Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 White River National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 White River 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

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Western Area Power - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Loomis Administration Right-of-Way 303-275-5008 Maintenance and [email protected] Reauthorization Project Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, EIS Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30630 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:05/2018 06/2018 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2017 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.

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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Maroon Bells-Snowmass - Special area management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 05/2018 Erin Carey Wilderness Overnight Visitor Objection Period Legal Notice 970-404-3163 Use Management Plan 06/29/2017 [email protected] EA Description: In response to ongoing resource issues and in conformance with the 2002 Forest Plan, the Visitor Use Management Plan addresses implementation strategies to allocate numbers of overnight groups based on the wilderness areas visitor carrying capacity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49388 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado. Xcel Energy Line Capacity - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Jonathan Hare Project - Ute Rife to Collbran Scoping Start 10/04/2016 970-250-9966 Line 3014 [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to maintain grid reliability by replacing five overhead electric transmission structures and the installation of two new mid-span structures along PSCo line 3014, a 138 kV transmission line linking the Ute Rifle and Collbran Substations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50629 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33, T8S-R92W, 6thPM, Mesa County, Colorado. The Ute Rifle to Collbran Transmission line runs along Silt/Collbran road south of Silt, Colorado.

White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDOT I-70 Avalanche Control - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2017 10/2018 Paul Semmer Structures Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of remote-controlled avalanche mitigation system along I-70 near the west portal of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel; includes 14 exploders, concrete foundation pads, and associated equipment. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SE1/4 and SW1/4 Section 19 and NE1/4 Section 30, T4S, R76W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Loop Road, Whistler and Batch Plant avalanche paths upslope of I-70 near the west portal of the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel.

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White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region DAISY G. POOLE MINING - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Paul Semmer CLAIM ACCESS ROAD Scoping Start 03/10/2017 Actual: 07/06/2017 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Special use authorization for use, occupancy, and maintenance of an existing two-track road, approximately 2,100 feet long and 10 feet wide, to access the private property on the Philadelphia Mill Site (MS#18600B) and Daisy G. Poole mining claims. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 24, T5S, R76W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. South side of Peru Creek drainage about 1 mile east of Montezuma Road. Issue FRTA Easement to the - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Carole Huey City of Glenwood Springs for Scoping Start 02/01/2017 970-945-3219 expansion of School Street [email protected] CE Description: The Glenwood Springs School District is building and expanding their Elementary School. A small corner of the White River National Forest' Fleet Shop parcel is needed to provided safe access to the school using a Federal Roads & Trail Act easement. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Lot 4, Section 9 T6S R89W, 6th P.M. Garfield County. 11th and School Street, Glenwood Springs CO 81601. Lots 21- Western Sky Ranch - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/14/2017 04/2017 Paul Semmer Subdivision Existing Sewer 970-262-3448 Line [email protected] CE Description: Authorization of an existing sewer line between private land at Lot 21A and 21B Western Sky Ranch, east of the *UPDATED* Town of Breckenridge Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51462 Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 30, T6S, R77W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Lot 21A and 21B Western Sky Ranch, 1 mile east of the Town of Breckenridge, CO.

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White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Redevelopment of Elephant - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Carole Huey Mountain Communication Site Scoping Start 06/29/2017 970-945-3219 CE [email protected] Description: The building and towers currently located at the site are beyond their useful life and are in a state of disrepair, and will be replaced. The Existing six - 40 ft towers will be replaced with two 40 ft towers, and additional solar panels. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52011 Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Section 33, T. 9S, R. 88W., 6th P.M. - 39 degrees 14'20"N, 107 degrees 13'07" W, 8,618'. Elephant Mountain is located approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale in Pitkin County, Colorado. St. Paul Mining Claim Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 10/2017 Paul Semmer Road Scoping Start 11/23/2015 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Special use authorization for use, occupancy, construction and maintenance of a private driveway to access private property on the St Paul Lode mining claim (MS# 8884) in the Golden Horseshoe Area east of Breckenridge, CO. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 33, Township 6 South, Range 77 West of the 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Golden Horseshoe Area east of the Town of Breckenridge, north of French Gulch Road, south of Prospect Hill Road and east of Rich Gulch.

