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 719-553-1516 EA - Watershed management [email protected] - Special use management - Road management Description: Travel management, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, and other activities in the Bear Creek watershed and adjacent watersheds (proposed action revised in Feb 2014) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40179 Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Creek watershed, southwest of the city of Colorado Springs. Casey's Lumber, LLC - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Jeff Hovermale Directional Sign Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 719.477.4201 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a special use permit for a directional sign for Casey's Lumber Mill. The current sign permit expires in December 2016. No new disturbance is proposed. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - NE1/4SW1/4 Section 10, T11S, R69W, 6th P.M. The sign location is approximately 7 miles north of Woodland Park at the intersection of N. Highway 67 and Forest Road 391.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Jeff Hovermale Communication Site Lease Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 719.477.4201 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to issue a new communication use lease for a 20-year period to Douglas County Sheriff's Office to own and operate communication facility at the Westcreek Communication Site. No new construction or uses are proposed. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Portions of section 17 and 18, T. 10 S., R. 68 W., 6th Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Colorado. The Westcreek communication site is located approximately 12 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado off of Forest Road 300 (Rampart Range Road). El Tesoro de los Angeles - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Jeff Hovermale Retreat Center FLPMA Forest Est. Scoping Start 05/2016 719.477.4201 Road Permit. [email protected] CE Description: To reflect property ownership change, reissue an existing permit held by Mary Guenzel to Nuestra Senora de la Paz, a Colorado nonprofit corporation. Current permit is for year round use and maintenance of Forest Service Road 308. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 28, T.12S., R.69W., 6th P.M. Forest Road 308 is located off of Blossom Road near Tranquil Acres subdivision about 3 miles west of Woodland Park, Colorado. IREA - Fisher Wood 7.2 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Jeff Hovermale Powerline Rebuild Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 719.477.4201 CE [email protected] Description: Intermountain Rural Electric Association proposes to reconstruct 1.68 miles of an existing 7.2 kV powerline.

Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of sections 27 and 34 of T.11S., R.69W.,6th P.M. The Fisher Wood area is located approximately 5 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado in vicinity of N. Highway 67 and Forest Road 339.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) IREA - Hotel Gulch 7.2 kV - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Jeff Hovermale Powerline Rebuild Project Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 719.477.4201 CE [email protected] Description: Intermountain Rural Electric Association proposes to reconstruct approximately 1.37 miles of exiting powerline in vicinity of Hotel Gulch. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of sections 10, 11, 14 and 15 of T.11S., R.69W., 6th P.M. The project area is located approximately 8 miles north of Woodland Park in the Manitou Experimental Forest. The powerline is adjacent to portions of County Road 79 and Forest Road 346. IREA - Quinlan Gulch 7.2 kV - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Jeff Hovermale Powerline Rebuild Project Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 719.477.4201 CE [email protected] Description: Intermountain Rural Electric Association proposes to reconstruct 1.2 miles of an existing 7.2 kV powerline in the vicinity of Quinlan Gulch. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of sections 16, 20 and 21 of T.11S., R.69W., 6th P.M. The project area is located approximately 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado in an area known as Quinlan Gulch off of County Roads 78 and 782. IREA West Creek to Trout Creek - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Jeff Hovermale Ranch 7.2 kV Powerline Rebuild Scoping Start 05/15/2014 719.477.4201 CE [email protected] Description: Rebuild an existing 7.2 kV overhead powerline segment approximately 7,819 feet in length within existing 20' wide right-of-way. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Portions of Section 20, 21, 29 and 30 of T. 10 S., T. 69 W. 6th P.M. Beginning in the community of West Creek and continuing east to Rainbow Falls Park.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Pikes Peak Summit Complex. - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 04/2017 Jeff Hovermale EA - Heritage resource Comment Period Public Notice 719.477.4201 management 08/21/2015 [email protected] - Special use management - Facility management Description: The City of Colorado Springs proposes to reconstruct facilities on the summit of Pikes Peak. The project emphasizes protection of heritage resources and the National Historic Landmark status, alpine tundra restoration and interpretive elements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47229 Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 7 and 18, T. 14 S., R. 68 W., 6th Principal Meridian, El Paso County, Colorado. The project area is located west of Colorado Springs on the summit of Pikes Peak. Access to the summit of Pikes Peak from Cascade, Colorado via the 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway to the summit. Quaker Ridge Camp Water - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Jeff Hovermale Pipeline Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 719.477.4201 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue a special use permit for an existing buried water pipeline approximately 1,364 feet in length for a 2-- year term period. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - NE1/4SE1/4 Section 25, T. 11 S., R. 69 W., 6th P.M. Quaker Ridge Camp is located off of Forest Road 336 approximately 6 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado. Rampart Gravel Pit - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2017 04/2017 Jeff Hovermale CE Scoping Start 07/16/2014 719-477-4201 [email protected] Description: Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing to harvest less than 25,000 cubic yards of gravel to complete dam inprovmenets at Northfield and Nichols dams. The gravel originated in the mid-1970 from Rampart Reservoir construction project Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portion of section 26 and 35, T 12 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 1/2 mile east of Rampart Reservoir.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Reissuance of a - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Jeff Hovermale Communication Use Lease to Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 719.477.4201 Vertical Bridge Towers LLC. [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of an expiring communication use lease in December 2016 for a 20 year term period. Lease authorizes existing communication improves and services. No new improvements or disturbance is proposed at the approved communication site. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Section 3, T15S, R68W, 6th P.M. The communication site is located on the southern portion of Almagre Mountain which is southwest of Colorado Springs off of Gold Camp road and Forest Road 379.A. Replacement of bridge with - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Hovermale bottomless culvert across Trout - Special use management 719.477.4201 Creek on NFSR 339. - Road management [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposes an amendment of Forest road special use permit issued to Trout Creek Road Users Association for installation of bottomless culvert. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado. The area is located about 5 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado using NFSR 339.C. Rideout Property Owners - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Jeff Hovermale Association FLPMA Forest Scoping Start 07/16/2014 719.477.4201 Road Easement [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization to replace an existing authorization that expires in December 2014. The authorization is for the use and maintenance of Forest Road 365 to access private lands. Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of Section 36, T.11S., R.70W., and Sections 1 and 12, T.12S., R.70W.,6th P.M. Forest Road 365 is located in the Manchester Creek area approximately 8 miles north of Divide, Colorado.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Projects occurring in more than one District) Browns Creek Seasonal - Regulations, Directives, On Hold N/A N/A Ben Lara Closure Orders 760-924-5509 CE [email protected] Description: Implement Forest Order winter seasonal closure to wheeled vehicles and snowmobiles on FSR 272

Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec.11, T51N, R7E NM P.M. Chaffee County, CO. Junction of FSR 272 & FSR 274. Colorado Trail #1776 at Fooses - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2017 Ben Lara Creek - Watershed management Scoping Start 09/01/2010 719-530-3955 CE [email protected] Description: Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 4.5 miles of trail. The new proposed 4.5 miles of trail will be within USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=23179 Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 36, T. 50 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO Sections 1, 2, 11, 26 & 35 T. 49 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO. PSICC, Salida Ranger District at Continental Divide National Scenic trail #531 and Junction of Colorado Trail #1776 at South Fooses Creek.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Projects occurring in more than one District) Monarch Mountain Ski Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 Brett Beasley Maintenance Building - Special area management Scoping Start 02/22/2016 719-530-3953 CE - Facility management [email protected] Description: Construction of a new 40' x 125' maintenance building because existing shed is not large enough to both maintain vehicles as well house the vehicles to keep out of weather. Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 8 T. 49N, R. 6 E., SW 1/4 6th NMPM., Chaffee County, CO UTM %u2013 Zone 13N 4263603, 383961 . Monarch Pass (Hwy 50) Monarch Colorado . O'Haver Lake Campground and - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Neal Weierbach Day Use Area Capital - Facility management 719-553-1510 Investment Project [email protected] CE Description: This project focuses on the renovation and re-construction of this 29 unit campground and the adjoining day-use facilities. New site furniture, an improved water system, level camping spurs, tent pads, new toilets, trail improvements are all include Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM, T48n, R7e, sec 12. Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest. Poncha Loop Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 06/2017 Lisa Corbin Project - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 719-530-3956 EA - Vegetation management 03/21/2016 [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Mechanical and prescribed fire treatments in mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and aspen. Management of recreation opportunities including disperse camping and re-routes of the Rainbow Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=17233 Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T49N, R8E, Sec 5,7,8; T50N, R8E, Sec 17,18,19,20. Salida RD, PSICC, southwest of Poncha Springs, CO.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Projects occurring in more than one District) Porter Gulch T.H. - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Brett Beasley CE 719-530-3953 [email protected] Description: Develop a recreation facility for approximately 10 vehicles to park. Develop/construct approximately 300 yards of new motorized singletrack trail. Also analyze 1 mile of existing two-track for motorized use. Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T48N, R10E, Section 7, Section 13. Porter gulch, Salida RD. Salida Ranger District - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/22/2016 08/2016 Thomas Skaja Motorized Prospectus Project 719-530-3978 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Salida Ranger District is soliciting comments on motorized outfitter and guide permit applications received from the following businesses: Buena Vista Adventure Center, Buena Vista Mountain Guides, Anderson Motor Company, and On Trail Training. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49904 Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Fremont, Lake, Park. LEGAL - Multiple Districts. Pike-San Isabel National Forests. South Cottonwood Creek - Road management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 07/2016 Ronald Reeder Bridge Replacement Scoping Start 03/21/2016 719-530-3972 CE [email protected] s Description: Replacing bridge over South Cottonwood Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=49006 Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 10 miles southwest of Buena Vista. South Fooses/Colorado Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 06/2017 Brett Beasley Reroute - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/08/2011 (719) 530-3953 CE [email protected] Description: Reroute several sections of fall line trail on the S.Fooses section of the Colorado Trail

Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colorado Trail segment from Hwy 50 up the S. Fooses Drainage to the Continental Divide Trail.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Projects occurring in more than one District) UAWCD Reservoir Analysis - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2017 12/2017 Ben Lara EIS - Recreation management NOI in Federal Register 719-530-3955 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 03/16/2007 [email protected] - Watershed management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Special use management Register 04/2016 Description: EIS level analysis to authorize the issuance of term Special Use Permits to the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District (UAWCD) in order to operate and maintain the North Fork, Boss, and O'Haver water storage facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=21520 Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - 1.) Section 5,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 2.) Section 29,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 3.) Section 12,T48N,R8E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. 1.) North Fork reservoir 2.) Boss Lake 3.) O'Haver Lake / all facilities located in Chaffee County, Colorado.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Black Hills Energy, Inc. - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Javernick CE 719-269-8703 [email protected] Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit SAN400901 for a power transmission line

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Fremont. T20S, R70W 6th P.M. adn T20S R71W 6th P.M. East - Central Wet Mountain - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Michael Picard EA - Watershed management 719-530-3958 [email protected] Description: Conduct Fuels and Vegetation Treatments - Designed to reduce the threat of catastrophic fire and restore forest conditions. Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Pueblo. LEGAL - T21SW68S30- 32,T21S69WS17,19-21,25-36,T21S70WS23-26,34-36,t22S68WS3-10,15-22,27-32,T22S69WS1-29,32- 36,T23S68WS5-8,17-20,27-34,T23S69wS1-18,21-27,35-36,T23S70WS11-15,22-24,T24S68WS4-9,16- 21,27,34,T24S69. East-Central Wet Mouintain Area i.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Locke Mountain ( Fuels) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Michael Picard EA - Vegetation management 719-269-8700 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatments, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping followed-up by prescribed fire Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont. LEGAL - T20S,R71W., Section 25, T20S,R70W., Section 28,29,30,31,32,33, and 34. T21S, R70W., Section 4,5,6,8, and 9. 15 miles South East of Canon City. San Isabel Electric - Spradley - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Javernick Road 719-269-8703 CE [email protected] Description: ROW - Buried Power Line

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Spanish Peak area. T31S, R69W. San Isabel Electric, SAN402403 - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Javernick CE 719-269-8703 [email protected] Description: San Isabel Electric Association, Inc. Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Renew Permit

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. T27S R 72W 6th P.M.

