Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
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 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
Christopher Wehrli
303-275-5107
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.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Forestwide (excluding Projects
occurring in more than one Forest)
Columbine Gem & Mineral
Society non-commercial group
use prospecting and
"rockhounding" SUP
CE
*UPDATED*
Chris Welker
10/2008
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/10/2008
719-530-3974
- Minerals and Geology
cwelker@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: PSICC National Forest unit-wide Special Use Permit for non-commercial group activity involving casual gem and
mineral prospecting and "rockhounding".
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE
- Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Park, Pueblo, Teller. Locations
Identified on attached Special Use application and authorization Legal Description Page.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District
(excluding Forestwide)
2015 Pike and San Isabel
National Forests Special Use
Authorization Permit Renewals
CE
CE
- Special area management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
John Brown
719-553-1501
jwbrown@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authroization renewals for the San Carlos, Pikes Peak, Leadville, South Park and South Platte Ranger
Districts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47192
Location:
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger
District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso,
Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Legal description provided on attached maps. blank.
Angela Safranek
Comanche National Grasslands - Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Playa Restoration
307-326-2545
(other than forest products)
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
asafranek@fs.fed.us
CE
Description: Restore 9 playas on the Comanche National Grassland to their original hydrology by filling in the pits and sealing
the basin
Location:
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District, Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca, Las
Animas. LEGAL - Section 14, T32S, R53W.Section 7, T32S, R50W, Section 12, T33S,R49W
,Section 8, T33S, R47W,Section 18, T33S, R47W, Section 29, T33S, R47W,Section 15, T33S, R47W. Comanche
National Grassland, Baca and Las Animas Counties.
IREA Powerline Permit Renewal - Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/09/2011
CE
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Consolodate six expiring powerline permits held by Intermountain Rural Electric Association into one master permit
for a 30-year term. The existing permits cover approximately 65 miles of 7.2 / 12.5 kV electric distribution lines.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado.
COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Teller. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Locations are within IREA's
Woodland Park, Colorado service area on the Pike National Forest.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District
(excluding Forestwide)
PSICC Wildfire/Reforestation
Projects
EA
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger
District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer,
Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Pueblo, Teller. LEGAL - PSICC National Forest. Buffalo
Creek, Hayman, Hi Meadow, Mason Gulch Burns.
Pike & San Isabel National
Forest Motorized Travel
Management (MVUM) Analysis
- Road management
EIS
Description: Analysis of roads and trails on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48214
Location:
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
12/2015
Expected:11/2020
12/2020
John Dow
719-553-1476
jrdow@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger
District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer,
Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposal covers both the Pike
and San Isabel National Forests.
John Dow
04/2017
- Special area management
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2017
719-553-1476
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
jrdow@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Treat excess vegetation around identified electrical transmission line towers. Renew right-of-way permit and
approve updated operations plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47369
Location:
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake, Park.
LEGAL - See Attached Map. Select treatments along Xcel transmission line 5145 from Lake County to Park
County Colorado.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Bob Post
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
719-836-3870
- Forest products
bpost@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Reforestation efforts of the Hayman, Mason Gulch, Hi Meadow, Buffalo Creek Fires through, planting, seeding,
natural regeneration, and tsi.
Location:
Xcel Transmission Line 5145
Permit Renewal and
Transmission Line 5145
Vegetation Treatment
Project Contact
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Cimarron Ranger District
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CIM100 Merit Energy Co.
(Compressors)
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2014
Decision
Cimarron Ranger District
Expected:09/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
CE
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Merit Energy Co. recently acquired compressor stations from OXY USA Inc. The compressor stations were part of
a Forest Service Special Use Permit to OXY USA on 11/30/1998. Merit Energy has requested a special use permit
for these existing facilities.
Location:
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T33S R40W Section 6
NWNE and T32S R43W Section 33 NWSW. Cimarron National Grassland.
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
CIM101 Merit Energy Co.
(Saltwater Disposal
Wells/Pipelines)
- Special use management
CE
Description: Merit Energy Co recently acquired 4 disposal wells & 7.36 miles of associated pipelines from OXY USA Inc. The
compressor stations were authorized via USFS SU permit to OXY USA Inc 10/18/1995. Merit Energy requested SU
permit for existing facilities.
Location:
Cimaron Allotment
Management Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2014
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Disposal wells - T34S R40W
Sec 9, T34S R41W Sec 11 and T34S R42W Sec 5 & 16 Associated pipelines in T34S R40W portions of Sec
8,9,17,20,21,29;T34S R41W Sec 10,11,15,32,33 and T34S R42W Sec 5,6. Cimarron National Grassland.
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/22/2013
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
EA
Nancy Brewer
620-697-4621 620
697-3580
nbrewer@fs.fed.us
Description: To continue to permit livestock grazing on the Cimarron National Grassland using an adaptive management
strategy that will meet or move toward Forest Plan desired conditions and project specific desired conditions.
Location:
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Cimarron National Grassland.
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Lockhart Geophysical
Company, GrasslandsLockhart Wave
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Description: Lockhart Geophysical submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a 3D vibroseis seismic survey; encmopassing
approximately 1,000 acres on the Cimarron National Grassland.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/29/2014
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R43W Section
14,15,16,23,26,27,28. Cimarron National Grassland.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Nustar Logistics - CIM98
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/03/2014
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Cimarron Ranger District
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: NuStar Logistics has submitted a special use application requesting authorization to continue operating and
maintaining 4.2 miles of a natural gas pipeline.
