Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 White River National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) 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. R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 2015 Bicycle Tours of Colorado CE *NEW LISTING* - Recreation management - Special use management Actual: 05/29/2015 06/2015 Mike Kenealy 970-945-3228 mkenealy@fs.fed.us Description: Special use authorization is for Bicycle Tour of Colorado (BTC) to make temporary use of NFS lands on 3 National Forests within Colorado for ancillary aid stations with portable toilets, signs, trash facilities and support personnel Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46838 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Completed UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Gunnison, Lake, Park, Pitkin, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roadside pullouts in the White River National Forest; Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Grand Mesa/Gunnison/Uncompahgre National Forests. Page 1 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) 2015 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Race Special Use Authorization - Recreation management - Special use management CE *NEW LISTING* In Progress: Scoping Start 02/26/2015 This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Expected:07/2015 07/2015 Hillary Santana 970-945-3202 hsantana@fs.fed.us Description: Classic Bicycle Racing LLC makes temporary use of NFS lands during 4 of the total 7 stages on four National Forests within Colorado for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards, and filming. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47210 Location: Colorado Mountain School UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Grand, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Aug 18th: Steamboat Springs Arapahoe Basin Aug 19th: Copper Mountain ski area - Aspen Aug 20th: Aspen - Breckenridge Aug 22nd: Loveland - Fort Collins. - Special use management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:02/2016 03/2016 Jaime Oliva 303-541-2509 joliva@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountaineering, avalanche education, and ski touring. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Eagle, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Peaks Wilderness from May 1st to November 30th, east of the continental divide, and ice climbing within the Canyon Lakes and Holy Cross Ranger District's. Page 2 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) James Kirschvink 970-963-2266 x 3118 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) Permit Renewal and Combination - Research and Development CE Description: RMBL has been conducting environmental research on the White River and the Gunnison National Forests since 1928. The proposal is to combine permits from both forests and have the GMUG N.F. take the lead on permit admin. See GMUG SOPA for more info. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46825 *NEW LISTING* Location: Completed Actual: 06/02/2015 06/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - All portions of the Aspen-Sopris, Paonia, and Gunnison Ranger Districts. North of Crested Butte, Colorado and overlaps the White River and Gunnison National Forests. Research can occur anywhere on four districts upon approval of a yearly plan of operations. White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Sarah Hankens White River National Forest Oil - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:07/2015 08/2015 and Gas Leasing Environmental - Minerals and Geology 970-625-6840 Impact Statement shankens@fs.fed.us Description: The WRNF Oil & Gas Leasing EIS will revise the existing 1993, Oil & Gas Leasing availability decision for the EIS WRNF. The proposal will make revisions to the availability of certain WRNF lands for lease and to the stipulations on lands available. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29938 Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Wide. White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Page 3 of 19 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision - Land management planning - Recreation management Completed Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Basalt to Gypsum Motorized Singletrack Expected Implementation Actual: 06/17/2015 06/2015 EA Jonathan Thompson 970-963-2266 jonthompson@fs.fed.us Description: The action proposed by the Forest Service to meet the purpose and need consists of four elements: Construct a parking area, reconstruct approximately 8.2 miles of trail, restore a wetland, and rehabilitate- and close approximately 27 miles of trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41619 Location: Camp Hale Restoration and Enhancement Project UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eagle County, Cottonwood Pass County Road 10, Red Table Road 514. - Watershed management EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/16/2015 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2015 Expected:06/2016 08/2016 Matthew Grove 970-827-5166 magrove@fs.fed.us Description: The purpose of action is to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River, maintain or improve recreation opportunities and facilities, and conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46121 Location: EagleGarfield AML Safety Closures UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Eagle. LEGAL - Township 7S, Range 80W, Sect. 3, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. The project area is located in the Camp Hale area, south of Red Cliff, and north of Tennessee Pass. - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 06/10/2014 CE Expected:07/2015 07/2016 Olivia Garcia 970-945-3220 ogarcia@fs.fed.us Description: Reclaim and or close open mine features to prevent entry and thereby protect the public from unsafe mines.Mine features are located along Gypsum Creek, on New York Mtn, along E. and W. Elk Creeks, and Carbonate. Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield. LEGAL - Multiple mines on the Forest in Eagle and Garfield Counties. Various. Page 4 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Carole Huey 970-945-3219 clhuey@fs.fed.us Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) - Reissuance of Transmission Lines - Special use management CE Description: Reissuance of transmission line permits to PSCo that have expired: Hopkins/Leadville Line, Wolcott-Avon-Vail line, and the Wolcott to Beaver Creek line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40993 Location: Vail and Beaver Creek Summer Construction CE On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations on the White River. - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/05/2015 06/2015 CE Max Forgensi 435-636-3335 mforgensi@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal from Vail Resorts to identify major projects Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts would like to accomplish during the 2015 summer construction season that they believe are either already approved, are maintenance or can be approved with a Cat Ex. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46210 Location: White River National Forest Permit Re-issuances 2015 UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2015 Expected:08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Marcia Rose-Ritchie 404-549-9533 mroseritchie@fs.fed.us Description: Re-issuance of nine lands special uses authorizations Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47337 Location: White River National Forest 08/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The nine authorizations in this project range across the forest on the Eagle-Holy Cross and AspenSopris Ranger Districts. See the attached table for specific location descriptions for each case. East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 5 of 19 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Access to the Tailor Lode Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Land ownership management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2015 Expected:05/2015 Project Contact 06/2015 Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us Description: Analysis to provide access to a private inholding between Peaks 6 and Peaks 7. Project would entail construction of 1,500 feet of new road from the top of the Zendo lift (BSR) to the private inholding. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45279 Location: American Tower- A-Basin Communications Site UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NW1/4 Sec 35 and NE1/4 Sec 34, T. 6 S., R. 78 W., 6th P.M. Summit County. Tailor Lode (south of the top of the Zendo Lift at the Breckenridge Ski Resort). - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A EA Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us Description: New authorization for construction of cellular phone comm site along US Highway 6 between Loveland Pass and Keystone (A-Basin). The facility will be multi-carrier facility consisting of one prefabricated equipment shelter and two towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41658 Location: American Tower- East Dillon Communications Site UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Section 2, T. 5 S., R. 76 W., 6th P.M. Adjacent to US Highway 6 right-of-way immediately south and east of A-Basin Ski Area. - Special use management On Hold CE N/A N/A Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us Description: New authorization for construction of a cellular phone comm site along I-70 between the Eisenhower Tunnel & East Dillon. The facility will be a multi-carrier facility consisting of one prefab equip shelter and 2 towers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41657 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Section 25, T. 4 S., R. 77 W., 6th P.M. 5 miles east of Silverthorne on I-70 at mile marker 211 on the south side of the highway. Site is within the highway right-of-way. Page 6 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Arapahoe Basin - Beavers Lift, Trail Development, and Summer Use Improvements Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/21/2013 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2016 Expected:07/2016 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 08/2016 Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us Description: Projects include the development on the Beavers area, installation of a surface lift at the top of Zuma Bowl and summer uses. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41664 Location: Breckenridge Multi-Season Recreation Projects UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. - Special use management EIS In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/16/2015 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2015 Expected:08/2015 09/2015 Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal includes ziplines, mountain bike trails, and challenge courses on Peaks 8 and 7 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43291 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breckenridge Ski Resort. Ken Waugh 970-262-3446 kwaugh@fs.fed.us Dillon Ranger District Recreation Events 5-year permits - Recreation management - Special use management CE Description: The proposal is to reclassify nine annual re-occurring Recreation Event Special Use Permits and re-issue on a five-year term permit. These permits are not for new activities and have been authorized on the Dillon District for more than ten years. *NEW LISTING* Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2015 Expected:10/2015 10/2015 UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads: Pennsylvania Gulch, Boreas Pass, Humbug Hill, Sally Barber, Prospect Hill, Trails: Peaks, Mt. Pride Mine, Little French Gulch, Spruce Creek, Wheeler, Miners Creek, Bakers Tank, Mount Royal,. Page 7 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Dillon-Malta 230 kV Electric Transmission Line Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Land ownership management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/25/2009 Expected:06/2015 Project Contact 06/2015 CE Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us Description: Reissuance of special use permit to Xcel Energy for the existing 230kV electric transmission line from Dillon Substation, to the Malta Substation. The permit was originally issued in 1978, reissued in 1983, and expired in 2008. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27743 Location: Keystone Forest Health and Fuels Project UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - NF lands on the WR and Pike/San Isabel National Forests in Townships 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 South, all in Range 77 West of the 6th PM and in Township 10 South Range 78 West of the 6th PM., CO. The project includes approximately 20 miles of an existing 230kV overhead electric transmission line from the Dillon Substation (near the Summit County Landfill), to the Malta Substation. - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A EA Shelby Limberis 970-827-5161 slimberis@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to implement approx. 1250 acres of fuels reduction and vegetation management activities. Potential treatment activities include clearcuts, precommercial thinning and pile burning. Potential locations have been identified with stakeholders. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46192 Location: Keystone Stables 10 Year Permit Reissuance UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Portions of sections 7, 18, 21, 22, 30 and 31; Township 5 South, Range 76 West Portions of sections 13-16, 23-26, 29-32 and 36; Township 5 South, Range 77 West Portions of sections 6-10, 16 and 17;. In Summit County, Colorado, near the town of Keystone. In the Frey Gulch area, in Keystone Gulch, along the Montezuma road, and on Tenderfoot Mountain and along Swan Mountain Road. - Special use management Completed CE Actual: 05/08/2015 06/2015 Jackie Brown 970-262-3453 jbrown05@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed re-authorization of the current outfitting and guiding use under a new Special Use Permit for a 10 year term. These uses include sleigh rides, wagon rides, and horseback trail rides. Also, proposed re-issuance of their Granger Thye permit. Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Township 5 South, Range 77 West Sections 14, 22, 23, & 34. Frey Gulch, Soda Creek, and Keystone Aqueduct areas of Summit County within 3-5 miles of the town of Keystone, CO. Page 8 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Lancaster Mine CERCLA Removal Action - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 01/31/2014 Expected:05/2016 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 06/2016 CE Olivia Garcia 970-945-3220 ogarcia@fs.fed.us Description: The FS & the CO DOR, Mining, & Safety will be conducting final restoration work on the Lancaster Mine. Prior work has confirmed the presence of elevated lead & arsenic in the mine waste and zinc & lead in surface water below the mine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43594 Location: Shadow Creek Ranch - Smith Ditch No. 2 UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T5S, R76W, Sections 25 & 26. Less than 1/2 mile due north from the Town of Montezuma. - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 12/31/2013 Expected:06/2015 06/2015 CE Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us Description: New authorization for operating and maintaining an existing irrigation ditch (Smith Ditch No. 2) that was previously authorized and expired in 1980. the ditch diverts water from Deep Creek to the Shadow Creek Ranch. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43306 Location: Summer Construction Projects at Breckenridge UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Sections 7 & 18, T2S, R80W and Sections 13 & 24, T2S, R81W, 6th P.M. immediately west and adjacent to Shadow Creek Ranch. - Special use management Completed CE Actual: 03/24/2015 04/2015 Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of a snowmaking line between Peak 7 and the lower Peak 6 terrain; trail widening and grading on the Monte Cristo trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45788 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breckenridge Ski Resort. Page 9 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Summer Construction projects at Keystone - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 Expected:08/2015 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 08/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Project Contact Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us Description: Specific projects are to be determined but may include misc. tree removal along existing trails and utility installations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46737 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Keystone Ski Resort. Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us Summit Huts - New Hut Construction and Associated Access Trail and Parking Lot - Recreation management - Special use management EA Description: Proposed hut to be located in the Weber Gulch drainage above French Gulch Road (between Weber Gulch and Black Gulch). Parking lot would be constructed on French Gulch Road across from the Sallie Barber Trailhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36896 Location: Summit Public Radio - Buried Powerline Reconstruction Completed Actual: 06/17/2015 06/2015 UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Weber Gulch drainage above French Gulch Road (between Weber Gulch and Black Gulch). - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 12/31/2013 Expected:05/2015 06/2015 CE Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us Description: Reconstruction/replacement of the buried powerline (8,100' x 20')on Bald Mtn. The line provides power to an electronics communications facility on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43307 Location: Tucker Lift at Copper Mountain UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Sections 9 & 10, T7S, R77W, 6th P.M. Bald Mtn. - Special use management Completed CE Actual: 06/03/2015 06/2015 Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of