Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Western Area Power
Administration Right-of-Way
Maintenance and
Reauthorization Project
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/27/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 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)
2014 Pro-Cycle Challenge
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/24/2014
08/2014
Neal Weierbach
719-553-1510
nweierbach@fs.fed.us
Description: 2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US
Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43962
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia
Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak
Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Eagle, El Paso,
Gunnison, Park, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 2014 route is on the White River, Gunnison, Pike, San
Isabel and Arapahoe National Forests.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Public Service Company
(PSCo) Gas Line Realignment
and Retrofit
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Services proposes to authorize PSCo to excavate and retrofit portions of their gas line in preparation
for pipeline integrity testing.
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Allenspark Recreational
Shooting Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/17/2013
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand.
LEGAL - BRD: sec. 22, T1S, R74W, 6th PM; SRD: sec. 32, T1S, R74W, sec. 23, T1S, R75W, 6th PM. BRD:
Yankee Doodle Lake, Rollins Pass; SRD: Rollins Pass Road, NW of FSR 128 near Middle Fork Ranch Creek.
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/29/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address
safety concerns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32622
Location:
Badger Group Rosemary Claim
Plan of Operations
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4.
Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/21/2014
08/2014
David Fluetsch
303-541-2544c
dfluetsch@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the Badger Group to replace an existing mine portal with a safer
concrete portal that complies with Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Sec. 28, T2N,
R71W, 6th PM. Castle Gulch.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Barker Gravity Line
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/25/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit to the City of Boulder for the use and maintenance of the Barker
Gravity Line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34495
Location:
Burnt Mountain Fuels
Reduction Project
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of the
Town of Nederland and north of Magnolia Road.
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:12/2014
06/2015
CE
Cambria Armstrong
970-295-6768
cnarmstrong@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to modify vegetation treatment on 127 acres of the 2005 James Creek Fuel
Reduction Project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44987
Location:
Colorado State Highway 7
Recreation Improvements Plan
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Township 1 North, Range
72 West, Sections 4 and 5. The project is located near Burnt Mountain in Boulder County, CO.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
08/30/2014
Expected:12/2014
05/2015
Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities at and neaar the Meeker Park Campground area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18244
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of the
Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 at or near the Meeker Park Campground.
David Fluetsch
303-541-2544
dfluetsch@fs.fed.us
Denver Water Gross Reservoir
Geotechnical Assessment
Project
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Denver Water to extract rock core samples at 3 locations above Gross
Reservoir to evaluate material quality & characteristics. A directional drill would extract 6 cores at the 3 sites
during a 5 week project.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
Actual: 08/06/2014
09/2014
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S 1/2 Sec. 20, NW 1/4 Sec.
29 T1S, R71W, 6th PM. Southeast Side of Gross Reservoir.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Edwin & Barbara Monroe
Privately-Owned Residence
Special Use Authorization
Renewal
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
12/2014
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to Edwin & Barbara Monroe for portions of the
residence, septic system, and driveway on Forest lands.
Location:
Eldora Mountain Resort Ski
Area Projects
Planning Status
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 32,
Township 2 North, Range 72 West, 6th P.M. Privately-owned residence in the Chipmunk Gulch area, Boulder
County.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/28/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
05/2015
Paul Alford
303-541-2506
pwalford@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize implementing numerous projects from the Eldora Mountain Resort 2011
Master Plan. For more information go to: http://www.EldoraEIS.com
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42285
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Eldora Mountain Resort is located west of the town of Nederland and the community of Eldora.
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Eugene B. Levine Isolated
Cabin Final Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a final special use authorization for the Eugene B Levine isolated cabin for a
term of 10 years. Prior to this permit expiring, the cabin, improvements, & appurtenances must be removed and
Forest lands restored.
Location:
Ferch Mountains Plan of
Operations
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 31,
Township 1 South, Range 72 West, 6th P.M. Summer cabin in the Rollinsville area, Boulder County.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations for minerals exploration
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Sugarloaf Road.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Garcia Access
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year round access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35456
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. T.1N., R.72W., Section 29.
Hadford (Hilditch) Road Special - Special use management
Use Authorization
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
CE
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for a road to a cabin on County Road #14, Upper
Travis Gulch, Gilpin County.
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilpin
County, Upper Travis Gulch.
Joan Reed Speer Isolated Cabin - Special use management
Final Special Use Authorization
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
CE
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a final special use authorization for the Joan Reed Speer isolated cabin for a
term of 10 years. Prior to this permit expiring, the cabin, improvements, & appurtenances must be removed and
Forest lands restored.
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 5,
Township 1 North, Range 72 West, 6th P.M. Summer cabin in the Spring Gulch area, Boulder County.
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
John C. McCarty, Jr, Isolated
Cabin Final Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a final special use authorization for the John C McCarty Jr isolated cabin for a
term of 10 years. Prior to this permit expiring, the cabin, improvements, & appurtenances must be removed and
Forest lands restored.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 26,
Township 3 North, Range 73 West, 6th P.M. Summer cabin in the Allenspark area, Boulder County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Livo Road Special Use
Authorization
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
CE
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for road use to a cabin off County Road #122 in
Sect. 5, Township 1 South, Range 72 West, 6th P.M. in Boulder County.
Location:
Magnolia Trails Project
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder
County.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/06/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to determine a sustainable non-motorized trail system for the Magnolia area on the
Boulder Ranger District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41601
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1S, R73W Sections 13,
23, 24, 26, 27; and T1S, R72W, Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. West of the Peak to Peak Highway
along county road 132W and East of the Peak to Peak Highway along county road 132 to Reynolds Ranch.
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Mary E. Martin, Trust, Isolated
Cabin Final Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a final special use authorization for the Mary E Martin Trust isolated cabin for
a term of 10 years. Prior to this permit expiring, the cabin, improvements,& appurtenances must be removed and
Forest lands restored.
Location:
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 26,
Township 3 North, Range 73 West, 6th P.M. Summer cabin in the Allenspark area, Boulder County.
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Phyllis Melton Dowling Trust
Isolated Cabin Final Special
Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a final special use authorization for the P.M.Dowling isolated cabin for a term
of 10 years. Prior to expiration of this permit, the cabin, improvements, & appurtenances must be removed and
Forest lands restored.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 11,
Township 3 North, Range 73 West, 6th P.M. Summer cabin in the Meeker Park area, Boulder County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Pryor Water Transmission Line
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37965
Location:
Przedpelski Road Special Use
Authorization
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W,
6th P.M. Eldora Townsite.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
CE
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for a road to a cabin in Section 35, Township 1
North, Range 72 West, 6th P.M., in the vicinity of Sugarloaf.
Location:
Richards
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder
County.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round, motorized access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43392
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R73W, Sec 24, 6th
PM. T1N, R73W, Sec 24, 6th PM.
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Ruth Buchan Isolated Cabin
Final Special Use Authorization
Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a final special use authorization for the Ruth Buchan isolated cabin for a term
of 10 years. Prior to expiration of this permit, the cabin, improvements, & appurtenances must be removed and
Forest lands restored.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 7,
Township 1 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M.
. Summer cabin in the 4th of July Canyon area, Boulder County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Tuscarora Road Association
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year-round access to private property
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36326
Location:
Union Pacific Railroad
Communications
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Section 8, Township 1 North, Range
72 West, 6th Principal Meridian.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
CE
David Fluetsch
303-541-2544
dfluetsch@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Union Pacific Railroad to construct a radio tower and communications
site to enable positive train control as required by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Location:
Von Mende Reciprocal Access
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 4, T2S, R73W.
Jumbo Mountain.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/26/2014
10/2014
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to private property and to acquire access across the private
property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37665
Location:
Warren & Lorie Garthwaite
Privately-owned Residence
Special Use Authorization
Renewal, to Thomas May
CE
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2014
12/2014
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: US Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to Thomas May for the residence, fence,
standpipe, and solar panels on Forest land at the Garthwaite residence, pending prior US Forest Service and
Thomas May agreement on provisions.
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T2N, R72W, Sec. 34. Near
Gold Lake.
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - In a portion of Section 6,
Township 2 South, Range 72 West, 6th P.M. Privately-owned residence in the Lump Gulch area, Boulder County.
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
2 Bars 7 Ranch Special Use
Authorization
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided horseback rides and big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45552
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest lands adjacent to the ranch, northeast corner of the district.
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Boy Scouts of America Elkhorn
High Adventure Base Special
Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for backpacking.
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah
Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness, non-wilderness lands east of the Laramie River Road.
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Cedar Park and Cedar Springs
Subdivisions Road
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and maintenance of
Forest roads accessing these subdivisions.
Location:
Cheley Camps Special Use
Authorization
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 6 North,
Range 71 West, sections 21, 27, 34 and 35. West of Drake, Colorado off of County Road 43.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
CE
Expected:12/2014
01/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking,
backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking to replace an existing expired authorization.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area in proximity to camp.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Cherokee Park Fuels Reduction - Vegetation management
Project
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
EA
- Road management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/01/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
Nehalem Clark
970-295-6617
ncclark@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of the Cherokee Park area. The most
effective and efficient travel system for the area is also being analyzed and recommended.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41474
Location:
Cherokee Park Ranch Special
Use Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Cherokee Park project area encompasses Diamond Creek, Mill Creek and Poudre River Ranch Subdivisions and
is located in the far northeast portion of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45558
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest land adjacent to the ranch, northeast corner of the district.
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
City of Fort Collins Outdoor
Recreation Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. District wide,
as approved annually.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
City of Greeley Cabins
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Land management planning
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposed to authorized continued use of cabins for operation and maintenance of remote water
facilities
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Peterson Lake Cabin - T7N, R75W,Section 22; Pingree Park Cabin T8N, R73W, Section 25.
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Comanche Wilderness
Outfitters Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45557
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Elderhostel Special Use
Authorization
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
04/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest land within and adjacent to Comanche Peak Wilderness.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking to replace an
existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Pingree Park
area including Comanche Peak Wilderness.
Forest Vegetation Improvement - Forest products
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Dave Hattis
970-295-6747
dhattis@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct an analysis of acreages suitable for thinning, primarily elevations above
9000 feet. This would apply to high elevation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Various. Forest
stands on the Canyon Lake Ranger District above 9000 feet.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
George Creek Greenback
Restoration
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Matthew Fairchild
970-295-6640
mfairchild@fs.fed.us
Description: In cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Forest Service proposes to modify aquatic habitat for the
purpose of establishing a population of native greenback cutthroat trout in George and Cornelius Creeks.
Location:
Halligan-Seaman Water
Management Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T11N R73W Sec 19,
20, 28 and 30. George Creek above the confluence with Sheep Creek, Larimer County, Canyon Lakes Ranger
District.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
02/01/2006
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 09/2015
Expected:03/2017
05/2029
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley)
and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands
Web Link: http://www.halligan-seaman.org
Location:
High Park Fire Reforestation
CE
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N,
R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Dave Hattis
970-295-6747
dhattis@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to replant areas within the High Park Fire perimeter. Ponderosa pine forest types on
moderate to low slopes that experienced high severity fire are being considered for reforestation.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Within the High Park Fire perimeter on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Idylwilde Reservoir/Dam
Hydroelectric License
Surrender
- Special use management
EA
Description: City of Loveland's Idylwilde reservoir/dam were destroyed by the 2013 floods. The City must submit an application
to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to surrender their license. The Forest Service will provide input into
the environ analysis
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5N, Range
71 West, sections 1 and 2 and Township 5 N, Range 70 West, section 6. Big Thompson Canyon.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Laramie River Guest Ranch
Special Use Authorization
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45556
Location:
Lower Skin Gulch Stream
Restoration Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest land adjacent to the ranch, northwest corner of the district.
- Watershed management
Completed
CE
Actual: 08/19/2014
09/2014
Nehalem Clark
970-346-5008
ncclark@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to restore the Lower Skin Gulch channel and floodplain while also improving
upstream fish habitat following damage caused by the High Park Fire in 2012 and the 2013 Flood.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44978
Location:
Manhattan Project
CE
Nehalem Clark
05/2015
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2014
970-346-5008
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
ncclark@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The Forest Service is proposing 219 acres of vegetation treatments in the vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, CO. This
area has been severely impacted by mountain pine beetle. Treatments would include patch clearcut and salvage.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Lower Skin Gulch drainage, along the Stove Prairie Road. Larimer County, CO.
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the
vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, CO.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Middle Bald Mountain Area
Communication Site
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
09/14/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Larimer Co. for construction/O&M of a communication facility
on or near Middle Bald Mtn. to improve radio communication; to include ~70ft tower, ~200sqft bldg, ~1/2mi access
road, & ~12mi powerline
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37026
Location:
Moore Forest Road
Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 9,
Township 9 North, Range 74 West, 6th P.M. Middle Bald Mountain area in northwest Larimer County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
CE
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for use/maintenance of a Forest road for three landowners to
access their private properties. A small portion of the road is proposed to be reconstructed.
Location:
Poudre Canyon Bighorn Sheep
Habitat Prescribed Burn
CE
Dale Oberlag
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2015
01/2016
970-295-6765
- Special area management
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
doberlag@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct prescribed burning to improve habitat for bighorn sheep and elk in the
upper Cache la Poudre Canyon.
Location:
Ravencrest Chalet Special Use
Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North,
Range 72 West, Section 13 6th P.M. Off the Buckhorn Road (County Road 44H) and the Crystal Mountain Road.
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T9N, R74W, Sec 29,
30, 31, 32; T9N, R75W, Sec 25, 35, 36. Along the north side of Highway 14 approximately 30 miles west of Fort
Collins, Colorado.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
CE
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking,
rock climbing/rapelling and mountain biking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Roaring Creek Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Nehalem Clark
06/2017
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2015
970-346-5008
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2015
ncclark@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The Forest Service proposes vegetation management activities in the Roaring Creek project area for the purposes
of providing economic timber projects, improving forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, maintaining wildlife
habitat and meadows.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44599
Location:
Sierra Club Special Use
Authorization
Planning Status
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Roaring Creek Project Area is located in the western portion of the Canyon Lakes RD. It is bound by the Laramie
River on the west, the Cache la Poudre River on the south.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking and
backpacking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah
Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness.
Jon Halverson
Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management
01/2015
In Progress:
Expected:12/2014
Authorization - Horseback
970-295-6723
Scoping Start 03/06/2007
Riding
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horseback riding
CE
to replace an expired authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area.
Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management
Authorization - Hunting/Livery
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2007
CE
Expected:12/2014
01/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for big game hunting
and horse livery to replace an expired authorization.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area for hunting; District-wide for livery.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Tunnel Water Company Laramie-Poudre Tunnel Repair
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Tunnel Water Company has an easement for the Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. the Forest SErvice proposes to issue a
short term special use permit for staging/storage areas and improvment of access roads.
Location:
Tunnel Water Company
Maintenance Site
Project Contact
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 8 North,
Range 75 West, Sections 7-9 and 16. Located off the Laramie River road (County Road 103).
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
CE
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit for a maintenance and seasonal residence to allow the
Tunnel Water Company to continue to oversee several water facilities located nearby. Current permit authorized in
1964 and requires updating.
Location:
Water Facility Easement for
Twin Lake Reservoir
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Township 8 North, Range 75 West, NW1/4 SW1/4, section 7 off he Laramie river road.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to convert a special use permit to an easement for the City of Greeley for operation
of Twin Lake Reservoir and the diversion ditch on Pennock Creek. There is no anticipated change to the existing
use.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs.
21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Western Area Power
Administration (Western)
Estes-Flat Iron Proposed
Transmission Line Rebuild
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/19/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will analyze Western's proposal to remove a115 kV line and rebuild a115 kv line both of which
are authorized under special use permits. These parallel lines cross approx.imately 3.8 miles of National Forest
System lands.
Web Link: http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/transmission/infrastruct/Pages/Estes-Flatiron.aspx
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Blue Creek Bighorn Sheep
Habitat Improvement Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North,
Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segments
on Forest is Pole Hill area.
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Brock McCormick
07/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
970-887-4108
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 09/15/2014
bmccormick@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The Forest Service proposes to treat vegetation on nine units totalling 617 acres with thinning, patch cuts and
broadcast burning, where appropriate, to improve bighorn sheep habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45349
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Along State Highway 40 northwest of Empire, CO.
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
CDOT Avalanche Mitigation
System, 7 Sisters Avalanche
Paths Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to CDOT, to allow for the installation and maintance of a
remote avalanche mitigation system, to conduct avalanche control adjacent to State Highway 6, in the 7 sisters
avalanche paths.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Seven Sisters Avalanche, State Hwy 6.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Jeffery Zimmerman Private
Road Special Use Permit
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 90' x 20' private road special use permit to Jeffery Zimmerman to access
his private property, the Timberline Lode, off of Forest Service Road 248.1, in the Waldorf area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42686
Location:
Lincoln Mountain Easement
Access HOA
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R75W,
section 2. Waldorf Area, Leavenworth Road.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/22/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to the Lincoln Mountain Easement Access HOA for continued
use of an existing road in order to access private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45080
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sections 31 and 32, Township 3 South, Range 74 West, 6th P.M.
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Lookout Mountain Water
District Reservoir Expansion
Special Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Lookout Mountain Water District is seeking to expand reservoir storage in the Beaver Brook watershed and
the increased storage would impact less than one acre of NFS lands during high water years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44746
Location:
Loveland Ski Area 2014
Projects
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2014
Expected:11/2014
06/2015
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T4S R72W Section
22. Beaver Brook watershed in Jefferson County in T4S R72W S22.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 08/08/2014
09/2014
Deb Ekstrand
303-567-3024
dekstrand@fs.fed.us
Description: Loveland Ski Area is proposing to construct a new conveyor lift at Loveland Valley to improve ski school
operations, as well as construct a warming hut and toilet facility near Lift 8 to accomodate visitors in a relatively
remote area
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Loveland Valley near Lift 7 and Loveland Basin near Lift 8.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Miner Street Residence and
Garage Conveyance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Facility management
Completed
Actual: 07/24/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Laurie Yeager
970-295-6655
lyeager@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to sell the Miner Street Residence and associated properties/buildings
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29045
Location:
Musemeche Private Road
Special Use Permit
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 Sect
35, T3S, R73W, 6th PM. In the town of Idaho Springs, CO at 1120 Miner Street.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road special use permit to Robert Musemeche to allow for the
construction and maintenance of a private road driveway to access his private property across National Forest
System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45350
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
York Gulch Area, off of Fall River Road.
New Cingular Wireless, PCS,
- Special use management
LLC Communication Site Lease
Completed
Actual: 04/08/2014
10/2014
CE
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue New Cingular Wireless a communication site lease for an 80 foot cell tower
and 12'x 28' equipment building, located on the south side of the Herman Gulch Trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43403
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R76W,
Section 13. Herman Gulch Trailhead, near the Eisenhower Tunnel, I-70.
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Public Service Co of Colorado
South Clear Creek Master Gas
Line Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing
underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek
Ranger District.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger
District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Qwest (CenturyLink)
Communication Site Lease
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/23/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
CE
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a communication site lease to replace the expired special use permit for
continued operation and maintenance of a communication facility on Mines Peak.
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Mines Peak Communication Site, Berthoud Pass.
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
The Agricultural Ditch and
Reservoir Company Access to
Loch Lomond Reservoirs
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch
Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs.
Location:
Xcel Powerline Construction
Special Use Authorization
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Loch Lomond.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
07/2015
CE
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to authorize the construction of a new powerline.
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Northern Colorado Rocketry
Special Use Authorization
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
New powerline construction near Rainbow Road on Clear Creek Ranger District.
Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
01/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for rocket launch
events to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45554
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
Expected:12/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - 6th PM,T11N, R65W, SW1/4
SW1/4 Sec 26 and 6th PM, T8N, R63W, SE1/4 NW1/4 Sec 24. North (Main) Launch Site and Atlas Launch SIte.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Pawnee National Grassland Oil
and Gas Leasing Analysis
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/03/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
Joshua Milligan
970-295-6761
jmilligan@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze effects to the Pawnee Nat'l Grassland on surface resources through
consideration of a reasonably foreseeable increase in oil & gas development and provide recommendations for
mitigation of unacceptable effects.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41812
Location:
Prairie Restoration Project
EA
UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Public lands
within the Pawnee National Grassland.
- Grazing management
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/17/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
Mary Chambers
970-346-5009
machambers@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to use adaptive management, design criteria and monitoring to apply Tordon
according to the label instructions, to areas with cacti that is outside its historic range.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43544
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Beacon Landing Marina Sale
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/14/2014
Expected:10/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
Dan Matthews
970-887-4127
dmatthews@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to transfer the Beacon Landing Marina special use permit to new owner as a result of
a business sale.
Location:
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Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pawnee
National Grassland, Weld County.
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North shore
of Lake Granby along Grand County Road 64.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Climax Molybdenum Co. Henderson Mill
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
CE
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th
Principal Meridian.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Climax Molybdenum Co. Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry
Parcel Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to
Henderson subsurface operations.