Location:
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T35S R43W Sections
3,4,8,9,18. Cimarron National Grassland.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Colorado Interstate Gas Co. -COM 20
- Special use management
Cancelled
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Comanche Ranger District
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Upgrade existing Cathodic protection system by drilling a cathodic deep well
Location:
Equipment Investment LLC
COM 113
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Section 28, T27S,
R57W. Timpas Unit of Comanche National Grassland.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2015
Expected:11/2015
CE
01/2016
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct 3 inch poly gas pipeline approximately 10,057 feet
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - T 35S, R 46W, Sec 13.
Carrizo Unit of Comanche National Grassland.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Minnie Canyon Recreation
Fence Project
EA
*UPDATED*
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource
management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Michelle Stevens
719-383-4356
michellestevens@fs.fed
.us
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - portions of Sections 34,
35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M.,. South of La Junta, Colorado
on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland. ü portions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th
P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M
.
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 02/03/2016
02/02/2016
02/2016
Jeff Stoney
719-523-1702
jstoney@fs.fed.us
Description: Modifications to 2010 MVUM on the Comanche National Grassland
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
N/A
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Sections 34, 35 and 36, T
27S, R 56W, 6th PM,. Minnie Canyon on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland.
EA
*UPDATED*
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Comanche Ranger District
N/A
Project Contact
Michelle Stevens
09/2016
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:07/2016
719-383-4356
- Heritage resource
Comment Period Public Notice
michellestevens@fs.fed
management
03/31/2016
.us
- Road management
Description: The purpose and need of this project is to protect the Minnie Canyon area's many cultural and natural resources
Location:
Modification of 2010 MVUM for
Comanche National Grassland
Expected
Implementation
Description: install approximately 2.25 miles of fencing near Minnie Canyon. Close 0.14 miles of FSR 2187.B, 0.18 miles of
FSR 2187, and 0.12 miles of FSR 2188. Designate 5 dispersed camping areas and to incorporate a user-created
turn-around loop along Rourke Rd
Location:
Minnie Canyon Rehabilitation
Project
On Hold
Decision
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carrizo
and Timpas Units of the Comanche National Grassland.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Roger Tucker Com 112
CE
*UPDATED*
Comanche Ranger District
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Richard Bennin
10/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 10/22/2015
620-697-4621
- Special use management
rbennin@fs.fed.us
- Research and Development
Description: Inspect and upgrade existing raptor platforms. Upgrades would include the addition of sticks and branches.
Location:
Southeast Colorado Power
Association (SECPA) - COM 86
Decision
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Timpas
Unit of Comanche National Grassland.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/18/2013
Expected:08/2013
09/2013
CE
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: SECPA has submitted special use application for new communication use lease for site located in Section 7,
T31S, R46W.
Location:
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - Section 7, T31S, R46W.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Echo Canyon/Parry
Peak/Winfield AML closure
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2015
CE
Leadville Ranger District
Expected:04/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2016
Shiloh Benton
719-486-7417
shilohmbenton@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The abandoned mines will be filled to remove the hazards they pose. Typical methods of closure include backfilling
with native materials, installation of concrete and rock bulkheads, and installation of steel grates, steel panels, or
bat gates.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are 6-7
mines on Parry Peak and 4 mines at Winfield.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
LTF Triathlon Series
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
Leadville Ranger District
Expected:04/2016
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2016
David Lovato
719-486-7416
dlovato@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-Issuance of a new Special Use Permit to replace an expired permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48359
Location:
Meadow Lakes Mountain
Estates (MLME)Parshall Flume
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/09/2015
Decision
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T. 9 South, R. 80 West,
Sections. 7, 8, 9, 16 & 17. T. 9 South, R.81 West, Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 &23. T. 10 South, R.
80 West, Sections 19, 20, 28, 29. Lake and Chaffee Counties, CO.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/03/2015
Expected:01/2016
05/2016
CE
Shiloh Benton
719-486-7428
shilohmbenton@fs.fed.u
s
Description: MLME is responsible for the administration of the Plan of Augmentation, which requires the replacement of water
depletions caused by pumping consumptive use water from in-house use residential wells. They will install a
Parshall Flume to do so.
Location:
Mount Zion Communication
Improvements
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North 38°
57.705%u2019, West 106° 13.633%u2019. T12S R79W Section 29 6th PM.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/17/2015
CE
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
Shiloh Benton
719-486-7428
shilohmbenton@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has submitted an application to operate and maintain microwave antennas in
support of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) operations, used to monitor and control utility owned
water sheds.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. R79W T8S
Section 35.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Mt. Elbert Trail Project
- Recreation management
Expected
Implementation
Leadville Ranger District
Completed
Actual: 03/08/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2017
CE
*UPDATED*
Loretta McEllhiney
719-486-7444
lmcellhiney@fs.fed.us
Description: Establish sustainable trails along the three primary access routes to the summit of Mt. Elbert through realignment
and/or reconstruction. Restoration of multiple user-created paths. Trail maintenance will occur over the life of the
trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46437
Location:
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. San Isabel
National Forest, Leadville Ranger District. Project located on Mt. Elbert in Lake County, CO. Three Forest Trails:
#1480 Black Cloud, #1481 South Mt Elbert, #1484 North Mt Elbert.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
7 Bridges Trail Bridge
Replacement Project
Project Contact
- Recreation management
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:09/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2015
CE
Caitlin Cuddihy
719-553-1496
ccuddihy@fs.fed.us
Description: The project will replace two bridges on 7 bridges trail to provide the best opportunity to maintain public access to a
continuous trail corridor. This project also improves safety of Forest Service visitors and employees in a popular
recreation area.
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
project area is situated in between Mt Buckhorn and Stove Mountain and leads to Jones Park. Legal Description:
Township 14 South, Range 67 West, Sections 31 and 32.
Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Barr Trail Mountain Race 5year Recreation Event Special
Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issue 5-year recreation event permit for Barr Trail Mountain Race running race on Barr Trail from Manitou Springs
to Barr Camp and return to Manitou Springs. Race is usually held on the third Sunday in July with up to 400
participants.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2016
Expected:04/2016
06/2016
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Township 14 South,
Range 68 West, Sections 1, 2, 10 and Township 14 South, Range 69 West, Section 9. Barr Trail west of Manitou
Springs, CO on the east face of Pikes Peak.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bear Creek Watershed
Restoration Project
EA
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Janelle Valladares
09/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
719-553-1516
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
jvalladares@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management
Description: Travel management, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, and other activities in the Bear Creek
watershed and adjacent watersheds (proposed action revised in Feb 2014)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40179
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bear Creek watershed, southwest of the city of Colorado Springs.
Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Challenge Unlimited 10-year
Priority Outfitter and Guide
Permit Re-issue
- Special use management
CE
Description: Re-issue a 10-year priority outfitter and guide special use permit to conduct guided mountain bike tours on the
closed section of Gold Camp Road and lower Gold Camp Road
*UPDATED*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2016
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Township 14 South,
Range 67 West, Sections 22, 27, 32-33; Township 15 South, Range 67 West, Sections 5, 8, 16-17. Gold Camp
Road west of Colorado Springs,CO.
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Colorado Springs Utilities
Communication Site Lease
Renewal.
- Special use management
CE
Description: Re-issue lease use agreement for the operation and maintenance of communication improvements owned by
Colorado Springs Utilities for a term period through December 2020. No new disturbance if association with the
lease renewal process.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
04/2015
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - NE1/4NW1/4 of Section
18, T.14S., R.68W., 6th PM, El Paso County, Colorado. West of Colorado Springs located on the summit of Pikes
Peak.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Dunton FLPMA Private Road
Permit
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2014
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
11/2014
CE
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: To reflect property ownership change, reissue an existing permit to new owners Maragaret and Mike Dunton for
year round use and maintenance of an existing road (992 feet in length) to access private land.
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Section 2, T.11S., R.69W.,
6th P.M. The access road is located off of Teller County Road 79 near the Ridgewood subdivision north of
Woodland Park, Colorado.
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Eagle Lake Camp
Communication Restoration
Project
- Special use management
CE
Description: CenturyLink is proposing to install a 12-foot mono pole with about 162 feet of ground mounted telephone and
electric cable to replace telephone lines and communication equipment damaged during the 2012 Waldo Canyon
Fire.
Location:
Friends University FLPMA
Private Road Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2013
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - SW1/4 Section 12,
Township 13 South, Range 68 West , 6th PM. The project area is located about 8-miles northwest of Colorado
Springs off of the Rampart Range Road.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to issues a special use permit to Friends University for year round use and maintenance of an existing
road (approximately 1,250 feet in length)to access private land.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portion of Section 4, T.
13 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. The access road is near Green Mountain Falls about 1-mile east of Highway 24 in an
area known as Lofland Gulch.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Grbic FLPMA Private Road
Permit
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2015
CE
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a special use road permit that expires in December 2014 to Mr. and Mrs.
Grbic to use and maintain a driveway to access private land. The existing driveway length across National Forest
is approximately 145 feet
Location:
IREA - Carroll Lakes Powerline
Rebuild Project
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - SE1/4 Section 17, T.12S.,
R.70W., 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado. The private driveway is located off of County Road 51 approximately 6
miles north of Divide, Colorado.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
CE
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Intermountain Rural Electric Association is proposing to reconstruct an existing 7.2 powerline. The project length
of the project is approximately 0.85 miles on National Forest within an existing right-of-way.
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Portions of
section 9, 10, 19 and 20, T.12 S., R. 68 W., 6th PM. The project area begins in Woodland Park Colorado on
private land and continues north across Rampart Range Road to the Carroll Lakes subdivision.
IREA West Creek to Trout Creek - Special use management
Ranch 7.2 kV Powerline Rebuild
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Rebuild an existing 7.2 kV overhead powerline segment approximately 7,819 feet in length within existing 20' wide
right-of-way.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Portions of Section 20,
21, 29 and 30 of T. 10 S., T. 69 W. 6th P.M. Beginning in the community of West Creek and continuing east to
Rainbow Falls Park.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pikes Peak Highway Permit
Amendment No. 4
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
CE
John Brown
740-534-6500
jwbrown@fs.fed.us
Description: Constructing a multi-event parking area adjacent to Pikes Peak Highway. Conversion of the staging area for the
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race to a paved surface. Area proposed for parking is approximately 2.1
acres.
Location:
Pikes Peak Summit Complex.
EA
Jeff Hovermale
10/2016
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2016
719.477.4201
- Heritage resource
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
management
- Special use management
- Facility management
Description: The City of Colorado Springs proposes to reconstruct facilities on the summit of Pikes Peak. The project
emphasizes protection of heritage resources and the National Historic Landmark status, alpine tundra restoration
and interpretive elements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47229
Location:
Rampart Gravel Pit
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 18, T. 13
S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. Location is mile post 7 of the Pikes Peak Highway. Intersection of Pikes Peak Highway and
the access road into Catamount Reservoirs.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 7
and 18, T. 14 S., R. 68 W., 6th Principal Meridian, El Paso County, Colorado. The project area is located west of
Colorado Springs on the summit of Pikes Peak. Access to the summit of Pikes Peak from Cascade, Colorado via
the 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway to the summit.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Jeff Hovermale
719-477-4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing to harvest less than 25,000 cubic yards of gravel to complete dam
inprovmenets at Northfield and Nichols dams. The gravel originated in the mid-1970 from Rampart Reservoir
construction project
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portion of section 26
and 35, T 12 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 1/2 mile east of Rampart Reservoir.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Jeff Hovermale
Replacement of bridge with
- Watershed management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
bottomless culvert across Trout - Special use management
719.477.4201
Creek on NFSR 339.
