Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2013 to 12/31/2013 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Christopher Wehrli Administration Right-of-Way NOI in Federal Register 435-896-1053 Maintenance and 04/08/2010 [email protected] Reauthorization Project Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 09/2013 Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Blue River Gore Pass - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Transmission Line 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to issue special use authorization for an existing transmission line including a vegetation management plan. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Summit. Williams Ridge, on Grand/Summit County Line.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) US Pro Cycling Race Special - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/08/2013 08/2013 Mike Kenealy Use Authorization 970-945-3207 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed special use authorization is for Classic Bicycle Racing LLC to make temporary use of NFS lands on 4 National Forests within CO for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41678 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Grand, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. White River NF; Pike-San Isabel NF and Cimarron-Comanche National Grasslands; Medicine Bow-Routt NF and Thunder Basin National Grassland; Arapaho-Roosevelt NF and Pawnee Nat'l Grassland. White-Nose Syndrome: Caves - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/28/2013 07/2013 Trey Schillie and Abandoned Mines - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 03/27/2013 303-275-5067 EA - Minerals and Geology 03/27/2013 [email protected] 03/27/2013 03/27/2013 03/26/2013 03/26/2013 03/26/2013 03/26/2013 03/25/2013 Description: The US Forest Service is preparing an environmental analysis for cave and abandoned mine management options for the bat disease commonly known as white-nose syndrome (WNS). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r2/wns Location: UNIT - Bighorn National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, San Juan National Forest All Units, White River National Forest All Units, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units, Shoshone National Forest All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units, Black Hills National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units. STATE - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Adams. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bighorn, San Juan, Pike and San Isabel and CC, Medicine Bow and Routt, Shoshone, Black Hills, White River, Rio Grande, Arapaho and Roosevelt and Pawnee.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region NRCS Snotel Project - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Leslie McFadden CE - Special use management Scoping Start 04/17/2013 970-295-6651 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2013 Description: Proposal to convert an existing snow course on Boulder Ranger District to an automated SNOTEL site. Proposal to install a new SNOTEL site on the Sulphur Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand. LEGAL - Section 17, Township 2 North, Range 73 West, and Section 23, Township 1 North, Range 75 West. Boulder Ranger District and Sulphur Ranger District. Public Service Company - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Deanna Bartlett (PSCo) Gas Line Realignment Scoping Start 04/17/2013 970-887-4122 and Retrofit Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] CE Notice 10/2013 Description: The Forest Services proposes to authorize PSCo to excavate and retrofit portions of their gas line in preparation for pipeline integrity testing. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand. LEGAL - BRD: sec. 22, T1S, R74W, 6th PM; SRD: sec. 32, T1S, R74W, sec. 23, T1S, R75W, 6th PM. BRD: Yankee Doodle Lake, Rollins Pass; SRD: Rollins Pass Road, NW of FSR 128 near Middle Fork Ranch Creek.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Allenspark Recreational - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 03/2014 Catherine Luna Shooting Project 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2508 EA Notice 06/29/2011 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32622 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4. Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Barker Gravity Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Mike Johnson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 Notice 11/06/2012 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit to the City of Boulder for the use and maintenance of the Barker Gravity Line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34495 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. East of the Town of Nederland and north of Magnolia Road. Boulder County Sheriff - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Mike Johnson Communication Site 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 CE Notice 06/25/2013 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a communication site on the back side of Eldora Ski Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40247 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Back side of Eldora Mountain.
Bueno Mine Core Drilling - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Mike Johnson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 Notice 06/28/2012 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations to drill core holes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38861 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. North Jamestown.
Caribou Ridge Fuels Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 09/2014 Cody Hutchinson Project Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 303-541-2512 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to do hazardous fuels reduction including thinning trees by mechanical or manual means and prescribed broadcast burning adjacent to Nederland, Colorado. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1S, R73W, Section 14. Adjacent to Nederland, Colorado on northwest side. Directly west of Nederland Elementary School.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Colorado State Highway 7 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Edward Perault Recreation Improvements Plan - Facility management 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2510 EA Notice 06/03/2009 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities in cooperation with Rocky Mountain National Park to include Lily Lake, the Longs Peak Trailhead and Campground and Meeker Park Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18244 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. Areas of the Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 beginning with the Lily Lake complex to the north and ending at the Meeker Park Campground area to the south. Eldora Mountain Resort Ski - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 05/2015 Paul Alford Area Projects NOI in Federal Register 303-541-2506 EIS 07/20/2012 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2014 Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize implementing numerous projects from the Eldora Mountain Resort 2011 Master Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42285 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eldora Mountain Resort is located west of the town of Nederland and the community of Eldora. Ferch Mountains Plan of - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Mike Johnson Operations Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations for minerals exploration
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Sugarloaf Road.
Garcia Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Mike Johnson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 Notice 09/06/2013 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year round access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35456 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. T.1N., R.72W., Section 29.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Magnolia Trails Project - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 05/2014 Catherine Luna EA 303-541-2508 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to determine a sustainable non-motorized trail system for the Magnolia area on the Boulder Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41601 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1S, R73W Sections 13, 23, 24, 26, 27; and T1S, R72W, Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. West of the Peak to Peak Highway along county road 132W and East of the Peak to Peak Highway along county road 132 to Reynolds Ranch. Mainzer Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Mike Johnson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 08/29/2013 Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for year round access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42859 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sec 1, T1S, R72W, 6th PM. Boulder Ranger District. National Ecological - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Elizabeth Moncrief Observatory Network (NEON) 215 Comment Period Legal 970-295-6656 Monitoring Equipment Notice 06/09/2013 [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to NEON for installation of monitoring equipment on Niwot Ridge and installation of a stream gauge and soil testing in Como Crk. Equipment is expected to be in place for 30-50 years. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R73W, section 22. Niwot Ridge is located approximately 13 miles due west of Boulder, Colorado and can be accessed via State Highway 72. New Cingular Wireless - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 01/2014 Mike Johnson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 09/06/2013 Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue and authorization for a buried electric line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42857 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.2S, R72W, 6th PM. Boulder Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Pryor Water Transmission Line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37965 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W, 6th P.M. Eldora Townsite. Public Servic Company - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 01/2014 Mike Johnson Eldora Feeder Line Est. Scoping Start 11/2013 303-541-2534 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Public Service Company to replace electric poles and lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40828 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Eldora area.
Public Service Company - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 01/2014 Mike Johnson Communication Site Est. Scoping Start 11/2013 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Public Service Company to construct a communication site
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T2N, R72W, Sec. 17. Peacefull Valley. Tuscarora Road Association - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year-round access to private property Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36326 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Section 8, Township 1 North, Range 72 West, 6th Principal Meridian.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Union Pacific Railroad - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 05/2014 Mike Johnson Communications Est. Scoping Start 12/2013 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Union Pacific Railroad to construct a communication site
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S R73W Sec 4. Jumbo Mountain. Von Mende Reciprocal Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Mike Johnson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 303-541-2534 Notice 10/03/2012 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to private property and to acquire access across the private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37665 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T2N, R72W, Sec. 34. Near Gold Lake.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Boy Scouts of America Elkhorn - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson High Adventure Base Special Scoping Start 01/01/2010 970-295-6723 Use Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for backpacking.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness, non-wilderness lands east of the Laramie River Road. Cedar Park and Cedar Springs - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Susan Greenley Subdivisions Road Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-295-6735 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and maintenance of Forest roads accessing these subdivisions. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 71 West, sections 21, 27, 34 and 35. West of Drake, Colorado off of County Road 43.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Cheley Camps Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Authorization Scoping Start 01/01/2010 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking to replace an existing expired authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area in proximity to camp. Cherokee Park Fuels Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 06/2016 Nehalem Clark Project Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2013 970-295-6617 EA [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of the Cherokee Park area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41474 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Cherokee Park project area encompasses Diamond Creek, Mill Creek and Poudre River Ranch Subdivisions and is located in the far northeast portion of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. City of Fort Collins Outdoor - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Recreation Special Use Scoping Start 01/01/2010 970-295-6723 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. District wide, as approved annually. Elderhostel Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Authorization Scoping Start 01/01/2010 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Pingree Park area including Comanche Peak Wilderness.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Elkhorn Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Nehalem Clark EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 970-295-6617 - Forest products 05/10/2013 [email protected] - Vegetation management Est. Objection Period Legal (other than forest products) Notice 10/2013 - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage vegetation and transportation in the Elkhorn Planning Area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36154 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Elkorn Planning Area of Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Forest Vegetation Improvement - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 07/2014 Dave Hattis CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-295-6747 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct an analysis of acreages suitable for thinning, primarily elevations above 9000 feet. This would apply to high elevation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Various. Forest stands on the Canyon Lake Ranger District above 9000 feet. Halligan-Seaman Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 06/2029 Carol Kruse Management Project NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6663 EIS 02/01/2006 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2015 Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley) and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands Web Link: http://www.halligan-seaman.org Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N, R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) High Park Fire Reforestation - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 07/2014 Dave Hattis CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-295-6747 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to replant areas within the High Park Fire perimeter. Ponderosa pine forest types on moderate to low slopes that experienced high severity fire are being considered for reforestation. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the High Park Fire perimeter on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Idylwilde Reservoir/Dam - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 03/2016 Susan Greenley Hydroelectric Relicensing Est. Scoping Start 11/2013 970-295-6735 EA [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit for the City of Loveland's Idylwilde facilities concurrently with the relicensing of their facilities by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2016. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5N, Range 71 West, sections 1 and 2 and Township 5 N, Range 70 West, section 6. Big Thompson Canyon. Larimer County Temporary - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/09/2013 08/2013 Susan Greenley Culvert Bypass 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service has made a decision to issue a short-term special use permit for the temporary bypass of a culvert to another culvert for County Road 47. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 4 North, Range 71 West, Section 30. County Road 47 accessing Elk Park Subdivision. Middle Bald Mountain Proposed - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 10/2014 Carol Kruse Communication Site NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6663 EIS 09/14/2012 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2014 Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Larimer County for construction of a communication facility on Middle Bald Mtn. to improve radio communication. Proposal is to construct a 70 ft tower, a 1/2 mile access road and a ~12-mi powerline Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37026 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 9, Township 9 North, Range 74 West, 6th P.M. Middle Bald Mountain.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Moore Forest Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Susan Greenley Authorization Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for use/maintenance of a Forest road for three landowners to access their private properties. A small portion of the road is proposed to be reconstructed. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 72 West, Section 13 6th P.M. Off the Buckhorn Road (County Road 44H) and the Crystal Mountain Road. Poudre Canyon Bighorn Sheep - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Dale Oberlag Habitat Prescribed Burn - Special area management Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-295-6765 CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct prescribed burning to improve habitat for bighorn sheep and elk in the upper Cache la Poudre Canyon. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T9N, R74W, Sec 29, 30, 31, 32; T9N, R75W, Sec 25, 35, 36. Along the north side of Highway 14 approximately 30 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Ravencrest Chalet Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Authorization Scoping Start 01/01/2010 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking, rock climbing/rapelling and mountain biking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area. Sierra Club Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Authorization Scoping Start 01/01/2010 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking and backpacking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Smitherman Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/22/2013 10/2013 Susan Greenley Authorization 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service has decided to issue a special use authorization to a landowner for access on an existing Forest road to their private property Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 4 North, Range 72 West, sections 33 and 34. Off of County Road 82E. Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Authorization - Horseback Scoping Start 03/06/2007 970-295-6723 Riding [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horseback riding to replace an expired authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area. Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Jon Halverson Authorization - Hunting/Livery Scoping Start 03/06/2007 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for big game hunting and horse livery to replace an expired authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area for hunting; District-wide for livery. Water Facility Easement for - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2014 11/2014 Susan Greenley Twin Lake Reservoir Est. Scoping Start 06/2014 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to convert a special use permit to an easement for the City of Greeley for operation of Twin Lake Reservoir and the diversion ditch on Pennock Creek. There is no anticipated change to the existing use. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs. 21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Susan Greenley Administration (Western) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-295-6735 Estes-Flat Iron Proposed 04/17/2012 [email protected] Transmission Line Rebuild Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 11/2013 Description: The Forest Service will analyze Western's proposal to remove a115 kV line and rebuild a115 kv line both of which are authorized under special use permits. These parallel lines cross approx.imately 3.8 miles of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/transmission/infrastruct/Pages/Estes-Flatiron.aspx Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North, Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segments on Forest is Pole Hill area.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Aaron Wagner Private Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/24/2013 09/2013 Dave Hattis Special Use Permit 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The US Forest Service has made a decision to issue a 440' by 20' private road special use permit to Aaron Wagner, for access to his private property across National Forest System land off of Ute Creek Road, Clear Creek County, CO. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42000 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R73W, section 7. Ute Creek Road. Blue Creek Fuels Reduction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Cody Hutchinson Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 11/2013 303-541-2512 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to thin trees by manual means to reduce hazardous fuels and to improve bighorn sheep habitat. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 40 Corridor between I-70 and Berthoud Pass.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) CDOT Avalanche Mitigation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 06/2014 Patti Turecek System 215 Comment Period Legal 303-567-3011 CE Notice 08/23/2013 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue CDOT an authorization for the installation and operation of a remote gas- operated avalanche release system that triggers and controls avalanches by producing a sonic concussion to initiate snow movement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42290 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R75W, Sec 17 and 20. Highway 40 Stanley Slide Path, East side of Berthoud Pass. Eclipse Snowboard Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 04/2015 Deb Ekstrand CE Scoping Start 08/31/2012 303-567-3024 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to Eclipse Snowboard Park to allow for use of removable surface rope tows and grooming of approximately 7 acres of fragmented National Forest Service parcels for ski race training. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38702 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - 2S, 74W, Section 34 and 35. Eclipse Snowboard Park, St. Mary's. High Peaks to Headwaters - Watershed management Completed Actual: 08/09/2013 09/2013 Kelly Larkin-McKim Watershed and Fisheries 970-887-4146 Restoration EA [email protected] EA Description: The Forest Services has decided to implement an aquatic/riparian restoration plan on some watersheds/drainages in the Clear Creek Ranger District. This includes decommissioning of Forest Service roads that are impacting watersheds. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38484 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Clear Creek Watershed: West Fork Clear Creek, Clear Creek Headwaters, South Clear Creek. and Headwaters West Chicago Creek.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Intermountain Rural Electric (I- - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/09/2013 05/2014 Patti Turecek REA) Distribution Line 303-567-3011 EA [email protected] Description: The Forest Services has made a decision to amend I-REA's permit to allow for a new 12.5 kv distribution line in the Squaw Pass area to connect the existing Blue Valley Electric Line to the Bergen Park Line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34387 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - 6th PM, T4S, R72W, Section 20, 27, 28, 29. Squaw Pass Road. Jeffery Zimmerman Private - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Patti Turecek Road Special Use Permit 215 Comment Period Legal 303-567-3011 CE Notice 08/25/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 90' x 20' private road special use permit to Jeffery Zimmerman to access his private property, the Timberline Lode, off of Forest Service Road 248.1, in the Waldorf area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42686 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R75W, section 2. Waldorf Area, Leavenworth Road. Michael Burton Forest Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Patti Turecek Special Use Permit 215 Comment Period Legal 303-567-3011 CE Notice 07/11/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Services proposes to issue a forest road special use permit to R. Michael Burton, for access to his property property on NFSR 743.1. The ROW is 780' by 20'. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42805 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Soda Creek. Public Service Co of Colorado - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek South Clear Creek Master Gas 303-567-3011 Line Permit [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Qwest (CenturyLink) - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek Communication Site Lease 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a communication site lease to replace the expired special use permit for continued operation and maintenance of a communication facility on Mines Peak. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Mines Peak Communication Site, Berthoud Pass. The Agricultural Ditch and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek Reservoir Company Access to 303-567-3011 Loch Lomond Reservoirs [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Loch Lomond.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Badger Pipeline - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 08/13/2013 10/2013 Mary Chambers CE - Special use management 970-346-5009 [email protected] Description: Forest Supervisor Glenn P. Casamassa has signed a decision memo allowing Noble Energy Inc. (Noble) to construct approx. 2,100 feet (0.40 mile) of buried, 6-inch steel natural gas pipeline on the Pawnee National Grassland. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42245 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T.8N.,R.60W.6th P.M., sec.4 N1/2SE1/4. The pipeline would be located approximately a mile southwest of Keota,Colorado.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Pawnee National Grassland Oil - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Joshua Milligan and Gas Leasing Analysis NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6761 EIS 04/01/2013 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2014 Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze effects to the Pawnee Nat'l Grassland on surface resources through consideration of a reasonably foreseeable increase in oil & gas development and provide recommendations for mitigation of unacceptable effects. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41812 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Public lands within the Pawnee National Grassland. WILD WOOD 2D GEOPHYSICAL - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2013 12/2013 Mary Chambers PROJECT 215 Comment Period Legal 970-346-5009 CE Notice 07/16/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service is analyzing the effects of authorizing Lockhart Geophysical (Lockhart),on behalf of Duncan Oil Corp. to conduct approx. 2.58 miles of 2D vibroseis geophysical operations on the Pawnee National Grassland. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42718 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T9N R62W. Sections 29, 31,32. See map for details. Approximately 5 miles north of Crow Valley Campground.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Bar Lazy J - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/02/2013 08/2013 Nicholas Schade CE 970-887-4133 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service has decided to re-issue an authorization to Bar Lazy J for 250 service days for horseback rides on the Sulphur Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Williams Fork and Little Muddy areas on Sulphur Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-887-4122 Parcel Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to Henderson subsurface operations. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Denver Water Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Authorization-Darling Creek - Road management 970-887-4122 Road [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold pending roadless issue resolution. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the William's Fork drainage. Full Curl Outfitting and Guide - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/02/2013 07/2013 Nicholas Schade Service 970-887-4133 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service has decided to reauthorize a five year outfitting and guiding permit to conduct guided mountain lion hunting and big game retrieval services. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Granby (Farr) Pump Station - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Carol Kruse Switchyard to Windy Gap FEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-295-6663 Substation Transmission Line 08/16/2013 [email protected] Rebuild/Upgrade Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the transmission line where it crosses National Forest EIS System lands. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Granby (Farr) Pumping Plant Switchyard on Lake Granby to Windy Gap Substation west of Granby on Hwys 34 & 40N. Grand Adventures Over the - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 11/2013 Nicholas Schade Snow Access to D2 Green Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-887-4133 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit for over-the-snow access from Grand Adventures base of operations at Colorado Adventure Park to D2 Green on National Forest. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fraser, CO.
