Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 National Forest 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

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Continental Divide National - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson Scenic Trail Addition - Facility management 970-874-6616 EA [email protected] Description: Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads. Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section of trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31283 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - . COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and GMUG National Forests.

Rio Grande National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDot Permit Renewals - La - Special area management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer Manga and Wolf Creek 215 Comment Period Legal 719-852-6206 Workshop & Storage Areas Notice 07/10/2013 [email protected] EA Description: CDot will be applying in early 2012 to renew two special use permits: La Manga workshop and storage area; Wolf Creek workshop and storage area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37985 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Mineral. Highway 17 La Manga Pass; Highway 160 . DITCH BILL EASEMENTS - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Matthew Custer CE Scoping Start 09/20/1995 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: The Forest has 87 applications for Ditch Bill Easements. The Forest intends to process at least 25 of these applications in FY05. This action involves authorizing historical facilities that qualify under the Ditch Bill. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/projects/ Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Divide Ranger District, Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Alamosa, Conejos, Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache. On National Forest Service Land throughout the Rio Grande National Forest.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Bear Creek Emergency Egress - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to elevate a gully crossing between Bear Creek and Sheep Creek Subdivision for emergency egress for vehicles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43732 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T38N, R6E, Section 22. On the boundary of Sheep Creek and Bear Creek subdivisions in Conejos Canyon. CDOT Gravel Pit at La Manga - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Patrick Moran Pass Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6286 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: he Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) is planning to evaluate the environmental impacts of a mineral materials free use permit for the Colorado Department of Transportation at the site that they are illegally occupying along La Manga Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43856 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Antonito, Colorado along La Manga Pass. CDOT Gravel Storage Area - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer EA 215 Comment Period Legal 719-852-6206 Notice 07/01/2013 [email protected] Description: CDOT will be applying for a permit to continue to use an existing storage area on La Manga Pass. The existing site is for gravel and waste rock storage related to maintenance of Highway 17. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37975 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. La Manga Pass.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Cat Creek Cattle and Horse - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Kelly Garcia Allotments EA 719-274-6317 EA [email protected] Description: This is an environmental assessment analyzing seven cattle and horse allotments (Cat Crk, La Jara, Hot Crk, Alamosa, Bancos, Jim Crk and Rough Crk) for the effects of continued livestock grazing and the development of allotment management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34012 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. These allotments are located in Conejos and Rio Grande counties. Cat Creek Water Well - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A water well will be drilled in the vicinity of Cat Creek, which is located north of Terrace Reservoir. The water will be pumped into a storage tank with a gravity flow to drinkers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43735 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T37N, R6E, NE1/4 SE1/4, Sec.36. Cat Creek near Poison Gulch. Changing Status of FSR 380.6a - Special area management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Andrea Jones CE - Road management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6309 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to change status from Level I maintenance to Level II maintenance and possibly open the road for public use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43730 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R3E, Section 11. Conejos Peak Ranger District, T36N, R3E, Section 11.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Cumbres Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Diana McGinn Management Project - Fuels management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 719-852-6241 EIS 12/20/2013 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2014 Description: proposing to salvage of spruce beetle killed trees in the Trujillo Meadows and Neff Mountain area along with reducing fuels next to private land and protect infrastructure. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34685 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T32 N, R5E Sec 4-9; T33N, R5E, Sec 31; T32N, R4 E. Sec 1,12; T 33N, R4 E. Sec 25, 36. On top of in the Trujillo Meadows and Neff Mountain area. Hidden Mile Fence - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Kelly Garcia Construction/Reconstruction - Grazing management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 CE - Vegetation management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Fence reconstruction and new fence construction including floating fence. Fence will be built to wildlife specifications. Permitted cattle will be fenced out of the area to allow for riparian vegetation restoration, habitat enhancement/protection. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43762 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Township 32N, Range 5E, section 34. Located approximately 3 miles NW of Horca, along FSR 250. Hidden Mile Public Access - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Road management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Establishment of a small public parking area immediately adjacent to FSR 250 for public fishing access and interpretive signs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43763 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Township 32N, Range 5E, section 34. Located approximately 3 miles NW of Horca, along FSR 250.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Hidden Mile Rootwad - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia Extraction - Watershed management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Approximately 20 blowdown trees are proposed for removal from the Grouse Creek Timber Sale area for placement into the streambank of the as part of the Hidden Mile fish habitat improvement project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43764 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Township 33N, Range 5E, Sections 28-29. Grouse Creek Timber Sale, Grouse Creek, approximately 6 miles SW of Horca. Hot Creek/Piedrosa - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 06/2014 Sidney Hall Wildlife/Fuels Reduction - Grazing management Scoping Start 03/27/2009 719-852-6205 CE - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Wildlife habitat improvement/hazardous fuels treatment project. The goal for the majority of area will be to re- introduce fire into ecosystem via prescribed fire to accomplish the wildlife habitat improvements and reduce fuel loadings. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24633 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T35N, R6E, Sec. 1- 4, 8-12, 14-17; T36N, R6E, Sec. 34 & 35. West of Capulin, CO 13 miles along FDR 255 and then southwest along FDR 252. Mogote - Forest Service - Facility management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Andrea Jones Administrative Horse Pasture Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 Fence Construction [email protected] CE Description: This project will be the construction of about 1.5 miles of fence and two water gaps into the Conejos River within *NEW LISTING* the Mogote Forest Service Administrative horse pasture just south of the community of Fox Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43736 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T33N, R7E, NE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.33. West of Mogote Campground.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Platoro fence extension - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project will be the re-construction of ½ mile of fence and the construction of one-quarter mile of new fence construction on the east boundary of the community of Platoro. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43786 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R4E, NE1/4 SE1/4, Sec.23. East of Platoro community. Rito Hondo - Forest Service - Facility management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia Administrative Horse Pasture Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 Corral Construction [email protected] CE Description: This project will be the construction of a small horse corral within the Rito Hondo Forest Service Administrative *NEW LISTING* horse pasture just north of the Bighorn Corral on FDR 103. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43787 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T32N, R7E, NE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.10. North of Bighorn Corral on FSR103. Schilling Springs Water Well - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Description: A water well will be drilled in the vicinity of Schilling Springs, which is located north of Terrace Reservoir. The water will be pumped into a 12,000 gallon storage tank with a gravity flow to drinkers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43790 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R6E, NW1/4 SE1/4, Sec.15. NW of Terrace Reservoir near Schilling Springs. Schilling Springs water - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 03/2014 Luciano Sandoval development project Scoping Start 02/12/2013 719-274-8971 CE [email protected] Description: Develop a water source on the Platoro Cattle & Horse Allotment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41553 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T.36 N, R6E, Sec. 15. Triangle pasture of the Platoro C&H allotment.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Spectacle Lake Cattleguard - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia Relocation Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: An existing cattleguard on FDR250 near Spectacle Lake is proposed for relocation to another location on FDR250 at the boundary of the Rocky Mtn. Estates. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43793 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T34N, R5E, NE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.20. Conejos Peak RD, FSR 250. Spruce Hole Salvage - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Mike Tooley CE - Forest products Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6321 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: alvage merchantable trees which are dead, dying, or imminently infested by spruce beetles on up to 250 acres in the Spruce Hole area. Activities would also provide hazard tree removal from recreational areas surrounding the Spruce Hole yurt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43796 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T33N, R5E all or portions of sections 13 & 24 and T33N, R6E all or portions of sections 18 & 19 all in NMPM. Spruce Hole. Triangle Earth Dams - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Four earth dams for water collection will be constructed in the area known as the Triangle, just north of Terrace Reservoir. Construction is an earthen dug-out area with a dam and a spillway treated with salt to seal the bottom. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43794 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R6E, SE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.13. West of Chiquita Peak.

Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 8- DIVIDE RANGER DISTRICT - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Jody Fairchild RECREATION SPECIAL USES - Special use management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-2556 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: EIGHT RECREATION EVENT PROPOSALS CREEDE MOUNTAIN RUN SOUTH FORK MUSHROOM FORAY CREEDE OHV POKER RUN HARDROCK 100 PIEDRA BOWHUNTERS TARGET RANGE SHOOTS UTE CUP TRIALS LAND ROVER REC EVENT ROUNDUP RIDERS OF THE ROCKIES HORSE EVENT Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43780 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande, Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Divide Ranger District Including: Creede, South Fork and Other Locations. ALAMO HOMEOWNERS - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Matthew Custer ASSOCIATION DOMESTIC Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 WATER PIPELINE PERMIT [email protected] REISSUANCE PROPOSAL Description: PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REAUTHORIZING AN CE EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER PIPELINE SYSTEM THAT ORIGINATES ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS. *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43738 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - SECTIONS 9, 10, 15, 16 TOWNSHIP 39 N RANGE 3 E, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. ON THE SLOPES BEAVER MOUNTAIN UPHILL FROM THE ALAMO HOMES COMPLEX.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region BRISTOL ELECTRONIC SITE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Matthew Custer TECHNOLOGIES, PERMIT Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 REISSUANCE [email protected] CE Description: PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A NEW SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT THE SAME ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS *NEW LISTING* SITE FOR THE SAME INFRASTRUCTURE ALREADY IN PLACE, PLUS 2 NEW (1,000 GALLON) PROPANE TANKS (ON CONCRETE BLOCKS) AND 1 NEW SOLAR PANEL PEDESTAL. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43742 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 41 N RANGE 2 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. AT THE TERMINAL END OF FOREST SERVICE ROAD 532 ON TOP OF BRISTOL HEAD ROAD. CDoT Remediation Wells - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Matthew Custer CE Scoping Start 01/12/2013 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: CDoT will be applying for a permit for existing groundwater monitoring & remediation wells, and drill possibly more wells,on Wolf Creek Pass. The wells are to remediate an existing dissolved-phase petroleum hydrocarbon plume related to their facility Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37987 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NMPM, T. 37N., R2E., NE1/4 sec. 8. Wolf Creek Pass. Continental Dam & Santa Maria - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 05/2014 Thomas Malecek Canal Rehabilitation Project Scoping Start 03/02/2013 719-657-6007 CE [email protected] Description: Repair existing dam, spillway, and canal Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41429 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - T 41 N, R 3 W, Sec. 1: T 41 N, R 2 W, Sec 7 and 8. Located approximately 25 miles northwest of Creede, CO.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Divide District Trails System - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Jody Fairchild Maintenance Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-0390 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal is to provide maintenance and minor reconstruction to the Divide District recreational trails system, both motorized and non-motorized. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43781 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The existing designated motorized and non-motorized trails within the Infra Data Base, travel management system, for the Divide Ranger District. MINERAL COUNTY VISTA - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer GRANDE HOME OWNERS Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 ASSOCIATION SIGN PERMIT [email protected] REISSUANCE PROPOSAL Description: VISTA GRANDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. ENTRANCE SIGN LOCATED ON FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY - CE THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE ANOTHER SPECIAL USE PERMIT *NEW LISTING* AUTHORIZING THIS SAME SIGN IN THE SAME LOCATION. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43785 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 41 N, RANGE 1 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 41 N, RANGE 1 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. RIO GRANDE WATERSHED - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Jody Fairchild EMERGENCY ACTION Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-2556 COORDINATION TEAM [email protected] (RWEACT) RESEARCH Description: PROPOSAL IS TO ALLOW RWEACT TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN AND CE AROUND THE WEST FORK FIRE COMPLEX BURN AREA. THE ACTIVITIES WOULD BE AUTHORIZED *NEW LISTING* OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43776 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. WEST FORK FIRE INFLUENCE AREA.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region RUTH BROWN PIPELINE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE - Watershed management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 PROPOSAL - Special use management [email protected] CE Description: CURRENT PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REAUTHORIZE AN EXISTING BURIED WATER *NEW LISTING* PIPELINE THAT MOVES WATER FROM A DIVERSION DAM ON THE ROARING FORK OF GOOSE CREEK, ACROSS FOREST SERVICE LANDS TO HAY PRESS LAKE, LOCATED ON PRIVATE LANDS. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43774 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTIONS 33, 28, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 1 E, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTIONS 33, 28, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 1 E, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. Roaring Fork Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2015 Barry Wiley Restoration Project - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 719-852-6228 EA 03/12/2014 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 05/2014 Description: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is proposing to apply Rotenone to the Roaring Fork drainage in order to remove all nonnative fish prior to restocking with native Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43903 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Portions of Township 40 N., Range 1E., Sections 19-33 and Township 39 N., Range 1E., Sections 5 and 6. Roaring Fork drainage upstream of Goose Creek in the Weminuche Wilderness approximately 15 miles south of Creede, CO. SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Debra Mollet COMPANY CABIN PERMIT Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6234 REISSUANCE PROPOSAL [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE THE PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE VERY *NEW LISTING* SAME EXISTING CABIN TO REMAIN ON PUBLIC LANDS. THIS CABIN IS USED FOR MAINTAINING THE CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR DAM AND ADJACENT IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43797 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 N RANGE 3 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 N RANGE 3 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer COMPANY, CONTINENTAL Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 RESERVOIR DAM ACCESS [email protected] ROAD PERMIT REISSUANCE. Description: THE PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A PERMIT FOR THE SAME 1/4 OF A MILE CE LONG, ACCESS ROAD ACROSS NATIONAL FOREST LANDS. THIS IS A ROAD THE RESERVOIR *NEW LISTING* COMPANY USES TO ACCESS THE WORKINGS OF THE CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR DAM. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43778 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 N, RANGE 3 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. FROM THE BOAT RAMP ROAD TO THE TOP OF CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR DAM. SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Debra Mollet GRAVEL PIT PERMIT Scoping Start 02/13/2014 520-388-8415 REISSUANCE [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE THIS PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE THE SAME *NEW LISTING* EXISTING GRAVEL PIT LOCATED ON NATIONAL FOREST LAND AND USED BY THE SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR COMPANY TO STORE MINERAL MATERIALS. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43777 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 41 N, RANGE 2 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 41 N, RANGE 2 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. Snow Mesa S&G - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:10/2014 06/2015 Tristram Post Allotments Analysis Notice of Initiation 01/08/2014 719-657-6010 EA Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 06/2014 Description: Environmental Analysis for domestic sheep grazing on four domestic sheep and goat allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42886 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Snow Mesa Allotments are approximately 22,711 acres and includes portions of Townships 42-43 N, Ranges 1 and 2 West within Hinsdale and Mineral Counties, Colorado.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Tucker Ponds Salvage - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Kirby Self CE - Forest products Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-657-6037 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of this project is to retrieve economic value from timber stands that have been impacted by spruce beetle, and to artificially regenerate stands after harvest, where necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43745 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - : T38N, R2E all or portions of section 34 and T37N, R2E all or portions of sections 2, 3 and 11 all in NMPM. Tucker Ponds Campground and surrounding area. US MILITARY HELICOPTER - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Jody Fairchild TRAINING MANEUVERS Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-2556 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: PROPOSAL IS TO ALLOW THE US ARMY TO CONDUCT HIGH ELEVATION HELICOPTER TRAINING (takeoffs/landings) IN THE SNOW MESA AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS. THE TRAINING WOULD BE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43782 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Sections 1 through 36, Township 42 N Range 2 W. SNOW MESA (south of La Garita Wilderness). UTE CREEK GUIDING AND - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Jody Fairchild OUTFITTING, PERMIT - Special use management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-0390 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: PROPOSAL IS TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR 476 SERVICE DAYS TO "UTE CREEK GUIDING/OUTFITTING " FOR ANOTHER 8 YEAR TERM. THEY HAVE HAD A PERMIT THE LAST 2 YEARS TO DO SUMMER, FALL, AND WINTER OPERATIONS. THIS WOULD BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, NO NEW USE. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43784 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Divide Ranger District.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Village at Wolf Creek Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Adam Mendonca Exchange Proposal DEIS NOA in Federal Register 719-852-6225 EIS 08/17/2012 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2014 Description: The Rio Grande National Forest is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the effects of the proposed Village at Wolf Creek land exchange. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35945 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T37N, R2E, Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and part of 37; NMPM. The federal and non-federal parcels to be considered are entirely within Mineral County, Colorado. WILLIAM BIEBER BRIDGE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 PROPOSAL [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE ANOTHER SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE *NEW LISTING* SAME EXISTING BRIDGE THAT CROSSES RED MOUNTAIN CREEK TO ACCESS THE WILLIAM BIEBER PRIVATE LAND HOLDINGS AT THE END OF FOREST SERVICE ROAD 526 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43739 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 1 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES RED MOUNTAIN CREEK TO ACCESS THE WILLIAM BIEBER PRIVATE LAND HOLDINGS AT THE END OF FOREST SERVICE ROAD 526. WOLF CREEK CENTURY-TEL - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CENTURY-TEL AUTHORIZING THEIR EXISTING BURIED FIBER-OPTIC LINE. THIS LINE FOLLOWS US HIGHWAY 160 FROM THE PASS CREEK TUNNEL TO THE WOLF CREEK SKI AREA Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43743 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T38N, R2E, Secs. 9,16,21,28,33,34; T37N, R2E, Secs. 3,4; T37N, R1E, Secs. 5,8 . BURIED CONDUIT IS ON THE SOUTH AND EAST SHOULDERS OF US HIGHWAY 160 FROM THE PASS CREEK TUNNEL TO THE WOLF CREEK SKI AREA.