San Isabel Electric, SAN402404 - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Javernick CE 719-269-8703 [email protected] Description: San Isabel Electric Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Remewal Permit

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district. T.31S. R.69W. 6th PM.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Sangre De Cristo Electric - SAN - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Javernick 401610 719-269-8703 CE [email protected] Description: ROW Power Trans Line -Permit number SAN 401610

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district. T44S, R73W. Sangre De Cristo Electrict - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jessica Javernick SAN 401614 719-269-8703 CE [email protected] Description: ROW, Power Trans Line

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district. T44S, R73W. Sheep Mountain Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 John Baumchen CE Scoping Start 04/16/2015 575-374-9652 [email protected] Description: Zonge Inc. submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical survey at seven locations on the San Carlos Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46797 Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Huerfano. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South Wet Mountains, Spanish Peaks Areas. Sierra Blanco Reservoir - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Janine Prout Irrigation Ditch Permit SAN361 Scoping Start 06/18/2016 719-836-3856 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Special use permit for use and maintenance of an irrigation ditch on the San Carlos Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel NF. Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - T27S R72W Sections 31&32. Approximately 19 miles southwest of Gardner, CO in Huerfano county near the Sangre de Cristo wilderness area. Found on the Mosca Pass USGS quad map.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Slide Mountain - Range - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Michael Picard Allotment Management 719-530-3959 Planning [email protected] EA Description: Update of range allotment management plan for the Slide Mtn. - Cattle and Horse allotment.

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - T.27S,R71W., SECTION 31 & 32, T.28S.,R72W., SECTION 4,5, AND 6. APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES SOUTH WEST OF GARDNER, COLORADO. Slide Mountain Parks - Wildlife - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ron Torretta Habitat Enhancement 719-269-8537 Prescribed Burn [email protected] CE Description: Prescribed burning in approximately 110 acres of montane meadows to improve wildlife habitat for big game and other wildlife species. Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - Township 27S, Range 71W, Sections 31 and 32; Township 28S, Range 71W, Sections 3 and 4. Approximately 12 miles southwest of Gardiner, Colorado. Special Uses Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2010 01/2012 Jessica Javernick Reissuances. Expired Existing Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 719-269-8703 Permits [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an existing or expired special use authorization when the only changes are administrative. Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger District.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Badger Flats Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 03/2017 Josh Voorhis Project - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 970-638-4516 EA 12/04/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to the existing Forest road system within the Badger Flats management area Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48069 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Badger Flats is located just northwest of Lake George, CO. Gold Prospectors of Colorado - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Kristen Sexton Beaver Creek Placer Mine 719-836-3857 EA [email protected] Description: Group and club activity authorizing small scale placer mining using gold pans, sluice boxes and smaller motorized dredges. Occasional backhoe use. Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 8 of Township 9 South Range 77 West. Beaver Creek approximately five miles North of the town of Fairplay, Colorado off of Forest Service Road 659. Jefferson Lake Dam - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Hyatt Rehabilitation Project - City of 719-836-3855 Aurora [email protected] CE Description: City of Aurora Water Resources Division requests an amendment to their special use permit to add rip-rap on the upstream face of Jefferson Lake dam, enlarge spillway, extend outlet pipe, level dam crest and extend the toe of the dam. Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sec 10, 11, T7S, R76W, 6th PM. Approximately 25 miles NE of Fairplay, Colorado, on Hwy 285, County Rd 35 and 37. LGPD #2 Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2016 07/2016 Amy Titterington CE Scoping Start 12/28/2015 719-836-2031 [email protected]. us Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite, smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48713 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 17. Crystal Creek mining area.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Lake George Area Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Josh Voorhis Management project - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 970-638-4516 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The objective of this project is primarily hazardous fuels mitigation through prescribed burning and mechanical thinning. Most locations involve WUI. Other benefits may include: firewood, minor commercial forest products & wildlife habitat imps Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The general area is around Lake George - extending north to Webber Park and south to Fish Creek. Lovely Lisa Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2016 09/2016 Amy Titterington CE Scoping Start 01/28/2016 719-836-2031 [email protected]. us Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite, smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48712 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 3. Crystal Creek mining area. Michigan Creek Aquatic - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Michael Welker Organsim Passage - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/05/2014 719-553-1515 719- CE - Road management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal 553-1400 Notice 09/2014 [email protected] Description: Replace a poorly placed, undersized, and damaged culvert at the intersection of Michigan Creek and County Road (FSR) 54 to improve aquatic organism passage while reducing sedimentation. Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Michigan Creek Fish Passage Project is located in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 28 at T.7S, R.76W, Park County, Colorado.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Puma City Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2016 05/2016 Amy Titterington CE Scoping Start 01/07/2016 719-836-2031 [email protected]. us Description: The proposal is to authorize the operator a plan of operations for mining. The operator proposes to use hand tools to excavate and develop a previously back-filled mine shaft. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48711 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 5. north of Pulver Gulch which is 7.5 miles NW of Lake George. Quest Communication Tower - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Hyatt Lease Reissue - Sacramento 719-836-3855 Ridge [email protected] CE Description: reissuing lease to Quest for another 10 year period, no change in scope

