Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2010 to 09/30/2010
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,  Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,  Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,  Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,  Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,  Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,  Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Gateway West 230/500 kv Transmission Line Project
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 05/16/2008
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2010  		Expected:01/2012
  		03/2012 Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us 
Description: Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power propose to construct electric transmission lines from the proposed Windstar Substation near the Dave Johnston Power Plant at Glenrock, WY to the proposed Hemingway substation near Melba, Idaho
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25265
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Albany, Converse, Natrona. Montpelier District, CTNF - northern most corridor designated in the Caribou NF Plan, Doulgas Distict MBRNF northern most corridor designated in the MBR Plan.
Geothermal Leasing Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Tracy Parker
505-758-6310
tparker03@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
Web Link:  http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/energy/geothermal/geothermal_nationwide.html
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Gila National Forest All Units, Lincoln National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Clearwater National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, San Juan National Forest All Units, White River National Forest All Units, Carson National Forest All Units, Cibola National Forest All Units, Cleveland National Forest All Units, Eldorado National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Los Padres National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, San Bernardino National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units, Malheur National Forest All Units, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units, Umpqua National Forest All Units, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Payette National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, R10 - Alaska Region All Units, Custer National Forest All Units, Gallatin National Forest All Units, Helena National Forest All Units, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units, Santa Fe National Forest All Units, Angeles National Forest All Units, Plumas National Forest All Units, Manti-Lasal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units, Deschutes National Forest All Units, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units, Klamath National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Ochoco National Forest All Units, Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units, Umatilla National Forest All Units, Willamette National Forest All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units, Washington Office (National Headquarter), Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units, Lolo National Forest All Units, Nez Perce National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. COUNTY - Aleutians East, La Paz, Colusa, Denver, Douglas, Bonner, Columbia, Coos. 11 contiguous Western States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) and Alaska.
Western Area Power Administration Right-of-Way Maintenance and Reauthorization Project
EIS
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 03/2010  		Expected:07/2011  10/2011 David Loomis
303-275-5008
dloomis@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. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Emergency Power Line Clearing Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 05/25/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		08/2010 Mary Chambers
970-295-6676
machambers@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Arapaho and Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, and White River National Forests are proposing to remove all dead and dying trees (i.e., hazard trees) along power lines crossing National Forest system lands in Northern Colorado.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29750
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Parks Ranger District, Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, White River National Forest All Units, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. All authorized power lines that cross the Arapaho, Roosevelt, Routt, and White River National Forests.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cheatgrass Management Analysis
EIS
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Bob Mountain
307-745-2411
bmountain@fs.fed.us 
Description: This proposal would allow the aerial application of the herbicides Plateau and Journey to treat infestations of cheatgrass across the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=19692
Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Platte, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Natrona, Niobrara. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, Thunder Basin National Grassland.
Forest Order for Bear-Proof Food Storage or Refuse Containment
CE
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2010  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Melissa Dressen
970-638-4177
mdressen@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Medicine Bow-Routt Forests (MBR) is proposing to adopt a Forest Order that requires that unattended food or refuse be stored in hard-sided vehicles or bear-resistant containers in developed recreation sites on the MBR.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28050
Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Albany, Carbon, Converse. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities Permit Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2010  		Expected:10/2011  10/2011 Tom Florich
307-745-2435
tflorich@fs.fed.us 
Description: Permit renewal for operation and maintenance of an existing water supply system located on USFS lands that provides water to the City of Cheyenne; includes three reservoirs and 60 miles of pipeline on Brush Creek/Hayden and Laramie Ranger Districts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31001
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. Hog Park Reservoir (Sierra Madre portion of Brush Creek/Hayden RD), Rob Roy Reservoir and Lake Owens (Laramie RD), Stage II Pipelines.
Jay Norton, University of Wyoming Soil Analysis Permit
CE
 - Special use management
- Research 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/17/2008  		Expected:09/2010
  		09/2010 Patricia Hesch
307-745-2430
phesch@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue permit to establish soil test pits to monitor soil and climate changes in the Snowy Range area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26918
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. Snowy Range area.
Snowy Range Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan
EA
 - Facility management  Completed  Actual: 06/14/2010  07/2010 Mary Sanderson
307-745-2422
msanderson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Develop a Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the Snowy Range Scenic Byway. The CMP will make recommendations for a corridor boundary and potential facilities within that boundary. An EA for Phase I projects will also be completed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=18835
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. The length of Highway 130 within the Medicine Bow National Forest boundary.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,   Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
BCH Platte River Ditch Bill Easements: Batch #2
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/01/2006  		Expected:12/2010
  		12/2010 Diana Hood
307-326-2532
dlhood@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue FLPMA easements for irrigation ditches and reservoirs meeting Colorado Ditch Bill criteria located in the Platte River drainage on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22204
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Please contact the project contact for locations of individual facilities. Irrigation ditches are located on the BCH District within the Platte River drainage. Facilities are located on the east side of the Sierra Madre Range and west side of the Snowy Range.
Battle Mountain Prescribed Burn
CE
 - Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Grazing management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Mick Hood
307-326-2517
mhood@fs.fed.us 
Description: Prescribed burn to regenerate aspen in conifer-encroached aspen stands, re-introduce fire into a fire adapted ecosystem.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=17624
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. Project area includes Battle Mountain, an isolated island of Forest Service lands located on the far southwestern portion of the Sierra Madre Range.
