Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2019 to 12/31/2019 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) 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.
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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 In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Nicholas DiGiacco Authorization Re-Issuances Scoping Start 07/15/2018 603-466-2713 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53675 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. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:04/2022 04/2022 Samantha Staley Gunnison Forest Plan Revision DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-874-6666 EIS 04/03/2018 samantha.staley@usda. gov *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2021 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. North Delta Administrative Site - Facility management Completed Actual: 06/25/2019 06/2019 Daris Matos Replacement Building 970-874-6635 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replace existing dilapidated/unsafe storage and office facilities with one building at existing administrative site in North Delta. Demolish other buildings at site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56309 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Delta, Colorado (existing administrative site outside proclamation boundaries).
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Grays Basin Inactive Mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2019 06/2020 Liz Mauch Physical Safety Closure Project Scoping Start 08/12/2019 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The GMUG and Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety are proposing to physically close 17 inactive mine features in Silver Lake, Grays Basin and Ptarmigan Lake areas on the Norwood and Ouray Ranger Districts in 2020. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56806 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T42N, R8W, sections 3, 8, 9 and 10, N.M.P.M. T42N, R8W, sections 3,8,9 and 10, N.M.P.M. SMPA Permit Reissuance - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2019 12/2019 Spencer Haley CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2019 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) Adrenaline Driven Adventures - - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/03/2019 07/2019 Ryan Fricke Outfitter and Guide Special Use 970-242-8211 Permit Proposal [email protected] CE Description: Proposal for a commercial outfitter and guide priority special use permit to conduct guided OHV tours on the *UPDATED* Uncompahgre and Grand Mesa National Forest. Forest System roads will be authorized with 500 service days for daily tours. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56372 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian, T15S, R101W, Section 6. 6th Principle Meridian, T15S, R101W, Section 6.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Big Battlement Reservoir - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/16/2019 09/2019 Jonathan Hare Ancillary Dam Repair Project 970-948-9803 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install filter drain, repair seepage, and raise crest of Ancillary Dam. Borrow 1000 cubic yards of gravel from location adjacent to dam. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56689 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 12 S R 95 W Section 19. N 38 59%u201943.4%u201D W 108 02%u201958.6%u201D . T 12 S R 95 W Section 19. N 38 59%u201943.4%u201D W 108 02%u201958.6%u201D. Burwell Spring - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 12/2019 Jonathan Hare CE Scoping Start 08/16/2019 970-263-5802 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* v Description: Application to authorize previously constructed spring development and pipeline to serve private property inholding. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56688 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Section 28, Township 15 South, Range 101 West. NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Section 28, Township 15 South, Range 101 West. Enlargement of Monument No. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 05/2021 John Slown 1 and Hunter Reservoirs DEIS NOA in Federal Register 406-329-3749 EIS 06/16/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2020 Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=9127 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S., R.93W, 6th P.M. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) FS 260 REROUTE-KENNEY - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 09/2019 Danielle Cook CREEK RESERVOIR - Road management Scoping Start 08/28/2019 970-263-5835 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to reroute a 0.14 mile section of road that is currently steep, unsustainable, and consistently eroding located above Kenney Creek Reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56707 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FS RD 260 AT THE KENNEY CREEK RESERVOIR 39.11650, - 107.80829. GRAND VALLEY RANGER - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Monica Klingler DISTRICT-BULL DRAW FIRE - Grazing management Scoping Start 03/08/2019 970-242-8211 FENCE CONSTRUCTION [email protected] CE Description: Approximately 10 miles of new fence will be constructed in numerous locations on the Uncompahgre National *UPDATED* Forest, to replace/improve locations of fences burned in the Bull Draw Fire in 2018. The objective is to improve grazing management. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55597 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa, Montrose. LEGAL - Areas within Townships 48, 49, and 50 North, and Ranges 15,16,and 17 West. 7 miles BLM/Forest boundary and 3 miles interior fences on the Club/Campbell/UC Allotments, North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Grigware Kelso Creek Private - Land acquisition On Hold N/A N/A Jonathan Hare Road Special Use Authorization - Special use management 970-263-5802 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The US Forest service proposes to issue a special use permit for an existing private road to access private property that is located within the Grand mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53201 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 9, Township 50 North, Range 14 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian. NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 9, Township 50 North, Range 14 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian; adjacent to Kelso Creek.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Powderhorn Snowmaking - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Loren Paulson Supply Line and Trail Project - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 970-242-8211- X4112 EA 09/18/2019 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install a snowmaking supply line from Anderson Reservoir #2 to the top terminal of Lift #1. Construct the Anderson Reservoir #2 Pump House and associated intake structure. Construct the Rim Connector Trail from Grand Mesa to Powderhorn Resort.