Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
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)
07/01/2014 02:36 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 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
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 07/2014
Expected:10/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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 08/2014
- 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:
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)
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2013
Expected:07/2014
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
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Renewal of Forest Supervisor's
Orders for Protection of
Resources
EA
Steve McCone
- Regulations, Directives,
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
970-870-2277
Orders
smccone@fs.fed.us
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Special use management
Description: Periodic renewal of Forest Supervisor's orders related to occupancy and use and travel management on the Routt
National Forest.
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District)
Battle Mountain Prescribed
Burn
CE
CE
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Mick Hood
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
307-326-2500
- Grazing management
Scoping Start 05/19/2008
mhood@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
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.
- Land management planning
Completed
Actual: 04/09/2014
06/2014
Melanie Fullman
307-326-2500
mfullman@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of permit for use and maintenance of a domistic water supply spring development and underground water
transmission pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43249
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Parks Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Routt
National Forest including Hahns Peak/Bears Ears, Yampa and Parks Ranger Districts and portions of the Arapaho
National Forest administered by the Parks and Yampa Ranger Districts.
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Cherokee Trail Water
Transmission Line &
Spring Box Special Use Permit
Renewal
Project Contact
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T18N, R82W,
Section 10. Twelve miles northeast of Saratoga, WY.
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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
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
06/2015
Expected:05/2015
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)
07/01/2014 02:36 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:
Bates Creek Aspen Restoration
Project
CE
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.
Thomas Whitford
08/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
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:
Baytex Stoddard Road Use
Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
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
- Road management
Completed
CE
Actual: 01/28/2014
03/2014
Robin Brooks
307-358-4690 ext7117
rjbrooks@fs.fed.us
Description: Baytex Energy is proposing to use and improve an existing 2 track NFSR for approximately 0.70 miles from the
intersection with Weston County Road ¿ Cheyenne County Road (#54) to the north in the Section 35 T 42N, R
64W on the TBNG.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40770
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Section
35, T 42N, R 64W. Approximately 3 miles east of the intersections of county road #54 and county road #5.
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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:08/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2014
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
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Minerals and Geology
Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
06/2014
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:06/2014
Description: Use of existing water line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44257
Location:
Charger Resources, LLC Special Use Permit.
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2014
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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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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/28/2014
Expected:08/2014
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:
EOG Bolt Re-Route
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.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
CE
Actual: 05/30/2014
06/2014
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Description: EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) has submitted a Sundry Notice of Intent requesting the BLM and USFS authorize a
proposed alternate road access re-route to the Bolt #15-33H well and to abandon and reclaim the existing
unauthorized road on NFS land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42533
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T42N
R72W Sec. 33. Approximately 12 miles south of the town of Wright, Wyoming and 3 miles west of Hwy. 59.
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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
EOG Resources RUP for access - Minerals and Geology
to BT22E and BT22W
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:07/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
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.
Clay Westbrook
N/A
- Forest products
Cancelled
N/A
307-358-4690
- Vegetation management
cwestbrook01@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
s
- Fuels management
Description: This project would include treating the Project Area to reduce fire hazard and encourage stand health. An
Adaptive Management Option would be created. Treatments would be selected by using the appropriate design
criteria.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31175
Location:
Greater Sage-grouse
Conservation Measures Thunder Basin NG Plan
Amendment
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:
East Laramie Range Fuels
Adaptive Management Option
Project Contact
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL
- T 24 N, R 70-71 W; T 25 N, R 70-71 W; T 26 N, R 70-72 W; T 27 N, R 70-72 W; T 28 N, R 70-72 W. Eastern
portion of the North Laramie Range.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/24/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
Expected:09/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Land ownership management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/10/2012
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2014
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:
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.
Danielle Chi
Incorporating Greater Sage06/2014
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2014
grouse Conservation Measures - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
801-625-5667
Est. Notice of Adjustment
into Land Management Plans
dkchi@fs.fed.us
12/2011
(Wyoming)
Description: The Forest Service will be a cooperating agency with the BLM (lead agency) in preparing programmatic EISs to
EIS
incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into land management plans, including the Thunder
Basin NG plan, through plan amendment
Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/sagegrouse/eastern.html
Location:
Inyan Kara Assembled Land
Exchange
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell,
Converse, Crook, Niobrara. UNIT - Thunder Basin NG portion of the Medicine Bow-Routt NF; WY; multiple
counties involved.
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
EA
Expected:05/2015
10/2015
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Too
large to describe in the restricted area. Weston County, WY.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Irwin 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
EA
Geri Proctor
307-358-4690
gproctor@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. .