Bow River Administrative Site Conveyance
CE
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/02/2008  		Expected:10/2010
  		10/2010 Tom Florich
307-745-2435
tflorich@fs.fed.us 
Description: Sale of Administrative Site Facilities
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22972
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T18N., R80W., sec 21 NE1/4NW1/4. Bow River Adminstrative Site Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
East Fork Encampment Weir Removal
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		08/2010 Shawn Anderson
307-326-2541
sanderson03@fs.fed.us 
Description: Remove hydrology weir constructed by the USFS in 1980s that is preventing fish movement upstream and restore approximately 800' of stream channel. Removal of weir will provide access to eight miles of stream.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30999
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. East Fork Encampment River, Sierra Madre portion of the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
Highline Ditch Company Cabin Permit Reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/26/2009  		Expected:10/2010
  		10/2010 Diana Hood
307-326-2532
dlhood@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issuance of new special use authorization to replace expired permit. No change in authorized use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29836
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 Sec 7, T16N R81W. Near Forest Boundary at Tenmile, NFSR 100 and WY State Highway 130.
Hwy 70/Nellie Ditch Erosion Rehab
CE
 - Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/16/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		08/2010 Dave Gloss
307-326-2510
dgloss@fs.fed.us 
Description: Harden 400' gully erosion north of Hwy 70 at milepost 43.95, including recontouring approximately 600' of the abandoned Nellie Creek Ditch, to address maintenance problems identified by Wyoming Dept of Transportation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30997
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T14N, R85W, Sec 19. North side of Hwy 70 (Battle Highway) at milepost 43.95, Sierra Madre portion of Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
NFSR409 Temporary Road Closure
CE
 - Road management
- Research 		 Completed  Actual: 04/28/2010  05/2010 Steve Loose
307-326-2512
sloose@fs.fed.us 
Description: Snow will be plowed to provide access for a monitoring study in the Coon Creek area, then closed to general travel by placement of a temporary gate where NFSR409 and 496 intersect from May 1-June 1, 2010-2012 to avoid resource damage.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32145
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T13N R83W Sections 22, 27, 28, 34. NFSR409, Sierra Madre Range, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
Red Park Prescribed Burn
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2010  		Expected:12/2010  09/2011 Mick Hood
307-326-2517
mhood@fs.fed.us 
Description: Prescribed burn approximately 60 acres to regenerate/restore ponderosa pine populations and regenerate aspen where it exists.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29332
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T17N R82W NE 1/4 Sec 25. Western slope of the Snowy Range.
Savery
EIS
 - Recreation management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 04/16/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2010  		Expected:11/2010
  		11/2010 Brian Waugh
307-326-2518
bwaugh@fs.fed.us 
Description: Vegetation management to salvage timber/regenerate forests, reduce increasing fuel loads/decrease potential fire hazard, remove dead and dying trees posing a public safety hazard in high priority areas. Includes travel mgmt and recreation mgmt.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29264
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T12-16N, R85-88W. Sierra Madre portion of Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, north of Battle Highway.
USGS Stream Gage Maintenance
CE
 - Research  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		08/2010 Dave Gloss
307-326-2510
dgloss@fs.fed.us 
Description: USGS proposal to reconstruct stream gage cableway used to measure stream flow and water quality. Current cableway is secured to beetle-killed trees and is unsafe.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32150
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - T12N R84W Section 10. Encampment River, Sierra Madre Range.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,   Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Antelope Mine Rail Spur Expansion
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:01/2011  03/2012 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: Antelope Coal LLC has requested an authorization to amend the existing Antelope Mine special use permit to allow expansion of the railroad spur area associated with expansion and increased capacity of the coal loadout facility.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31909
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - W 1/2, SW 1/4, Section 1; W 1/2, Section 12; W 1/2, Section 13; SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 14, T 40 N, R 71 W, Converse County, Wyoming. Hilight Bill Geographic Area.
Ballard Petroleum Holdings LLC, Wildhorse Federal #14--18
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/24/2008  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Amy Ormseth
307-358-7115
aormseth@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construction of one conventional well approx. 260 x 360', if the well produces oil then the disturbance would be 1/2 acre. No road construction or reconstruction.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24347
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T54N, R69W, Section 18. York road in the Spring Creek Unit.
Ballard Petroleum Holdings LLC-Two Victor Field Unit Conventional Wells APDs/SUPOs
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/20/2010  		Expected:09/2010
  		10/2010 James McKay
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project includes accessing, drilling, testing and completing two conventional oil wells including construction of .9 miles of new road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26858
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T54N, R70W, Section 4; T55N, R70W, Section 33. Northwest of Longreach Buffalo Ranch.
DM&E Wetland Mitigation Sites
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/07/2008  		Expected:08/2010
  		10/2010 Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us 
Description: Mitigate wetlands lost during railroad construction.This includes shallow excavations at 3 sites along Antelope Creek to create wetland habitat. Includes temporary work sites, and uses existing roads. A total of 16 acres would be excavated.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22935
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T40N, R69W, Sections 5, 8, 9, and 15; T40N, R68W, Section 20. Antelope Creek.