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th
Principal Meridian.
Denver Water Jim Creek Siphon - Special use management
Replacement
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:10/2015
06/2016
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water for the purpose of authorizing the
demolition, removal and replacement of the Jim Creek Siphon.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of the
Town of Winter Park, east side of Hwy. 40 across from Winter Park Resort.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Denver Water Road
Authorization-Darling Creek
Road
- Special use management
- Road management
CE
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold
pending roadless issue resolution.
Location:
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On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the
William's Fork drainage.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Grand Adventures Permit
Reissuance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
11/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Nicholas Schade
970-887-4133
neschade@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a priority permit to Grand Adventures for 15,210 service days for guided
snowmobiling.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park
and Fraser area.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Grand County Sheriff's
Department Communications
Equipment
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to re-issue an authorization for operating and maintaining communications
equipment located in a USFS owned facilities.
Location:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:04/2015
07/2015
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 20, T1N R77W, 6th PM.
South Cottonwood Communications Site.
Miles Miller
Grand Lake Winter Trail System - Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2014
01/2015
- Grooming; Outfitter/Guide and - Special use management
970-887-4126
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Snowmobile Testing Uses
mbmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue authorizations for the Grand Lake Winter Trail System for grooming the
CE
trail system; providing snowmobile guiding services and testing snowmobiles on groomed trails and in Play Areas.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Lake
Trail System in the Stillwater Pass area, west of the Town of Grand Lake.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Intrawest/Winter Park
Operations Corp. Distributed
Antenna System
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate
and maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at
Winter Park Resort.
Location:
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On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park
Resort.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Kelly Larkin-McKim
970-887-4146
klarkinmckim@fs.fed.us
Keyser Creek Aquatic
Organism Passage and Stream
Restoration Project
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
CE
Description: The Keyser Creek Aquatic Organism Passage project will replace a culvert fish barrier with one designed for fish
passage. It will result in 10 miles of habitat being made readily accessible for resident fish.
Location:
Mtn. Parks Elec., Inc. Replace
Granby Dam Powerline &
Provide Service to
Hydroelectric Facility
CE
*NEW LISTING*
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Keyser
Creek, located in the Williams Fork River basin. The crossing to be improved is located on FSR 140 at milepost
0.0.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:06/2015
09/2015
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Mtn. Parks Elec., Inc. to replace the existing Granby Dam overhead
powerline with a new overhead line and install new service to a proposed hydrolectric plant at the base of Granby
Dam.
Location:
Three Lakes Water and
Sanitation District
On Hold
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of
Arapaho Bay Road between Hwy. 34 and Granby Dam.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an
existing sewage collection system.
Location:
Upper Colorado Forest Health
and Fuels Reduction Project
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Arapaho National Recreation Area.
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/21/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
09/2015
Kevin McLaughlin
970-887-4107
kevinmclaughlin@fs.fed
.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to do fuels reduction and forest health management activities on lands adjacent to
private lands and/or areas heavily impacted by mountain pine beetle mortality to reduce wildfire risk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40865
Location:
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UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur
Ranger District, District-wide.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Upper Trail Creek Fish Habitat
Improvement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/02/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
11/2014
CE
Kelly Larkin-McKim
970-887-4146
klarkinmckim@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will remove a failed culvert at the headwaters of Trail Creek in the Stillwater Pass OHV area. An ATV
bridge will be constructed over the stream, and the stream and streambanks will be restored prior to bridge
construction.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stillwater
Pass OHV Area on Camway Trail, Grand County, CO.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Winter Park Water & Sanitation
District (WPWSD) Jim Creek
Bypass Waterline
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize WPWSD to install, operate and maintain a water diversion (from the
Fraser Canal) and pipeline for the purpose of providing an alternate water source to WPWSD water treatment plant
& for ski area snowmaking.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Xcel Energy Highway 40 buried
gas line
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along NFSR
128 at the Fraser Canal near the downstream side of Jim Creek Siphon.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/07/2014
07/2014
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to Xcel for construction of a 2-inch buried gas line crossing
approximately 600 feet of forest between Winter Park Village and the CDOT maintenance yard.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T 2 South, R 75 West,
Section 14. Along east side of Highway 40, From Bonfils at Winter Park Resort Village to CDOT maintenance
yard.
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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
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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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