Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison 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 In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Christopher Wehrli Administration Right-of-Way DEIS NOA in Federal Register 303-275-5107 Maintenance and 09/27/2013 [email protected] Reauthorization Project Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 01/2015 Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Continental Divide National - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson Scenic Trail Addition - Facility management 970-874-6616 EA [email protected] Description: Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads. Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section of trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31283 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and GMUG National Forests.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Tri-State Montrose-Nucla- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 07/2016 Liz Mauch Cahone Transmission Comment Period Public Notice 970-242-8211 Improvement Project 05/05/2014 [email protected] EA Description: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is proposing to rebuild the existing Montrose-Nucla- *UPDATED* Cahone 115-kV transmission line to operate at 230-kV. The BLM is the lead agency and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency. Web Link: http://blm.gov/dvld Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing Tri-State transmission corridor on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnsion and San Juan National Forests, Southwestern Distrct Bureau of Land Management and private lands. Wilson Peak Land Exchange - Land acquisition Completed Actual: 09/03/2015 09/2015 Dee Closson EA 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Non-federal Parties propose to convey five separate parcels of non-federal land containing a total of approximately 681 acres to the United States in exchange for four federal properties containing a total of approximately 303 acres of equal value. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43154 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Non-federal: T41N, R10W, sec 4-5; T42N, R10W, sec 31-33; T43N, R1E, sec 1-2 ; T41N, R9W, sec 3&10 ; T42N, R9W, sec 15, 21, 22 & 28 Federal: T42N, R9W, sec. 17, 20-22, 28; T42 N, R10, sec 18. Non-federal parcels: Upper Silver Pick Basin,Elk Creek Basin, Cochetopa Creek, Yellow Mountain, and Alta Lakes. Federal parcels: near State Highway 145, Alta Lakes and Wilson Mesa.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest)
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) Oil and Gas Leasing Revision - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Ryan Taylor EIS - Minerals and Geology 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Revise 1993 Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Oil and Gas Leasing EIS decision to address changed conditions, revised leasing stipulations, and land availability. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33481 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Qwest Phone Lines - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 10/2015 Jason Armbruster CE Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-874-6675 [email protected] ed.us Description: Consolidate Qwest Permits with other districts on GMUG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32095 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Mesa NF, Gunnison NF, Uncompaghre NF. Spruce Beetle Epidemic and - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Scott Williams Aspen Decline Management - Vegetation management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 760-382-7371 Response (other than forest products) 05/29/2015 [email protected] EIS - Fuels management Est. FEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 02/2016 Description: 6/16 UPDATE: The Forest Service has extended the comment period for the Draft EIS until July 31, 2015. The GMUG contains approximately 223,000 cumulative acres of spruce beetle mortality and 229,000 acres of affected aspen from the past decade. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42387 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A maximum of 120,000 acres of commercial and noncommercial treatments are proposed within defined opportunity areas; these areas range in size from 426,000-718,000 acres by action alternative. .
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Axia Energy, LLC, USA #1- - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2016 03/2016 Linda Bledsoe 16SC Well Pad Expansion - Special use management Scoping Start 01/07/2015 970-263-5802 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 10/2015 Description: Expansion of existing USA #1-16SC well pad, drilling two new wells on the well pad, and construction/installation of approximately 1.37 miles of buried natural gas and water lines along the Buzzard Divide Road (NFSR 265). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46118 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Blanche Park Reservoir Dam - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Linda Bledsoe Rehabilitation 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 11 S., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 12 miles northeast of Cedaredge, CO. near Park Reservoir. Collbran Development, Inc., - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Linda Bledsoe Sewer Line Special Use Permit - Special use management 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing sewer line crossing the Collbran Job Corps Center lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43510 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Grand Mesa Metropolitan - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 11/2015 Linda Bledsoe District #2 Special Use Permit - Special use management Scoping Start 01/25/2013 970-263-5802 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Reissuance of a special use permit for approximately 1500 feet of 6-inch pipeline to transport backwash water *UPDATED* from the water treatment facility at Powderhorn Ski Area to private property because of change in name of operating entity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43511 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 30, T. 11 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M. Near Powderhorn Ski Area. Grand Mesa Nordic Council - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Ryan Fricke Biathlon Range Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Grand mesa Nordic Council seeks approval for Biathlon Range within the Skyway winter trail system. Range will be placed on removable frame and include live ammunition resulting from a supervised range instructor. See Project Leader for more info. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46169 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S, R95W, Section2. Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Mesa Resort Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 09/24/2015 09/2015 Cari Johnson CE - Fuels management 970-527-4131 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Hazardous Fuels reduction adjacent to private lands, increase resilience to insect outbreak, salvage. May 27 field trip is still scheduled. There is several inches of snow on the Grand Mesa, please come prepared and dress appropriately. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46859 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The area is north of Hotel, Baron and Arch Lakes, adjacent to Grand Mesa Resort company (GMRC) ownership and off Trickle Park Road (FSR121) on the Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Hunter Reservoir Enlargement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 05/2017 Linda Bledsoe EIS FEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-263-5802 10/26/2005 [email protected] Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9127 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S., R.93W, 6th P.M. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir. NATRC-Women's Surface - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Ryan Fricke Creek Saddle Club Recreation 970-242-8211 Event [email protected] CE Description: Conduct competitive horseback endurance ride on 60 miles of designated routes in the Land's End & Flowing Park *NEW LISTING* Areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47513 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S R96W Section 11. Grand Mesa National Forest, Land's End/Flowing Park area. North American Trail Ride - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/10/2015 09/2015 Ryan Fricke Conference (NATRC)- - Special use management 970-242-8211 Recreation Event Permit [email protected] Reissuance Description: Application to reissue a new 5-year term recreational event to conduct annual horse endurance ride on Grand CE Mesa National Forest. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46873 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian, T12S, R96W, Section 10 & 15, T11S, R94W, Section 2 & 3. Grand Mesa National Forest - Flowing Park, Land's End, Sheep Flats. North Uncompahgre Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Chris Foreman Development 970-263-5835 EA [email protected] Description: The Grand Valley Ranger District has received a proposal, including a map of proposed routes, from the Bookcliff Rattlers Motorcycle club to add trail routes on the North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40778 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Project location will be on the Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Pine Mountain Fence - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Surber CE 970-242-8211 [email protected] Description: Pine Mountain Fence: Proposes to authorize construction of 1.0 miles of range fence for livestock management purposes on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31256 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections 19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest. Solihull Society - Land Rover - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/02/2015 07/2015 Ryan Fricke Rally - Special use management 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Application for Temporary Recreation Event to conduct Land Rover Rally on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and White River National Forests (July 28-31, 2015) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46876 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Mesa NF - Bull Creek, Kenney Reservoir, Marcott Roads, Uncompahgre NF- Divide, Dominguez Roads, White River NF- Battlement Creek Road. Tonello Spring Development - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 10/2015 Linda Bledsoe CE Scoping Start 06/20/2013 970-263-5802 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to dig a 2-foot diameter hole at spring approximately 3 feet deep and fill it with gravel. A1-foot length of 4-inch perforated PVC pipe would be buried in the gravel and a garden hose connected to the pipe to take water to private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47078 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sec. 7, T. 11 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 8 miles southwest of Collbran, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Cindi Range Project 970-242-8211 EA [email protected] Description: Re-condition the surface of Trickel Park Road # 121 from Alexander Lake Lodge to the North Forest Boundary. Includes one mile of new pavement from the intersection with FDR #123 to East Crag Crest Trailhead Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8628 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Grand Mesa National Forest. Trickel Park Road # 121 from GM Visitor Center to North Forest Boundary near the town of Collbran.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) 2015 Taylor Park Silvicultural - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 05/2016 Art Haines CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/01/2015 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Precommercial and commercial thinning, and sanitation of dwarf mistletoe infested lodgepole pine stands to maintain acceptable growth rates and stand health on up to 250 acres. Project is in Taylor Park between Cottonwood Pass Road and Willow Crk. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46714 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 11-14, 23-24 of T.14S, R82W, and Sections 18 and 19 of T.14S, R81W, 6th PM, Gunnison County, Colorado. Taylor Park. Alvarez Easement - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Catherine Mask CE 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Access to private land near Sargents, CO Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38594 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E, NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Barret - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2015 03/2016 Pat Medina CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Proposal is to perform timber stand improvement and prescribed burning to improve range and wildlife habitat and reduce natural fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34519 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T47 and 48N, R3E, NMPM. Project area is south of Doyleville,CO on National Forest between Big Hill and Lion¿s Head. CBMR Mountain Bike Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/21/2015 09/2015 Aaron Drendel Additions 719-657-6019 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Approximately 1.75 miles of new trail construction on 4 segments of trail within the CBMR permit boundary would be constructed by hand and the use of a tracked machine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45303 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within CBMR permit boundary. T13S, R86W, section 25. Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 06/2018 Aaron Drendel (CBMR) - Proposed Teo - Special use management NOI in Federal Register 719-657-6019 Drainage & Summer Use 05/06/2015 [email protected] Improvements Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 11/2015 *UPDATED* Description: CBMR has formally requested site-specific review and analysis under NEPA procedures for elements of the Master Development Plan that was accepted by the Forest Service in 2013. See item 23 for more information. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46904 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T13S, R86W, Sec 29, 30, 31, 25, 36. Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Cunningham Ditch Agricultural - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2016 07/2016 John Murphy Irrigation and Livestock Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 970-641-0471 Watering System Easement [email protected] CE Description: Reissue an existing Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Water System Easement for an existing ditch to the new *UPDATED* landowner. Approx 3,062' are located on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44841 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW 1/4, Sec 11, T51N, R2W, NMPM. Approx 12 miles northwest of Gunnison off NFSR 727. Flat Top Mountain Riparian - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/11/2015 08/2015 Matthew Vasquez Restoration - Gunnison Sage- - Watershed management 970-642-4401 Grouse Habitat Improvement [email protected] CE Description: This project will implement restoration work to address habitat degradation within Gunnison Sage-Grouse brood- *UPDATED* rearing habitat. This is a continuation of work completed on USFS and adjacent private land (2012-2014). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46585 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 51N, R 1W, Sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26 and T 51N, R 1E, Sections 19, 29, 30, 31, 32; NMPM. Flat Top Mountain, approximately 8 miles north/northwest of Gunnison, CO, within the Ohio Creek Valley. Funks Floodwater Ditch - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/28/2015 09/2015 John Murphy CE 970-641-0471 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue an authorization for an existing irrigation ditch approx 1,100' long Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44848 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec 18, T46N, R3E, NMPM. Approx 3 miles northeast of Cochetopa Dome along SH114.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Lawrence Berkeley National - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/19/2015 08/2015 Jason Armbruster Laboratory Groundwater 970-874-6675 Research Special Use Permit [email protected] CE ed.us *NEW LISTING* Description: Research activities to quantify floodplain dynamics. Approximately 20 groundwater monitoring wells will be installed for the purposes of conducting well testing, groundwater sampling and analysis and tracer experiments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47377 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T.13S., R.86W.,6th P.M. Section 13: SE 1/2 T.12S., R.86W.,6th P.M. Section 20: SE 1/4 Section 33 : NW 1/4. Upper East River, Gothic, CO. Long Draw Changed Condition - Forest products Completed Actual: 09/28/2015 10/2015 Matthew Bienkowski Analysis - Vegetation management 970-874-6697 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management Description: The Long Draw timber sale has 11 harvest units. 8 units have been completed while 3 units have not yet been entered. The Forest Service is proposing that in the 3 remaining units the prescription be changed from group selection to salvage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47595 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - The legal description is T.46N., R.4W., Sections 14,15,16, 21, 22, and 23; New Mexico Principle Meridian, Gunnison County, Colorado. The Sale Area is 2,337 gross acres with 941 net acres. The Long Draw timber sale is located on the Alpine Plateau, approximately 45 miles southwest of Gunnison, Colorado. It is within the Gunnison Ranger District of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Milk Creek Trail Project - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Greg Austin CE 970-642-4402 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construction of approx. ½ mile of new trail to relocate trail off of private land and to ford Marshall Creek in order to avoid an unsafe bridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38998 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T47, 48N, R 5E, Sections 1, 36. Near Marshall Creek and Milk Creek approx.. 4 miles southeast, east of Sargents, CO. on the Gunnison National Forest.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Morgan Special Use Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 01/2016 John Murphy CE Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 970-641-0471 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to authorize use of an existing road for access to private land Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46621 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Sec 26, T51N, R4E, NMPM. Approximately 2 miles north of Pitkin off NFSR 766. Mt. Emmons Groundwater and - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:06/2016 07/2016 John Murphy Associated Data Investigation Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 719-852-6221 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Gather baseline hydro-geologic information sufficient to develop and run groundwater modelling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45550 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Various locations in Gunnison County, CO. Mt Emmons Vicinity. Mt. Emmons Mining Company - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 11/2015 Jason Armbruster Road Special Use Permit Scoping Start 07/16/2015 970-874-6675 CE [email protected] ed.us *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorize use of an existing roadway on National Forest System lands for access to ranch facilities on private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47419 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, T. 15 S., R. 85 W., sec. 21. Existing road between the upper and lower portions of the Alkali Creek Ranch, approximately 10 miles north of Gunnison. Pitkin Travel Proposal - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2016 06/2016 John Murphy EA - Road management Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 719-852-6221 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Pitkin Trail Advocates have submitted a proposal to revisit 2010 Gunnison Basin Federal Lands Travel Management decision regarding specific routes near Pitkin, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47149 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 50 N, R 4 and 5 E and T 49 N, R 3 E, NMPM. Pitkin Colorado Area.