East Laramie Range Fuels Adaptive Management Option
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:12/2010  01/2011 Clay Westbrook
307-358-1640
cwestbrook01@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project would include treating the Project Area to reduce fire hazard and encourage stand health. An Adaptive Management Option would be created. Treatments would be selected by using the appropriate design criteria.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31175
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL - T 28 N, R 71 W, Sections 1-3, 10-12, and 15. Esterbrook Hill and Sunset Hill area.
Gunnysack and Cow Creek Mountain Permanent Repeater Sites
EA
 - Facility management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/19/2008  		Expected:08/2010
  		09/2010 Robert Sprentall
(307) 358-4690
rsprentall@fs.fed.us 
Description: Install permanent repeaters to provide radio coverage for the Laramie Peak Unit. Repeaters are a 8'x8'x7' high metal building to house the equipment, 2 solar panels and a 20 foot boom antenna. This would include a helispot for each.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22933
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL - T30N, R76W, Secion 20; T26N, R73W, Section 14. Gunnysack and Cow Creek Mountain.
Harris Park Land Exchange
EA
 - Land ownership management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:10/2010  11/2010 Amy Ormseth
307-358-1620
aormseth@fs.fed.us 
Description: Federal to private approximately 240 acres, private to federal approximately 320 acres (formerly part of the Combined Bear Creek Land Exchange)
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=10666
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Pvt to Fed T26N, R72W, Section 26; Harris Park-Fed to Pvt T26N, R72W, portions of Section 12; T27N, R72W portions of Section 3. Laramie Peak Unit.
Harris and Fletcher Park Roadside Fuel Breaks
CE
 - Special area management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/17/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		09/2010 Clay Westbrook
307-358-1640
cwestbrook01@fs.fed.us 
Description: The project would integrate National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 633 (Harris Park Rd.), 716 (Fletcher Park), and County Road 71 (Cottonwood Rd.) into fuel breaks. Fuel breaks would include thinning and removal of ladder fuels along the road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/projects/fuels/index.shtml
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T 28 N, R 71 W, Sections 1, 2, 10, 11, 23, 26, 27, and 34; T 27 N, R 71 W, Sections 15 and 22; T 26 N, R 71 W, Sections 14, 15, and 17. Fuel breaks will reach 100'-200' on each side of the Harris Park, Fletcher Park, and Cottonwood roads.
Inyan Kara Assembled Land Exchange
EA
 - Land ownership management   On Hold  N/A  N/A Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us 
Description: This land exchange is being handled by the Inyan Kara Grazing Association on behalf of 13 land owners in Weston County WY. The LEX consists of some 16,600 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=4324
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Too large to describe in the restricted area. Weston County, WY.
Inyan Kara Riders Motorcycle Enduro Permit Renewal
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2010  		Expected:11/2010  12/2010 Marcia Rose-Ritchie
307-358-4690
mroseritchie@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Inyan Kara Motorcycle Enduro operates under a Recreation Event - 5 year permit in the Inyan Kara area of the Thunder Basin national grassland. The permit expires 12/31/2010; this action is to renew their permit for another term.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32437
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Crook. LEGAL - T 47-48 N, R 63-65 W. Inyan Kara portion of the Thunder Basin National Grassland.
J & L Leasing Communication Site
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:08/2010  09/2010 Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@fs.fed.us 
Description: J & L leasing has applied for a re-issuance of a communication site permit for a lease on Laramie Peak for a ten year term.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31370
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Platte, Albany, Converse, Natrona. LEGAL - T 27 N, R 72 W, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 Section 35. Communication site on Laramie Peak of the Medicine Bow National Forest.
Mielke et al Road Construction Project
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construction of 1/2 mile or less of new road approximately 25-30 feet wide with no structures across Forest Service to replace a road that was closed on private land to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22147
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T48N, R65W, Section 10. North of Upton.
North Antelope Rochelle Mine Road Relocation
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 05/20/2010
07/16/2009  		06/2010 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construct new roads to relocate the existing Antelope and Matheson roads. The existing roads will be mined through and need to be rerouted; 4.4 miles will be on National Grassland. The current proposal is to grant a Right of Way to Campbell County.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22810
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T41N, R71W, Section 3; T42N, R71W, Section 23, 26, 27, and 34. Porcupine Creek Area.
North Antelope Rochelle and School Creek Mines 69 kV Powerline
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/09/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: New construction of 69 kV powerline on approximately 19.5 total miles of 69 kV overhead power line; approximately 14.9 miles will be on Forest Service land to move powerlines out of existing coal mine leases.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28791
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - 6th P.M. -- T. 41 N., R. 71 W., Section 3; T. 42 N., R. 71 W., Sections 23, 25, 26, 27, 34, and 35; and T. 42 N., R 70 W., Sections 9, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 29. Approximately 20 miles south and east of Wright, WY, Campbell County, Within North Antelope Rochelle and School Creek Mines Permit Areas.
