Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015
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)
2015 Bicycle Tours of Colorado
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Actual: 05/29/2015
06/2015
Mike Kenealy
970-945-3228
mkenealy@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authorization is for Bicycle Tour of Colorado (BTC) to make temporary use of NFS lands on 3 National
Forests within Colorado for ancillary aid stations with portable toilets, signs, trash facilities and support personnel
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46838
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Completed
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia
Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison
Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Gunnison, Lake, Park, Pitkin, Summit. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Roadside pullouts in the White River National Forest; Pike-San Isabel National Forests and
Grand Mesa/Gunnison/Uncompahgre 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)
Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail Addition
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
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:
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.
James Kirschvink
970-963-2266 x 3118
jkirschvink@fs.fed.us
Rocky Mountain Biological
Laboratory (RMBL) Permit
Renewal and Combination
- Research and Development
CE
Description: RMBL has been conducting environmental research on the White River and the Gunnison National Forests since
1928. The proposal is to combine permits from both forests and have the GMUG N.F. take the lead on permit
admin. See GMUG SOPA for more info.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46825
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Completed
Actual: 06/02/2015
06/2015
UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison
Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - All portions of the Aspen-Sopris,
Paonia, and Gunnison Ranger Districts. North of Crested Butte, Colorado and overlaps the White River and
Gunnison National Forests. Research can occur anywhere on four districts upon approval of a yearly plan of
operations.
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
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/05/2014
Expected:12/2015
04/2016
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.
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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)
Wilson Peak Land Exchange
- Land acquisition
In Progress:
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
EA
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.
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
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison
National Forests.
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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)
Qwest Phone Lines
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
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
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/29/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2015
Expected:02/2016
02/2016
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:
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.
.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Axia Energy, LLC, USA #116SC Well Pad Expansion
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2015
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
CE
N/A
N/A
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:
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.
Eric Freels
Calamity Basin Pine restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
07/2015
Completed
Actual: 06/05/2015
and mastication
970-263-5828
- Vegetation management
erickfreels@fs.fed.us
(other
than
forest
products)
CE
- Fuels management
Description: Project will mechanically treat 675 acres of historic pine plantation in Calamity basin. This will occur in the summer
of 2015 and will improve big game and winter range and improve habitat for other species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46519
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 15S R 102W Sections
34, 35; T 51N R 17W Sections 8, 9, 18, 17, 16, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 28; 24; T 51N R18W Sections 13, 24. On
northeast portion of Uncompahgre plateau.
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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
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Cannon USA, Inc. Fall color
photography Outfitter & Guide
Permit Issuance
- Recreation management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Application to issue a Temporary Outfitter and Guide permit for fall photography on the Grand Valley, Ouray,
Gunnison, and Paonia Ranger Districts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46875
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Collbran Development, Inc.,
Sewer Line Special Use Permit
Completed
Actual: 06/18/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Mesa, Ouray. LEGAL 6th Principle Meridian T12S, R95W, Section 2. Grand Mesa Visitor Center Parking area, Grand Mesa-Jumbo
Parking Area, Old Grand Mesa Road from the Cedaredge, CO. side.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
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:
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.
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Grand Mesa Adventures, INC.,
Summer Outfitter Guide Permit
Issuance
- Recreation management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Application to issue a Priority Outfitter and Guide Permit for summer commercial services on the Grand Mesa
National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46882
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Completed
Actual: 06/18/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle
Meridian - To be determined. Grand Mesa-Trickle Park, Cedar Mesa, Knox, Trio, Kiser, Eggleston, Cottonwoods,
Crag Crest, Eureka trails.
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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
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Grand Mesa BowmenRecreation Event Permit
Reissuance
- Recreation management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Application to Reissue a new 5 year Term Recreation Event for annual 3 D Archery Shoot on Fruita Division of the
Grand Mesa National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46879
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Completed
Actual: 06/18/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian,
T14S, R102W, Section 16. Grand Mesa National Forest- Fruita Division (South Boundary).
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
Location:
Grand Mesa Nordic Council Biathlon Range
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/25/2013
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
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 07/2015
CE
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S, R95W, Section2.
Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Grand Mesa Resort Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
Hunter Reservoir Enlargement
Planning Status
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.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2005
Expected:08/2016
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:
Mesa Point Fuels Reduction
CE
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.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 06/09/2015
07/2015
Craig Warren
970-242-8211
cdwarren@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove hazardous fuels (live & dead) adjacent to the Mesa Point Communications facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43912
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Grand Mesa National
Forest T13S-R97W-NESW34. Grand Mesa National Forest. 38º 52' 38"N x 108º 13' 36"W.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
North American Trail Ride
Conference (NATRC)Recreation Event Permit
Reissuance
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2015
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
Planning Status
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
N/A
N/A
EA
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:
Pine Mountain Fence
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.
- Grazing management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections
19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Solihull Society - Land Rover
Rally
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2015
Expected:07/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/01/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/20/2013
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 6th Principle Meridian,
T12S, R95W, Section 2. Grand mesa- Ward Lake area.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Application to reissue Term Resort Permit to Thunder Mountain Lodge, LLC for year round resort operation and
maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46881
Location:
Tonello Spring Development
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:
Thunder Mountain Lodge
Resort Permit Reissuance
Project Contact
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
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Art Haines
970-641-0471
ahaines@fs.fed.us
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=46715
Location:
2015 Taylor Park Silvicultural
CE
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
northeast of Gunnison, Colorado between Cottonwood Pass Road and Willow Creek.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
08/2015
Art Haines
970-641-0471
ahaines@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Expected:07/2015
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.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Alvarez Easement
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
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:
Barret
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E,
NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
- Fuels management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2014
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
CE
Aaron Drendel
719-657-6019
adrendel@fs.fed.us
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:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within
CBMR permit boundary. T13S, R86W, section 25.
Aaron Drendel
719-657-6019
adrendel@fs.fed.us
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
(CBMR) - Proposed Teo
Drainage & Summer Use
Improvements
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 05/06/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2015
Expected:05/2017
07/2017
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T13S, R86W, Sec 29,
30, 31, 25, 36. Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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
Location:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
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
Location:
Funks Floodwater Ditch
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2015
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
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
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2015
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:
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.
Gold Creek Allotment NEPA
- Grazing management
Sufficiency Review and Finding
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
07/2015
Clare Hydock
814-362-4613 x173
chydock@fs.fed.us
Description: Review of 1996 Environmental Assessment for Gold Creek Allotment to determine whether or not changed
circumstances exist
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47054
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Actual: 12/16/2014
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gold
Creek Allotment, Gunnison Ranger District.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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
Matthew Vasquez
Implementation of the 2010
06/2015
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 06/03/2015
Gunnison Basin Federal Lands
970-642-4401
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Travel Management Plan on the - Watershed management
mgvasquez@fs.fed.us
Gunnison RD
- Road management
CE
Description: Decommission approximately 30.5 miles of Forest Service system and non-system routes, conduct restoration
work on decommissioned routes, and conduct hydrological upgrades and road improvements consistent with the
2010 travel Management decision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46586
Location:
Milk Creek Trail Project
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National
Forest System Lands in Taylor Park south of Texas Creek, including the vicinity of Tincup and Union Park.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/25/2013
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
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:
Morgan Special Use Permit
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.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
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.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Mt. Emmons Groundwater and
Associated Data Investigation
- Minerals and Geology
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2015
Expected:05/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2016
EA
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:
Pitkin Trail Advocates Travel
Management Proposal
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Various locations in
Gunnison County, CO. Mt Emmons Vicinity.