White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Ajax Adventure Camp Special - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/20/2017 04/2017 Erin Carey Use Permit Environmental - Special use management 202-644-4592 Assessment [email protected] EA Description: Ajax Adventure Camp has requested a ten year priority use permit to host a summer camp for children ages 7-15. *UPDATED* Activities include rock climbing, fishing, water dipping, bouldering, camping, biking, and outdoor education programming. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47757 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Burger Shack (Independence Pass), Lost Man Reservoir, Linkin Lake, Weller Lake, Upper Boulder Field Area (Ind. Pass), Kobey Park, Grottos, Classy Cliff (Ind. Pass), and Ditch Trail (Snowmass).

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Berlaimont Estates Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Matthew Klein Improvement Project - Road management NOI in Federal Register 941-400-4452 EIS 09/23/2016 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2017 Description: The Proposed Action would authorize Berlaimont to improve those existing segments of NFSR 774 and 780 as they lead up to the southeastern corner of the Berlaimont property from local public roads in Edwards. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50041 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - The project is within Sections 20, 29, 32, and 33 of Township 4 South, Range 82 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado. Located north of Interstate 70 in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado. accessed by National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 774 and 780. Buford/New Castle Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 05/04/2017 05/2017 Brett Crary EA - Vegetation management 970-328-5899 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Road management Description: Proposed vegetation management activities along the Buford/New Castle Road. Vegetation management activities could include improvement harvests, clearcuts, patch clearcuts, precommercial thinning and other silvicultural activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47451 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Portions of sections 15 and 22; Township 2 South, Range 91 West Portions of sections 2-4, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 30 and 31; Township 3 South, Range 91 West Portions of sections 24, 25 and 36; Towns. In general, proposed management activities would occur along the Buford New Castle Road (CR 245), where it pass through national forest system lands between the towns of New Castle and Buford, CO.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Camp Hale Restoration and - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Matthew Grove Enhancement Project NOI in Federal Register 970-827-5166 EIS 03/16/2015 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2017 Description: The purpose of action is to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River, maintain or improve recreation opportunities and facilities, and conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46121 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Township 7S, Range 80W, Sect. 3, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. The project area is located in the Camp Hale area, south of Red Cliff, and north of Tennessee Pass. Golden Peak Improvements - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Max Forgensi 2016 NOI in Federal Register 435-636-3335 EIS 03/30/2017 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2017 Description: The proposal focuses on improving racing/training terrain on Golden Peak at Vail, which is based on concepts included in the 2007 Master Development Plan (MDP) Update and which was site-specifically analyzed in the 2009 Final EIS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47937 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Golden Peak. The area encompasses the easternmost boundary along the front side of the Vail ski area's special use administrative boundary. Hanging Lake Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 04/2018 Paula Peterson Management Plan Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 970-827-5159 EA [email protected] Description: Design and implement a management plan for the Hanging Lake Area (parking area, trails, lake, and Spouting Rock) to protect and preserve the unique and fragile natural resources at the Hanging Lake Area sustaining a high quality visitor experience. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50479 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hanging Lake Trail accessed from I-70 through Glenwood Canyon via exit #125. The area included in this analysis involves the parking area, Hanging Lake Trail, Deadhorse Creek, the Lake & Spouting Rock.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Public Service Company of - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Carole Huey Colorado (PSCo) - Reissuance 970-945-3219 of Transmission Lines [email protected] CE Description: Reissuance of transmission line permits to PSCo that have expired: Hopkins/Leadville Line, Wolcott-Avon-Vail line, and the Wolcott to Beaver Creek line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40993 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations on the White River. Snowmass Multi-Season - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/19/2017 06/2017 Roger Poirier Recreation Projects 970-827-5157 EIS [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal at Snowmass Ski Area includes: 16 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a mountain coaster, a canopy tour, a zip line, a ropes challenge course, a climbing wall, and three multi-purpose activity areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49057 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowmass Ski Area Special Use Permit. Upper Fryingpan Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2017 09/2017 Brett Crary Management Project - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-328-5899 EA (other than forest products) 10/06/2016 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Proposal to implement approx. 1,964 acres of vegetation management activities on NFS lands located in Eagle and Pitkin Counties, Colorado. Potential treatment areas have been identified within the upper Fryingpan watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50171 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Pitkin. LEGAL - Portions of sections 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34; T 7S, R 83W Portions of sections 30, 31; T 8S, R 82W Portions of sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26; T 3S, R 91W. The area is roughly bound by Jakeman and Miller creeks on the west, Crooked Creek Pass on the north, the Holy Cross Wilderness on the east and the Frying Pan River to the south.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Vail Pass Bicycle Delivery - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/28/2017 05/2017 Ken Waugh Special Use Authorizations - Special use management 970-262-3446 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Outfitter provided bicycle/client delivery service to Vail Pass where customers ride to either Frisco/Breckenridge or Vail, CO. This proposal is to replace existing temporary permits(19,525 user days)with a 10 yr special use permits(23,000 user days) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50697 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Black Lakes Road near Vail Pass on I-70 at the Summit / Eagle County line. Xcel Transmission Tower - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Steven Goodson Vegetation Management Project Comment Period Public Notice 970-625-6849 EA 04/25/2016 [email protected] Description: Vegetation/fuel profile management within 150 ft of all electric transmission towers on the Forest to decrease risk of critical damage to electric line support structures due to wildfire. Hand felling of live and dead trees to 30-40% canopy cover. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48834 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Pitkin, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. outside of the existing powerline right-of-way and within 150 ft of any electric power transmission tower. There are approximately 754 towers, with a total project area of approximately 1,224 acres.