North Laramie Range Aspen Restoration
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/17/2010  		Expected:10/2010
  		12/2010 Danielle Reboletti
307-358-7137
dreboletti@fs.fed.us 
Description: The project would incorporate treatments aimed at regenerating select aspen stands and associated habitat on the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. Treatments will focus on improving the health and condition of aspen stands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/projects/habimp/index.shtml
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Platte, Albany, Converse, Natrona. LEGAL - T 28 - 31 N, R 70 - 78 W; T 24-27 N, R 70-74 W. Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
North Laramie River Analysis Part B
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/26/2000  		Expected:09/2010
  		11/2010 Rachel McGee
307-358-4690
ramcgee@fs.fed.us 
Description: Four allotments are being re-visited and analyzed in order to meet current requirements and be authorized under current regulations, guidelines, and Forest Plan direction (Antelope, Bear Creek, Cow Creek, and Friend Creek allotments).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32758
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T25N, R73W, sections 2, 3; T26N, R72W, Sections 4- 9, 15-19; T26N, R73W Sections 1- 5, 9- 23, 27- 34; T27N, R72W, Section 31; T27N, R73W, Section 20-36; T26N, R74W, Section 24. Bear Creek Geographic Area of the Laramie Peak Unit.
Parsons Creek Land Exchange
EA
 - Land ownership management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Misty Hays
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to exchange lands in the Warbonnet Peak area of the Laramie Mtns.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3711
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T28-29N R74-75W. Warbonnet Peak Area in the Laramie Mountains.
RT Communications, Inc. Keeline to Wright
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/28/2009  		Expected:08/2010
  		09/2010 Geri Proctor
307-358-4690
gproctor@fs.fed.us 
Description: New fiber optic line would be placed in the right-of-way of Wyoming highway 450, 90, and 387. This would be on 4.13 miles of National Grassland.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26811
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell. LEGAL - T43N, R69W; T43N, R70W; T43N, R71W. Highways 450, 59, and 387.
RT Communications, Inc.-South Upton project
EA
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 03/18/2010  05/2010 Geri Proctor
307-358-4690
gproctor@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replacing a new telecommunications line within and adjacent to a right of way. This area includes 6.69 miles by 20' width on Thunder Basin National Grassland.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26859
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - T45N, R65W; T46N, R65W; T47N, R65W,; T46N, R66W; T47N, R66W. South Upton area.
School Creek Mine Coal Mining Startup Facilities
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:03/2011  06/2011 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: West Roundup Resources, Inc. (WRR) has requested an authorization to amend the existing School Creek Mine special use permit (SUP) to include an additional (approximately) 663 acres of National Forest Service (NFS) land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31904
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Section 11, T 42 N, R 71 W; Section 23, Section 21, Section 22; Section 26-27 T 42 N, R 70 W; Section 18, T 42 N, R 69 W, Campbell County, Wyoming. Hilight Bill Geographic Area on the Thunder Basin National Grassland.
South Teepee pasture spring and water tank
CE
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/30/2007  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Charlie Bradshaw
307-358-7125
cbradshaw@fs.fed.us 
Description: The contractor constructing this project on private land inadvertently placed it on Forest Service land. The project developed a spring, installed a water pipeline and water tank for the allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22167
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T26N, R73W, Section 35. Yankee Flats Area.
Thunder Basin Coal Co LLC: Clinker Mining Expansion
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/05/2009  		Expected:06/2010
  		08/2010 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: The existing permitted clinker mining area encompasses approximately 600 acres of NFS land. The requested expansion comprises 40 acres, which would result in a total of approximately 640 impacted acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31497
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T 43 N, R 70 W, Section 26, Lot 4; 6th P.M. Hilight Bill Geographic Area.
Upton Mineral Material Development
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/15/2010  		Expected:09/2010
  		10/2010 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service (FS) proposes to develop two mineral material pit sites on National Forest Service (NFS) land in the Upton area. The proposed pit developments will each be less than 5-acres in extent.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/projects/mineral/index.shtml
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - NW 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 13, T 47 N, R 64 W; SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 30, T 47 N, R 63 W, 6th P.M. Weston County, WY. Upton area of the Thunder Basin National Grassland.
Wellstar Road Use permit for NFSR 1106.C & new construction access to new well Keeline Unit Well
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2010  		Expected:01/2011  02/2011 Hilaire Peck
307-358-7139
hwpeck@fs.fed.us 
Description: Wellstar has proposed reconstruction of ~1500' of existing two-track (1106.C), ~2400' of new road construction over a user created, and ~600' of new road construction.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30553
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell, Converse. LEGAL - T43N, R69W, Section 20, 21, 28, & 29. Thunder Basin National Grassland, Hwy 450 to Keeline Unit Well 16-14.
Weston Store
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2010  		Expected:11/2010  12/2010 Geri Proctor
307-746-2782
gproctor@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Bethea's would like to build a convenience store at Weston, WY. This is the most convenient location for a store as it is accessible to Highway 59 and Heald County Road. This would cover approximately 5 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32754
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - NE 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 25, T 54 N, R 71 W. East side of Highway 59 in Weston, WY.