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW. Sacramento Ridge Communication site. Reclamation Project - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/21/2016 03/2017 Josh Voorhis CE 970-638-4516 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project is to reclaim dig sites in the Lake George area that pose a threat to public health and safety.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W S11. Northeast of Lake George. Return National Forest System - Recreation management Completed Actual: 11/21/2016 11/2016 Josh Voorhis Road (NFSR) 669.2c to - Road management 970-638-4516 Administrative Status [email protected] EA Description: Changing National Forest System Road (FSR) 669.2c from maintenance level 2 open to the public motorized to *UPDATED* maintenance level 2 USFS administration. FSR 669.2c will remain open to non-motorized recreation opportunities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47687 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S. R77W. Section 9. T9S. R77W. Section 9. Also, see attached map.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Road Permits South Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Shiloh Benton Ranger District - Road management Scoping Start 11/14/2014 719-486-7417 CE [email protected] s Description: The South Park Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands is accepting comments on a proposal granting four road permits to private inholdings located within Forest Service lands in Park Co Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. CR 23, CR 77, CR 46, CR 39. Rock Creek Restoration and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Kristen Meyer Trailhead Relocation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-836-3860 EA - Watershed management [email protected] s Description: The project will relocate the Rock Creek trailhead to the Colorado Trail junction on NFSR 133 for sustainability. NFSRs 814 and 133 would be closed beyond the trailhead. Restoration activities will take place along the Rock Creek riparian corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49222 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of the town of Jefferson (approx. 6 miles), near the NW edge of the Lost Creek Wilderness. Sheep Mountain Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Joseph Carlson Project Scoping Start 12/20/2015 719-836-2031 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 03/2016 s Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to some of the existing National Forest System Trails (NFST) and National Forest System Roads (NFSR) within the Sheep Mountain Management Project Area to support sustainable recreation practices. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48896 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T10S R78W S9-11, 14-16, 22-24. Sheep Mountain Area - southwest of Fairplay.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Steel Rose Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 05/23/2016 06/2016 Amy Titterington CE 719-836-2031 [email protected]. *UPDATED* us Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator to mine for gold and silver using mechanized equipment.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T11S R73W section 21. approximately 2 miles southwest of LaSalle Pass in Park County, CO. Tie Hack Road to Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 08/2017 Sheila Lamb Conversion (FSR 182) - Road management Scoping Start 07/06/2015 719-836-2031 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 12/2015 Description: This project would convert an existing Forest Service System Road (182) into a Forest Service System Trail (182) and restore a number of road-related resource issues. The existing trailhead parking area would be clearly defined and signs installed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48261 Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T10S R77W S18 and T10S R78W S2&13. 2.5 miles southwest of Fairplay off County Road 18. Verizon Tower Lease Renewal - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Hyatt Sacramento Ridge 719-836-3855 CE [email protected] Description: renewal of 10-year lease which expires 12-31-2012

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW. Sacramento Ridge communication site.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Brookside AG Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 06/2017 Glenn Ryan Construction Scoping Start 06/30/2016 303-838-8675 CE [email protected] Description: Construct approximately 1.25 miles of new singletrack trail, as an extension of the existing A.G. Brookside Trail (NFST 719). Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T7S, R73W, Sec(s) 21,28. Brookside AG trail, AG Ranch, Shawnee CO. Camp Elim/Long Meadow - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:11/2016 11/2016 Lisa Heagley Ranch Land Exchange Joint Comment Period Public Notice 303-275-5624 Venture 08/29/2014 [email protected] EA Description: Assembled Land exchange on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Approximately 291.55 acres of federal *UPDATED* land in exchange for 246.98 acres of private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44573 Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Douglas, Jefferson, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See Maps on Website. Colorado Mile High Clam & - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kimberly Nguyen Lobster Club Scoping Start 10/17/2014 303-275-5628 CE [email protected]. us Description: Issue an authorization for a new term for the operation and maintenance of existing facilities, parking, and road access utilized during an annual weekend long gathering of up to 500 persons by CMHCLC. The permitted area is approximately 4.25 acres Web Link: http://www.milehighclambake.org/ Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T8S, R69W, Sec 4. Adjacent to Bear Cree and approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Moonridge, CO just north of Douglas County Route 67.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Crossons-Longview Forest - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 09/2015 Matthew Schweich Restoration Project (other than forest products) Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 303-275-5615 EA - Fuels management [email protected] - Watershed management Description: Forest restoration, fuels management, and other actions to improve forest health and reduce watershed risk.

Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands in the North Fork of the South Platte River watershed. Douglas County Public Works - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kimberly Nguyen Weather Stations 215 Comment Period Legal 303-275-5628 CE Notice 10/03/2013 [email protected]. us Description: Installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment utilized to monitor weather events. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42663 Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Watersheds surrounding the Hayman Fire recovery area. Hall Valley Road Association - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 Kimberly Nguyen CE Scoping Start 11/09/2015 303-275-5018 [email protected]. us Description: Propose to issue a special use authorization to the Hall Valley South Side Road Association for a new term to allow continued use and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands. Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Park County Road 60; Forest Service Road 120. High Country Travel and - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 09/2015 Matthew Schweich Recreation Analysis - Recreation management Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2013 303-275-5615 EA - Road management [email protected] Description: Considers changes to travel management and the range of available recreation activities. Seeks to provide a variety of travel and recreation opportunities compatible with the subalpine and alpine environment of the analysis area. Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Generally all District lands west of Bailey, excluding Wilderness, including the Guanella Pass, Harris Park, and Kenosha Pass areas.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Horse Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Brian Banks CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 06/11/2015 303-275-5638 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Watershed management Description: The USFS proposes to conduct soil stabilization and stream restoration work to reduce erosion and sedimentation and improve wildlife habitat in the Horse and Camp Creek watersheds. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/landmanagement/projects/?cid=stelprd3838781 Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located southeast of Deckers in T9S, R70W, Sec(s)21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,33,34,35,36 and T10S R70W, Sec(s) 1,2,3,4,10,and 11 6th prime meridian. IREA Kenosha Pass to Kenosha - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 04/2017 Brandon Mitchell Trout Club Powerline Rebuild Scoping Start 09/22/2016 303-275-5629 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 3.6 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the Kenosha Pass to Kenosha Trout Club area. On other lands an additional 6 miles would be rebuilt as part of the project. Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T6S, R75W, Sec(s) 9, 16; T7S, R75W, Sec(s) 21, 22, 26, 27, 32, 34, 35; and T8S, R75W, Sec(s) 3, 4, 5, 6th P.M. Approximately 3 miles west of Webster, CO. Long Hollow Bypass Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Scott Dollus CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 303-275-5626 [email protected] Description: Approximately 2 miles of new trail construction to connect trail 770 to an existing section of trail 770. This will allow users of the trail to avoid riding the Long Hollow road. Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rampart Range - Douglas County.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Private Road Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 01/2016 Kimberly Nguyen Authorizations Scoping Start 03/22/2015 303-275-5628 CE [email protected]. us Description: Proposal to issue three special use authorizations (Adams, Myers, Peters) for a new term to allow continued use and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46487 Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - T6S, R73W, Sec21 & T8S, R71W, Sec18. Adams & Peters = Deer Creek; Myers = Morrison Creek.

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