Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015 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:03/2015 05/2015 Christopher Wehrli Administration Right-of-Way DEIS NOA in Federal Register 303-275-5107 Maintenance and 09/27/2013 [email protected] Reauthorization Project Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 01/2015 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) Colorado Mountain School - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountaineering, avalanche education, and ski touring. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Eagle, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Peaks Wilderness from May 1st to November 30th, east of the continental divide, and ice climbing within the Canyon Lakes and Holy Cross Ranger District's.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Boy Scouts of America, Denver - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva Area Council Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29884 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails located within and outside the Indian Peaks Wilderness on the Boulder and Sulphur Ranger District's. Kent Mountain Adventure - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva Center Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for backpacking and rock climbing. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads and within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Lane Guest Ranch - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10696 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west, east, and north of Meeker Park. House Rock and Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Meeker Park Lodge - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10687 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west and northwest of Meeker Park. House Rock and Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. YMCA of the Rockies, Estes - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva Park Center Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service purposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and within the Canyon Lakes and Sulphur Ranger District.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Advid4 Adventure - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for rock climbing. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads.
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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:08/2015 09/2015 Edward Perault Shooting Project Comment Period Public Notice 303-541-2510 EA 06/29/2011 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 06/2015 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. Colorado Mountain Ranch - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10692 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails within and outside of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Colorado State Highway 7 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Edward Perault Recreation Improvements Plan - Facility management FEIS NOA in Federal Register 303-541-2510 EA 12/04/2014 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities at and near the Meeker Park Campground area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18244 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of the Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 at or near the Meeker Park Campground. Eldora Mountain Resort Ski - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Katherine Armstrong Area Projects FEIS NOA in Federal Register 303-541-2532 EIS 03/19/2015 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize implementing numerous projects from the Eldora Mountain Resort 2011 Master Plan. For more information go to: http://www.EldoraEIS.com 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.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Estes Valley Land Trust access - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 06/2015 Mike Johnson request Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization allowing use and maintenance of a road for year round access to private property. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sec. 13, T.3N., R73W.,6th P.M.,. Near Allenspark, CO. Ferch Mountains Plan of - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson Operations 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 On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 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=35456 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. T.1N., R.72W., Section 29.
Highlands Presbyterian Camp - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva and Retreat Center Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Allenspark / Ironclads.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Insight Intensive at Gold Lake - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gold Lake Area. Magnolia Trails Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 01/2016 Edward Perault EA Comment Period Public Notice 303-541-2510 09/06/2013 [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. Pryor Water Transmission Line - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 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. Richards - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round, motorized access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43392 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R73W, Sec 24, 6th PM. T1N, R73W, Sec 24, 6th PM.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Singletrack Mountain Bike - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva Adventures Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountain biking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29881 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1 S, R73W, Sec 23, 24, 26, and 27. T1 S, R72W, Sec 9, 10, 16, 17, and 20. The project area is located in the West Magnolia area on FS System trails and roads. The area is 1 mile south of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West and East, from the Peak to Peak Highway. Sundance Stables - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18634 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24,26, and 27 of Township 1 south, Range 73W, 6th PM. One mile due south of the town of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West, and west of the Peak to Peak Highway. Tuscarora Road Association - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 8, Township 1 North, Range 72 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Union Pacific Railroad - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Mike Johnson Communications Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Union Pacific Railroad to construct a radio tower and communications site to enable positive train control as required by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 4, T2S, R73W. Jumbo Mountain.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Victor Mine Plan of Operations - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations for the Victor Mine.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sec. 20, T.2N., R.71W., 6th P.M. Castle Gulch near Lefthand Canyon and James Canyon Drives. Wild Bear Center for Nature - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Jaime Oliva Discovery Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32982 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) 2 Bars 7 Ranch Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Jon Halverson Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2014 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback rides and big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45552 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands adjacent to the ranch, northeast corner of the district.
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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) Authorization for Larimer - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Susan Greenley County Road 47 Reconstruction Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Due to the 2013 flood, county road 47 was damaged. The Forest Service proposes to issue a temporary road construction permit with an operation plan to allow for staging areas and after construction an easement would be issued to Larimer County. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located off Colorado Highway 36, Township 4 North, 71 and 72 West. Accesses Big Elk Meadows subdivision and Forest land. Boy Scouts of America Elkhorn - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 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. Canyon Lakes Post-Flood - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2015 04/2015 Nehalem Clark Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 01/01/2015 970-295-6617 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to perform restoration work in response to the 2013 Floods. This work could include road and trail re-routing, fish habitat structure repair/replacement and watershed and floodplain recovery Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flood-impacted area of Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Cheley Camps Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 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.
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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) Cherokee Park Fuels Reduction - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Nehalem Clark Project (other than forest products) 970-295-6617 EA - Fuels management [email protected] - Road management Description: The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of the Cherokee Park area. The most effective and efficient travel system for the area is also being analyzed and recommended. 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. Cherokee Park Ranch Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2014 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45558 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest land adjacent to the ranch, northeast corner of the district. City of Fort Collins Outdoor - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 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. City of Greeley Cabins - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Leslie McFadden CE Scoping Start 05/20/2014 970-295-6651 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposed to authorized continued use of cabins for operation and maintenance of remote water facilities Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Peterson Lake Cabin - T7N, R75W,Section 22; Pingree Park Cabin T8N, R73W, Section 25.
