Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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)
Greater Sage-grouse
Management Direction
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/24/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
Expected:12/2014
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:
Western Area Power
Administration Right-of-Way
Maintenance and
Reauthorization Project
UNIT - Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton, Fremont, Laramie. Bridger-Teton NF, Medicine Bow NF, Thunder Basin National
Grassland.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/27/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2014
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
Christopher Wehrli
435-896-1053
clwehrli@fs.fed.us
Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado,
Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low
growth vegetation.
Location:
UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger
District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East
Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District,
Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District.
STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson,
Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
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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)
Black Hills National Forest and
Thunder Basin National
Grasslands Power 230 Kv Line
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/27/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
Edward Fischer
605-673-9207
efischer@fs.fed.us
Description: TECKLA-OSAGE-LANGE 230Kv Transmission line
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30774
Location:
UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District, 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)
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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
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
*NEW LISTING*
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.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
CE
Project Contact
Misty Hays
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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 10/2014
- 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 NF & Thunder
Basin NG: Special Use Permit
for NRCS SNOTEL and Snow
Course sites
Expected
Implementation
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/25/2014
09/2014
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize the Natural Resource Conservation Service to operate and maintain 17 SNOTEL sites, 10 Snow Course
sites, and 3 access routes to private property under a special use permit issued for up to 30 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45147
Location:
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District.
STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon, Converse, Natrona. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several
locations on the Brush Creek/Hayden, Laramie, and Douglas Ranger Districts. See Decision Memo.
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@fs.fed.us
Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS)
Special Use Permit Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renewal of a SUP for the operation and maintenance of 11 existing SNOwpack TELemetry (SNOTEL) sites and 8
snowcourse sites on the Routt NF. This project will also include the installation of 1 new site called the Elkhead
Divide SNOTEL.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37763
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
Actual: 07/01/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Parks Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Jackson, Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 20 Sites on the Routt National Forest.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District)
Battle Creek Allotment Stock
Ponds
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Grazing management
Completed
Actual: 08/18/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
Brad Weatherd
307-326-5258
bweatherd@fs.fed.us
Description: The District proposes to allow construction of two stock ponds on the Battle Creek allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45062
Location:
Battle Mountain Prescribed
Burn
CE
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Battle Creek Allotment, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
Klayton Rogge
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
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:
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 &
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District)
Sierra Madre Sheep
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Grazing management
On Hold
Brad Weatherd
307-326-5258
bweatherd@fs.fed.us
N/A
N/A
Project Contact
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)
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
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Bates Creek Aspen Restoration
Project
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Thomas Whitford
11/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:10/2014
307-358-7100
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 05/30/2014
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:
Berenergy Corp. Road
Reconstruction
Planning Status
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
Expected:09/2014
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:
Black Bear Oil Permit Renewal
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.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/27/2014
CE
09/2014
Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: Use of existing water line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44257
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL T39N, R73W SE1/4NE1/4, NW1/4SE1/4, E1/2SW1/4 sec. 3
T40N, R73W SE1/4SW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4, sec. 27
W1/2NE1/4, sec. 34. 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)
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
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 10/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
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
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
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:
Converse County Oil and Gas
EIS Project
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.
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
05/16/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 12/2015
Expected:05/2017
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Devon Energy Porcupine Creek
3D Seismic
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/28/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
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:
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.
EOG Resources RUP for access - Minerals and Geology
to BT22E and BT22W
Completed
Actual: 08/12/2014
09/2014
CE
Angela Bulla
307-358-7114
ambulla@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to issue a Road Use Permit for EOG Resources to use the existing road (0.4 mile in
length). Also, to authorize EOG Resources to construct and maintain an access road would be a 269 foot long by
40 foot wide construction ROW.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44256
Location:
Greater Sage-grouse
Conservation Measures Thunder Basin NG Plan
Amendment
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL Section 14 T42N R72W and
Section 15 T42N R72W. Approximately 12 miles south of the town of Wright, Wyoming and 3 miles west of Hwy.
