Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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) Aspen-Sopris Ranger District - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/13/2016 06/2016 Hillary Santana Five Year Recreation Event 970-945-3202 Special Use Permit Issuance [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of five year recreation event permits to authorize 11 recreation events to operate on the Aspen-Sopris *UPDATED* Ranger District. Events have been authorized in prior years under temporary permits. Events are running, mountain bike, jeep, and ski. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48649 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Events will occur within the Aspen-Sopris and Gunnison Ranger Districts (see individual event maps). .
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Maroon Bells-Snowmass - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 05/2018 Kay Hopkins Wilderness Overnight Visitor Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 970-945-3265 Use Plan [email protected] EA Description: In response to ongoing resource issues and in conformance with the 2002 Forest Plan, the Visitor Use *UPDATED* Management Plan addresses implementation strategies to allocate numbers of overnight groups based on the wilderness areas visitor carrying capacity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49388 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado. Tri-State Montrose-Nucla- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 03/2017 Liz Mauch Cahone Transmission FEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-242-8211 Improvement Project 09/02/2016 [email protected] EA Description: Tri-State is proposing to upgrade existing Montrose-Nucla-Cahone 115-kV transmission line to 230-kV. The *UPDATED* BLM is the lead agency and the USFS is cooperating agency. http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/district_offices/southwest/ TriState230kVRebuild.htm Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44376 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing Tri-State transmission corridor on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnsion and San Juan National Forests, Southwestern Distrct Bureau of Land Management and private lands.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forest) Oil and Gas Leasing Revision - Land management planning Cancelled N/A N/A Ryan Taylor EIS - Minerals and Geology 970-527-4131 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Revise 1993 Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Oil and Gas Leasing EIS decision to address changed conditions, revised leasing stipulations, and land availability. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33481 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison 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) Qwest Phone Lines - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Jason Armbruster CE Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-874-6675 [email protected] *UPDATED* ed.us Description: Consolidate Qwest Permits with other districts on GMUG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32095 Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Mesa NF, Gunnison NF, Uncompaghre NF. Spruce Beetle Epidemic and - Forest products Completed Actual: 07/05/2016 07/2016 Samantha Staley Aspen Decline Management - Vegetation management 970-874-6666 Response (other than forest products) [email protected] EIS - Fuels management .us *UPDATED* Description: 7/5/16 - Final Decision signed. To stay involved and informed of implementation activities, see the SBEADMR IMPLEMENTATION WEBSITE (currently under construction): http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gmug/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=fseprd497061 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gmug/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=fseprd497061 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. A maximum of 120,000 acres of commercial and noncommercial treatments are proposed within defined Priority Treatment Areas(PTAs); PTAs comprise a maximum of 207,600 acres in the Agency Preferred Alt.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley 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 Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Axia Energy II, LLC, USA #1- - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson 16SC Well Pad Expansion - Special use management 970-874-6616 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Expansion of existing USA #1-16SC well pad, drilling two new wells on the well pad, and construction/installation of approximately 1.37 miles of buried natural gas and water lines along the Buzzard Divide Road (NFSR 265). Ownership change 9/2016. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46118 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Bonham Winter Trailhead - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Loren Paulson CE - Road management Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 970-242-8211- X4112 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project involves the improvement and/or possible relocation of the Bonham Winter Trailhead to increase parking, improve traffic flow and address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49067 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.10S., R.94Wl, Section 31. Project is located on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest off of the Trickle Park Road, FDR#121, approximately 1/8 mile above (south) of the Forest Boundary. Cold Springs Ranger Station - Facility management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 06/2017 Loren Paulson Improvement Scoping Start 07/31/2016 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project is to make improvements and repairs on buildings and infrastructure associated with the Cold Springs Ranger Station. Project involves upgrading the water system, installation of a solar system and a variety of maintenance items on cabins. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49062 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.51N, R.16W., Section 32. Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District.
