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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016 Rio Grande National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Rio Grande National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Project Contact Implementation Continental Divide National Scenic - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson 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. Back To Top Rio Grande National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Project Contact Implementation CDot Permit Renewals - La Manga - Special area management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer and Wolf Creek Workshop & 215 Comment Period 719-852-6206 Storage Areas Legal Notice [email protected] EA 07/10/2013 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 719-852-6206 09/20/1995 [email protected]

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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. Back To Top Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Project Contact Implementation Bear Creek Emergency Egress - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 719-274-8971 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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 Pass - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Patrick Moran Scoping Start 719-852-6286 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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 719-852-6206 Legal Notice [email protected] 07/01/2013 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. CP District-wide Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Mike Tooley EIS - Vegetation management (other than NOI in Federal 719-274-6321 forest products) Register 03/01/2016 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register

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09/2017 Description: Salvage dead and dying Engelmann spruce to recover economic value and reduce fuels adjacent to private land Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48818 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. LEGAL - All or parts of sections in T32N: R4E, R5E, R6E; T33N: R5E, R6E; T34N: R5E, R6E; T36N: R3E, R4E, R4 1/2E, R5E; T37N: R3E, R4E, R5E. Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest. Located South & west of Monte Vista CO, continuing south to the NM border. CP-7 Allotment Analysis - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 06/2017 Kelly Garcia EA Comment Period 719-274-8971 Public Notice [email protected] 02/05/2015 Description: Analysis for grazing reauthorization Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46179 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Conejos Peak RD. 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:06/2015 09/2015 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 719-274-8971 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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:06/2015 08/2015 Andrea Jones CE - Road management Scoping Start 719-274-6309 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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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Mogote - Forest Service - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Andrea Jones Administrative Horse Pasture Fence Scoping Start 719-274-8971 Construction 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: This project will be the construction of about 1.5 miles of fence and two water gaps into the within 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. Platoro fence extension - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE Scoping Start 719-274-6317 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia Administrative Horse Pasture Corral Scoping Start 719-274-6317 Construction 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: This project will be the construction of a small horse corral within the Rito Hondo Forest Service Administrative 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:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 719-274-6317 - Vegetation management (other than 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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 719-274-8971 CE 02/12/2013 [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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Spruce Hole Salvage - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 04/2016 Mike Tooley CE - Forest products Scoping Start 719-274-6321 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 719-274-6317 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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. Back To Top Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Project Contact Implementation 8- DIVIDE RANGER DISTRICT - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Jody Fairchild RECREATION SPECIAL USES - Special use management Scoping Start 719-658-2556 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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:06/2015 08/2015 Matthew Custer ASSOCIATION DOMESTIC Scoping Start 719-852-6206 WATER PIPELINE PERMIT 02/13/2014 [email protected] REISSUANCE PROPOSAL CE Description: PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REAUTHORIZING AN EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER PIPELINE SYSTEM THAT ORIGINATES ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS. 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. BRISTOL ELECTRONIC SITE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Matthew Custer

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TECHNOLOGIES, PERMIT Scoping Start 719-852-6206 REISSUANCE 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A NEW SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT THE SAME ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS 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. Banta Flats Gravel Pit Permit - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Patrick Moran Reauthorization - Special use management Scoping Start 719-852-6286 CE 11/14/2014 [email protected] Description: Project reauthorizes Mineral County's gravel pit at Banta Flats and executes an administrative change from special use to mineral permit. Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NMPM T 41 N R 1 W Section 32. South west of Creede along Highway 149. CDoT Remediation Wells - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Matthew Custer CE Scoping Start 719-852-6206 01/12/2013 [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. Castor Beetle Salvage Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Kevin Duda CE Scoping Start 719-657-6022 11/12/2015 [email protected] Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage up to 250 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees on Beaver Mountain, southeast of South Fork, Colorado. Approximately 2.5 million board feet (5,000 CCF) of Engelmann spruce may be salvaged. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48107 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T39 N, R3 E, Sec. 24, 25 and 36 NMPM. The project area is located 5 miles southeast of South Fork, Colorado, Rio Grande County. The project analysis area encompasses 760 acres. Chicken Springs Pipeline Extension - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Tristram Post CE Scoping Start 719-657-6010 10/01/2014 [email protected]

Description: The proposed project consists of extending a pipeline from an existing water tank to two additional 12%u2019 tire tanks. The majority of the pipeline will be buried where soils and topography allow.

