Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014 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 CE In Progress: Scoping Start 03/17/2014 Expected:06/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 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. Page 1 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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 08/2014 Expected:10/2014 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 01/2015 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 06/05/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT Expected:08/2014 UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Sec. 28, T2N, R71W, 6th PM. Castle Gulch. Page 2 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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 CE In Progress: Scoping Start 11/06/2012 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2014 Expected:07/2014 Project Contact 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: Boulder County Sheriff Communication Site UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. East of the Town of Nederland and north of Magnolia Road. - Special use management Completed 05/2014 Actual: 03/26/2014 CE Mike Johnson 303-541-2534 mjohnson10@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a communication site on the back side of Eldora Ski Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40247 Location: Bueno Mine Core Drilling UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Back side of Eldora Mountain. - Minerals and Geology Completed 07/2014 Actual: 05/16/2014 CE Mike Johnson 303-541-2534 mjohnson10@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations to drill core holes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38861 Location: Colorado State Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. North Jamestown. - Recreation management - Facility management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/03/2009 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 06/2014 Expected:08/2014 05/2015 Edward Perault 303-541-2510 eperault@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities in cooperation with Rocky Mountain National Park to include Lily Lake, the Longs Peak Trailhead and Campground and Meeker Park Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18244 Location: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of the Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 beginning with the Lily Lake complex to the north and ending at the Meeker Park Campground area to the south. Page 3 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: Edwin & Barbara Monroe Privately-Owned Residence Special Use Authorization Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Area Projects In Progress: Scoping Start 06/04/2014 Expected:07/2014 07/2014 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. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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: 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 09/2014 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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. Page 4 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Ferch Mountains Plan of Operations Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Minerals and Geology 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 approve a Plan of Operations for minerals exploration Location: Garcia Access UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Sugarloaf Road. - 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 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 12/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:09/2014 12/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT Carol Kruse 970-295-6663 ckruse@fs.fed.us 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. Page 5 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: Livo Road Special Use Authorization In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 09/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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 Carol Kruse 970-295-6663 ckruse@fs.fed.us 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 01/2015 Expected:02/2015 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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. Page 6 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Leslie McFadden 970-295-6651 lmcfadden@fs.fed.us National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Monitoring Equipment - Special use management CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to NEON for installation of monitoring equipment on Niwot Ridge and installation of a stream gauge and soil testing in Como Crk. Equipment is expected to be in place for 30-50 years. Location: Completed 07/2014 Actual: 05/27/2014 UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R73W, section 22. Niwot Ridge is located approximately 13 miles due west of Boulder, Colorado and can be accessed via State Highway 72. 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: Pryor Water Transmission Line In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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. - 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 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 12/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT Expected:09/2014 UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder County. Page 7 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Richards 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 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: Tuscarora Road Association In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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. - 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 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 07/2014 CE Expected:03/2015 06/2015 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 4, T2S, R73W. Jumbo Mountain. Page 8 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Von Mende Reciprocal Access Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 10/03/2012 Expected:08/2014 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 08/2014 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 *NEW LISTING* UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T2N, R72W, Sec. 34. Near Gold Lake. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2014 Expected:09/2014 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 District) 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 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 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. Page 9 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 CE 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: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area in proximity to camp. 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 08/2014 Expected:10/2014 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: 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. 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. District wide, as approved annually. Page 10 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) City of Greeley Cabins - Land management planning Expected Implementation In Progress: Scoping Start 05/20/2014 Expected:07/2014 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 07/2014 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: Elderhostel Special Use Authorization Decision Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one CE *NEW LISTING* Planning Status 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. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 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: Elkhorn Project EA UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Pingree Park area including Comanche Peak Wilderness. Nehalem Clark - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/09/2014 07/2014 970-295-6617 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants ncclark@fs.fed.us - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage vegetation and transportation in the Elkhorn Planning Area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36154 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Elkorn Planning Area of Canyon Lakes Ranger District. 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Various. Forest stands on the Canyon Lake Ranger District above 9000 feet. Page 11 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) Halligan-Seaman Water Management Project 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 02/01/2006 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2015 Expected:03/2017 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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) Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 Expected:09/2014 10/2014 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: Manhattan Project CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:01/2015 01/2015 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. Nehalem Clark 05/2015 - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:11/2014 970-346-5008 - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, CO. Page 12 of 23 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 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 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:09/2014 01/2016 970-295-6765 - Special area management Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 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:08/2014 08/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area. Page 13 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) Roaring Creek Project EA *NEW LISTING* 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:02/2015 970-346-5008 - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014 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:08/2014 08/2014 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 08/2014 In Progress: Expected:08/2014 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:08/2014 08/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area for hunting; District-wide for livery. Page 14 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) Tunnel Water Company Maintenance Site Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 08/2014 Expected:08/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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 Project Contact 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 11/2014 Expected:10/2014 CE 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: Western Area Power Administration (Western) Estes-Flat Iron Proposed Transmission Line Rebuild UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs. 21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir. - Special use management EIS In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/25/2013 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2014 06/2015 Expected:02/2015 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) 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT 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 Page 15 of 23 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) Eclipse Snowboard Park Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one - Special use management Cancelled N/A Project Contact N/A CE Deb Ekstrand 303-567-3024 dekstrand@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to Eclipse Snowboard Park to allow for use of removable surface rope tows and grooming of approximately 7 acres of fragmented National Forest Service parcels for ski race training. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38702 Location: Jeffery Zimmerman Private Road Special Use Permit UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - 2S, 74W, Section 34 and 35. Eclipse Snowboard Park, St. Mary's. - Special use management On Hold N/A 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: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R75W, section 2. Waldorf Area, Leavenworth Road. 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. *NEW LISTING* Location: Loveland Ski Area 2014 Projects Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 06/16/2014 Expected:07/2014 07/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT 08/2014 UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T4S R72W Section 22. Beaver Brook watershed in Jefferson County in T4S R72W S22. CE *NEW LISTING* Expected:08/2014 UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loveland Valley near Lift 7 and Loveland Basin near Lift 8. Page 16 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one New Cingular Wireless, PCS, - Special use management LLC Communication Site Lease In Progress: Scoping Start 02/03/2014 Expected:07/2014 Project Contact 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: Qwest (CenturyLink) Communication Site Lease On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District. - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A 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. 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Loch Lomond. Page 17 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests District) Xcel Powerline Construction Special Use Authorization Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Leslie McFadden 970-295-6651 lmcfadden@fs.fed.us Description: Clear Creek Ranger District is proposing to authorize the construction of a new powerline Location: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland Oil and Gas Leasing Analysis Project Contact 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) - Minerals and Geology EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 04/01/2013 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2014 Expected:11/2014 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 02/2015 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 07/2014 Expected:08/2014 09/2014 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pawnee National Grassland, Weld County. Page 18 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Beacon Landing and Indian Peaks Marina Sales Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/12/2014 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 05/2014 CE Dan Matthews 970-887-4127 dmatthews@fs.fed.us Description: The sale of these two marinas requires a special use permit transfer. Location: Climax Molybdenum Co. Henderson Mill UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marinas are located on Lake Granby in Granby, Colorado (Grand County). - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 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: Columbine Lake Trail Reroute Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2014 Expected:10/2014 10/2014 UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/13/2014 08/2014 CE Miles Miller 970-887-4126 mbmiller@fs.fed.us Description: Reroute of approximately 1/2 mile of Trail #11.1 to protect wetlands near Columbine Lake. Location: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 29, T1N R74W, 6th PM, Grand County, CO. Columbine Trail #11.1, Indian Peaks WildernessT. Page 19 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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: Extension of Second Creek Trail 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. - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/13/2014 07/2014 CE Nicholas Schade 970-887-4133 neschade@fs.fed.us Description: Extension of Second Creek Trail to join Mt. Nystrom Trail. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Second Creek above Broome Hut. 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 09/2014 Expected:12/2014 12/2014 UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 20, T1N R77W, 6th PM. South Cottonwood Communications Site. 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: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Page 20 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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: Maintenance of Vasquez Creek Trails On Hold 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. - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/13/2014 08/2014 CE Nicholas Schade 970-887-4133 neschade@fs.fed.us Description: Maintenance of trails following timber harvest operations. Location: Soda Pass Trail Reroute UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 5, T2S R75W. West of NFSR 148 "Vasquez Creek", sec. 5, T2S R75W. - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/13/2014 08/2014 CE Miles Miller 970-887-4126 mbmiller@fs.fed.us Description: Reroute of approximately 1/2 mile of Trail #120 to protect Soda Creek. Location: South Fork Trail Bridge Construction UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 10, T3N R76W. Soda Pass Trail #120. - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/13/2014 09/2014 CE Miles Miller 970-887-4126 mbmiller@fs.fed.us Description: Construction of new trail bridge across South Fork Ranch Creek on South Fork Loop Trail #97. Location: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 27, T1S R75W. South Fork Loop Trail #97 located in James Peak Protection Area. Page 21 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Three Lakes Water and Sanitation District Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 03/12/2008 Expected:12/2014 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 12/2014 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 07/2014 Expected:09/2014 09/2014 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: Upper Trail Creek Fish Habitat Improvement UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District, District-wide. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Scoping Start 06/02/2014 CE Expected:08/2014 09/2014 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 Winter Park Resort Distributed - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Antenna System at Snoasis and 970-887-4122 Lunch Rock Facilities dkbartlett@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install and operate a CE distributed antenna system at Winter Park Resort Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings. The system will enhance cellular coverage at these locations. Location: 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Page 22 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Project Name Project Purpose Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Xcel Energy Highway 40 buried gas line Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2014 CE Expected:07/2014 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 07/01/2014 02:37 am MT Page 23 of 23 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests