Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015 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) Colorado Mountain School - Special use management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2015 Expected:05/2015 06/2015 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: 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. White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT Page 1 of 18 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision EIS In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 12/12/2014 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) White River National Forest Oil - Land management planning and Gas Leasing Environmental - Minerals and Geology Impact Statement Expected Implementation Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Sarah Hankens 970-625-6840 shankens@fs.fed.us Description: The WRNF Oil & Gas Leasing EIS will revise the existing 1993, Oil & Gas Leasing availability decision for the 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. R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) Basalt to Gypsum Motorized Singletrack - Land management planning - Recreation management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/27/2014 Expected:04/2015 05/2015 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 11 miles of trail, restore a wetland, and rehabilitate- and close approximately 20 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 *NEW LISTING* In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/16/2015 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2016 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT 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. Page 2 of 18 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) Mike Kenealy 970-945-3207 mkenealy@fs.fed.us Colorado Outward Bound School Special Use Permit Reissuance - Recreation management - Special use management CE Description: reissue COBS a new 10-year priority permit and consolidate all their use on the WRNF under a single permit Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44873 Location: Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District Public Rock Collection Completed Actual: 03/20/2015 04/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. COBS is based in Leadville, CO & is currently auth. to operate across a large area of the WRNF including portions of the Eagles Nest, Holy Cross, Hunter-Fryingpan & Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A EA Aaron Mayville 970-827-5152 awmayville@fs.fed.us Description: Designate common use areas for public to collect landscape rocks on the two districts Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35346 Location: EagleGarfield AML Safety Closures UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Proposed locations include No Name Gulch (NFSR 7050)and Hardscrabble Road (NFSR 441). - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 06/10/2014 Expected:04/2015 07/2015 CE 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: 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. Lake Creek/Deep Creek Grazing - Grazing management Allotment Cancelled EA N/A N/A Jessica Pettee 970-827-5163 jcpettee@fs.fed.us Description: The USFS will be analyzing the ability to use adaptive management practices for livestock grazing on the Lake Creek/Deep Creek allotment. Location: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Eagle, Garfield. South of Sweetwater Creek and north of Deep Creek. Page 3 of 18 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2015 Expected:05/2015 06/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* 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 Access to the Tailor Lode Max Forgensi 435-636-3335 mforgensi@fs.fed.us UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts. 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 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT 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). Page 4 of 18 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest American Tower- A-Basin Communications Site Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management On Hold N/A Project Contact 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 N/A N/A CE 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: Arapahoe Basin - Beavers Lift, Trail Development, and Summer Use Improvements 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. - Special use management EIS In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/21/2013 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2015 Expected:07/2016 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Page 5 of 18 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Breckenridge Multi-Season Recreation Projects Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/16/2015 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2015 EIS Expected:07/2015 Project Contact 08/2015 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: Dillon-Malta 230 kV Electric Transmission Line UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breckenridge Ski Resort. - Land ownership management - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 02/25/2009 Expected:06/2015 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 EA *NEW LISTING* N/A 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT N/A 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. Page 6 of 18 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Keystone Stables 10 Year Permit Reissuance Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2015 Expected:04/2015 04/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* 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: Lancaster Mine CERCLA Removal Action Project Contact 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. - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Scoping Start 01/31/2014 Expected:05/2016 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: Lower Blue Sagebrush Enhancement Project 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. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled EA N/A N/A Jessica Pettee 970-827-5163 jcpettee@fs.fed.us Description: Construct water dev. to enhance sagegrouse brood-rearing habitat. Design & implement a livestock grazing prog. to enhance habitat conditions required for all sagegrouse life stages in partnership with current & future livestock grazing permittees. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41675 Location: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. All vacant grazing allotments on the east side of the Lower Blue River and north of Ute Pass. Page 7 of 18 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) Shadow Creek Ranch - Smith Ditch No. 2 - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 12/31/2013 Expected:06/2015 Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2015 Expected:04/2015 04/2015 CE 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: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breckenridge 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 In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 07/30/2014 Expected:06/2015 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 CE Expected:05/2015 06/2015 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Sections 9 & 10, T7S, R77W, 6th P.M. Bald Mtn. Page 8 of 18 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Supplement to the Weber Hut EA - Recreation management - Special use management Cancelled N/A Project Contact Shelly Grail 970-262-3484 sgrail@fs.fed.us N/A EA Description: The Dillon Ranger District will be analyzing an alternative parking lot location to the location that was analyzed in the July 2014 Environmental Assessment Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45888 Location: Tucker Lift at Copper Mountain UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The parking lot would sit