Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
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.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Western Area Power
Administration Right-of-Way
Maintenance and
Reauthorization Project
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/27/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
Christopher Wehrli
303-275-5107
clwehrli@fs.fed.us
Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado,
Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low
growth vegetation.
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)
Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail Addition
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Niccole Mortenson
970-874-6616
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads.
Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section
of trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31283
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Saguache Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and
GMUG National Forests.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Tri-State Montrose-NuclaCahone Transmission
Improvement Project
- Special use management
EA
Description: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is proposing to rebuild the existing Montrose-NuclaCahone 115-kV transmission line to operate at 230-kV. The BLM is the lead agency and the Forest Service is a
cooperating agency.
Web Link: http://blm.gov/dvld
*UPDATED*
Location:
Wilson Peak Land Exchange
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/05/2014
Expected:02/2016
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.
- Land acquisition
Completed
Actual: 09/03/2015
EA
*UPDATED*
09/2015
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Non-federal Parties propose to convey five separate parcels of non-federal land containing a total of
approximately 681 acres to the United States in exchange for four federal properties containing a total of
approximately 303 acres of equal value.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43154
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado.
COUNTY - Dolores, Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Non-federal: T41N, R10W, sec 4-5; T42N,
R10W, sec 31-33; T43N, R1E, sec 1-2 ; T41N, R9W, sec 3&10 ; T42N, R9W, sec 15, 21, 22 & 28
Federal: T42N, R9W, sec. 17, 20-22, 28; T42 N, R10, sec 18. Non-federal parcels: Upper Silver Pick Basin,Elk
Creek Basin, Cochetopa Creek, Yellow Mountain, and Alta Lakes. Federal parcels: near State Highway 145, Alta
Lakes and Wilson Mesa.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Forest)
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
07/2016
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Forest)
Oil and Gas Leasing Revision
EIS
- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Ryan Taylor
970-527-4131
rztaylor@fs.fed.us
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:
Qwest Phone Lines
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.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Jason Armbruster
970-874-6675
jasonmarmbruster@fs.f
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:
Spruce Beetle Epidemic and
Aspen Decline Management
Response
EIS
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.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/29/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Scott Williams
760-382-7371
scottwilliams@fs.fed.us
Description: 6/16 UPDATE: The Forest Service has extended the comment period for the Draft EIS until July 31, 2015. The
GMUG contains approximately 223,000 cumulative acres of spruce beetle mortality and 229,000 acres of affected
aspen from the past decade.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42387
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
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 opportunity
areas; these areas range in size from 426,000-718,000 acres by action alternative.
.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Axia Energy, LLC, USA #116SC Well Pad Expansion
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2015
EA
Expected:02/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
03/2016
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
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).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46118
Location:
Blanche Park Reservoir Dam
Rehabilitation
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.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530
Location:
Collbran Development, Inc.,
Sewer Line Special Use Permit
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 11 S., R.
94 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 12 miles northeast of Cedaredge, CO. near Park Reservoir.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Grand Mesa Metropolitan
District #2 Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissuance of a special use permit for approximately 1500 feet of 6-inch pipeline to transport backwash water
from the water treatment facility at Powderhorn Ski Area to private property because of change in name of
operating entity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43511
*UPDATED*
Location:
Grand Mesa Nordic Council Biathlon Range
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/25/2013
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 30, T. 11 S., R.
96 W., 6th P.M. Near Powderhorn Ski Area.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Grand mesa Nordic Council seeks approval for Biathlon Range within the Skyway winter trail system. Range will
be placed on removable frame and include live ammunition resulting from a supervised range instructor. See
Project Leader for more info.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46169
Location:
Grand Mesa Resort Project
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S, R95W, Section2.
Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 09/24/2015
09/2015
Cari Johnson
970-527-4131
cariajohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous Fuels reduction adjacent to private lands, increase resilience to insect outbreak, salvage. May 27 field
trip is still scheduled. There is several inches of snow on the Grand Mesa, please come prepared and dress
appropriately.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46859
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The area
is north of Hotel, Baron and Arch Lakes, adjacent to Grand Mesa Resort company (GMRC) ownership and off
Trickle Park Road (FSR121) on the Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Hunter Reservoir Enlargement
- Special use management
EIS
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2005
Expected:08/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2017
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
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.
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
NATRC-Women's Surface
Creek Saddle Club Recreation
Event
- Special use management
CE
Description: Conduct competitive horseback endurance ride on 60 miles of designated routes in the Land's End & Flowing Park
Areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47513
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
North American Trail Ride
Conference (NATRC)Recreation Event Permit
Reissuance
CE
*UPDATED*
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S R96W Section 11.
Grand Mesa National Forest, Land's End/Flowing Park area.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/10/2015
09/2015
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Application to reissue a new 5-year term recreational event to conduct annual horse endurance ride on Grand
Mesa National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46873
Location:
North Uncompahgre Trail
Development
Cancelled
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle
Meridian, T12S, R96W, Section 10 & 15, T11S, R94W, Section 2 & 3. Grand Mesa National Forest - Flowing
Park, Land's End, Sheep Flats.
- Recreation management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
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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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Pine Mountain Fence
- Grazing management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
CE
Mike Surber
970-242-8211
msurber@fs.fed.us
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:
Solihull Society - Land Rover
Rally
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections
19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/02/2015
07/2015
CE
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Application for Temporary Recreation Event to conduct Land Rover Rally on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and
White River National Forests (July 28-31, 2015)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46876
Location:
Tonello Spring Development
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/20/2013
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to dig a 2-foot diameter hole at spring approximately 3 feet deep and fill it with gravel. A1-foot length of
4-inch perforated PVC pipe would be buried in the gravel and a garden hose connected to the pipe to take water
to private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47078
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Mesa. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Grand Mesa NF - Bull Creek, Kenney Reservoir, Marcott Roads, Uncompahgre NF- Divide,
Dominguez Roads, White River NF- Battlement Creek Road.
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sec. 7, T. 11 S., R. 95
W., 6th P.M. Approximately 8 miles southwest of Collbran, Colorado.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Cindi Range
970-242-8211
crange@fs.fed.us
N/A
EA
Description: Re-condition the surface of Trickel Park Road # 121 from Alexander Lake Lodge to the North Forest Boundary.
Includes one mile of new pavement from the intersection with FDR #123 to East Crag Crest Trailhead
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8628
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Grand Mesa National
Forest. Trickel Park Road # 121 from GM Visitor Center to North Forest Boundary near the town of Collbran.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
2015 Taylor Park Silvicultural
CE
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2015
Expected:11/2015
05/2016
CE
*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:
Alvarez Easement
Art Haines
970-641-0471
ahaines@fs.fed.us
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.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Access to private land near Sargents, CO
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38594
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E,
NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Barret
- Fuels management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
03/2016
Pat Medina
970-641-0471
pmedina@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to perform timber stand improvement and prescribed burning to improve range and wildlife habitat and
reduce natural fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34519
Location:
CBMR Mountain Bike Trail
Additions
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T47 and 48N, R3E,
NMPM. Project area is south of Doyleville,CO on National Forest between Big Hill and Lion¿s Head.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/21/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Approximately 1.75 miles of new trail construction on 4 segments of trail within the CBMR permit boundary would
be constructed by hand and the use of a tracked machine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45303
Location:
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
(CBMR) - Proposed Teo
Drainage & Summer Use
Improvements
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
05/06/2015
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 11/2015
Expected:11/2017
06/2018
Aaron Drendel
719-657-6019
adrendel@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within
CBMR permit boundary. T13S, R86W, section 25.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EIS
*UPDATED*
Aaron Drendel
719-657-6019
adrendel@fs.fed.us
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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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
Cunningham Ditch Agricultural
Irrigation and Livestock
Watering System Easement
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue an existing Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Water System Easement for an existing ditch to the new
landowner. Approx 3,062' are located on NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44841
*UPDATED*
Location:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
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.
Matthew Vasquez
970-642-4401
mgvasquez@fs.fed.us
Flat Top Mountain Riparian
Restoration - Gunnison SageGrouse Habitat Improvement
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
CE
Description: This project will implement restoration work to address habitat degradation within Gunnison Sage-Grouse broodrearing habitat. This is a continuation of work completed on USFS and adjacent private land (2012-2014).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46585
*UPDATED*
Location:
Funks Floodwater Ditch
Completed
Actual: 08/11/2015
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 51N, R 1W, Sections
10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26 and T 51N, R 1E, Sections 19, 29, 30, 31, 32; NMPM. Flat Top Mountain,
approximately 8 miles north/northwest of Gunnison, CO, within the Ohio Creek Valley.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/28/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
09/2015
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue an authorization for an existing irrigation ditch approx 1,100' long
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44848
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
08/2015
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec 18, T46N,
R3E, NMPM. Approx 3 miles northeast of Cochetopa Dome along SH114.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory Groundwater
Research Special Use Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 08/19/2015
08/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T.13S., R.86W.,6th P.M.