Location:
LaBonte Canyon Connector
Trails
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.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
EA
*NEW LISTING*
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 07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
Misty Hays
307-358-7102
mahays@fs.fed.us
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Parsons Creek 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
EA
Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to exchange lands in the Warbonnet Peak area of the Laramie Mtns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=3711
Location:
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T2829N R74-75W. Warbonnet Peak Area in the Laramie Mountains.
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
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
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
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2013
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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)
RT Communications Permit
Amendment to add BNSF Line.
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:07/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@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
Project Contact
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
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: 120 acres of Non-Federal to Federal and 200 acres of Federal to Non-Federal.
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:07/2014
07/2014
Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: Install 34.5kV, 3-Phase, single, overhead power line across FS for approximately 2621.33 feet. The ruling span is
approximately 230 feet so 12 poles will be installed on FS. Construction and permanent right of way width will be
30 feet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43504
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 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)
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 11/2014
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
03/2015
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:
Vast Oil, Inc.-Permit Name
Change
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.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/17/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Vast Oil, Inc. has the need to access existing roads on USFS to access Wildhorse Federal well 2-18 and
Wildhorse Federal well 31-19. A change in the company name of the existing permit will be used to access these
areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44436
Location:
Wright Area Coal Lease by
Application (LBA)
Angela Bulla
307-358-7114
ambulla@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL Sections 2, 11, 13, 14, 18, 24 T54N R69W. 7 miles east of Hwy. 59 in the Spring Creek Unit of the Thunder Basin
National Grassland.
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/31/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
Actual: 11/22/2011
09/30/2011
07/14/2011
06/01/2011
12/17/2010
10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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
Geri Proctor
307-358-7116
gproctor@fs.fed.us
Wyoming Pipeline Company
Amendment to DGL433601Mush 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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
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.
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Wyoming Pipeline CompanyButte Junction Crude Oil
Pipeline Replacement
- Special use management
EA
Description: The USFS is proposing to authorize Wyoming Pipeline Co to replace 3.2 miles of is existing crude oil pipeline. The
work would require an additional 10 ft outside of the existing 20 ft ROW to complete construction activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44703
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
one District)
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
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
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us
Carmony Exploration, LLC
Natural Gas Gathering Line
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Construct operate and maintain a 1,100 foot natural gas gathering line from a well on the APW private in-holding
across National Forest System Lands. The line will be constructed in and/or adjacent to the existing road
easement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42545
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
Completed
Actual: 04/04/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T10N, R89W,
6PM Sections 1&2,. Bears Ears area, north of the Elkhead Mountains.
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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
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us
Colorado Department of
Transportation Maintenance
Facility Permit Reissue
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissue of CDOT Maintenance Facility authorization for 5 years and authorize rehabilitation of site around existing
buildings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43723
Location:
Coulton Floyd II Timber &
Fuels Management Analysis
EA
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Grand County, 6th PM, T5N, R82W, Sec. 18.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/12/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
06/2015
Mark Cahur
970-870-2214
mcahur@fs.fed.us
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
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
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,.
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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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2012
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
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:07/2014
08/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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
09/2014
Developing Proposal
Expected:09/2014
OF NATIONAL FOREST
970-870-2174
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
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
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/04/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
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.
07/01/2014 02:36 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)
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
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us
State of Colorado
Communication Use Building
Replacement
- Special use management
CE
Description: Proposal to replace an existing communication building built in 1954, located on south Walton Peak and part of the
Walton Peak Communication Site. The old building will be removed along with two propane tanks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43721
Location:
Steamboat Front
Completed
Actual: 04/23/2014
06/2014
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Routt County, South Walton Peak, 6th PM T5N, R83W, Section 34.
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/27/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:09/2014
06/2015
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 Summer
Activities
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2013
CE
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
Erica Dickerman
406-837-7538
edickerman@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop summer activities near the Thunderhead Lodge which includes a disc golf cour and/or Challenge Course
(also referred to as a ropes course). Slight variations to the current trail system near Thunderhead may occur.
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/21/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
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.
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
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
970-723-2722
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 08/12/2013
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
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
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2014
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.
