Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 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 Nationwide Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Nancy Rusho 228, subpart A. Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-731-9196 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Adventure Cycling Association - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Hillary Santana Ten-year Outfitter and Guide Scoping Start 06/18/2018 970-945-3202 Permit Issuance [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a ten year outfitter and guide permit to Adventure Cycling Association to authorize multiple cycling tours to operate annually on National Forest System Lands across the Rocky Mountain Region. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54388 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Chaffee, Conejos, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Park, Pitkin, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, Summit, Sublette, Carbon, Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tours will occur on NFS lands within multiple districts on the White River, Pike & San Isabel, Arapaho- Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, GMUG, Shoshone and Rio Grande National Forests. Colorado Mountain School - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Boy Scouts of America, Denver - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Area Council 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. Kent Mountain Adventure - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Center 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 Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 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.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Meeker Park Lodge - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 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 Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Park Center 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.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Sundance Stables - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 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=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 Xcel Energy Natural Gas - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 04/2020 Mike Johnson Pipeline - Tungsten to Bobtail Scoping Start 02/25/2020 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Xcel Energy to construct a natural gas pipeline and regulator station. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57898 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colorado Highway 119.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) CDOT SH14 Safety Repairs - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/13/2020 04/2020 Lochen Wood 2020- SUA 970-218-4820 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: TO authorize a minor special use for the Colorado Department of Transportation to implement safety repairs and improvements on NFS lands and in Cache la Poudre WRT along State Highway 14 in Poudre Canyon between mileposts 83.9 and 121.22 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58014 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. State Highway 14 in Poudre Canyon between mileposts 83.9 and 121.22 in Larimer County, Colorado. Cornelius collaborative burn - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2020 02/2021 Lochen Wood project Est. Scoping Start 06/2020 970-218-44820 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Broadcast burning and burn preparation in the form of handline, thinning, and piling and burning to control fire spread. This project would enhance previous treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58103 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Geographic areas: Cherokee Park, Sheep Creek, Red Feather Access to area: CR 80C and FSR 181 .
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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) Jacks Gulch Fuels Management - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2019 12/2019 Lochen Wood EA - Fuels management Scoping Start 05/29/2019 970-295-6617 [email protected] Description: The purpose is to reduce surface, ladder, and crown fuels in order to re-create conditions more representative of the historic fire regimes. This will also facilitate management of future fires, and mitigate wildfire impacts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54145 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is generally located north of the Colorado State University Mountain Campus, east of Browns Lake Trailhead, south of Colorado State Highway 14, and west of Larimer County Road 63E. Roaring Creek Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Lochen Wood EA - Forest products 970-218-4820 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The Forest Service proposes vegetation management activities in the Roaring Creek project area for the purposes of providing economic timber projects, improving forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, maintaining wildlife habitat and meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44599 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Roaring Creek Project Area is located in the western portion of the Canyon Lakes RD. It is bound by the Laramie River on the west, the Cache la Poudre River on the south. SUA - Beaver Meadows - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/06/2020 04/2020 Lochen Wood Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal 970-295-6617 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Current permit and authorization for outfitting and occupancy to Beaver Meadows Resort need to be renewed for continuation of activities. Beaver Meadows must have a special uses permit from the USFS in order to charge people to ski on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57295 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. northwest of the town of Red Feather Lakes, 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) Special Use Authorization - AJ - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/16/2020 06/2020 Laura Shaffer Brink Outfitters 10-year priority 970-295-6720 permit renewal [email protected] CE Description: 10-year priority permit renewal for guided horse pack trips, drop camps, and gear packing in the summer, and *NEW LISTING* guided deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep hunting, hunting drop camps, gear and game packing during the fall hunting seasons. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58099 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rawah Wilderness area. Special Use Authorization - - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/06/2020 04/2020 Laura Shaffer Cheley Camp 10-year OG 970-295-6720 Priority Permit Renewal comments-rm- CE arapaho-roosevelt- *UPDATED* canyon- [email protected] Description: Reissue Cheley Colorado Camps 10-year Priority Outfitter and Guide Permit /No changes from previous permits/ Non-motorized use include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, pack trips, and mountain biking/ grandfathered 18 heartbeat limit overnight Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57688 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The southern half of Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding trails and areas where outfitting and guiding are not permitted, such as Neota and Cache La Poudre Wilderness areas). Special Use Authorization - - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/24/2020 03/2020 Leslie McFadden City of Greeley Parshall Flume 970-295-6651 replacement [email protected] CE Description: Allow replacement of a Parshall Flume located within the existing Bob Creek Ditch at the headwaters of Roaring *UPDATED* Creek. Existing flume is failing and must be replaced in order for Greeley to be credited for the water they divert. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57086 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T9N, R75W, Sec 11.
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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) Special Use Authorization - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Leslie McFadden City of Loveland historic cabin - Facility management 970-295-6651 use and operation [email protected] CE Description: To issue City of Loveland a long term authorization for use and operation of historic cabins located partially on *UPDATED* National Forest System lands adjacent to Visteinz-Smith Park. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57090 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Visteinz-Smith Park. County: Larimer. Legal: T5N, R70W, Sec 6. Special Use Authorization - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 01/2020 Leslie McFadden Crown Castle Fiber, LLC Scoping Start 07/03/2019 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue Crown Castle Fiber, LLC, a long term authorization for the installation and operation of a fiber optic and small cell communication system to be located along Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57085 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park Colorado in Sec4, T3N, R71W;Sec18, 19, 29, 33, T4N, R71W; Sec 11, 12, 13, T4N, R72W; 6thPrincipal Meridian, Larimer County,CO. Special Use Authorization - - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/01/2020 06/2020 Leslie McFadden Northern Colorado Water 970-295-6651 Conservancy District stream [email protected] guages Description: To renew a short term authorization held by Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for operation of stream CE gauges located on the main stem and South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57091 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. main stem and South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River. County: Larimer. Legal: T8N, R72W, Sec 2, 10; T8N, R75W, Sec 27; T8N, R71W, sec 4.
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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) Special Use Authorization - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 01/2020 Leslie McFadden Platte River Authority fiber Scoping Start 10/01/2019 970-295-6651 optic [email protected] CE Description: To issue Platte River Power Authority to construct and operate fiber optic service between Loveland and Estes Park. New line it to be co-located on existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57089 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Legal: T5N, R71W, Sec 1, 2, 3; T5N, R70W, Sec 4, 5, 6, 9. existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park. County: Larimer. Legal: T5N, R71W, Sec 1, 2, 3; T5N, R70W, Sec 4, 5, 6, 9. Special Use Authorization - - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Lochen Wood Qwest fiber optic 970-295-6717 CE comments-rm- arapaho-roosevelt- *UPDATED* canyon- [email protected] Description: Authorize use for Qwest d/b/a CenturyLink to install conduit with fiber line in Glacier View Meadows subdivision across NFS lands/ Place 2%u201D conduit with fiber line within 1.5 miles of existing roadway that crosses NFS lands/ 30-45 day Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57689 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 1.5 miles of fiber in Glacier View Meadows, starting from 10 Many Thunder Mtn. Dr. and ending at 122 Meadow Mtn. Dr. Special Use Authorization - Sky - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/16/2020 06/2020 Laura Shaffer Ranch Lutheran Camp 970-295-6720 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: 10-year priority permit renewal - activities on NFS adjacent to camp include camping and hiking Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58101 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The camp takes the overwhelming majority of day hikes and multi-day trips in the Geographic Areas north of the Rocky Mountain National Park and south of the Poudre Canyon.
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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) Brook Forest Water District - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2020 04/2020 Nicole Malandri Electrical Line Scoping Start 12/18/2019 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the continued use and occupancy of an 100 foot underground electrical line to service a well. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T5S, R71W, section 29. Brook Forest. City of Idaho Springs and Brian - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 06/2020 Nicole Malandri Daly Right of Way Access Scoping Start 11/14/2018 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of an existing 600 x 20 foot road to access private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57908 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.5S., R.73W., Sec 06. Chicago Creek. Colorado Department of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 06/2020 Nicole Malandri Transportation Snow Fences Scoping Start 12/18/2019 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow the continued use and maintenance of two snow control structures on Mount Bethel along Interstate 70. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R76W, section 15. Mount Bethel. Colorado State Land Board - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Nicole Malandri Temporary Use Road Access Scoping Start 12/18/2019 303-567-3016 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of FDR156.0 to provide access to the State of Colorado to access Colorado State Land Board property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54780 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Section 16, T4S, R72W. Section 16, T4S, R72W Beaver Brook.