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Porter Special Use Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 03/2016 John Murphy Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 12/2015 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit authorizing a spring development and approximately 453 feet of water transmission line. The waterline delivers domestic water to the permittee's private property along Tomichi Creek near Whitepine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46627 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE1/4, SW1/4 Sec 26, T50N, R5E, NMPM. Approximately 1 mile NE of Whitepine. Pristine Point, Inc. Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Murphy Permit Reissuance 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of pipeline approximately 1,300 feet in length. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46623 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 22, T13S, R86W, 6th PM. Approximately 3 miles NW of Crested Butte. Tri State Skito - Crested Butte - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Liz Mauch Permit Scoping Start 04/05/2013 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permit for existing HS KV transmission line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42492 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21, 29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District)
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Matterhorn and Trout Lake - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/15/2015 07/2015 Katherine Peckham Nordic Ski Trail Proposal 970-327-4261 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to add and reconfigure ski trails in the Matterhorn and Trout Lake Nordic ski trail systems. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46935 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W. 15 miles South of Telluride Colorado. Priest Lake Improvement - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Dare Project 970-874-6651 EA [email protected] Description: Priest Lake Dam Reconstruction Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W Sec. 8 NE1/4. Located approximately 15 miles south of Telluride, CO along Forest Service Road # 628. Swamp Canyon Road Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Dee Closson CE 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] Description: Issue Special Use road permit for motorized access on an exiting road and trail in Swamp Canyon Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38510 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - NMPM, T.42N., R.9W., Sec. 36/T.41N., R.9W., Sec.1. Swamp Canyon road south of the Town of Ophir. Trout Lake Domestic Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 11/2015 Dee Closson System Scoping Start 11/26/2014 970-327-4261 X4341 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissue permit for existing domestic water facilities which include: Three 12 inch diameter wooden tanks, 365 feet of buried 2 inch water pipeline and 430 feet of access road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45815 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Trout Lake Subdivision.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Bureau of Reclamation Weather - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch Station permit re-issuance Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue permit for 4 existing weather stations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37824 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cutler Ck, Ironton Park, Governor Basin, WFK and EFK Dallas Ck. City of Ouray Domestic Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch Supply Permit Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Amend existing special use permit for City's Domestic Water System in Canyon Creek to remove facilities no longer in existence and to add new facilities Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40669 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek area, southwest of Ouray. FLPMA Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch Easements/Permits 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Authorize access to private inholdings on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Strole-existing Trail # 149 provides historic access to private land on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34540 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W. Montrose County. Governor Basin Ore Removal - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2016 06/2016 Liz Mauch CE Scoping Start 06/01/2015 970-242-8211 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue Road Use permit to Revenue Mine to haul ore from private land to millsite. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46630 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T43N, R8W, Sec 20, NMPM. Governor Basin.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) High Mesa Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kris Wist CE 970-240-5414 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Conversion of FS Administrative Rd. 869 to ATV Trail. Proposed trail would end at intersection of FS Trail 225. Seasonal closure restrictions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38587 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23, 24. High Mesa. Keystone Portfolio Mgmt. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch Forest Road Permit Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Issue Forest Road Permit for us and maintenance of Blowout Road NFSR 871.2b over NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40668 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
