Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015 San Juan 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 In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Christopher Wehrli Administration Right-of-Way DEIS NOA in Federal Register 435-896-1053 Maintenance and 09/27/2013 [email protected] Reauthorization Project Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 01/2015 Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Tri-State Montrose-Nucla- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 04/2016 Liz Mauch Cahone Transmission Comment Period Public Notice 970-242-8211 Improvement Project 05/05/2014 [email protected] EA Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 09/2015 Description: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is proposing to rebuild the existing Montrose-Nucla- Cahone 115-kV transmission line to operate at 230-kV. The BLM is the lead agency and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency. Web Link: http://blm.gov/dvld Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing Tri-State transmission corridor on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnsion and San Juan National Forests, Southwestern Distrct Bureau of Land Management and private lands.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Wilson Peak Land Exchange - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Dee Closson EA Comment Period Public Notice 970-327-4261 X4341 11/22/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2015 Description: Non-federal Parties propose to convey five separate parcels of non-federal land containing a total of approximately 681 acres to the United States in exchange for four federal properties containing a total of approximately 303 acres of equal value. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43154 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Non-federal: T41N, R10W, sec 4-5; T42N, R10W, sec 31-33; T43N, R1E, sec 1-2 ; T41N, R9W, sec 3&10 ; T42N, R9W, sec 15, 21, 22 & 28 Federal: T42N, R9W, sec. 17, 20-22, 28; T42 N, R10, sec 18. Non-federal parcels: Upper Silver Pick Basin,Elk Creek Basin, Cochetopa Creek, Yellow Mountain, and Alta Lakes. Federal parcels: near State Highway 145, Alta Lakes and Wilson Mesa.
San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Abandoned Mine Lands - Silver - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Mary Blanchard Needle Mine Group Closures - Minerals and Geology Est. Scoping Start 01/2015 970-385-1319 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Closure of up to ten mine adits and/or shafts for public safety reasons. Closure methods could include back-filling or metal grates. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45967 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T38N R7W, T39N R7W. Weminuche Wilderness northeast of Durango: Silver Mesa, Chicago Basin and Vallecito Basin areas.
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San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest Health - Fosset - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2015 06/2015 Craig Sullivan Gulch/Northern HDs Ecosystem - Forest products Objection Period Legal Notice 970-884-1422 Restoration Project - Vegetation management 09/26/2014 [email protected] EA (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Thin approximately 3300 acres to alter vegetation to maintain condition classes that support desirable fire behavior, and increase forest and ecosystem diversity and resilience to disturbance. Use prescribed fire on 13,000 acres for same purpose Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43000 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, La Plata. LEGAL - T34-35N, R5-6W. Mechanical Treatements in the Fosset Gulch area west of Bayfield. Prescribed fire treatments in much of the HD Mountains area, including Sauls Creek, Armstrong Canyon, and Fosset Gulch areas. Forest Health - Vallecito - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 11/04/2014 04/2015 Gretchen Fitzgerald Reforestation (other than forest products) 970-884-1435 CE [email protected] Description: Reforest approximately 800 acres of the Missionary Ridge Fire burn area around Vallecito Lake with ponderosa pine and Douglas fir seedlings over a three year period. Planting will occur in the spring of each year. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44793 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R6W Sections 6,7,8,9,20. Within 1/2 mile of roads surrounding Vallecito Reservoir. Lands - Trimble Administrative - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Lynn Wodell Site Sale - Facility management Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015 970-884-1433 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Sale of the San Juan National Forest Trimble Administrative Site under competitive bidding procedures. Approximately 20 acres. The property consists of land plus three garage-type structures and miscellaneous sheds. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45948 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N, R9W, section 15 E1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4, N.M.P.M. Parcel address is 373 County Road 252. Approximately 8 miles north of Durango, east of Highway 550 on County Road 252 (Trimble Lane).
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San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Minerals - Elm Ridge - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Walter Brown Resources Five Goose Creek Notice of Initiation 06/23/2014 970-385-1372 Gas Wells. Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 03/2015 Description: Determine conditions of approval for construction of 5 well pads and access roads with co-located pipelines.Total surface disturbance would be about 20 acres. Tiers to former landscape-scale EIS analysis. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35602 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T.34N., R.5W Sections 28 and 34, South of the Ute Line. Goose Creek Area of the HD mountains in Archuleta County. Minerals - Petrox Resources - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Walter Brown Bull Canyon Two Gas Wells 970-385-1372 CE [email protected] Description: Determine conditions of approval for construction of 2 well pads and access roads with co-located pipelines. Project is cancelled from the SOPA because it is authorized under the Energy Policy Act, which does not require a NEPA decision document. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44681 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T.34N., R.5W Section 16, South of the Ute Line. Bull Canyon area of the HD Mountains in Archuleta County. Range - East Creek Corral - Grazing management Completed Actual: 10/06/2014 05/2015 Mary Jones CE 970-884-1429 [email protected] Description: Construction of a 100'x100' pipe corral livestock facility with holding pens and loading chute. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45278 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R6W section 9. South of the East Creek Trailhead off of Road 852 (East Creek Road).
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San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Range - Weminuche - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 06/2016 Jared Whitmer Landscape Grazing Analysis NOI in Federal Register 970-884-1416 EIS 02/21/2012 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2015 Description: Analysis of grazing, including domestic sheep, on 13 active or vacant allotments in the Weminuche Landscape:Burnt Timber, CanyonCrk, Cave Basin, E.SilverMesa, FallCrk, FlintCrk, JohnsonCrk, Leviathan, PineR, RockCrk, Spring Gulch, and Virginia Gulch. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37578 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - T36-40N, R4-9W. From northern Missionary Ridge east through the southern Weminuche Wilderness to Pine River. Recreation - Hermosa - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Camela Hooley Landscape Recreation Facilities - Facility management 970-884-1414 and Travel Management - Road management [email protected] EA Description: Planning for developed recreation facilities like campgrounds and trailheads. Designate roads and trails for type of use allowed and seasonal restrictions. Define minimum administrative road system. Specify where dispersed camping is or isn't allowed Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43010 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - T 36-40 N; R 9-11 W. Hermosa Landscape including Lower Hermosa, Hermosa Park, Hermosa drainage, Bolam Pass, Cascade Creek, and the Chris Park/Haviland areas. Recreation - Logchutes - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 07/2015 Jed Botsford Downhill Mountain Bike Zone. Notice of Initiation 04/18/2012 970-884-1436 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 01/2015 Description: Designation of a downhill mountain bike zone in the Logchutes area, approximately 3.5 miles in length and 400 feet wide, for single-use single-direction bike travel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39041 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R10W. Logchutes Trail System on the Junction Creek Road.
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San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Recreation - Logchutes Loops - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Jed Botsford Trail Scoping Start 09/26/2014 970-884-1436 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Adopt 0.9 miles of user-made trail into the FS system in the Logchutes area. The trail will be brought up to FS standards and maintained by volunteers. Additionally, another 3.8 miles of existing closed system road will be maintained for use as trail Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45458 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R9W Sections 29, 30, 32 and T36M R10W Sections 23, 24, 25. Logchutes Trail System off of Junction Creek Road north of Durango, CO. Special Uses - American - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/22/2014 10/2014 Lynn Wodell Towers Building Installation. 970-884-1433 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of a 12 x 20 foot building at the Coal Bank Communications Site to house equipment for use on the existing tower. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45177 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T40N R8W Section 32 NWNW. Coal Bank Pass Communications Site. Special Uses - CDOT - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Lynn Wodell Avalanche Control Gun Pads 970-884-1433 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of up to four 23' x 23' x 10" concrete pads for holding an avalanche control gun. Avalanche control is currently occurring, but the concrete pads will provide more stable platforms for the equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45178 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North end of the Old Lime Creek Road about 100 feet off of US Highway 550. Three other locations to be determined.
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San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Uses - Ditch Bill - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 02/2015 Lynn Wodell Easement, Steward No. 3 Ditch Scoping Start 12/16/2014 970-884-1433 to Mark Condiotti [email protected] CE Description: Authorize an agricultural water facility under Public Law 99-545 (Colorado Ditch Bill). The ditch diverts water from *NEW LISTING* Lightner Creek for use of existing water rights on private lands. The segment of ditch on the Forest is approx. 200 feet in length. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45924 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R10W Section 32 NWNE. Lightner Creek, about 7 miles northwest of Durango. Special Uses - Ditch Bill - Regulations, Directives, On Hold N/A N/A Rebecca Smith Easements - Group #10 Orders 970-264-1521 CE [email protected] Description: Agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill"). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36958 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - T39N R4W. Weminuche Pass. Special Uses - Fracassini Well - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 02/2015 Lynn Wodell and Road Use Permit Scoping Start 09/02/2014 970-884-1433 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of an expired special use permit for a water well, well house, and water pipeline. Additionally, road use for an existing non-system road would be added to the permit to access the well. Term of the permit would be for 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45175 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R11W Section 16. La Plata Canyon. Special Uses - Morton/Zeller - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/30/2014 11/2014 Lynn Wodell Road Special Use Permit 970-884-1433 CE [email protected] Description: Reissue an expired special use permit to a new landowner for snowplowing to a private residence. The term of the permit would be for 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45176 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T38N R9W Section 25 sw1/4. Haviland Lake Road.
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San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Uses - Tri-State - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/22/2014 08/2014 Camela Hooley Powerline Cascade-to- 970-884-1414 Silverton, permit transfer & [email protected] fiber optic installation Description: Re-issue the permit for an existing powerline to new owner, Tri-State. Amend permit to authorize installation of CE fiber optics on existing poles. Will involve use of a helicopter, and temporary work areas within and adjacent to the powerline corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41432 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Powerline parallels Highway 550 between Cascade substation near Durango Mountain Resort ski area and the town of Silverton. Special Uses - Winton Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/22/2014 10/2014 Lynn Wodell Broadcasting Communication 970-884-1433 Lease Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Reissue an expired special use permit for a building and tower at the south Missionary Ridge communication site. No changes to the facilities are proposed. Reissuance would be for a 10 year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45174 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T 36N, R9W, Section 35. Southern Missionary Ridge Communications Site. Special Uses - Zink Driveway - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Lynn Wodell and Utility Corridor - Special use management 970-884-1433 EA [email protected] Description: Application for private road and utility corridors to access a single family dwelling building site on private land adjacent to the Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32849 Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 9 West, Section 28. Road is located in the Falls Creek area north of Durango.
San Juan National Forest Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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San Juan National Forest Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest Health - Burnt Ridge - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2015 06/2015 Matthew Rathbone Aspen Management Project - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-882-6814 EA (other than forest products) 05/12/2014 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2015 Description: Proposal to improve aspen age class distribution and provide commercial aspen wood product with clearcut treatments in various treatment units that total approximately 300 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40959 Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Portions of T36N, R12W, Sections 2-4 and 37N, R12W Sections 22-28, 33-36. Approximately 9 miles northeast of Mancos, Colorado in the Burnt Ridge vicinity. Minerals - Compass - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Patrick McCoy Exploration Inc. RAD 970-882-6821 Exploration Project [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to drill 2 exploratory wells. Wells to be located on existing roads and log landings whenever possible. Each hole would be 2000 feet deep and have a sump area 18x30x3 feet deep. Proposal is for exploration only. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33976 Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T36NR12W Sec. 10, 11. Horse Creek area, northeast of Mancos, Colorado. Range - Glade Landscape - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2015 05/2016 Heather Musclow Rangeland Management Est. NOI in Federal Register 435-636-3365 Analysis 01/2015 [email protected] EIS Description: Proposal to revise allotment management plans for 8 cattle allotments to improve or maintain conditions for healthy rangeland conditions of grasses, forbs and shrubs for cattle use, wildlife habitat, and watershed health. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43416 Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands north of Dolores, Colorado and east of Dove Creek, Colorado including the Mair, Brumley, Lone Mesa, Salter, Glade, Sage Hen, Long Park and Calf Allotments.
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San Juan National Forest Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Range - North Mancos EA - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Heather Musclow Project 970-882-6818 EA [email protected] Description: Analysis of grazing management practices on five allotments: Canyon, Jersey Jim, Little Bauer, Spring Creek, Turkey Creek. Analysis area is approximately 40,000 acres. Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. Approximately 15 miles north of the Town of Mancos. Range - Tenderfoot C&H - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 06/2015 Heather Musclow Allotment Objection Period Legal Notice 970-882-6818 EA 07/16/2014 [email protected] Description: Term Grazing Permit renewal and allotment analysis. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26453 Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. Approximately 24 miles NE of Dolores, CO. Drainages include Section House, School House, Tenderfoot, Estes Draw, Wildcat, and Burnette Creek. Special Uses - Atwater Water - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/29/2014 10/2014 Shauna Jensen Line 970-882-6815 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to re-issue a special use permit for approximately 300 feet of small diameter buried domestic water line.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec35T38R16W. Northwest of Cortez, Colorado. Special Uses - Boyle Spring - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/29/2014 10/2014 Shauna Jensen Box, Tank and Water Line 970-882-6815 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a new special use authorization for an existing spring box, storage tank and buried pipeline.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - W1/2, NW1/4, S26T40NR13W. Northwest of Dolores, Colorado.