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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) Collbran Development, Inc., - Land ownership management Cancelled N/A N/A William Edwards Sewer Line Special Use Permit - Special use management 520-364-6811 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing sewer line crossing the Collbran Job Corps Center lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43510 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado. Colorado Public Broadcasting - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2016 11/2016 Albert Borkowski Communication Use Lease Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 970-527-4131 Amendment [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposed to amend the existing communications use lease held by Colorado Public Broadcasting to *UPDATED* allow installation of a propane tank and back up generator at the Mesa Point Communications Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48239 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 13 S., R. 97 W., 6th P.M. Mesa Point Communication Site. Enlargement of Monument No. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Matthew Dare 1 and Hunter Reservoirs DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-874-6651 EIS 10/26/2005 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2017 Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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) Gateway Canyon Resort- - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 12/2016 Ryan Fricke Outfitter and Guide Permit - Special use management Scoping Start 03/15/2016 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Gateway Canyons Resort has requested a priority use permit to conduct outfitter and guide trips on specific Forest system roads and trails on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Commercial activities proposed are day hikes, fishing and jeep tours. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49061 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa, Montrose. LEGAL - Sixth M. 15S, R102W, Section 7. Uncompahgre National Forest. Grand Valley Ranger District- - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/24/2016 09/2016 Monica Klingler Fence Projects - Grazing management 970-487-3535 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: 5.25 miles of fence will be constructed in 3 different locations on the Uncompahgre and Grand Mesa to improve grazing management and /or reduce recreational conflicts. Cattle guards will be installed at fence crossings on ATV trails and roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49082 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - #1)Section 19, T51N, R 17W, & Sections 13&24, T51N, R18W. #2)Sections 9&16, T12S, R95W. #3) Section 25, T9S, R92W, Sections 30&31, T9S, R91W, Section 6, T10S, R91W. Fence 1-Blue Creek Allotment on the Uncompahgre; Fence 2-Ward Creek Allotment on the Grand Mesa; Fence 3-Buzzard Allotment on the Grand Mesa. Greenwood Trail Re-route - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/05/2016 09/2016 Chris Foreman CE 970-263-5835 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Trail construction & repair. Due to high water existing trail has become difficult to negotiate; ATV users have become stuck and have attempted to find a different route. Vegetated areas have suffered damage and denuded areas have caused water issues Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48930 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Lat 38deg 59' 30" N Long 108deg 03' 46" W. Grand Mesa National Forest, re-route is along the Greenwood trail between Little Battlement Lake and the intersection of Greenwood trail and the north end of the Bull & Brown trail.
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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) La Fair Habitat Improvement, - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/14/2016 07/2017 Eric Freels Fuels Reduction, and Timber - Forest products 970-263-5828 Enhancement Project - Vegetation management [email protected] CE (other than forest products) *UPDATED* - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: This project will treat vegetation with machine mastication and prescribed fire. This will improve wildlife habitat and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48398 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 50N, 51N, R 100W and 101W Sections 36, 31, 32, 33, 34, 11, 12, 7, 8, 10, 15, 14, 13, 17, 16, 19, 20, 21. The project is located on the North Uncompahgre Plateau, on the Grand Valley Ranger District, GMUG National Forest. NASA SnowEx - Land ownership management Completed Actual: 09/23/2016 09/2016 Jonathan Hare CE 970-263-5802 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Research project to take air and ground based snowpack measurements. Involves the installation and monitoring of 100-200 transect markers(marked T posts) across the Grand Mesa, as well as scientific instruments at several US Forest Service facilities Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50068 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Large Area Measurement Program: Lands End to Leon Peak and Mesa Lakes Lodge to Grand Mesa Lodge;Instrument sites:Jumbo Campground,Mesa Lakes Ranger Station,Lands End, Hwy 65 and Big Creek Reservoir#1. North Uncompahgre Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Chris Foreman Development 970-263-5835 EA [email protected] Description: The Grand Valley Ranger District has received a proposal, including a map of proposed routes, from the Bookcliff Rattlers Motorcycle club to add trail routes on the North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40778 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Project location will be on the Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District.
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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) Pine Mountain Fence - Grazing management Completed Actual: 08/24/2016 08/2016 Mike Surber CE 970-242-8211 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Pine Mountain Fence: Proposes to authorize construction of 1.0 miles of range fence for livestock management purposes on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31256 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections 19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest. Rocky Pitch Vegetative - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 09/30/2016 10/2016 Craig Warren Treatment-Prescribed Fire (other than forest products) 970-244-3102 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This is a modification of the 2006 Rocky Pitch Fuels Treatment CE signed in July 2006. The modification expands the project area from 3427 acres to the current proposed 5672 acres to conform with new policy direction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50367 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North end of the Uncompahgre Plateau on the GVRD. Rocky Pitch. The Nature Connection (Delta - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 11/2016 Ryan Fricke County School District) - Scoping Start 09/30/2016 970-242-8211 Outfitter and Guide Permit [email protected] Proposal Description: Proposal for a special use authorization on the Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre national Forest to conduct a CE commercial outfitter and guide service. Activities proposed include weekday youth ski tours, backpack trips, and *NEW LISTING* equipment rentals. Web Link: http://thenatureconnection.net/ Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Sixth Principle meridian T 11S, R 96W, section 36 (Skyway Trailhead). Grand Mesa national Forest - Skyway, County Line, Ward Lake winter Trailhead. Uncompahgre National Forest - Ironton Park, East and West Fork Cimarron 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) Western Anglers - Outfitter and - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/17/2016 06/2016 Ryan Fricke Guide Permit 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to offer summer commercial outfitter and guide services on the Grand Mesa National Forest. The proponent has identified summer fly-fishing trips on specific lakes and streams (Bull Creek, Granby Reservoirs, Young's Lake, Leon Creek) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49454 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian, T 12S, R 95W, Section 20. Grand Mesa National Forest - Bull Creek ?Reservoir, Granby Reservoir, Young's Creek reservoir, Leon Creek.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Baxter Gulch Trail #565 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/30/2016 09/2016 Greg Austin CE 970-642-4402 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is part of a Public Lands/Private Lands partnership to reconstruct the old Baxter Gulch trail from near the town of Crested Butte to an intersection with the Carbon Trail #436. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48747 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 15, 21, and 22, T14S R86W. Approximately two miles south of Crested Butte, Colorado. Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 06/2018 Aaron Drendel (CBMR) - Proposed Teo - Special use management NOI in Federal Register 719-657-6019 Drainage & Summer Use 05/06/2015 [email protected] Improvements Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 03/2017 *UPDATED* Description: CBMR has formally requested site-specific review and analysis under NEPA procedures for elements of the Master Development Plan that was accepted by the Forest Service in 2013. See item 23 for more information. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46904 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T13S, R86W, Sec 29, 30, 31, 25, 36. Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
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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) Cunningham Ditch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 05/2017 Bennie South Reconstruction Scoping Start 02/04/2016 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruction of Cunningham Ditch will consist of relocating the ditch's head gate, reestablishing flow through a slightly altered ditch location, piping through spots to allow continuous flow and cleaning and clearing existing ditch. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44841 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW 1/4, Sec 11, T51N, R2W, NMPM. Approx 12 miles northwest of Gunnison off NFSR 727. Divide Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 Drew Stroberg CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/30/2015 970-642-4445 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: Removal of dead and dying Engelmann Spruce trees killed by Spruce beetle to promote safety and reduce long- term fuel build up in areas severely impacted by spruce beetle to limit the likelihood of a catastrophic wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48086 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 2 East, and Section 7, Township 44 North, Range 3 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Saguache County, Colorado. Project is located along Forest Road 787 just north of the Continental Divide approximately 34 air miles south of Gunnison, Colorado. Henkel Trust - Access Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Bennie South (from CR 763) Scoping Start 07/04/2016 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Application for access to private land over existing driveway connecting to CR 763. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48726 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - A tract of land adjoining the Kimberly Placer, U.S. Mineral Survey No. 8170 A.M. and being also within the W1/2 of Section 16, Township 50 North, Range 4 East, N.M.P.M., Gunnison County, Colorado. W1/2 Section 16, T50N, R4E, N.M.P.M., Gunnison County, 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) Iron Fen Restoration / Kebler - Watershed management Completed Actual: 08/30/2016 08/2016 Beth Anderson Pass Road Repair 970-874-6656 CE [email protected]. us *UPDATED* Description: This project will work to restore the ground-water and surface flow hydrology and native vegetation of a portion of the Mt. Emmons Iron Fen that has been impaired by reopening and extending a ditch. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48440 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 of Sec 6 T14S R86W, 6thPM. The project is located on the Gunnison Ranger District in Gunnsion County, Colorado. The site is 4 miles above the town of Crested Butte on Kebler Pass Road. Jobe Road SUP Reissuance - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Bennie South CE Scoping Start 03/17/2016 970-641-0471 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissue expired Private Road Easement to Hutch Jobe, son of prior easement holder John Jobe. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48075 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N. R4E. NMPM N 1/2 SE 1/4 Cumberland Pass, CO Quad. Near Cumberland Pass. Lang - Road SUP - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Bennie South CE Scoping Start 07/06/2016 970-642-4412 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Permit for use of existing Forest Service roads for access to private land. Approximately 1170 feet in length and 30 feet wide on NFSR 765 and 765.3G. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49874 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T50N, R4E, NMPM, Sec. 10:NE 1/4. NFSR 765 and NFSR 765.3G at legal location named above.
