Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 White River National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 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:05/2017 06/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 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 Scoping Start 11/03/2016 970-404-3163 Use Management Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 01/2017 *UPDATED* 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 Richard Haskins Project - Ute Rife to Collbran Scoping Start 10/23/2016 970-625-6843 Line 3014 [email protected] CE Description: The Xcel Enegry line capacity project involves the replacement of five structures, installation of two mid-span *NEW LISTING* structures, and conductor splicing at four structures along line 3014, a 138 kV line linking Ute Rife Substation to Collbran Substation. 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 - Sec. 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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Ajax Adventure Camp Special - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Erin Carey Use Permit Environmental - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 202-644-4592 Assessment 04/07/2016 [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. 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). 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.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Buford/New Castle Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2017 09/2017 Brett Crary EA - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-328-5899 (other than forest products) 11/19/2015 [email protected] - 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. 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] *UPDATED* 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.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Golden Peak Improvements - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Max Forgensi 2016 Est. NOI in Federal Register 435-636-3335 EIS 01/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 01/2017 970-827-5159 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. 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.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Snowmass Multi-Season - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Roger Poirier Recreation Projects DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-827-5157 EIS 11/25/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2017 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] *UPDATED* - 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. Vail Pass Bicycle Delivery - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Ken Waugh Special Use Authorizations - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 970-262-3446 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Western Adventures, Inc. (WAI) - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/05/2016 12/2016 Erin Carey Priority Special Use Permit - Special use management 970-404-3163 Reissuance [email protected] EA Description: WAI's priority special use permit expired on May 31, 2015. WAI proposes changes to their long-standing *UPDATED* operations and changes the intensity of use. This project analysis is required to issue a new recreation special uses authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47743 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Guided snowmobile tours would occur in the areas of Larkspur Mountain, Red Canyon, and Kobey Park. Permittee would utilize National Forest System Road 103.2 to access these areas. 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 American Tower- A-Basin - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Paul Semmer Communications Site 970-262-3448 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: New authorization for construction of cellular phone comm site along US Highway 6 between Loveland Pass and Keystone (A-Basin). The facility will be multi-carrier facility consisting of one prefabricated equipment shelter and two towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41658 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Section 2, T. 5 S., R. 76 W., 6th P.M. Adjacent to US Highway 6 right-of-way immediately south and east of A-Basin Ski Area.

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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. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/18/2016 12/2016 Matthew Ehrman Projects 970-945-3212 EIS [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Projects include the development on the Beavers area, installation of a surface lift at the top of Zuma Bowl and summer uses. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41664 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Copper Mountain Resort - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Roger Poirier Recreation Enhancement Objection Period Legal Notice 970-827-5157 Projects 12/13/2016 [email protected] EA Description: Year-round recreation projects at Copper Mountain: (1) additional snowmaking coverage on West Encore and *UPDATED* Collage trails; (2) construction of a year-round alpine coaster; (3) and a new mountain bike trail east of the American Eagle chairlift. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48633 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Resort, Summit County, CO.

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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 Dillon Ranger District - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Ken Waugh Recreation Events 5-year - Special use management Scoping Start 08/03/2015 970-262-3446 permits [email protected] CE Description: The proposal is to reclassify nine annual re-occurring Recreation Event Special Use Permits and re-issue on a *UPDATED* five-year term permit. These permits are not for new activities and have been authorized on the Dillon District for more than ten years. 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,. Dillon-Malta 230 kV Electric - Land ownership management Completed Actual: 03/24/2016 03/2016 Paul Semmer Transmission Line - Special use management 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of special use permit to Xcel Energy for the existing 230kV electric transmission line from Dillon Substation, to the Malta Substation. The permit was originally issued in 1978, reissued in 1983, and expired in 2008. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=27743 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NF lands on the WR and Pike/San Isabel National Forests in Townships 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 South, all in Range 77 West of the 6th PM and in Township 10 South Range 78 West of the 6th PM., CO. The project includes approximately 20 miles of an existing 230kV overhead electric transmission line from the Dillon Substation (near the Summit County Landfill), to the Malta Substation. 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] *UPDATED* 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.

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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 Lancaster Mine CERCLA - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Olivia Garcia Removal Action Scoping Start 01/31/2014 970-945-3220 CE [email protected] Description: The FS & the CO DOR, Mining, & Safety will be conducting final restoration work on the Lancaster Mine. Prior work has confirmed the presence of elevated lead & arsenic in the mine waste and zinc & lead in surface water below the mine. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43594 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T5S, R76W, Sections 25 & 26. Less than 1/2 mile due north from the Town of Montezuma. Lower Snake WUI Project - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 07/2017 Shelby Limberis CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 970-827-5161 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Dillon Ranger District proposes to implement approx. 1250 acres of vegetation management and fuel reduction activities that reduces the extent of and increases resilience to current and potential insect and disease infestations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46192 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Portions of sections 7, 18, 21, 22, 30 and 31; Township 5 South, Range 76 West Portions of sections 13-16, 23-26, 29-32 and 36; Township 5 South, Range 77 West Portions of sections 6-10, 16 and 17;. In Summit County, CO, near the town of Keystone. In the Frey Gulch area, in Keystone Gulch, along the Montezuma rd, and on Tenderfoot Mtn and Swan Mtn Rd. formerly "Keystone Forest Health and Fuels". 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] *UPDATED* 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.

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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 Tucker Lift realignment at - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Samuel Massman Copper Mountain 970-827-5162 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Installation of the Tucker Lift was approved for construction in the 2006 Copper Mtn. Trail and Facilities EIS. This project analyzes the changed alignment. Tucker Lift was scoped with mountain bike trail, but removed from that analysis. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Resort.