Section 13: SE 1/2
T.12S., R.86W.,6th P.M.
Section 20: SE 1/4 Section 33 : NW 1/4. Upper East River, Gothic, CO.
Matthew Bienkowski
10/2015
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 09/28/2015
970-874-6697
- Vegetation management
mbienkowski@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The Long Draw timber sale has 11 harvest units. 8 units have been completed while 3 units have not yet been
entered. The Forest Service is proposing that in the 3 remaining units the prescription be changed from group
selection to salvage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47595
Location:
Milk Creek Trail Project
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - The legal description is
T.46N., R.4W., Sections 14,15,16, 21, 22, and 23; New Mexico Principle Meridian, Gunnison County, Colorado.
The Sale Area is 2,337 gross acres with 941 net acres. The Long Draw timber sale is located on the Alpine
Plateau, approximately 45 miles southwest of Gunnison, Colorado. It is within the Gunnison Ranger District of the
Uncompahgre National Forest.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
CE
*UPDATED*
N/A
N/A
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of approx. ½ mile of new trail to relocate trail off of private land and to ford Marshall Creek in order to
avoid an unsafe bridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38998
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
Jason Armbruster
970-874-6675
jasonmarmbruster@fs.f
ed.us
Description: Research activities to quantify floodplain dynamics. Approximately 20 groundwater monitoring wells will be
installed for the purposes of conducting well testing, groundwater sampling and analysis and tracer experiments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47377
Location:
Long Draw Changed Condition
Analysis
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T47, 48N, R 5E,
Sections 1, 36. Near Marshall Creek and Milk Creek approx.. 4 miles southeast, east of Sargents, CO. on the
Gunnison National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Morgan Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:01/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
01/2016
- Minerals and Geology
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Various locations in
Gunnison County, CO. Mt Emmons Vicinity.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
*UPDATED*
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.
- Recreation management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
John Murphy
719-852-6221
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
Jason Armbruster
970-874-6675
jasonmarmbruster@fs.f
ed.us
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:
Pitkin Travel Proposal
John Murphy
719-852-6221
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Gather baseline hydro-geologic information sufficient to develop and run groundwater modelling.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45550
Location:
Mt. Emmons Mining Company
Road Special Use Permit
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Sec 26, T51N,
R4E, NMPM. Approximately 2 miles north of Pitkin off NFSR 766.
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to authorize use of an existing road for access to private land
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46621
Location:
Mt. Emmons Groundwater and
Associated Data Investigation
Planning Status
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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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Porter Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2015
Expected:02/2016
03/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE1/4, SW1/4 Sec 26,
T50N, R5E, NMPM. Approximately 1 mile NE of Whitepine.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of pipeline approximately 1,300 feet in
length.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46623
Location:
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte
Permit
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
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:
Pristine Point, Inc. Special Use
Permit Reissuance
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 22, T13S,
R86W, 6th PM. Approximately 3 miles NW of Crested Butte.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2013
Expected:12/2015
CE
12/2015
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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
more than one District)
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Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Matterhorn and Trout Lake
Nordic Ski Trail Proposal
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 07/15/2015
07/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Katherine Peckham
970-327-4261
kpeckham@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to add and reconfigure ski trails in the Matterhorn and Trout Lake Nordic ski trail
systems.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46935
Location:
Priest Lake Improvement
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W. 15 miles
South of Telluride Colorado.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Matthew Dare
970-874-6651
mdare@fs.fed.us
Description: Priest Lake Dam Reconstruction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809
Location:
Swamp Canyon Road Permit
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.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
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:
Trout Lake Domestic Water
System
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/26/2014
CE
*UPDATED*
11/2015
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue permit for existing domestic water facilities which include: Three 12 inch diameter wooden tanks, 365 feet
of buried 2 inch water pipeline and 430 feet of access road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45815
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
Expected:10/2015
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of
Trout Lake Subdivision.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Bureau of Reclamation Weather - Special use management
Station permit re-issuance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
01/2016
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue permit for 4 existing weather stations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37824
Location:
City of Ouray Domestic Water
Supply Permit
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cutler Ck,
Ironton Park, Governor Basin, WFK and EFK Dallas Ck.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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:
FLPMA Road
Easements/Permits
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek
area, southwest of Ouray.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize access to private inholdings on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Strole-existing Trail # 149 provides
historic access to private land on the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34540
Location:
Governor Basin Ore Removal
- Minerals and Geology
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2015
Expected:04/2016
06/2016
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Road Use permit to Revenue Mine to haul ore from private land to millsite.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46630
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W.
