Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
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 02/2014
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
Christopher Wehrli
435-896-1053
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)
2014 Pro-Cycle Challenge
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2014
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Neal Weierbach
719-553-1510
nweierbach@fs.fed.us
Description: 2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US
Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43962
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia
Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak
Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Eagle, El Paso,
Gunnison, Park, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 2014 route is on the White River, Gunnison, Pike, San
Isabel and Arapahoe 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:
Tri-State Montrose-NuclaCahone Transmission
Improvement Project
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.
- Special use management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/05/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2015
Expected:10/2015
04/2016
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association has proposed upgrades to existing Montrose-Nucla-Cahone
transmission line and 3 substations crossing private, state and federal lands.
Web Link: http://blm.gov/dvld
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/22/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
01/2015
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.
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 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:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.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. 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 07/2014
Expected:02/2015
05/2015
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:
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).
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Anderson Pit Development Plan - Minerals and Geology
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Cancelled
N/A
CE
N/A
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Refresh NEPA and Pit Development Plan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27153
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Anderson T12S R96W
section 3 & 10. Anderson Land End area.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Blanche Park Reservoir Dam
Rehabilitation
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2012
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530
Location:
Collbran Development, Inc.,
Sewer Line Special Use Permit
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 11 S., R.
94 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 12 miles northeast of Cedaredge, CO. near Park Reservoir.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
On Hold
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:
Collbran Valley Gas Gathering,
LLC, Special Use Permit
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.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/27/2014
06/2014
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of special use permit to Collbran Valley Gas Gathering, LLC, for approximately 1600 feet of existing
natural gas pipeline on the Collbran Job Corp Center
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43509
Location:
Decommissing of Grand Mesa
Facilities
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
CE
N/A
N/A
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of developed facilities at the Wild Rose Picnic ground and Crag Crest campground on the Grand Mesa.
Convert to trailheads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17017
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Kannah Creek Area & Eggleston
Lake Area.
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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
Decommissioning of Hell's Hole - Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2013
CE
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: Decommissioning of Hell's Hole a user created ATV route. We would propose to use a small trail dozer to create
effective cross drainage, restore eroded gullies, and obscure the route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44199
Location:
Dominguez Canyon WS Project
CE
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T.13S. R.93W. Sec 34
& 35. On the Grand Mesa NF adjacent to the privately owned Patterson Reservoirs to the east. A gate from
the private to the forest is south of the beginning of the trail.
N/A
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Facility management
Description: Multi faceted project including Cold Spgs. Ranger Station, facilities work, 22 miles trail work.
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31210
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. North Uncompahgre NF,
Dominguez watershed.
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/25/2013
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Grand Mesa Travel Plan
Environmental Analysis
EA
Hightower Pad 20-11 Well Pad
and Access Road Special Use
Permit
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Loren Paulson
12/2003
- Land management planning
Completed
Actual: 04/05/2005
970-242-8211- X4112
- Recreation management
02/01/2005
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
- Road management
12/19/2003
Description: Motor vehicle and downed game retrieval restrictions for the Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33455
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Mesa. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado.
Linda Bledsoe
07/2014
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 05/30/2014
970-263-5802
- Land ownership management
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: Issuance of a special use permit for a term no longer than 5 years for the existing Hightower 20-11 Well Pad and
access road while Axia Energy, the new operator, develops its oil and gas exploration program for the area.
Location:
Hunter Reservoir Enlargement
Planning Status
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sec. 20, T. 9 S., R. 92
W., 6th P.M. Hightower area of the Grand Mesa National Forest, approximately 14 miles east of Collbran,
Colorado.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2005
Expected:10/2014
08/2015
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
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)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2014
CE
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Craig Warren
970-242-8211
cdwarren@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove hazardous fuels (live & dead) adjacent to the Mesa Point Communications facilities.
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 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)
Mika Ag FLPMA Private Road
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2012
Expected:08/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
Project Contact
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:
Military Prk Development Plan
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.
- Minerals and Geology
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Refresh NEPA and Pit Development Plan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32180
Location:
North Uncompahgre Trail
Development
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S R96W Section 36.
Grand Mesa National Forest/ Military Park Trickle Park area.
- 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:
North Uncompahgre Trail Links
and Construction
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.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
EA
N/A
N/A
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Selected system trails offer limited public access and unsustainable construction across the Northern Unco pahgre
NF. Project improves public access and builds sustainable trails beyond scope and decisions of the 2002
Uncompahgre Travel Plan.
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Various locations on North
Uncompahgre National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
OXY USA INC Communication
Site Authorization Reissuance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/19/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of an authorization to OXY USA INC for an existing repeater on the Mud Hill Communication Site
Location:
Pine Mountain Fence
Project Contact
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sec. 29, T. 8 S., R. 92
W., 6th P.M. Section 29, T. 8 S., R. 92 W., 6th P.M.
- Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2012
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
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:
Pole Hill Re-route on Long
Canyon Trail #621
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections
19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
CE
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route of 0.3 miles of trail due to steep unsustainable section. A new route will be constructed approximately 0.5
miles with sustainable grades and with adequate drainage the old route will be decommissioned.
Location:
Powderhorn Mountain Bike
Trails
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T49NR107W. On the
Uncompahgre NF, the southern trailhead of Long Canyon #621 is on FSR 411 Campbell Point Road. The section
of trail to be re-routed is approximately 0.2 miles north of the trailhead.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 05/19/2014
06/2014
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Powderhorn Mountain Resort has proposed a 15 mile mountain bike trail system to be constructed within their
permit area located on the Grand Mesa National Forest. Construction would occur in 3 phases with phase 1
involving approx. 5 miles of trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40767
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 11S, R96W, Sections
29, 30, 31 & 32. The project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest within the
Powderhorn Ski Resort permit boundary.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Powderhorn Resort Ski Trail
Connection
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:05/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Clearing of trees within a 0.7 acre corridor to provide a connection between the Upper Red Eye and Upper Sweet
Misery ski runs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44248
Location:
Re-Route of Young's Ditch
Trail #508
Project Contact
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.11S., R.96W., Sec 30.
Grand Mesa National Forest within the permit boundary of Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/20/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
CE
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route of Young's Ditch Trail #508- from the ditch bank to a new location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43209
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11SR93W. The
southern trailhead will be N of Kenney Creek resevoir off FSR 260. The new route will run NW of Young's Lake on
FSR 279. The old route will be gated for the ditch owners to administer their ditch.
Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management
Project
On Hold
N/A
EA
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:
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)
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
Gunnison 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)
Alvarez Easement
- Special use management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Reissue a SUP for an existing water line approx 76' long
Location:
Barret
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
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
Construction
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/27/2014
06/2014
Tambi Gustafson
970-642-4417
tkgustafson@fs.fed.us
Description: A beginner mountain bike trail in the Smith Hill Area, a down hill trail in the Uley's Cabin Area, and an extension of
Pyscho Rocks Trail would be constructed with the use of a rubber tracked machine and hand construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42195
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Within CBMR permit
boundary. Within CBMR permit Boundary.
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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)
Cochetopa Hills Vegetation
Management Project
EA
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Art Haines
06/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 05/12/2014
970-641-0471
- Forest products
ahaines@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: This project will provide forest management at a landscape scale in the Cochetopa Hills portion of the Gunnison
Ranger District to meet various Forest Plan objectives.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31646
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T44N, R2,3&4 E; T45N,
R2,3,4E; T46N, R2,3,4E; T47N, R2,3,4E; NMPM. The Cochetopa Hills portion of the Gunnison Ranger District
(Highway 114 corridor).
Colorado Dream Ranch Forest
Road Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue a SUP to authorize access to private land on an existing road, approx 2,076' long
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec 16, SE 1/4
Sec 17, T14S, R82W, 6th PM. 1/4 mile west of Taylor Park Reservoir.
Colorado Dream Ranch Private
Road Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue a private road SUP to access private land on an existing road, approx 693' long
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Cranor, Hillerton Ranch,
Special Use Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW 1/4, Sec 16, T14S,
R82W, 6th PM. 1/2 mile west of Taylor Park Reservoir.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
Expected:09/2014
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.
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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)
Crested Butte Ranger Station
Administrative Site Sale
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
John Almy
970-874-6644
jmalmy@fs.fed.us
Description: The GMUG NF is proposing to put up the Crested Butte Administrative Site for competitive sale in 2014. The .359
acre property was purchased by warranty deed in 1937. The 125 x 125 foot property consists of five lots within the
Town of Crested Butte.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43864
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 14 S., R. 86 W., 6th
P.M. Sec. 3. The 125 foot x 125 foot property consists of five lots within the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado.
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.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Deadman Trail Bridge
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
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.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2013
Expected:07/2014
09/2014
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: Install/construct 52'x4' trail bridge with a set of engineered abutments with concrete bearings over Cement Creek
on the Deadman Gulch Trail NFST #420
Location:
Floresta Snowplowing
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
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.
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S R84W Section 8.
Project is east, southeast of Crested Butte CO in the Cement Creek drainage. The proposed bridge crosses
Cement Creek.
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.
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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)
Funks Floodwater Ditch
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
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.
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Lacy Spring Development and
Waterline Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue a SUP authorizing an existing spring development and approx 100' of existing water line
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Lake Irwin Campground
Improvement Project
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 SW 1/4, T14S,
R85W, 6th PM. Approx 2 1/2 miles southeast of Crested Butte on NFSR 738.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
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:
Lower Cement 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
Completed
CE
Actual: 05/12/2014
06/2014
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: Extend the existing Lower Cement Creek Trail NFST #636 approximately .7 miles parallel to the very busy NFSR
740.
