Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 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:05/2017 06/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountaineering, avalanche education, and ski touring. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Eagle, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Peaks Wilderness from May 1st to November 30th, east of the continental divide, and ice climbing within the Canyon Lakes and Holy Cross Ranger District's.
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:01/2017 05/2017 Nehalem Clark CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 09/28/2015 970-295-6617 [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:06/2017 06/2017 Nehalem Clark National Forest Recreational - Recreation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-346-5008 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 *UPDATED* 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:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva Area Council Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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 Wilderness 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:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva Center Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 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=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:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 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=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:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva Park Center Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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 Advid4 Adventure - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 07/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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.
Allenspark Recreational - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 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. Boulder County, Allenspark - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson Recycling Transfer Station 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. CU Mountain Research Station - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. 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 Mountain Ranch - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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. Colorado State Highway 7 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Matthew Henry Recreation Improvements Plan - Facility management Comment Period Public Notice 303-541-2510 EA 06/03/2009 [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities at and near the Meeker Park Campground area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=18244 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of the Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 at or near the Meeker Park Campground. Forsythe II Project - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Cambria Armstrong EA (other than forest products) Objection Period Legal Notice 970-295-6768 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management 12/08/2016 - 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. Heithold access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Heithold to maintain a Forest Road for access to private property.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Highlands Presbyterian Camp - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva and Retreat Center Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Allenspark / Ironclads. James Canyon Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Mike Johnson Reconstruction and Stream Scoping Start 12/05/2016 303-541-2534 restoration [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Boulder County to reconstruct James Canyon Road, use National Forest *NEW LISTING* for staging and to cooperate in the restoration of James Creek. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. James Canyon. Luthy access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize use and maintenance of a road on National Forest for access to private property Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.2S., R.73W., Sec 11. Gamble Gulch. Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Karen Roth Project Objection Period Legal Notice 970-295-6621 EA 08/25/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to determine a sustainable non-motorized trail system for the Magnolia area on the Boulder Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41601 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1S, R73W Sections 13, 23, 24, 26, 27; and T1S, R72W, Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. The project area is on both sides of the intersection of Highway 72/119 (Peak-to-Peak Highway) and Magnolia Road, located between Nederland to the north and the town of Rollinsville to the south.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Pryor Water Transmission Line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 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 Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Castle Gulch in Lefthand Canyon. Singletrack Mountain Bike - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva Adventures Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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. Sundance Stables - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 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 The Old Gallery parking - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. Watson septic tank - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for a septic system that has expired.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations on Boulder Ranger District. Wild Bear Center for Nature - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Jaime Oliva Discovery Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 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. 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.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District)
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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 County Road - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Michele White 44H Reconstruction - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 970-295-6654 CE - Road management [email protected] Description: CR 44H ("Buckhorn road") was damaged in the flood of September 2013. Segments of the road are proposed to be realigned. The segments of the road crossing Forest are authorized in an easement to Larimer County. FEMA is involved in assisting project 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. Authorization for Larimer - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Michele White County Road 47 Reconstruction Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 970-295-6654 CE [email protected] 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. 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:01/2017 02/2017 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 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.
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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) Estes Park Running Club - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 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. Husted-Maitland Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Susan Greenley Exchange Comment Period Public Notice 970-295-6735 EA 02/10/2016 [email protected] Description: Proposed 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. Post-flood trail restoration - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 06/2017 Kevin Cannon CE - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 970-295-6722 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Repair, reconstruction and restoration of flood-impacted trails on CLRD including but not limited to Fox Creek, West Creek and Homestead Meadows. 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) Poudre Canyon Bighorn Sheep - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Dale Oberlag Habitat Prescribed Burn - Special area management Scoping Start 11/28/2016 970-295-6765 CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct prescribed burning to improve habitat for bighorn sheep and elk in the upper Cache la Poudre Canyon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33661 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T9N, R74W, Sec 29, 30, 31, 32; T9N, R75W, Sec 25, 35, 36. Along the north side of Highway 14 approximately 30 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Ravencrest Chalet Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jon Halverson Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] 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:02/2017 03/2017 Jon Halverson Special Use Authorization Scoping Start 12/01/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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 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] 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.
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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) Storm Mountain Public - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Susan Greenley Improvement District Number Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 970-295-6735 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. 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. Sundance Trail Guest Ranch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 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 Susan Greenley Twin Lake Reservoir 970-295-6735 CE [email protected] 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.
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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) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Susan Greenley Administration (Western) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-295-6735 Estes-Flat Iron Proposed 09/19/2014 [email protected] Transmission Line Rebuild Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 03/2017 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) Authorization of the Town of - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/16/2016 11/2016 Leslie McFadden Empire Water Facilities 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The FS proposes to issue the Town of Empire a special use permit for an existing municipal water collection and treatment facility. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on Mad Creek approximately 1 mile northwest of Empire. Central City Water Collection - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Leslie McFadden System Upgrade Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. 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.
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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) Colorado Mountain Club - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Deb Ekstrand Special Use Authorization for Est. Scoping Start 03/2017 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 *UPDATED* avalanche awareness, snow travel, and rock climbing. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of Clear Creek Ranger District. Echo Hills Fuels Reduction - Forest products Completed Actual: 10/20/2016 07/2017 Natalie Angell Project - Fuels management 303-567-3015 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to do vegetation treatments on 70 acres adjacent to County Road 470 (Sinton Road) for roughly one mile. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. USFS lands adjacent to Clear Creek County Road 470 (Sinton Road). Forest Road X HOA Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/08/2016 12/2016 Leslie McFadden Permit Issuance 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit to Forest Road X HOA for continued use of an existing road in order to access private property. The road is not identified on the District Motor Vehicle Use Map as being open to public. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located off of Clear Creek County Road 118 on what is commonly known as Viking Trail. Loveland Valley Lodge - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 03/2017 Kelly Larkin Expansion Project Comment Period Public Notice 970-887-4146 EA 09/17/2016 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Loveland Valley Ski Area is proposing to expand the Valley Lodge facility to support ski school activities. The expansion will address current overcrowding and accommodate future growth. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49881 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Creek Ranger District, Loveland Valley Ski Area.
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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) Musemeche Private Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/08/2016 12/2016 Leslie McFadden Special Use Permit 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road special use permit to Robert Musemeche to allow for the construction and maintenance of a private road driveway to access his private property across National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45350 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. York Gulch Area, off of Fall River Road. 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 *UPDATED* underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District. State of Colorado - Mines Peak - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Leslie McFadden Communication Site Scoping Start 09/12/2016 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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:03/2017 03/2017 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.
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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) Turner Services Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Deb Ekstrand Authorization for Outfitting and Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 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 *UPDATED* ATV tours on system roads. This replaces a transitional priority permit. 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 Paving Weld County Road 105 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Mary Chambers EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 970 834 9288 [email protected] *UPDATED* 12/05/2016 Description: Weld County is proposing to widen and pave the existing gravel Weld County Road (WCR) 105 from south of state highway (SH) 14 to WCR 390, approximately 4 miles. Approximately 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. Prairie Restoration Project - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Mary Chambers EA - Vegetation management 970-346-5009 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to use adaptive management, design criteria and monitoring to apply Tordon according to the label instructions, to areas with cacti that is outside its historic range. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43544 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pawnee National Grassland, Weld County.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Wildwood Federal #1 Oil & Gas - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Mary Chambers Well Project 970-346-5000 CE [email protected] Description: Concur with the Bureau of Land Management(BLM) authorization of Duncan Oil Company (DOC) to construct, operate, and maintain an exploratory oil and gas well and production facility, with an access road, at a single location. 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:01/2017 02/2017 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 11/01/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours 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 Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 09/2017 Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass.
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.
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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 On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Replacement 970-887-4122 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water for the purpose of authorizing the demolition, removal and replacement of the Jim Creek Siphon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45366 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of the Town of Winter Park, east side of 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:05/2017 05/2017 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. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Meadow Creek Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 08/2017 Kelly Larkin Enhancement and Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 12/15/2016 970-887-4146 Improvement Project - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 01/2017 *NEW LISTING* 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 Pony Express Underground - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/17/2016 08/2016 Nicholas Schade Electrical Line Replacement 970-887-4133 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Winter Park Resort proposes to replace an existing high voltage line that extends approximately 1,100' between the top of the Pony Express Chairlift and the bottom of the Golden Spike ski trail. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort, Grand County, CO, Golden Spike, Lower Arrowhead. During summer a portion of this is the Pony Express Mtn. Road and Riflesight Notch trails. Sherman Creek Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 07/2017 Andrew McElwee Construction Scoping Start 11/01/2016 970-627-5043 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Improve the trail users recreation experience and increase motorized single track connections from the Arapaho National Forest to the Routt National Forest. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West Stillwater Pass Area. Sulphur Ranger District Trails - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:02/2017 06/2017 Nicholas Schade Smart Sizing Project Orders Comment Period Public Notice 970-887-4133 EA - Recreation management 02/12/2016 [email protected] 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. Three Lakes Water and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 09/2017 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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