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
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
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Barber
Lake, Snowy Range Mountains.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/11/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
Sara Alberts
928-354-2216
salberts@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
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
Cheyenne Track Club
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: 04/22/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: The Cheyenne Track Club would like to renew their recreation event permit for a five year term to conduct foot
races. The races include 5k, half-marathon, marathon, and double marathon that will take place annually on the
Sunday before Memorial Day.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43896
Location:
Communication Site Leases at
Crow Creek and Hill 8821
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Variable,
Local landmarks: Summit rest area, Old Highway 30 and Vedauwoo Road.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal would issue new, 20-year leases and permits to existing permit holders on the Crow Creek
(Versatel, Western Area Power, Mauna Towers) and Hill 8821 (Source Gas, Southern Start Ctrl Gas, Internal
Revenue Service) Communication Sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43408
Location:
Foxpark, Boswell, and Sheep
Mountain Allotment
Management Plan
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.
- Grazing management
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/28/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
Aaron Swallow
307-745-2340
aswallow02@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T12-15N., R77-79W.
Foxpark, Boswell & Sheep Mountain Management Plan.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
High Plains Archery
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/22/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: The High Plains Archery 3-D Tournament would like to renew their recreation event permit for a five year term.
The tournament takes place during the third weekend in July and has been authorized on the Medicine Bow NF
since 1992.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43895
Location:
High West Energy pole
replacement
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pole
Mountain/Vedauwoo, NFSR 708 and Highway 210.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/24/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 14 N., R.
71 W., sec. 30.
Timothy Douville
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
307-745-2341
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 02/12/2014
trdouville@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The District proposes to masticate 60 acres of dead lodgepole pine and replant with native coniferous seedlings
following mastication.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42973
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
09/2014
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:
Illinois Creek Fire ReVegetation Project
Expected:08/2014
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T13N R 78W Sections 7
and 18; T 13N R 79W Section 13. The project is approximately 3 miles west of Foxpark, WY at the junction of
Forest Service roads 512 and 504.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Laramie Bicycling Network
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/22/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: The Laramie Bicycling Network would like to renew their recreation event permit for a five year term for their sixrace mountain bike series at Tie City. Races will take place on Tuesday evenings in the summer. There will be
about 110 participants.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43894
Location:
Laramie Orienteering Club
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various
established and maintained mountain biking trails on Pole Mountain.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/22/2014
05/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: The Laramie Range Orienteering Club would like to renew their recreation event permit for a five year term for a
series of running orienteering races from July 28 %u2013 August 14 on Pole Mountain with one race per day.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38869
Location:
Laramie Precommercial
Thinning Analysis 2013
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Variable,
Pole Mountain/Vedauwoo.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/12/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
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:
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 14,13,12 R 77, 78, 79,
80. Laramie Ranger District Snowy Range area.
Patricia Hesch
970-887-4136
phesch@fs.fed.us
Laramie Ranger District
Communication Site Permits at
Hill 8821 and Crow Creek Hill
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue new leases and extend existing leases for several permittees at the Hill 8821
and Crow Creek Hill communication sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44516
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/19/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pole
Mountain communication sites at Hill 8821 and Crow Creek Hill.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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
Laramie Ranger District
Summer 2014 Recreation
Permits
- Recreation management
- Special use management
CE
Description: The District is scoping to approve 3 outfitter/guide permits for Offgrid Outdoors moose hunting, Colorado Mountain
School rock climbing, and Laramie Valley Chapel activities, and a recreation event permit for High Plains Harriers.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44518
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Medicine Bow Nordic
Association
Completed
Actual: 06/10/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Offgrid
Outdoors: all of the Medicine Bow NF; Colorado Mountain School: Vedauwoo; Laramie Valley Chapel: Mirror Lake,
Lake Marie, Vedauwoo, Lewis Lake TH, Libby Flats; High Plains Harriers: Tie City.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/10/2014
07/2014
CE
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
Description: The Medicine Bow Nordic Association would like to renew their permit for a 5-year term to conduct about 2
weekend races and 6 evening races per winter season and to provide instruction for classic and skate skiing on
groomed trails at Tie City.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43898
Location:
Medicine Bow Rail Trail
Extension
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - 6th principal meridian, T 15
N, R 71 W, secs. 23, 24, 25, and 26. Pole Mountain: All classes and races are accessed through the Tie City
parking lot and trailhead.
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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.
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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
*NEW LISTING*
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Monique Nelson
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
307-745-2310
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2014
moniquelnelson@fs.fed.
- Vegetation management
us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: This project will explore travel management and watershed restoration alternatives to improve wetland, stream,
and watershed conditions and improve fish and wildlife habitat in the Muddy Creek and Lake Creek watersheds
(along 553 and 588 roads).
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.
