Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015
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
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.
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
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 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2014
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Adams. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Routt National Forest.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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
Misty Hays
03/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
307-358-7102
- Grazing management
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
mahays@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
03/21/2014
(other than forest products)
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
- Fuels management
Register 01/2015
- 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:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District)
Battle Mountain Prescribed
Burn
CE
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.
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Klayton Rogge
06/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
307-358-7119
- Grazing management
Scoping Start 05/19/2008
krogge@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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
Project Contact
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District)
Planning Status
Decision
- 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:
On Hold
Melanie Fullman
307-326-2500
mfullman@fs.fed.us
N/A
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Juancorena Water
Transmission Line &
Springbox Special Use Permit
Sierra Madre Sheep
Expected
Implementation
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
Brad Weatherd
307-326-5258
bweatherd@fs.fed.us
N/A
N/A
EA
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:
West Side Snowy Range Travel
Managment Environmental
Analysis
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.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/12/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
07/2015
Expected:06/2015
Brian Waugh
307-326-2525
bwaugh@fs.fed.us
Description: Analysis of road and trail needs and development of loop ORV/motorcycle routes on the west side of the snowy
range.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40299
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
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
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Ballard Petroleum Holdings,
LLC ¿ Applications for Permit
to Drill (APDs)
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: Ballard proposes to conduct surface use operations associated with accessing, drilling, testing, and completing two
horizontal oil wells located on National Forest System (NFS) lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41574
Location:
Ballard Petroleum RUP for
NFSR910C
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2014
CE
01/2015
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
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.
Thomas Whitford
11/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 10/28/2014
307-358-7100
- Vegetation management
twhitford@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The treatment units total 913 acres of Forest Service and private land within the Forest boundary. Improve the
condition of aspen and associated meadow communities. Improve habitat for wildlife species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43680
Location:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
Expected:01/2015
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:
Bates Creek Aspen Restoration
Project
01/2015
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:01/2015
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Natrona. LEGAL - T30N
R78W, Sections 13 and 24; T30N R77W, Sections 18 and 19. Far west side of the Laramie Peak unit on the
Douglas Ranger District.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Berenergy Corp. Road
Reconstruction
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Description: SUP DGL56 includes allowing Berenergy Corp. to use approx. 0.6 miles of National Forest System (NFS) Road
935, within an eighteen foot right-of-way, for year round access to their existing oil and gas lease operations in
the Manning Oil Field.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41956
Location:
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - N ½
NW ¼ of Section 27, T39N, R73W. Approximately, 4 miles NE of county roads 31 and 34 junction.
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Black Hills Plateau Production,
Natural Gas Pipeline
Construction
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: BHPP is proposing to construct and install approximately 3,700 feet of pipeline adjacent to an existing access road
from the Murphy B-11 oil well to an existing KN gas gathering pipeline to capture and use natural gas vented at
the well site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45025
Location:
Charger Resources, LLC Special Use Permit.
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Section
11 of Township 41 North, Range 67 West
. Section 11 of Township 41 North, Range 67 West, Weston County, WY
.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
CE
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
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.
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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 Porcupine Creek
3D Seismic
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
Completed
Actual: 09/24/2014
10/2014
CE
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Description: Devon Energy has submitted a Notice of Intent to the Douglas Ranger District (DRD) to conduct oil and gas
geophysical exploration operations on the Thunder Basin National Grassland (TBNG).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44127
Location:
Greater Sage-grouse
Conservation Measures Thunder Basin NG Plan
Amendment
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T.4244N., R.71-72W. Approximately, 3-10 miles south to southwest of the town of Wright.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/24/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
Misty Hays
307-358-7102
mahays@fs.fed.us
Description: The Thunder Basin NG is a cooperating agency in the development of a programmatic EIS to incorporate greater
sage-grouse conservation measures into land management plans through plan amendment, including the TBNG
plan. The WY BLM is the lead agency.
Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Planning/amendments/sage-grouse.html
Location:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell,
Converse, Crook, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thunder Basin National Grassland.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Harris Park Land Exchange
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Land ownership management
Completed
Actual: 11/25/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
CE
Hillary Shirley
307-455-4160
hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us
Description: Federal to private approximately 240 acres, private to federal approximately 320 acres (formerly part of the
Combined Bear Creek Land Exchange).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10666
Location:
Inyan Kara Assembled Land
Exchange
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to
Fed T26N, R72W, Section 26; Harris Park-Fed to Pvt T26N, R72W, portions of Section 12; T27N, R72W portions
of Section 3. Laramie Peak Unit.