White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 2017 Dillon Ranger District - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 08/2018 Cynthia Ebbert Trails Project Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 970-262-3458 CE [email protected] Description: The proposal is to improve trail conditions on the Dillon Ranger District through reconstruction of the Hippo Trail and creation of a new connector trail in the Salt Lick Trail System Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52061 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District, Hippo and Salt Lick trail systems.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region American Tower- East Dillon - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Paul Semmer Communications Site 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: New authorization for construction of a cellular phone comm site along I-70 between the Eisenhower Tunnel & East Dillon. The facility will be a multi-carrier facility consisting of one prefab equip shelter and 2 towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41657 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Section 25, T. 4 S., R. 77 W., 6th P.M. 5 miles east of Silverthorne on I-70 at mile marker 211 on the south side of the highway. Site is within the highway right-of-way. Breckenridge Ski Resort 2017 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/05/2017 06/2017 Samuel Massman Summer Construction CE - Special use management 970-827-5162 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Breckenridge Ski Resort proposes to replace the Falcon Chairlift on Peak 10, construct a storage building on Peak 7 and improve its communication infrastructure. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51100 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All projects are within the Breckenridge Special Use Permit. Dillon Ranger District - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/10/2017 05/2017 Hillary Santana Recreation Events 5-year - Special use management 970-945-3202 permits [email protected] CE Description: Proposal is to reissue seven recreation event special use permits under terms not to exceed five years. These *UPDATED* permits are for multiple events that have been previously authorized on the Dillon District and are in full compliance w/ previous permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47228 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads: Pennsylvania Gulch, Boreas Pass, Humbug Hill, Sally Barber, Prospect Hill, Trails: Peaks, Mt. Pride Mine, Little French Gulch, Spruce Creek, Wheeler, Miners Creek, Bakers Tank, Mount Royal,.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Fremont Pass Recreation Path - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Samuel Massman Extension - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 970-827-5162 EA 03/31/2016 [email protected] Description: Proposal to extend the paved recreation path south from Copper Mountain approximately three miles south towards Fremont Pass parallel to State Highway 91. The path would be maintained and operated by Summit County under a special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49071 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Ski Area Far East Parking Lot and runs south along Ten Mile Creek and State Highway 91 approx. 3 miles to just south of Graveline Gulch where Highway 91 widens from two to three lanes. Green Mtn Reservoir- Shoreline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Paul Semmer Erosion Control - Temp Permit Scoping Start 03/23/2017 970-262-3448 [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of temporary special use permit for placement of rip-rap and slope stabilization for 200 feet of shoreline on the west side of Green Mountain Reservoir. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SE4 SEC14, T2S, R80W, 6TH PM, SUMMIT COUNTY, CO. Federal lands adjacent to 0083 Happy Landing Drive, Green Mountain. Trespass and encroachment structures on National Forest land in Illinois Gulch located east of the town of Brecken. Keystone Ski Resort 2017 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/05/2017 06/2017 Samuel Massman Summer Construction CE - Special use management 970-827-5162 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Keystone Ski Resort proposes to replace the Montezuma Chairlift, renovate LaBonte's Restaurant, improve the Spring Dipper ski trail, rebuild the Boy Scout mountain bike trail, and improve its communication infrastructure. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51099 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - 39?34'44.79"N; 105?56'28.31"W. All projects are within the Keystone Ski Resort Special Use Permit.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Shadow Creek Ranch - Smith - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Paul Semmer Ditch No. 2 Scoping Start 12/31/2013 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: New authorization for operating and maintaining an existing irrigation ditch (Smith Ditch No. 2) that was previously authorized and expired in 1980. the ditch diverts water from Deep Creek to the Shadow Creek Ranch. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43306 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Sections 7 & 18, T2S, R80W and Sections 13 & 24, T2S, R81W, 6th P.M. immediately west and adjacent to Shadow Creek Ranch. Special Use Permit Reissuance - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/14/2017 04/2017 Jackie Brown for two Rafting Priority - Special use management 970-262-3453 Outfitter/Guide Permits [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to issue Hammer Adventures Inc.and The Adventure Company and Arkansas Valley Adventures, LLC *UPDATED* special use permits for a term of up to ten years authorizing guided white water rafting on the Blue River in Silverthorne Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51680 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. on the Blue River in Silverthorne, Colorado on the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest. Wentzell Trespass Structure - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/04/2017 04/2017 Paul Semmer Removal-Temp Permit 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Temporary construction activities include parking, staging and use of heavy equipment (back hoe, dump truck, and pick-up trucks) and materials associated with removal of trespass property including restoration of disturbed area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51466 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NE4 Sec 9, T7S, R77W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Trespass and encroachment structures on National Forest land in Illinois Gulch located east of the town of Breckenridge.