59.
- 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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/10/2012
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Geri Proctor
307-358-4690
gproctor@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
Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:11/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Robin Brooks
307-358-4690 ext7117
rjbrooks@fs.fed.us
Peak Powder River ResourcesStoddard Fed 1-15 & 1-21
Wells RUP
- Road management
CE
Description: Peak Powder River Resources is proposing to use the NFSR 910.C road for approximately .41 miles. They are
proposing to rebuild the road to a crowned and ditched graveled road with an 20%u2019 driving surface with
culverts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44126
Location:
RT Communications Permit
Amendment to add BNSF Line.
Completed
Actual: 07/07/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T42N
R72W Sections 14 & 15. Approximately, 10 miles south of the town of Wright just west of Hwy. 59.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:09/2014
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:
RT Communications-Mush
Creek
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 08/27/2014
09/2014
Cordie Lyon
307-358-4690
clyon@fs.fed.us
Description: The USDA Forest Service (USFS) proposes to authorize RT Communications to occupy NFS land for the
construction and maintenance of an additional 726 feet of fiber optic phone line to the Mush Creek Pumping
Station.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43197
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T44N,
R63W, section 15 SW¼. The proposed project is within the administrative boundary of the Thunder Basin National
Grassland, Douglas Ranger District, approximately 20 miles southwest of Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Rhoades 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
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
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:
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.
Samson and Finley Road
- Road management
Reconstruction off Jenney Trail
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
10/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Expected:10/2014
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL T39N, R73W Section 27 NE1/4NW1/4. East of Jenney Trail.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Thunder Basin National
Grassland Prairie Dog
Amendment
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
09/13/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2015
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. East of Wright, WY.
Cordie Lyon
307-358-4690
clyon@fs.fed.us
Wyoming Army National Guard
Thunder Basin National
Grassland Training Operations
- Special use management
CE
Description: The USDA Forest Service (USFS) proposes to authorize Wyoming Army National Guard to occupy NFS land for
training operations on the Thunder Basin National Grassland on August 3-5, 2014 on the Lynch and Dull Center
Roads and south on the Cow Creek Rd.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45008
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
08/2014
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. On the Lynch and Dull Center roads and continue south on the Cow Creek Road.
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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
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
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:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/20/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
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)
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
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
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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
In Progress:
Expected:10/2014
970-870-2214
- Vegetation management
Objection Period Legal Notice
mcahur@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
08/03/2014
- 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 12/2014
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.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45285
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 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 Recreation Special Uses
Renewals
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/05/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
CE
Kent Foster
970-870-2142
kfoster@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal for Elk River Guest Ranch Recreaiton Special Use Permit. Activities are primarily trail rides, but also
include other outfitting and guiding activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39052
Location:
HPBE Trail Reroutes &
Relocations
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Sections 1, 2,
3, 10, 11, 12, 13 14, T9N; R85W, Sections 6, 7, of T9N: R84W. North of Seedhouse Road, NFSR 400, CR64.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2012
Expected:11/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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.
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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
11/2014
Developing Proposal
Expected:11/2014
OF NATIONAL FOREST
970-870-2174
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
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:
Rabbit Ears Winter Parking
EA
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.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Completed
Actual: 09/23/2014
11/2014
Kent Foster
970-870-2142
kfoster@fs.fed.us
Description: Improvement of winter parking along US HWY 40 on Rabbit Ears Pass providing for adequate parking
opportunities and improving safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35313
Location:
Rangeland Management in the
Whiskey Creek Analysis Area
(formerly the Dudley Analysis
Area).
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Routt. LEGAL - T5N,
R82-84W. Rabbit Ears Pass along US HWY 40.
- 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 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
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.