- Recreation management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Description: 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:
Porter Special Use Permit
Reissuance
John Murphy
719-852-6221
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
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.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
CE
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
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
CE
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 22, T13S,
R86W, 6th PM. Approximately 3 miles NW of Crested Butte.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
RMBL Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 06/02/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of an existing Special Use Permit issued to Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory for the purpose of
conducting research.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46625
Location:
Town of Crested Butte Special
Use Permit Reissuance
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Research on the Gunnison, Paonia, Aspen, and Sopris Ranger Districts, as identified and approved on the annual
operating plan.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/19/2015
05/2015
CE
John Murphy
970-641-0471
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit authorizing operation and maintenance of a water diversion, approximately
1600 feet of pipeline and a gated access road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46622
Location:
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte
Permit
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE1/4 NE1/4 Sec 5,
T14S, R86W, 6th PM. Approximately 2 miles west 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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21,
29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Willow Creek Bridge #1 and #2
Replacements
- Watershed management
- Road management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 06/02/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2019
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Chad Wellman
970-642-4474
cwellman@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace structurally deficient Willow Creek Bridge #1 on NFSR 765 approximately 1.85 miles east of NFSR 742
and Willow Creek Bridge #2 (approximately 3.25 miles east of FS Road 742)at the existing bridge locations and
move utilities from bridges.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46954
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T14S, R82W, Sections 22
and 25, 6th PM. Willow Creek near Taylor Reservoir and Taylor Park, Gunnison County, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Hillside of Telluride HOA Permit - Special use management
Renewal
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 04/13/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a special use permit to Hillside of Telluride HOA for their existing domestic water facilities located
on NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45664
Location:
Matterhorn and Trout Lake
Nordic Ski Trail Proposal
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North
of the Hillside of Telluride subdivision and west of Telluride along Eider Creek.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/27/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
07/2015
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Expected:07/2015
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W. 15 miles
South of Telluride Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Mayo Snowmobile Parking
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 06/15/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorization to park two snowmobiles and one snowcat at the base of the Alta Lakes Road on NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46810
Location:
Priest Lake Improvement
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Base of
the Alta Lakes Road (NFST 632).
- 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:
Silver Pick Winter Route
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
Completed
Actual: 04/13/2015
06/2015
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue Forest Trail Special Use Permit to Peninsula Exploration 2, Ltd for their continued use of the Silver Pick
Winter Route for access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46422
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Existing trail in Silver Pick Basin.
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Southwest Colorado Television
Translator Assoc. Permit
Reissuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue the Communications Site Lease to Southwest Colorado TV Translator Association for Lot No. 9 in the
Raspberry Communications Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45849
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Completed
Actual: 06/15/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Raspberry Communications Site located on the Uncompahgre Plateau.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Swamp Canyon Road Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
Project Contact
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
N/A
N/A
CE
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:
Town of Mountain Village
Waterline Extension Project
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
Completed
Actual: 04/28/2015
06/2015
EA
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Town of Mountain Village has requested the Forest Service amend their existing special use permit for the
expansion of the proposed waterline to provide better water flow to the community for domestic and fire protection
purposes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45161
Location:
Trout Lake Domestic Water
System
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T. 42N, R. 9W, Section
3. See project area map.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/26/2014
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
CE
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:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of
Trout Lake Subdivision.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W.
Montrose County.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T43N, R8W, Sec 20, NMPM.
Governor Basin.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
High Mesa Trail
- Recreation management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2016
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
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
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
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray
County.
- Minerals and Geology
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
Expected:01/2016
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
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than one District)
Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
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:
Poughkeepsie inactive mine
safety closure project.
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858
approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 04/09/2015
06/2015
CE
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Physical safety closures of 13 adits and shafts on NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of
Hwy 550.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43621
Location:
Reissue expiring permit for
spring development - Peck
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T43N, R7W, Sec 27 and
34, NMPM. NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of Hwy 550.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:10/2015
01/2016
CE
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)
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
CE
N/A
N/A
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of
Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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than one District)
Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2014
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
Source Gas Special Use Permit
Re-issuance.
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R7W, Sec 30, NMPM.
Ouray County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2014
Expected:12/2015
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:10/2015
12/2015
CE
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40672
Location:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek Road, southwest of
Ouray.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
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
EA
- Minerals and Geology
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/18/2015
Expected:10/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2015
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/05/2015
05/2015
EIS
Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Falcon Seaboard Diversified, INC has requested a special use permit, which would allow for continued operation
and maintenance the Roberts Creek Water Conveyance System.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46687
Location:
Rulemaking for Colorado
Roadless Coal Exception
Jessica Lopez Pearce
907-789-6273
jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
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:
Roberts Creek Water
Conveyance System
Planning Status
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - The ditch is located in the
6th PM, Sec 6 T11S, R89W and Sec 1 T11S, R90W. GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO.
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/07/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2016
Expected:05/2016
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:
07/01/2015 04:30 am MT
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gunnison
County, Colorado.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Special Use
Permits/Reissuance
- Land management planning
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
On Hold
CE
N/A
Project Contact
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.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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