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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) Mt. CB Water & San - Pipe - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 Bennie South Reconfiguration Scoping Start 07/01/2016 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The reconfiguration and reconstruction of an 8" drinking water line. The portion of pipeline on Forest Service land is approximately 30'. The pipeline is currently under an existing special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50266 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec 24 and NW 1/4 Sec 25, T13S, R86W, 6th PM. Bordering private property in Mt. Crested Butte. Approximately 30 miles north of Gunnison, CO. Mt. Emmons Mining Company - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Bennie South Road Special Use Permit Scoping Start 07/16/2015 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize use of an existing roadway on National Forest System lands for access to ranch facilities on private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47419 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, T. 15 S., R. 85 W., sec. 21. Existing road between the upper and lower portions of the Alkali Creek Ranch, approximately 10 miles north of Gunnison. North Butte Allotment Fence - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 06/2017 Daniel Perez Construction Scoping Start 12/30/2015 970-641-0471 x4410 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action entails constructing 0.85 miles of fence within the North Butte Allotment, tentatively during the summer of 2016. The fence will be a laydown structure in conjunction with following wildlife friendly specifications. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48378 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 19, T13S, R85W. Roughly 25 miles north of Gunnison, CO directly to the east of Crested Butte.
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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) Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 04/2017 Pat Medina Reduction Scoping Start 03/09/2016 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The addition of a 31 acre unit to a previous Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels Reduction analysis--creating a fuel break. Treatment of the unit will include: thin ladder fuels below 6 ft., remove trees under 8 in. in diameter, and pile/burn all cut material. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48917 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 6, T50N, R4E. Approximately 30 miles northeast of Gunnison, Colorado. Pearson (Dennis) - Existing - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Bennie South Road NFSR 764 Scoping Start 07/18/2016 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Application for access over existing two-track road. NFSR 764. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48725 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T15S, R82W, sections 3 and 4. T15S, R82W, sections 3 and 4. Pitkin Travel Proposal - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 06/2017 John Murphy EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 719-852-6221 12/10/2015 [email protected] Description: Pitkin Trail Advocates have submitted a proposal to revisit 2010 Gunnison Basin Federal Lands Travel Management decision regarding specific routes near Pitkin, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47149 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 50 N, R 4 and 5 E and T 49 N, R 3 E, NMPM. Pitkin Colorado Area.
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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) Porter Special Use Permit - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Bennie South Reissuance 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit authorizing a spring development and approximately 453 feet of water transmission line. The waterline delivers domestic water to the permittee's private property along Tomichi Creek near Whitepine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46627 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE1/4, SW1/4 Sec 26, T50N, R5E, NMPM. Approximately 1 mile NE of Whitepine. Taylor Park Silvicultural CE - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 05/2017 Pamela King CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/01/2015 970-642-4401 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Precommercial and commercial thinning, and sanitation of dwarf mistletoe infested lodgepole pine stands to maintain acceptable growth rates and stand health on up to 250 acres. Project is in Taylor Park between Cottonwood Pass Road and Willow Crk. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46714 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 11-14, 23-24 of T.14S, R82W, and Sections 18 and 19 of T.14S, R81W, 6th PM, Gunnison County, Colorado. Taylor Park. Taylor Park Trading Post - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/29/2016 09/2016 Aaron Drendel Bypass / Willow Trail Extension 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: It's proposed to extend Willow Trail(NFST 633), to create a bypass around the Taylor Park Trading Post property. The purpose of this addition is to improve public safety in the congested area by giving OHV traffic an alternate route. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49997 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec. 16, 17, 20, & 21; T14S; R82W; 6th PM. Approximately 28 mile NE of Gunnison, CO, near the SE edge of Taylor Reservoir.
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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) Tri State Skito - Crested Butte - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Bennie South Permit Scoping Start 04/05/2013 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-issue permit for existing HS KV transmission line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42492 Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21, 29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Bear Creek Trail Connection - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/23/2016 10/2016 Melissa Gill CE 970-327-4261 X4326 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construction of a new trail segment on NFS lands in Bear Creek drainage(300 feet in length)in order to facilitate completion of a 6-mile trail loop on neighboring non-NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50059 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Creek drainage in Telluride area of Norwood Ranger District (see map). Ilium Valley Power Line - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/24/2016 09/2016 Dee Closson Upgrade 970-327-4261 X4341 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project will bury 4 of the existing overhead 24.9kV distribution wires which will connect the Sunshine and Telluride substations. The buried power line will provide a redundant source of electricity to the surrounding communities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49703 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T42N, R9W, Secs. 19, 18 & 6 and T43N, R9W, Secs. 31 & 32. Ilium Valley located southwest of Telluride, CO.
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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) Priest Lake Improvement - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Matthew Dare Project 970-874-6651 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Priest Lake Dam Reconstruction Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W Sec. 8 NE1/4. Located approximately 15 miles south of Telluride, CO along Forest Service Road # 628. Swamp Canyon Road Permit - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Dee Closson CE 970-327-4261 X4341 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue Special Use road permit for motorized access on an exiting road and trail in Swamp Canyon Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38510 Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - NMPM, T.42N., R.9W., Sec. 36/T.41N., R.9W., Sec.1. Swamp Canyon road south of the Town of Ophir.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) City of Ouray Domestic Water - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Liz Mauch Supply Permit 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Amend existing special use permit for City's Domestic Water System in Canyon Creek to remove facilities no longer in existence and to add new facilities Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40669 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek area, southwest 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) East Fork Spring Creek Private - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Liz Mauch Road Permit Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a special use road permit to a road users association for use of closed NFSR 536.2A to access private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48499 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T46N R10W Sec 5 & 8, NMPM, East Fork Spring Creek. Ease Fork Spring Creek. High Mesa Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kris Wist CE 970-240-5414 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Conversion of FS Administrative Rd. 869 to ATV Trail. Proposed trail would end at intersection of FS Trail 225. Seasonal closure restrictions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38587 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23, 24. High Mesa. Keystone Portfolio Mgmt. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 02/2017 Liz Mauch Forest Road Permit Scoping Start 11/15/2012 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue Forest Road Permit for us and maintenance of Blowout Road NFSR 871.2b over NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40668 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
Manzo Private Road Easement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 03/2017 Liz Mauch CE Scoping Start 04/01/2014 970-240-5405 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue private road easement for existing two track road to private inholding off Spring Creek Rim Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44044 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray County.
