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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2018 to 09/30/2018 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 , 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 - 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 On Hold 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. 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:07/2018 10/2018 Cambria Armstrong CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 09/28/2015 970-295-6768 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement stream and floodplain restoration projects, for the purpose of improving watershed condition and fisheries health within the flood-impacted area on the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45878 Location: UNIT - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flood-impacted area of Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Arapaho and Roosevelt - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Sarah Beck National Forest Recreational - Recreation management Comment Period Public Notice 970-295-6616 Sport Shooting Project 07/10/2015 [email protected] EA Description: The Forest Service is considering amending the Forest Plan to provide direction on recreational sport shooting activities on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46910 Location: UNIT - 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, - Special use management On Hold 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/ Wildernesses on the Boulder and Sulphur Ranger District's.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Kent Mountain Adventure - Special use management On Hold 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 On Hold 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. Meeker Park Lodge - Special use management On Hold 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 On Hold 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.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Allenspark Recreational - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Henry Shooting Project 303-541-2510 EA [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32622 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4. Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado. Allenspark Water and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson Sanitation District water 303-541-2534 diversion. [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water diversion structure. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allenspark area. American Legion water line - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/25/2018 07/2018 Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water line. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beaver Reservoir area. Anton access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of a road for access to private property.

Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Globe Flower road.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Avid4 Adventure - Special use management On Hold 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 rock climbing. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads.

Boulder County, Allenspark - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Mike Johnson Recycling Transfer Station Scoping Start 01/19/2018 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. Boulder Ranger District - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Mary Chambers Watershed Improvement EA Est. Scoping Start 12/2017 970 834 9288 EA [email protected] Description: A suite of watershed improvement projects across the Boulder District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49382 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder District. Boulder flood warning site - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Mike Johnson CE Scoping Start 05/01/2018 303-541-2534 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the installation of a new rain gauge and authorize 10 existing rain gauges on National Forest System land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53969 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 11 sites around Boulder County.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Buttonrock Collaborative - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 04/2019 Kevin Zimlinghaus Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2018 303-541-2537 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The Forest Service proposes to use a combination of manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire activities to reduce fuel loadings and restore ponderosa pine dominated stands in collaboration with other governmental agencies and landowners. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52000 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.4,5,8,9, 21 of T1N, R71W. S. CU Mountain Research Station - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Mike Johnson CE Scoping Start 08/15/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the University of Colorado, Mountain Research Station, to use and maintain facilities on NFS land for research and to conduct research studies on NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50742 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Niwot Ridge. Cold Springs Fire Tree Planting - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Kevin Zimlinghaus Project (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 303-541-2537 CE [email protected] Description: The planting of tree seedlings in the Cold Springs Fire (approximately 100 acres).

Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.8,T1S,R72W. The unit is located north of Ridge Road on NFS lands approximately 2 miles northeast of Nederland. Colorado Division of Water - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/21/2018 07/2018 Mike Johnson Resources stream gauge 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a stream gauge. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Dick area.

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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 On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=10692 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails within and outside of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. FinLand (Gregg) Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the use and maintenance of a road for access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51344 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lump Gulch.

Heithold Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Heithold to maintain a Forest Road for access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49761 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various.

Highlands Presbyterian Camp - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva and Retreat Center 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Allenspark, Colorado.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Hittle access - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize access to private property.

Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jamestown.

Ingersoll Collaborative Burn - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Cambria Armstrong Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/11/2018 970-295-6768 CE - Fuels management [email protected] Description: In cooperation with Boulder County, the Boulder Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 28 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands. Thinning of smaller diameter trees may be done before burning to reduce mortality of larger diameter trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53456 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is generally located southwest of Lyons, CO, south/east of and west of U.S. Highway 36 adjacent to Boulder County Open Space, Heil Valley Ranch. Jay Midyette leach field - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/21/2018 06/2018 Mike Johnson reauthorization 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization to continue using a leach field. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf area. Jeff and Andrea VanSambeek - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Mike Johnson access Scoping Start 06/18/2018 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to private property on a road that has been closed to public use. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sawmill Road area.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Larry and Di'Anna Clark access - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/25/2018 08/2018 Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road

Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mammoth Gulch area. Lefthand Motorized Roads & - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2019 08/2019 Matthew Henry Trails Project - Road management Est. Scoping Start 08/2018 303-541-2510 EA [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze access and sustainable management to the Lefthand motorized roads and trails area. Due to the 2013 flood, the motorized access into the motorized trails area were severely damaged and destroyed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51312 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.2N., R71W., Sections 15,16,17,20,21,22,27,28,& 29. Margaret Eldredge water line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Mike Johnson CE Scoping Start 01/19/2018 Actual: 06/25/2018 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a spring box and water. The previous authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf area. Peaceful Valley Resort - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for horseback riding, overnight pack trips, vehicle tours, cookouts, hayrides, hiking, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides to replace an expiring permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trails and roads west, south, and northeast of Camp Dick Campground, the Cerran St. Vrain Trail and trails west of Brainard Lake.

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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 On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37965 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W, 6th P.M. Eldora Townsite. Rabbitt Cabin and Access - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a cabin and access to the cabin for a period of 10 years while a permanent resolution to the encroachment is found. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49760 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Castle Gulch in Lefthand Canyon. Randy Oxley water line - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a water line to provide water to private property Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jamestown area. Rocky Mountain Pathways - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Ranch 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Taylor Mountain Trail #932; Bright Trail #921.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Singletrack Mountain Bike - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Adventures 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountain biking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=29881 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1 S, R73W, Sec 23, 24, 26, and 27. T1 S, R72W, Sec 9, 10, 16, 17, and 20. The project area is located in the West Magnolia area on FS System trails and roads. The area is 1 mile south of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West and East, from the . Steve Barrow access - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. county road 100J. Sundance Stables - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=18634 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24,26, and 27 of Township 1 south, Range 73W, 6th PM. One mile due south of the town of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West, and west of the Peak to Peak Highway. The Old Gallery parking - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Mike Johnson CE Scoping Start 01/19/2018 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.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Tregae Access - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 303-541-2534 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize use and maintenance of a Forest Road for access to private property Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51343 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Emory Road.

Watson septic tank - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for a septic system that has expired. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48446 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations on Boulder Ranger District. Wild Bear Center for Nature - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Discovery 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32982 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Xcel Energy- Tungsten to - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Mike Johnson Bobtail new gas line Scoping Start 03/01/2018 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a gas pipeline.

Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Magnolia Road, down county road 97, down South Beaver Creek Road, down highway 119, down Dory Hill Road to Central City.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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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 On Hold N/A N/A Michele White 44H Reconstruction - Special use management 970-295-6654 EA - Road management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Larimer County to reconstruct CR 44H ("Buckhorn road"), which was damaged in the flood of September 2013. Larimer County has an easement and segments of the road on NFS land are proposed to be realigned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50401 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 71 West, sections 16, 17,18 and T. 7N., R72W., sections 13, 14. Buckhorn road, northwest of Masonville CO. Authorization for Larimer - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Michele White County Road 47 Reconstruction 970-295-6654 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Due to the 2013 flood, county road 47 was damaged. The Forest Service proposes to issue a temporary road construction permit with an operation plan to allow for staging areas and after construction an easement would be issued to Larimer County. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46614 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located off Colorado Highway 36, Township 4 North, 71 and 72 West. Accesses Big Elk Meadows subdivision and Forest land. Comanche Wilderness - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/03/2018 06/2018 Jon Halverson Outfitters Special Use 970-295-6723 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial *UPDATED* guided hunting to replace an existing expiring authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53103 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. area in/around for deer, elk hunts; all NFS lands on CLRD (except Comanche Peak, Neota, Rawah wildernesses) for mtn. lion hunts; as approved for bighorn sheep, hunts.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Husted-Maitland Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 12/2018 Patti Turecek Exchange Comment Period Public Notice 970-295-6656 EA 02/10/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes an exchange of approx. 356 acres of Forest Service System land for approx. 367 acres of non-Federal land including a public trail easement. 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. Jacks Gulch - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2019 02/2019 Cambria Armstrong CE - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 970-295-6768 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management Description: This project is meant to improve elk, , and wild turkey habitat while also reducing surface and crown fuel loading across the landscape. The proposed action includes both broadcast burning and vegetation treatments across the project area. 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. Liarflies Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/14/2018 05/2018 Jon Halverson Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorization for guided fishing to the new owner of an existing Priority-permitted operation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54009 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers.

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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) Magic Feather Collaborative - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Cambria Armstrong Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/15/2017 970-295-6768 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: In cooperation with the NRCS, TNC, and Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, the Canyon Lakes Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 5,536 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands and 793 acres of non- NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52945 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located near the community of Red Feather Lakes, CO. It is generally located south of Larimer County Road (LCR) 67J, east of LCR 69, north of LCR 68C, and west of LCR 74E. Outward Bound Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/03/2018 05/2018 Jon Halverson Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial backpacking to replace an existing expiring authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53104 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. and adjacent areas. Post-Flood Trail Restoration - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Cannon CE - Watershed management 970-295-6722 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to repair, reconstruct and restore flood-impacted trails on CLRD including but not limited to Fox Creek, West Creek and Homestead Meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47240 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trails within flood-impacted area on CLRD.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Rapid Transit Rafting Special - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/14/2018 05/2018 Jon Halverson Use Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorization for guided whitewater rafting to the new owner of an existing Priority-permitted operation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54010 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. . 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. Roaring Creek Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Lochen Wood EA - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 970-218-4820 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (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.

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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) Seaman Reservoir Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 05/2029 Leslie McFadden Management Project NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6735 EIS 02/01/2006 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2018 Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley) and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N, R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. Storm Mountain Public - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Donahue Improvement District Number 540-984-4101 55 Road Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and maintenance of Forest roads accessing these subdivisions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40823 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 71 West, sections 21, 27, 34 and 35. West of Drake, Colorado off of County Road 43. Tunnel Water Company - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 09/2018 Leslie McFadden Access Road Relocation for Scoping Start 01/14/2018 970-295-6735 Laramie-Poudre Tunnel [email protected] Repairs. Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize relocation of a road used by Tunnel Water Company to access the east CE portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. Existing road is too steep to accommodate equipment necessary for previously authorized repair work. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53565 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T8N, R75W, Sec 16, 6th PM. East portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel location along highway 14, near Tunnel Picnic Area.

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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) Water Facility Easement for - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Katie Donahue Twin Lake Reservoir 540-984-4101 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. Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Lochen Wood Administration (Western) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-218-4820 Estes-Flat Iron Proposed 09/19/2014 [email protected] Transmission Line Rebuild Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 07/2018 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service will analyze Western's proposal to remove a115 kV line and rebuild a115 kv line both of which are authorized under special use permits. These parallel lines cross approx.imately 3.8 miles of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/transmission/infrastruct/Pages/Estes-Flatiron.aspx Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North, Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segments on Forest is Pole Hill area.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Access Driveway to the Timber - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Patti Turecek Line Mining Claim. Scoping Start 01/19/2018 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, use and maintenance of a 150' by 20'access driveway to reach private property. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Sec 2, T5S, R75W. Leavenworth area, off of Guanella Pass Road.

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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) Access Road Nosis - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Patti Turecek CE Scoping Start 01/19/2018 970-295-6656 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use of an existing road to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sections 3 & 4. Columbine Campground Area. Bald Mountain Cemetery - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Patti Turecek CE Scoping Start 01/19/2018 970-295-6656 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the continued use and maintenance of the Bald Mountain Cemetery.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, sec 10. Bald Mountain. Central City Water Collection - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Leslie McFadden System Upgrade Scoping Start 01/02/2017 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow Central City to upgrade or replace two existing water diversion and collection structures located on National Forest System lands under their current authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50906 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T3S., R73W, Sec 5, 6th P.M., T2S., R73W., Sec 31, 6th P.M. Broomfield Gulch and Pecks Gulch. Colorado Mountain Club - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2018 12/2018 Deb Ekstrand Special Use Authorization for Est. Scoping Start 09/2018 303-567-3024 Outfitting and Guiding [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for environmental education, including avalanche awareness, snow travel, and rock climbing. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49001 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of Clear Creek Ranger District.

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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) Evergreen Tree Planting - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2018 05/2018 Kevin Zimlinghaus CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2018 303-541-2537 [email protected] Description: The planting of seedlings in approximately 25 acres where the units did not meet NFMA stocking requirements.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - S.32, T5S, R71W. The units are located on NFS lands north of South Warhawk Drive near Conifer in units from The units were cut and cut as a result of the Evergreen Fuel Reduction Project (decision 9/2004). Loveland Dry Gulch Snowcat - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Deb Ekstrand Tours Project - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 303-567-3024 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: 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 Lift 1 - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/17/2018 05/2018 Deb Ekstrand Replacement. 303-567-3024 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve Clear Creek Ski Corporation (Loveland Ski Areas) replacement of lift 1. The current triple fixed grip lift will be replaced with a detachable quad. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53371 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R76W, Sec 28. T5S, R76W, Sec 28. Mine's Peak Cell Tower - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Patti Turecek CE Scoping Start 01/19/2018 970-295-6656 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, operation and maintenance for a new 85' commercial cell tower on Mines Peak. Only a tower will be constructed, associated equipment will be installed in the existing building. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R75W, Section 10. Mines Peak off of Berthoud Pass.

