Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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 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
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2014
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia
Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak
Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Eagle, El Paso,
Gunnison, Park, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 2014 route is on the White River, Gunnison, Pike, San
Isabel and Arapahoe National Forests.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Tennessee Creek Vegetation
Management Project
EA
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/19/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:09/2014
11/2014
Lisa Corbin
719-486-7447
lcorbin@fs.fed.us
Description: The project will include vegetation management for insect and disease, as well as wildfire mitigation. The project
includes treatments that will improve wildlife habitat, watersheds and closes non system routes in the project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30294
Location:
UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle,
Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Halfmoon Creek drainage north to the Mt Zion area including Turquoise Lake &
Tennessee Pass area (includes Ski Cooper).
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
Chris Welker
10/2008
- Special use management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2008
719-530-3974
- Minerals and Geology
Scoping Start 09/10/2008
Actual: 09/10/2008
cwelker@fs.fed.us
- Recreation 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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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.
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National Grasslands
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Forestwide (excluding Projects
occurring in more than one Forest)
PSICC Oil and Gas Leasing
Analysis EIS
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/20/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
John Dow
719-553-1476
jrdow@fs.fed.us
Description: The PSICC is analyzing the Forests and Grasslands to determine oil and gas leasing availability.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/psicc/oilandgas
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33788
Location:
UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE
- Colorado, Kansas. COUNTY - Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Las
Animas, Park, Pueblo, Teller, Morton. LEGAL - See Forest Map. Entire Pike and San Isabel National Forests and
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District
(excluding Forestwide)
IREA Powerline Permit Renewal - Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 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
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:
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 and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Anadarko E&P Onshore
LLC (Electrical Installations)
Project Contact
- Special use management
CE
Cimarron Ranger District
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 07/10/2013
Expected:10/2013
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2013
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC is proposing to install approx 3.3 miles of undeground electrical cable to provide
electricity to seven gas wells located within the CNG.Majority of the cables is located within Federal Oil/Gas lease
boundaries.
Location:
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R43W Section 17
& 20; T34S R42W Section 5,6,7 & 8; T33S R40W Sections 21,28 & 29. Cimarron National
Grssland.
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Anadarko Gathering Company
LLC(AGCL) CIM85 Master
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Anadarko Gathering Company LLC, formerly Anadarko Gathering Company, has requested the FS to issue a
Master Special Use Permit, consolidating 3 existing special use permits and gas pipelines (approx 231 miles).This
is an admin action.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 07/10/2013
Expected:10/2013
10/2013
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
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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)
Cimaron Allotment
Management Project
- Grazing management
Decision
Cimarron Ranger District
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/22/2013
Expected:12/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
01/2015
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:
Colorado Interstate Gas Co -CIM58, Amend #1
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Cimarron National Grassland.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2013
Expected:01/2014
02/2014
CE
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: CIG is requesting to install 2 deep hole cathidc anode ground systems within the Boehm Storage Field. Boehm#8
300 ft cathodic cable and a rectifier. Boehm#47 300 ft cathodic cable, 1,400 ft electrical cable and a rectifier.
Location:
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Boehm#8 T33S R42W
Section 26 NW 1/4 and Boehm#47 T33S R42W Section 14 SE 1/4. Cimarron National Grassland.
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Low G-1 Salt water disposal
well and assoicated access
road FDR 615.J
- Road management
CE
Description: Merit Energy plugged & abandoned the Low G-1 salt water well. The access rd (FDR 615.J)is .1 mile and a
public road. The USFS is proposing to reclaim/obliterate the rd and close it to the public. Then removed it from the
MVUM when updated.
Location:
XTO Energy Inc. CIM92
Expected:10/2013
10/2013
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T33S R40W Section 6 SE
NW. Cimarron National Grassland.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 07/10/2013
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/17/2013
Expected:10/2013
10/2013
Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: XTO Energy Inc. recently became the designated operator for a saltwater pipeline system formerly operated by
ExxonMobil Oil Corporation. The special use permit authorized 3.14 miles of saltwater pipelines. This is an
administrative action.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R39W Sections 5 and
9. 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)
Athens Allotment Pipeline
Project
EA
EA
Comanche Ranger District
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Kurt Staton
09/2013
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2013
307-358-1642
- Vegetation management
215 Comment Period Legal
kstaton@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Notice 08/02/2012
Description: Trench and bury approximately 0.6 miles of new water pipeline to provide water to an existing livestock water tank
in the Athens allotment. The majority of the project will occur in the adjacent Bandito Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39977
Location:
Minnie Canyon Recreation
Fence Project
Decision
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec 11, T33S,
R47W. Athens Allotment on the Carrizo Unit.
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource
management
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 04/11/2011
Expected:09/2013
12/2013
Michelle Stevens
719-383-4356
michellestevens@fs.fed
.us
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:
Southeast Colorado Power
Association (SECPA) - COM 86
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/18/2013
Expected:08/2013
CE
09/2013
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)
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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Leadville Ranger District
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Crescent Mine shaft closure
and rehabilitation
- Minerals and Geology
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Leadville Ranger District
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Bill Mulholland
719-486-7411
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
Description: Closure of an abandoned mine shaft 5 feet wide and 20 feet deep at the Crescent Mine. Native material will be
brought in to fill mine shaft. Includes associated road rehabilitation and reroute.
Location:
Cresent Mining Camp access
road
Project Contact
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T. 12,S., R. 81 W., Sec 23.
Project is located up the Clear Creek Drainage at the Crescent Mine Site/Cabins, commonly known as Rockdale.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Bill Mulholland
719-486-7411
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate the first 400 feet of Forest System Road 381 (Clohsey Lake). Purpose of the relocation is to provide
public safety while renting the cabins at Cresent Mining Camp.
Location:
Issuance of two Outfitter Guide
- Special Use Permits.
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T 81, R 12, Sec 23. FSR
381.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
CE
David Lovato
719-486-7416
dlovato@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issuance of Outfitter Guide Special Use Permits: 1.)Carmichael Training Systems - mountain bike training
camp - with 300 Service days on system roads and trails. 2.)Water Walker Guiding- fishing on Twin and
Turquoise Lakes with 350 service days.
Location:
Leadville Forest Products
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carmichael Turquoise Lake Lodge Pole Flats, 2. ) Water Walker Guides - Twin Lakes.
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Lisa Corbin
719-486-7447
lcorbin@fs.fed.us
Description: The U.S. Forest Service proposes to issue special authorizations to gather forest products for personal or special
use.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. District-wide.
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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)
Mount Massive Wilderness Special Order Revision
CE
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Leadville Ranger District
Bill Mulholland
N/A
- Regulations, Directives,
On Hold
N/A
719-486-7411
Orders
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: The purpose of issuing a new special order for the Mount Massive Wilderness is to revise and update the existing
order, signed May 28, 1996 and to address the increase in use, the social impacts and to protect the Wilderness
character.
Location:
Mt Elbert Forebay
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. The Mount Massive Wilderness is
located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District, in Lake County, Colorado.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Bill Mulholland
719-486-7411
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
Description: Opening the existing eastside road at Mt Elbert Forebay to public travel and limited parking. Constructing a small
foot path ( 3-4 feet wide) from the this road over the rip rap to the shore line to allow hand carry of watercraft.
Location:
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T.11, R. 80, Sec 8. Twin
Lakes, Mt Elbert Forebay.
David Lovato
719-486-7416
dlovato@fs.fed.us
Turquoise Lake Half Marathon Special Use Permit Reissuance.
- Special use management
CE
Description: Re-issuance of a 5 year Recreation Event - Special Use Permit for the purpose of a Half Marathon at Turquoise
Lake. Maximum number participants 150. Race occurs on the first Sunday in the month of June.
Location:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
06/2014
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Turquoise
Lake Trail. Matchless Boat Ramp is the Start and Finish line.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
Expected:05/2014
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Pikes Peak Ranger District
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Bear Creek Watershed
Restoration Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Janelle Valladares
09/2014
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
719-553-1516
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
jvalladares@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
02/24/2014
- Special use management
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Road management
Notice 06/2014
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.usda.gov/detail/psicc/home/?cid=STELPRDB5397304
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.
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:
Emerald Valley Ranch Dam
Restoration
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2013
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
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
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/03/2014
03/2014
Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Evaluate Emerald Valley Ranch's proposal to rebuild 2 dams that breached at the ranch during heavy rains in
September 2013. The dams will be rebuilt to the same dimensions and in the same locations as the previous 2
dams.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Township 15 South,
Range 67 West, Section 29. Emerald Valley Ranch is located southwest of Colorado Springs, CO approximately 5
miles up Old Stage Road.
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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)
Hy Brook Thinning Project
- Fuels management
EA
Expected
Implementation
Pikes Peak Ranger District
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/18/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2014
Expected:05/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
James Fiorelli
907-747-4238
jfiorelli@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercially thin approx. 829 acres to reduce stand density and reduce hazardous fuel conditions while
increasing stand vigor and health and return the stand to a more historical ponderosa pine regime.
Location:
Mclaughlin FLMPA Private
Road Permit
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Township 12 South,
Range 70 West, Sections 1, 12 and 13, Township 12 South, Range 69 West, Sections 6, 7, and 8. Project is
located approximately 6 miles north of Divide, Colorado.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
CE
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: To reflect property ownership change, re-issue an existing permit to issued to David and Sherly Bentley to new
owners Thomas and Alisea McLaughlin for year round use and maintenance of an existing road (472 feet in
length) to access private land.
Location:
Monument Fire Center
Powerline Rebuild
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Sec. 27, T. 12 S., R. 70
W., 6th P.M. The private access road is located off of County Road 51 approximately 4 miles north of Divide,
Colorado.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/04/2013
CE
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Mountain View Electric Association is proposing to rebuild / replace an existing 1.9 mile section of 12.5 kV
powerline.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Section 21, T. 11 S., R.
67 W., 6th PM, El Paso County, Colorado. The project area is approximately 4 miles west of Monument, Colorado
at the US Forest Service administrative site known as, Monument Fire Center / Monument Open Space.
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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)
Pikes Peak RD 10-Year Priority
Outfitter & Guide Permits
- Special use management
On Hold
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Pikes Peak Ranger District
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Convert 10 existing transitional priority outfitter and guide permits to 10-year priority special use permits and
evaluate several proposals for new 10-year priority permits
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25720
Location:
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - T10S,
R67-69 W; T11S, R67-69W; T12S, R67-69W, 13S, R67-69W; T14S, R67-69W; T15S, R67-69W. Various
locations throughout the Pikes Peak Ranger District.
Jeff Hovermale
Replacement of bridge with
N/A
- Watershed management
On Hold
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.
Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Rockhound ATV Rentals 10Year Priority Outfitter and
Guide Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Evaluate proposal for a 10-year priority outfitter and guide special use permit for 1,000 service days for ATV tours
and 1,000 service days for ATV rental delivery annually in the North Divide and Rainbow Falls OHV areas.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2014
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Teller. LEGAL - T 10 S, R 68W,
R 69 W, R 70 W; T 11 S, R 69W, R 70 W; T 12 S, R 69 W, R 70 W. North of Woodland Park, Colorado.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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
*NEW LISTING*
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Pikes Peak Ranger District
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
02/27/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2014
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
04/2016
Michael Picard
719-530-3959
mpicard@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.
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
Browns Creek Seasonal
Closure
Salida Ranger District (excluding
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Hazardous fuel reduction, forest health, and travel management.
N/A
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Andrew White
719-530-2157
awwhite@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
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
CE
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
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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
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/sopa/forest-level.phph?110212
Location:
Colorado Trail #1776 at Fooses
Creek
On Hold
N/A
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.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Brett Beasley
719-530-3952
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 1.3 miles of trail and the re-hab of the existing 1 mile of trail.
The new proposed 1.3 miles of trail will be within USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
Cottonwood Gulch Trails Reroute/Construction
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - W1/2 Sec 26, T49N, R6E;
NW1/4, NW1/4 Sec 35, T49N, R6E; E1/2 Sec 34, T49N, R6E NMPM Chaffee and Gunnison County, Colorado.
PSICC, Salida Ranger District at Continental Divide National Scenic trail #531 and Junction of Colorado Trail
#1776 at South Fooses Creek.
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Dead Rabbit Mine Proposal
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
EA
Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Mineralogical development and exploration proposal to conduct mining assessment work in and around the "Dead
Rabbit" mine located in the Fourmile geographical area east of Buena Vista, CO.
Location:
Eve FLPMA Private Driveway
Easement
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 28,
T13S, R78W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 28, T13S, R78W, 6th P.M., Chaffee
County, Colorado.
- Road management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/04/2008
CE
Expected:02/2008
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:
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.
Brett Beasley
Goat Wadi Developed Site (Cree - Recreation management
N/A
On Hold
N/A
Creek)
719-530-3952
- Special use management
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
EA
Description: Analyze and develop an approximately 4 acre site to protect resource and provide for large groups. ie: Weddings,
Family Reunions, ect.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE1/4, SE1/4, Section 30,
T50N, R6E, NM P.M., Maysville Quad. Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest. NFSDR #224
(Cree Creek).
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Goddard Forest Health & Fuel
Reduction Project
CE
CE
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Lita Medina
N/A
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
719-486-7405
- Vegetation management
lmedina@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Forest Health (MPB) and Fuel Reduction project on the Salida RD of the PSICC near Goddard Pass.
Location:
Mineral Basin Small Tracts Act
Decision
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T13S, R77W, Sec 7,18;
T13S, R78W, Sec 13 & 24. Goddard Pass on the Salida Ranger District of the PSICC National Forest.
Chris Welker
N/A
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
719-530-3974
- Recreation management
cwelker@fs.fed.us
- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition
Description: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC), Salida Ranger
District (Salida RD) proposes to enter into a Small Tracts Act (STA) with a private landowner in the ¿Mineral
Basin¿ geographical area.
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Sections 11 thru 14,
Township 15 South, Range 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado. Sections 11 thru 14,
Township 15 South, Range 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Chaffee County, 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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
On Hold
N/A
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.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/11/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2014
Expected:05/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
Alex Rudney
719-530-3962
arudney@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous fuel reduction and forest health project within the wildland urban interface near Mears Junction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/soap/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
Porter Gulch T.H.
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.
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
Re-issuance of District special
event special use permits.
CE
Tambi Gustafson
05/2008
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2008
719-530-3978
- Special area management
Est. Scoping Start 02/2008
tgustafson@fs.fed.us
- Recreation 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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T48N, R10E, Section 7,
Section 13. Porter gulch, Salida RD.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Salida Ranger District.
Salida Ranger District.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Re-issuence of summer
outfitter / guide special use
permits.
CE
- Special use management
CE
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2008
Tambi Gustafson
719-530-3978
tgustafson@fs.fed.us
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
Location:
Red Deer Borrow Pit proposed
Mineral Material lease
extension
Decision
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. Salida Ranger District.
- Road management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 11/12/2007
Expected:01/2008
Actual: 12/14/2007
05/2008
Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Chaffee County Commissioners Office representatives have presented a proposal to the Salida Ranger District
that would allow for an extension of the Mineral Material sale to the County based upon the Countys need for a
localized source of road base
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - SE1/4, Section 15, T14S,
R79W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, CO. SE1/4, Section 15, T14S, R79W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, CO.
Chris Welker
Reinstatement of Seasonal
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
N/A
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
season wear and tear on specific full-sized vehicle roads and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) system trails in the
Fourmile Travel Management Area.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Salida Hydro: Aquatic Habitat
Improvement Project
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Salida Ranger District (excluding
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Chris Welker
05/2008
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:02/2008
719-530-3974
- Watershed management
Scoping Start 01/09/2006
cwelker@fs.fed.us
- Special use management
- Recreation management
Description: PSCO/Xcel Energy has agreed to provide $50,000 worth of funding to be used towards aquatic habitat
improvement projects throughout the Salida Hydro project area, South Fork of the Arkansas River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Sections 31, 32, 33, 35, 36,
T50N, Ranges 6 & 7E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. The Salida Hydro facilities are located east of the
townsite of Garfield, and west of the townsite of Maysville, along the South Fork of the Arkansas River, Chaffee
County, CO.