the Tucker Lift was approved for construction in the 2006 Copper Mtn. Trail and Facilities EIS; however, the alignment has changed. This analysis is for the new lift alignment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45277 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Page 10 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest WRNF Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Land management planning In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/07/2014 EIS Expected:07/2015 Project Contact 07/2015 Kay Hopkins 970-876-9040 kchopkins@fs.fed.us Description: Interagency Wild and Scenic Suitability Study on the Colorado River and Deep Creek. USFS Draft ROD will be posted after the legal notice is posted in the Glenwood Post Independent. The entire EIS can be found: www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo.html Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43846 Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of Deep Creek flowing through NFS lands and the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon on NFS lands. Carole Huey 970-945-3219 clhuey@fs.fed.us Competitive or Direct Sale of Four Administrative Parcels in Eagle - Land ownership management CE Description: To offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale to Eagle County 4 administrative use parcels totalling 8.48 acres and associated improvements located in Eagle, CO under the authority of the FS Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act Location: Gypsum Creek C&H Allotment Grazing Analysis N/A N/A UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sec. 5 of T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M., warranty deed recorded Feb. 9, 1950 in Bk 135 on Pg 85 (Parent Parcel); Bk 0114, Pg 0506; Bk 135, Pg 85 (Parent Parcel); recorded Jan. 6, 1967 in Bk 0203, Pg 0047. Within the Township of Eagle. - Grazing management EA On Hold In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/16/2011 Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Jessica Pettee 970-827-5163 jcpettee@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to continue grazing authorization for 592 cattle between June 16 and October 16 annually (3,204 AUMs), construct several range improvements to improve livestock distribution and management. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30687 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The allotment is located just south of Eagle, CO. The main access points onto the allotment are via the Valley road in Gypsum, the Hardscrabble road (#413), and the Brush/Gypsum road (#414). Page 11 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose AT&T Tigiwon Cell Site Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Shelby Limberis - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2015 11/2015 970-827-5161 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/02/2015 slimberis@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District is proposing to implement a variety of vegetation enhancement projects to reduce the risk or extent of, or increase the resilience to, current and potential insect or disease infestations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41673 Location: White River National Forest Decision East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) South Eagle Vegetation Project CE Planning Status UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Two geographic locations have been identified south of Eagle; Hardscrabble Mtn and adjacent to the town of Fulford. Additional treatments could be developed in the Hat Creek landscape. East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE R2 - Rocky Mountain Region David Neely 970-328-5860 (Eagle), 970-827-5150 (Holy Cross) dneely@fs.fed.us Description: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) has proposed to install a cellular facility along the Tigiwon Road. Location: New Cingular Deming Mtn Cellular Facility UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Section 14, T.4 S., R. 81 W., 6th P.M. Along the Tigiwon Road. - Special use management On Hold CE N/A N/A David Neely 970-328-5860 (Eagle), 970-827-5150 (Holy Cross) dneely@fs.fed.us Description: New auth for construction of a cell phone comm site along I-70 on the West Side of Vail Pass between the Shrine Pass Comm Site and East Vail comm site. The facility will be multi-carrier facility consisting of 1 prefab equipment shelter & 1 tower Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Section 28, T.5 S., R.89 W., 6th P.M. Adjacent to Interstate 70 on the West side of Vail Pass. Page 12 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Robert Rodriguez 970-827-5178 rtrodriguez@fs.fed.us Reissue five expiring priority use O/G Permits on the EagleHoly Cross District - Special use management CE Description: The Eagle Holy Cross District needs to complete CE to reissue five expiring priority use O/G permits as required by FSH 1909.15, Section 31.2 (15). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46299 Location: Vail Intermountain Fuels Project EA Aspen Highlands Golden Horn Project Actual: 05/27/2015 05/2015 UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Primarily Gypsum Creek drainage, Flattops area out of Sweetwater, and Spraddle Creek area. Cary Green - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 970-827-5160 (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice cgreen@fs.fed.us - Fuels management 06/05/2015 Description: Enhance the wildland urban interface community protection zone through vegetation and fuels reduction treatments adjacent to Vail Intermountain and West Vail. Helicopter yarding to accomplish fuels treatments is proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44884 Location: White River National Forest Completed UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 12, 13 and 14 , Township 5 South, Range 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado. south side of I-70 and west of Vail Resorts Ski Area. R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management Cancelled CE N/A N/A Scott Kaden 970-963-2266 scottakaden@fs.fed.us Description: Aspen Skiing Company has proposed to reinstall a detachable surface lift running approx. 