Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2013 to 09/30/2013 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest 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) Gateway West 230/500 kv - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 11/2013 Misty Hays Transmission Line Project FEIS NOA in Federal Register 307-358-4690 EIS 04/26/2013 [email protected] Description: Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power propose to construct electric transmission lines from the proposed Windstar Substation near the Dave Johnston Power Plant at Glenrock, WY to the proposed Hemingway substation near Melba, Idaho Web Link: http://www.wy.blm.gov/nepa/cfodocs/gateway_west/ Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, . COUNTY - Bear Lake, Albany, Converse, Natrona. Montpelier District, CTNF - northern most corridor designated in the Caribou NF Plan, Doulgas Distict MBRNF northern most corridor designated in the MBR Plan. Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Glen Stein Management Direction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5281 EIS 12/09/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/eastern.html Location: UNIT - Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton, Fremont, Laramie. Bridger-Teton NF, Medicine Bow NF, Thunder Basin .

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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2011 12/2011 David Loomis Administration Right-of-Way NOI in Federal Register 303-275-5008 Maintenance and 04/08/2010 [email protected] Reauthorization Project Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 03/2011 Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in , Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. 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. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Black Hills National Forest and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 09/2014 Dave Slepnikoff Thunder Basin National NOI in Federal Register 605-343-1567 Grasslands Power 230 Kv Line 08/26/2011 [email protected] EIS Description: TECKLA-OSAGE-LANGE 230Kv Transmission line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30774 Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District, Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Pennington, Weston, Campbell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the Black Hills NF, running approximately from the SD/WY border to Pactola substation to Lange substation NW of Rapid City, SD.

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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) US Pro Cycling Race Special - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 08/2013 Mike Kenealy Use Authorization 215 Comment Period Legal 970-945-3207 CE Notice 05/08/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed special use authorization is for Classic Bicycle Racing LLC to make temporary use of NFS lands on 4 National Forests within CO for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41678 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Grand, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. White River NF; Pike-San Isabel NF and Cimarron-Comanche National Grasslands; Medicine Bow-Routt NF and Thunder Basin National Grassland; Arapaho-Roosevelt NF and Pawnee Nat'l Grassland. White-Nose Syndrome: Caves - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2013 07/2013 Trey Schillie and Abandoned Mines - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 215 Comment Period Legal 303-275-5067 EA - Minerals and Geology Notice 11/21/2012 [email protected] Description: The US Forest Service is preparing an environmental analysis for cave and abandoned mine management options for the bat disease commonly known as white-nose syndrome (WNS). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r2/wns Location: UNIT - All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, All Units, White River National Forest All Units, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and All Units, All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units, Black Hills National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units. STATE - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Adams. Bighorn, San Juan, Pike and San Isabel and CC, Medicine Bow and Routt, Shoshone, Black Hills, White River, Rio Grande, Arapaho and Roosevelt and Pawnee.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Melissa Martin Conservation Measures - Routt - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Adjustment 12/09/2011 307-745-2371 and Medicine Bow NF Plan Est. DEIS NOA in Federal [email protected] (LRMP) Amendments Register 07/2013 EIS Description: Amendment to the Routt and Medicine Bow LRMPs to incorporate conservation measures for the Greater Sage- grouse. The Forest Service is a cooperating agency in the development of a programmatic EIS; the Bureau of Land Management is the lead agency. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38172 Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Platte, Albany, Carbon, Converse, Natrona. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Glen Stein Management Direction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5281 EIS 12/09/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/eastern.html Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Adams. Routt National Forest. Invasive Plant Management EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2014 04/2014 Bob Mountain for the Medicine Bow - Routt - Grazing management NOI in Federal Register 307-745-2411 NFs and Thunder Basin NG - Vegetation management 12/01/2010 [email protected] EIS (other than forest products) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Fuels management Register 07/2013 - Watershed management Description: This proposal would continue an integrated approach to treatment of noxious weeds and invasive species such as annual bromes to manage critical wildlife habitats and fuels treatments on the Medicine Bow - Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19692 Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Platte, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Natrona, Niobrara. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, Thunder Basin National Grassland.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region University of Wyoming - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/02/2013 05/2013 Nathan Haynes Research Permit 307-745-2317 CE [email protected] Description: Issue the University of Wyoming an Institutional authorization for research across the Medicine Bow Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38800 Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Platte, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Natrona, Niobrara. Medicine Bow -Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region WYDOT Highway 130 - Carbon - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 12/2013 Patricia Hesch Power & Light 2 Hazard Tree (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 08/2013 307-745-2430 Clearing - Special use management [email protected] EA Description: Hazard tree clearing and/or removal along (1) Wyoming Hwy 130 from approximately mile marker 28 to mile marker 46, and (2) Carbon Power & Light's overhead powerline from approximately Snowy Range Ski Area to just west of Brooklyn Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40222 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. Laramie and Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger Districts, Snowy Range Mountains.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District)

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) BCH Platte River Ditch Bill - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Diana Hood Easement: Batch #3 307-326-2532 CE [email protected] Description: Issue FLPMA easements for irrigation ditches and reservoirs meeting CO Ditch Bill criteria located in the Platte River drainage on the Brush Creek Hayden District. Batch #3 includes three water facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35453 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. Irrigation ditches are located on the BCH district within the Platte River drainage. Facilities are located on the east side of the Sierra Madre Range and west side of the Snowy Range. BCH Platte River Ditch Bill - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Diana Hood Easements: Batch #2 307-326-2532 CE [email protected] Description: Issue FLPMA easements for irrigation ditches and reservoirs meeting Colorado Ditch Bill criteria located in the Platte River drainage on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Please contact the project contact for locations of individual facilities. Irrigation ditches are located on the BCH District within the Platte River drainage. Facilities are located on the east side of the Sierra Madre Range and west side of the Snowy Range. BUD Analysis - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 05/2014 Melanie Fullman EA - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 307-326-5258 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Analysis of vegetation management and travel management actions in the BUD Analysis Area. BUD Analysis Area is western portion of cancelled Savery Analysis Area. Vegetation management for fuels reduction, timber salvage and wildlife habitat. Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - BUD Analysis Area is roughly defined by National Forest Lands west of Sage Creek Road (NFSR 801) and north of Wyoming Highway 70, in Township Range Sections. BUD Analysis Area is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at the western boundary Brush Creek/Hayden District, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Battle Mountain Prescribed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2014 06/2014 Mick Hood Burn - Grazing management Scoping Start 05/22/2008 307-326-2517 CE - Vegetation management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] (other than forest products) Notice 08/2013 - Fuels management Description: Prescribed burn to regenerate aspen in conifer-encroached aspen stands, re-introduce fire into a fire adapted ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17624 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. Project area includes Battle Mountain, an isolated island of Forest Service lands located on the far southwestern portion of the Sierra Madre Range. Bow River Administrative Site - Land ownership management Cancelled N/A N/A Tom Florich Conveyance 307-745-2435 CE [email protected] Description: Sale of Administrative Site Facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22972 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T18N., R80W., sec 21 NE1/4NW1/4. Bow River Adminstrative Site Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. Continental Divide National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Brian Waugh Scenic Trail Long Park Reroute 215 Comment Period Legal 307-326-2525 CE Notice 04/28/2012 [email protected] Description: Reroute approximately .51 miles of the CDNST. There are sections of the trail that are in hazardous bog areas at certain times of the year. The reroute would move the trail out of the bog areas to a dry location allowing for safe use by packsaddle. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35502 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T13N, R85W, section 6. In the Long Park area along the CDNST.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Highline Ditch Company Cabin - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Diana Hood Permit Reissuance 215 Comment Period Legal 307-326-2532 CE Notice 04/28/2012 [email protected] Description: Issuance of new special use authorization to replace expired permit. No change in authorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29836 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 Sec 7, T16N R81W. Near Forest Boundary at Tenmile, NFSR 100 and WY State Highway 130. Red Park Prescribed Burn - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Mick Hood CE (other than forest products) 307-326-2517 [email protected] Description: Prescribed burn approximately 60 acres to regenerate/restore ponderosa pine populations and regenerate aspen where it exists. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29332 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T17N R82W NE 1/4 Sec 25. Western slope of the Snowy Range. Sierra Madre Sheep - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Brad Weatherd EA 307-326-2516 [email protected] Description: Allotment Management Planning for 7 sheep allotments in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Thunder Basin National Grassland Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T12N R85W, T13N R85W, T12N R86W, T13N R86W, T14N R86W, T12N R87W, T13N R87W, T14N R87W. West side of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, approximately 17 miles southwest of Encampment, WY. USGS Stream Gage - Research and Development Cancelled N/A N/A Dave Gloss Maintenance 307-326-2510 CE [email protected] Description: USGS proposal to reconstruct stream gage cableway used to measure stream flow and water quality. Current cableway is secured to beetle-killed trees and is unsafe. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32150 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T12N R84W Section 10. Encampment River, Sierra Madre Range.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) West Side Snowy Range Travel - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 01/2014 Brian Waugh Managment Environmental Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2013 307-326-2525 Analysis [email protected] EA Description: Analysis of road and trail needs and development of loop ORV/motorcycle routes on the west side of the snowy *NEW LISTING* range. Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T19N, - T15N, R82W - R79W. West side of the Snowy Range. Wyoming State Engineers - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/30/2013 06/2013 Diana Hood Office Stream Gages 307-326-2532 CE [email protected] Description: Issue special use authorization to WSEO to operate and maintain two existing stream gages. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40640 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T16N R81W Section 20. Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Snowy Range, South Brush Creek and Barrett Creek.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Antelope Mine Rail Spur - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2013 10/2013 Amy Ormseth Expansion 215 Comment Period Legal 307-358-7115 EA Notice 06/19/2013 [email protected] Description: Antelope Coal LLC has requested an authorization to amend the existing Antelope Mine special use permit to allow expansion of the railroad spur area associated with expansion and increased capacity of the coal loadout facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31909 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - W 1/2, SW 1/4, Section 1; W 1/2, Section 12; W 1/2, Section 13; SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 14, T 40 N, R 71 W, Converse County, Wyoming. Hilight Bill Geographic Area.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Ballard Petroleum Holdings, - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2013 12/2013 James McKay LLC ¿ Applications for Permit Comment Period Public Notice 307-358-4690 to Drill (APDs) 04/28/2013 [email protected] EA Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 09/2013 Description: Ballard proposes to conduct surface use operations associated with accessing, drilling, testing, and completing two horizontal oil wells located on National Forest System (NFS) lands Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41574 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 22, T42N, R72W (USFS Fed 14-22 TH), SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 23, T42N, R72W (USFS Fed 14-23 TH). Appoximately 9 miles South of Wright Wyoming just off of Hwy. 59. Baytex Stoddard Road Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Robin Brooks Permit - Road management 215 Comment Period Legal 307-358-4690 ext7117 CE Notice 03/30/2013 [email protected] Description: Baytex Energy is proposing to use and improve an existing 2 track NFSR for approximately 0.70 miles from the intersection with Weston County Road ¿ Cheyenne County Road (#54) to the north in the Section 35 T 42N, R 64W on the TBNG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40770 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Section 35, T 42N, R 64W. Approximately 3 miles east of the intersections of county road #54 and county road #5. Berenergy Corp. ¿ Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 10/2013 James McKay Reconstruction 215 Comment Period Legal 307-358-4690 CE Notice 04/28/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: SUP DGL56 includes allowing Berenergy Corp. to use approx. 0.6 miles of National Forest System (NFS) Road 935, within an eighteen foot right-of-way, for year round access to their existing oil and gas lease operations in the Manning Oil Field. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41956 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - N ½ NW ¼ of Section 27, T39N, R73W. Approximately, 4 miles NE of county roads 31 and 34 junction.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) DM&E Wetland Mitigation Sites - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Misty Hays EA 307-358-4690 [email protected] Description: Mitigate wetlands lost during railroad construction.This includes shallow excavations at 3 sites along Antelope Creek to create wetland habitat. Includes temporary work sites, and uses existing roads. A total of 16 acres would be excavated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22935 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T40N, R69W, Sections 5, 8, 9, and 15; T40N, R68W, Section 20. Antelope Creek. Devon Energy Road Use Permit - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 12/2013 Robin Brooks CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 307-358-4690 ext7117 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Steckley Road (NFSR 942) is the primary access to a proposed well pad. They would like to upgrade approximately 750 feet of an existing 2 track road to a 20%u2019 running surface all weather road that will provide year round access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42293 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Sections 33, 34, & 35 T40N, R71W. Approximately 2.5 miles west of the Hwy 59 and Steckley Road (NFSR 942)junction. East Laramie Range Fuels - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Clay Westbrook Adaptive Management Option - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2013 307-358-4690 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management s Description: This project would include treating the Project Area to reduce fire hazard and encourage stand health. An Adaptive Management Option would be created. Treatments would be selected by using the appropriate design criteria. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31175 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL - T 24 N, R 70-71 W; T 25 N, R 70-71 W; T 26 N, R 70-72 W; T 27 N, R 70-72 W; T 28 N, R 70-72 W. Eastern portion of the North Laramie Range.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Geokinetics Alta 3D - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 12/21/2011 11/2013 James McKay Geophysical Project 307-358-4690 CE [email protected] Description: The project will encompass approximately 634 square miles with approximately 120,480 acres of the Thunder Basin National Grassland included in the project area. The project is proposed as a multi-source geophysical vibroseis with some shot holes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36909 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Natrona. LEGAL - Townships 37 to 41 N and Ranges 68 to 73 W. Primarily North and East of Bill, WY. Greater Sage-grouse - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2014 10/2014 Misty Hays Conservation Measures - Notice of Adjustment 12/09/2011 307-358-7102 Thunder Basin NG Plan Est. DEIS NOA in Federal [email protected] Amendment Register 08/2013 EIS Description: The Thunder Basin NG is a cooperating agency in the development of a programmatic EIS to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into land management plans through plan amendment, including the TBNG plan. The WY BLM is the lead agency. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38134 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell, Converse, Crook, Niobrara. Thunder Basin National Grassland. Harris Park Land Exchange - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Amy Ormseth CE Scoping Start 10/10/2012 307-358-4690 [email protected] Description: Federal to private approximately 240 acres, private to federal approximately 320 acres (formerly part of the Combined Bear Creek Land Exchange). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10666 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to Fed T26N, R72W, Section 26; Harris Park-Fed to Pvt T26N, R72W, portions of Section 12; T27N, R72W portions of Section 3. Laramie Peak Unit.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Incorporating Greater Sage- - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Danielle Chi grouse Conservation Measures - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Notice of Adjustment 801-625-5667 into Land Management Plans 12/2011 [email protected] (Wyoming) Description: The Forest Service will be a cooperating agency with the BLM (lead agency) in preparing programmatic EISs to EIS incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into land management plans, including the Thunder Basin NG plan, through plan amendment Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/eastern.html Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell, Converse, Crook, Niobrara. UNIT - Thunder Basin NG portion of the Medicine Bow-Routt NF; WY; multiple counties involved. Inyan Kara Assembled Land - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Misty Hays Exchange Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 307-358-4690 EA [email protected] Description: This land exchange is being handled by the Inyan Kara Grazing Association on behalf of 13 land owners in Weston County WY. The LEX consists of some 16,600 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=4324 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Too large to describe in the restricted area. Weston County, WY. Inyan Kara Grazing Association - Grazing management Completed Actual: 05/01/2013 06/2013 Rachel McGee Mush Creek Pipeline (livestock) 307-358-4690 CE [email protected] Description: The project consists of running a pipeline from private land to private land across two adjoining corners (corner hop) of Forest Service land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41539 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T44N, R64W, Sections 11 and 14. Approximately, 16 miles south west of Newcastle Wyoming.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Irwin Land Exchange - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Amy Ormseth EA 307-358-4690 [email protected] Description: 2,720 acres of Non-Federal to Federal and 2,400 of Federal to Non-Federal. Optional acres of Federal to Non- Federal taking into account issues with DM&E easements 1,360 acres. Map is attached. . Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to Fed:T40N R69W;Part Sec27, Sec28, Half Sec29, Half Sec32, Half Sec33, Part Sec34-T41N R68W;Sec16-Fed to Pvt:T41N R69W;Part Sec27, Half Sec29, Half Sec30, Part Sec31, Sec32, Half Sec34, Half Sec. Thunder Basin National Grassland. Lance Oil Antelope FED 4171- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Robin Brooks 10-21 - Road Use & Access - Road management 215 Comment Period Legal 307-358-4690 ext7117 Permit Notice 03/30/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Lance Oil & Gas Company is proposing to use the NFSR 1121.E1 road for approximately 0.52 miles from the intersection of Antelope Road Campbell County RD 17-4 to the south in Section 3 T. 41 N., R. 71 W. on the TBNG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41419 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Section 3 T. 41 N., R. 71 W. Approximately 3 miles South West of the junction to county road 4 and county road 69. Mackey Road Relocation - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2013 10/2013 Amy Ormseth EIS DEIS NOA in Federal Register 307-358-1620 05/24/2013 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2013 Description: Powder River Coal, LLC has requested an authorization to vacate and re-locate portions of CR 69 Mackey (large segment) and temporary CR 83 Reno (small segment) on to Forest Service land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34278 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T 42 N, R 69 W, Section 6, 7, 8,17, 21, and 22; T 43 N, R 69 W, Section 29, 30, and 31. Hilight Bill and Broken Hills Geographic Areas.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Parsons Creek Land Exchange - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Misty Hays EA 307-358-4690 [email protected] Description: Proposal to exchange lands in the Warbonnet Peak area of the Laramie Mtns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=3711 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T28- 29N R74-75W. Warbonnet Peak Area in the Laramie Mountains. Rare Elements Monitoring Well - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Geri Proctor CE 215 Comment Period Legal 307-358-7116 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 06/08/2013 Description: The USFS has identified a need to authorize Rare Elements to occupy NFS land for the construction, maintenance and monitoring of a water well. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41963 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T48N, R53W, section 33. Approximately 2.5 miles west of the town of Upton. Rhoades Land Exchange - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Geri Proctor EA Est. Scoping Start 08/2013 307-746-2782 [email protected] Description: 120 acres of Non-Federal to Federal and 200 acres of Federal to Non-Federal.

Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to Fed: T. 27 N., R. 71 W; Sec. 32, S½NW¼, NE¼NW¼ Fed to Pvt:T. 26 N., R. 71W; Sec. 14 SW¼, SW¼NE¼. The land exchange examined in this feasibility analysis will consolidate federal holdings within the southernmost part of the Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Thunder Basin Coal Company, - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Amy Ormseth LLC Clinker Mining Addition DEIS NOA in Federal Register 307-358-1620 EIS 05/17/2013 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2013 Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Thunder Basin Coal Company to acquire an adequate supply of aggregate construction material to support required maintenance and changes in infrastructure necessary for mining activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35927 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. South Hilight.

Trail 609 Improvement (Friend - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Jody Nickerson Park Trail) 307-358-7135 CE [email protected] Description: Wyoming Back Country Horsemen of America propose to significant trail maintenance and repairs to the Friend Creek Trail. Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sections 3, 4, 10, 14, and 15 of T26n/R72W. Friend Creek Trail south of Friend Park Campground on the southwestern flank of Laramie Peak. Weston Store - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Geri Proctor CE 307-358-4690 [email protected] Description: The Bethea's would like to build a convenience store at Weston, WY. This is the most convenient location for a store as it is accessible to Highway 59 and Heald County Road. This would cover approximately 5 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32754 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - NE 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 25, T 54 N, R 71 W. East side of Highway 59 in Weston, WY.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Wright Area Coal Lease by - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/22/2011 10/2013 Misty Hays Application (LBA) 09/30/2011 307-358-4690 EIS 07/14/2011 [email protected] 06/01/2011 12/17/2010 Description: This project will analyze the applications for coal leases in the Wright Area for continuing coal mining for the Jacobs Ranch, Black Thunder and North Antelope Rochelle Mines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27646 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. East of Wright, WY.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Big Creek Spring - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Peter Sargent CE - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2186 (other than forest products) Notice 02/04/2013 [email protected] - Watershed management Description: Develop water source on the Barbey Livestock Grazing Alotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40819 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R84W, section 6. Approximately three miles west of Clark, CO on FSR 471. Buffalo Pass Reroutes & - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 12/2013 Erica Dickerman Relocations - Special use management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2185 CE Notice 01/06/2013 [email protected] Description: Minor reroute and relocation involving segments of the snow trails in the Buffalo Pass Recreation Area. These changes are proposed to increase the safety of the trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41110 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T7 R84W Sec 1, 2, 25-27, 34-36 and T7 R83W Sec 4, 5, 8, 27-29, 32, 33. Buffalo Pass Recreation Area.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Buffalo Pass Road - Road management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Janet Faller Improvement Projects 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2174 CE Notice 06/18/2012 [email protected] Description: The proposed project would include the development of one new gravel pit, and extracting materials from an existing borrow pit and an existing gravel pit located near Fish Creek Reservoir along NFSR 60. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30103 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Borrow pit: T7N, R84W, Sec 36; existing gravel pit : T6N, R83W, Sec 15; proposed new gravel pit :T7N, R83W, Section 32. Buffalo Pass, NFSR 60 & 310.1B northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Coulton/Floyd Salvage and Fuel - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 06/2013 Mark Cahur Reduction Project Scoping Start 03/07/2010 970-870-2214 EA Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2014 Description: Salvage of approximately 3240 acres of lodgepole pine and some spruce blowdown, 140 acres of fuel reduction treatments and 1185 acres of pre-commericial thinning and site specific Forest Plan amendment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29312 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9 & 10N, R84W. Coulton creek and Reed creek area. Emery Spring Development - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/22/2013 06/2013 Keesha Clay Proposal 970-870-2237 CE [email protected] Description: Develop a spring and pipeline on National Forest Service lands for a domestic water supply to area with no water. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28372 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R85W, SE 1/4 Sec. 15. North Routt off of 129, near Willow Creek Pass.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Freeman Reservoir Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 09/2013 Janet Faller Permit 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2174 CE Notice 05/28/2012 [email protected] Description: Issue a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of the Freeman Dam and Reservoir to the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39366 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Moffat. LEGAL - SW1/4NW1/4 & N1/2SW1/4 Sec. 6, T. 9 N., R. 89 W., 6TH PM. Freeman Reservoir, HPBE Ranger District, Routt National Forest,. HPBE Recreation Special Uses - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kent Foster Renewals - Special use management 970-870-2142 CE [email protected] Description: Renewal for River Guest Ranch Recreaiton Special Use Permit. Activities are primarily trail rides, but also include other outfitting and guiding activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39052 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 14, T9N; R85W, Sections 6, 7, of T9N: R84W. North of Seedhouse Road, NFSR 400, CR64. HPBE Trail Reroutes & - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Kent Foster Relocations - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2142 CE Notice 04/22/2012 [email protected] Description: Minor reroute and relocation involving segments of NFST 1188 and 1188.1a. Total distance of reroutes are less than 2000 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39051 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Section 6 T9N; Range 84W and Sections 31, 32 of T10N; Range 84 W, 6th PM. Hinman Park and Coulton Creek area north of Seedhouse Road (FSR400).