Wright Area Coal Lease by Application (LBA)
EIS
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/26/2009
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		09/2010 Mike Fracasso
307-358-7114
mfracasso@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project will analyze the applications for coal leases in the Wright Area for continuing coal mining for the Jacobs Ranch, Black Thunder and North Antelope Rochelle Mines.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27646
Location: UNIT - Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. East of Wright, WY.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,   Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
4-Counties Ditch Rehabilitation EA
EA
 - Special area management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/31/2010  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Rehabilitation of approximately 1 mile of an old ditch on Forest Service land that has several large breaches and gullies. Located in roadless.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29301
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N, R82W, Sec. 7 & 8. Rabbit Ears Pass - Dumont Lake Area-Long Park Roadless Area.
Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/17/2002  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Brian Waugh
970-870-2185
bwaugh@fs.fed.us 
Description: Close hazardous adits and shafts on the Forest that present a danger to the public
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=18709
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T.9N., R.85W.,T.10N., R.85W., T.11N., R.85W., T.6N.,R.84W, T2N, R83W, S27, and T2N, R82W, S28. Creek west of Rock Cr, Farwell Mtn Mine, Upper King Solomon Mine, Mine NW of Columbine, 1st Gold Mine, Upper Independence Peak, Master key mine, Little red park, Uraniun, Gore Creek, and Lynx Pass Min.
Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures II
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 04/25/2010  08/2010 Gary Gray
970-870-2162
gagray01@fs.fed.us 
Description: Close two hazardous mine adits and shafts on the Forest that represent a potential danger to the public.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32089
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Project: Master Key. Claim Name: Last Hope - T10N, R85W, S11. Claim Name: Copper Mask #2 - T10N, R85W, S11. Project: Master Key. Claim Name: Last Hope and Copper Mask #2. Located on Farwell Mountain, northeast of Clark, Colorado.
Babson-Carpenter Access Private Road Easement
CE
 - Special use management   On Hold  N/A  N/A Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a road easement across about 1/4 mile of Forest Service land to access a private inholding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=4764
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R87W, Section 35. South of California Park.
Buffalo Pass Road Improvement Projects
EA
 - Road management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/08/2010  		Expected:09/2010
  		07/2011 Liz Schnackenberg
970-870-2234
lschnackenberg@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reconstruct 7 mi of NFSR 60 and 4.5 mi of NFSR 310 to meet level 3 standards. Includes adding relief culverts, adding barrow material to road surface, capping with aggregate, replacing culvert on Granite Cr, and developing a new gravel pit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30103
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - existing sources - T7N, R83W, Section 36 & T6N, R83W, Section 16; new pit source T7N, R83W, Section 32. Buffalo Pass, northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Circle Creek Fish Barrier Modification
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2010  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Rick Henderson
970-870-2219
rhenderson01@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project will temporarily modify an exisiting fish barrier in Circle Cr. The modification would prevent non-native trout in Elkhead Cr. from entering Circle Cr. during non-native removal efforts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31801
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - SW, NW, S3, T9N, R87W. Mouth of Circle Cr. in California Park, 20 miles North of Hayden, Colorado.
Columbine Parking Area and snowmobile trail reroute
EA
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/26/2009  		Expected:06/2010
  		06/2011 Kent Foster
970-870-2142
kfoster@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-routing of existing snowmobile trail east of current route and construction of approximately 3 acre parking area near trail head.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26317
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T10N, R85W, Section 32 & 33. Northeast of Columbine, Colorado.
Coulton/Floyd PCT Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/07/2010  		Expected:12/2010
  		07/2011 Andy Cadenhead
970-870-2220
acadenhead@fs.fed.us 
Description: Pre-commercial thinning of approximately 240 acres of lodgepole pine.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32046
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Seedhouse Corridor, northeast of Clark, Colorado. T9N, R84W.
Coulton/Floyd Salvage and Fuel Reduction Project
EA
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:08/2010  08/2010 Andy Cadenhead
970-870-2220
acadenhead@fs.fed.us 
Description: Salvage of approximately 3240 acres of lodgepole pine and some spruce blowdown, 140 acres of fuel reduction treatments and 1185 acres of pre-commericial thinning
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29312
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9 & 10N, R84W. Coulton creek and Reed creek area.
Emery Spring Development Proposal
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:07/2010  07/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Develop a spring and pipeline on National Forest Service lands for a domestic water supply to area with no water.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28372
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R85W, SE 1/4 Sec. 15. North Routt off of 129, near Willow Creek Pass.
HPBE Travel Management Maintenance
CE
 - Road management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:07/2010  07/2010 Kent Foster
970-870-2142
kfoster@fs.fed.us 
Description: Minor changes and updates to travel management based on management needs on the ground. Road decomissioning, road closure improvements, maintenance level adjustments, and road openings.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30137
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - District-wide. Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.
Northwest Colorado Snow Club permit reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Steve McCone
970-870-2277
smccone@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of snowmobile grooming permit
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30106
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9-19N, R87-89W. Bears Ears.
RECREATION RESIDENCE USE OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/06/2006  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Kent Foster
970-870-2142
kfoster@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-issue special use permits to continue recreation residence use, with some modifications to the operating plan for the Elk River Tract includes 4 lots on the Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22266
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N R84W SEC 8. Elk River Tract includes 4 lots approximately 1/4 mile south of Hinman Campground.