2,540 ft with 640 ft of vertical rise on the Golden Horn run in the summer of 2013. Approximately half of this distance will be on NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41372 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T10S, R85W, Sections 14 & 23. Aspen Highlands Ski Area. Page 13 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest East Aspen Metro District Mosquito Control Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Watershed management Completed Actual: 05/15/2015 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 05/2015 EA James Kirschvink 970-963-2266 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Description: Mosquito control using a natural bacterial byproduct, "Bti" on areas east of Aspen near Wildwood School & Difficult CG. Less than 5 acres of wetland areas to be controlled on an as-needed basis. Treatment is by hand, after assessment is completed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32444 Location: White River National Forest UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - 6th P.M., T. 10 S., R. 84 W., Sections 28, 33, and 34. Scattered patches of FS lands east of Aspen along the roaring Fork River. West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Patricia Wyatt 970-878-6016 pwyatt@fs.fed.us Blanco Ranger District Outfitter/Guide Permit Reissuances - Special use management CE Description: Renewal of 18 existing outfitter/guide special use permits. Permits allow for hunting, packing, fishing, camping, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Permit term will be for 10 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43626 Location: 05/2015 In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 01/22/2015 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Mary Gillespie 970-878-6015 mlgillespie@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to re-authorize sheep grazing on the Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek allotments and identify resource management opportunities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44050 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Actual: 05/28/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Throughout the Blanco Ranger District and the Flat Tops Wilderness. Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa - Grazing management and Deer Creek Sheep and Goat Grazing Allotments EA Completed UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Moffat, Rio Blanco. LEGAL Township 3 North, Range 90 West, Sections 7-10, 15-22, and 29-32 Township 2 North, Range 90 West, Sections 5-8 and 18 Township 2 North, Range 91 West, Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12. The allotments are located on the extreme north side of the Blanco Ranger District, accessed by State Highway 13 to Moffat County Road 41 that turns into Rio Blanco County Road 58. Page 14 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Dodd - Private Road Easement Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/03/2015 06/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 91 W., Lot 8 of Section 3 and Lot 3 of Section 10. 18 miles southeast of Silt, Colorado. - Grazing management Completed Actual: 06/10/2015 06/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* Richard Haskins 970-625-6843 rhaskins@fs.fed.us Description: Authorize issuance of a private road easement across an existing road to private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46988 Location: Hoot Owl Camp Building Replacement Project Contact Lydia LaBelle de Rios 970-625-2371 llabellederios@fs.fed.us Description: Replace the previous cow camp cabin with a small pre-constructed cabin at the Hoot Owl Cow Camp on the concrete pad where the previous building was located. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47082 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - T8S R92W Section 35. FSR 816, South of Silt, Along Alkali Creek. Lava Boulder Creek Exploratory - Minerals and Geology Well On Hold EA N/A N/A Jason Gross 970-876-9046 jrgross@fs.fed.us Description: Antero Resources is requesting to construct one well pad and to drill up to four wells on Federal lease #COC66708. On Hold awaiting BLM leasing decision. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28966 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T8S, R90W, Section 17. East Divide Creek, approximately 20 miles southeast of Silt, CO. Page 15 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Kyle Grambley 970-625-6852 kgrambley@fs.fed.us Travel Mgmt Plan Rev BNC Corridor Cliff/Meadow Lake, Mansfield/Clark Point and Clinetop Cow Camp - Recreation management - Road management EA Description: Provide access from campsites to the BNC motorized trail system. Provide access to Clark Ridge by allowing mixed motorized use on a sect. of BNC road. Correct designations and mapping errors providing motorized and non-motorized trail opportunities Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40525 Location: White River National Forest Bowles Ditch and Pipeline Authorization In Progress: Notice of Initiation 06/06/2013 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2015 Expected:09/2015 10/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - NFSR 860 Section 19, T3S, R91W and Sections 24, 25 and 36, T3S, R92W; NFSR 822 - Sections 10, 15, 22, T3S, R91W; NFSR 245 ¿ Sections 3 and 10, T3S, R91W: NFSR 819 ¿ Sections 5 and 6, T4S, R91W. Buford New Castle Road Corridor, Clark Ridge, Lake Park, Homestead, Cliff/Meadow Lake, Mansfield/Clark Point and Clinetop Cow Camp areas located approximately 12 to 17 miles north and NW of New Castle. R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE Carrie Surber 970-263-5830 csurber@fs.fed.us Description: Reissuance of expired SU Permit for a spring development and pipeline approx. 1300 feet long. Also for a ditch for supplying water to fish ponds on private lands that is approx. 