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Home Ranch Spring Reissue - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Keesha Clay CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 970-638-4169 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reissue a special use permit for existing structures, used for domestic and livestock purposes by The Home Ranch Company Operations. Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N R85W, Section 26, SW quarter. North Routt County approximately 1 mi east of Clark, CO. Miners Claim Fuel Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 07/2015 Mark Cahur EA Est. Scoping Start 03/2014 970-870-2214 [email protected] Description: Boundary fuel treatments along and adjacent to private in-holdings containing structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37755 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - 6th PM, 10N, R85W, Sec 7. Southeast of Columbine, CO in Routt County. Mt. Werner Water and - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/03/2013 06/2013 Janet Faller Sanitation Water Tank 970-870-2174 CE [email protected] Description: Re-issue special use authorization for the operations and maintenance of a water storage facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38532 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 84 West, Section 23, SW 1/4, NW 1/4, 6PM. Burgess Creek Road adjacent to Burgess Creek and within the Steamboat Ski Area permit boundary. Natural Resources - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Keesha Clay Conservation Service (NRCS) Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 970-638-4169 Communicatios Use Lease [email protected] Renewal Description: Permit renewal for the operation and maintenance of 18 existing SNOwpack TELemetry (SNOTEL) Sites on the CE Routt National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37763 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. 18 Sites on the Routt National Forest.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) RECREATION RESIDENCE USE - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Kent Foster OF NATIONAL FOREST Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 970-870-2142 SYSTEM LANDS [email protected] CE Description: Re-issue special use permits to continue recreation residence use, with some modifications to the operating plan for the Elk River Tract includes 4 lots on the Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22266 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N R84W SEC 8. Elk River Tract includes 4 lots approximately 1/4 mile south of Hinman Campground. Rabbit Ears Winter Parking - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 06/2014 Kent Foster EA - Facility management Notice of Initiation 12/20/2012 970-870-2142 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2013 Description: Improvement of winter parking along US HWY 40 on Rabbit Ears Pass providing for adequate parking opportunities and improving safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35313 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Routt. LEGAL - T5N, R82-84W. Rabbit Ears Pass along US HWY 40. Rangeland Management in the - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Erik Taylor Whiskey Creek Analysis Area - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 970-870-2154 (formerly the Dudley Analysis (other than forest products) [email protected] Area). - Watershed management EA Description: Environmental Analysis of livestock grazing on four cattle allotments and two horse pastures in Routt County.

Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40812 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T11N, R86 & 85W; T12N, R86W. North of Columbine on RCR 129, includes Shield Mountain, Crane Park & King Solomon Creek.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Reconstruction of the Elkhead - Special area management Completed Actual: 06/13/2013 07/2013 Robert Skorkowsky Creek Boreal Toad Exclosure - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 970-870-2146 Fence. - Grazing management [email protected] CE - Watershed management Description: Due to general maintenance and weather factors, the old fence will be removed and replaced with a lay down fence. Reconstruction of the boreal toad fence is necessary to protect this sensitive area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35330 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R87W, Section 3. California Park Special Interest Area. Steamboat Front - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Robert Skorkowsky EA Notice of Initiation 02/07/2013 970-870-2146 [email protected] Description: WUI fuels and habitat improvement project. May include mastication, prescribed burning of shrub and aspen vegetation,and removal and treatment of beetle-killed pine. The project will occur in close proximity to the Steamboat Springs city limits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30090 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W, Sections 2,11,14,23,26,& 35; T5N, R84W, Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, & 26. Steamboat Springs city limits and surrounding valley. Steamboat Ski Area Four Points - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Erica Dickerman Lodge - Special area management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2185 CE Notice 01/06/2013 [email protected] Description: The 2006 decision for the Four Points Hut Expansion identified a leach field for waste water treatment; now a sewer line is identified as the best tool. Addtional square footage and road re-alignment are two other modifications from the 2006 decision Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40957 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Section 23, 25, 26. T6N; R84W. Steamboat Ski Area.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Steamboat Ski Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Erica Dickerman Maintenance Projects FY2013 - Special use management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2185 CE Notice 01/06/2013 [email protected] Description: Completion of minor projects on the Steamboat Ski Area to maintain and improve infrastructure such as snowmaking lines, minimal regrading, technology improvements and other marginal actitivites not previously analyzed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40958 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Section 23, 25, 26. T6N; R84W. Steamboat Ski Area. Steamboat Ski Area Summer - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 05/2014 Erica Dickerman Activities - Special use management 215 Comment Period Legal 406-837-7538 CE Notice 03/03/2013 [email protected] Description: Develop summer activities near the Thunderhead Lodge which includes a disc golf cour and/or Challenge Course (also referred to as a ropes course). Slight variations to the current trail system near Thunderhead may occur. Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Sec 23, 25, 26, T 6N, R 84W. Steamboat Ski Area. The David Josfan Spring - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Keesha Clay Reissue Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 970-638-4169 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reissue of special use permit for existing structures for year round domestic use by the Josfan property.