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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45753 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 8, T40N, R4E; NMPM. Embargo C&H Allotment. Continental Dam & Santa Maria - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 05/2014 Thomas Malecek Canal Rehabilitation Project Scoping Start 719-657-6007 CE 03/02/2013 [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. DOMESTIC WATERLINE FOR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Matthew Custer CARETAKER RESIDENCE AT RIO Scoping Start 719-852-6206 GRANDE RESERVOIR 10/21/2014 [email protected] CE Description: Environmental Analysis (Categorical Exclusion) on the reissuance of a 1940 special use permit for a waterline serving the caretaker residence at Rio Grande Reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45716 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 13 and the S1/2SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 40N, and Range 4W, New Mexico Principal Meridian. The project area includes National Forest System lands south of Rio Grande Reservoir in the SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 13 and the S1/2SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 40N, and Range 4W, New Mexico Principal M. Decker Trout Fence Construction - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 06/2015 Tristram Post CE Scoping Start 719-657-6010 11/03/2014 [email protected] Description: The project will be construction of 2 miles (10,560 feet) new 4-wire allotment boundary fence construction to Forest Service specifications. Clearing of fire-killed timber in the fence right-of-way will be needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45754 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Secs 17,18,24; T39N,R1E, NMPM. Decker and Trout C&H allotments. Divide District Trails System - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Jody Fairchild Maintenance Scoping Start 719-658-0390 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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. East Sheep Beetle Salvage Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Kevin Duda CE Scoping Start 719-657-6022 11/12/2015 [email protected]

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Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage up to 250 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees in the South Rock Creek drainage, southwest of Monte Vista, CO. Approximately 1.75 MBF (3,500 CCF) of Engelmann spruce may be salvaged. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48110 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located 16 miles southwest of Monte Vista, Colorado, Rio Grande County. The project analysis area encompasses 1,361 acres. Full Curl Bighorn Sheep Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Kevin Duda Improvement Project Scoping Start 719-657-6022 CE 11/12/2015 [email protected] Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to implement vegetation management activities on up to 115 acres in mixed conifer stands to improve habitat for bighorn sheep. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48124 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Legal description: T41 N, R3 E, Sec. 24, 25, and 26; T41 N, R2 E, Se. The project area is located 8 miles southeast of Creede, Colorado, Mineral County. The project analysis area encompasses 262 acres. MINERAL COUNTY VISTA - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer GRANDE HOME OWNERS Scoping Start 719-852-6206 ASSOCIATION SIGN PERMIT 02/13/2014 [email protected] REISSUANCE PROPOSAL CE Description: VISTA GRANDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. ENTRANCE SIGN LOCATED ON FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY - THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE ANOTHER SPECIAL USE PERMIT 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. North Pool Spruce Beetle Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Kevin Duda Project Comment Period 719-657-6022 EA Public Notice [email protected] 11/12/2015 Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage approximately 1,000 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees near Hanson's Mill, east of Creede, Colorado. Approximately eight million board feet of Engelmann spruce may be salvaged. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48098 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T42 N, R3 E, Sec. 31; T41 N, R3 E, Sec. 6; T42 N, R2 E, Sec. 35-36; T42N, R2 E, Sec. 35-36; and T41 N, R2 E, Sec. 1-3, 10-12, NMPM. The project area is located 11 miles east of Creede, Colorado, Mineral County. The project analysis area encompasses 2,479 acres. RIO GRANDE WATERSHED - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Jody Fairchild EMERGENCY ACTION Scoping Start 719-658-2556 COORDINATION TEAM 02/13/2014 [email protected] (RWEACT) RESEARCH CE Description: PROPOSAL IS TO ALLOW RWEACT TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE WEST FORK FIRE COMPLEX BURN AREA. THE ACTIVITIES WOULD BE AUTHORIZED OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD.

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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. RUTH BROWN PIPELINE PERMIT - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer REISSUANCE PROPOSAL - Watershed management Scoping Start 719-852-6206 CE - Special use management 02/13/2014 [email protected] Description: CURRENT PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REAUTHORIZE AN EXISTING BURIED WATER 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. Rio Grande Reservoir Land - Land ownership management Completed Actual: 03/2016 Kenna Pacheco Exchange 02/16/2016 719-852-6266 EA [email protected]

