Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest 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) 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT Page 1 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 2015 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Race Special Use Authorization - Recreation management - Special use management CE *NEW LISTING* In Progress: Scoping Start 02/26/2015 This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Expected:07/2015 07/2015 Hillary Santana 970-945-3202 hsantana@fs.fed.us Description: Classic Bicycle Racing LLC makes temporary use of NFS lands during 4 of the total 7 stages on four National Forests within Colorado for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards, and filming. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47210 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Grand, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Aug 18th: Steamboat Springs Arapahoe Basin Aug 19th: Copper Mountain ski area - Aspen Aug 20th: Aspen - Breckenridge Aug 22nd: Loveland - Fort Collins. Black Hills National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grasslands Power 230 Kv Line - Special use management EIS Description: TECKLA-OSAGE-LANGE 230Kv Transmission line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30774 Location: Completed Actual: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015 Edward Fischer 605-673-9207 efischer@fs.fed.us UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Pennington, Weston, Campbell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the Black Hills NF, running approximately from the SD/WY border to Pactola substation to Lange substation NW of Rapid City, SD. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT 06/2015 Page 2 of 28 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) Invasive Plant Management EIS for the Medicine Bow - Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG EIS - Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants R2 - Rocky Mountain Region In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/29/2015 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Glen Stein 801-625-5281 gstein@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare an environmental impact statement to incorporate Greater Sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management Land Use Plans and Forest and Grassland Plans. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/final_eiss/wyoming.html Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT R2 - Rocky Mountain Region UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Platte, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, Thunder Basin National Grassland. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) EIS Project Contact Misty Hays - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 307-358-7102 - Grazing management FEIS NOA in Federal Register mahays@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management 06/12/2015 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: This proposal would continue an integrated approach to treatment of noxious weeds and invasive species such as annual bromes to manage critical wildlife habitats and fuels treatments on the Medicine Bow - Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19692 Location: Greater Sage-grouse Management Direction Medicine Bow NF and Thunder Basin National Grassland Expected Implementation UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Platte, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland. Page 3 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Greater Sage-grouse Management Direction- Routt NF - Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants EIS In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/14/2013 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2015 Project Contact Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Glen Stein 801-625-5281 gstein@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/eastern.html Location: US Air Force Helicopter Training UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Parks Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Routt National Forest. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Expected:08/2015 09/2015 CE Nathan Haynes 307-828-5121 nhaynes@fs.fed.us Description: Permit reissuance to authorize specific helicopter landing zones on the Laramie Peak, Snowy Range, and Pole Mountain units for training use by the US Air Force. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46721 Location: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest District) 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon, Converse. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 4 locations in the Laramie Peak area, 13 in the Pole Mountain area, 7 in the Snowy Range. Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Page 4 of 28 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest District) Battle Mountain Prescribed Burn CE Planning Status Decision Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Melanie Fullman 09/2015 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2015 906-667-0261 x539 - Grazing management Scoping Start 05/19/2008 mfullman@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Prescribed burn to regenerate aspen in conifer-encroached aspen stands, re-introduce fire into a fire adapted ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17624 Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area includes Battle Mountain, an isolated island of Forest Service lands located on the far southwestern portion of the Sierra Madre Range. Juancorena Water Transmission Line and Springbox Special Use Permit - Special use management CE Description: Authorize springbox and water transmission line for domestic use Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43250 Location: Sierra Madre Sheep Expected Implementation On Hold N/A N/A Melanie Fullman 307-326-2500 mfullman@fs.fed.us UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T17N, R80W, Section 15. Near Overlook Retreat Subdivision on the Snowy Range. - Grazing management On Hold EA N/A N/A Brad Weatherd 307-326-5258 bweatherd@fs.fed.us Description: Allotment Management Planning for 7 sheep allotments in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Thunder Basin National Grassland Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35892 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T12N R85W, T13N R85W, T12N R86W, T13N R86W, T14N R86W, T12N R87W, T13N R87W, T14N R87W. West side of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, approximately 17 miles southwest of Encampment, WY. Page 5 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Brian Waugh 307-326-2525 bwaugh@fs.fed.us West Side Snowy Range Travel Management Environmental Analysis - Recreation management EA Description: Analysis of the motorized road and trail system on the west side of the Snowy Range. Analysis includes addition and removal of roads from the current road system and addition of ORV trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40299 Location: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Ballard Petroleum Holdings LLC Application for Permit to Drill, USFS Fed 14-22 TH and 14-23 TH wells CE 09/2016 Expected:08/2016 UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T19N, - T15N, R82W - R79W. West side of the Snowy Range. Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 04/29/2013 Expected:07/2015 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2015 James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Description: Ballard proposes to conduct surface use operations associated with accessing, drilling, testing, and completing two horizontal oil wells located on Thunder Basin National Grassland, with approx. 0.1 miles of road construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41574 Location: Ballard Petroleum Road Use Permit for NFSR910C In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/18/2015 UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 22, T42N, R72W (USFS Fed 14-22 TH), SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 23, T42N, R72W (USFS Fed 14-23 TH). Appoximately 9 miles South of Wright Wyoming just off of Hwy. 59. - Minerals and Geology Completed CE Actual: 03/26/2015 03/2015 James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Description: 3-Part Proposal: 1.Use of ca.1995ft of NFSR910C west from HWY59 2.Use and reconstruct ca.4717ft of NFSR910C to a 24ft wide road (C&D; gravel surface) within a ca.40ft construction ROW 3.Use of ca.298ft of exist O&G access road south of NFSR910 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45885 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL SWSW S14 and S2S2 S15, T42NR72W. To access the project area drive south from Wright WYO on Hwy59 for ca. 11 miles. Turn right (west) on NFSR 910C to enter the project area. Page 6 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Black Thunder Mine SUP Consolidation (DGL401) and Acreage Adjustment - Special use management CE Description: Consolidate two existing Special Use Permits (SUP), numbers DGL406201 and DGL406202, into a new SUP (DGL401). Adjust the SUP acreage from 1,064 acres to 561 acres to reflect current, active SUP areas at Black Thunder Mine. *NEW LISTING* Bonsai Tree Collection Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47157 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T4243N, R70-71W. NFS lands in parts of T42-43N, R70-71W, Campbell County, WY, at Black Thunder Mine. - Forest products Completed Actual: 05/29/2015 05/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to issue a commercial permit to Backcountry Bonsai to harvest live trees including common juniper, limber pine, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, spruce, and possibly mountain maple. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46852 Location: Charger Resources - APD for Tuit Draw Federal 11-2PH Well Misty Hays 307-358-7102 mahays@fs.fed.us UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL - T28N R71W. Medicine Bow National Forest, Laramie Peak Unit, generally within the Horseshoe Creek watershed in the vicinities of Castle Rock and Rock Mountain and Harris Park Road. - Minerals and Geology On Hold CE N/A N/A James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Description: SUPO for proposed Tuit Draw Fed 11-2PH well. The APD SUPO includes operations associated with accessing, drilling, testing, and completing a horizontal oil/gas well. Approx 886 feet of new road, 400' x 400' wellpad; total disturb 6.4ac Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45740 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T42N, R72W. Approximately 8 miles south of Wright, WYoming. Page 7 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Charger Resources Porcupine Fed 44-19TH and 44-19PH APDs - Minerals and Geology CE Description: Proposal to authorize SUPO of APDs submitted for the proposed Porcupine Fed 44-19PH and 44-19TH wells. SUPO includes operations assoc with access, drilling, testing, and completing horizontal O/G wells. 151ft of new road and one 400ft square wellpad Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46158 Location: Charger Resources, LLC Special Use Permit. On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - SESE Sec 19, T43NR71W, Campbell County. Access to the proposed undertaking is an existing PVT road (Bridle Bit Ranch) to the north of Edwards Road (Co Road 30) ca. 1.3 miles east of state hwy59. Follow the PVT road north and east 2.9 miles. - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 03/24/2015 03/2015 CE James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Description: The United States Forest Service (USFS) has a need to authorize Charger Resources, LLC (Charger) to use National Forest System (NFS) lands for operations associated with accessing, drilling and producing oil/gas from a proposed horizontal well. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44434 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL Section 26, T41N, R70W. Approximately, 12 miles east of Hwy 59 in the Hilight Bill Geographic Area. Charger Resources, LLC Power - Special use management Line Permit On Hold CE N/A N/A Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Charger Resources, LLC purchased an existing distribution per line that provide electric service to several oil well in the area. They request authorization to operate and maintain the 1970 feet of 14.4 kV power line and right of way. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45149 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T38N R73W 6th PM, Section 34 W1/2SE1/4. Approx 16.5 miles west of Bill, WYO. Page 8 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Converse County Oil and Gas EIS Project Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more - Minerals and Geology EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 05/16/2014 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2015 Expected:05/2017 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2017 Misty Hays 307-358-7102 mahays@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize development of oil and gas resources as identified by the proponent companies. The proponent companies have identified approximately 5,000 oil and natural gas wells on 1,500 well pads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44124 Location: Devon Energy Sor Kraken 3D Seismic Survey UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL Townships 32 through 40 North, Ranges 67 through 76 West, 6th Principal Meridian. North half of Converse County North of I-25. - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 02/04/2015 Expected:08/2015 09/2015 CE James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Description: NOI to conduct 3D O&G geophysical operations on TBNG across ca. 6188 acres including limited use of shotholes in inaccessible terrain. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46152 Location: Four Corners Petroleum WFCU#22 and WFCU#84 APDs UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell, Converse. LEGAL - T39-41N, R72-75W. SE corner of the project area approximately 9 miles west of Bill, WYO. - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 CE Expected:10/2015 11/2015 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to authorize the Surface Use Plan of Operations for Application for Permit to Drill (APD) for WFCU#22 and WFCU#84 re-entry wells. The earlier wells were plugged and abandoned in 2002 and 1995. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46157 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL WFCU#22: SWNE Sec 28, T46NR65W, Weston County, WY WFCU#84: NWSW Sec 30, T46NR65W, Weston County. 10 miles south and 3 miles west of Upton, WYO. Page 9 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Greater Crossbow Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more - Minerals and Geology EIS Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2015 Expected:02/2018 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 02/2018 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed oil and gas project for 1,500 oil and gas wells, on 100 well pads, drilled over the course of 10 years in southern Campbell and northern Converse Counties, with roads, utilities and pipelines for transport of materials are included. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46598 Location: Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Measures Thunder Basin NG Plan Amendment EIS Hartland Subdivision Right-ofWay UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell, Converse. LEGAL - T42N R74W through T42N R71W; T41N R74W through T41N R71W; T40N R72W through T40N R71W; and T39N R72W. Southern Campbell County, WY and northern Converse County, WY. - Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/29/2015 Misty Hays 307-358-7102 mahays@fs.fed.us Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/final_eiss/wyoming.html Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell, Converse, Crook, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thunder Basin National Grassland. - Special use management - Road management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Hartland Enterprises, LLC request for road access to a new subdivision between Osage and Upton. Proposed right-of-way would be approximately 3,900 feet in length and utilize a previously constructed roadway. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47160 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT 09/2015 Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare an environmental impact statement to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management Land Use Plans and Forest and Grassland Plans. CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:09/2015 UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T47N R64W Sec 21, 22. Upton Osage Geographic Area. Page 10 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Hiland Crude Road Use Permit NFSR 1501 Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 10/24/2014 Expected:08/2015 08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Authorize by Road Use Permit the reconstruction of 2,740 feet of National Forest System Road 1501 to a 16-foot width crowned road and install a new cattle guard. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47159 Location: Inyan Kara Assembled Land Exchange Project Contact UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T40N R73W Section 26 and 35. T40N R73W Section 26 and 35. - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 Expected:10/2016 11/2016 EA Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: This land exchange, consisting of approximately 16,600 acres, is being handled by the Inyan Kara Grazing Association on behalf of 13 land owners in Weston County, WY. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=4324 Location: Irwin Land Exchange UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Too large to describe in the restricted area. Weston County, WY. - Land ownership management Cancelled EA N/A N/A Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: This proposal has been cancelled. The Inyan Kara Assembled Land Exchange project may be planned to incorporate some of the formerly planned Irwin Land Exchange. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37470 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to Fed:T40N R69W;Part Sec27, Sec28, Half Sec29, Half Sec32, Half Sec33, Part Sec34-T41N R68W;Sec16-Fed to Pvt:T41N R69W;Part Sec27, Half Sec29, Half Sec30, Part Sec31, Sec32, Half Sec34, Half Sec. Thunder Basin National Grassland. Page 11 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Judd Water Pipeline - Special use management Expected Implementation Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2015 Expected:12/2015 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 01/2016 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Permit renewal for 10-year term for an existing, buried water pipeline and well. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47172 Location: LaBonte Canyon Connector Trails Decision Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more CE *NEW LISTING* Planning Status UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - S28 T27N R71W. S28 T27N R71W. - Recreation management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2015 Expected:10/2015 11/2015 EA Travis Rixford 307-358-4690 trixford@fs.fed.us Description: The need for the connector trail(s) is to create a means for the public to comply with Wyoming State laws when accessing the Big Bear Trail System and LaBonte Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44433 Location: National Forest System Road 909 Special Use Permit UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Section 8 T28N R73W Section 17 T28N R73W. Located inside the LaBonte Canyon Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest. - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/25/2015 06/2015 CE Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Use of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 909 for accessing private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46616 Location: North Bill Disposal Powerline - Special use management CE *NEW LISTING* Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:09/2015 09/2015 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Powerline to North Bill Disposal Facility about 5681 feet in length with and short term construction corridor of 33' and long term ROW width of 16.5' with initial disturbance of 4.29 acres and a long term ROW of 2.15 acres Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47141 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T48N R64W Section 7; T48N R65W Sections 1 and 12. Approximately 4 miles north of Upton, WY. UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL section 17, T 38 N, R 70 W . North of Bill, Wyoming. Page 12 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Northeast Laramie Range Fuel Reduction Project Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management In Progress: Scoping Start 11/06/2014 Expected:10/2015 Project Contact 10/2015 CE Clay Westbrook 307-358-4690 cwestbrook01@fs.fed.u s Description: This project proposes to burn or mechanically treat approximately 2,708 acres in the eastern half of the Laramie Peak unit. Much of the vegetation within the the project units has not experienced fire in past 50 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44347 Location: Papa's Land Trust Water Pipeline UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T28N R71W, T28N R72W, T27N R71W, T27N, R72W. Around the town of Esterbrook Wyoming. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2015 Expected:01/2016 01/2016 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: Special Use Permit renewal for a 10-year term for an existing, buried water pipeline and spring development. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47173 Location: Parsons Creek Land Exchange Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - NWSW S28 T27N R71W. NWSW S28 T27N R71W. - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A EA Misty Hays 307-358-4690 mahays@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to exchange lands in the Warbonnet Peak area of the Laramie Mtns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=3711 Location: Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) 69 kV Powerline Relocation at Black Thunder Mine EA - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:10/2015 10/2015 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: PRECorp proposal: installation of new 69kV 5-wire overhead powerline (treated wood poles, H-frame design, with raptor protection) and removal of old powerline to allow mining within the Black Thunder Mine permit area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46599 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T2829N R74-75W. Warbonnet Peak Area in the Laramie Mountains. UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - NE1/4 NW1/4, W1/2 W1/2 of Section 11 and NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 14 in T43N, R71W. Black Thunder Mine permit area. Page 13 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) 69kV Powerline for DCP Midstream LLC EA Decision Expected Implementation - Special use management Cancelled N/A Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more N/A Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Construction of new overhead 69kV powerline (5-wire; single, treated wood poles), originating from PRECorp Tekla substation and crossing 4,935 feet Federal lands, providing service for DCP Midstream to a natural gas pump station off federal land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46615 Location: Rhoades Land Exchange Planning Status UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - SNE, NWNE, NNW of Sec 3, T41N R71W. Project is corridored along Matheson Road and Basin Electric 230 Kv powerline in Campbell County, WY. - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A CE Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: 120 acres of Non-Federal to Federal and 200 acres of Federal to Non-Federal. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38039 Location: Samson Powerline UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to Fed: T. 27 N., R. 71 W; Sec. 32, S½NW¼, NE¼NW¼ Fed to Pvt:T. 26 N., R. 71W; Sec. 14 SW¼, SW¼NE¼. The land exchange examined in this feasibility analysis will consolidate federal holdings within the southernmost part of the Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. - Special use management Completed CE Actual: 03/27/2015 03/2015 Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: Install 34.5kV, 3-Phase, single, overhead power line across FS for approximately 2621.33 feet. The ruling span is approximately 230 feet so 12 poles will be installed on FS. Construction and permanent right of way width will be 30 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43504 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL T38N, R73W sec. 34. Approximately 6 miles SE of Hwy 34 and 31 junction. Page 14 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more Samson and Finley Road - Road management Reconstruction off Jenney Trail In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2014 Expected:07/2015 Project Contact 07/2015 CE Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Description: The USFS proposes to authorize Samson and Finley to upgrade 470 feet of an unnamed road off of Jenney Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45253 Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL T39N, R73W Section 27 NE1/4NW1/4. East of Jenney Trail. Michael Walker 307-358-4690 mswalker@fs.fed.us Thunder Basin National Grassland Prairie Dog Amendment - Land management planning EIS Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend the 2001 Grassland Plan to modify Categories 1 and 2 of the 2009 Prairie Dog Management Strategy based on continuing management concerns raised by the State of Wyoming. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42753 Location: Wright Area Coal Lease by Application (LBA) N/A N/A UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell, Converse, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Select areas of prairie dog habitat within the TBNG centered around Management Area 3.63. East of state highway 59 and south of state highway 450. - Minerals and Geology EIS On Hold In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/31/2011 Expected:08/2015 Actual: 11/22/2011 09/30/2011 07/14/2011 06/01/2011 12/17/2010 08/2015 Misty Hays 307-358-7102 mahays@fs.fed.us Description: This project will analyze the applications for coal leases in the Wright Area for continuing coal mining for the Jacobs Ranch, Black Thunder and North Antelope Rochelle Mines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27646 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Wright, WY. Page 15 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest than one District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more Hillary Shirley 307-358-7115 hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us Wyoming Pipeline Company Amendment-Mush Creek Pumping Station - Special use management CE Description: Proposes to authorize Wyoming Pipeline Company to occupy NFS land to construct and maintain an additional 361 feet of natural gas line to the Mush Creek Pumping Station, connect to an existing line, and renewal of 20year term Special Use Permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44693 Location: Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:01/2016 01/2016 UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T44N, R63W, section 15 SW¼. Approximately 20 miles southwest of Newcastle to the Mush Creek Pumping Station along Hwy 450. James McKay 307-358-4690 jmckay02@fs.fed.us Wyoming Pipeline CompanyButte Junction Crude Oil Pipeline Replacement - Special use management EA Description: The USFS is proposing to authorize Wyoming Pipeline Co to replace 3.2 miles of is existing crude oil pipeline. The work would require an additional 10 ft outside of the existing 20 ft ROW to complete construction activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44703 Location: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest one District) Big Red Timber Management Analysis On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T44N, R63W Sec11, SE1/4 to T44N, R63W Sec 5 NE1/4. From the Butte Junction station to the soutwest side of Beaver Creek, west of Newcastle, WY. Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than - Forest products - Fuels management EA In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2015 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2015 Expected:06/2016 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 06/2017 Mark Cahur 970-870-2214 mcahur@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to manage timber stands through various silvicultural harvest systems for forest health and other management needs. Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T11N, R85W, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36. T11N, R84W, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31. Approximately 20 NE Steamboat Springs, CO. Page 16 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest one District) Buffalo Pass Trails Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than - Recreation management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 04/19/2015 Expected:04/2016 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2016 Kent Foster 970-870-2142 kfoster@fs.fed.us Description: Develop approximately 40 miles of trails near Steamboat Springs in the Buffalo Pass area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46247 Location: Burgess Creek Culvert Replacement UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N 83W Sections 3-5, 8; T6N 84W Sections 1, 2, 11; T7N 83W Sections 27-29, 32-35; T7N 84W Sections 25-26, 35-36 . East/ northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in the Buffalo Mountain and Buffalo Pass areas. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Expected:12/2015 07/2016 CE Rick Henderson 970-870-2219 rhenderson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Replace two culverts on Burgess Creek to provide for aquatic passage and improve hydrology. This project will benefit Colorado River cutthroat trout. Location: Burgess Creek Fish Barrier UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W, Sec.2. Approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, within the Steamboat Ski area boundary. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants CE In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Expected:08/2015 10/2015 Rick Henderson 970-870-2219 rhenderson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Install a fish barrier on Barrier Creek to prevent upstream movement of non-native brook trout and potential interbreeding with a native Colorado River cutthroat trout population. Location: FY15 Steamboat Ski Area Projects UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W, Sec 23. Approximately 1 mile southwest of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, within the Steamboat Ski area boundary. - Recreation management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2015 Expected:07/2015 07/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Description: FY15 Ski Area Projects including ropes courses and infrastructure improvements. Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT Erica Dickerman 970-870-2185 edickerman@fs.fed.us UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N R84W. T6N R84W, within Ski Area Permit Boundary. Page 17 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest one District) Freeman Reservoir Special Use Permit Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than - Special use management On Hold N/A Project Contact N/A CE Janet Faller 970-870-2174 jfaller@fs.fed.us Description: Issue a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of the Freeman Dam and Reservoir to the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39366 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Moffat. LEGAL - SW1/4NW1/4 & N1/2SW1/4 Sec. 6, T. 9 N., R. 89 W., 6TH PM. Freeman Reservoir, HPBE Ranger District, Routt National Forest,. Kent Foster HPBE MVUM Changes Black 06/2015 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/12/2015 Mountain Road and Other Minor 970-870-2142 Changes kfoster@fs.fed.us Description: Change in travel management on NFSR 110 (Black Mountain Road) to allow OHV use where currently prohibited. CE Other minor changes to the HPBE MVUM map may be included in this analysis. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45285 Location: HPBE Trail Reroutes & Relocations UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Moffat, Routt. LEGAL - T9N, T10N, R88W, R89W. Black Mountain Road & Area. - Recreation management - Watershed management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2012 CE Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Kent Foster 970-870-2142 kfoster@fs.fed.us Description: Minor reroute and relocation involving segments of NFST 1188 and 1188.1a. Total distance of reroutes are less than 2000 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39051 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Section 6 T9N; Range 84W and Sections 31, 32 of T10N; Range 84 W, 6th PM. Hinman Park and Coulton Creek area north of Seedhouse Road (FSR400). Page 18 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest one District) Hot Springs Trail Reconstruction Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than - Recreation management - Watershed management Completed Actual: 06/11/2015 06/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Kent Foster 970-870-2142 kfoster@fs.fed.us Description: Reconstruct and relocate approximately 1,100 feet of the Hot Springs Trail. Adjacent to Hot Springs Creek, this portion of trail washed out in the spring of 2015. This project will assure safe passage and a more sustainable trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47218 Location: Little Snake Culvert Replacements Project Contact UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, National Forest System Trail 1169 (Hot Springs Trail) near Hot Springs Creek. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Expected:12/2015 07/2016 CE Rick Henderson 970-870-2219 rhenderson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Replace nine culverts with new structures to provide for aquatic passage and improve hydrology. This project would restore connectivity on approximately 23 miles of perennial stream. Location: Miners Claim Fuel Reduction UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T11N, R85W, Sec 4,12,26,and 27; T12N, R85W, Sec22. Approximately 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A EA Mark Cahur 970-870-2214 mcahur@fs.fed.us Description: Boundary fuel treatments along and adjacent to private in-holdings containing structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37755 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - 6th PM, 10N, R85W, Sec 7. Southeast of Columbine, CO in Routt County. Page 19 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest one District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Janet Faller RECREATION RESIDENCE USE - Special use management N/A On Hold N/A OF NATIONAL FOREST 970-870-2174 SYSTEM LANDS jfaller@fs.fed.us Description: Re-issue special use permits to continue recreation residence use, with some modifications to the operating plan CE for the Elk River Tract includes 4 lots on the Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22266 Location: Rangeland Management in the Whiskey Creek Analysis Area (formerly the Dudley Analysis Area). EA Steamboat Front UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N R84W SEC 8. Elk River Tract includes 4 lots approximately 1/4 mile south of Hinman Campground. Erik Taylor 08/2015 - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2015 970-870-2154 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/01/2015 estaylor@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Environmental Analysis of livestock grazing on three sheep/cattle allotments, one cattle allotment and two horse pastures in Routt County. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40812 Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T11N, R86 & 85W; T12N, R86W. North of Columbine on RCR 129, includes Shield Mountain, Crane Park & King Solomon Creek. - Fuels management EA In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Sam Duerksen 970-638-4516 sduerksen@fs.fed.us Description: Fuels treatments & habitat improvements. Mastication, prescribed burning of shrubs and aspen, treatment/ removal of beetle-killed pine. Project is near Steamboat Springs (WUI). A seasonal closure for big game winter range would also be implemented. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30090 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W, Sections 2,11,14,23,26,& 35; T5N, R84W, Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, & 26. Steamboat Springs city limits and surrounding valley. Page 20 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest one District) Winter Non-Motorized Trail Development Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than - Recreation management In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2015 Expected:07/2015 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2015 CE Kent Foster 970-870-2142 kfoster@fs.fed.us Description: Designate existing non-system trail routes as system trails. Snowshoe routes will be designated as trails on Rabbit Ears Pass. A snowshoe/skiier loop near Dry Lake will be designated at Buffalo Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38608 Location: Wyoming Trail-CDNST Trail Reroutes UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N R83W sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23; T7N R84W - Sections 25, 26. Rabbit Ears Pass and Dry Lake Area on Buffalo Pass. - Recreation management - Watershed management In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2015 Expected:08/2015 CE 08/2015 Kent Foster 970-870-2142 kfoster@fs.fed.us Description: Reroute sections of National Forest System Trail 1101, part of the designated Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST). This project would reduce impacts to wetlands and improve overall watershed and trail conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45946 Location: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Muddy Creek and Lake Creek Watershed Restoration Project EA Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Simeon Caskey 06/2016 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 307-745-2313 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice stcaskey@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management 07/27/2014 (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: This project will explore travel management and watershed restoration alternatives to improve wetland, stream, and watershed conditions and improve fish and wildlife habitat in the Muddy Creek and Lake Creek watersheds (along 553 and 588 roads). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43899 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trail sections near Fishhook Lake, east of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and north of State Highway 40. UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Muddy Creek road (553) and Lake Creek Road (588) and associated watersheds in the Snowy Range. Page 21 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Pole Mountain Travel Management EA Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Recreation management - Watershed management - Road management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2015 Expected:06/2016 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2016 Monique Nelson 307-745-2310 moniquelnelson@fs.fed. us Description: This project will analyze the complete road and motorized trail system on Pole Mountain. The analysis team will look at the existing road system, user-created routes, and over-snow motorized travel and recommend both additions and closures. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46718 Location: Pole Mountain Unauthorized Route Restoration CE UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of the Pole Mountain unit. Katharine Haynes - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 09/2015 307-745-2419 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 04/01/2015 katharinemhaynes@fs.f - Vegetation management ed.us (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: Unauthorized routes in the Middle Crow Creek watershed on the southeast side of Pole Mountain will be decommissioned and restored to improve watershed conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46716 Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast area of Pole Mountain. Specific locations not yet identified. Alex Grant 307-745-2424 abgrant@fs.fed.us Snowy Range Crucial Deer and Elk Winter Range Seasonal Closure Dates - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management CE Description: This project proposes to add seasonal closures to about 7.5 miles of roads and to extend seasonal road closure dates from 11/15-4/31 to 10/1-6/1 in Crucial Deer and Elk Winter Range. *NEW LISTING* Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2015 Expected:12/2015 04/2016 UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Critical Deer and Elk Winter Range Management Areas in the Eastern Snowy Range. Page 22 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Tie City Summer Trail Improvements Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Recreation management - Watershed management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:08/2015 Project Contact 09/2015 CE Simeon Caskey 307-745-2313 stcaskey@fs.fed.us Description: Specific locations within the Tie City Trail system not yet determined. Project could include trail reroutes, reconstruction, or installation of water control features. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46719 Location: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Blackhall TSI CE UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tie City Summer Trails, west side of Pole Mountain off Happy Jack Hwy. R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A N/A Adam Bromley 970-723-2719 abromley@fs.fed.us Description: The Parks Ranger District is reviewing potential thinning needs within the Blackhall TSI project area. Density control through thinning will be completed by hand tools. No mechanical equipment or road building/reconstruction will be necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39724 Location: Forest Road 792/ Michigan River Culvert Replacement UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 CE Expected:12/2015 07/2016 Rick Henderson 970-870-2219 rhenderson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Replace existing culvert with a larger culvert or a bridge to address engineering structural and safety concerns and improve aquatic passage and hydrologic conditions. Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T6N, R77W, Sec 10. Approximately 1.25 miles south of Gould, Colorado. Page 23 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Parks Platte River Ditch Bill Easements: Batch #1 Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 08/26/2008 Expected:07/2015 Project Contact 07/2015 CE Janet Faller 970-870-2174 jfaller@fs.fed.us Description: Issue FPLMA easements for irrigation ditches meeting Colorado Ditch Bill criteria located in the Platte River drainage on Parks District. Batch #1 includes 5 water facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24401 Location: Pittington Mining Claim Exploration UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Irrigation ditches are located on Parks District within the Platte River drainage. Contact project contact for information on locations of individual facilities. - Minerals and Geology On Hold CE N/A N/A Janet Faller 970-870-2174 jfaller@fs.fed.us Description: Expose mineral vein on the Ram Claim, work would include using a D6 dozer to trench a 120 X 130 feet it to expose the mineral vein on the Ram Claim (CMC276636) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36137 Location: Slack Weiss Analysis Area Project EA Adam Bromley 07/2016 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 970-723-2719 - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice abromley@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management 03/26/2015 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The primary purpose of this project is to improve forest health, reduce threats to public safety, and provide forest products while minimizing environmental effects in the project area. A variety of silvicultural treatments are proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41482 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T.8N., R82W., sec 4, 5 & 9. Parks Ranger District. UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T4N 80W Sections 1-18; T4N 81W Sections 1-3, 11-14; T5N 79W Sections 19, 29-32;T5N 80W Sections 1-4, 9-36; and T5N 81W Sections 13, 23-27, 34-36 . The project area is located in Jackson County approximately 25 miles south of the town of Walden, Colorado. Page 24 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) West Carter Allotment Water - Grazing management Development Repair/ Relocation - Special use management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2015 Expected:09/2015 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2016 Mike Alpe 970-723-8204 ext 2752 malpe@fs.fed.us Description: Improve and authorize continued use of an existing water development. Old water tanks would be removed, and a fence would be built around the water development. Water pipeline would be extended to a new tank outside the creek drainage. Location: Willow Creek Analysis Project UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Township 4N, Range 81W, Section 14. Approximately 20 miles north of Kremmling, Colorado, and north of Carter Mountain. - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2015 10/2015 EA Adam Bromley 970-723-2719 abromley@fs.fed.us Description: Reoffer timber sales and implement silvicultural and hazardous fuels treatments in areas affected by the mountain pine beetle. Approximately 14.0 miles of non-system roads would be decommissioned to improve watershed conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41481 Location: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest 10 Year Outfitter Guide permit re- issuance J.C. Trujillo UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 4-6N., R. 77-80W. The project area is located approximately 22 miles south of the town of Walden, Jackson County, Colorado. Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Recreation management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 05/15/2015 Expected:07/2015 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 08/2015 John Anarella 970-638-4516 janarella@fs.fed.us Description: Re-issues 10 year permit. No changes to previous activities. CE Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T2N, R87W. Page 25 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Coal Creek Reclamation Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants EA In Progress: Scoping Start 12/04/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2015 Expected:12/2015 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 04/2016 Rick Henderson 970-870-2219 rhenderson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Use the piscicide rotenone to remove all non-native trout from the upper four miles of Coal Creek. Native Colorado River cutthroat trout will then be reintroduced. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37903 Location: Forest Road 100/ Franz Creek Tributary Culvert Replacement UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. T. 3N., R. 86W., Sections 5, 8, 9, & 15. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2015 Expected:12/2015 07/2016 CE Rick Henderson 970-870-2219 rhenderson01@fs.fed.u s Description: Replace a culvert on Forest Road 100 and a tributary of Frantz Creek to provide for aquatic passage and improve hydrology. Location: Haley Reservoir Aerator ReIssue UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T4N, R82W Sec 19. Approximately 8 miles south of Rabbit Ears Pass. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2014 Expected:07/2015 08/2015 CE Keesha Clay 970-870-2237 kmclay@fs.fed.us Description: Re-Issue the Special Use Permit for the aerator on Haley Reservoir Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37071 Location: Long Park AMP UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 87 West, Section 4. Project is located approximately 13 west of Yampa, CO near the Bunker Basin area. - Grazing management Completed Actual: 04/30/2015 EA 07/2015 Douglas Myhre 970-638-4516 dmyhre@fs.fed.us Description: Grazing Management, revision update for allotment management plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41420 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 83 West, Sections 17-21 and 28-34. Southeast of Yampa, CO approximately 15 miles. Page 26 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Pierce Whitney Creek Diversion - Special use management special use permit In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2013 Project Contact Expected:07/2015 08/2015 CE Keesha Clay 970-638-4169 kmclay@fs.fed.us Description: Use of the existing Last Chance Ditch to divert additional water from Whitney Creek to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42598 Location: Rock Creek State Wildlife Road Use UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located approximately 7 miles NW of Yampa on Whitney Creek. - Special use management - Road management In Progress: Scoping Start 12/04/2014 Expected:08/2015 09/2015 CE Douglas Myhre 970-638-4516 dmyhre@fs.fed.us Description: This authorization will cover the commercial use of NFSR 206 and 225 for the transportation of livestock to and from a loading chute facility located on the Rock Creek SWA. In addition a backup lane and turn around will be maintained/constructed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46604 Location: Temporary Outfitter & Guide Permit Renewal UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - 6TH PM, T. 1N., R. 83W., Sec.13. Project area is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Yampa, CO on Forest Service Road 206 & 225. - Recreation management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 03/12/2014 Expected:08/2015 09/2015 CE John Anarella 970-638-4516 janarella@fs.fed.us Description: Renewal of 1 temporary outfitter guide permit. No changes to previous activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43281 Location: Temporary Outfitter Guide Permit Issuance UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL Not Applicable. Outfitter & Guide permit will located throughout the Yampa Ranger District. - Recreation management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2015 Expected:07/2015 CE 08/2015 John Anarella 970-638-4161 janarella@fs.fed.us Description: New temporary outfitter guide fishing permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44077 Location: 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL Not Applicable. Bear River, Dunckley Pass, Gore Pass. Page 27 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Keesha Cary 970-638-4169 keeshamcary@fs.fed.us Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District Yamcolo Reservoir Permit Reissue - Special use management CE Description: Renew Special Use permit for operation and maintenance of Yamcolo Reservoir for up to 30 Year Term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44791 Location: Vaughn Lake Aerator Re-Issue Expected:07/2015 08/2015 UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - 6 PM, T1N, R 86 W, Sec. 16, 17 and 20. 17 miles southwest of Yampa on Forest Road 900. - Special use management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2015 In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2014 Expected:07/2015 08/2015 Keesha Cary 970-638-4169 keeshamcary@fs.fed.us Description: Re-Issue the Special Use Permit for the aerator on Vaughn Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37073 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range 88 West, Section 22. Project is located approximately 30 miles west of Yampa, CO on Rio Blanco County Road 8. 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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 07/01/2015 04:30 am MT Page 28 of 28 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest