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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2009 to 12/31/2009 White River 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) Geothermal Leasing - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Tracy Parker Programmatic Environmental Orders FEIS NOA in Federal Register 505-758-6310 Impact Statement 10/24/2008 [email protected] EIS Description: The Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service are preparing a joint Programmatic Environmental Impac Statement to analyze the leasing of BLM and USFS administered lands with moderate to high potential for geothermal resources in 11 western states. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/energy/geothermal/geothermal_nationwide.html Location: UNIT - All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Bridger- All Units, Clearwater National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Lewis And All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, All Units, White River National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, Cleveland National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, Los Padres National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, All Units, San Bernardino National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units, All Units, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units, All Units, Wallowa- All Units, Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, All Units, Humboldt- Toiyabe National Forest All Units, R10 - Alaska Region All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Uncompahgre and All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Manti-Lasal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Shasta All Units, Deschutes National Forest All Units, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, -Sitgreaves National Forests All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units, All Units, Willamette National Forest All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units, Washington Office (National Headquarter), Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units, All Units, Nez Perce National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units, All Units, All Units. STATE - Alaska, , California, , District of Columbia, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, , North Dakota, Oklahoma, , South Dakota, Texas, , Washington, Wyoming. COUNTY - Aleutians East, La Paz, Colusa, , Douglas, Bonner, Columbia, Coos. 11 contiguous Western States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) and Alaska.

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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Blue River Gore Pass - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Hesch Transmission Line 970-887-4136 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to issue special use authorization for an existing transmission line including a vegetation management plan. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Summit. Williams Ridge, on Grand/Summit County Line. Emergency Power Line - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 06/2010 Mary Chambers Clearing Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 08/19/2009 970-295-6676 EA - Fuels management Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Special use management Notice 01/2010 Description: The Arapaho and Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, and White River National Forests are proposing to remove all dead and dying trees (i.e., hazard trees) along power lines crossing National Forest system lands in Northern Colorado. Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, /Bears Ears Ranger District, Parks Ranger District, Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, White River National Forest All Units, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. All authorized power lines that cross the Arapaho, Roosevelt, Routt, and White River National Forests. TMDHA Master Permit Renewal - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Mike Kenealy CE - Recreation management Scoping Start 11/15/2008 970-945-3207 [email protected] Description: 10th Mountain Division Hut Association (TMDHA) is permitted to operate 13 shelters on the White River & Pike/San Isabel NFs. The proposal is to re-issue the permit for a new term of 20 years. Implementation delayed until US FWS consultation completed Location: UNIT - West Zone/ Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Lake, Pitkin. LEGAL - Legal descriptions are available upon request, or may be obtained through the TMDHA wed site: www.huts.org. The 13 individual huts on National Forest are located a strategic locations along a winter trail system between the towns of Aspen, Leadville, Eagle and Vail, Colorado.

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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Taylor Pass Hut Project - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2009 07/2009 William Jackson EA - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2009 970-642-4439 [email protected] Description: A 800 sq. ft., rustic, backcountry, winter use hut is being proposed to be built just south of Taylor Pass on the Gunnison Ranger District. The hut would be similar in scope and scale to the Friends Hut or the Markley Hut on the White River NF. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - T12S, R84W, SW ¿ of Section 14. Approximately 1.5 miles south of Taylor Pass.

White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Forestwide Hazard Tree - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 09/28/2009 10/2009 Jan Burke Removal and Fuels Reduction (other than forest products) 970-945-3246 EA - Fuels management [email protected] Description: Remove hazard trees within 150' of roads and trails and 200' of recreation sites on the White River National Forest over the next ten years. Lodgepole affected by the mountain pine beetle will be targeted for removal. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/projects/hazard-tree-removal/index.shtml Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Grand, Pitkin, Summit. Treatments will principally occur within Eagle, Summit, Grand, and Pitkin counties where the majority of hazard trees exist. WRNF Oil and Gas Leasing EIS - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:01/2011 03/2011 David Francomb EIS - Minerals and Geology Est. NOI in Federal Register 970-625-6841 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 10/2009 Description: The WRNF Oil & Gas Leasing EIS will revise the existing 1993, Oil & Gas Leasing availability decision for the WRNF. The proposal will make revisions to the availability of certain WRNF lands for lease and to the stipulations on lands available. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit. Forest Wide.

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White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region WRNF Travel Management Plan - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2010 03/2010 Wendy Haskins EIS - Recreation management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-945-3303 - Road management 11/07/2008 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2010 Description: This document seeks to update the travel management on the WRNF.

Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit. WRNF: Forest-wide.

White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Aspen-Sopris District wildlife - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2010 07/2010 Philip Nyland habitat improvement project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 06/2010 970-963-2266 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management Description: Conduct prescribed fire and mechanical treatments in identified blocks of vegetation to improve wildlife browse and foraging habitat and reduce fuel build-up. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin. Glenwood Canyon, Crystal River Valley, S. Thompson Creek, Roaring Fork Valley, Red Tables Mtn., and the Fryingpan River Valley. Aspen-Sopris Public Rock - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2010 06/2010 Olivia Garcia Collection Program Scoping Start 03/19/2009 970-945-3220 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2010 Description: Creation of a permitted public rock collection program that would include small volume, non-commercial, hand collection, and surface removal of decorative rocks from designated community "common use area(s)". Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Pitkin. LEGAL - T8S, R84W, NW ¿ of sec. 18; T9S, R82W, sec. 4 & 5; T9S, R82W, sec. 8,9,15, & 16; T6S, R86W, sec. 32 & 30, T7S, R86W, sec. 1, & T7S, R85W, sec. 6,7, & 8; T10S, R84W, SE ¿ of sec. 34. The Rocky Fork Trailhead, Ivanhoe Creek Portal Road area (NFSR 105.3), Frying Pan Lakes Road area (NFSR 505), Red Table Road area (NFSR 514) and (NFSR 464), and the Highway 82 Winter Closure gate site.

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White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region FY08 Forest-wide FLPMA - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2010 10/2010 Bill Johnson "Ditch Bill" application Scoping Start 08/17/2007 970-328-6388 processing and easement [email protected] issuance program Description: Process to final applicable resolution the last 15 to 20 applications remaining on file with the White River National CE Forest that appear to qualify for Ditch Bill easements. The Forest received approximately 200 applications. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Blanco Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Summit. LEGAL - Multiple locations, specific legal descriptions are available upon request. Dillon, Holy Cross, Eagle, Aspen, Sopris and Blanco Ranger Districts. Flattoppers Snowmobile Club - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 11/2009 Kyle Grambley Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6852 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reissue permit to Flattoppers Snowmobile Club to continue maintaining 66 miles of snowmobile trails on the Rifle and Eagle Ranger Districts between November and March each year, pending snow levels. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. Trails extend east from Cow Lake along Blair Mountain, south on Transfer Trail and east to Coffee Pot road. Rifle Snowmobile Club Special - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 11/2009 Kyle Grambley Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6852 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reissue permit to Rifle Snowmobile Club to continue maintaining 90 miles of snowmobile trails on the Rifle and Blanco Ranger Districts between December and March each year, pending snow levels. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Rio Blanco. Trails extend around Coulter Mesa north to Buford and continues east to Cow Lake.

White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Boreas Pass Ditch Permit - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Renewal - City of Englewood - Special use management Scoping Start 02/26/2009 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Re-authorization of permit for operation and maintenance of the Boreas Pass Ditch No. 2. (buried pipeline). The permit was originally issued in 1956, reissued in 1988 and again in 1998 and is due to expire 12/31/2008. There are no changes in use. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Summit. LEGAL - 25 foot right- of-way located in Sections 23, 26 and 35, T7S, R77W, 6th PM, Summit County, CO includes 7800 ft of ditch 4700 ft on the west side and 3100 ft on the east side of the Continental Divide. The project includes operating and maintaining existing buried pipeline in a ditch on the Continental Divide at Boreas Pass in Summit County, Colorado. Breckenridge Forest Health and - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 06/2010 Brett Crary Fuels Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-827-5182 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: 5,000 acres of proposed treatments for forest health and fuels reduction in the WUI in Breckenridge

Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Swan Valley, Boreas Pass, and Hoosier Pass areas of Breckenridge. Breckenridge Ski Resort Peak 6 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2010 05/2011 Joe Foreman Development Project - Special use management NOI in Federal Register 970-262-3443 EIS 01/18/2008 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2010 Description: Project includes developing new ski terrain and constructing a new lift and associated infrastructure on Peak 6 within the resort's Special Use Permit boundary. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Breckenridge Ski Resort.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Carnahan Private Drive - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer CE - Special use management Scoping Start 03/30/2009 970-262-3448 [email protected] Description: New auth. for occupancy and use of existing FDRs in the N Fork of the Swan River drainage and construction of a new 1,200 +/- ft. driveway across NFS lands to private lands to allow for summer vehicular use for construction of a single family home. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Section 32, T. 6 S., R. 77 W., 6th P.M. Summit County, Colorado. 8 miles east of Breckenridge in the Swan River drainage. It involves use of existing 2-track roads in the N Fork of the Swan River and approx. 1,200 feet of new road construction on NF land. Colorado Mining Inc. - Access - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Road - Special use management Scoping Start 02/26/2009 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Re-authorization of special use permit, issued in 1986, for use of Mayflower Gulch Road (FDR1178) from Highway 91 to its terminus 2.05 miles east at the Gold Crest Mine, to access private land for mining reclamation and monitoring Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Mayflower Gulch Road right-of-way located in Section 24, T7S, R79W, Section 19, 29 and 30, T7S, R78W, 6th PM, Summit County, CO, includes portions of Forest Development Road 1178. The project includes use and maintenance of an existing road to access private land in Mayflower Gulch, southeast of Copper Mountain, Summit County, CO. Colorado Natural Gas Pipeline - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer CE - Special use management Scoping Start 03/09/2009 970-262-3448 [email protected] Description: Issuance of special use authorization for installation of approximately 12,800 feet of buried natural gas transmission pipeline along the right-of-way of Colorado Highway 9 near Hoosier Pass in the Pike and White River National Forests. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Summit. LEGAL - Along HWY 9 right-of-way located in Section 36, T7S, R78W, and Sections 12 & 13, T8S, R78W, 6th PM, in Summit and Park counties, CO,. Project is located along HWY 9 within 3 miles of both the north and south sides of the summit of Hoosier Pass, including approximately 3,300 ft on the Pike NF and 9.500 feet on the White River NF.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Copper Mountain Summer 2009 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/02/2009 09/2009 Joe Foreman Construction Projects - Special use management 970-262-3443 CE [email protected] Description: Summer construction projects to include the installation of a handle tow surface lift to service the Catalyst Terrain Park and the re-route of two sections of mountain bike trail that cross into the Catalyst Terrain Park. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Copper Mountain Ski Resort.