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San Juan National Forest Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Uses - Cook Storage - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/29/2014 10/2014 Shauna Jensen Tank and Water Line 970-882-6815 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a special use authorization for existing storage tank and water line
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Section 13, T40N, R13W. North of Dolores, Colorado. Special Uses - Donald G. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 01/2015 Patrick McCoy Busson Private Road Easement - Road management Scoping Start 01/01/2012 970-882-7296 CE [email protected] Description: Proposed private road easement is to authorize, reconstruct, and maintain an existing native surface roadway that crosses a 1.50 mile section of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37953 Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T36N, R12W, Sec. 7 and 8. Proposed long-term easement follows the alignment of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #213 for approximately 1.1 miles from its junction with a private land parcel adjacent to Montezuma County Road. Special Uses - Montezuma - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/29/2014 10/2014 Shauna Jensen Water Company Lines 970-882-6815 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue special use authorization for existing linear right-of-way for a commercial water line on 1.32 acres Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 29 and 31, T37N, R13W. Northwest of Cortez, Colorado. Special Uses - Mountain Stone - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/29/2014 11/2014 Shauna Jensen Convenience Enclosures 970-882-6815 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue special use authorization for use of a psture and appurtenant fences
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Section 15, T38N, R14W. North of Dolores, Colorado.
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San Juan National Forest Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Uses Summit Ridge - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2015 01/2015 Shauna Jensen Water Facilities Scoping Start 07/02/2014 970-882-6815 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue a single special use authorization for existing pump station, 4-inch diameter domestic water line, and buried water tank. Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 31 and 32, T37N, R13W. East of Dolores, Colorado. Travel Management - Rico - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2015 05/2016 Deborah Kill West Dolores Roads and Trails - Recreation management Notice of Initiation 12/09/2014 970-882-6822 Project Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 04/2015 Description: Forest Service road and trail planning includes reviewing, changing or re-designating the road and trail system, including types and season of motor vehicle use, maintenance levels of open roads, and decommissioning un- needed routes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44918 Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands on either side of Hwy145 from north of Dolores, Colorado to Lizardhead pass. Includes Lone Cone, Fish Creek, Dunton Road, Bear Creek, Ryman Creek, and Lizardhead areas.
San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Chimney Rock National - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Sara Brinton Monument Management Plan NOI in Federal Register 970-264-1532 EIS 12/02/2013 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2015 Description: Produce a management plan for the Chimney Rock National Monument Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42952 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chimney Rock National Monument southwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest Health - Laughlin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:02/2015 06/2015 Sara Brinton Jackson project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/26/2014 970-264-1532 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Treatments to control further spread of insects and disease, improve forest health, increase redilience to disturbance, and complement the treatments already underway in the rest of the Jackson Mountain area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44108 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area surrounding Laughlin Park off of NFSR 037 and nearby lands. Recreation - East Fork - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Paul Blackman Dispersed Camping 307-745-2363 EA [email protected] Description: Assessment of recreation opportunities and impacts along the first 5 miles of the East Fork Road where it parallels the East Fork San Juan River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42336 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. First 5 miles of the East Fork Road (667). Recreation - Outfitter Guide - Recreation management Completed Actual: 10/01/2014 11/2014 Rosalind Wu Permit Reissuance (guided - Special use management 970-264-1529 snowmobile tours) [email protected] CE Description: The Pagosa District is proposing to reissue an outfitter and guide permit for guided snowmobile tours that expired *NEW LISTING* on 4/30/2014. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45103 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations on the Pagosa District, in Archuleta and Mineral Counties.