200 feet long. The permit will continuee to have a 10 foot wide use area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32474 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Sections 20 & 21, T8S, R83W,6PM. Fryingpan road. James Kirschvink 970-963-2266 x 3118 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Busk-Ivanhoe Water System Authority: Ivanhoe Dam Rebuild - Watershed management CE Description: New outlet and drainage structures, seepage controls, reduction of the angle of the backside of the dam extending the toe of the dam 30' back, new culvert for the Lyle Ditch, replacement of measurement flume, reveg of unneeded road, misc. maintenance Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Cancelled N/A N/A UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T9S, R82W, Sec. 13. Approximately 40 miles East of Basalt on the Frying Pan Road (FSR 105). Page 16 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) James Kirschvink 970-945-3313 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us CDOT Highway 133 Debris Dump Site and Placita Roadside Landscaping - Special use management EA Description: CDOT is proposing to permanently store natural road debris inside the bottom switchback east of McClure Pass on Hwy 133. Project will fill in a 16.1-acre depression from original road construction. Includes revegetation of the old Placita fill site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24022 Location: In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/05/2014 Expected:07/2015 07/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of Section 18, T11S, R88W, 6th P.M. The switchback is located approximately 5 1/2 miles south of Redstone, CO on Hwy 133. The fill will be inside the switchback. Carole Huey 970-945-3219 clhuey@fs.fed.us Competitive or Direct Sale of El Jebel "Tree Farm" Administrative Property - Land ownership management CE Description: Offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale to a governmental organization 20 acres of land with four houses. This action will be carried out under the authority of the FS FRE Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54). Location: On Hold N/A N/A UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - N1/2 of Sec. 3, NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec. 4, T. 8 S., R. 87 W., 6th P.M. to the west of Crown Mountain Park, to the south of Valley Road, and to the north of the Roaring Fork river in El Jebel. James Kirschvink 970-404-3153 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Holy Cross Energy -Ski Sunlight- New Underground Powerline - Special use management CE Description: Buried powerline to replace failing line that runs under previously disturbed areas to the top of Ski Sunlight. The old powerline failed 4x last winter, and the chairs ran on diesel backup. Disturbance will be minimal with a 1' wide 3-4' deep trench Location: Completed Actual: 04/29/2015 07/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec.33, T.7S., R.89W; E1/2 & SW1/4 Sec. 4, T.8S., R.89W., 6th PM, Garfield County, Colorado. Ski Sunlight is SW of Glenwood Springs. Line will be place in ski runs: Dotsero, Loop, and Grizzly Road. James Kirschvink 970-963-2266 x 3118 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Holy Cross Energy renewal of expired permit powerline in Castle Creek. - Special use management CE Description: This reissuance of an expired permit will combine a 400 foot existing underground powerline to Philadelphia MS#7570 with Holy Cross Energy's master permit #ASP55. Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Completed Actual: 04/10/2015 04/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec.35, T.10 S., R. 85 W., 6th PM, Pitkin County, Colorado. Page 17 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Martha Moran Independence Pass Winter Gate - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/29/2015 06/2015 Project 970-963-2266 - Facility management mmoran@fs.fed.us Road management CE Description: The current winter gate parking area located adjacent to CO-82 east of the town of Aspen will be redeveloped into an improved parking facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45671 Location: Seven Castles Road Easement UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. CO82 east of Aspen at winter closure gate. - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE James Kirschvink 970-945-3313 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Description: Authorization and permanent use of an emergency road cut across NFS land and State of Colorado lands in the Seven Castles area, up the Fryingpan drainage Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - SW1/4 section 2, T8S, R86W, 6th P.M. Approximately 4 miles East of Basalt, up the Fryingpan road, North side of road. This is the site of a massive mudslide 3 years ago. Scott Kaden Snowmass Ski Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/21/2015 05/2015 Enhancements and High Alpine - Special use management 970-963-2266 Chairlift Replacement scottakaden@fs.fed.us Description: Snowmass Mtn proposes construction of a Skill Level 3 Trail; construction of the Elk Camp Bypass; installation of EA snowmaking infrastructure; creation of gladed terrain in six distinct pods; and replacement/realignment of the High Alpine Chairlift. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44643 Location: Wolf Creek Hazard Tree Removal for Site Protection UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowmass Ski Area Special Use Permit; Town of Snowmass Village; Pitkin County, Colorado. - Fuels management Completed CE *NEW LISTING* 06/2015 James Genung 970-963-2266 jgenung@fs.fed.us Description: Removal of hazard trees surrounding well pads, valves and other facilities for the protection of these sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47112 Location: 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Actual: 06/18/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T8S, R90W, Sections 23, 26, 35, 36; T8S, R90W, Sections 1, 2. 23 miles south of Glenwood Springs. Page 18 of 19 White River National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 07/01/2015 04:31 am MT Page 19 of 19 White River National Forest