Re-issuance of a Spring Box and Pipeline Permit
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/12/2006  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: This is an existing Spring Box and Pipeline that is developed on National Forest System land and is used for the purpose of domestic water on a private property. The proposal is to re-issue the permit allowing this use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=18859
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T10N, R85W, Sections 5 & 6. Located near Columbine, north of Steamboat Springs, CO.
Recreation Events
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/01/2010  		Expected:06/2010
  		08/2010 Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us 
Description: Recreation events on system trails including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32158
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N, T6N, R83W, and 84W. Steamboat Ski Area to Dumaont Lake along NFSTs 1101, 1102, and 1032.
Red Parks Rangeland Management Analysis
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		07/2011 Erik Taylor
970-870-2154
estaylor@fs.fed.us 
Description: Analysis of livestock grazing on the Big Red Park, Little Red Park, and Middle Fork Circle Bar Allotments.
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T10N, R84W; T11N, R84W; T10N, R85W; T11N, R85W; and T11N, R86W. North Routt County.
Routt Powder Riders permit reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Steve McCone
970-870-2277
smccone@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of snowmobile grooming permit
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30104
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5, 6, 7N, R82, 83, 84W. Rabbit Ears Pass.
Steamboat Front
CE
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:07/2010  08/2010 Mark Cahur
970-870-2214
mcahur@fs.fed.us 
Description: WUI fuels and habitat improvement project. May include mastication, prescribed burning of shrub and aspen vegetation,and removal and treatment of beetle-killed pine. The project will occur in close proximity to the Steamboat Springs city limits.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30090
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W, Sections 2,11,14,23,26,& 35; T5N, R84W, Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, & 26. Steamboat Springs city limits and surrounding valley.
Steamboat Lake Snow Club permit reissuance
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Steve McCone
970-870-2277
smccone@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissuance of snowmobile grooming permit
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30105
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9-12N, R84 and 85W. North Routt.
Steamboat Ski Area Beetle Mitigation Fuels Reduction Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us 
Description: Implement vegetation management prescriptions: primarily hazard tree removal
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30155
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W. Steamboat Ski Area.
Steamboat Ski Area Summer Trails
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		09/2010 Janet Faller
970-870-2174
jfaller@fs.fed.us 
Description: Construction of additional summer trails to the existing summer trail system
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30152
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T6N, R84W. Steamboat Ski Area.
Stewardship Rangeland Management Analysis
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/22/2008
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2010  		Expected:09/2010
  		07/2011 Erik Taylor
970-870-2154
estaylor@fs.fed.us 
Description: Analysis of livestock grazing on the Stewardship allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29076
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T10N, R87W, R88W & R89W. Routt and Moffat Counties.
Walton Peak Timber and Fuels Project
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011  		Expected:04/2012  07/2012 Andy Cadenhead
970-870-2220
acadenhead@fs.fed.us 
Description: Salvage of lodgepole pine on Rabbit Ears Pass, fuels reduction (enhanced protection of communication tower and various structures in and around Rabbit Ears Pass and Walton Peak), and wildlife habitat improvement.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32719
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Townships 5N - 7N, and Ranges 82W - 84W. The Project will take place on the Routt National Forest from the Eastern summit of Rabbit Ears Pass west to the forest boundary east of Steamboat Springs.
Whiskey Connector Trail
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/26/2008  		Expected:06/2010
  		08/2010 Steve McCone
970-870-2277
smccone@fs.fed.us 
Description: New ATV trail connecting the end of NFSR 412 to the Wyoming trail 1101. The trail will be approximately 1/8 mile, 300 feet of old logging road and 300 feet of new trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26323
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T12N, R84W, Section 19. Whiskey Creek.
Wilderness Ranch Fuel Reduction
EA
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2011  		Expected:06/2012  07/2012 Mark Cahur
970-870-2214
mcahur@fs.fed.us 
Description: Salvage and silvicultural actions within interface areas adjacent to the subdivision. Also areas along forest/private boundaries that could have mastication and prescribed fire used to treat for hazard fuels.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30145
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, W1/2 R89 and R90W; T10N, W1/2 R89 and R90W. Sand Point.
Willow Creek Pass Fuels Reduction
EIS
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/21/2009
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2010  		Expected:08/2010
  		09/2010 Mark Cahur
970-870-2214
mcahur@fs.fed.us 
Description: Vegetation management on approximately 230 acres of beetle infested timber adjacent to the Willow Creek Pass subdivision to reduce fuel loading and decrease crown fire potential.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25336
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T9N, R85W, Sections 10, 11, & 15. East of Willow Creek Pass subdivision off of Routt County Road 129.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,   Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Ewind Farm, Inc.
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/04/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Mary Sanderson
307-745-2422
msanderson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Establish three (3) anemometer towers to test for the possibility of future wind farm development. Each tower would be 60 meters (197 ft) tall with guy wires spaced 120 degrees apart to three anchors. Total area impacted would be less than 5 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26534
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T14-15N, R70-72W, 6th Principle Meridian. Pole Mountain Unit.
Gramm Creek Public Post and Pole
CE
 - Forest products  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sara Alberts
307-745-2337
salberts@fs.fed.us 
Description: Commercial sale of approximately 36 acres of post and pole products
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30228
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T12N, R78W, Section 12; T12N, R77W. Section 7. Southeast of Gramm, Wyoming.