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cement
Creek drainage parallel to Cement Creek Road NFSR 740 (R 85w, T 14s, Section 24).
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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)
Meridian and Snodgrass
Rangeland Analysis
- Grazing management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
07/2015
EA
Mark Hatcher
970-642-4410
mchatcher@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will analyze whether to graze or not graze the Snodgrass and Meridian Allotments. If grazing is
selected how that grazing will be carried out. The proposed alternative includes placing the Snodgrass Allotment
into the Gothic Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30751
Location:
Milk Creek Trail Project
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 13S., R. 86W., Secs.
14,15,23. The allotments are located immediately adjacent and west of the town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/25/2013
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
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:
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.
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Partch Water Development
Special Use Permit Reissuance
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Reissue a SUP authorizing approx 4,946' of existing waterline and spring developments
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
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.
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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)
Reissuance of expiring Special
Use Permits
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2012
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Road access to private lands District wide
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30535
Location:
Reissue Brush Creek SUP for a
livestock area
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - District Wide. District
Wide.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Reissue a SUP for a livestock area in the Brush Creek drainage, approx 26 acres
Location:
Replacement of Spring Creek
Pass public toilet on National
Forest System lands
CE
Spring Creek Reservoir Flume
And/Or Gauging Station
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:06/2014
- Watershed management
Scoping Start 05/08/2014
- Facility management
Description: Replace existing vault toilet at Spring Creek Pass Day Use Area
06/2014
Ray Rossman
970-642-4435
rrossman@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42517
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE1/4 Section 35,
T.43N., R.3W., NMPM. Spring Creek Pass on SH149.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 6, T14S, R83W,
6th PM. Spring Creek Reservoir.
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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)
Thomas Roach No 2 Ditch
Repair
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Repair approx 900' of existing authorized irrigation ditch on the Alpine Plateau
Location:
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte
Permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec 3, T45N,
R4W, NMPM. East side of Alpine Plateau and approx 1 mi west of SH149.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2013
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
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:
Ute Trail Ranch Waterline
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21,
29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Sec 3, T45N,
R4W, NMPM. East side of Alpine Plateau and 1/2 mi west of SH149.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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)
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a SUP authorizing an existing waterline approx 674' long
Location:
Watson Forest Road SUP
Renewal
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
Norwood 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)
Blixt Road Reciprocal ROW
project.
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/20/2013
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reciprocal right-of-way project on the Blixt Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41326
Location:
Carr and Waddle Ditch
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.42N.,
R.9W., Sec. 36 ..... N.M.P.M., T.42N., R.8W., Sec. 30. Blixt Road (NEST 508.1A) located northeast of the town of
Ophir. Blixt Road leaves the Ophir Pass Road.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use Permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35269
Location:
Freudenberg Special Use
Permit
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.43N.,
R.9W., Sec. 18, 19, and 30. This ditch diverts water out of the East Fork of Deep Creek.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/03/2014
05/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: To bury approx. 2000 linear feet of 3 inch plastic pipe to supply irrigation water to private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43433
Location:
Naturita Fuels Management
Project
CE
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 44 N., R.
13 W., Sec. 28: NW1/4NE1/4,NE1/4NW1/4. South of the town of Norwood in the Naturita Division of the
Uncompahgre National Forest. Project located off of Thunder Road.
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:06/2014
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
- Fuels management
Description: This is a wildland urban Interface Fire Hazard reduction.
08/2014
Corey Robinson
970-327-4261
cdrobinson@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34879
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, San Miguel. LEGAL - T43 and
44N and R13 and 14W. Southwest of Norwood, CO.
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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)
Pickens Forest Road Easement
- Special use management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2013
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Road Easement to access private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41310
Location:
Priest Lake Improvement
Project
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.46N.,
R.11W., Sections 22, 23, & 27, Montrose County, Colorado. Forest Road Easement issued off of the Hanks Valley
Road.
- 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:
Special Order - Telluride
Camping
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.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Katherine Peckham
970-327-4261
kpeckham@fs.fed.us
Description: The Special Order for camping restrictions in the Telluride area to be extended for another three years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42124
Location:
Swamp Canyon Road Permit
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T43N, R9W. See
attached Exhibits - A through G.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/31/2012
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
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.
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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)
TSG Ski & Golf Fen Monitoring
Sites
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/30/2014
Expected:07/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a special use permit for the continued monitoring of fen sites within the Telluride Ski Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44538
Location:
Telluride Regional Airport
Embankment Fill Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 42 N., R.