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:05/2015
10/2015
EA
Hillary Shirley
307-455-4160
hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us
Description: This land exchange is being handled by the Inyan Kara Grazing Association on behalf of 13 land owners in Weston
County WY. The LEX consists of some 16,600 acres.
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
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Hillary Shirley
307-455-4160
hillarykshirley@fs.fed.us
Description: 2,720 acres of Non-Federal to Federal and 2,400 of Federal to Non-Federal. Optional acres of Federal to NonFederal taking into account issues with DM&E easements 1,360 acres. Map is attached. .
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37470
Location:
01/01/2015 05:54 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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
LaBonte Canyon Connector
Trails
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
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:
Northeast Laramie Range Fuel
Reduction Project
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/06/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
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:
Parsons Creek Land Exchange
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.
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
EA
N/A
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T2829N R74-75W. Warbonnet Peak Area in the Laramie Mountains.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
RT Communications Permit
Amendment to add BNSF Line.
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/18/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
Cordie Lyon
307-358-4690
clyon@fs.fed.us
Description: The USFS has identified a need to authorize RT Communications to occupy NFS land for the construction and
maintenance of an additional 1,250 feet of phone line to the BNSF building for year round services. RT will be
tapping into their existing line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44435
Location:
Rhoades Land Exchange
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T48N,
R66W sec. 4 NE1/4. Approximately, 8 miles Northwest up Highway 16 from the town of Upton.
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Hillary Shirley
307-455-4160
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
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
Cordie Lyon
307-358-4690
clyon@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:
01/01/2015 05:54 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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
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:12/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2014
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.
Location:
Thunder Basin National
Grassland Prairie Dog
Amendment
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL T39N, R73W Section 27 NE1/4NW1/4. East of Jenney Trail.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
09/13/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2015
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Thomas Whitford
307-358-4690
twhitford@fs.fed.us
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)
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
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/31/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
Actual: 11/22/2011
09/30/2011
07/14/2011
06/01/2011
12/17/2010
11/2014
Misty Hays
307-358-4690
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. East of Wright, WY.
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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
Cordie Lyon
307-358-4690
clyon@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 for the construction and maintenance of an
additional 361 feet of natural gas line to the Mush Creek Pumping Station tapping into an existing line along Hwy
450.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44693
Location:
Wyoming Pipeline CompanyButte Junction Crude Oil
Pipeline Replacement
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
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.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/20/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 02/2015
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
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
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
EA
*NEW LISTING*
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
Expected:06/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
Coulton Floyd II Timber &
Fuels Management Analysis
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
Mark Cahur
06/2015
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 10/02/2014
970-870-2214
- Vegetation management
mcahur@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Commercially & non-commercially manage timber stands to establish regeneration, growth, & vigor to
beetle killed stands expediting the establishment of the next forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42510
Location:
Freeman Reservoir Special Use
Permit
Planning Status
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N R84W
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32 and T9N R85W Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36 and
T10N R84W Sections 29, 30, 31, and T10N R85W Section 36. The AA is located on the HPBE RD of the MBRTB
in Routt County, Colorado approximately 20 miles north of the town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
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
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2015
Mountain Road and Other Minor
970-870-2142
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Changes
kfoster@fs.fed.us
Description:
CE
Change in travel management on NFSR 110 (Black Mountain Road) to allow OHV use where currently prohibited.
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Moffat, Routt. LEGAL - T9N,
T10N, R88W, R89W. Black Mountain Road & Area.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
HPBE Trail Reroutes &
Relocations
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2012
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
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:
Miners Claim Fuel Reduction
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).
- 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:
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.
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
Rangeland Management in the
Whiskey Creek Analysis Area
(formerly the Dudley Analysis
Area).
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Grazing management
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/24/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2015
Erik Taylor
970-870-2154
estaylor@fs.fed.us
Description: Environmental Analysis of livestock grazing on three sheep/cattle allotments, one cattle allotment and two horse
pastures in Routt County.
Steamboat Front
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:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/27/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
06/2016
Sam Duerksen
970-638-4516
sduerksen@fs.fed.us
Description: WUI fuels and habitat improvement project. May include mastication, prescribed burning of shrub and aspen
vegetation,and removal and treatment of beetle-killed pine. The project will occur in close proximity to the
Steamboat Springs city limits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30090
Location:
Winter Non-Motorized Trail
Development
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.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
CE
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
Wyoming Trail-CDNST Trail
Reroutes
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
EA
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.
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Sara Alberts
12/2014
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 11/17/2014
928-354-2216
(other than forest products)
salberts@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: Hazard tree clearing and/or removal along Carbon Power & Light's overhead powerline from approximately
Snowy Range Ski Area to just west of Brooklyn Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40222
Location:
Laramie Precommercial
Thinning Analysis 2013
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.
