Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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)
04/01/2014 04:43 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
09/2014
Expected:08/2014
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.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Greater Sage-grouse
Management DirectionMedicine Bow NF
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EIS
Description: This project was canceled. It is a duplicate of projects 38914, 38134 and 38172.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38172
Location:
Greater Sage-grouse
Management Direction- Routt
NF
N/A
N/A
Melissa Martin
307-745-2371
mmmartin@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Grand,
Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Platte, Albany, Carbon, Converse, Natrona. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine BowRoutt National Forests.
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EIS
Cancelled
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/14/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Expected:10/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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
Bob Mountain
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
10/2014
307-745-2411
- Grazing management
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
bmountain@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
03/21/2014
(other than forest products)
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
- Fuels management
Register 07/2014
- 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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2013
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
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,
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
970-870-2277
Orders
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014
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:04/2014
06/2014
307-326-2517
- 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/07/2014
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
Diana Hood
307-326-2507
dlhood@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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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)
Divide Peak Habitat
Improvement
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Mick Hood
06/2014
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 03/27/2014
307-326-2517
(other than forest products)
mhood@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: The purpose of this project is to improve wildlife habitat and lower fuel loads to reduce fire hazards. There is a
need to re-introduce fire through prescribed burns to improve age class distribution.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43190
Location:
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T14N R85W
Sec. 5-8, T14N R86W Sec. 1-6, 8-12, 14, 15, T15N R85W Sec. 6, 7, 17-20, 28-33, T15N R86W T15N R.87W
Sec. 1-7, 9-17, 20-27, 35, 36, T16N R86W Sec. 26-36, T.16N R87W Sec. 14, 15, 21-36. The project area is
approximately 20 miles southwest of Saratoga, Wyoming.
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:
Sierra Madre Sheep
Expected
Implementation
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Diana Hood
307-326-2507
dlhood@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T17N, R80W,
Section 15. Near Overlook Retreat Subdivision on the Snowy Range.
- Grazing management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Brad Weatherd
307-326-5258
bweatherd@fs.fed.us
Description: Allotment Management Planning for 7 sheep allotments in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the Brush
Creek/Hayden Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Thunder Basin National Grassland
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T12N R85W,
T13N R85W, T12N R86W, T13N R86W, T14N R86W, T12N R87W, T13N R87W, T14N R87W. West side of the
Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, approximately 17 miles southwest of
Encampment, WY.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District)
West Side Snowy Range Travel
Managment Environmental
Analysis
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/12/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
01/2015
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
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)
Ballard Petroleum Holdings,
LLC ¿ Applications for Permit
to Drill (APDs)
UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T19N, - T15N,
R82W - R79W. West side of the Snowy Range.
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/29/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:07/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Description: Ballard proposes to conduct surface use operations associated with accessing, drilling, testing, and completing two
horizontal oil wells located on National Forest System (NFS) lands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41574
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2014
Expected:05/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Thomas Whitford
307-358-7100
twhitford@fs.fed.us
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. Reduce opportunity for crown fires.
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
Project Contact
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Natrona. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. T30N, R78W Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24
T30N, R77W Sections 18 and 19.
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2013
Expected:03/2014
03/2014
CE
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:
Berenergy Corp. ¿ Road
Reconstruction
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
CE
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Converse County Oil and Gas
EIS Project
- Minerals and Geology
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
04/2014
Expected:12/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
01/2016
Misty Hays
307-358-7102
mahays@fs.fed.us
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
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 %u2013
Porcupine Creek 3D Seismic
Decision
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
EIS
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
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.
Devon Energy Road Use Permit - Road management
Completed
CE
Actual: 02/25/2014
03/2014
Robin Brooks
307-358-4690 ext7117
rjbrooks@fs.fed.us
Description: The Steckley Road (NFSR 942) is the primary access to a proposed well pad. They would like to upgrade
approximately 750 feet of an existing 2 track road to a 20%u2019 running surface all weather road that will provide
year round access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42293
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL Sections 33, 34, & 35 T40N, R71W. Approximately 2.5 miles west of the Hwy 59 and Steckley Road (NFSR
942)junction.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
EOG Bolt Re-Route
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/14/2014
Expected:03/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2014
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:
East Laramie Range Fuels
Adaptive Management Option
EA
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.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/15/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
Clay Westbrook
307-358-4690
cwestbrook01@fs.fed.u
s
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:
Elysium Natural Resources,
LLC: Pipeline SUP
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 02/12/2014
03/2014
James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Description: Change in ownership from Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC (Ballard) to Elysium Natural Resources, LLC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42908
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL T54N, R70W: NW 1/4 of Section 3 and NE 1/4 of Section 4
T55N, R70W: SE 1/4 of Section 33 and SW 1/4 of Section 34
All located within the 6th P.M., Campbell County, Wyoming. Approximately thirty five (35) miles northeast of
Gillette, Wyoming, within the administrative boundary of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder
Basin National Grassland, Douglas Ranger.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Greater Sage-grouse
Conservation Measures Thunder Basin NG Plan
Amendment
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Land management planning
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/24/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
EIS
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
Harris Park Land Exchange
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell,
Converse, Crook, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thunder Basin National Grassland.
- Land ownership management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/10/2012
Expected:04/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Inyan Kara Assembled 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
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
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
N/A
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:
Parsons Creek Land Exchange
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.
- 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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
RT Communications
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
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 12/05/2013
CE
Expected:03/2014
03/2014
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:
Rhoades Land Exchange
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.
- Land ownership management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 03/2014
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
than one District)
Samson Powerline
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2014
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2014
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.