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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) Comanche Wilderness - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Jon Halverson Outfitters Special Use Scoping Start 10/01/2014 970-295-6723 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45557 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest land within and adjacent to Comanche Peak Wilderness. Elderhostel Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 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. Forest Vegetation Improvement - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Dave Hattis CE 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. George Creek Greenback - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Nehalem Clark Restoration Scoping Start 02/02/2015 970-346-5008 CE [email protected] Description: In cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Forest Service proposes to modify aquatic habitat for the purpose of establishing a population of native greenback cutthroat trout in George and Cornelius Creeks. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45124 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T11N R73W Sec 19, 20, 28 and 30. George Creek above the confluence with Sheep Creek, Larimer County, Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
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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 On Hold N/A N/A Dave Hattis CE (other than forest products) 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. Laramie River Guest Ranch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 Jon Halverson Special Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2014 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45556 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest land adjacent to the ranch, northwest corner of the district. Manhattan Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/02/2015 05/2015 Nehalem Clark CE - Vegetation management 970-346-5008 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: In order to improve forest health and reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of Crystal Lakes and Red Feather Lakes, Colo., the Forest Service is proposing 54 acres of vegetation treatments (prescription principally salvage of dead trees). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44604 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, CO.
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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) Middle Bald Mountain Area - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/17/2014 05/2015 Carol Kruse Communication Site 12/17/2014 970-295-6663 EIS [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposed to issue an authorization to Larimer Co. for construction/O&M of a communication facility on or near Middle Bald Mtn. to improve radio communication; to include ~70ft tower, ~200sqft bldg, ~1/2mi access road, & ~12mi 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 area in northwest Larimer County. Moore Forest Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/24/2014 01/2015 Susan Greenley Authorization 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 On Hold N/A N/A Dale Oberlag Habitat Prescribed Burn - Special area management 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. Poudre Valley REA - Power - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Susan Greenley Line Upgrades Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Poudre Valley REA to upgrade their electric power lines within the same alignment with no change in wooden pole height. Upgrades are from 7.2kV overhead to 15kV overhead. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Varied locations - Rist Canyon, Poudre Canyon, east of Cedar Park subdivisions; east of Manhatten road (outside of Red Feather Lakes, CO).
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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) Ravencrest Chalet Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 05/2015 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. Roaring Creek Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 06/2017 Nehalem Clark EA - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2015 970-346-5008 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The Forest Service proposes vegetation management activities in the Roaring Creek project area for the purposes of providing economic timber projects, improving forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, maintaining wildlife habitat and meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44599 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Roaring Creek Project Area is located in the western portion of the Canyon Lakes RD. It is bound by the Laramie River on the west, the Cache la Poudre River on the south. Seaman Reservoir Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 05/2029 Carol Kruse Management Project NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6663 EIS 02/01/2006 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2016 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) Sierra Club Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 06/2015 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. Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jon Halverson Authorization - Horseback 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 Cancelled N/A N/A Jon Halverson Authorization - Hunting/Livery 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. Storm Mountain Public - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2015 11/2015 Susan Greenley Improvement District Number Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 970-295-6735 55 Road Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The 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) Tunnel Water Company - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Susan Greenley Laramie-Poudre Tunnel Repair Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] Description: Tunnel Water Company has an easement for the Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. The company plans to do repairs to the tunnel and will need staging areas and use of roads outside their easement. The company will submit a completed application this year. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 75 West, Sections 7-9 and 16. Located off the Laramie River road (County Road 103). Tunnel Water Company - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/16/2015 01/2015 Susan Greenley Maintenance Site 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit for a maintenance and seasonal residence to allow the Tunnel Water Company to continue to oversee several water facilities located nearby. Current permit authorized in 1964 and requires updating. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 8 North, Range 75 West, NW1/4 SW1/4, section 7 off he Laramie river road. Water Facility Easement for - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Susan Greenley Twin Lake Reservoir 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:04/2015 06/2015 Susan Greenley Administration (Western) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-295-6735 Estes-Flat Iron Proposed 09/19/2014 [email protected] Transmission Line Rebuild Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 02/2015 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) Blue Creek Bighorn Sheep - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2015 07/2015 Doreen Sumerlin Habitat Improvement Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/12/2014 970-887-4129 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to treat vegetation on nine units totalling 617 acres with thinning, patch cuts and broadcast burning, where appropriate, to improve bighorn sheep habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45349 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along State Highway 40 northwest of Empire, CO. CDOT Avalanche Mitigation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Patti Turecek System, 7 Sisters Avalanche Scoping Start 12/08/2014 303-567-3011 Paths Special Use Permit [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to CDOT, to allow for the installation and maintance of a remote avalanche mitigation system, to conduct avalanche control adjacent to State Highway 6, in the 7 sisters avalanche paths. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Seven Sisters Avalanche, State Hwy 6.
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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) Jeffery Zimmerman Private - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek Road Special Use Permit 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] 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. Lookout Mountain Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Leslie McFadden District Reservoir Expansion Scoping Start 06/30/2014 970-295-6651 Special Use Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Lookout Mountain Water District to expand reservoir storage in the Beaver Brook watershed. The increased storage would impact less than one acre of NFS lands during high water years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44746 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T4S R72W Section 22. Beaver Brook watershed in Jefferson County in T4S R72W S22. Musemeche Private Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Patti Turecek Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road special use permit to Robert Musemeche to allow for the construction and maintenance of a private road driveway to access his private property across National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45350 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. York Gulch Area, off of Fall River Road.
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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) 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. 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.
Xcel Powerline Construction - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Leslie McFadden Special Use Authorization Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to authorize the construction of a new powerline.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. New powerline construction near Rainbow Road on Clear Creek Ranger District.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Northern Colorado Rocketry - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/04/2015 02/2015 Jon Halverson Special Use Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for rocket launch events to replace an existing expired authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45554 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - 6th PM,T11N, R65W, SW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 26 and 6th PM, T8N, R63W, SE1/4 NW1/4 Sec 24. North (Main) Launch Site and Atlas Launch SIte.
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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 Completed Actual: 02/09/2015 02/2015 Tom Ford and Gas Leasing Analysis 970-295-6610 EIS [email protected] 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. Prairie Restoration Project - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 03/2016 Mary Chambers EA - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-346-5009 (other than forest products) 03/17/2014 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to use adaptive management, design criteria and monitoring to apply Tordon according to the label instructions, to areas with cacti that is outside its historic range. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43544 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pawnee National Grassland, Weld County.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Beacon Landing Marina Sale - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/01/2014 01/2015 Dan Matthews CE 970-887-4127 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to transfer the Beacon Landing Marina special use permit to new owner as a result of a business sale. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North shore of Lake Granby along Grand County Road 64.
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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:09/2015 09/2015 Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Est. Scoping Start 06/2015 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 On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry 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 Jim Creek Siphon - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2015 06/2016 Deanna Bartlett Replacement Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2015 970-887-4122 EA [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water for the purpose of authorizing the demolition, removal and replacement of the Jim Creek Siphon. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of the Town of Winter Park, east side of Hwy. 40 across from Winter Park Resort. 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.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Grand Adventures Permit - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Nicholas Schade Reissuance - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 970-887-4133 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a priority permit to Grand Adventures for 15,210 service days for guided snowmobiling. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park and Fraser area. Grand County Sheriff's - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 07/2015 Deanna Bartlett Department Communications Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 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. Intrawest/Winter Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 10/2015 Deanna Bartlett Operations Corp. Distributed Scoping Start 09/06/2013 970-887-4122 Antenna System [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate 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. Keyser Creek Aquatic - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Kelly Larkin Organism Passage and Stream - Watershed management 970-887-4146 Restoration Project [email protected] CE Description: The Keyser Creek Aquatic Organism Passage project will replace a culvert fish barrier with one designed for fish passage. It will result in 10 miles of habitat being made readily accessible for resident fish. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Keyser Creek, located in the Williams Fork River basin. The crossing to be improved is located on FSR 140 at milepost 0.0.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Mtn. Parks Elec., Inc. Replace - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Deanna Bartlett Granby Dam Powerline & Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 970-887-4122 Provide Service to [email protected] Hydroelectric Facility Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Mtn. Parks Elec., Inc. to replace the existing Granby Dam overhead CE powerline with a new overhead line and install new service to a proposed hydrolectric plant at the base of Granby Dam. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of Arapaho Bay Road between Hwy. 34 and Granby Dam. Strawberry Creek Outfitters - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 08/2015 Dan Matthews Permit Renewal Scoping Start 03/02/2015 970-887-4127 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Renew a five year big game outfitting/guiding permit.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Most of the O/G activity occurs in the Strawberry and Caribou Creek areas south of Lake Granby. Three Lakes Water and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Deanna Bartlett Sanitation District Scoping Start 03/12/2008 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] 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.
Upper Colorado Forest Health - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 02/2016 Kevin McLaughlin and Fuels Reduction Project Scoping Start 03/21/2013 970-887-4107 EA [email protected] .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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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 Upper Trail Creek Fish Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/05/2014 05/2015 Kelly Larkin Improvement 970-887-4146 CE [email protected] Description: This project will remove a failed culvert at the headwaters of Trail Creek in the Stillwater Pass OHV area. An ATV bridge will be constructed over the stream, and the stream and streambanks will be restored prior to bridge construction. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stillwater Pass OHV Area on Camway Trail, Grand County, CO. Winter Park Water & Sanitation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2016 Deanna Bartlett District (WPWSD) Jim Creek Scoping Start 01/13/2015 970-887-4122 Bypass Waterline [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize WPWSD to install, operate and maintain a water diversion (from the Fraser Canal) and pipeline for the purpose of providing an alternate water source to WPWSD water treatment plant & for ski area snowmaking. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along NFSR 128 at the Fraser Canal near the downstream side of Jim Creek Siphon.
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