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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) Federal Aviation Agency - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/04/2020 06/2020 Nicole Malandri Communication Site 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow the continued occupancy, use, operation and maintenance of an existing microwave site on Mines Peak. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57370 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - TSS, R75W, Sec 10 and 14. Mines Peak, Berthoud Pass, CO. Loveland Dry Gulch Snowcat - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/23/2020 11/2020 Bryan West Tours Project - Special use management 303-275-5276 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Loveland Ski Area is requesting permission for guided snowcat tours to provide backcountry ski/snowboard access. 3 temporary (over-snow) snowcat routes would be established. Parts of the area would require an outfitter guide permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54196 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The upper reaches of Dry Gulch, which is in and around the Loveland Ski Area, 53 miles west of Denver, CO. Loveland Ski Area Parking and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2020 05/2021 Noel Ludwig Terrain Improvement Project - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 303-275-5164 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Loveland proposes to: Construct a parking lot adjacent to existing lots D and E; and Implement terrain improvements on Zig Zag and Boomerang ski trails, including construction of two new ski trails adjacent to Boomerang Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58009 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loveland Ski Area in Clear Creek County, CO.
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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) Paquin Right of Way Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2020 09/2020 Nicole Malandri CE Scoping Start 02/14/2020 303-567-3011 [email protected] ov Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 375 foot by 15 foot road to access private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57910 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 23. Stewart Gulch/ Missouri Gulch Road. Reynolds Right of Way Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2020 09/2020 Nicole Malandri CE Scoping Start 02/14/2020 303-567-3011 [email protected] ov Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 950 foot by 15 foot road to access private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57909 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 28, 27. Stewart Gulch/ Missouri Gulch Road. Semper Genus LLC Right of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2020 05/2020 Nicole Malandri Way Access Scoping Start 12/18/2019 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 6000 foot by 30 foot road to access private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57369 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R72W, Sections 23, 26 and 27,. Brook Forest.
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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) University of Denver High - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2020 04/2020 Nicole Malandri Altitude Field Station Scoping Start 12/18/2019 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the continued occupancy, use, operation and maintenance of an existing research site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57371 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R73W, section 32. Echo Lake. Warren Gulch Trail (Trail 47) - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2020 08/2020 Ralph Bradt Relocation Scoping Start 12/09/2019 303-567-3017 CE [email protected] Description: To address the need to minimize conflicts between recreational users and private landowners, the Forest Service proposes to construct approx. 1.4 miles of new non-motorized trail to avoid private land and approx. 1.7 miles will be decommissioned. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R73W, Sections 11-14. Idaho Springs, CO.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Taproot Pipelines Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 08/2020 Vernon Koehler CE Scoping Start 04/25/2019 970-834-9272 [email protected] *UPDATED* ov Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Taproot Rockies Midstream, LLC to construct, operate & maintain 3 buried pipelines (crude oil, fresh water, & produced water) within a 50-ft. right-of-way across about 300 ft. of National Forest System Lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56007 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 9 N., R. 60 W., 6th P.M., sec. 34, NW1/4SW1/4. About 1/2 mile west of Keota, Colorado.
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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 In Progress: Expected:06/2020 08/2020 Vernon Koehler Well Project Objection Period Legal Notice 970-834-9272 EA 04/22/2020 [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: The FS & BLM propose to authorize Duncan Oil Company to develop their Federal oil & gas lease through drilling of one well. FS would approve the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO). BLM would authorize the 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.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Grand Huts 1st Creek Cabin - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2020 11/2020 Deanna Bartlett CE - Special use management Scoping Start 04/07/2018 970-887-4122 deanna.k.bartlett@usda .gov Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the preservation and maintenance of the existing 1st Creek Cabin and reconstruction and designation of a user created trail from an existing trailhead to the cabin. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 34, T2S R75W, 6th PM, Grand County, CO. North side of 1st Creek drainage approximately 1/2 mile west of US Hwy. 40. Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2020 07/2021 Valerie Thompson Trout Reclamation Est. Scoping Start 05/2020 303-567-3018 CE Valerie.Thompson@usd a.gov Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to construct fish barriers on Bobtail and Steelman Creeks in the upper Williams Fork to protect green lineage cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54657 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Williams Fork.
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