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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) Ouray District SUP re- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Liz Mauch issuances for expiring permits Scoping Start 09/29/2016 970-242-8211 for spring developments [email protected] CE Description: Issue new special permits to replace expiring permits for Chamberlain spring development in Little Cimarron *NEW LISTING* drainage and for Stephens spring development in Big Cimarron drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50374 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chamberlain spring development: Little Cimarron drainage. Stephens spring development: Big Cimarron drainage. Ouray Perimeter Trail Extension - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/02/2016 05/2017 Kris Wist (Box Canyon Connector) 970-240-5414 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Extend the Perimeter Trail to include Box Canyon Trail connector Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49576 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray Perimeter Trail, Ouray, Colorado. Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 07/20/2016 08/2016 Liz Mauch EA 970-240-5405 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Develop a pit development plan to expand existing gravel pit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40664 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Owl Creek Pass Road #858 approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary. Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Almy Act (STA) 970-874-6644 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Convey to City of Ouray mineral fractions at Sky Rocket Creek and adjacent to city property near the City Hotsprings Pool. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40674 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to east boundary of City of Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
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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) Source Gas Special Use Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Liz Mauch Re-issuance. Scoping Start 01/30/2014 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Re-issue existing permit to new owner for 528 ft. long, 4 inch natural gas distribution pipeline located within Oak Creek Rd. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43624 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W, NMPM. Oak Creek Road. Special use permit for spring - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Liz Mauch development - Clarkson Scoping Start 01/01/2015 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Issue a special use permit to Clarkson for spring and pipeline west of Highway 550, north of Red Mountain Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45995 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T 42 N., R 8 W., NMPM. See Project Area Map. Thistledown Property Private - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Liz Mauch Road Easement transfer and 970-240-5405 bridge alignment change [email protected] CE Description: Transfer a private road easement to Rockbiter Corp and amend the easement for a change in bridge alignment *UPDATED* over Canyon Creek. Beginning a possible Small Tracts Act exchange on land the road is located. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40672 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek Road, southwest 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) Thistledown Small Tracts Act - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 03/2017 John Almy Land Exchange - Land acquisition Comment Period Public Notice 970-874-6644 EA 01/07/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Rockbiter Corporation has made an application to exchange lands with the United States Forest Service under the authority of the Small Tracts Act. The exchange contains approximately 25 acres of National Forest for 125 acres of private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47785 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Federal parcels: Sec. 12 and 13, T. 43 N., R. 8 W., NMPM; Non-federal; Sec. 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 8 W. and Sec. 18 and 19, T. 43N., R. 7W.; NMPM. Federal parcels: Sec. 12 and 13, T. 43 N., R. 8 W., NMPM; Non-federal parcels: Sec. 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 8 W. and Sec. 18 and 19, T. 43N., R. 7W. NMPM. Tri-State Montrose-Nucla- - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/31/2016 09/2016 Liz Mauch Cahone Transmission Line 08/29/2016 970-242-8211 Geotechnical testing [email protected] CE Description: Twenty-one core holes would be drilled on the Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts along existing transmission *NEW LISTING* line. Holes would be drilled from rubber-tired rig and would be 20 to 30 feet deep and six inches in diameter. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50077 Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - T47N, R12W, Section 23. Uncompahgre Plateau, holes would be along a 14.5 miles stretch of existing Tri-State 130 kV transmission line, Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District)
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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) Federal Coal Lease - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Niccole Mortenson Modifications COC-1362 & NOI in Federal Register Actual: 08/02/2012 406-329-3163 COC-67232 04/25/2012 11/08/2011 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 12/2016 Description: The Forest Service is considering consenting to BLM modifying ArkLand¿s existing federal coal leases COC-1362 and COC-67232 by adding 1,722 cumulative acres to them. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32459 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 22, 23 of T.14S., R. 90W., 6th PM. Coal in the existing leases is mined by Mountain Coal Company (MCC) from their West Elk Mine near Somerset in Gunnison County, Colorado. Rulemaking for Colorado - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:06/2016 06/2016 Kenneth Tu Roadless Areas - Supplemental Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 303-275-5156 EIS - Land management planning 11/20/2015 [email protected] - Minerals and Geology Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2016 Description: Rulemaking to reinstate the North Fork Coal Mining Area exception into the Colorado Roadless Rule which will allow temporary road construction for coal exploration and coal-related surface activities within the North Fork Coal Mining Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/roadmain/roadless/coloradoroadlessrules Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gunnison County, Colorado. Special Use - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Albert Borkowski Permits/Reissuance Scoping Start 12/15/2004 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: No physical changes: Crawford Mesa Water Assoc., Danielson and Spears, Mad Dog Ranch, Cisler, Carter, DMJ Marcellina, Berry, West Beckwith Domestic Water Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9296 Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Within Paonia Ranger District. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analysis in progress. CE. Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties.
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