Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
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)
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm 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
Location:
Wilson Peak Land Exchange
Expected:09/2015
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.
- Land acquisition
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/05/2014
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/22/2013
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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)
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
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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:07/2015
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:
NOI in Federal Register
07/31/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 03/2015
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Scott Williams
760-382-7371
scottwilliams@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 300,000 acres of forest have experienced mortality from insects and disease agents over the past
decade. This planning effort will allow us to act adaptively, proactively and efficiently to changing forest health
conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42387
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm 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.
Forest currently estimates that between 250,000-350,000 acres will be analyzed for both commercial harvest and
non-commercial treatments (mechanical and prescribed fire).
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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
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 01/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
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).
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:
Boy Scouts of America
Recreation Event - 5 Year
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
02/2015
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Continuation of Special Use Permit that utilizes less than 5 contiguous acres for purpose of winter youth camping,
shooting , and survival skills event.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46168
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
Actual: 02/02/2015
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T12S, R96W, Section 11.
Grand Mesa National Forest.
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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
Eric Freels
Calamity Basin Pine restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
07/2015
In Progress:
Expected:06/2015
and mastication
970-263-5828
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 03/20/2015
erickfreels@fs.fed.us
(other
than
forest
products)
CE
Fuels
management
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
Collbran Development, Inc.,
Sewer Line Special Use Permit
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.
- 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:
Duplicate Record Delete
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.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: This project was cancelled because it was a duplicate. The correct Project ID is 42068 Surface Creek Trail
Decommissioning CE.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42069
Location:
GRAND MESA NORDIC
COUNCIL - BIATHLON RANGE
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 1,2 and 12,
T.12 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
09/2015
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.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
Expected:06/2015
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)
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
Location:
Hunter Reservoir Enlargement
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
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2005
Expected:04/2016
07/2016
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)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/05/2015
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
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:
Mika Ag FLPMA Private Road
Special Use Permit
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 01/09/2015
01/2015
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize landowner use of existing driveways accessing private land on Uncompahgre Plateau.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13526
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 22, 23, 25, 27
& 36, T.50N, R. 16 W., and Sec. 1, T. 52 N., R 16 W., NMPM. Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
North Uncompahgre Trail
Development
- Recreation 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
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
N/A
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:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SLED DOG
RECREATION EVENT-5 YEARS
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections
19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 02/02/2015
02/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: CONTINUATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT THAT UTILIZES LESS THAN 5 CONTIGUOUS ACRES FOR
PURPOSE OF WINTER DOG SLED RACE EVENT
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46167
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S, R96W, Section 7,
12,13. Grand Mesa National Forest.
Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management
Project
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Cindi Range
970-242-8211
crange@fs.fed.us
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
2015 Taylor Park Silvicultural
CE
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
Alvarez Easement
Project Contact
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.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
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:
Barr Water Development SUP
Reissuance
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E,
NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/14/2015
01/2015
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a SUP for an existing water line approx 76' long
Location:
Barret
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Sec 33,
T12S, R86W, 6th PM. Adjacent to the Gothic Townsite on the north side.
- 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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
CBMR Mountain Bike Trail
Additions
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2014
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
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.
Location:
Cranor, Hillerton Ranch,
Special Use Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within
CBMR permit boundary. T13S, R86W, section 25.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 12/18/2014
01/2015
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a SUP authorizing an existing spring development and approx 756' of existing water line
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - S 1/2 Sec 31, T14S,
R81W, 6th PM. Approx 1/2 mi east of NFSR 765 and approx 3 miles north of Tincup.
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@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.
Location:
Duplicate Record-Delete
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
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.
- Watershed management
Cancelled
EA
N/A
N/A
Ben Stratton
970-642-4406
bstratton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed restoration efforts involve the decommissioning of non-designated travel routes through the
riparian zone of Coal Creek adjacent to Ohio Pass road near Kebler Pass with cleanup, scarification of soils,
seeding, planting and matting.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Coal
Creek.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Floresta Snowplowing
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
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
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue SUP authorizing snowplowing from Kebler Pass Rd, CR12, to Floresta on Ohio Pass Rd, NFSR 730, approx
3,000'. Plowing to be done on shoulder seasons when Kebler Pass Rd is plowed by the County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44810
Location:
Funks Floodwater Ditch
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Sec 10, T14S,
R87W, 6th PM. Approx 7 miles east of Crested Butte, CO off of County Road 12.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue an authorization for an existing irrigation ditch approx 1,100' long
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.
Matthew Vasquez
Implementation of the 2010
06/2015
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2015
Gunnison Basin Federal Lands
970-642-4401
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
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
*NEW LISTING*
work on decommissioned routes, and conduct hydrological upgrades and road improvements consistent with the
2010 travel Management decision.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Lake Irwin Campground
Improvement Project
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Ray Rossman
970-642-4435
rrossman@fs.fed.us
Description: The Gunnison Ranger District seeks to rehabilitate and reconstruct the Lake Irwin recreation area through funding
from the Forest Service Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently this is not a top priority on the CIP
schedule.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34637
Location:
Milk Creek Trail Project
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Lake Irwin Recreation Area is located approximately 7.5 miles from Crested Butte at Lake Irwin.
- 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
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to authorize use of an existing road for access to private land
Location:
Mt. Emmons Groundwater and
Associated Data Investigation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
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.