White River National Forest East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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White River National Forest East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Competitive or Direct Sale of - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Carole Huey Four Administrative Parcels in 970-945-3219 Eagle [email protected] CE Description: To offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale to Eagle County 4 administrative use parcels totalling 8.48 acres and associated improvements located in Eagle, CO under the authority of the FS Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sec. 5 of T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M., warranty deed recorded Feb. 9, 1950 in Bk 135 on Pg 85 (Parent Parcel); Bk 0114, Pg 0506; Bk 135, Pg 85 (Parent Parcel); recorded Jan. 6, 1967 in Bk 0203, Pg 0047. Within the Township of Eagle. EagleVail Trail Extension - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Paula Peterson Project Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 970-827-5159 CE [email protected] Description: The Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, WRNF is seeking comments on the proposed construction of a non- motorized trail. The proposed action aims to create a more sustainable trail system, enhance visitor opportunities, and improve trail connectivy. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52056 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project would connect the Stone Creek Trail #2349 to the Meadow Mountain Trail #2124 along with other minor trail reroute adjustments in the vicinity of the project. Hardscrabble Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Shelby Limberis EA - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-827-5161 (other than forest products) 04/25/2016 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Eagle/Holy Cross RD is proposing to implement approx. 1682 acres of vegetation management activities in the Hardscrabble area. Potential treatments include clearcuts, pre-commercial thinning, patch clearcuts, salvage and overstory removal. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41673 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sections 3-11, 15- 17, 20-23, 26 and 27, T6S, R84W; Sections 1, 2 and 12, T6S, R85W; Section 6, T7S, R85W and Section 11, T7S, R85W. Two geographic locations have been identified south of Eagle; Hardscrabble Mtn and adjacent to the town of Fulford.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Beaver Creek Chair 5 - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/16/2017 05/2017 Max Forgensi Replacement CE 435-636-3335 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replacement of the Drink of Water Lift (Chair #5) at Beaver Creek Resort. The current double chairlift is proposed to be replaced with a high speed quad. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51112 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T. 5S R. 31W Section 31. Located within the existing Beaver Creek Resort Special Use Permit Area. Vail Chair 11 Replacement and - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/30/2017 07/2017 Max Forgensi Adventure Ridge Improvements 435-636-3335 2017 [email protected] CE Description: Replacement of the Northwoods Lift (Chair #11) at Vail Resort. The project proposal includes the construction of *UPDATED* fourteen small shade canopies and tents around Adventure Ridge. These Adventure Ridge Improvements are permanent seasonal structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51113 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located within the existing Vail Resort Special Use Permit Area.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Greater Aspen Abandoned Mine - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 06/22/2017 07/2017 Olivia Garcia Lands Safety Closure Project 970-945-3220 2017 [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to implement the demolition and removal of eight (8) unauthorized structures, a former mining road *UPDATED* (3,000 lineal feet) and access bridge on former unpatented mining claims on Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52164 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T10S, R84W Sec 22 (Warren Lakes); T10S, R85W Sec 18 (Snowmass Mountain); T11S, R85W Sec 15 (Conundrum Creek); T12S R83W Sec 1 (along Petroleum/Anderson Lakes); and T12S R84W Sec 12 (Lincoln Creek). former unpatented mining claims on the White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. Issue a Permit to the City of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 06/2017 Carole Huey Aspen for expansion of a Bike Scoping Start 01/16/2017 970-945-3219 Path [email protected] CE Description: The City of Aspen would like to widen the existing bike path (to eight feet in width) on Hallam St. This would set back the path a bit further away from Hwy 82, thus making it safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Section 12, T10S R85 W, 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin County, CO. Hallam Street (between Blocks 8 and 9), Aspen CO. Washington Carver LLC and - Road management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 James Kirschvink Jason Gregg - Land Access Scoping Start 08/11/2015 970-404-3153 Permits on Richmond Ridge [email protected] CE Description: Winter Snowmobile access to the Washington Parcel USMS #5964, and the Iron Silver Placer USMS #5963; Cross-country construction access to the Washington Parcel with no permanent road construction, and summer road access to the Iron Silver Parcel Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - N1/2 Sec. 30, NE1/4 Sec. 31, T.10S, R.84W, 6th PM, Pitkin County, CO. These Parcels are 1/4 mile south of the top of the Aspen Mountain Gondola on Richmond Ridge.

