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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2018 to 09/30/2018 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 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) Xcel Energy Line Capacity - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/16/2018 05/2018 Jonathan Hare Project - Ute Rife to Collbran 970-250-9966 Line 3014 [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to maintain grid reliability by replacing five overhead electric transmission structures and the installation *UPDATED* of two new mid-span structures along PSCo line 3014, a 138 kV transmission line linking the Ute Rifle and Collbran Substations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50629 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33, T8S-R92W, 6thPM, Mesa County, Colorado. The Ute Rifle to Collbran Transmission line runs along Silt/Collbran road south of Silt, Colorado. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) 07/01/2018 07:05 pm MT Page 1 of 17 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) Black Hills Energy - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 10/2018 Liz Mauch Authorization Re-Issuances Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Black Hills Energy purchased Source Gas. Re-issue permits to BHE for the Redvale to Olathe 10 inch gas line; Montrose Expansion Project Distribution Line; Raspberry Communications Site lease. No change in scope. Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Redvale Olathe gas line crosses Uncompahgre Plateau. Lot 6 Microwave Tower at Raspberry Comm Site, Unc. Plateau; Montrose Expansion distribution line is north of Ouray. GMUG Christmas Proposed Fee - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2018 11/2018 Rebecca Hammargren Change Scoping Start 11/15/2017 360-765-2219 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The GMUG is proposing to change Christmas tree tags fees from $8 to $20. Fees collected would be used to enhance public services during the winter including interpretative materials, special events, informational signage, and road plowing. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52854 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This proposed action would apply to the entire GMUG National Forests. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:10/2020 01/2021 Samantha Staley Gunnison Forest Plan Revision DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-874-6666 EIS 04/03/2018 [email protected] .us *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2020 Description: The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are undergoing Forest Plan Revision. The Forest Plan is an overarching document that guides forest management through broad direction, standards, and guidelines for years to come. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51806 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. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/01/2018 07:05 pm MT Page 2 of 17 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region SMPA Permit Reissuance - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Spencer Haley CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 9703274261 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Re-issue expiring special use permit for the San Miguel Power Association power lines with no change in scope of the use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51363 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Uncompahgre Plateau, Canyon Creek, Hwy 550, Ouray vicinity, Telluride vicinity, Naturita Division. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Anderson Gravel Pit - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 05/18/2018 09/2018 Jonathan Hare CE 970-948-9803 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Continued use of the existing Anderson Gravel Pit for the purpose of excavating, crushing , stockpiling, and performing reclamation of the pit floor. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53778 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 section 10; Township 12 South; Range 96 West; 6th P.M. NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Section 10: Township 12 South; Range 96 West; 6th P.M. Axia Energy II, LLC, USA #1- - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson 16SC Well Pad Expansion - Special use management 970-874-6616 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* 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). Ownership change 9/2016. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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. 07/01/2018 07:05 pm MT Page 3 of 17 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Bonham Winter Trailhead - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/18/2018 06/2018 Loren Paulson CE - Road management 970-242-8211- X4112 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project involves the improvement and/or possible relocation of the Bonham Winter Trailhead to increase parking, improve traffic flow and address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49067 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.10S., R.94Wl, Section 31. Project is located on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest off of the Trickle Park Road, FDR#121, approximately 1/8 mile above (south) of the Forest Boundary. Colorado Public Broadcasting - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski Communication Use Lease 970-527-4131 Amendment [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposed to amend the existing communications use lease held by Colorado Public Broadcasting to allow installation of a propane tank and back up generator at the Mesa Point Communications Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48239 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 13 S., R. 97