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
Steamboat Front
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/27/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
Steamboat Ski Area Springs
Project
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
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/17/2014
10/2014
CE
Erica Dickerman
406-837-7538
edickerman@fs.fed.us
Description: Two existing springs will be upgraded to increase flow within existing water rights.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45007
Location:
Steamboat Ski Area Summer
Activities
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N R84W
Sections 23, 24, 25, 26. Steamboat Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 06/13/2014
07/2014
Erica Dickerman
406-837-7538
edickerman@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop summer activities near Thunderhead which includes a disc golf course and slight variations to the current
trail system near Thunderhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41546
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Sec 23, 25,
26, T 6N, R 84W. Steamboat Ski Area.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
Steamboat Springs Running
Series Permit Renewal
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/05/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
Erica Dickerman
406-837-7538
edickerman@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewing an existing permit for the Steamboat Springs Running Series to conduct running races on the National
Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44023
Location:
West Rabbit Ears Wetland
Restoration
CE
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N R82W
& R83W, T6N R83W & 84W. Areas on National Forest near Long Lake, Steamboat Ski Area, and Rabbit
Ears Pass.
Marti Aitken
08/2014
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 07/14/2014
970-723-2722
(other than forest products)
maitken@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: A portion of abandoned roadbed from the old US Highway 40 is impairing wetland function and quality at the
headwaters to a Walton Creek Tributary. The Forest Service is proposing to remove fill from the abandoned
roadbed and restore the wetland.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42541
Location:
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N., R83W.,
Sections 20 & 21. Project area is most easily accessed via US HWY 40 approximately 0.5 miles northeast the
West Summit Trailhead.
Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us
Western Area Power
Administration Communication
Use Building Replacement
- Special use management
CE
Description: Proposal to replace existing communication building at the Buffalo Pass Communication Site with a new building
and issue a new authorization for 30 years to replace the existing Memorandum of Understanding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43722
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
Actual: 07/14/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Routt County, 6th PM, T7N, R83W, Sec 35.
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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
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
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:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Barber Lake Put and Take
Fishery Rehabilitation
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.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Cancelled
CE
N/A
N/A
Mary Sanderson
307-745-2422
msanderson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes to rehabilitate the Barber Lake fishery by cleaning and repairing the ditch and outlet to
Barber Lake and rehabilitating the lake bed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43404
Location:
Carbon Power and Light
Powerline Clearing along
Highway 130
EA
Sara Alberts
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
928-354-2216
(other than forest products)
Objection Period Legal Notice
salberts@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
09/23/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Barber
Lake, Snowy Range Mountains.
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Communication Site Leases at
Crow Creek and Hill 8821
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: Replaced with project #44516: Laramie Ranger District Communication Site Permits at Hill 8821 and Crow Creek
Hill, which completed 5 communication permits during 4th quarter 2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43408
Location:
Foxpark, Boswell, and Sheep
Mountain Allotment
Management Plan
EA
Corey Ertl
10/2014
- Grazing management
Completed
Actual: 09/12/2014
307 358-7126
- Vegetation management
certl@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing and issuance of new allotment management plans for the Foxpark and
Boswell livestock grazing allotments and the Sheep Mountain wildlife area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35466
Location:
High West Energy pole
replacement
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Crow Creek: T 15N, R 72
W, Sections 27 and 34; Hill 8821: T 15N, R72W, Section 10. The Crow Creek and Hill 8821 Communication Sites
are located in the northwest corner of the Pole Mountain unit on the Laramie Ranger District.
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T12-15N., R77-79W.
Foxpark, Boswell & Sheep Mountain Management Plan.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/01/2014
09/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: High West Energy requests to take out 14 power poles and replace them with 16 new power poles along the 1-80
corridor on the Pole Mountain unit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44346
Location:
Laramie Precommercial
Thinning Analysis 2013
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 14 N., R.
71 W., sec. 30.
- 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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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
Medicine Bow Rail Trail
Extension
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Cancelled
CE
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Mary Sanderson
307-745-2363
msanderson@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate the last two (2) miles of the Rail Trail from Dry Park (NFSR 517) to Albany. This portion of trail goes
through State, BLM, and private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31258
Location:
Muddy Creek and Lake Creek
Watershed Restoration Project
EA
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:
Pole Mountain Unauthorized
Route Restoration
CE
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.
Katharine Haynes
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 08/28/2014
09/2014
307-745-2419
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
katharinemhaynes@fs.f
- Vegetation management
ed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Route restoration will consist of soil de-compaction, drainage structure improvement, erosion control, seeding,
mulching, and hand-tool work. Access to all routes will be obstructed using fencing, tree falling, posts, and
boulders.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45095
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 517 at Dry Park, west to Forest
Service parking lot on the west side of Albany, WY.
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24,
T14N, R 71W, 6th PM. A network of user routes east of the 700 road in Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24, T14N, R 71W,
6th PM.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Snowy Range Lodge Resort
Permit
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/24/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-745-2317
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Jamie Egolf and David Egolf a new authorization to operate the Snowy Range Lodge as a resort
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38799
Location:
Snowy Range Ski Area 2014
Projects
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16 N. R78W., sec 29.
Laramie Ranger District.
- 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:
T-Trail Snowmobile Re-route
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
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Mary Sanderson
307-745-2363
msanderson@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate a winter use snowmobile trail off of the State Highway 230 Right-of-Way between WyCOLO and Wold.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29368
Location:
Wolf Energy Mineral
Exploration
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 544.AB west of Wold, south to
NFSR 501 west of WyCOLO.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
CE
Actual: 09/03/2014
10/2014
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: Mineral exploration would involve 1-3 drill sites in the Upper North Crow prospect area. Drill holes would be 5-6
inches in diameter and would be plugged following use. Staging, drilling, and clean-up would occur between Sept
1 and Nov 30 2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44569
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T15N, R71W, Sections
27,34,35. Pole Mountain unit, adjacent to FR 701.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Wyoming State Forestry
Division Fox Park 40 Salvage
Right-of-Way
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Laramie Ranger District proposes to issue a Right-of-Way permit to the Wyoming State Forestry Division to
allow construction of a temporary road to access State forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44638
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Blackhall TSI
CE
Completed
Actual: 09/03/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T13N
R78W, Section 16; accessed from National Forest System Road 517.
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
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:
Jack Park Trail Re-route
CE
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. T.
11&12N., R. 81-85W.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 08/08/2014
09/2014
Jon Myers
970-723-8204
jcmyers@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would re-route approximately 0.3 miles of the Jack Creek single-track motorized trail from a wet
meadow to a drier location upslope.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44381
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Motorized
trail 1186 at Jack Park.
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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:05/2015
Project Contact
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:
Slack Weiss Analysis Area
Project
EA
Jason Brey
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
970-723-2700
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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 - T. 4&5N., R. 80&81W. The
project area is located approximately 25 miles south of the town of Walden, Jackson County, Colorado.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Willow Creek Analysis Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/03/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
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:
Willow Creek Culvert
Replacements
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.
- Watershed management
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 06/26/2014
08/2014
CE
Rick Henderson
970-870-2219
rhenderson01@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The proposed action is to replace culverts that are currently undersized, not functioning properly, or aquatic
passage barriers. Each culvert location has been assessed, surveyed, and a design package developed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44295
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Coal Creek Reclamation
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T5N, R79W, Sec 25 &
T4N, R79W, Sec 2. From Walden, Colorado, take HWY 125 south approximately 30 miles. Turn west on NFSR
106. The three culverts are located on NFSR 106 at mile points (MP) 7.2, 7.5, and 9.5.
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. T. 3N., R. 86W., Sections 5, 8, 9, &
15.
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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
In Progress:
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
970-870-2256
(other than forest products)
Objection Period Legal Notice
jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
07/13/2014
- 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:10/2014
11/2014
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:11/2014
12/2014
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:
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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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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 09/2014
Project Contact
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
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:10/2014
11/2014
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:10/2014
11/2014
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 09/2014
Expected:11/2014
CE
11/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:46 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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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 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
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:11/2014
12/2014
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 09/2014
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
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.
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