White River National Forest West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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White River National Forest West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region David Saleh and Moeller Creek, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 04/2017 Richard Haskins LLC road use authorization Scoping Start 12/19/2016 970-625-6843 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize use of an existing road crossing National Forest Lands to access private properties owned by Moeller Creek, LLC and David Saleh. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 90 West, Section 17 and 19, 6th P.M. approximately 21 miles east of Meeker, Colorado. North Elk Creek Fish Barrier - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2017 08/2017 Robert Ramey Project Scoping Start 02/16/2017 970-625-6849 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a permanent barrier to upstream fish passage on the mainstem of North Elk Creek, on Forest Service land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51028 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - T2S R92W S13. About 15 miles east of Meeker, Colorado, off of County Road 8, via North Elk Creek Road (FS 2-54.1), through Elk Creek Ranch and what this document will refer to as the Balcomb inholding. South Fork Area Improvement - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/25/2017 05/2017 Victoria Houser Project - Facility management 970-878-6013 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposed recreation improvement activities in the South Fork Campground and Spring Cave areas including campground parking area replacement, campground area revegetation, bridge renovation, & trail construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48109 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - T 2 S, R 90 W, Section 19. The South Fork Campground is located approximately 12 miles south of the town of Buford, Colorado at the end of Rio Blanco County 10 on the South Fork White River.