Dillon - Robinson Electric - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Transmission Line - Special use management Scoping Start 07/01/2007 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: The project involves reissuance of the special use permit to Xcel Energy/Public Service Company of Colorado for the existing 115 electric power transmission lines from the Dillon Substation to the Climax Mine area. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Sec 30, T5S, R77W; Sec 25, 26, 33, 34 and 35, T5S, R78W: and Sec 4, 5, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29 and 32, T6S, R78W; 6th P.M. Summit County, CO. The project includes approximately 11.48 miles of an existing 115 overhead electric transmission line from the Dillon Substation (east of the Town of Dillon) to the Robinson Substation. Dillon-Malta 230 kV Electric - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Transmission Line - Special use management Scoping Start 02/25/2009 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of special use permit to Xcel Energy for the existing 230kV electric transmission line from Dillon Substation, to the Malta Substation. The permit was originally issued in 1978, reissued in 1983, and expired in 2008. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NF lands on the WR and Pike/San Isabel National Forests in Townships 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 South, all in Range 77 West of the 6th PM and in Township 10 South Range 78 West of the 6th PM., CO. The project includes approximately 20 miles of an existing 230kV overhead electric transmission line from the Dillon Substation (near the Summit County Landfill), to the Malta Substation. Domestic Water Well, Bill Sallee - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer CE - Special use management Scoping Start 03/30/2009 970-262-3448 [email protected] Description: Project involves issuance of a special use authorization for an existing domestic water well for Lot 1, Block Y in the Town of Montezuma. The well was inadvertently drilled on NF lands in 1970 without proper authorization. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SW1/4 Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 76 West of the 6th P.M. Summit County, CO. The existing well is situated on Naitonal Forest lands immediately west of Lot 1, Block Y in the Town of Montezuma.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Eagles Nest LLC Ditches - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer CE - Special use management Scoping Start 03/30/2009 970-262-3448 [email protected] Description: Request for a new special use permit of 3 existing ditches (Maryland #2, N Fork Highline, & S Fork Highline) that provide water to the Eagles Nest/Three Peaks Subdivision and Ravens Nest Golf Course. The ditches have been previously auth. since 1961 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Sections 3, Township 5 South, Range 78 West, and Sections 27 & 34, Township 4 South, Range 78 West, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. West of the Eagles Nest Subdivision, north of the Town of Silverthorne. They transport water from the Willow Creek drainage into the Eagles Nest/Three Peaks Subdivision and Ravens Nest Golf Course. Green Mountain Reservoir - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2009 05/2010 Jan Cutts Improvement Project - Special area management Scoping Start 08/27/2009 970-262-3451 EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Vegetation management Notice 10/2009 (other than forest products) - Road management Description: Proposed actions at Cow Creek South, Cow Creek North, McDonald Flats, and Prairie Point include highway safety improvements, construction of marina facilities, a dump station, 40 campsites and host sites. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Green Mountain Reservoir.

Johnson/Sallee Private Drive - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer CE - Special use management Scoping Start 03/30/2009 970-262-3448 [email protected] Description: Request for road easement to access private lands, NW of the Town of Montezuma, using an existing unauthorized road. The road was built in the early 1900s to access mining claims and mill sites. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SW1/4 Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 76 West of the 6th P.M. Summit County, CO. The existing road is an extension of 2nd Street in the Town of Montezuma and accesses the Fourth of July Claim and Lot 1, Block Y in Montezuma.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Keystone Stables permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Joe Foreman reissuance Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-262-3443 CE [email protected] Description: Reissue 5-year permit

Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Soda Creek Homestead, Keystone, CO. Keystone Summer 2009 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/17/2009 08/2009 Joe Foreman Construction Projects - Special use management 970-262-3443 CE [email protected] Description: Summer const. projects to include trail improvements on Dercum Mtn (Ballhooter and around 3 ski school bridges), trail improvement on the Outback (Porcupine Tr), installation of electrical line in terrain park and installation of magic carpet lift. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Keystone Ski Resort.

Land Based Ten Year - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Alex Faught Outfitter/Guide Permits Scoping Start 03/12/2008 970-262-3499 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 01/2010 Description: To establish an outfitting and guiding capacity for roads, trails, and other areas of operation within the Dillon Ranger District and authorize outfitting and guiding permits for a term not to exceed 10 years Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Dillon Ranger District.

Lower Blue Salvage and Fuels - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2009 11/2009 Cynthia Keller Project - Fuels management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-262-3495 EA Notice 09/23/2009 [email protected] Description: Salvage of up to 4000 acres of beetle-killed lodgepole

Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. National Forest lands in Summit County from Silverthorne north to Green Mountain Reservoir.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Miners Creek Ditch, Town of - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Breckenridge - Special use management Scoping Start 03/30/2009 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Request for a new authorization for operation and maintenance of an existing ditch (2,400 feet long, 2 feet wide) to transports 2cfs of water from an unnamed tributary of the south fork of the Miners Creek drainage into the North Barton. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - W1/2 Section 14, Township 6 South, Range 78 West, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. South of the Town of Frisco and west of the Peaks Trail. It transports water from an unnamed tributary of the south fork of Miners Creek into North Barton Creek near the Red Tail Ranch. North Summit WUI Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2009 10/2009 Cynthia Keller Treatment Objection Period Legal Notice 970-262-3495 EA 05/16/2009 [email protected] Description: Salvage of dead and dying lodgepole pine in the wildland-urban interface. Waiting on roadless evaluation from Secretary of Agriculture. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. NFS boundary around Wildernest, Mesa Cortina, Three Peaks and Maryland Creek subdivisions. The majority of the acres are in roadless. Old Dillon Reservoir - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Enlargement - Special use management Scoping Start 01/24/2008 970-262-3448 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2009 Description: Request for a special use authorization for construction, operation and maintenance of an enlargement to Old Dillon Reservoir. The existing reservoir will be increased in capacity from 10 surface acres to approximately 16 surface acres. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SW1/4SE1/4 Sec 13, T5S, R78W, 6th P.M. Old Dillon Reservoir is situated about 2 miles southwest of the Town of Dillon, between I-70 and new Dillon Reservoir.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Rec path realignment from - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2010 05/2010 Joe Foreman Copper Mountain Conoco to - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-262-3443 Hwy 91 stop light [email protected] EA Description: Realignment of the rec path from the Copper Mountain Conoco Station to the Hwy 91 stop light *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Copper Mountain Conoco Station. Snake River Land Exchange - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer EA 215 Comment Period Legal 970-262-3448 Notice 05/15/2008 [email protected] Description: The USFS, Chihuahua LLC, & the Town of Breckenridge are considering an exchange in the Snake River and Upper Blue basins of Summit Cty involving 3 NF parcels (74 acres). In exchange, the public would receive the 43- acre Chihuahua Town Site. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Federal parcels: 1) 21+/- ac. near Keystone Ski Area; 2) 36+/- ac. in Town of Breckenridge; and, 3)16+/- ac. adjacent to town limits. Non- Federal Parcel includes the townsite of Chihuahua, 46+/- ac. Special Use Authorization for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2009 11/2009 Joe Foreman use of the "Experimental Loop" - Recreation management Scoping Start 05/05/2009 970-262-3443 by the Gold Run Nordic Center [email protected] CE Description: Special use authorization to maintain Preston Loop and Jesse Road as part of trail system offered by Gold Run Nordic Center. Maintenance includes winter grooming and routine summer trail maintenance. The Preston Loop includes portions of Gold Run R Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Existing routes in the Golden Horseshoe - Experimental Loop and Jesse Road. Summit Hut Association Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Mike Kenealy Renewal - Recreation management Scoping Start 11/15/2008 970-945-3207 CE [email protected] Description: The Summit Hut Association (SHA) is permitted to operate 2 shelters on the Dillon RD of the White River NF. The proposal is to re-issue the permit for a new term of 20 years. Implementation delayed until US FWS consultation is completed. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Francie's Cabin is located in SE1/4, Sec 14, T7S, R78W at an elevation of 11,360. Janets Cabin is located in SW1/4, Sec 4, T7S, R79W at an elevation of 11,610. The 2 individual huts on National Forest are located along a winter trail system in the Ten Mile and Blue River drainages near the towns of Copper Mountain and Breckenridge, Colorado.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Willow Hills Water Users - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer Association - Water Pipeline - Special use management Scoping Start 02/26/2009 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Re-authorization of Willow Hills Water Users Association special use permit (DIL548701) for operating and maintaining a 1 ¿ PVC pipeline, 525 feet long within a 10 foot right-of-way to provide domestic water to the Willow Hills Subdivision. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - The pipeline is located in Section 19, T2S, R79W. 6th PM Summit County. CO. The project includes operating and maintaining an existing buried 1 ¿ PVC pipeline, 525 feet long within a 10 foot right-of-way to provide domestic water to the Willow Hills Subdivision, southeast o. Xcel (Public Service Company - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Paul Semmer of Colorado) - Electric - Special use management Scoping Start 03/22/2007 970-262-3448 Distribution Master Permits [email protected] CE Description: The project involves reissuance of the special use permits to Xcel Energy/PSCO for the existing electric distribution power lines in the Upper Blue River, Lower Blue River, Straight Creek/Snake River and Tenmile Creek drainages of the Dillon RD. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Through out the Dillon Ranger District, including the Upper and Lower Blue River, Snake River/Straight Creek and Tenmile Creek drainages in Summit County, CO. The project includes approx. 73 miles of existing buried and overhead electric distribution lines in the Upper Blue River, Lower Blue River, Straight Creek/Snake River and Tenmile Creek drainages.

White River National Forest East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Competitive or direct sale of - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:06/2010 07/2010 Randall Parker four administrative parcels in Scoping Start 02/26/2008 970-945-3202 Eagle [email protected] CE Description: To offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale to Eagle County 4 administrative use parcels totalling 8.48 acres and associated improvements located in Eagle, CO under the authority of the FS Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sec. 5 of T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M., warranty deed recorded Feb. 9, 1950 in Bk 135 on Pg 85 (Parent Parcel); Bk 0114, Pg 0506; Bk 135, Pg 85 (Parent Parcel); recorded Jan. 6, 1967 in Bk 0203, Pg 0047. Within the Township of Eagle.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Fulford Cave Outfitter/Guide - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2010 05/2010 Janie Pardo Capacity 215 Comment Period Legal 970-328-6388 EA Notice 09/22/2006 [email protected] Description: The purpose of the project is to establish a capacity for guided trips into Fulford Cave.

Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - The project is located in Section 36 of Township 6 South, Range 83 West, 6th P.M., Eagle County, Colorado. The project area is Fulford Cave approximately twelve air miles southeast of Eagle, Colorado.