Laramie District North WUI Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2010  		Expected:03/2011  04/2011 Sara Alberts
307-745-2337
salberts@fs.fed.us 
Description: Vegetation treatments around identified WUI areas and municipal watersheds on the Laramie Ranger District. Treatment emphasis is on fuels reduction across the northern part of the District including Foxborough, Rob Roy/Rambler and north to Morgan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30526
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - Parts of T13 - 18N, R78 & 79W. From Foxborough north to Morgan.
Medicine Bow Rail Trail Extension
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mary Sanderson
307-745-2363
msanderson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Designate the last two (2) miles of the Rail Trail from Dry Park (NFSR 517) to Albany. This portion of trail goes through State, BLM, and private lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31258
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 517 at Dry Park, west to Forest Service parking lot on the west side of Albany, WY.
Private Property Access
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2010  		Expected:07/2010  07/2010 Mary Sanderson
307-745-2363
msanderson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a road permit to construct roughly 150' of new road to private property off of NFSR 522.E . Issue a road easement for NFSRs 533, 522, 522.A, and 522.E. Year-round access would include use of the Chimney Park Ski Trails via snowmobiles.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32236
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T13N, R77W, NE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 21. The ski trail portion is located in Section 25. Near the Chimney Park Ski Trails.
Shellrock Bark Beetle and Fuels Reduction EIS
EIS
 - Forest products
- Fuels management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Sara Alberts
307-745-2338
salberts@fs.fed.us 
Description: Vegetative treatments to address insect epidemic and to reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to wildland-urban interface areas, private land, and primary road corridors. The analysis was modified to include the Foxborough and Valhalla pvt. inholdings.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25473
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - T12 - 14N., R77-78W., 6th P.M. Area includes Fox Creek, Gramm Creek, Squirrel Creek, and Jelm Creek drainages, southeast portio of the Laramie District.
T-Trail Snowmobile Re-route
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mary Sanderson
307-745-2363
msanderson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Relocate a winter use snowmobile trail off of the State Highway 230 Right-of-Way between WyCOLO and Wold. Roughly 1/4 mile of trail clearing is required. The remaining trail would use existing routes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29368
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. NFSR 544.AB west of Wold, south to NFSR 501 west of WyCOLO.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,   Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Ditch Rider Cabin Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/19/2004  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Authorize the use of a cabin on National Forest Service lands. The cabin is used by a ditch permittee and their employees during summer months for ditch inspection purposes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=7823
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T11N, R82W, Section 27. Approximately 1 1/2 miles south of Big Creek Lakes in the Routt National Forest.
Grizzly
EA
 - Recreation management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology
- Road management 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/18/2009  		Expected:06/2010
  		07/2010 Brian Waugh
307-326-2518
bwaugh@fs.fed.us 
Description: Salvage and remove dead and dying trees to reduce fuels hazards, reduce threats to public safety and infrastructure; promote reforestation to regenerate forests.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27315
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T5-9N, R82-83W. East side of Park Range, 15 miles west of Walden.
Grizzly-Helena Trail Crossing
CE
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/26/2010  		Expected:07/2010
  		06/2011 Paula Guenther
970-723-2721
pguenther@fs.fed.us 
Description: Improve the stability and safety of the North Fork North Platte River crossing by reconstructing trail tread and boardwalk bridges and revegetating wetland areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31041
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T11N, R82W, Sec 26. North end of Grizzly-Helena Trail immediately south of Helena Trailhead at North Fork North Platte River crossing on Parks Ranger District.
Ninegar Creek Realignment
CE
 - Grazing management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Mike Alpe
970-723-2717
malpe@fs.fed.us 
Description: Return stream flow back into original channel. Includes modification of bank slope, reseeding and fencing area off from livestock grazing for five years.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29195
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T5N, R80W, NW 1/4 Section 4. Ninegar Creek is on the southern portion of Parks Ranger District south of Walden Colorado.
Owl Mountain Forest Service Repeater Site
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2008  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Installation of building and 60-foot tower at the Owl Mountain Communication Site for Forest Service radio communication. Access along existing road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24398
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - T6N, R77W, Section 20. Approximately 5 miles SW of Gould, Colorado.
Park Range Rangeland Analysis
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/27/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		07/2010 Mike Alpe
970-723-2717
malpe@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reissue Allotment Management Plans and permits for three grazing allotments on the Parks Ranger District: Sawmill Creek, Big Park, and Livingston Park.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29924
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. East side of Park Range on the Parks Ranger District.
Parks Platte River Ditch Bill Easements: Batch #1
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/26/2008  		Expected:09/2010
  		09/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue FPLMA easements for irrigation ditches meeting Colorado Ditch Bill criteria located in the Platte River drainage on Parks District. Batch #1 includes 5 water facilities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24401
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. Irrigation ditches are located on Parks District within the Platte River drainage. Contact project contact for information on locations of individual facilities.