east of the Humbug Hill Road and North of French Gulch Rd. - Special use management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2015 Expected:04/2015 04/2015 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: White River National Forest WRNF Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Ski Resort. East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Land management planning EIS In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/07/2014 Expected:05/2015 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 05/2015 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT 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. Page 9 of 18 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R2 - Rocky Mountain Region East Zone/Eagle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) 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:05/2015 06/2015 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: Hardscrabble Vegetation Project EA Brett Crary - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 08/2016 970-827-5182 - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2015 bcrary@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 address forest health objectives. Location: White River National Forest 04/02/2015 08:56 pm 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). 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) Page 10 of 18 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest AT&T Tigiwon Cell Site Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A CE Project Contact 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: Gypsum/Turkey Creek Dispersed Site Rehabilitation 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. - Recreation management - Watershed management Cancelled N/A N/A CE Matthew Grove 970-827-5166 magrove@fs.fed.us Description: The objective of the project is to improve stream bank and riparian conditions to improve stream health in Gypsum Creek and Turkey Creek. This project would subsequently bring these areas into compliance with the Forest Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43801 Location: New Cingular Deming Mtn Cellular Facility UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Turkey CreekT 6S, R 80W, Sect. 1, 10, 11, 15, 16 Gypsum Creek- T 6S, R 85 W, and Sect. 32, 33, 34, 35. The project would be located along Turkey Creek and Gypsum Creek. Turkey Creek parallells Forest Service Road 709 (Shrine Pass). Gypsum Creek parallels Forest Service Road 412 (Gypsum Creek 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm 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 11 of 18 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 *NEW LISTING* Location: Vail Intermountain Fuels Project EA Aspen Highlands Golden Horn Project Expected:05/2015 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 Developing Proposal Expected:11/2015 12/2015 970-827-5160 (other than forest products) Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2015 cgreen@fs.fed.us - Fuels management 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2015 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 On Hold 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - T10S, R85W, Sections 14 & 23. Aspen Highlands Ski Area. Page 12 of 18 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 In Progress: Expected:05/2015 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:05/2015 06/2015 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT Expected:05/2015 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2014 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 13 of 18 White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Lava Boulder Creek Exploratory - Minerals and Geology Well On Hold N/A Project Contact Jason Gross 970-876-9046 jrgross@fs.fed.us N/A EA 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: 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. Kyle Grambley 970-625-6852 kgrambley@fs.fed.us Snowmobile Grooming Permit Flattoppers and Rifle Snowmobile Clubs - Recreation management - Special use management CE Description: Proposal received to re-issue special use permits to the Flattoppers and Snowmobile Clubs to groom and maintain public snowmobile trails on the forest. Together, the clubs maintain 190 miles of snowmobile trails on the Rifle Ranger District. Location: Completed Actual: 12/05/2014 01/2015 UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails extending from Coulter Mesa to Coffee Pot Road on the north side of I-70 primarily on the Rifle Ranger 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 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT 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. West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 14 of 18 R2 - Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest Project Name White River National Forest Bowles Ditch and Pipeline Authorization Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R2 - Rocky Mountain Region West Zone/Sopris Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management On Hold N/A Project Contact 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: CDOT Highway 133 Debris Dump Site and Placita Roadside Landscaping 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). - Special use management EA On Hold In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/05/2014 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 12/2014 Expected:01/2015 01/2015 James Kirschvink 970-945-3313 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT 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. Page 15 of 18 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) 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: Finley Ditches #1 & #4 Special Use Permit 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. - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/23/2015 01/2015 CE James Kirschvink 970-963-2266 x 3118 jkirschvink@fs.fed.us Description: Andlinger Properties Capital Corp. of Vero Beach, FL has requested a special use permit authorizing use of National Forest System Lands for two existing historic ditches in the Capital Creek area of the White River National Forest, the Finley #1 & #4 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45070 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 22, T.9S, R.87W, 6th PM, Pitkin County, Colorado. These Dithes are located approximately 12 miles SW of Carbondale, and are accessed from Capital Creek Road in Snowmass. 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 *NEW LISTING* Location: In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2013 Expected:04/2015 06/2015 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT In Progress: Scoping Start 07/15/2013 Expected:04/2015 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 16 of 18 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 In Progress: Expected:05/2015 06/2015 Project 970-963-2266 - Facility management Scoping Start 01/13/2015 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 *NEW LISTING* an improved parking facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45671 Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. CO82 east of Aspen at winter closure gate. Todd Parker Independence Pass Winter Gate - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Project 970-963-2266 - Facility management toddmparker@fs.fed.us EA 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=45672 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 CE N/A N/A 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 In Progress: Expected:04/2015 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: 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT 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. Page 17 of 18 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. 04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT Page 18 of 18 White River National Forest