White River National Forest East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Berlaimont Estates, LLC - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2010 07/2010 Bill Johnson ANILCA Road Easement NOI in Federal Register 970-328-6388 EIS 01/16/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2009 Description: Berlaimont Estates, LLC has proposed construction of a Paved two-lane 26 wide road, along with utilities in the roadbed, to service private property within the White River NF. The owners of the 680-acre inholding plan to develop it into 19 lots. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. Township 4, South, Range 82 West, Sections 28, 29, 32 & 33 north of the town of Edwards, Colorado. Competitive Sale of Minturn, - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:01/2010 03/2010 Randall Parker Colorado Equipment Yard Scoping Start 02/28/2007 970-945-3202 ext EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal 3202 Notice 11/2009 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to offer for competitive sale to the public 4.59 acres of land located at the USFS compound in Minturn, Colorado, under the authority of the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54). Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. T5S, R81W, Section 36, Lot 17, 6th P.M.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Eagle River Water and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 06/2010 Bill Johnson Sanitation CVC and Mountain Scoping Start 10/15/2007 970-328-6388 Star Water Tanks [email protected] CE Description: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has made application for two water tanks on National Forest lands. One tank above the Cordillera Valley Club north of Edwards, CO and one tank above the Mountain Star Subdivision north of Avon, CO. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T4S, R82W, Sections 25 and 31. North of the towns of Edwards and Avon. Eagle's Nest Communication - Special area management Completed Actual: 05/29/2009 06/2010 Bill Johnson Site - Defensible Space 970-328-6388 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Allow the Special Use Permittee to perform fire mitigation work within the immediate vicinity of their structures at the Eagle's Nest Communication Facility. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Section 18, T. 5 S., R. 80 W., 6th P.M. Eagle's Nest Communication Site within the Vail Ski Area. Fowler/Hilliard Temporary Yurt - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2009 10/2009 Mike Kenealy CE - Special use management Scoping Start 09/28/2009 970-945-3207 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A structure fire recently destroyed the Fowler/Hilliard Hut on the Holy Cross RD. 10th Mtn Division Hut Association proposes to install a temporary Yurt structure at the site for use by the public from Thanksgiving 2009 through April 30, 2010. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sect. 25, T. 6 S., R. 80 W., 6th P.M.; UTM Coordinates (NAD 27): 389135 4372084. The site is located about 6 miles west of Vail Pass near Resolution Mountain. Guided Hiking Capacity - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 05/2010 Dave VanNorman EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 (970) 827-5159 [email protected] Description: Proposal to determine the capacity for Outfitter/Guide led hiking on the Holy Cross and Dillon Ranger Districts and to disclose the environmental effects of reauthorizing the activity for the next five years. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. National Forest lands on the Holy Cross and Dillon Ranger Districts within the Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Muddy Pass Aggregate Quarry - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Bruce Moss EA 970-945-3225 [email protected] Description: Development of an aggregate quarry and access road in the Muddy Pass area. .Development of the quarry is intended to provide road surfacing materials for area roads associated with timber salvage operations and fuels management. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T3S, R82W, SW ¿ Section 30, 6TH PM. The proposed quarry site is located on the Holy Cross RD and is approximately 1 mile NW of Muddy Pass. Piney River Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/07/2009 08/2009 Matthew Grove Enhancement 970-827-5166 CE [email protected] Description: Improve habitat conditions for desired native and non native fish species in the upper Piney River Drainage. Addition of large wood and riparian vegetation. Dispersed campsite rehabilitation. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Township 4S, Range 81W, Sect. 13. Proposed area includes the Piney River and adjacent habitats from the Piney Road 701 to the outlet of Piney Lake. . Sale of Minturn, CO Residential - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:11/2010 03/2011 Randall Parker Administrative Site Scoping Start 02/15/2008 970-945-3202 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 08/2010 Description: To offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale or exchange to the township of Minturn 4 admin use parcels totaling 36.65 acres and assoc. improvements located in Minturn, CO, under the authority of the FS FRE Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54) Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T5S, R81W Section 35, 11.147 acres; T5S, R81W Section 36, Lot 17. Within the Township of Minturn. Tucker Road Easement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 03/2010 Bill Johnson CE Scoping Start 03/07/2008 970-328-6388 [email protected] Description: Robert and Betty Tucker were issued a Special Use Permit for road access to a private inholding in 1985 and expired in 1996 and they have applied to have that access renewed as a private road easement. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Section 35, T7S, R80W, 6th P.M. North of Camp Hale on Taylor Hill.

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White River National Forest East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Vail Mountain Resort 2007 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 04/2010 Don Dressler Improvements Project - Special use management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-827-5715 EIS 06/26/2009 [email protected] Description: Improvements include a new maintenance facility, restaurant, new and upgraded lifts in Sun-up and Sundown bowls, race terrain and lift construction on Golden Peak, and snowmaking. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. Vail Mountain.

Vail Pass Winter Recreation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2010 02/2010 Dave VanNorman Capacity Scoping Start 05/19/2004 (970) 827-5159 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2009 Description: Analysis to determine the capacity for outfitter/Guide led activities within the Vail Pass area on the Holy Cross and Dillon Ranger Districts and to disclose the environmental effects of reauthorizing the activity for the next five years. Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area. West Lionshead Chairlift - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2010 06/2010 Don Dressler Realignment Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-827-5715 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Realign and extend previously approved West Lionshead Chairlift to replace the Pride Express (Chair 26)

Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T. 5 S., R. 80 W., Sec. 7 and 18, 6th P.M. Vail Mountain Ski Area.

White River National Forest West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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White River National Forest West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Aspen Administrative Site - Facility management In Progress: Expected:02/2010 05/2010 Randall Parker Redevelopment Project Scoping Start 02/19/2009 970-945-3202 ext CE 3202 [email protected] Description: The project consists of demolition and redevelopment of the Aspen Administrative facilities on the current site. The project would provide an administrative facility for the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District on government owned land in Aspen. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T10S, R85W, Section 12. This is a 3.03 acre (approximately) parcel in the City of Aspen, CO. It is located adjacent to State Hwy 82 at the beginning of the Aspen downtown district. Buttermilk Mountain - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 05/2010 Skye Sieber Improvements - Special use management Scoping Start 06/16/2008 Actual: 04/13/2009 970-625-6864 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2009 Description: Proposal on NFS lands includes: Nordic jump venue, snowmaking on 9 trails, horseback trail rides, a lift maintenance facility. Grading Uncle Chuck's trail and constructing a Terrain Park Overpass was approved under a separate categorical exclusion. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. Buttermilk Mountain Ski Area.

Capitol Creek Grazing - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/22/2009 08/2009 Kevin Warner Allotment Fence Project - Grazing management 970-963-2266 CE [email protected] Description: This project involves construction of approximately 450 feet of fence perpendicular to the Capitol Creek Trail (#1961). The purpose of the fence is to restrict cattle to the areas below Capitol Lake. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - SW ¿ of Section 11 Township 10S Range 87W. Along the Capitol Creek Trail (#1961 within the -Snowmass Wilderness Area in the direct vicinity of N 39degrees 11 minutes 08 seconds, W 107 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Holy Cross Energy - Castle - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A James Kirschvink Creek Holstein Project 970-945-3313 CE [email protected] Description: An 820 underground 14.4kV power line will be place in an existing road easement approximately 4 below road grade. This is described in authorization ID: ASP198 of the USDA-FS Road Easement. An additional pull vault may be placed, if needed. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - SW1/4 of Section 29, T11S, R84W of 6th P.M. The Holstein property is located approximately 10 miles up CR 102 from the Aspen Round-about. Take the first left turn after crossing the Express Creek Bridge. Snowmass Ski Area - Woodrun - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/04/2009 08/2009 Jim Stark Equipment Storage Area 970-925-3445 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Consolidate various on-mountain storage areas into one formalized storage yard

Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. Snowmass Ski Area, Snowmass, CO. Snowmass Water and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 12/2009 James Kirschvink Sanitation District Pipeline Scoping Start 02/02/2009 970-945-3313 CE [email protected] Description: Renewal of existing permit for 8,000-foot pipeline, spring box, intake structure, and access road for Snowmass Village water supply. Existing permit expired December 2008. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Portions of sections 3,10,15,15,12,1, T. 10 S., R. 86 W., 6th PM. Pipeline A runs from the campground area to the top of. Town of Aspen Road Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 11/2009 James Kirschvink Renewal - Road management Scoping Start 03/02/2009 970-945-3313 CE [email protected] Description: Renewal of existing road permit, which expires December 2008.

Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. ASP 44 near Aspen, Colorado.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Ute, Newfoundland, and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 11/2009 James Kirschvink Benedict Trails Permit Renewal - Special use management Scoping Start 03/02/2009 970-945-3313 CE [email protected] Description: The city of Aspen has been maintaining 3 trails under an FS permit since September 1999. The FS and city of Aspen would like to extend this authorization for a 30-year period. No changes to the existing trails or management uses are proposed. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Portions of Lot 6, sect. 18, T10S, R84W. The Ute trail is located directly west of the Aspen ski area, south of Aspen, CO.

White River National Forest West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Milk Creek S&G Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:01/2010 04/2010 Linn Pettijohn Allotment Scoping Start 01/07/2009 970-878-4039 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2009 Description: Analyze domestic sheep grazing on the Milk Creek S&G allotment in conformance with the Rescission Bill (1995) schedule and requirements. Resource management options developed will strive to move existing resource conditions towards desired condition Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 90 West, portions of Sections 18 and 19 and Township 2 North, Range 91 West, portions of Sections 24-30. The Milk Creek S&G allotment is located on the north side of the Blanco Ranger District. Reauthorization of Big Beaver - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 11/2009 Rick Haskins Ranch SUP Scoping Start 09/09/2009 970-625-6843 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To re-issue the special use permit to Big Beaver Ranch for operation and maintenance of Big Lick Reservoir, used for storage of irrigation water approximately 15 miles east of Meeker on NF lands. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Sec. 32, T. 1 N., R. 91 W., 6th P.M. Two miles NW of Buford.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Reauthorization of Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Rick Haskins Permit: Fawn Creek Ranch - Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6843 Two Water Pipelines [email protected] CE Description: To re-issue a special use permit to Fawn Creek Ranch for operation and maintenance of two buried waterlines *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - S1/2N1/2, Section 19, T. 1 N., R. 90 W., 6th P.M. Buford. Reauthorization of Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Rick Haskins Permit: J. Gentry - Irrigation Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6843 Ditch - BLA5265-01 [email protected] CE Description: To reissue a special use permit to J. Gentry for operation and maintenance of a 700 foot long irrigation ditch and *NEW LISTING* headgate to supply water to the permittees adjacent privately owned lands. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - NW1/4NW1/4, Sec. 28, t. 1 N., R. 90 W., 6th P.M. Several miles northeast of Buford. Reauthorization of Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Rick Haskins Permit: Krl Maser (Gloria K. Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6843 Pollard) - BLA5431-01 [email protected] CE Description: To reissue the special use permit to Karl Maser for operation and maintenance of a steel headgate and associated *NEW LISTING* 625 foot long irrigation ditch, buried pipeline, and electric cable approximately 100 feet in length, and a well and pump facility. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - NE1/4SE1/4, Sec. 29 and NW1/4SW1/4, Sec. 28, T. 1 N., R. 90 W., 6th P.M. Several miles northeast of Buford. Reauthorization of Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Rick Haskins Permit: Miller Creek Ranch - Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6843 Pipeline and Irrigation Ditch [email protected] BLA428301 Description: To reissue the special use permit to the Miller Creek Ranch for operation and maintenance of a headgate,irrigation CE ditch, catchment box, and pipeline to supply water to the permittee's adjacent privately owned lands. *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - N1/2, Sec. 15, T. 2 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. and NW1/4, Sec. 18, T. 2 S., R. 92 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 13 miles southeast of Meeker.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Trappers Lake Basin - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/21/2009 09/2009 Greg Glasgow Headwaters Reclamation 970-878-6017 EA [email protected] Description: FS is analyzing a proposal from Colorado Dept. of Wildlife (DOW) to remove non-native fish and restock genetically pure cutthroat trout in Gem, Jewell, and Big Cow lakes within the headwaters of the Trappers Lake basin. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. Wilderness Area.

White River National Forest West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Divide Creek Unit Master - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:06/2010 07/2010 Daniel Sokal Development Plan Est. Scoping Start 12/2009 970-947-5238 EA [email protected] Description: Evaluate EnCana Oil & Gas Inc. proposal to drill up to 7 gas wells from 1 new and 5 existing pads; 4 saltwater disposal wells; 0.5 mi. of new road to access Federal minerals in the Divide Creek Unit. Team lead: [email protected], 970-947-5222. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Mesa. LEGAL - T8S, R91W, Sects 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 25 27, 36 and T9S, R91W, Sect 1. North and east of Flatiron Mountain, approx. 15 mi. south-southeast of Silt, CO. Lava Boulder Creek Exploratory - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 06/2010 Daniel Sokal Well Est. Scoping Start 11/2009 970-947-5238 EA [email protected] Description: Antero Resources is requesting to construct 1 well pad and drill up to 2 wells on Federal lease #COC-66708. For more information contact Vanessa Bull at the Glenwood Energy Office: [email protected] or 970-947-5217. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T8S, R90W, Section 17. East Divide Creek, approximately 20 miles southeast of Silt, CO.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Noble Energy, Inc Cache Creek - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2009 04/2010 Daniel Sokal Master Development Plan - Special use management Scoping Start 05/11/2009 970-947-5238 (CCMPD) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 10/2009 Description: Joint BLM/FS project includes 0.5 mi of access road and 6.5 acres of road and pipeline disturbance on NFS lands, as part of the larger CCMPD. For more information, contact Jim Byers, Glenwood Energy Office, [email protected], 970-947-5222 Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/gsfo.html Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Approximately 1,544 acres of Federal and private surface and mineral ownership within portions of Sections 17, 19-20, T7S, R94W. Approximately 3.8 miles south of the I-70 Rulison exit and 7 miles east of Parachute, CO. Reauthorization of Special Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2009 12/2009 Rick Haskins Permit: Kimberly and Richard Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6843 Barabe - Spring Development & [email protected] Pipeline Description: Re-issue a Special Use Permit to Kimberly and Richard Barabe for operation and maintenance of a buried water- CE line and a spring development north of Silt on NF land *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Sec. 19, T. 4 S., R. 91 W., 6th P.M. North of Silt, CO. Reauthorization of Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 11/2009 Rick Haskins Permit: John and Nancy Kelly - Scoping Start 08/28/2009 970-625-6843 irrigation ditch [email protected] CE Description: To re-issue the special use permit to John and Nancy Kelly for operation and maintenance of a headgate and *NEW LISTING* buried pipe supplying water for irrigation to private lands. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Sec. 31, T. 4 S., R. 90 W., 6th P.M. Six miles North of New Castle on NF lands. Reauthorization of a Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2009 10/2009 Rick Haskins Use Permit: Terral Anderson Scoping Start 08/31/2009 970-625-6843 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: To re-issue a special use permit to Terral Anderson for operation and maintenance of a spring development, water line, and pumphouse, 15 miles north of Silt on National Forest lands. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Sec. 30, T. 3 S., R. 91 W., 6th P.M. 15 miles north of Silt.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Rifle BNC Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kyle Grambley CE 970-625-6852 [email protected] Description: Construct an OHV route along the Buford/New Castle (BNC) road between the snowmobile parking lot and Triangle Park. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T4S, R91W, Sec. 6; T3S, R91W, Secs. 8, 17-19, 30, 31;. Proposed route parallels the BNC Road on the west side, starting from approx. mm17 to Triangle Park and NFSR 211. Creek to Mamm Creek - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2009 10/2009 Daniel Sokal Pipeline - Special use management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-947-5238 EA Notice 04/24/2009 [email protected] Description: 11-mile natural gas pipeline proposed by ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC includes 1.8 mi across NFS. BLM is lead agency with authority to approve transmission lines crossing multiple federal lands. BLM Project Contact: [email protected], 970-947-5233. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gsfo/GSFO_MasterPlansOfDevelopment.html Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Beginning at T7S, R94W, Sect. 9; eastward through Sects. 10-12 and T7S, R93W, Sects. 6-9; south through Sects. 16 and 21; terminating in Sect. 29. Approximately 5 miles southwest of Rifle, Colorado.