Location:
Thunder Basin National
Grassland Prairie Dog
Amendment
Decision
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL T38N, R73W sec. 34. Approximately 6 miles SE of Hwy 34 and 31 junction.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
09/13/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
Expected:12/2014
01/2015
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 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
Actual: 11/22/2011
09/30/2011
07/14/2011
06/01/2011
12/17/2010
06/2014
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:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. East of Wright, 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)
Big Creek Spring
CE
Buffalo Pass Road
Improvement Projects
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Grazing management
Completed
Actual: 03/14/2014
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Develop water source on the Barbey Livestock Grazing Alotment.
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
Peter Sargent
970-870-2186
pbsargent@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40819
Location:
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R84W,
section 6. Approximately three miles west of Clark, CO on FSR 471.
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 04/04/2013
05/2014
CE
Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed project would include the development of one new gravel pit, and extracting materials from an
existing borrow pit and an existing gravel pit located near Fish Creek Reservoir along NFSR 60.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30103
Location:
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Borrow pit:
T7N, R84W, Sec 36; existing gravel pit : T6N, R83W, Sec 15; proposed new gravel pit :T7N, R83W, Section 32.
Buffalo Pass, NFSR 60 & 310.1B northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2013
Expected: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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Coulton Floyd II Timber &
Fuels Management Analysis
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
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 06/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
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:04/2014
06/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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
06/2014
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2014
OF NATIONAL FOREST
970-870-2174
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
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
11/03/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2014
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
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 04/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
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.
04/01/2014 04:43 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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Steamboat Front
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:04/2014
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 04/2014
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
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:06/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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:04/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
The David Josfan Spring
Reissue
Project Contact
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.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 01/15/2014
02/2014
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue of special use permit for existing structures for year round domestic use by the Josfan property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42239
Location:
West Rabbit Ears Wetland
Restoration
CE
Marti Aitken
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N R84W,
Section 23, SW quarter, Section 26 NW Quarter. North of Hwy 40, north of Ferndale picnic area.
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.
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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
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Winter Non-Motorized Trail
Development
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Routt County, 6th PM, T7N, R83W, Sec 35.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Expected:09/2014
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
CE
Expected:08/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Barber
Lake, Snowy Range Mountains.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Carbon Power and Light
Powerline Clearing along
Highway 130
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- 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
Project Contact
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:
Cheyenne Track Club
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.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2014
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
CE
N/A
N/A
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Foxpark, Boswell, and Sheep
Mountain Allotment
Management Plan
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one 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
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
High Plains Archery
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
Nathan Haynes
307-828-5121
nhaynes@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pole
Mountain/Vedauwoo, NFSR 708 and Highway 210.
Timothy Douville
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
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:
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In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2014
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:
Illinois Creek Fire ReVegetation Project
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T12-15N., R77-79W.
Foxpark, Boswell & Sheep Mountain Management Plan.
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
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2014
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2014
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
Decision
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various
established and maintained mountain biking trails on Pole Mountain.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2014
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
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
CE
Expected:03/2014
03/2014
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:
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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 Nordic
Association
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2014
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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
Project Contact
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:
Pole Mountain Vegetation
Project
EA
Daron Reynolds
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
307-745-2358
- Vegetation management
Objection Period Legal Notice
dsreynolds@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
02/18/2014
- 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:
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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 - 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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2012
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
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:
T-Trail Snowmobile Re-route
UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T16 N. R78W., sec 29.
Laramie Ranger District.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Mary Sanderson
307-745-2363
msanderson@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
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
Patricia Hesch
307-745-2430
phesch@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
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:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T15N., R72W., sec 34.
Crow Creek Hill Communication Site.
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Blackhall TSI
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Sarah Bridges
970-723-2719
sarahbridges@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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/27/2014
Expected:04/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
Parks Platte River Ditch Bill
Easements: Batch #1
Liz Schnackenberg
970-870-2234
lschnackenberg@fs.fed.
us
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/26/2008
CE
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
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:
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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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Pittington Mining Claim
Exploration
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
Keesha Cary
970-638-4169
keeshamcary@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
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
Sarah Bridges
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
970-723-2719
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
sarahbridges@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
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.
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/09/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:07/2014
09/2014
Sarah Bridges
970-723-2719
sarahbridges@fs.fed.us
Description: Several timber sale units from the Green Ridge EIS are scheduled for mutual cancelation and this project is
intended to analyze a portion of these areas for potential reauthorization to offer.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41481
Location:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T. 4-6N., R. 77-80W. The
project area is located approximately 22 miles south of the town of Walden, Jackson County, Colorado.
Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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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 05/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
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:
Coal Creek Reclamation
Planning Project
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. T. 3N., R. 86W., Sections 5, 8, 9, &
15.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 03/11/2014
06/2014
CE
Rick Henderson
970-870-2219
rhenderson01@fs.fed.u
s
Description: This project would involve notching 20 beaver dams along East Coal Creek to help plan a native fish reclamation
project. Notching would allow estimates of the change in habitat complexity and the timing and volume of flows.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41674
Location:
Gore Creek Restoration
EIS
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range 86
West, Section 5. Southwest of Yampa, CO approximately 7 miles.
- 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 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
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:
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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.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Haley Reservoir Aerator 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
Project Contact
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
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:
Long Park AMP
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range
87 West, Section 4. Project is located approximately 13 west of Yampa, CO near the Bunker Basin area.
- Grazing management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/06/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
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:05/2014
06/2014
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
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:
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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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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
Vaughn Lake Aerator Re-Issue
Project Contact
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL Not Applicable. Bear River, Dunckley Pass, Gore Pass.
- 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:
UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 2 North, Range
88 West, Section 22. Project is located approximately 30 miles west of Yampa, CO on Rio Blanco County Road 8.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial
status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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