White River National Forest West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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White River National Forest West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Battlement Reservoir #1 Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2017 10/2017 Robert Ramey CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 08/23/2016 970-6245-6849 [email protected] Description: Proposal to mitigate water loss through sinkholes identified within Battlement Reservoir #1 and maintain Colorado River cutthroat trout habitat. Would be implemented in a partnership with CPW in the fall when water levels are low. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50089 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Garfield County, Colorado, in T8S R95W S12, T8S R94W S7. Location is approximately 5 miles south-southwest of Battlement Mesa, Colorado and is accessible via FR 847 or the Battlement Trail. Location is approximately 5 miles south- southwest of Battlement Mesa, Colorado and is accessible via FR 847 or the Battlement Trail in Garfield County. Lava Boulder Creek Exploratory - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Jason Gross Well 970-876-9046 EA [email protected] Description: Antero Resources is requesting to construct one well pad and to drill up to four wells on Federal lease #COC- 66708. On Hold awaiting BLM leasing decision. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28966 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T8S, R90W, Section 17. East Divide Creek, approximately 20 miles southeast of Silt, CO. Rifle Creek Grazing Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Lydia LaBelle de Rios Analysis Objection Period Legal Notice 970-625-2371 EA 06/22/2017 [email protected] Description: This analysis is to determine whether to continue permitting livestock grazing on all, none, or some portion of the Rifle Creek Grazing Allotment. If authorized, grazing would be managed in a manner that maintains or moves towards desired conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47452 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T 3 S, R 94 W, and R 93 W. The Rifle grazing allotment is N of the Rifle Ranger District and the Rifle gap State park, off of Buford New Castle Road, going W toward Coulter Mesa.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Teepee Park Ranch Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 10/2017 Jason Gross Environmental Analysis Comment Period Public Notice 970-876-9046 EA 04/06/2017 [email protected] Description: Proposal to allow CPX to construct an approx. 0.75-mile-long access road, continue commercial use of FS 824 between CPX' privately owned parcels, construct approx.. 1.55 miles of underground pipelines, & make improvements to Beaver Creek Trailhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49924 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Township 7 South, Range 94 West, Sections 24 and 25. FS 824 between CPX%u2019s noncontiguous, privately owned parcels of land in Township 7 South, Range 94 West, Sections 24 and 25. Travel Mgmt Plan Rev BNC - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kyle Grambley Corridor Cliff/Meadow Lake, - Road management 970-625-6852 Mansfield/Clark Point and [email protected] Clinetop Cow Camp Description: Provide access from campsites to the BNC motorized trail system. EA Provide access to Clark Ridge by allowing mixed motorized use on a sect. of BNC road. Correct designations and mapping errors providing motorized and non-motorized trail opportunities Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40525 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - NFSR 860 - Section 19, T3S, R91W and Sections 24, 25 and 36, T3S, R92W; NFSR 822 - Sections 10, 15, 22, T3S, R91W; NFSR 245 ¿ Sections 3 and 10, T3S, R91W: NFSR 819 ¿ Sections 5 and 6, T4S, R91W. Buford New Castle Road Corridor, Clark Ridge, Lake Park, Homestead, Cliff/Meadow Lake, Mansfield/Clark Point and Clinetop Cow Camp areas located approximately 12 to 17 miles north and NW of New Castle.

