Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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:07/2018 07/2018 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Post-Flood Stream Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2017 08/2018 Cambria Armstrong CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 09/28/2015 970-295-6768 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement stream and floodplain restoration projects, for the purpose of improving watershed condition and fisheries health within the flood-impacted area on the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45878 Location: UNIT - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flood-impacted area of Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Arapaho and Roosevelt - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:02/2018 03/2018 Sarah Beck National Forest Recreational - Recreation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-295-6616 Sport Shooting Project 07/10/2015 [email protected] EA Description: The Forest Service is considering amending the Forest Plan to provide direction on recreational sport shooting activities on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46910 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Boy Scouts of America, Denver - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Jaime Oliva Area Council Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=29884 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails located within and outside the Indian Peaks/James Peak Wildernesses on the Boulder and Sulphur Ranger District's.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Kent Mountain Adventure - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Jaime Oliva Center Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for backpacking and rock climbing. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads and within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Lane Guest Ranch - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=10696 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west, east, and north of Meeker Park. House Rock and Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Meeker Park Lodge - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=10687 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west and northwest of Meeker Park. House Rock and Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. YMCA of the Rockies, Estes - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Jaime Oliva Park Center Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service purposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and within the Canyon Lakes and Sulphur Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Allenspark Recreational - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Matthew Henry Shooting Project Comment Period Public Notice 303-541-2510 EA 06/29/2011 [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32622 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4. Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado. Allenspark Water and - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson Sanitation District water Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 diversion. [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water diversion structure. The previous *NEW LISTING* authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allenspark area. American Legion water line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water line. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beaver Reservoir area. Avid4 Adventure - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for rock climbing. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Boulder County, Allenspark - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson Recycling Transfer Station 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for the Allenspark recycling transfer station which has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - section 26, township 3 north, range 73 west, 6th principal meridian. Allenspark, CO. Boulder Ranger District - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Mary Chambers Watershed Improvement EA Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 970 834 9288 EA [email protected] Description: A suite of watershed improvement projects across the Boulder District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49382 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder District. Buttonrock Collaborative - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:02/2018 07/2018 Kevin Zimlinghaus Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 303-541-2537 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: The Forest Service proposes to use a combination of manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire activities to reduce fuel loadings and restore ponderosa pine dominated stands in collaboration with other governmental agencies and landowners. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52000 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.4,5,8,9, 21 of T1N, R71W. S. CU Mountain Research Station - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Mike Johnson CE Scoping Start 08/15/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the University of Colorado, Mountain Research Station, to use and maintain facilities on NFS land for research and to conduct research studies on NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50742 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Niwot Ridge.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Colorado Division of Water - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson Resources stream gauge Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a stream gauge. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Dick area. Colorado Mountain Ranch - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=10692 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails within and outside of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. FinLand (Gregg) Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the use and maintenance of a road for access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51344 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lump Gulch.
Forsythe II Project - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 07/10/2017 07/2017 Cambria Armstrong EA (other than forest products) 970-295-6768 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance aspen and restore meadows and reduce the risk of negative effects of wildfire to the watershed in the area east of Nederland, CO and west of Gross Reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/Forsythe2 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Nederland, South of Highway 119, and west of Gross Reservoir.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Heithold Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Heithold to maintain a Forest Road for access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49761 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various.
Highlands Presbyterian Camp - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva and Retreat Center 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Allenspark, Colorado. Jay Midyette leach field - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson reauthorization Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization to continue using a leach field. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf area. Jeff and Andrea VanSambeek - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Mike Johnson access Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to private property on a road that has been closed to public use. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sawmill Road area.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Larry and Di'Anna Clark access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mammoth Gulch area. Lefthand Motorized Roads & - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2018 02/2018 Matthew Henry Trails Project - Road management Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 303-541-2510 EA [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze access and sustainable management to the Lefthand motorized roads and trails area. Due to the 2013 flood, the motorized access into the motorized trails area were severely damaged and destroyed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51312 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.2N., R71W., Sections 15,16,17,20,21,22,27,28,& 29. Luthy Access - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize use and maintenance of a road on National Forest for access to private property Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50698 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.2S., R.73W., Sec 11. Gamble Gulch. Margaret Eldredge water line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a spring box and water. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf area.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Martha Avery access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Caribou Hill area. Pryor Water Transmission Line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37965 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W, 6th P.M. Eldora Townsite. Rabbitt Cabin and Access - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a cabin and access to the cabin for a period of 10 years while a permanent resolution to the encroachment is found. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49760 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Castle Gulch in Lefthand Canyon. Randy Oxley water line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a water line to provide water to private property Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jamestown area.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Rocky Mountain Pathways - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Jaime Oliva Ranch Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Taylor Mountain Trail #932; Bright Trail #921. Singletrack Mountain Bike - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Jaime Oliva Adventures Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountain biking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=29881 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1 S, R73W, Sec 23, 24, 26, and 27. T1 S, R72W, Sec 9, 10, 16, 17, and 20. The project area is located in the West Magnolia area on FS System trails and roads. The area is 1 mile south of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West and East, from the Peak to Peak Highway. Steve Barrow access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. county road 100J. Sundance Stables - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=18634 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24,26, and 27 of Township 1 south, Range 73W, 6th PM. One mile due south of the town of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West, and west of the Peak to Peak Highway.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Teresa Bach access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for access to private property on an existing road.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Caribou Hill area. The Old Gallery parking - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize parking for The Old Gallery near the Allenspark Recycling Transfer Station. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - section 26, township 3 north, range 73 west, 6th principal meridian. Allenspark, CO. Tregae Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize use and maintenance of a Forest Road for access to private property Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51343 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Emory Road.