Daron Reynolds
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 04/21/2014
05/2014
307-745-2358
- Vegetation management
dsreynolds@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: This is a multi-phase project that would prescribe burn or mechanically treat approximately 8,600 acres on the
Pole Mountain unit over 7-10 years. Proposed activities would improve habitat and reduce fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41662
Location:
Snowy Range Lodge Resort
Permit
Decision
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Pole Mountain Vegetation
Project
Planning Status
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14N R71W Sections 1-3,
10-15, 22-30; T15N R71W Sections 1-24, 25-27, 34-36; T15N R72W Sections 1-2, 11-14. Pole Mountain unit.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2012
CE
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16 N. R78W., sec 29.
Laramie Ranger District.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
T-Trail Snowmobile Re-route
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
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:
Union Telephone Company
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 544.AB west of Wold, south to
NFSR 501 west of WyCOLO.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Patricia Hesch
307-745-2430
phesch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a communication site lease for an existing cell tower and equipment building
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42400
Location:
Wolf Energy Mineral
Exploration
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T15N., R72W., sec 34.
Crow Creek Hill Communication Site.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/15/2014
Expected:07/2014
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
Wyoming State Forestry
Division Fox Park 40 Salvage
Right-of-Way
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T15N, R71W, Sections
27,34,35. Pole Mountain unit, adjacent to FR 701.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Monique Nelson
307-745-2310
moniquelnelson@fs.fed.
us
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T13N
R78W, Section 16; accessed from National Forest System Road 517.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Access Restriction for
Dispersed Campsite at
Intersection of NFSRs 106 and
715
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 06/20/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
07/2014
Jon Myers
970-723-8204
jcmyers@fs.fed.us
Description: This project consists of the installation of a physical rock barrier to restrict access to a dispersed campsite at the
intersection of NFSRs-106 and 715. The rock barrier will be installed for resource protection.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44407
Location:
Blackhall TSI
Planning Status
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T5N, R79W,
Sec 25: Intersection of NFSR 106 and 715.
- 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:
Corral Creek Culvert
Replacments
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 11&12N., R. 81-85W. T.
11&12N., R. 81-85W.
- Watershed management
- Road management
Completed
CE
Actual: 06/20/2014
07/2014
Liz Schnackenberg
970-870-2234
lschnackenberg@fs.fed.
us
Description: The purpose of this project is to remove and/or replace failing culverts on level one roads that are not open to the
public and receive limited use by the Forest Service.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44114
Location:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T2N, R78W, Sec 4-6, 7, 8, 17,
18, T2N, R79W, Sec 1 & 12, T3N, R78W, Sec 20, 28-30, 31-33, T3N, R79W, Sec 36. Take HWY 14 to HWY
40, follow HWY 40 until it turns back to the east and turn north on County road 112.6 which turns into NFSR 112.6.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Jack Creek Crossing Culvert
Repair NFSR 758.1A
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Jon Myers
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 06/20/2014
09/2014
970-723-8204
- Watershed management
jcmyers@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: This project would replace washed out culverts with a hardened low water crossing. The project would restore the
stream bank at the original creek crossing and prevent further erosion and sediment deposit into Jack Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44406
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T5N, R77W,
Section 13: NFSR 758.1A at Jack Creek crossing.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/28/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
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:
Parks Platte River Ditch Bill
Easements: Batch #1
Decision
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Jack Park Trail Re-route
Planning Status
UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Motorized
trail 1186 at Jack Park.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/26/2008
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 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:05/2015
07/2015
970-723-2700
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
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:
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 08/2014
Expected:10/2014
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/27/2014
Expected:07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
08/2014
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)
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Coal Creek Reclamation
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
Project Contact
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:
Gore Creek Restoration
EIS
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. T. 3N., R. 86W., Sections 5, 8, 9, &
15.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/15/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2014
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Jamie Krezelok
970-870-2256
jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
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
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:07/2014
CE
08/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Krauss Spring Development
Reissue
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
Long Park AMP
Project Contact
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.
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/06/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
07/2015
Douglas Myhre
970-638-4516
dmyhre@fs.fed.us
Description: Grazing Management, revision update for allotment management plan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41420
Location:
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:08/2014
09/2014
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:06/2014
07/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Temporary Outfitter Guide
Permit Issuance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
CE
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:
Town of Yampa Water Pipeline
Installation.
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL Not Applicable. Bear River, Dunckley Pass, Gore Pass.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@fs.fed.us
Description: Install buried pipeline along North boundary of Yampa Ranger District Administrative Site.
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.
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Vaughn Lake Aerator Re-Issue
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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
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:
07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
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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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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07/01/2014 02:36 am MT
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