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N R84W, Section 23, SW quarter, Section 26 NW Quarter. North of Hwy 40, north of Ferndale picnic area. Vista Verde Spring Re-Issue - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Keesha Clay CE 215 Comment Period Legal 970-638-4169 Notice 07/30/2012 [email protected] Description: Re-issue special use permit of existing spring and pipeline for domestic use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39926 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R84W, Sec 5. Hinman Park off of NFSR 400 (Seedhouse Road).

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R2 - Rocky Mountain Region one District) Winter Non-Motorized Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Kent Foster Development Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 970-870-2142 CE [email protected] Description: Designate existing non-system trail routes as system trails. Snowshoe routes will be designated as trails on Rabbit Ears Pass. A snowshoe/skiier loop near Dry Lake will be designated at Buffalo Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38608 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N R83W - sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23; T7N R84W - Sections 25, 26. Rabbit Ears Pass and Dry Lake Area on Buffalo Pass. Yampa Valley Electric Assn - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Janet Faller Special Use Permit Amendment 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2174 CE Notice 04/29/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Relocate a distribution line along Routt County Road 129 in Routt County, Colorado and remove the existing line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42141 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 85 West, Section 33, 6th Principal Meridian. Routt County Road 129, near Mad Creek Trail Head.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region A Bar A Ranch - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/22/2013 05/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: Reissue outfitting and guiding permit to A Bar A Ranch for hiking, fishing and horseback riding on national forest and trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41291 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - T14N, R82W Sections 1, 12-13, 24-26, 35-36, T14N, R80W, Sections 1-20. Medicine Bow National Forest trails near A Bar A Ranch Headquarters.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region ABC Kids - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/04/2013 06/2013 Kassidy Kern CE - Special use management 307-745-2405 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: ABC Kids would like to offer 60 service days of guided rock climbing at Vedauwoo with up to 10 people at a time and a 1:5 guide:patron ratio. They will utilize campgrounds or dispersed campsites at Pole Mountain. Permit would be for a 2-year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41881 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14, R71W, Section 29 (Vedauwoo). Rock climbing at Vedauwoo, camping at Pole Mountain campgrounds and dispersed camp sites. Albany Lodge - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/19/2013 04/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: Albany Lodge is applying for continued use as a winter snowmobiling guiding and retrieval service, as well as expanding their business to summer operations including Jeep, motorcycle and ATV guiding. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41290 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - T12N-18N through R77W-81W. Snowy Range unit of the Laramie Ranger District. Avid 4 Adventures - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/19/2013 07/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: Avid 4 Adventure currently has a guiding permit for 75 service days for rock climbing at Vedauwoo. They would like to add 150 days of guided backpacking trips on Sheep Mountain and trailheads Pike Pole and Pelton Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40873 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sheep Mountain: T14N, R77W, Sec 33 & 20; Pike Pole T14N, R80W, Sec 32; Pelton Creek ¿ T13N, 79W, Sec 19. Sheep Mountain and Platte River Wilderness.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Department of the Army - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/04/2013 06/2013 Kassidy Kern DFMWR - Special use management 307-745-2405 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Department of the Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program would like to offer guided rock climbing and camping at Pole Mountain to families of servicemen and women. They are requesting 40 service days under a 2-year permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41883 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14, R71W, Section 29. Vedauwoo recreation area. Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/29/2013 04/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: Operate and maintain an open air chapel known as St. Alban¿s Chapel used for religious services and wedding ceremonies. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39650 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16N.R79W sec 11. Albany County St Albans Chapel. Foxpark, Boswell, and Sheep - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 12/2013 Aaron Swallow Mountain Allotment - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 307-745-2340 Management Plan (other than forest products) Notice 02/28/2012 [email protected] EA Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing and issuance of new allotment management plans for the Foxpark and Boswell livestock grazing allotments and the Sheep Mountain wildlife area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35466 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T12-15N., R77-79W. Foxpark, Boswell & Sheep Mountain Management Plan.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region GCR Communications, - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/05/2013 07/2013 Nathan Haynes Communication Facility 307-745-2317 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: GCR Electronics, LLC (GCR) operates a communication facility at the Crow Creek Hill communication site. GCR has held an authorization for their facility since 2006 that will expire on 12/31/13. They have applied for the authorization to be reissued. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40831 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T15N, R72W, Section 27, SE1/4. Crow Creek Hill communications site is located on Pole Mtn. and is accessed via NFSR 724. Keil Outdoor Adverntures, LLC - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/04/2013 09/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: Issue a Special Use Permit for 100 service days to Keil Outdoor Adventures to guide mountain lion, elk and deer hunts on the Laramie, Douglas, and Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger Districts. Hunts would be guided on foot. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34591 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Platte, Albany, Carbon, Converse. LEGAL - T12N-18N through R77W-82W; T14-15N through R71W-72W; T24-31N through R70W-78W. Laramie, Brush Creek/Hayden, and Douglas Ranger Districts. Laramie Enduro - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/22/2013 05/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: The Laramie Enduro is applying for a five year permit to hold a 72.5 mile mountain bike race on the Pole Mountain unit for the end of July.There is a potential reroute from the course that has been used since 2006. Race start/finish at Hidden Valley. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41292 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14N-15N, R71-72W. Pole Mountain Unit.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Laramie Precommercial - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 03/2014 Timothy Douville Thinning Analysis 2013 (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 307-745-2341 CE [email protected] Description: The Laramie Ranger District is reviewing potential thinning needs outside of Lynx analysis units . No road building/reconstruction will be necessary. Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 14,13,12 R 77, 78, 79, 80. Laramie Ranger District Snowy Range area. Laramie Range Orienteering - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kassidy Kern Club 307-745-2405 CE [email protected] Description: A series of orienteering races for Laramie Daze, a 7 day orienteering event in August and early September Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38869 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 14 & 15 N, R71W, sections 13, 14, 2, 10, 9, 7, and 31. Laramie Ranger District. Medicine Bow Rail Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mary Sanderson Extension 307-745-2363 CE [email protected] Description: Designate the last two (2) miles of the Rail Trail from Dry Park (NFSR 517) to Albany. This portion of trail goes through State, BLM, and private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31258 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 517 at Dry Park, west to Forest Service parking lot on the west side of Albany, WY. Pole Mountain Vegetation - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Daron Reynolds Project (other than forest products) Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2013 307-745-2358 EA - Fuels management [email protected] Description: This is a multi-phase project that would prescribe burn or mechanically treat approximately 8,600 acres in the eastern half of Pole Mountain over 7-10 years. Proposed activities would improve habitat and reduce fuels. Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14N R71W Sections 1-3, 10-15, 22-30; T15N R71W Sections 1-24, 25-27, 34-36; T15N R72W Sections 1-2, 11-14. Eastern portion of the Pole Mountain unit.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Snowy Range Lodge Resort - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Nathan Haynes Permit 215 Comment Period Legal 307-745-2317 CE Notice 05/15/2012 [email protected] Description: Issue Jamie Egolf and David Egolf a new authorization to operate the Snowy Range Lodge as a resort Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38799 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16 N. R78W., sec 29. Laramie Ranger District. Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/19/2013 05/2013 Kassidy Kern CE 307-745-2405 [email protected] Description: SROM is a May-October outfitting and guiding service focused around rock climbing, back-packing, hiking, utilizing various areas of the forest for day-use and overnight camping.They would like to renew their permit for a five year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40874 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16N R79W, Sec 8, 11, 19; T14N R71W, Sec 29; T14N R80W, Sec 14, 27 ; T13N R79W, Sec 19. Gap Trail; Brooklyn Lake/Sheep Lake; Vedauwoo; Mirror Lake; Savage Run Trailhead; Pelton Creek Trailhead; Pike Pole Trailhead. T-Trail Snowmobile Re-route - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mary Sanderson CE 307-745-2363 [email protected] Description: Relocate a winter use snowmobile trail off of the State Highway 230 Right-of-Way between WyCOLO and Wold. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29368 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 544.AB west of Wold, south to NFSR 501 west of WyCOLO. Table in the Wilderness - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/04/2013 06/2013 Kassidy Kern CE - Special use management 307-745-2405 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: TWM is a year round outfitting and guiding service based in Centennial, Wyoming. They would like to renew their permit for a 5-year term for a variety of activities in the Snowy Range and Pole Mountain Areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41882 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - See scoping maps: Lakes, trailheads, and recreation areas on Snowy Range and Pole Mountain units. Snowy Range and Pole Mountain.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Union Telephone Company - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Patricia Hesch CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2013 307-745-2430 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issuance of a communication site lease for an existing cell tower and equipment building

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T15N., R72W., sec 34. Crow Creek Hill Communication Site. Verizon Wireless, LLC - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/29/2013 06/2013 Nathan Haynes CE 307-745-2317 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Verizon currently operates a cellular communications system at the Hill 8821 communication site. Their current authorization will expire in December 2013, and they have applied for a new 30-year permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41885 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 15 N, R 72 W, Section 10. Hill 8821 communication site, located near National Forest System road 703F. WYDOT Pole Mountain ROW - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 04/09/2013 05/2013 Sara Alberts Fence Hazard Tree Clearing (other than forest products) 307-745-2338 CE - Special use management [email protected] Description: Hazard tree clearing and/or removal within existing right-of-way easement and along right-of-way fences for Interstate-80, Wyoming Hwy 210, Old US Hwy 30, and Summit rest area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40223 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16N, R78W, S 17-21, 28,33; T16N, R79W, S 11, 13-17, 19, 20; T16N, R80W, S25-30, 35. Laramie Ranger District, Pole Mountain.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Blackhall TSI - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Sarah Bridges CE (other than forest products) 970-723-2719 [email protected] Description: The Parks Ranger District is reviewing potential thinning needs within the Blackhall TSI project area. Density control through thinning will be completed by hand tools. No mechanical equipment or road building/reconstruction will be necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39724 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. Ellis Trail Relocation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/01/2013 05/2013 Liz Schnackenberg EA - Road management 970-870-2234 [email protected]. us Description: The proposed action is to relocate all or a portion of NFSR 499 (Ellis Trail) and close/obliterate a portion of FST 1101 (Whiskey Creek Trail). A new four-wheel drive route may be completed using a combination of existing roads and trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40096 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson, Routt. LEGAL - Townships 11N & 12N, and Ranges 84W & 85W. Approximately 30 miles northwest of Cowdrey, CO in Jackson and Routt Counties, Colorado. Northgate Rangeland Analysis - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Mike Alpe EA 215 Comment Period Legal 970-723-2752 Notice 10/25/2012 [email protected] Description: Range analysis and allotment management plan update Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34487 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T10 N to T 12 N., R78W to R83W. Parks Ranger District,.