- Minerals and Geology
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2015
EA
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Various locations in
Gunnison County, CO. Mt Emmons Vicinity.
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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
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Murdie Homeowners
Association Spring
Development and Waterline
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue a SUP authorizing an existing spring development and approx 4,900' of existing waterline
Location:
Partch Water Development
Special Use Permit Reissuance
Completed
Actual: 12/18/2014
01/2015
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 22, 23, 26, T14S,
R82W, 6th PM. Approx 2 1/2 mil east of Taylor Park Reservoir.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 12/18/2014
01/2015
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a SUP authorizing approx 4,946' of existing waterline and spring developments
Location:
Porter Special Use Permit
Reissuance
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 1, 6, 7, T15S,
R85W, 6th PM. Red Mountain, between SH135 and CR730, approx 7 mi south of Crested Butte.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
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 05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of pipeline approximately 1,300 feet in
length.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
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)
Reissue Brush Creek SUP for a
livestock area
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 02/20/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a SUP for a livestock area in the Brush Creek drainage, approx 26 acres
Location:
Spring Creek Reservoir Flume
And/Or Gauging Station
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Sec 32, T13S,
R85W, 6th PM; E 1/2 Sec 5, T14S, R85W, 6th PM. Approx 5 mi northeast of Crested Butte, CO in the Brush Creek
drainage.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of flume and/or gauging station downstream from the dam.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38628
Location:
Town of Crested Butte Special
Use Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 6, T14S, R83W,
6th PM. Spring Creek Reservoir.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte
Permit
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
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:10/2015
CE
11/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm 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)
Watson Forest Road SUP
Renewal
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 12/18/2014
Project Contact
01/2015
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a Forest Road SUP to authorize approx 4,752' of existing road to access private land
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE 1/4, Sec 24, T51N,
R4E, NMPM; NW 1/4, Sec 18, T51N, R5E, NMPM. Approx 6 miles north of Pitkin adn off of NFSR 765.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Gray Head Communications
Site Permit Reissuance
- Special use management
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 03/19/2015
05/2015
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue the Special Use Permit for the existing Gray Head Communications Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45822
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gray
Head Peak.
Hillside of Telluride HOA Permit - Special use management
Renewal
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/15/2014
CE
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
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.
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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)
Matterhorn and Trout Lake
Nordic Parking Projects
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 01/30/2015
Project Contact
07/2015
CE
Katherine Peckham
970-327-4261
kpeckham@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to construct a new 30-space Nordic parking area at the Matterhorn-Priest Lake Ski Trailhead and to
expand parking at the Trout Lake Ski Trailhead
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45792
Location:
Priest Lake Improvement
Project
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
1.Matterhorn-Priest Lake Nordic Parking Project Area is located 15 miles S of Telluride, CO at the US FS
Matterhorn Wrk Cntr. 2.Trout Lake Nordic Parking Expansion Project is 18 miles S of Telluride.
- 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
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/10/2014
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2014
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
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
N/A
Project Contact
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:
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2014
Expected:04/2015
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:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T. 42N, R. 9W, Section
3. See project area map.
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Town of Telluride Water
Storage and Treatment
Facilities
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Town of Telluride is requesting the NFS to reissue a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of
a water storage and treatment facilities, water and sewer lines, and an access road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45319
Location:
Trout Lake Domestic Water
System
Completed
Actual: 02/05/2015
05/2015
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Sections 30 and 31, T.
43N., R . 8W. and Sections 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36, T. 43N., R. 9W., N.M.P.M. See map.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/26/2014
CE
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of
Trout Lake Subdivision.
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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)
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:06/2015
Project Contact
07/2015
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:08/2015
09/2015
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:
Duplicate Record Delete
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek
area, southwest of Ouray.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Upgrade existing 115KV transmission line from Montrose-Nucla-Cahone to 230KV line. More information on BLM
website: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/district_offices/southwest/TriState230kVRebuild.html
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44041
Location:
FLPMA Road
Easements/Permits
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Line crosses BLM & FS Land on Uncompahgre Plateau, GMUG NF & Dolores Ranger
District, San Juan NF.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W.
Montrose County.
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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)
Governor Basin Ore Removal
- Minerals and Geology
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2015
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove low grade ore from Governor Basin and haul on Governor Basin Road to Revenue Mill. Reclaim site.
Removal of ore will reduce heavy metal loading in tributary to Sneffels CK.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46630
Location:
High Mesa Trail
Planning Status
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T43N, R8W, Sec 20, NMPM.
Governor Basin.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:09/2015
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:08/2015
09/2015
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:05/2015
06/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray
County.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2014
Expected:04/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:55 pm MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of
Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
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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)
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:10/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
11/2015
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:08/2015
09/2015
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.
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:
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek Road, southwest of
Ouray.
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In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
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Implementation
Project Contact
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Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Jessica Lopez Pearce
907-789-6273
jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us
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
- Minerals and Geology
EA
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Rulemaking for Colorado
Roadless Coal Exception
EIS
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:10/2015
12/2015
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.
Kenneth Tu
05/2016
- Regulations, Directives,
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2016
970-295-6623
Orders
Est. NOI in Federal Register
CRR_Comments@fs.fe
- Land management planning
04/2015
d.us
- Minerals and Geology
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
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/23/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2015
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:
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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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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
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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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