Watson septic tank - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for a septic system that has expired. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48446 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations on Boulder Ranger District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Wild Bear Center for Nature - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Jaime Oliva Discovery Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32982 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Xcel Energy- Tungsten to - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Mike Johnson Bobtail new gas line Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a gas pipeline.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Magnolia Road, down county road 97, down South Beaver Creek Road, down highway 119, down Dory Hill Road to Central City.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Authorization for County Road - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 03/2018 Michele White 44H Reconstruction - Special use management Scoping Start 08/10/2017 970-295-6654 EA - Road management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 10/2017 Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Larimer County to reconstruct CR 44H ("Buckhorn road"), which was damaged in the flood of September 2013. Larimer County has an easement and segments of the road on NFS land are proposed to be realigned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50401 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 71 West, sections 16, 17,18 and T. 7N., R72W., sections 13, 14. Buckhorn road, northwest of Masonville CO.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Authorization for Larimer - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Michele White County Road 47 Reconstruction Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 970-295-6654 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Due to the 2013 flood, county road 47 was damaged. The Forest Service proposes to issue a temporary road construction permit with an operation plan to allow for staging areas and after construction an easement would be issued to Larimer County. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46614 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located off Colorado Highway 36, Township 4 North, 71 and 72 West. Accesses Big Elk Meadows subdivision and Forest land. Estes Park Outfitters Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/16/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hunting, horseback rides and snowcat tours to replace an existing expiring authorization with no changes in locations, activities or allocated use Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50387 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area; portions of the Indian Peaks Wilderness; south end of Canyon Lakes Ranger District and north end of Boulder Ranger District. Estes Park Running Club - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Jon Halverson Special Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/16/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for the Estes Trail Ascent running race event to replace an existing expiring short-term authorization with no changes in location or activity. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - 6th PM, T 5N, R 72W, Sections 34, 35 & 36. Pole Hill Road - Panorama Peak area near Estes Park.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Husted-Maitland Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 02/2018 Patti Turecek Exchange Comment Period Public Notice 970-295-6656 EA 02/10/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes an exchange of approx. 356 acres of Forest Service land for approx. 367 acres of non-Federal land plus 1.44 acres for public trail easement, trailhead and parking area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48335 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 72 West,secs. 3, 10; T.6N,R71W, secs. 31, 32, 36 (Forest Service lands); T.5N, R72W, sec.2; T.7N, R72W, sec.14; T6N,R72W, secs. 9,10,15; T6N,R71W, sec. 32 (Non-Federal lands). Proposed exchange parcels are west of Drake, Colorado and east of Estes Park, CO; one parcel is located off Buckhorn road (County road 44H) along Crystal Mtn road. Larimer County Emergency - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/25/2017 07/2017 Katie Donahue Flood Warning System 540-984-4101 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Larimer County proposes to install two 22 foot high repeaters for a flood warning and monitoring system on Panorama Peak and Storm Mountain. A gate is proposed to be installed on the unauthorized road leading to the repeater site on Storm Mountain. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T6N, R72W, Section 22 and T5N, R72W, Section 36. Panorama Peak and Storm Mountain. Post-Flood Trail Restoration - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Cannon CE - Watershed management 970-295-6722 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to repair, reconstruct and restore flood-impacted trails on CLRD including but not limited to Fox Creek, West Creek and Homestead Meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47240 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trails within flood-impacted area on CLRD.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Ravencrest Chalet Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jon Halverson Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking, rock climbing/rapelling and mountain biking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area. Ridgetrack Guide & Outfitting - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Jon Halverson Special Use Authorization Scoping Start 12/01/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided mountain lion hunting to replace an existing expiring authorization with no changes in locations, activities or allocated use Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50436 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. CLRD-wide except Comanche Peak, Neota & Rawah wildernesses. Seaman Reservoir Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 05/2029 Carol Kruse Management Project NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6663 EIS 02/01/2006 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2017 Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley) and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N, R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. Storm Mountain Public - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Donahue Improvement District Number 540-984-4101 55 Road Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and *UPDATED* maintenance of Forest roads accessing these subdivisions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40823 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 71 West, sections 21, 27, 34 and 35. West of Drake, Colorado off of County Road 43.