*UPDATED* Description: The proposal involves exchanging approximately 6 acres of federal land for approximately 8 acres of private land owned by Irrigation District (SLVID). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45708 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - Township 40 North; Range 4 West. The lands included in the proposed land exchange are located approximately 35 miles southwest of Creede, Colorado, adjacent to Forest Road 520. Rio Grande Silver Corridor - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2016 02/2017 Patrick Moran Extension Comment Period 719-852-6286 EA Public Notice [email protected] 01/29/2016 *UPDATED* Description: Exploration corridor extension along FS Road 505 totaling 9/10 of a mile. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48118 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 43 N R 1 W Sec 15 along FS Road 505. SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Debra Mollet COMPANY CABIN PERMIT Scoping Start 719-852-6234 REISSUANCE PROPOSAL 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE THE PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE VERY 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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SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer COMPANY, CONTINENTAL Scoping Start 719-852-6206 RESERVOIR DAM ACCESS ROAD 02/13/2014 [email protected] PERMIT REISSUANCE. CE Description: THE PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A PERMIT FOR THE SAME 1/4 OF A MILE LONG, ACCESS ROAD ACROSS NATIONAL FOREST LANDS. THIS IS A ROAD THE RESERVOIR 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:08/2014 09/2014 Debra Mollet GRAVEL PIT PERMIT Scoping Start 520-388-8415 REISSUANCE 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE THIS PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE THE SAME 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 Allotments - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 06/2016 Tristram Post Analysis Comment Period 719-657-6010 EA Public Notice [email protected] 01/10/2014 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. US MILITARY HELICOPTER - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Jody Fairchild TRAINING MANEUVERS Scoping Start 719-658-2556 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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:08/2014 09/2014 Jody Fairchild OUTFITTING, PERMIT - Special use management Scoping Start 719-658-0390 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected]

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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. WILLIAM BIEBER BRIDGE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE Scoping Start 719-852-6206 PROPOSAL 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE ANOTHER SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE 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:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE Scoping Start 719-852-6206 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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. Wolf Creek Ski Area 2013/2014 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 10/2013 Stephen Brigham Improvement Projects - Special use management Scoping Start 719-657-6014 CE 05/23/2013 [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:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer WATER PIPELINELINE PERMIT Scoping Start 719-852-6206 REISSUANCE PROPOSAL 02/13/2014 [email protected] CE Description: PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REAUTHORIZING THIS 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

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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). Back To Top Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Project Contact Implementation Cottonwood Trail to Liberty - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 James Pitts Trailhead Scoping Start 505-257-4095 CE 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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. East Pass Creek Road Rio Grande - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 David Hosack Cutthroat Trout Habitat - Watershed management Scoping Start 719-655-6122 Improvement Project - Road management 07/01/2014 [email protected] CE Description: The Rio Grande National Forest proposes to change the maintenance and use level of approximately 1 mile segment of Forest Road 781 from open to public motor vehicle use maintenance level 2, to maintenance level 1, closed to motor vehicle use.

Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44894 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Township 46 N; Range 4 E; Section 33. Forest Road 781 is located on the Saguache Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest west of Saguache Colorado within Saguache County. Access to Forest Road 781 is from State Highway 114. Findley Gulch Small Tracts Act - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 James Pitts CE Scoping Start 505-257-4095 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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. Full Tilt Beetle Salvage Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Robert Mathis EA Comment Period 719-655-6113 Public Notice [email protected] 11/19/2015 Description: The Saguache Ranger District is proposing to salvage up to 1101 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees northwest of Saguache, Colorado. Approximately six million board feet of Engelmann spruce may be salvaged. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48126

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Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located 18 miles northwest of Saguache, Colorado, Saguache County. The project analysis area encompasses 3,996 acres. 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. La Garita Hills Restoration Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 Diana McGinn EIS - Forest products NOI in Federal 719-852-6241 - Vegetation management (other than Register 10/17/2014 [email protected] *UPDATED* forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in - Fuels management Federal Register - Watershed management 04/2016 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 (other than On Hold N/A N/A James Pitts CE forest products) 505-257-4095 [email protected] 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 Prescribed Burn - Vegetation management (other than On Hold N/A N/A Dwight Irwin Project forest products) 719-655-6110 CE [email protected] Description: The Saguache District proposes to burn 132 acres of spruce bark beetle killed Engelmann spruce within Saguache Park to regenerate aspen. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46397 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T44N R2E Sections 32 & 33. Approximately 30 miles West of Saguache. Saguache Park Wells - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Dayle Funka CE Scoping Start 719-655-2547 02/13/2014 [email protected]

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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. Sangre de Cristo AML - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Patrick Moran CE Scoping Start 719-852-6286 02/13/2014 [email protected] 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. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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