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
- Road management
CE
Description: Forest Service proposes an amendment of Forest road special use permit issued to Trout Creek Road Users
Association for installation of bottomless culvert.
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Section 34, Township 11
South, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado. The area is located about 5 miles north of Woodland
Park, Colorado using NFSR 339.C.
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Rideout Property Owners
Association FLPMA Forest
Road Easement
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization to replace an existing authorization that expires in December 2014.
The authorization is for the use and maintenance of Forest Road 365 to access private lands.
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of Section 36,
T.11S., R.70W., and Sections 1 and 12, T.12S., R.70W.,6th P.M. Forest Road 365 is located in the Manchester
Creek area approximately 8 miles north of Divide, Colorado.
Michael Welker
Tussock Moth Management and - Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2016
06/2016
Control
719-553-1515 719Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
(other than forest products)
553-1400
CE
mtwelker@fs.fed.us
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Proposal to implement control measures to slow the spread of tussock moth and minimize vegetation impacts on
National Forest System Lands along the Wildland Urban Interface adjacent to Colorado Springs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49032
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - T14S, R67W, Sec 28
and 33; T15S, R67W, Sec 10, 15, and 16. Wildland Urban Interface west and south of the City of Colorado
Springs.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Upper Monument Creek
EIS
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Pikes Peak Ranger District
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/28/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2015
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
04/2016
Carin Vadala
719-477-4216
carinevadala@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to effectively treat up to 25,000 acres within the 67,000 acre analysis area. Combinations
of mechanical thinning with product removal, mastication, hand thinning, and prescribed fire will move toward the
desired conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44012
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The Upper Monument Creek and West Monument Creek drainages are north and west of Colorado Springs along
the Rampart Range.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bald Mountain - West
EA
*UPDATED*
Browns Creek Seasonal
Closure
- Forest products
Cancelled
N/A
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Hazardous fuel reduction, forest health, and travel management.
Andrew White
719-530-2157
awwhite@fs.fed.us
http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T14S, R79W, sections 27,
28, 33, 34 and T15S, R79W, sections 3, 10, 11. San Isabel N.F., Salida R.D.
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Ben Lara
760-924-5509
blara@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement Forest Order winter seasonal closure to wheeled vehicles and snowmobiles on FSR 272
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
N/A
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Web Link:
CE
*UPDATED*
Salida Ranger District (excluding
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec.11, T51N, R7E
NM P.M. Chaffee County, CO. Junction of FSR 272 & FSR 274.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cascade Canyon Interpretive
Trail System
- Recreation management
Completed
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
Actual: 01/15/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Brett Beasley
719-530-3953
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately one mile of trail, new construction of 800 feet, reconstruction of 1,000 feet. 8 miles west of Nathrop,
CO off CR 162.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45779
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. USGS quad
Mt. Antero, Sec 28, T15S, R79W, 6th P.M. Chaffee County, CO.
Sam Schroeder
719-539-3591
sschroeder@fs.fed.us
Cleveland Mountain Forest
Health and Fuel Reduction
Project
- Forest products
- Fuels management
CE
Description: Forest Health and Fuel Reduction Project on Cleveland Mountain on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32499
*UPDATED*
Location:
Colorado Trail #1776 at Fooses
Creek
Cancelled
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2010
Expected:04/2016
05/2017
Ben Lara
719-530-3955
blara@fs.fed.us
Description: Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 4.5 miles of trail. The new proposed 4.5 miles of trail will be
within USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23179
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
N/A
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T49N, R8E, Sections
19,20,29,30,31,32,. Cleveland Mountain SW of Poncha Springs, Colorado on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC.
CE
*UPDATED*
N/A
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 36, T. 50 N., R. 6 E.,
NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO
Sections 1, 2, 11, 26 & 35 T. 49 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO. PSICC, Salida Ranger District at
Continental Divide National Scenic trail #531 and Junction of Colorado Trail #1776 at South Fooses Creek.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cottonwood Gulch Trails Reroute/Construction
- Recreation management
Completed
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
Actual: 12/19/2012
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2013
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Cottonwood Gulch is at W1/2
Sec. 23, & E 1/2 Sec.27, T50N, R9E, NM P.J. Chaffee County, CO. Cottonwood Gulch.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/15/2016
02/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spruce creek
drainage, on SFSR 212.
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 01/04/2008
05/2008
Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action involves the improvement to and reconstruction of an existing National Forest System Road
(NFSR225A), in order to access private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Access to an inholding off of NFSR 212 in the Spruce Creek drainage. The driveway will be 256 feet long by 12
feet wide. The driveway exists, this effort is to get it under permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44600
Location:
Eve FLPMA Private Driveway
Easement
Jennifer Ebert
719-530-3955
blara@fs.fed.us
Description: The project includes potential trail re-routes, construction and maintenance of existing user created trails located
in portions of Cottonwood Gulch on the Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
Eagle Unlimited, LLC, private
driveway special use permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - N ¿, Section 2, & SW ¿,
SW¿, Section 35, T50N, R6E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. N ¿, Section 2, & SW ¿, SW¿, Section 35,
T50N, R6E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
Monarch Mountain Ski Area
Maintenance Building
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Brett Beasley
04/2016
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
719-530-3953
- Special area management
Scoping Start 02/22/2016
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
- Facility management
Description: Construction of a new 40' x 125' maintenance building because existing shed is not large enough to both maintain
vehicles as well house the vehicles to keep out of weather.
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 8 T. 49N, R. 6 E.,
SW 1/4 6th NMPM., Chaffee County, CO
UTM %u2013 Zone 13N 4263603, 383961
. Monarch Pass (Hwy 50)
Monarch Colorado
.