Chris Welker
Sangre Decristo Cellular, Inc.
N/A
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
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
cellular communications facility.
Location:
UAWCD Reservoir Analysis
EIS
Chris Welker
N/A
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
719-530-3974
- Recreation management
cwelker@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Special use management
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/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Billington Ranch Livestock
Areas
- Special use management
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
San Carlos Ranger District
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 09/06/2013
Expected:11/2013
Project Contact
06/2014
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.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Custer
County.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit SAN400901 for a power transmission line
Location:
East - Central Wet Mountain
EA
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Fremont. T20S, R70W 6th P.M. adn T20S
R71W 6th P.M.
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
On Hold
N/A
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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 Carlos Outfitter - Guide
Permit Reissue
- Recreation management
On Hold
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
San Carlos Ranger District
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Carl Bauer
719-269-8702
crbauer@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue new outfitter guide permits and /or add additional use to existing permits
Location:
San Isabel Electric - Spradley
Road
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo. San
Carlos Ranger Distsrict.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW - Buried Power Line
Location:
San Isabel Electric, SAN402403
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Spanish Peak area. T31S, R69W.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Different area on the district. T.31S. R.69W. 6th PM.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Sangre De Cristo Electric - SAN - Special use management
401610
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: 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
N/A
N/A
CE
Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW, Power Trans Line
Location:
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District Different area on the district. T44S, R73W.
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:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
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.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche
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)
Expected
Implementation
San Carlos Ranger District
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010
01/2012
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas,
Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger District.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Badger Flats Habitat
Restoration
Expected:12/2010
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/15/2013
CE
South Park Ranger District
Expected:12/2013
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
Kristen Meyer
719-836-3860
kristenemeyer@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Wildlife habitat improvement project to improve habitat conditions including winter ranges for American elk and
mule deer.
Location:
Echo-Beaver Fuels Treatment
Project
EA
Mike Hessler
05/2014
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:06/2013
719-836-2031
- Forest products
Scoping Start 08/17/2012
mhessler@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
(other than forest products)
Notice 01/2014
- Fuels management
Description: Approximately 1600 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.
Location:
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UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area
is located in Park County, Colorado approximately 1 mile northwest of the town of Lake George, Colorado.
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
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(excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Gold Prospectors of Colorado
Beaver Creek Placer Mine
- Minerals and Geology
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
South Park Ranger District
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
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:
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.
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:
On Hold
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.
Quest Communication Tower
Lease Reissue - Sacramento
Ridge
- Special use management
CE
Description: reissuing lease to Quest for another 10 year period, no change in scope
Location:
Verizon Tower Lease Renewal Sacramento Ridge
N/A
On Hold
N/A
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.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
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.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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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)
Big Turkey Trailhead
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
EA
Expected:04/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2014
Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T11S, R70W, Sec(s)
4,5,8. Approximately 4 miles west of Westcreek, CO along NFSR 360.b.
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.
Matthew Schweich
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2015
09/2015
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:
Kenosha Pass Communication
Site Lease
South Platte Ranger District
Project Contact
Matthew Schweich
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2015
09/2015
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:
High Country Travel and
Recreation Analysis
Expected
Implementation
Description: Improve opportunities for dispersed camping and parking at the Turkey Rocks climbing area while restoring nonsystem routes and completing access trail maintenance.
Location:
Crossons-Longview Forest
Restoration Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/27/2014
Decision
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/24/2013
CE
Expected:12/2013
12/2013
Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a communication site lease for a new term to the State of Colorado Office of Information Management for
maintenance and operation of a radio communication site.
Location:
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UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T7S, R74W, Sec 26, 6th
PM. Kenosha Pass area near NFSR126.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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