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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) Old Mine Road Association - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Leslie McFadden Right-of-Way 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue Old Mine Road Association a Right-of-Way for an existing road to access private property. The road is not identified on the Motor Vehicle Use Map as an open public road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52227 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sec 18 and T3S, R74W, Sec 13, 6th P.M. Northwest of Dumont. Powder Addiction West Fork - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/02/2018 12/2018 Deb Ekstrand Route - Special use management 303-567-3024 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze Powder Addiction's proposal for a snow cat route for their guided snow cat operation up the West Fork drainage at . Snow Addiction is currently permitted under a 10-year outfitter guide permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52050 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R76W, Sections 14, 15, 23. West Fork drainage at Jones Pass. Public Service Co of Colorado - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek South Clear Creek Master Gas 303-567-3011 Line Permit [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35488 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District.

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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) SSG Mining Plan of Operation - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2017 11/2017 Leslie McFadden CE Scoping Start 05/01/2017 970-295-6651 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of hand tools and mechanized equipment to sample and evaluate material from old mine tailing and within existing adit. Ore with economic value will be removed Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52231 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.3S., R.74W., Sec 1, 6th P.M. East of Alice in the Alice Yankee Hill Mining District. State of Colorado - Mines Peak - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/18/2017 11/2018 Leslie McFadden Communication Site 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 On Hold N/A N/A Leslie McFadden Reservoir Company Access to 970-295-6651 Loch Lomond Reservoirs [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch *UPDATED* Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loch Lomond. Turner Services Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2018 12/2018 Deb Ekstrand Authorization for Outfitting and Est. Scoping Start 09/2018 303-567-3024 Guiding Services [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for hunting on specific game units and ATV tours on system roads. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49002 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Creek Ranger District.

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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) Twenhofel well and Pipeline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Patti Turecek CE Scoping Start 01/19/2018 9702956656 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the continued use of an existing well and pipeline to serve a residence.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R72, Section WNE 10. Soda Creek Road.

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:05/2018 06/2018 Vernon Koehler Well Project Comment Period Public Notice 970-834-9272 EA 10/26/2017 [email protected] Description: The FS/BLM proposes to allow Duncan Oil Company to develop their lease for the production of oil and gas.The BLM implements by approving Application for Permit to Drill (APD). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47693 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 9 N., R. 62 W., 6th P.M., sec. 32, NE 1/4. Approximately 4.5 miles north of Briggsdale, Colorado. Wings Birding Tours Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 11/01/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50438 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Pawnee -wide.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34498 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry 970-887-4122 Parcel Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to Henderson subsurface operations. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Colorado Department of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Deanna Bartlett Transportation (CDOT) Fraser Scoping Start 10/25/2017 970-887-4122 Sediment Pond Project Permit [email protected] Reissuance Description: The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a new special use permit to CDOT for continued operation and CE maintenance of the Sediment Pond for activities occurring outside of the existing highway easement. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51297 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 23, T. 2S., R. 75W., 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Hwy. 40, Fraser River Sediment Pond. 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.

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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 Developing Proposal Expected:11/2018 07/2019 Matthew Jurak CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 08/2018 907-874-7520 [email protected] *UPDATED* s Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the preservation and maintenance of the existing 1st Creek Cabin and reconstruct and designate 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. Intrawest/Winter Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Deanna Bartlett Operations Corp. Distributed Scoping Start 09/06/2013 970-887-4122 Antenna System [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate and maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at Winter Park Resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42852 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Issuance of Recreation Special - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/29/2018 06/2018 Matthew Jurak Use Permits for Outfitting and 907-874-7520 Guiding [email protected] CE s *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue priority Outfitting and Guiding special use authorizations for horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, backpacking and fishing. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District roads and trails.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Kauffman Creek Vegetation - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2019 Kevin McLaughlin Management Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/16/2018 970-887-4107 CE [email protected] .us Description: The Forest Service proposes to salvage approximately 1,600 acres of standing dead lodgepole pine trees, which are a result of widespread mountain pine beetle. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53566 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Sections 19, 20, 28-32, T4N R77W, and Sections 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36,T4N R78W, 6th PM, Grand County, Colorado. Sulphur Ranger District of the in Grand County, Colorado, approximately 10 miles northwest of Granby, Colorado. Meadow Creek Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 07/2019 Eric Schroder Enhancement and Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 12/15/2016 303-541-2538 Improvement Project - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 09/2018 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is looking to improve watershed condition and recreation opportunities in the Meadow Creek Reservoir area, which is part of the Arapaho . 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. Sulphur Timber Stand - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Kevin McLaughlin Improvement Project - Fuels management 970-887-4107 EA [email protected] .us Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement 4325 acres of vegetation improvement activities. The proposal will address improving forest health while maintaining and improving vegetation conditions that are suitable for Canada lynx habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51029 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Three Lakes Water and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Sanitation District 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] 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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