Neal Weierbach
719-553-1510
nweierbach@fs.fed.us
O'Haver Lake Campground and
Day Use Area Capital
Investment Project
- Recreation management
- Facility management
CE
Description: This project focuses on the renovation and re-construction of this 29 unit campground and the adjoining day-use
facilities. New site furniture, an improved water system, level camping spurs, tent pads, new toilets, trail
improvements are all include
Location:
Pomeroy Gulch Morley Bridge
Stabilization
On Hold
N/A
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM, T48n, R7e, sec 12.
Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest.
- Heritage resource
management
Cancelled
N/A
CE
*NEW LISTING*
N/A
Meghan Mulholland
719-486-0749
mmulholland@fs.fed.us
Description: Stabilization of historic railroad bridge abutments
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
N/A
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM T. 51N R5E
Section13. Pomeroy Gulch, Chalk Creek.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
Poncha Loop Management
Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Brett Beasley
719-530-3953
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop a recreation facility for approximately 10 vehicles to park. Develop/construct approximately 300 yards of
new motorized singletrack trail. Also analyze 1 mile of existing two-track for motorized use.
Location:
Re-issuance of District special
event special use permits.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T49N, R8E, Sec 5,7,8; T50N,
R8E, Sec 17,18,19,20. Salida RD, PSICC, southwest of Poncha Springs, CO.
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Lisa Corbin
06/2017
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2016
719-530-3956
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
lcorbin@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
03/21/2016
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Mechanical and prescribed fire treatments in mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and aspen. Management of recreation
opportunities including disperse camping and re-routes of the Rainbow Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=17233
Location:
Porter Gulch T.H.
Decision
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T48N, R10E, Section 7,
Section 13. Porter gulch, Salida RD.
Tambi Gustafson
07/2009
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 06/01/2009
719-530-3978
- Special area management
tgustafson@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: The re-issuance of temporary special event permits on the Salida Ranger District for May 1, 2008 - November 1,
2008 summer season. These permits will utilize less than 5 contiguous acres. Approximately 11 events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Salida Ranger District. Salida
Ranger District.
Tambi Gustafson
719-530-3978
tgustafson@fs.fed.us
Re-issuence of summer
outfitter / guide special use
permits.
- Special use management
CE
Description: Re-issuence of temporary special use permits. 2008 season dates approximately May 1 - November 1.
Approximately 35 permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
*UPDATED*
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. Salida Ranger District.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Chris Welker
Reinstatement of Seasonal
12/2010
- Land management planning
Completed
Actual: 04/07/2010
Gate Closure to Fourmile Travel - Recreation management
719-530-3974
Management Area
cwelker@fs.fed.us
- Road management
CE
Description: Reinstatement of a seasonal gate closure to protect big game winter range habitat, and limit excessive mud
*UPDATED*
season wear and tear on specific full-sized vehicle roads and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) system trails in the
Fourmile Travel Management Area.
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Fourmile Travel Management
Area - PSICC/Salida Ranger District. Fourmile Travel Management Area - PSICC/Salida Ranger District.
Chris Welker
Sangre Decristo Cellular, Inc.
06/2010
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/23/2010
Communications Lease Re719-530-3974
issuance Bald Mountain Facility
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) proposes to
CE
reissue a Communications Lease to Sangre Decristo Cellular, Inc. (dba) Verizon Wireless, authorizing an existing
*UPDATED*
cellular communications facility.
Location:
South Cottonwood Creek
Bridge Replacement
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 27, T. 14 S., R. 79
W., 6th Principle Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado. Section 27, T. 14 S., R. 79 W., 6th Principle Meridian,
Chaffee County, Colorado.
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/21/2016
Expected:05/2016
07/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Replacing bridge over South Cottonwood Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=49006
Location:
South Fooses/Colorado Trail
Reroute
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 10 miles
southwest of Buena Vista.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/08/2011
Expected:04/2016
06/2017
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Brett Beasley
(719) 530-3953
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Reroute several sections of fall line trail on the S.Fooses section of the Colorado Trail
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Ronald Reeder
719-530-3972
ronaldcreeder@fs.fed.u
s
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colorado
Trail segment from Hwy 50 up the S. Fooses Drainage to the Continental Divide Trail.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Projects occurring in more than one District)
UAWCD Reservoir Analysis
EIS
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
- Special use management
Completed
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
San Carlos Ranger District
Actual: 02/13/2014
06/2014
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: re-issue a special use permit for the use of 499 acres of livestock areas on National Forest System lands on the
San Carlos Ranger District
Location:
Black Hills Energy, Inc.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - 1.) Section 5,T50N,R6E,NM
P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 2.) Section 29,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 3.) Section
12,T48N,R8E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. 1.) North Fork reservoir 2.) Boss Lake 3.) O'Haver Lake / all
facilities located in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Ben Lara
12/2017
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:08/2017
719-530-3955
- Recreation management
NOI in Federal Register
blara@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
03/16/2007
- Watershed management
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
- Special use management
Register 04/2016
Description: EIS level analysis to authorize the issuance of term Special Use Permits to the Upper Arkansas Water
Conservancy District (UAWCD) in order to operate and maintain the North Fork, Boss, and O'Haver water storage
facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21520
Location:
Billington Ranch Livestock
Areas
Decision
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Custer
County.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit SAN400901 for a power transmission line
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Fremont. T20S, R70W 6th P.M. adn T20S
R71W 6th P.M.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
East - Central Wet Mountain
EA
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
On Hold
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
San Carlos Ranger District
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Michael Picard
719-530-3958
mpicard@fs.fed.us
Description: Conduct Fuels and Vegetation Treatments - Designed to reduce the threat of catastrophic fire and restore forest
conditions.
Location:
Locke Mountain ( Fuels)
EA
Michael Picard
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
719-269-8700
- Vegetation management
mpicard@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatments, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping followed-up by
prescribed fire
Location:
San Carlos Outfitter - Guide
Permit Reissue
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Pueblo. LEGAL - T21SW68S3032,T21S69WS17,19-21,25-36,T21S70WS23-26,34-36,t22S68WS3-10,15-22,27-32,T22S69WS1-29,3236,T23S68WS5-8,17-20,27-34,T23S69wS1-18,21-27,35-36,T23S70WS11-15,22-24,T24S68WS4-9,1621,27,34,T24S69. East-Central Wet Mouintain Area i.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont. LEGAL - T20S,R71W.,
Section 25, T20S,R70W., Section 28,29,30,31,32,33, and 34. T21S, R70W., Section 4,5,6,8, and 9. 15 miles
South East of Canon City.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 03/17/2016
05/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Convert 20 Outfitter and Guide Transitional Priority Special Use Permits to 10 Year Priority Permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29529
Location:
San Isabel Electric - Spradley
Road
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. San Carlos Ranger Distsrict.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW - Buried Power Line
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Spanish Peak area. T31S, R69W.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
San Isabel Electric, SAN402403
- Special use management
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
San Carlos Ranger District
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: San Isabel Electric Association, Inc. Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Renew Permit
Location:
San Isabel Electric, SAN402404
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. T27S R 72W 6th P.M.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: San Isabel Electric Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Remewal Permit
Location:
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Different area on the district. T.31S. R.69W. 6th PM.
Sangre De Cristo Electric - SAN - Special use management
401610
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW Power Trans Line -Permit number SAN 401610
Location:
Sangre De Cristo Electrict SAN 401614
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Different area on the district. T44S, R73W.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW, Power Trans Line
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Different area on the district. T44S, R73W.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Sheep Mountain Project
- Special use management
CE
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
San Carlos Ranger District
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/16/2015
Expected:06/2015
Project Contact
07/2015
John Baumchen
575-374-9652
jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
Description: Zonge Inc. submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical survey at seven locations on the
San Carlos Ranger District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46797
Location:
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Huerfano. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
South Wet Mountains, Spanish Peaks Areas.
Slide Mountain - Range
Allotment Management
Planning
- Grazing management
EA
Description: Update of range allotment management plan for the Slide Mtn. - Cattle and Horse allotment.
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Michael Picard
719-530-3959
mpicard@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - T.27S,R71W.,
SECTION 31 & 32, T.28S.,R72W., SECTION 4,5, AND 6. APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES SOUTH WEST OF
GARDNER, COLORADO.
Ron Torretta
719-269-8537
rtorretta@fs.fed.us
Slide Mountain Parks - Wildlife
Habitat Enhancement
Prescribed Burn
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Description: Prescribed burning in approximately 110 acres of montane meadows to improve wildlife habitat for big game and
other wildlife species.
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - Township 27S, Range
71W, Sections 31 and 32; Township 28S, Range 71W, Sections 3 and 4. Approximately 12 miles southwest of
Gardiner, Colorado.
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Special Uses Permit
Reissuances. Expired Existing
Permits
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an existing or expired special use
authorization when the only changes are administrative.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010
Expected:12/2010
01/2012
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas,
Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger District.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Badger Flats Management
Project
- Recreation management
- Road management
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
South Park Ranger District
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/21/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2015
Expected:07/2016
Project Contact
07/2016
Josh Voorhis
970-638-4516
jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to the existing Forest road system within the Badger Flats
management area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48069
Location:
Echo-Beaver Fuels Treatment
Project
CE
Mike Hessler
11/2015
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
719-836-2031
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 08/17/2012
mhessler@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: Approximately 1750 acres of NF lands, consisting of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and grass/shrub lands, will be
analyzed for fuels mitigation treatments to reduce risk to two subdivisons and other private land parcels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39311
Location:
Gold Prospectors of Colorado
Beaver Creek Placer Mine
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Badger
Flats is located just northwest of Lake George, CO.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Township 13S, Range
72W, sections 26, 27, 28, 33, 34 & 35; and Township 14S, Range 72 W, sections 2, 3 & 4. 6th PM,
Park County, CO. It's located 8 miles SW of Lake George, CO; south of Park Cty Rd. 98 and east of Park Cty Rd.
100.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Kristen Sexton
719-836-3857
ksexton@fs.fed.us
Description: Group and club activity authorizing small scale placer mining using gold pans, sluice boxes and smaller motorized
dredges. Occasional backhoe use.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 8 of
Township 9 South Range 77 West. Beaver Creek approximately five miles North of the town of Fairplay, Colorado
off of Forest Service Road 659.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
South Park Ranger District
Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Jefferson Lake Dam
Rehabilitation Project - City of
Aurora
- Special use management
CE
Description: City of Aurora Water Resources Division requests an amendment to their special use permit to add rip-rap on the
upstream face of Jefferson Lake dam, enlarge spillway, extend outlet pipe, level dam crest and extend the toe of
the dam.
Location:
LGPD #2 Plan of Operations
N/A
N/A
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sec 10, 11, T7S, R76W,
6th PM. Approximately 25 miles NE of Fairplay, Colorado, on Hwy 285, County Rd 35 and 37.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
On Hold
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/28/2015
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:03/2016
07/2016
Amy Titterington
719-836-2031
amyjtitterington@fs.fed.
us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite,
smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48713
Location:
Lake George Area Fuels
Management project
EA
*UPDATED*
Josh Voorhis
06/2017
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2017
970-638-4516
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 08/2016
jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The objective of this project is primarily hazardous fuels mitigation through prescribed burning and mechanical
thinning. Most locations involve WUI. Other benefits may include: firewood, minor commercial forest products &
wildlife habitat imps
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 17.
Crystal Creek mining area.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
general area is around Lake George - extending north to Webber Park and south to Fish Creek.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lovely Lisa Plan of Operations
- Minerals and Geology
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
South Park Ranger District
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/28/2016
Expected:03/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2016
*NEW LISTING*
Amy Titterington
719-836-2031
amyjtitterington@fs.fed.
us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite,
smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48712
Location:
Michigan Creek Aquatic
Organsim Passage
CE
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 3.
Crystal Creek mining area.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/05/2014
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
Michael Welker
719-553-1515 719553-1400
mtwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace a poorly placed, undersized, and damaged culvert at the intersection of Michigan Creek and County Road
(FSR) 54 to improve aquatic organism passage while reducing sedimentation.
Location:
Puma City Plan of Operations
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Michigan Creek Fish Passage Project is located in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 28 at T.7S, R.76W, Park
County, Colorado.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2016
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:03/2016
05/2016
Amy Titterington
719-836-2031
amyjtitterington@fs.fed.
us
Description: The proposal is to authorize the operator a plan of operations for mining. The operator proposes to use hand tools
to excavate and develop a previously back-filled mine shaft.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48711
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 5.
north of Pulver Gulch which is 7.5 miles NW of Lake George.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
Description: reissuing lease to Quest for another 10 year period, no change in scope
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
South Park Ranger District
Quest Communication Tower
Lease Reissue - Sacramento
Ridge
Location:
Expected
Implementation
N/A
Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW.
Sacramento Ridge Communication site.
Josh Voorhis
970-638-4516
jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
Return National Forest System
Road (NFSR) 669.2c to
Administrative Status
- Recreation management
- Road management
EA
Description: Changing National Forest System Road (FSR) 669.2c from maintenance level 1 open to the public motorized to
maintenance level 1 USFS administration. FSR 669.2c will remain open to non-motorized recreation opportunities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47687
Location:
Road Permits South Park
Ranger District
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S. R77W. Section 9.
T9S. R77W. Section 9. Also, see attached map.
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2014
CE
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
Shiloh Benton
719-486-7417
shilohmbenton@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The South Park Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron & Comanche National
Grasslands is accepting comments on a proposal granting four road permits to private inholdings located within
Forest Service lands in Park Co
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. CR 23, CR
77, CR 46, CR 39.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Rock Creek Restoration and
Trailhead Relocation
EA
*NEW LISTING*
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Expected
Implementation
South Park Ranger District
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/23/2016
Expected:03/2017
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2017
Kristen Meyer
719-836-3860
kristenemeyer@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The project will relocate the Rock Creek trailhead to the Colorado Trail junction on NFSR 133 for sustainability.
NFSRs 814 and 133 would be closed beyond the trailhead. Restoration activities will take place along the Rock
Creek riparian corridor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49222
Location:
Sheep Mountain Management
Project
Decision
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of the
town of Jefferson (approx. 6 miles), near the NW edge of the Lost Creek Wilderness.
- Recreation management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/20/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2016
Expected:08/2016
08/2016
Joseph Carlson
719-836-2031
josephcarlson@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to some of the existing National Forest System Trails
(NFST) and National Forest System Roads (NFSR) within the Sheep Mountain Management Project Area to
support sustainable recreation practices.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48896
Location:
Steel Rose Plan of Operations
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T10S R78W S9-11, 14-16,
22-24. Sheep Mountain Area - southwest of Fairplay.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/10/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Amy Titterington
719-836-2031
amyjtitterington@fs.fed.
us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator to mine for gold and silver using mechanized equipment.
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T11S R73W section 21.
approximately 2 miles southwest of LaSalle Pass in Park County, CO.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Tie Hack Road to Trail
Conversion (FSR 182)
- Recreation management
- Road management
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
South Park Ranger District
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/06/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2015
Expected:01/2016
Project Contact
08/2017
Sheila Lamb
719-836-2031
slamb@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would convert an existing Forest Service System Road (182) into a Forest Service System Trail (182)
and restore a number of road-related resource issues. The existing trailhead parking area would be clearly
defined and signs installed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48261
Location:
Verizon Tower Lease Renewal Sacramento Ridge
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T10S R77W S18 and T10S
R78W S2&13. 2.5 miles southwest of Fairplay off County Road 18.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
Description: renewal of 10-year lease which expires 12-31-2012
Location:
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW.
Sacramento Ridge communication site.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Camp Elim/Long Meadow
Ranch Land Exchange Joint
Venture
- Land acquisition
EA
South Platte Ranger District
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/29/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 11/2015
Expected:01/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
01/2016
Lisa Heagley
303-275-5624
lheagley@fs.fed.us
Description: Assembled Land exchange on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Approximately 307 acres of federal land
in exchange for 493 acres of private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/psicc/landmanagement/projects
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Douglas, Jefferson, Park, Teller.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. See Maps on Website.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Colorado Mile High Clam &
Lobster Club
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
South Platte Ranger District
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/17/2014
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2015
CE
Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue an authorization for a new term for the operation and maintenance of existing facilities, parking, and road
access utilized during an annual weekend long gathering of up to 500 persons by CMHCLC. The permitted area is
approximately 4.25 acres
Web Link: http://www.milehighclambake.org/
Location:
Corral Creek and Molly Gulch
Culvert Replacement
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T8S, R69W, Sec 4.
Adjacent to Bear Cree and approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Moonridge, CO just north of Douglas County
Route 67.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
CE
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Caitlin Cuddihy
719-553-1496
ccuddihy@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of the culverts at Corral Creek and Molly Gulch with new drainage structures better able to
accommodate fish passage and limit sediment transport.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47814
Location:
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Corral
Creek Legal Location (Township, Range, Section(s)): T 11 S, R 71 W, Sect. 6
Molly Gulch Legal Location (Township, Range, Section(s)): T 10 S, R 71 W, Sect. 9
.
Crossons-Longview
Environmental Assessment
Forest Restoration Project
EA
Kris Heiny
10/2015
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
303-275-5636
- Vegetation management
Notice of Initiation 03/14/2014
kheiny@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 05/2014
Description: The South Platte Ranger District of the Pike National Forest is proposing to treat up to 10,000 forested acres in
Jefferson and Park counties. The project would restore portions of the Crossons-Longview area to more historic
conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL T.7S.,R.70W.:SEC.21-29,31-36; T.7S.,R.71W.:SEC.31-36; T.7S.,R.72W.:SEC.29, 32-36; T.8S.,R.71W.:SEC.19,16-18; T.8S.,R.72W.:SEC.1-4,10-14,23-24. The analysis area lies along the Districts northern boundary
between the communities of Bailey and South Platte. The analysis area covers approximately 15,000 acres.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Crossons-Longview Forest
Restoration Project
EA
South Platte Ranger District
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Matthew Schweich
09/2015
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2015
303-275-5615
(other than forest products)
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014
mschweich@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Forest restoration, fuels management, and other actions to improve forest health and reduce watershed risk.
Location:
Douglas County Public Works
Weather Stations
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest System lands in the North Fork of the South Platte River watershed.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 10/03/2013
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment utilized to monitor weather events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42663
Location:
Hall Valley Road Association
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Watersheds surrounding the Hayman Fire recovery area.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
Kimberly Nguyen
303-275-5018
kimberlynguyen@fs.fed.
us
Description: Propose to issue a special use authorization to the Hall Valley South Side Road Association for a new term to
allow continued use and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands.
Location:
High Country Travel and
Recreation Analysis
EA
Matthew Schweich
09/2015
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2015
303-275-5615
- Recreation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2013
mschweich@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: Considers changes to travel management and the range of available recreation activities. Seeks to provide a
variety of travel and recreation opportunities compatible with the subalpine and alpine environment of the analysis
area.
Location:
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UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Park
County Road 60; Forest Service Road 120.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Jefferson, Park. LEGAL Not Applicable. Generally all District lands west of Bailey, excluding Wilderness, including the Guanella Pass,
Harris Park, and Kenosha Pass areas.
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Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
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(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
High Country Travel and
Recreation Management
- Recreation management
- Road management
South Platte Ranger District
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
CE
Expected
Implementation
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2015
Lisa Heagley
303-275-5624
lheagley@fs.fed.us
Description: Modify existing travel management system and to better define and implement recreation opportunities to
accommodate a range of current and anticipated uses while providing balance with the protection of the resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46933
Location:
Horse Creek Restoration
CE
Brian Banks
07/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:06/2015
303-275-5638
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 06/11/2015
bbanks@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: The USFS proposes to conduct soil stabilization and stream restoration work to reduce erosion and sedimentation
and improve wildlife habitat in the Horse and Camp Creek watersheds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/landmanagement/projects/?cid=stelprd3838781
Location:
IREA Deckers Highway 126
Powerline Rebuild
CE
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
project is located southeast of Deckers in T9S, R70W, Sec(s)21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,33,34,35,36 and T10S
R70W, Sec(s) 1,2,3,4,10,and 11 6th prime meridian.
Brandon Mitchell
02/2016
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2016
303-275-5629
(other than forest products)
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 2.5 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the
Deckers Highway 126 area. On other lands an additional 1.2 miles would be rebuilt as part of the project.
Location:
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UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Park. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. NF on the South Platte RD that lie north & west of Bailey, CO including the area around Harris Park,
Shawnee, south side of Guanella Pass, Geneva Ck, Hall Valley, Beaver Ck & north Kenosha Pass.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T9S, R70W,
Sec(s)19,20,21,29,30 and T9S, R71W, Sec(s)25, 6th PM. Approximately 3 miles west of Deckers, CO.
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Planning Status
Decision
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(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
IREA Flying G to Stoney Pass
Powerline Rebuild
CE
CE
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T9S, R71W, Sec(s)
10,15,21,22,28,33,34, 6th PM. Approximately 6 miles west of Deckers, CO.
Brandon Mitchell
11/2015
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
303-275-5629
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 08/27/2015
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 1.4 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the
Stump Road to Lucky Stars Ranch area. On other lands an additional 1.1 miles would be rebuilt as part of the
project.
Location:
Long Hollow Bypass Trail
South Platte Ranger District
Project Contact
Brandon Mitchell
02/2016
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2016
303-275-5629
(other than forest products)
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
Description: IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 2.6 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the
Flying G to Stoney Pass area. On other lands an additional 2.1 miles would be rebuilt as part of the project.
Location:
IREA Stump Road to Lucky
Stars Ranch Powerline Rebuild
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T10S, R70W,
Sec(s)22,26,27,35,36, 6thPM. Approximately 1.5 miles west of Westcreek, CO.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
Scott Dollus
303-275-5626
sdollus@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 2 miles of new trail construction to connect trail 770 to an existing section of trail 770. This will allow
users of the trail to avoid riding the Long Hollow road.
Location:
Private Road Access
Authorizations
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rampart Range - Douglas County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2015
CE
Expected:11/2015
01/2016
Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to issue three special use authorizations (Adams, Myers, Peters) for a new term to allow continued use
and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46487
Location:
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UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - T6S, R73W,
Sec21 & T8S, R71W, Sec18. Adams & Peters = Deer Creek; Myers = Morrison Creek.
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Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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