White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Burnt Mountain Timber Sale - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:08/2010 10/2010 Wesley Case EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-625-6861 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Removal of larger lodgepole pine to follow direction for sustained yield even flow timber harvest, and to reduce mountain pine beetle risk and fuels in the area. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Pitkin. LEGAL - T83W, R7S, Sec. 33-35 and T83W, R8S, Sec. 2-4, 9-17. Approximately 23 miles south of Eagle, Colorado following forest system roads 400 and 506.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDOT Highway 133 Debris - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2009 01/2010 James Kirschvink Dump Site and Placita Scoping Start 02/27/2009 970-945-3313 Roadside Landscaping Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 10/2009 Description: CDOT is proposing to permanently store natural road debris inside the bottom switchback east of McClure Pass on Hwy 133. Project will fill in a 16.1-acre depression from original road construction. Includes revegetation of the old Placita fill site. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of Section 18, T11S, R88W, 6th P.M. The switchback is located approximately 5 1/2 miles south of Redstone, CO on Hwy 133. The fill will be inside the switchback. Carbondale Administrative Site - Facility management In Progress: Expected:02/2010 05/2010 Randall Parker Redevelopment Project Scoping Start 02/19/2009 970-945-3202 ext CE 3202 [email protected] Description: The project consists of demolition and redevelopment of the Carbondale Admin facilities. The project would improve and continue to provide an accessible government-owned office facility for the Aspen/Sopris RD on government-owned land in Carbondale. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T7S, R88W, Section 34. The facilities are currently located approximately 0.5 miles west of State Highway 133 on an approximate 1.2 acre parcel in downtown Carbondale. Competitive or direct - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:04/2010 06/2010 Randall Parker sale/exchange of the Sopris Scoping Start 02/19/2009 970-945-3202 Pasture Parcel Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 02/2010 Description: To offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale or exchange an admin/ use parcel comprising 11.38 acres located in unincorp. Garfield County, under the authority of the FS Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54). Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Lot 11 of Section 35, T7S, R88W of the 6th P.M., containing 11.38 acres. Located in unincorporated Garfield County, East of the Township of Carbondale.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Conger Rock Harvesting - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 07/17/2009 06/2010 Skye Sieber EA 970-625-6864 [email protected] Description: Analyzing a proposed plan of operations to harvest mineral materials from a rock scree area. Authorization would be through a special use permit. Surface rock would be manually gathered and palletized for 1-2 months during the summer each year. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T11S, R88W, Sec. 21, SE ¿. Approximately 1 mi. west of Marble, just north of Road 314. Crooked Creek Ranch structure - Facility management In Progress: Expected:11/2009 06/2010 Kevin Warner removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 06/19/2008 970-963-2266 CE [email protected] Description: The project consists of demolishing and disposing of approximately 9 structures at Crooked Creek Ranch. The structures include cabins, sheds and corrals. The areas where demolition occurs will be vegetated to improve wildlife habitat. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T7S, R83W, Section 22. Crooked Creek Ranch is located on the Aspen/Sopris District. The Ranch is located adjacent to the Eagle/Thomasville Road (NFSR 400) in the vicinity of Lime Park. Crooked Creek Reservoir Outlet - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2010 08/2010 Cary Pence Maintenance/Repair - Facility management NOI in Federal Register 970-945-3235 EIS - Road management 05/02/2008 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2010 Description: Project consists of replacing existing outlet culvert. Culvert bedding material will come from road cutslopes on the Eagle/Thomasville Road. Pitrun surfacing material and culvert outlet riprap will come from cutslopes on the Woods Lake Road. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T7S, R83W, Sections 21, 22, 27, and 28. Crooked Creek reservoir is located adjacent to the Eagle/Thomasville Road (NFSR 400) in the vicinity of Lime Park.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Holy Cross Energy - Red Table - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2010 07/2010 Bill Johnson Mountain Communications Site Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-328-6388 CE [email protected] Description: Holy Cross Energy is proposing a new communication site at the top of . The tower will be approximately 30 feet in height and the building will be 880 sq ft. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - T7S, R85W, Section 17, 6th P.M. Red Table Mountain. North Thompson/Fourmile and - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2010 06/2010 Wayne Ives Coal Basin Grazing Allotment Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 970-963-2266 Analysis [email protected] EA Description: Analyze domestic livestock grazing on the North Thompson/Fourmile and Coal Basin Grazing Allotments *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Pitkin. North Thompson/Fourmile and Coal Basin Grazing Allotments, on the west side of the Sopris RD, west of State Hwy 133. O'Brien Ditch Reconstruction - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A James Kirschvink CE 970-945-3313 [email protected] Description: Re-construct a headgate and concrete drop structure that is: 6' x 4'. Install 300' of 8" PVC pipe in an existing irrigation ditch. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - A tract of land situated in Tracts 39 and 40 Sec. 1, T8S., R86W, 6th PM. In the Frying Pan drainage; just past Seven Castles, the property is on the north side of the highway just before Taylor Canyon. Sunshine Timber Sale - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2009 07/2010 Travis Bruch EA Scoping Start 10/22/2008 970-625-6849 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2009 Description: Timber management using even or uneven aged treatments on spruce/ stands in the Thompson Creek area.

Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T8S, R90W, Sections 35 & 36; T9S, R90W, Sections 1, 2, and 11; T8S, R89W, Section 31; and T9S, R89W, Section 6. This project area is located in the Thompson Creek drainage north of Twin Peaks. The project area is located south of NFSR 300.4 and north of NFSR 321.1.

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White River National Forest West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Whopper Abandoned Mine - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:01/2010 06/2010 Olivia Garcia Closures Est. Scoping Start 11/2009 970-945-3220 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Permanently close 8 former mining adits or shafts that are currently open and considered a hazard to public safety. Work will be completed under a 50/50 cost share agreement with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety. Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Lead King Basin and Schofield Pass area, approximately 7 miles east and southeast of Marble, Colorado.

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