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Pinos Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Kevin Duda CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-657-6022 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action would salvage merchantable dead trees (subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce), merchantable Engelmann spruce that are infested with spruce beetles, and Engelmann spruce that are likely to be infested by spruce beetles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43795 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T38N, R4E, Sections: 22,23,26,27,28,33,34 and 35. The project area is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Del Norte, CO along Authorized Forest Roads 14 and 345. Wolf Creek Ski Area 2013/2014 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 10/2013 Stephen Brigham Improvement Projects - Special use management Scoping Start 05/23/2013 719-657-6014 CE [email protected] Description: Implement Projects approved under 2010 Ski Area Master Development Plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42150 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T37N, R2E, Sec. 8 & 9. Wolf Creek Ski Area Permit Area. XIC ASSOCIATION DOMESTIC - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Matthew Custer WATER PIPELINELINE PERMIT Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 REISSUANCE PROPOSAL [email protected] CE Description: PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REAUTHORIZING THIS *NEW LISTING* SAME EXISTING PIPELINE. XIC HOLDS THE WATER RIGHT TO TAP THE SPRING FOR DOMESTIC USE. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43737 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 2 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. THIS BURIED DOMESTIC WATER PIPELINE (LESS THAN 12" DIAMETER) CROSSES NATIONAL FOREST LANDS FROM THE SPRING SOURCE ALONG WEST SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 149 TO THE PRIVATE LANDS OF XIC ASSOCIATION (~420ft).

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Cottonwood Trail to Liberty - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 James Pitts Trailhead Scoping Start 02/13/2014 505-257-4095 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To eliminate inadequate parking and reduce or eliminate private property access issues, the Saguache Ranger District would like to move the trailhead to the more adequate facility at the Liberty Road Trailhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43744 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Liberty TH to Cottonwood Trail, Baca Mountain Tract. Findley Gulch Small Tracts Act - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 James Pitts CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 505-257-4095 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Complete one interchange of approximately 3.1 acres to resolve one encroachment of private residence and compete a sale of approximately 1.32 acres to resolve the second encroachment of a private residence. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43765 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T46N R7E Sec34. T46N R7E Sec34. La Garita Creek Fish Barrier - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Barry Wiley CE 719-852-6228 [email protected] Description: Construct a fish migration barrier approximately 100 feet wide and 5 feet tall utilizing boulders and/or concrete.

Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T41N, R6E, Section 6. Project is located approximately 7 miles southwest of La Garita, CO.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region La Garita Hills Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Diana McGinn Project - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 719-852-6241 EA - Vegetation management 05/03/2013 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. Objection Period Legal - Fuels management Notice 04/2014 - Watershed management - Road management Description: Management activities needed to promote forest health and resiliency, improve wildlife habitat, salvage spruce beetle killed trees, remove trees hazardous to infrastructure or public safety, manage WUI fuels, and improve watersheds Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42001 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T42N, R3E, Sec. 2, 3, 10; T42N, R 4 E. Sec. 1-4, 9¿16; T42N, R5E, Sec. 1-26; T42N, R6E, Sec. 1¿9, 18, 19, 30; T43N, R3E, Sec.1-5, 8¿16, 21-28, 33-36, T.43N, R4E, Sec. 1-30, 32-36; T43N. R5E, Sec. 1-36. One mile west of Saguache, CO, south and west along District boundary. Luders Lodgepole - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 James Pitts CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/13/2014 505-257-4095 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Treat by using salvage harvest, bark beetle infested lodgepole pine trees in and adjacent to the Luders Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43766 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T45N, R3E, sections 1 and 12, NMPM. In and around Luder%u2019s Campground. Saguache Park Wells - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Dayle Funka CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-655-2547 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Contruct two wells for livestock water improvements in the Saguache Park Allotment to provide reliable water for livestock and wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43768 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Proposed Well #1- Continental Divide Well (T44N R1E S20); Proposed Well #2- Salthouse Well (T45N R2E S11). In and around Saguache Park.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Sangre de Cristo AML - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Patrick Moran CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6286 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: For public health and safety we will locate and identify abandoned mine portals for closure. Evaluation will include wildlife surveys primarily for bat use, botanical surveys and historical evaluation prior to any closure work being initiated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43771 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, north of the community of Crestone, in and around Pole Creek, Major Creek, Burnt Gulch.

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