Grand County Sheriff's - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 11/2013 Deanna Bartlett Department Communications Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 970-887-4122 Equipment [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to re-issue an authorization for operating and maintaining communications equipment located in a USFS owned facilities. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 20, T1N R77W, 6th PM. South Cottonwood Communications Site. Grand County Water & - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/25/2013 08/2013 Deanna Bartlett Sanitation District Outhouse 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service has made a decision to authorize Grand County Water & Sanitation District to construct an outhouse on National Forest System lands for employee and public use. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Section 5, T2S R75W, 6th Principal Meridian. Big Mac Water Plant on Vasquez Road.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Guided Trail Rides and Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/02/2013 07/2013 Brad Orr Designation 970-887-4135 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service has decided to issue an authorization to Drowsy Water Ranch to provide guided trail rides and to designate a non-system trail in Drowsy Water Creek as a non-motorized system trail. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 2 N, R 78 W, Section 1. Intrawest/Winter Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Deanna Bartlett Operations Corp. Distributed 215 Comment Period Legal 970-887-4122 Antenna System Notice 09/06/2013 [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate *NEW LISTING* and maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at Winter Park Resort. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. National Sports Center for the - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/02/2013 08/2013 Nicholas Schade Disabled 970-887-4133 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service has decided to re-issue an authorization for guided mountain biking, fishing and hiking; and maintaining and operating the Bonfils-Stanton Winter Park Outdoor Center. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. S½ SE¼ sec. 11, N½ NE¼ sec. 14, T2N R75W, 6th PM. Three Lakes Water and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 01/2014 Deanna Bartlett Sanitation District Scoping Start 03/12/2008 970-887-4122 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an existing sewage collection system. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Arapaho National Recreation Area.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Trail Creek Fisheries Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/21/2013 09/2013 Kelly Larkin-McKim Improvement 970-887-4146 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service has made a decision to rip, seed and naturalize 400 feet of road that is resulting in adverse impacts to aquatic and riparian habitats, and convert 1/2 mile of trail to road to maintain public access. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SW¼ SW¼ sec. 6 T3N R76W, SE¼ SE¼ sec. 1 T3N R77W, NE¼ NE¼ sec. 7 T3N R76W. Twisted Ankle Trail # 70 - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Brad Orr CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 970-887-4135 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to do trail reconstruction and a reroute of an existing system trail.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Sec 27, T1S R75W. Idewild Trail System. USFS to Denver Water Board - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 06/2014 Nicholas Schade Connector Trails 215 Comment Period Legal 970-887-4133 CE Notice 04/05/2013 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to construct two short trails connecting Denver Water Board trails to National Forest System trails, WTB and D3, near the town of Winter Park. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Winter Park. Upper Colorado Forest Health - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 07/2014 Kevin McLaughlin and Fuels Reduction Project Scoping Start 03/21/2013 970-887-4107 EA Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] Notice 02/2014 .us Description: The Forest Service proposes to do fuels reduction and forest health management activities on lands adjacent to private lands and/or areas heavily impacted by mountain pine beetle mortality to reduce wildfire risk. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40865 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Sulphur Ranger District, District-wide.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Winter Park Resort Distributed - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Deanna Bartlett Antenna System at Snoasis and 215 Comment Period Legal 970-887-4122 Lunch Rock Facilities Notice 09/06/2013 [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install and operate a *NEW LISTING* distributed antenna system at Winter Park Resort Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings. The system will enhance cellular coverage at these locations. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Xcel Energy Highway 40 buried - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett gas line 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to Xcel for construction of a 2-inch buried gas line crossing approximately 600 feet of forest between Winter Park Village and the CDOT maintenance yard. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T 2 South, R 75 West, Section 14. Along east side of Highway 40, From Bonfils at Winter Park Resort Village to CDOT maintenance yard.
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