White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Bowles Ditch and Pipeline - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A James Kirschvink Authorization 970-404-3153 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of expired SU Permit for a spring development and pipeline approx. 1300 feet long. Also for a ditch for supplying water to fish ponds on private lands that is approx. 200 feet long. The permit will continuee to have a 10 foot wide use area Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32474 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Sections 20 & 21, T8S, R83W,6PM. Fryingpan road.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Colorado Parks and Wildlife - - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 04/2018 Michael Braudis Kelly Springs Pipeline - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 05/2017 970-404-3153 CE [email protected] Description: CPW is planning to abandon a portion of an irrigation ditch and put the water into a 3070' pipeline. The pipeline will be under an existing road. The water will be used to irrigate a pasture for enhancing deer and elk habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51904 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - S1/2 Sec.31, T.7S, R.86W, 6th PM, Eagle County, Colorado. This pipeline project is located adjacent to the Basalt State Wildlife Area, just north of Basalt, Colorado. Crooked Creek Barrier - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2017 07/2017 Robert Ramey Modification and Cutthroat Scoping Start 07/22/2016 970-878-6012 Restoration [email protected] CE Description: The USFS and CPW are proposing a cutthroat restoration project on Crooked and Little Lime Creeks. Actions include construction of fish barrier(s), removing whirling disease infected trout, and reintroducing native trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49656 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T7S R83W S10,11,14-17,19-22,28. Approx. 6.5 NNE of Thomasville. From the headwaters of Little Lime and Crooked Creeks to Crooked Creek Reservoir & downstream on Little Lime Creek to within 1/4 mile of its confluence with Lime Creek. Crystal River Wildland Urban - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2018 05/2018 James Genung Interface (WUI) Fuels Reduction Est. Scoping Start 09/2017 970-404-3150 Project [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to use mechanical treatment to reduce hazardous fuel loadings in the wildland urban interface. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51886 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located in the Crystal River Valley in Pitkin and Gunnison Counties on the White River National Forest.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region El Jebel Administrative Sites, - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Carole Huey Upper and Lower Parcels, NOI in Federal Register 970-945-3219 Conveyance Project 12/07/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2017 Description: Proposal to sell two adjacent parcels of land (approx. 40 acres and 30 acres in size), and the associated water rights and mineral estate in El Jebel, Colo. pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2015. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50663 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian T. 8 S., R. 87 W. N1/2 of Sec. 3, NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec. 4. The Lower Parcel is approximately 40 acres and is predominantly riparian in nature and the Upper Parcel is approximately 30 acres and consists of three residences, one mobile home pad, horse pastures. Pitkin County Colorado - - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A James Kirschvink Elephant Hill Communication 970-404-3153 Site Rebuild [email protected] CE Description: Pitkin County is proposing to rebuild the Elephant Hill Communication facility. A second surface and shallow- *UPDATED* buried powerline, new towers,solar panels, and building are proposed. The use may include cell phones and Internet S.P. at a future date. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51699 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - The Elephant Hill Communication site is located approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale off of CSH133. NW 1/4 Sec.33, T9S, R88W, 6th PM, Pitkin County, CO. Elephant Hill (AKA: Mountain) is located approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale on CSH133. It is just south of Avalanche Creek.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Seven Castles Creek Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2017 05/2017 James Kirschvink Association, Inc. - Road - Road management Est. Scoping Start 11/2016 970-404-3153 authorization [email protected] CE Description: Seven Castles Creek Road Association, Inc. is seeking authorization of an existing road servicing a small subdivision near mile marker 4 and north of the Frying Pan Road. A small portion, approximately 400ft is on National Forest System lands. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec.2, T.8S. R.86W., 6th PM, Eagle County, Colorado. The road is at mm 4 on the Frying Pan Road, east of Basalt, Colorado. National Forest System lands begins approximately 150ft from the edge of the highway, and runs approximately 400ft to State land. Snowmass Ski Area 2017 - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/14/2017 06/2017 Monte Lutterman Projects 970-404-3164 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal from Aspen Skiing Company for the 2017 summer construction season to construct a Ski Patrol Facility at the top of Sam's Knob, expand the footprint of the Sam's Smokehouse Restaurant, and install two underground fiber-optics utility lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51020 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowmass Ski Area Special Use Permit. Sunlight Peak User's - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 James Kirschvink Association - Road Permit - Road management Scoping Start 07/19/2016 970-404-3153 CE [email protected] Description: Permit authorizing general maintenance and road improvements on FSR 318 & FSR 318.1N

Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Portions of Sections: 19,30,31,32, T.7S., R.89W, 6th PM, Garfield County, Colorado. Sunlight Peak is approximately 10 miles SSW from Glenwood Springs, CO and is accessed by the Four-Mile Road (Garfield CR 117) and Forest Service Road 300.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Town of Carbondale, Colorado: - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 James Kirschvink Nettle Creek Water Treatment Scoping Start 03/22/2017 970-404-3153 Facility Permit Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Re-issuance of expired special use permit SOP 109501 to the Town of Carbondale, Colorado for use of its water treatment facility and associated spring boxes, pipelines, buildings, tanks and other structures. Expired BLM easement C-0108815 is included Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51838 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Portions of Sec.10, T.9S, R.88W, 6th PM, Pitkin County, CO. The Nettle Creek Water Treatment Facility is on NFSL., and is accessed from Nettle Creek Road located approximately 8 miles south of Carbondale on CSH133.

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