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 *UPDATED* 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. Hardscrabble Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Shelby Limberis EA - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-827-5161 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) 04/25/2016 - 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 AT&T Tigiwon Cell Site - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A David Neely CE 970-328-5860 (Eagle), 970-827-5150 (Holy *UPDATED* Cross) [email protected] Description: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) has proposed to install a cellular facility along the Tigiwon Road.

Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Section 14, T.4 S., R. 81 W., 6th P.M. Along the Tigiwon Road. New Cingular Deming Mtn - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A David Neely Cellular Facility 970-328-5860 (Eagle), CE 970-827-5150 (Holy Cross) *UPDATED* [email protected] Description: New auth for construction of a cell phone comm site along I-70 on the West Side of Vail Pass between the Shrine Pass Comm Site and East Vail comm site. The facility will be multi-carrier facility consisting of 1 prefab equipment shelter & 1 tower Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Section 28, T.5 S., R.89 W., 6th P.M. Adjacent to Interstate 70 on the West side of Vail Pass.

White River National Forest West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Hunter Creek-Smuggler - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/01/2014 05/2014 Martha Moran Mountain Cooperative Plan - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 970-945-3312 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: ACES, City of Aspen, & Pitkin Co. want to implement projects in the study area east of Aspen. Projects include improvements to the rec trail network, forest health & habitat quality, road network, & outdoor ed. The study area is about 4,681 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41413 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Area encompassing Smuggler Mtn. and Hunter Creek Valley immediately east of the city of Aspen.

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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 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 Hilltop 2F2 Ranch, LLC - Bear - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/20/2016 10/2016 Richard Haskins Springs Water Collection 970-625-6843 Repair Project [email protected] CE Description: Authorize repair work on the water collection system at Bear Springs. Operation and Maintenance of Bear Springs *NEW LISTING* is authorized under an Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Watering System Easement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50457 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 94 W., Section 20. 10 miles southwest of Rifle, Colorado. Horst and Sandra J. Rick - - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/02/2016 10/2016 Richard Haskins Spring and Pipeline Special Use 970-625-6843 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Authorize issuance of a special use permit to Horst and Sandra J. Rick for the operation and maintenance of *UPDATED* existing spring development and waterline. This has been in use since at least 1978. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49598 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 90 W., Section 23. 23 miles east of Meeker, Colorado.

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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 Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/30/2016 10/2016 Mary Gillespie and Deer Creek Sheep and Goat 970-878-6015 Grazing Allotments [email protected] EA Description: The proposal is to re-authorize sheep grazing on the Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek allotments *UPDATED* and identify resource management opportunities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44050 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Moffat, Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 90 West, Sections 7-10, 15-22, and 29-32 Township 2 North, Range 90 West, Sections 5-8 and 18 Township 2 North, Range 91 West, Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12. The allotments are located on the extreme north side of the Blanco Ranger District, accessed by State Highway 13 to Moffat County Road 41 that turns into Rio Blanco County Road 58. Seven Lakes Lodge - Water - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/01/2016 10/2016 Richard Haskins Related Special Use Permit 970-625-6843 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize issuance of a special use permit to Seven Lakes Lodge for the operation and maintenance of irrigation ditches, spring developments, water pipelines, road and a lake. These facilities have been in use for at least 40 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49597 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - T. 2 S., R. 91 W., Section 5 and 6. 16 miles southeast of Meeker, Colorado. South Fork Area Improvement - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Victoria Houser Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 970-878-6013 EA - Facility management 04/21/2016 [email protected] Description: Proposed recreation improvement activities in the South Fork Campground and Spring Cave areas including installation of a cave entrance gate, 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 and Spring Cave areas are 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] *UPDATED* 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. CPX Piceance Holdings, LLC - - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/20/2016 12/2016 Richard Haskins Natural Gas Pipeline Special 970-625-6843 Use Permit [email protected] CE Description: Authorize issuance of a special use permit to CPX Piceance Holdings, LLC for the operation and maintenance of *UPDATED* an existing natural gas pipeline crossing forest service lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49599 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 94 W., Section 24 and 25. 8 miles southwest of Rifle, Colorado. 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.

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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 Rifle Creek Grazing Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Lydia LaBelle de Rios Analysis Scoping Start 08/04/2015 970-625-2371 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 01/2017 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. 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 09/06/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.

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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 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. Competitive or Direct Sale of El - Land ownership management Cancelled N/A N/A Carole Huey Jebel "Tree Farm" 970-945-3219 Administrative Property [email protected] CE Description: Offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale to a governmental organization 20 acres of land with four *UPDATED* houses. This action will be carried out under the authority of the FS FRE Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54). Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - N1/2 of Sec. 3, NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec. 4, T. 8 S., R. 87 W., 6th P.M. to the west of Crown Mountain Park, to the south of Valley Road, and to the north of the Roaring Fork river in El Jebel. 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 *UPDATED* 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.

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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 *NEW LISTING* 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. Hubbard Cave entry gate - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Philip Nyland CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 08/09/2016 970-963-2266 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to protect the cave and bat colony that uses the cave from White Nose Syndrome and human disturbances by installing a combination of bat-friendly grates and gates at the three entrances of Hubbard (Hubbard's) Cave. Gates allow human entry. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49989 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T6 R88 Sec 4, NW1/4. Hubbard Cave is located approximately 6 miles east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on the south rim of Glenwood Canyon, Garfield County, off Forest System Road 535. 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.

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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 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] *UPDATED* 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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