Vohs Cabin Removal Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/25/2010  		Expected:09/2010
  		10/2010 Paula Guenther
970-723-2721
pguenther@fs.fed.us 
Description: Complete actions required at termination of recreation residence permit, including removal of private structures and improvements from NFS lands and restoration of disturbed areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33044
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T5N, R79W, Section 35. Rabbit Ears Range, Long lake area.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest,   Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
FD Hutchinson Ditch
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2005  		Expected:12/2010
  		12/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a FLPMA Ditch Easement for an existing ditch. The ditch is 829 feet long and the width is 5 foot on either side of the centerline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=10102
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R86W, Section 1, NE 1/4, SE 1/4, 6th P.M. Moore Park.
Gabioud Ditch
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2005  		Expected:12/2010
  		12/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue FLPMA permit for an existing ditch. The ditch starts at Green Creek and runs to private land. It is 2129' long and 10' wide on each side of centerline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=11783
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T4N, R84W, Section 15, N 1/2, NW 1/4. Green Creek area.
Greenridge AMP
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2009  		Expected:10/2010
  		06/2011 Douglas Myhre
970-638-4516
dmyhre@fs.fed.us 
Description: Grazing Management, revision update for allotment management plan
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27881
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T2N R84W, T3N R84W. East of Yampa, CO.
Kayser Ditch Repair
CE
 - Special use management   On Hold  N/A  N/A Dave Cottle
970-638-4516
dcottle@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replace 300-400 feet of deteriorating pipeline. Access will be on the existing road. Equipment would include dozer, trackhoe, truck, welder and various hand tools. They would haul new pipe in and old out.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=12487
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R83W, Section 34, SW 1/4. Whiskey Creek.
Kayser Mutual Ditch #2
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2005  		Expected:12/2010
  		12/2010 Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue FLPMA permit for an existing ditch. The ditch starts at Rock Creek and runs to private land. It is 729' long and 25' wide on each side of centerline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=10128
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R83W, Section 34 SW 1/4. Rock Creek.
MaKi Land Exchange
EA
 - Land management planning  On Hold  N/A  N/A Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Land Exchange
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=14136
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. Yampa RD.
Maurice Glen road easement and plowing
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Rebecca Roof
970-870-2195
rroof@fs.fed.us 
Description: Issue a road easement for the NFSR 206 road. The road is 2 1/2 miles long and 30 feet wide.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=10802
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R83W, Sections 11, 12, and 13; T1N, R82W, Section 18. National Forest System Road 206.
Middle Creek/Ute AMP
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/28/2010  		Expected:12/2010
  		06/2011 Douglas Myhre
970-638-4516
dmyhre@fs.fed.us 
Description: Grazing Management, revision update for allotment management plan
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32658
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco, Routt. LEGAL - The proposed project is located in Township 3 North, Range 87 West, Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 21. Approximately 15 miles west of Yampa, CO.
Morrison Creek Fuels Reduction
EIS
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 06/2010  		Expected:11/2010  06/2011 Sam Duerksen
970-638-4516
sduerksen@fs.fed.us 
Description: A combination of mechanical fuel reduction treatments (salvage, full tree mastication, hand cutting and piling) along the wildland urban interface within the Morrison Creek drainage.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27055
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T2N, R83W Sec. 6, 7, 17, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 T2N, R84W Sec. 1, 2, 12 T3N, R84W Sec. 17, 20, 28, 34. Project located 15 miles south of Steamboat Springs, CO in the Morrison Creek drainage.
National Forest System Road 225 Analysis
EA
 - Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/14/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		06/2011 Chad Kurtenbach
970-638-4516
cmkurtenbach@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-routing, change of use and decommisioning portions of National Forest System Road 225 for wildlife, hydrology and travel management purposes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27097
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - T1N, R83W Sec. 13, 14, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33,. Project located 6 miles east of Toponas, CO in the Long Park area.
Oak Creek Roads Analysis
CE
 - Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/08/2009  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Douglas Myhre
970-638-4516
dmyhre@fs.fed.us 
Description: Closing, decommisioning and change of use for portions of National Forest System Roads 943, 949.1A, 949 1.B and 986 for public safety, wildlife, hydrology and travel management purposes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30031
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Township 3 North, Range 86 West, Sections 20, 21, 30, 32, 33. Project located 5-7 miles west of Oak Creek, CO.
Red Dirt Integrated Management Project
EA
 - Fuels management  Completed  Actual: 03/26/2010  06/2010 Rick Ondrejka
970-638-4516
rondrejka@fs.fed.us 
Description: The purpose of the project is to mitigate the impacts of large-scale forest mortality due to the existing beetle epidemic, to usher in and protect the new forest regeneration, and to reduce the risk of high intensity wildfires and extreme water flow.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=23431
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Red Dirt Geographic Area.
Temporary Outfitter Guide Permit Renewals
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/17/2010  07/2010 John Anarella
970-638-4516
janarella@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renewal of Temporary outfitter guide permits. No changes to previous activities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30937
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Grand, Rio Blanco, Routt. Yampa Ranger Distict, District Wide.
Trout Creek Fish Barrier
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/18/2010  		Expected:07/2010
  		08/2010 Rick Henderson
970-870-2219
rhenderson01@fs.fed.us 
Description: Prevent whirling disease infected fish from entering the Trout Creek drainage thereby spreading the disease to native Colorado Cutthroat Trout.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31781
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - SW, NW, S14, T2N, R87W. South of Sheriffs Reservoir at the inlet of Trout Creek.
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