9 W., Sec. 15 and 15. Prospect Basin within the Telluride Ski Area.
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 04/30/2014
05/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: To re-contour and reseed approximately 1.50 acres of National Forest System lands that was utilized in past
construction activities. This will prevent the ponding that is now occurring and is attacting birds and wildlife which is
a threat to aircraft
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43437
Location:
Wales Private Road Easement
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 43 N., R.
10 W., Sec. 36. National Forest System lands south of the Telluride Regional Airport.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/18/2014
05/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue private road easement on an existing road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38513
Location:
Williams Private Road
Easement
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.43N.,
R.13W., Sec. 23: S1/2SE1/4. Private road off of the Lone Cone Road, (County Road 44Z).
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/24/2013
Expected:06/2014
CE
07/2014
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a private road easement on an existing road to access private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43520
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 44 N., R.
13 W., Sections 20 and 21. Existing road off of Thunder Road, in the Naturita Division.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Bureau of Reclamation Weather - Special use management
Station permit re-issuance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
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:
Canyon Creek Avalanche
Control
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
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use Permit for one year to Silver Star Mining Operations LLC for avalanche control along Canyon
Creek Road, NFSR 853 up to the Revenue Mine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40665
Location:
City of Ouray Domestic Water
Supply Permit
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Canyon Creek Road southwest of
Ouray.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:12/2014
02/2015
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for spring development, pipelines, two water tanks, treatment building.
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. Canyon Creek area, southwest of Ouray.
- 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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W.
Montrose County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Hettinger Road Easement
Transfer
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/26/2013
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2014
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Transfer existing Road Easement along Dave Wood Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42904
Location:
High Mesa Trail
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, NE1/4, NE1/4,
Section 33, NMPM. T47N, R10W, NE1/4 NE1/4, Sec 33, NMPM.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
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:08/2014
09/2014
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:09/2014
10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray
County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Ouray Perimeter Trail Extension - Recreation management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
Amanda Walker
270-924-2059
amandawalker@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Extending the Ouray Perimeter Trail.
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray
Perimeter Trail.
Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
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:10/2014
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:
Silver Jack inactive mine
closure and trail rehabilitation.
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.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
CE
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Physical safety mitigation on mining related features adjacent to Silver Jack lode claim and related trail
reconstruction along East Fork Trail # 228 in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Work to be completed in 2013 and
2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40653
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale. Uncompahgre Wilderness,
East Fork Cimarron.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts
Act (STA)
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Project Contact
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Convey to City of Ouray mineral fractions at Sky Rocket Creek and adjacent to city property near the City
Hotsprings Pool.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40674
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of
Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
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:12/2014
12/2014
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:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W,
NMPM. Oak Creek Road.
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:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
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)
Tri-State Montrose to Cahone
230KV Upgrade
- Special use management
EA
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/05/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2015
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
11/2015
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:
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.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Anthracite Creek Trail Bridge
(previously Kebler Wagon Trail
Project)
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Install/construct 50'x6' trail bridge over Ruby-Anthracite Creek on the Paonia Ranger District extending NFST
#606 to the west towards Horseranch Park
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43902
Location:
Black Mesa Project
EA
Actual: 04/24/2014
09/2014
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S R87W Section 4.
West of Kebler Pass, north of Gunnison County Road 12, Ruth-Anthracite Creek.
Kevin Kyle
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Cancelled
N/A
970-263-5829
- Forest products
khkyle@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Proposed treatments would regenerate certain aspen stands which are in decline or affected by Sudden Aspen
Decline (SAD)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39921
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
Completed
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The project is located off Crystal Creek Road (J82/ FSR 713) on FSR 716 in the Black Mesa area on the Paonia
Ranger District.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Lone Cabin Reservoir Dam
Rehabilitation Project
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/04/2014
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route.
Location:
Oil Well Recreation Route
Designation
Project Contact
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Sec. 13, T. 14 S., R. 91 W.,
6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. 6 miles east of Paonia, CO.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Albert Borkowski
702-515-5411
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting travel management.
Location:
Paonia District Restoration
Project 2014
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 22 Miles north of Paonia, CO.
Delta County.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 06/16/2014
08/2014
CE
Dennis Garrison
970-527-4131 x4259
dgarrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Restoration of site conditions on 6 closed nonsystem routes including recontouring, ripping, seeding, and water
bars or similar; removal of two nonfunctioning culverts on a system trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44153
Location:
Sheep Mountain Recreation
Route Designation
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - See project file,
multiple locations across district. Various sites on the Paonia Ranger District. Contact Dennis Garrison for list of
sites.
- Land management planning
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Nancy Schwieger
970-527-4131
nschwieger@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location:
07/01/2014 02:35 am MT
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 16 Miles North of Paonia, CO.
Delta County.
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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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