Montrose County.
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T43N, R8W, Sec 20, NMPM.
Governor Basin.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
High Mesa Trail
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Kris Wist
970-240-5414
kwist@fs.fed.us
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:
Keystone Portfolio Mgmt.
Forest Road Permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23,
24. High Mesa.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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:
Manzo Private Road Easement
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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:
Miners Creek Inactive Mine
Safety Closure Prjoect
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray
County.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2015
CE
Expected:01/2016
06/2016
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Install grate, backfill or PUF on open shafts; install grate, bulkhead or backfill open adits. Up to 23 closures.
Location is Mineral Point area, San Juan County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47332
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T. 43 N., R. 7 W., sections
26 and 27, N.M.P.M. Mineral Point area, San Juan County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology
EA
*UPDATED*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 11/15/2012
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to replace an expiring permit for spring development located east of US Highway 550,
north of Ouray.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45993
Location:
Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts
Act (STA)
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858
approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary.
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
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:
Reissue expiring permit for
spring development - Peck
Planning Status
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 12, T 44 N., R 8 W. See
project area map.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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. Adjacent to east boundary of City of
Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2014
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use Permit to City of Ouray for Skyrocket Creek diversion structure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44043
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R7W, Sec 30, NMPM.
Ouray County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Source Gas Special Use Permit
Re-issuance.
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2014
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
01/2016
CE
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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:
Special use permit for spring
development - Clarkson
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W,
NMPM. Oak Creek Road.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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.
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Thistledown Property Private
Road Easement transfer and
bridge alignment change
- Special use management
CE
Description: Transfer a private road easement to Rockbiter Corp and amend the easement for a change in bridge alignment
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
*UPDATED*
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek
Road, southwest of Ouray.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Thistledown Small Tracts Act
Land Exchange
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:08/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2016
EA
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
EA
*UPDATED*
- Minerals and Geology
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2015
Jessica Lopez Pearce
907-789-6273
jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us
Description: BLM and Forest Service proposal for Gunnison Energy LLC and SG Interests, Ltd (SG). Proposal includes up to
25 total Federal Natural Gas Wells on 4 new and 1 existing well pads and associated infrastructure. Six APDs
have been submitted.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46535
Location:
10/01/2015 04:22 am MT
John Almy
970-874-6644
jmalmy@fs.fed.us
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:
GEC's 11-90-8-H3;11-90-2021-H1 and -H2 and SG
Interests' 12-90-7-1; 11-90-93; 11-90-15-2 APDs
Project Contact
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T.90W, R. 11S Sections 8,
9, 15 and 20 and T. 90W, R. 12S Section 7. Forest Service and private surface; private and Federal minerals in T.
90 W, Range 11S and 12S.http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/ufo.html.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Rulemaking for Colorado
Roadless Coal Exception
EIS
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/07/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2016
Expected:05/2016
Project Contact
05/2016
Kenneth Tu
970-295-6623
CRR_Admin@fs.fed.us
Description: Rulemaking to reinstate the North Fork Coal Mining exception into the Colorado Roadless Rule based on the West
Elk Court Decision in July 2013.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/roadmain/roadless/coloradoroadlessrules
Location:
Special Use
Permits/Reissuance
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gunnison
County, Colorado.
- Land management planning
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: No physical changes: Zimmerman,Crawford Mesa Water Assoc,Charles Masner, Beach/Chapman, Sims, Slyzuik,
West Elk Ranch,
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 or EA. Delta, Gunnison and
Montrose Counties.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial
status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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