Location:
Carbon Power and Light
Powerline Clearing along
Highway 130
Project Contact
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 16 N, R 78 W, Sections
17-20; T 16 N, R 79 W, Sections 13-14, 6th principal meridian. Laramie Ranger District, Snowy Range Mountains
along Hwy 130.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/12/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Timothy Douville
307-745-2341
trdouville@fs.fed.us
Description: The Laramie Ranger District is reviewing potential thinning needs outside of Lynx analysis units. No road
building/reconstruction will be necessary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40875
Location:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 14,13,12 R 77, 78, 79,
80. Laramie Ranger District Snowy Range area.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Muddy Creek and Lake Creek
Watershed Restoration Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Simeon Caskey
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
307-745-2313
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
stcaskey@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
07/27/2014
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Watershed management
Notice 01/2015
- 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:
Snowy Range Ski Area 2014
Projects
Planning Status
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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
Erica Dickerman
406-837-7538
edickerman@fs.fed.us
Description: The Snowy Range Ski Area would like to (1) expand its secondary parking lot area (2)increase the length and
width of the Pioneer tubing hill and (3) complete building upgrades such as new coverings, improved egress, and
adding wood boilers.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44971
Location:
Tie City Multi-use Trail
Development
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowy
Range Ski and Recreation Area, located in the Snowy Range Mountains approximately 35 miles west of Laramie,
WY.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 10/01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: Small expansion and reassignment of the existing winter trail system, to multiple use, located at Tie City.
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
12/2014
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14N, R72W, Sections
24,19,25,30. Tie City trail system.
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Blackhall TSI
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
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
Project Contact
N/A
Jason Brey
970-723-2700
jbrey@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:
Parks Platte River Ditch Bill
Easements: Batch #1
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. T.
11&12N., R. 81-85W.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/26/2008
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
CE
Patricia Hesch
307-745-2430
phesch@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
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T.8N., R82W., sec 4, 5 & 9.
Parks Ranger District.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Slack Weiss Analysis Area
Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Jason Brey
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2015
05/2016
970-723-2700
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 03/2015
jbrey@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: This project proposes to manage for multiple resource concerns on NFS lands. All resources are identifying
potential proposed actions for their resource area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41482
Location:
Willow Creek Analysis Project
Planning Status
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 4&5N., R. 80&81W. The
project area is located approximately 25 miles south of the town of Walden, Jackson County, Colorado.
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/03/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2016
Expected:03/2016
10/2016
Jason Brey
970-723-2700
jbrey@fs.fed.us
Description: Several timber sale units from the Green Ridge EIS are scheduled for mutual cancelation and this project is
intended to analyze a portion of these areas for potential reauthorization to offer.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41481
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Coal Creek Reclamation
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)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. T. 3N., R. 86W., Sections 5, 8, 9, &
15.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Gore Creek Restoration
EIS
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Jamie Krezelok
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 10/06/2014
11/2014
970-870-2256
(other than forest products)
jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The Yampa Ranger District is proposing a variety of actions in the Gore Pass area to improve watershed health
and reduce potential erosion issues.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38944
Location:
Haley Reservoir Aerator ReIssue
Planning Status
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R82W, Sec. 136; T1N, R83W, Sec. 1-36; T2N, R82W, Sec. 1-36; T2N, R84W, Sec. 22-24; T3N, R82W, Sec. 31-36, T2N,
R83W, Sec. 1, 10-14, 22-36. Gore Pass Area.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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:
Krauss Spring Development
Reissue
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2014
CE
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is to authorize this use for the existing spring development, with no changes to the structures
proposed, and the only changes are administrative with the renewal of the special use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44787
Location:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - 6TH PM, T.1N., R.83W., sec.
5, SW¼NW¼, NW¼SW¼,. Near the forest boundary traveling east on Colorado Highway 134.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Long Park AMP
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/24/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Project Contact
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
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:
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.
Pierce Whitney Creek Diversion - Special use management
special use permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2013
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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:
Temporary Outfitter &
Guide Permit Renewal
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located
approximately 7 miles NW of Yampa on Whitney Creek.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:01/2015
CE
02/2015
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:
01/01/2015 05:54 am MT
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL Not Applicable. Bear River, Dunckley Pass, Gore Pass.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Town of Yampa Water Pipeline
Installation.
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
03/2015
CE
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@fs.fed.us
Description: Install buried pipeline along North boundary of Yampa Ranger District Administrative Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44792
Location:
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - 6PM, 2N, 85 W, sec. 10. 3rd
Street and Roselawn, Yampa CO.
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:02/2015
03/2015
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2014
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial
status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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