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56710 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mesa County, CO approximately 40 miles east of Grand Junction, CO. Rapid Creek Cycles & Sports - - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/21/2019 08/2019 Ryan Fricke Priority Outfitter and Guide 970-242-8211 Permit Proposal [email protected] CE Description: Proposal requests a commercial outfitter and guide priority use permit to provide guided mountain bike tours on the *UPDATED* Grand Mesa National Forest. Existing system trails will be authorized with 200 service days on Mesa Top and County Line Trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56373 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian, T 12S, R 96W, Section 16. Grand Mesa National Forest - Flowing Park and Countyline. Rapid Creek Cycles & Sports- - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/05/2019 08/2019 Ryan Fricke Priority Outfitter and Guide 970-242-8211 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Commercial outfitter and guide priority use permit request to provide guided mountain bike tours on the Grand *NEW LISTING* Mesa National Forest. Existing system trails would be authorized with 200 service days on Mesa Top and County Line Trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56683 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian, T 12S, R 96W, Section 16. Mesa Top and County Line Trail systems.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Steamboat Rocks - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2020 04/2020 Ben Sanders CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/26/2019 307-782-2415 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The Steamboat Rock Prescribed Fire is a continuation of the Grand Junction Watershed Initiative that has been in progress since 2008. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55485 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Latitude (center of project): 39?00%u2019 21.1%u201D N Longitude 108? 13%u2019 22.4%u201D W Legal (portions or all): T12S, R97W, sections 14, 15, 16, 22, 23 . The treatment area is located on the Grand Valley Ranger District portion of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Access is via County Route 100 (Lands End Road) (see map). The Mt. Hatten Project - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski CE 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Mt Hatten Project is a radio repeater installation project, the system operates in the VHF band, power output is rated at 8 watts and is supplied by two solar panels and storage batteries. Ground disturbance will be the placement of 4 concrete pads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51634 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado T.12S., R.92W., sec 4 NW1/4NW1/4 Chalk Mountain Quad, Grand Mesa National Forest. 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado T.12S., R.92W., sec 4 NW1/4NW1/4 Chalk Mountain Quad, Grand Mesa National Forest.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District)
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Cement Creek: Fenceline Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/21/2019 08/2019 Greg Austin (Mechanized) 970-642-4402 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construction of a non-motorized trail (~4.8 miles) adjacent to Cement Creek Road NFSR 740. This trail would provide a option for non-motorized users to get off the on a narrow, busy road, reducing safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56453 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 13 & 24, T14S, R85W; Sec 5-7, T13S, R84W; Sec 32, T14S, R84W; 6thPM. Adjacent to Cement Creek Road (NFSR 740), East of Crested Butte South. Century Link & GCEA Jack's - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/15/2019 08/2019 Nicholas Szuch Cabin Cutoff Line 970-874-6675 CE Nicholas.Szuch@usda. gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation and management of a new fiber optic cable on the existing GCEA power line adjacent to Jack's Cabin Cutoff Road (CR/NFSR 813). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56591 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec. 19, 20, & 29, T 15S, R 84W, 6th PM. Along the Jack's Cabin Cutoff Road (CR/NFSR 813). North of Gunnison, CO. Crested Butte Area Designated - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Aaron Drendel Camping Scoping Start 06/27/2019 970-642-4439 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The designation of dispersed camp sites and requirement for visitor to camp in these sites around the Crested Butte area. Designation of the dispersed camping sites would be established using wooden posts, signs, and fire rings. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56454 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Crested Butte area including: Kebler Pass/Lake Irwin, Slate River/Oh Be Joyful, Washington Gulch, Schofield Pass/Rustlers Gulch/Judd Falls, Brush Creek, and Cement Creek.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Keystone Mine - Tailing Cover - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 08/14/2019 08/2019 Niccole Mortenson Characterization and Borrow 406-329-3163 Source Testing [email protected] CE Description: Tailings cover characterization testing and testing of potential borrow source material. *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56612 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S, R86W, Sections 5-6, 6th PM. West of Crested Butte, Colorado. Lake Irwin Campground & Day - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/25/2019 07/2019 Aaron Drendel Use Area Improvement 970-642-4439 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorization for the reconstruction of Lake Irwin Campground and Day Use Area. Reconstruction would involve ground disturbance and tree removal to all for reconfigures and/or expanded camping sprus/sites, new tables, rings, tent pads, restrooms... Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56528 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Crested Butte, Colorado. Monarch Pass - Marshall Pass - Forest products Completed Actual: 08/14/2019 08/2019 Pamela King Vegetation Management Project - Vegetation management 970-642-4401 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: The intent of the project is to proactively and adaptively respond to declining forest vegetation conditions due to insect and disease. Includes treatments of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine forests in the Monarch Pass and Marshall Pass areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55007 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Monarch: T48N, R5E, S2 & 1; T48N, R6E, S6; T49N, R5E, S1, 13 & 12; and T49N, R5E, S6, 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 & 31; NMPM. Marshall: T48N, R6E, S9, 15-17, 21, 22, 28 & 29; NMPM. Monarch Pass is located approximately 30 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado. Marshall Pass is located approximately 35 miles east-southeast of Gunnison, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) North Taylor AML Closures - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 07/22/2019 09/2019 Chad Wellman CE 970-642-4474 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The project consists of physically closing 11 abandoned mine adits and 4 abandoned mine shafts on the Gunnison Ranger District in areas around Taylor Park. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56450 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Around Taylor Park, 35 miles northeast of Gunnison, including: Forest Hill, Cumberland Pass, Jack's Cabin, Manganese Gulch, Pearl Pass, Matchless mountain, Italian Creek, and New York Peak. Taylor Park Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 John Slown Management EA - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 406-329-3749 EA (other than forest products) 04/04/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: Approximately 15,000 acres of commercial and non-commercial vegetation treatments are being proposed. For information on the AMG and opportunities to get involved please visit https://www.centerforpubliclands.org/taylor- park-project-events. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53662 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Taylor Park, Spring Creek, and Union Park in Gunnison County, CO.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Barret Spring Development - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Nicholas DiGiacco Permit Issuance Scoping Start 10/01/2018 603-466-2713 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Daniel and Katherine Readon are requesting to be permitted for Barret Spring Development and pipeline on National Forest System lands. The Readons have an existing State conditional water right for this development. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54723 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N, R13W, Section 2. Barret Spring.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Rothberg Property Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Spencer Haley CE Scoping Start 12/18/2017 970-327-4261 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorization for access to private land via Little Cone Ranch Rd NFSR 618.1E Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51387 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T.42N., R.11W., sections 10 and 11, N.M.P.M. Private property is west of Fall Creek Road. Tabeguache Habitat - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Luke Holguin Restoration Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 970-327-4261 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Road management Description: Restore wildlife habitat & increase big game habitat effectiveness through implementation of the 2002 Record of Decision for the Uncompaghre National Forest Travel Plan on a portion of the Norwood Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56662 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of Tabeguache Creek, west to forest boundary, east to 25 Mesa Road, South to forest boundary & Ray Trails NFSR 614.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Box Canyon Sign Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2020 03/2020 Liz Mauch Permit Est. Scoping Start 11/2019 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replace old Special Use Permit for operating and maintaining the Box Canyon sign with a new permit and operation/maintenance plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56248 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R8W, section 36, N.M.P.M. T44N, R8W, section 36, N.M.P.M. Hillside on southside of Ouray.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Camp Bird Avalanche Control - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:11/2019 11/2019 Dana Wilson CE - Road management Scoping Start 09/01/2018 9702405415 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize avalanche control along road for mine ingress and egress purposes. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52087 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Bird Road, Ouray County. Canyon Creek Campgrounds - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/10/2019 06/2020 Caleb Valdez Redesign 970-240-5375 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes to decommission several poorly planned and maintained camp sites, while adding new sites in more desirable areas. Primary objectives are to remove health and safety issues, reduce deferred maintenance, and ADA compliance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54910 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R8W, Sec.1 and T43N, R8W Sec.12 and T43N, R8W, Sec.13. Angel Creek and Thistledown Campgrounds. Jackass Flats Road Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Dana Gardunio Reauthorization Scoping Start 08/16/2018 9702405415 CE [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: Re-issuance of a special use permit for access to a private inholding located on the Jackass Flats Road, NFSR 871.2a. The current five year special use permit expires 12/31/18. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54588 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sections 18 and 19, T.46N., R.5W., N.M.P.M. Sections 18 and 19, T.46N., R.5W., N.M.P.M.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Keystone Portfolio - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2020 01/2020 Dana Gardunio Management Road Special Use Scoping Start 08/16/2018 9702405415 Authorization [email protected] CE ov *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a Forest Road Special Use Permit for access across NFS land on NFSR 871.2A (Jackass Flats Road) and NFSR 871.2B (Blowout Road). The roads were used and maintained by the previous landowner under a Road Use Permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54586 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections 18 and 19, T.44N., R.7W., N.M.P.M. Nickolaus Road Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 12/2019 Dana Gardunio Authorization Scoping Start 10/11/2018 9702405415 CE [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: Issue a special use permit for access and maintenance through approximately 750 ft of National Forest System lands to a private inholding on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54899 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec. 12, T. 47 N., R. 12 W., NNPM. Sec. 12, T. 47 N., R. 12 W., NMPM.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Cathedral Peak Route - Watershed management Completed Actual: 07/01/2019 05/2020 Dennis Garrison Restoration 2019 970-527-4131 x4259 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to improve watershed conditions along an unauthorized route near Cathedral Peak south of Crawford on the Paonia Ranger District. The route is to be recontoured, revegetated, and left as a single track nonmotorized nonsystem trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55814 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Southern half of Section 23, T50N, R6W, NMPM. Southern half of Section 23, T50N, R6W, NMPM.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) North Fork Mancos Master - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2019 06/2020 Niccole Mortenson Development Plan Objection Period Legal Notice 406-329-3163 EA 08/16/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Gunnison Energy LLC proposes to drill, complete, and operate up to 35 horizontal wells from four new well pads and one existing well pad. Proposal includes construction of associated access roads and gas gathering pipelines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50966 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - T10S, R90W, Sections 16-21, 28-33; T11S, R90W, Sections 3-10, 16-22, 27-31; T12S, R89W, 17-20; T12S, R90W, 3-11, 13-14, 18-19, 24, and 30; and T12S, R91W, Sections 11-14, 23-26. 12miles north of Paonia, CO.
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