Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 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) Western Area Power - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Loomis Administration Right-of-Way 303-275-5008 Maintenance and [email protected] Reauthorization Project Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, EIS Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30630 Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska. R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Colorado Mountain School - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Jaime Oliva CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2017 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountaineering, avalanche education, and ski touring. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Eagle, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Peaks Wilderness from May 1st to November 30th, east of the continental divide, and ice climbing within the Canyon Lakes and Holy Cross Ranger District's. 07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 1 of 21 White River National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Maroon Bells-Snowmass - Special area management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 05/2018 Erin Carey Wilderness Overnight Visitor Objection Period Legal Notice 970-404-3163 Use Management Plan 06/29/2017 [email protected] EA Description: In response to ongoing resource issues and in conformance with the 2002 Forest Plan, the Visitor Use Management Plan addresses implementation strategies to allocate numbers of overnight groups based on the wilderness areas visitor carrying capacity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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. Xcel Energy Line Capacity - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 06/2017 Jonathan Hare Project - Ute Rife to Collbran Scoping Start 10/04/2016 970-250-9966 Line 3014 [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to maintain grid reliability by replacing five overhead electric transmission structures and the installation of two new mid-span structures along PSCo line 3014, a 138 kV transmission line linking the Ute Rifle and Collbran Substations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50629 Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33, T8S-R92W, 6thPM, Mesa County, Colorado. The Ute Rifle to Collbran Transmission line runs along Silt/Collbran road south of Silt, Colorado. White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDOT I-70 Avalanche Control - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2017 10/2018 Paul Semmer Structures Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of remote-controlled avalanche mitigation system along I-70 near the west portal of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel; includes 14 exploders, concrete foundation pads, and associated equipment. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SE1/4 and SW1/4 Section 19 and NE1/4 Section 30, T4S, R76W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Loop Road, Whistler and Batch Plant avalanche paths upslope of I-70 near the west portal of the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel. 07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 2 of 21 White River National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region DAISY G. POOLE MINING - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Paul Semmer CLAIM ACCESS ROAD Scoping Start 03/10/2017 Actual: 07/06/2017 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Special use authorization for use, occupancy, and maintenance of an existing two-track road, approximately 2,100 feet long and 10 feet wide, to access the private property on the Philadelphia Mill Site (MS#18600B) and Daisy G. Poole mining claims. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 24, T5S, R76W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. South side of Peru Creek drainage about 1 mile east of Montezuma Road. Issue FRTA Easement to the - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Carole Huey City of Glenwood Springs for Scoping Start 02/01/2017 970-945-3219 expansion of School Street [email protected] CE Description: The Glenwood Springs School District is building and expanding their Elementary School. A small corner of the White River National Forest' Fleet Shop parcel is needed to provided safe access to the school using a Federal Roads & Trail Act easement. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Lot 4, Section 9 T6S R89W, 6th P.M. Garfield County. 11th and School Street, Glenwood Springs CO 81601. Lots 21- Western Sky Ranch - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/14/2017 04/2017 Paul Semmer Subdivision Existing Sewer 970-262-3448 Line [email protected] CE Description: Authorization of an existing sewer line between private land at Lot 21A and 21B Western Sky Ranch, east of the *UPDATED* Town of Breckenridge Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51462 Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 30, T6S, R77W, 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Lot 21A and 21B Western Sky Ranch, 1 mile east of the Town of Breckenridge, CO. 07/19/2017 10:22 am MT Page 3 of 21 White River National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Redevelopment of Elephant - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Carole Huey Mountain Communication Site Scoping Start 06/29/2017 970-945-3219 CE [email protected] Description: The building and towers currently located at the site are beyond their useful life and are in a state of disrepair, and will be replaced. The Existing six - 40 ft towers will be replaced with two 40 ft towers, and additional solar panels. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52011 Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Section 33, T. 9S, R. 88W., 6th P.M. - 39 degrees 14'20"N, 107 degrees 13'07" W, 8,618'. Elephant Mountain is located approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale in Pitkin County, Colorado. St. Paul Mining Claim Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 10/2017 Paul Semmer Road Scoping Start 11/23/2015 970-262-3448 CE [email protected] Description: Special use authorization for use, occupancy, construction and maintenance of a private driveway to access private property on the St Paul Lode mining claim (MS# 8884) in the Golden Horseshoe Area east of Breckenridge, CO. Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 33, Township 6 South, Range 77 West of the 6th P.M., Summit County, CO. Golden Horseshoe Area east of the Town of Breckenridge, north of French Gulch Road, south of Prospect Hill Road and east of Rich Gulch. White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Ajax Adventure Camp Special - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/20/2017 04/2017 Erin Carey Use Permit Environmental - Special use management 202-644-4592 Assessment [email protected] EA Description: Ajax Adventure Camp has requested a ten year priority use permit to host a summer camp for children ages 7-15. *UPDATED* Activities include rock climbing,