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Parks Platte River Ditch Bill - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Patricia Hesch Easements: Batch #1 215 Comment Period Legal 307-745-2430 CE Notice 01/08/2013 [email protected] Description: Issue FPLMA easements for irrigation ditches meeting Colorado Ditch Bill criteria located in the Platte River drainage on Parks District. Batch #1 includes 5 water facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24401 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Irrigation ditches are located on Parks District within the Platte River drainage. Contact project contact for information on locations of individual facilities. Pittington Mining Claim - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Keesha Clay Exploration 970-870-2237 CE [email protected] Description: Expose mineral vein on the Ram Claim, work would include using a D6 dozer to trench a 120 X 130 feet it to expose the mineral vein on the Ram Claim (CMC276636) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36137 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T.8N., R82W., sec 4, 5 & 9. Parks Ranger District. Slack Weiss Analysis Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2015 06/2015 Sarah Bridges Project - Heritage resource 970-723-2719 EA management [email protected] - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: This project proposes to manage for multiple resource concerns on NFS lands. All resources are identifying potential proposed actions for their resource area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41482 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 4&5N., R. 80&81W. The project area is located approximately 25 miles south of the town of Walden, Jackson County, Colorado.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Willow Creek Analysis Project - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Sarah Bridges EA Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2013 970-723-2719 [email protected] Description: Several timber sale units from the Green Ridge EIS are scheduled for mutual cancelation and this project is intended to analyze a portion of these areas for potential reauthorization to offer. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41481 Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 4-6N., R. 77-80W. The project area is located approximately 22 miles south of the town of Walden, Jackson County, Colorado.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 10 Year Outfitter Guide Permit - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/03/2013 08/2013 John Anarella Issuance; Northern Colorado - Special use management 970-638-4516 Outfitters [email protected] CE Description: Issues 10 year special use permit. No changes to previous activities Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40762 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T4N, R83W. Located approximately 15 miles south of Steamboat Springs, CO in the . Bear River/Watson Creek AMP - Grazing management Completed Actual: 05/09/2013 07/2013 Josh Voorhis EA 970-638-4516 [email protected] Description: Grazing Management, revision update for allotment management plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38069 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 86 West, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21 and 22 and Township 2 North, Range 86 West, Sections 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34 and 35. Project area is located approximately 8 miles west of Yampa, CO.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Coal Creek Reclamation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Rick Henderson EA Est. Scoping Start 11/2013 970-870-2219 [email protected] s Description: Use the piscicide rotenone to remove all non-native trout from the upper four miles of Coal Creek. Native Colorado River cutthroat trout will then be reintroduced. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37903 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. T. 3N., R. 86W., Sections 5, 8, 9, & 15. Coal Creek Reclamation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Rick Henderson Planning Project 215 Comment Period Legal 970-870-2219 CE Notice 05/06/2013 [email protected] s Description: This project would involve notching 20 beaver dams along East Coal Creek to help plan a native fish reclamation project. Notching would allow estimates of the change in habitat complexity and the timing and volume of flows. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41674 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 86 West, Section 5. Southwest of Yampa, CO approximately 7 miles. Gore Creek Restoration - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 07/2014 Jamie Krezelok EIS (other than forest products) NOI in Federal Register 970-870-2256 - Watershed management 04/11/2012 [email protected] - Road management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2013 Description: The Yampa Ranger District is proposing a variety of actions in the Gore Pass area to improve watershed health and reduce potential erosion issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38944 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R82W, Sec. 1- 36; T1N, R83W, Sec. 1-36; T2N, R82W, Sec. 1-36; T2N, R84W, Sec. 22-24; T3N, R82W, Sec. 31-36, T2N, R83W, Sec. 1, 10-14, 22-36. Gore Pass Area.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Haley Reservoir Aerator Re- - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Keesha Clay Issue Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 970-870-2237 CE [email protected] Description: Re-Issue the Special Use Permit for the aerator on Haley Reservoir Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37071 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 87 West, Section 4. Project is located approximately 13 west of Yampa, CO near the Bunker Basin area. Long Park AMP - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Josh Voorhis EA Scoping Start 03/06/2013 970-638-4516 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2014 Description: Grazing Management, revision update for allotment management plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41420 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 83 West, Sections 17-21 and 28-34. Southeast of Yampa, CO approximately 15 miles. Shaffer Reservoir Dam Repair - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/15/2013 06/2013 Keesha Clay CE 970-870-2237 [email protected] Description: Authorize repair work on Shaffer Reservoir Dam to replace existing outlet and repair a large breech in the dam. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39932 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 88 West, Section 2. Located approximately 29 miles to the west of Yampa, CO on Forest Service Road 952. Temporary Outfitter/Guide - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/03/2013 07/2013 John Anarella Permit Renewals - Special use management 970-638-4516 CE [email protected] Description: Renewal of 2 Temporary outfitter guide permits. No change to previous activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40763 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. Located throughout the Yampa Ranger District Administrative Boundaries.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Vaughn Lake Aerator Re-Issue - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Keesha Clay CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 970-870-2237 [email protected] Description: Re-Issue the Special Use Permit for the aerator on Vaughn Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37073 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 88 West, Section 22. Project is located approximately 30 miles west of Yampa, CO on Rio Blanco County Road 8.

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