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Sundance Trail Guest Ranch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Jon Halverson Special Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/16/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horseback rides and hiking to replace an existing expiring authorization with no changes in locations, activities or allocated use. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Red Feather Lakes area. Water Facility Easement for - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Donahue Twin Lake Reservoir 540-984-4101 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to convert a special use permit to an easement for the City of Greeley for operation of Twin Lake Reservoir and the diversion ditch on Pennock Creek. There is no anticipated change to the existing use. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs. 21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir. Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2018 03/2018 Katie Donahue Administration (Western) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 540-984-4101 Estes-Flat Iron Proposed 09/19/2014 [email protected] Transmission Line Rebuild Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 02/2018 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service will analyze Western's proposal to remove a115 kV line and rebuild a115 kv line both of which are authorized under special use permits. These parallel lines cross approx.imately 3.8 miles of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/transmission/infrastruct/Pages/Estes-Flatiron.aspx Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North, Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segments on Forest is Pole Hill area.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District)
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Central City Water Collection - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Leslie McFadden System Upgrade Scoping Start 01/02/2017 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow Central City to upgrade or replace two existing water diversion and collection structures located on National Forest System lands under their current authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50906 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T3S., R73W, Sec 5, 6th P.M., T2S., R73W., Sec 31, 6th P.M. Broomfield Gulch and Pecks Gulch. Colorado Mountain Club - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Deb Ekstrand Special Use Authorization for Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 303-567-3024 Outfitting and Guiding [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for environmental education, including avalanche awareness, snow travel, and rock climbing. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49001 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of Clear Creek Ranger District. Old Mine Road Association - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Leslie McFadden Right-of-Way Scoping Start 06/14/2017 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue Old Mine Road Association a Right-of-Way for an existing road to access private property. The road is not identified on the Motor Vehicle Use Map as an open public road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52227 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sec 18 and T3S, R74W, Sec 13, 6th P.M. Northwest of Dumont.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Powder Addiction West Fork - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Deb Ekstrand Route - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2017 303-567-3024 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze Powder Addiction's proposal for a snow cat route for their guided snow cat operation up the West Fork drainage at Jones Pass. Snow Addiction is currently permitted under a 10-year outfitter guide permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52050 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R76W, Sections 14, 15, 23. West Fork drainage at Jones Pass. Public Service Co of Colorado - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek South Clear Creek Master Gas 303-567-3011 Line Permit [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35488 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District. SSG Mining Plan of Operation - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2017 11/2017 Leslie McFadden CE Scoping Start 05/01/2017 970-295-6651 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of hand tools and mechanized equipment to sample and evaluate material from old mine tailing and within existing adit. Ore with economic value will be removed Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52231 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.3S., R.74W., Sec 1, 6th P.M. East of Alice in the Alice Yankee Hill Mining District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) State of Colorado - Mines Peak - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Leslie McFadden Communication Site Scoping Start 09/12/2016 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new communication site lease to replace the expired lease for an existing facility. No changes to the operation or facilities are planned. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.3 S., R.75 W., Sec. 10, 6th P.M. Mines Peak Communication Site. The Agricultural Ditch and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 03/2018 Leslie McFadden Reservoir Company Access to Scoping Start 04/15/2016 970-295-6651 Loch Lomond Reservoirs [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch *UPDATED* Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loch Lomond. Turner Services Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2017 12/2017 Deb Ekstrand Authorization for Outfitting and Est. Scoping Start 07/2017 303-567-3024 Guiding Services [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for hunting on specific game units and ATV tours on system roads. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49002 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Creek Ranger District.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Paving Weld County Road 105 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 11/2017 Mary Chambers EA - Road management Objection Period Legal Notice 970 834 9288 [email protected] *UPDATED* 09/18/2017 Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Weld County to widen & pave existing gravel Weld County Road (WCR) 105 from south of state highway 14 to WCR 390, approx 4 miles. Approx 3 miles of this proposed project crosses the Pawnee National Grassland. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50321 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T.8 N. R. 60 W., Sixth PM, Sec. 2 W1/2, Sec.3,E1/2,Sec.10 E1/2, Sec. 11, W1/2, Sec. 14, W1/2, Sec. 15 E1/2, Sec. 22, E1/2, Sec.23 W1/2, Sec.27, NW 1/4. WCR 105 from south of SH 14 to WCR 390, approximately 4 miles. Wildwood Federal #1 Oil & Gas - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2017 06/2018 Mary Chambers Well Project Comment Period Public Notice 970 834 9288 EA 08/12/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The FS/BLM proposes to allow Duncan Oil Company to develop their lease for the production of oil and gas in the Lyons formation underlying the PNG surface.The BLM implements by approving Application for Permit to Drill (APD). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47693 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 9 N., R. 62 W., 6th P.M., sec. 32, NE 1/4. Approximately 4.5 miles north of Briggsdale, Colorado. Wings Birding Tours Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 11/01/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50438 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Pawnee National Grassland-wide.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34498 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry 970-887-4122 Parcel Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to Henderson subsurface operations. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Colorado Department of - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/20/2017 06/2018 Deanna Bartlett Transportation (CDOT) 970-887-4122 Berthoud Pass Eighties [email protected] Avalanche Mitigation Project Description: The Forest Service is proposing to issue CDOT an authorization for construction, operation and maintenance of a CE remote avalanche mitigation system on Hwy. 40 Berthoud Pass (west side) Eighties slide path. *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 10, T. 3N., R. 75W., 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Hwy. 40, West side of Berthoud Pass approximately two miles from the top of the pass, Eighties slide path (slide path approximate limits are from Mile Post 241.2 to 241.4). Colorado Department of - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Deanna Bartlett Transportation (CDOT) Fraser Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 970-887-4122 Sediment Pond Project Permit [email protected] Reissuance Description: The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a new special use permit to CDOT for continued operation and CE maintenance of the Fraser River Sediment Pond for activities occurring outside of the existing highway easement. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51297 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 23, T. 2S., R. 75W., 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Hwy. 40, Fraser River Sediment Pond.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Denver Water Jim Creek Siphon - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 05/2018 Deanna Bartlett Rehabilitation Scoping Start 07/31/2017 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water for the purpose of authorizing the rehabilitation of the existing Jim Creek Siphon. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - secs. 11 & 14, T2S R75W, 6th PM. South of the Town of Winter Park, east side of US Hwy. 40 across from Winter Park Resort. Denver Water Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Authorization-Darling Creek - Road management 970-887-4122 Road [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold pending roadless issue resolution. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the William's Fork drainage. Intrawest/Winter Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Deanna Bartlett Operations Corp. Distributed Scoping Start 09/06/2013 970-887-4122 Antenna System [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate and maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at Winter Park Resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42852 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Meadow Creek Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Eric Schroder Enhancement and Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 12/15/2016 303-541-2538 Improvement Project - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 11/2017 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is looking to improve watershed condition and recreation opportunities in the Meadow Creek Reservoir area, which is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50666 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Meadow Creek Reservoir Area, Tabernash, CO in Grand County.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region SRD Special Use Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Matthew Jurak Renewals for outfitter/guides, Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 970-887-4134 recreation events and vendor [email protected] peddlers. s CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue special use permits for outfitter/guides, recreation events and vendor *NEW LISTING* peddlers. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District - District wide on trails and developed sites. Sulphur Ranger District Trails - Regulations, Directives, Completed Actual: 08/29/2017 08/2017 Jon Morrissey Smart Sizing Project Orders 970-887-4124 EA - Recreation management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest proposes to improve the area trail network by re-routing, building new trails, decommissioning some system and non-system trails and reducing the width of some trails. Bicycle use is proposed as restricted to designated system routes. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48390 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand County, Town of Winter Park and Town of Fraser Areas. Sulphur Timber Stand - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Kevin McLaughlin Improvement Project - Fuels management Comment Period Public Notice 970-887-4107 EA 04/07/2017 [email protected] .us *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement 4325 acres of vegetation improvement activities. The proposal will address improving forest health while maintaining and improving vegetation conditions that are suitable for Canada lynx habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51029 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District. Three Lakes Water and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Deanna Bartlett Sanitation District Scoping Start 03/12/2008 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an existing sewage collection system. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Arapaho National Recreation Area.
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