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San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Recreation - Outfitter and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2015 04/2015 Rosalind Wu Guide Permit Reissuance on - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 01/2015 970-264-1529 Pagosa Ranger District for 2015 [email protected] (5 permits) Description: The Pagosa Ranger District is proposing to reissue 5 outfitter & guide permits that have expired. Two permits CE provide hunting and pack trips, one provides hunting and trail rides, one provides backpacking, and one provides *NEW LISTING* fishing. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46013 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations across the Pagosa Ranger District. Roads - Chub Draw and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2015 05/2015 Christopher Phelps Gordon Creek Gravel Pit - Road management Notice of Initiation 11/07/2014 970-385-1296 Reentry and Expansion Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 03/2015 *NEW LISTING* Description: Rentry into the existing Gordon Creek gravel pit and reentry and potential expansion of the Chub Draw gravel pit to provide a local supply of aggregate material in order to rehabilitate road surfaces, campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailhead parking. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45736 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Gordon Creek - Section 19, T. 37 N., R. 2 W. NMPM; Chub Draw - Section 4, T. 37 N., R. 3 W. NMPM. The existing Gordon Creek gravel pit is 16 miles NW of Pagosa Springs off of NFSR 634. The existing Chub Draw gravel pit is 22 miles NW of Pagosa Springs off of NFSR 997. Special Uses - CenturyTel - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 04/2015 Rebecca Smith Communications Site Permit Scoping Start 02/26/2013 970-264-1521 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Permit reissuance for CenturyTel Communications Site Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41613 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. Oakbrush Hill Communications Site.
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San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Uses - Ditch Bill - Regulations, Directives, Completed Actual: 09/12/2014 10/2014 Rebecca Smith Easements Group #10b (Piedra Orders 970-264-1521 Pass Ditches) [email protected] CE Description: Three agricultural water facilities will be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill"). *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45487 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Piedra Pass.
Special Uses - LPEA Capote - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2015 03/2015 Rebecca Smith Reconductoring Project (300- Scoping Start 09/29/2014 970-264-1521 115) [email protected] CE Description: Issue a special use permit to LPEA for reconductoring an existing power line across Chimney Rock National *NEW LISTING* Monument. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45484 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along highway 151 within the Chimney Rock National Monument. Special Uses - LPEA Lake - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Rebecca Smith Capote Reconductoring Project Scoping Start 04/01/2014 970-264-1521 (PR 161) [email protected] CE Description: Issue a special use permit to LPEA for reconductoring an existing power line on NFS lands near Capote Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42848 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. east of Capote Lake along Highway 160. Special Uses - LPEA Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Rebecca Smith Reissuance for all power lines Scoping Start 08/29/2014 970-264-1521 on Pagosa District [email protected] CE Description: Issue a special use permit to LPEA for all power lines on the Pagosa District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44508 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pagosa District.
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San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Special Uses - Leche Creek - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/27/2014 01/2015 Rebecca Smith Road Access 970-264-1521 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue a special use permit for use of a Forest road Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45481 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Leche Creek Road on the Pagosa Ranger District. Special Uses - PAWSD (Pagosa - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Rebecca Smith Area Water & San.)Permit Scoping Start 08/29/2014 970-264-1521 Reissuance for all water lines [email protected] on Pagosa Dist. Description: Reissueance of special use permits for all PAWSD water lines on Pagosa District CE Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44509 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pagosa District. Watershed - Rito Blanco - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Ivan Geroy Dispersed Camping Site (other than forest products) 970-264-1534 Improvement - Watershed management [email protected] CE Description: Stream bank revegetation along approximately 100 feet of the Rito Blanco to treat impacts of dispersed camping Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44074 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T35N R1E Section 17 NMPM. East side of Pagosa Ranger District, on northwest bank of the Rito Blanco downstream of NFSR 024 road crossing. Watershed - Rito Blanco Willow - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 07/07/2014 11/2014 Ivan Geroy Planting (other than forest products) 970-264-1534 CE - Watershed management [email protected] Description: Planting native cottonwoods and shrubs to provide stream bank and floodplain stability on a short reach of the Rito Blanco. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43517 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T35N R1E Section 30 NMPM. Southeast corner of the Pagosa Ranger District on the Rito Blanco.
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San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Wildlife - Eightmile Mesa - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:03/2015 06/2015 Brandy Richardson Guzzler Est. Scoping Start 01/2015 970-264-1530 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install 1 or 2 1000-gallon guzzlers on Eightmile Mesa for wildlife Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46015 Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On Eightmile Mesa.
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