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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Rio Grande National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Rio Grande 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 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.usda.gov/project/?project=37985 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Mineral. Highway 17 La Manga Pass; Highway 160 Wolf Creek Pass. 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. 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:08/2014 09/2014 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 [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.usda.gov/project/?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. 04/01/2017 05:53 am MT Page 1 of 18 Rio Grande National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDOT Gravel Pit at La Manga - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 05/17/2016 06/2016 Patrick Moran Pass 719-852-6286 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.usda.gov/project/?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.usda.gov/project/?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 NOI in Federal Register 719-274-6321 (other than forest products) 03/01/2016 [email protected] - Fuels management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 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.usda.gov/project/?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. 04/01/2017 05:53 am MT Page 2 of 18 Rio Grande National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CP-7 Allotment Analysis - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 06/2018 Kelly Garcia EA Comment Period Public Notice 719-274-8971 11/22/2016 [email protected] Description: Analysis for grazing reauthorization Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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.usda.gov/project/?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 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 [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.usda.gov/project/?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 02/13/2014 719-274-6309 [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.usda.gov/project/?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. 04/01/2017 05:53 am MT Page 3 of 18 Rio Grande National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Cow Camp Salvage Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 01/11/2017 04/2017 Mike Tooley CE 719-274-6321 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Salvage dead and dying trees resulting from spruce beetles and replant the area as needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49677 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T 5N, R33 E, Sec. 23 and 26, NMPM. Project is located off Highway 17 near La Manga Pass. De Herrera Lake Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2016 05/2017 Mike Tooley Project Scoping Start 07/28/2016 719-274-6321 CE [email protected] Description: Salvage dead and dying trees resulting from spruce beetles and replant seedlings, as needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49679 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T33N, R5E, Sections 19-22, NMPM. Located off forest road 114 near De Herrera Lake. Hidden Mile Fence - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 David Topolewski Construction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 06/10/2016 719-274-6304 CE - Grazing management [email protected]. - Vegetation management us (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Fence construction up to 1/4 mile near northwestern property line in the project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49603 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. Mogote - Forest Service - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 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 the Mogote Forest Service Administrative horse pasture just south of the community of Fox Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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. 04/01/2017 05:53 am MT Page 4 of 18 Rio Grande National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [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.
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