Manzo Private Road Easement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch CE Scoping Start 04/01/2014 970-240-5405 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue private road easement for existing two track road to private inholding off Spring Creek Rim Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44044 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray County. Miners Creek Inactive Mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2016 06/2016 Liz Mauch Safety Closure Prjoect Scoping Start 07/01/2015 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Install grate, backfill or PUF on open shafts; install grate, bulkhead or backfill open adits. Up to 23 closures. Location is Mineral Point area, San Juan County. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47332 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T. 43 N., R. 7 W., sections 26 and 27, N.M.P.M. Mineral Point area, San Juan County.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Liz Mauch EA 215 Comment Period Legal 970-240-5405 [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 11/15/2012 Description: Develop a pit development plan to expand existing gravel pit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40664 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858 approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary. Reissue expiring permit for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch spring development - Peck Scoping Start 01/01/2015 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a special use permit to replace an expiring permit for spring development located east of US Highway 550, north of Ouray. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45993 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 12, T 44 N., R 8 W. See project area map. Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch Act (STA) 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Convey to City of Ouray mineral fractions at Sky Rocket Creek and adjacent to city property near the City Hotsprings Pool. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40674 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of Ouray near Hotsprings Pool. Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch CE Scoping Start 06/01/2014 970-240-5405 [email protected] Description: Issue Special Use Permit to City of Ouray for Skyrocket Creek diversion structure. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44043 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R7W, Sec 30, NMPM. Ouray County.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Source Gas Special Use Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch Re-issuance. Scoping Start 01/30/2014 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue existing permit to new owner for 528 ft. long, 4 inch natural gas distribution pipeline located within Oak Creek Rd. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43624 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W, NMPM. Oak Creek Road. Special use permit for spring - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Liz Mauch development - Clarkson Scoping Start 01/01/2015 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a special use permit to Clarkson for spring and pipeline west of Highway 550, north of Red Mountain Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45995 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T 42 N., R 8 W., NMPM. See Project Area Map. Thistledown Property Private - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch Road Easement transfer and 970-240-5405 bridge alignment change [email protected] CE Description: Transfer a private road easement to Rockbiter Corp and amend the easement for a change in bridge alignment *UPDATED* over Canyon Creek. Beginning a possible Small Tracts Act exchange on land the road is located. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40672 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek Road, southwest of Ouray.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Thistledown Small Tracts Act - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2016 08/2016 John Almy Land Exchange - Land acquisition Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 970-874-6644 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Rockbiter Corporation has made an application to exchange lands with the United States Forest Service under the authority of the Small Tracts Act. The exchange contains approximately 25 acres of National Forest for 125 acres of private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47785 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Federal parcels: Sec. 12 and 13, T. 43 N., R. 8 W., NMPM; Non-federal; Sec. 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 8 W. and Sec. 18 and 19, T. 43N., R. 7W.; NMPM. Federal parcels: Sec. 12 and 13, T. 43 N., R. 8 W., NMPM; Non-federal parcels: Sec. 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 8 W. and Sec. 18 and 19, T. 43N., R. 7W. NMPM.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) GEC's 11-90-8-H3;11-90-20- - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Jessica Lopez Pearce 21-H1 and -H2 and SG 907-789-6273 Interests' 12-90-7-1; 11-90-9- [email protected] 3; 11-90-15-2 APDs Description: BLM and Forest Service proposal for Gunnison Energy LLC and SG Interests, Ltd (SG). Proposal includes up to EA 25 total Federal Natural Gas Wells on 4 new and 1 existing well pads and associated infrastructure. Six APDs *UPDATED* have been submitted. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46535 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T.90W, R. 11S Sections 8, 9, 15 and 20 and T. 90W, R. 12S Section 7. Forest Service and private surface; private and Federal minerals in T. 90 W, Range 11S and 12S.http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/ufo.html.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Rulemaking for Colorado - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:05/2016 05/2016 Kenneth Tu Roadless Coal Exception Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-295-6623 EIS - Land management planning 04/07/2015 [email protected] - Minerals and Geology Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2016 Description: Rulemaking to reinstate the North Fork Coal Mining exception into the Colorado Roadless Rule based on the West Elk Court Decision in July 2013. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/roadmain/roadless/coloradoroadlessrules Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gunnison County, Colorado. Special Use - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski Permits/Reissuance 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: No physical changes: Zimmerman,Crawford Mesa Water Assoc,Charles Masner, Beach/Chapman, Sims, Slyzuik, West Elk Ranch, Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9296 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Within Paonia Ranger District. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analysis in progress. CE or EA. Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties.
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