Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2011 to 03/31/2011
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

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 Nationwide
-  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, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Land Management Planning Rule
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2009
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010  		Expected:11/2011
  		12/2011 Larry Hayden
202-205-1559
lhayden@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011  		Expected:12/2011
  		01/2012 Glen Stein
208-869-5405
gstein@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Western Area Power Administration Right-of-Way Maintenance and Reauthorization Project
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 04/08/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2011  		Expected:11/2011
  		12/2011 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
Blue River Gore Pass Transmission Line
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue special use authorization for an existing transmission line including a vegetation management plan.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand, Summit. Williams Ridge, on Grand/Summit County Line.
Emergency Power Line Clearing Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/17/2010
11/17/2010
11/17/2010  		12/2010 Jamie Kingsbury
970-870-2149
jkingsbury@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://go.usa.gov/1AX
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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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Kingston Peak Restoration and Seasonal Closure
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  08/2011 Ralph Bradt
303-567-3017
rbradt@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to do restoration work and improve drainage along portions of the Kingston Peak road, including installing two seasonal closure gates to protect natural resources in the area prior to snowmelt each summer.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R74W, Sections 22, 23, 26, 27, 34. Kingston Peak Road.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SNOTEL/Snow Course Sites
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 08/24/2010  10/2010 Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new authorization to the NRCS for exisiting SNOTEL and Snow Course Sites located throughout the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Grand, Larimer. Various sites throughout the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
YMCA of Estes Park, Estes Park Center
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2010  		Expected:03/2011  05/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service purposes to issue a ten year outfitting and guide permit for hiking.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. System trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Boulder 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
Allenspark Recreational Shooting Project
EA
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/24/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011  		Expected:04/2011
  		07/2011 Catherine Luna
303-541-2508
cluna@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32622
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4. Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado.
Barker Gravity Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:02/2011  02/2011 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit to the City of Boulder for the use and maintenance of the Barker Gravity Line.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. East of the Town of Nederland and north of Magnolia Road.
Boy Scouts of America, Denver Area Council
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2009  		Expected:03/2011
  		05/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten year outfitting and guiding permit for hiking and backpacking.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. The permit area is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness on FS system trails including the South St Vrain Trail, Beaver Creek, and Buchanan Pass trails.
Colorado Mountain Ranch
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/01/2005  		Expected:03/2011
  		05/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for hiking.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Various locations on the Boulder Ranger District.
Colorado State Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan
EA
 - Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/03/2009  		Expected:09/2011
  		03/2012 Mark Martin
303-541-2535
mlmartin@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities in cooperation with Rocky Mountain National Park to include Lily Lake, the Longs Peak Trailhead and Campground and Meeker Park Campground.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=18244
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. Areas of the Rocky Mnt. Natl Park & Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 beginning with the Lily Lake complex to the north and ending at the Meeker Park Campground area to the south.
Corona Grading Project at Eldora Mountain Resort
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/22/2010  		Expected:03/2011
  		07/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend Eldora Mountain Resort's special use authorization to modify the Corona ski trail to minimize safety concerns. This project would widen an existing segment of the trail to reduce skier congestion.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Township 1 South, Range 73 West, Section 19, 6th Principle Meridian. On skiers right within and adjacent to the Corona ski trail, east of the Corona lift near the bottom corner of the trail.
Emma J and Bessie B Road Association Easement
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to the Emma J and Bessie B Road Association for year-round access to private property.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., section 18, 6thPM. Near Jamestown, Colorado.
Forsythe Fuel Treatment Project
EA
 - Fuels management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2010  		Expected:04/2011  10/2013 Mark Martin
303-541-2535
mlmartin@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service proposes forest management activities designed to improve forest health and reduce the potential for wildfire in the SE portion of the Boulder Ranger District near Forsythe Canyon.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. The project area is located in the SE corner of the Boulder Ranger District, south and east of State Hwy 119 and east of Gross Reservoir.
Gold Hill Fuel Treatment Project
CE
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/02/2010  		Expected:06/2011
  		10/2012 Mark Martin
303-541-2535
mlmartin@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service proposes forest management activities designed to reduce the intensity and spread of wildfire and to support the recommendations developed in the Town of Gold Hill's Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29879
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. The project area is located on NFS lands west of the town of Gold Hill, CO, in the Gold Hill Fire Protection District.
Gresham Road Association Easement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:02/2011  02/2011 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to the Gresham Road Association for year-round access to private property.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Northwest of the Town of Jamestown.
Hessie Winter Trailhead Project
EA
 - Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve a winter trailhead for a popular trail area.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1S, R73W, SECT.18. Near Hessie.
Jenny Creek Road Reroute and Restoration Project
CE
 - Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2010  		Expected:03/2011  07/2011 Beverly Baker
303-541-2517
bbaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service proposes to reroute approximately 3/4 of a mile of a four-wheeled drive road out of a creek bed, and restore the current road to near natural conditions.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Jenny Creek, north of Rollins Pass Road and approximately one mile southeast of Yankee Doodle Lake.
Lane Guest Ranch
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2005  		Expected:03/2012
  		05/2012 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace an expiring permit.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. Deer Ridge, House Rock, Pierson Rock, and trails west and northwest of Meeker Park.
Lefthand Ditch Company - Lake Isabelle
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/21/2009
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011
  		08/2011 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the Lefthand Ditch Company to use motorized and mechanical equipment in the Indian Peaks Wilderness for maintenance of outlet works.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R73W, Sec 7. Work would occur near the Lake Isabelle outlet in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Meeker Park Lodge
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/01/2005  		Expected:03/2012
  		05/2012 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding to replace an expiring permit.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. Deer Ridge, House Rock, Pierson Park, and trails west and northwest of Meeker Park.
Nederland Elementary School Nature Trail
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit to the Nederland Elementary School for an existing nature trail on National Forest System land.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.1S., R.73W., section 14, 6th PM. Near Nederland, Colorado.
Porphyry Mountain Road Association Easement
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to the Porphyry Mountain Road Association for year-round access to private property.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., section 19, 6th PM. Near Jamestown, Colorado.
Public Service Company Distribution Line Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  05/2011 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Services proposes to authorize PSCo to replace lines and poles on existing distribution lines.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Near Giggy Gulch, east of Nederland and California Gulch near Ward.
Rollinsville Administrative Site Conveyance
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/11/2010  		Expected:06/2011
  		07/2011 Elizabeth Moncrief
970-295-6656
emoncrief@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to sell the Rollinsville work center and associated properties/buildings.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T1S, R73W, section 35, 6th pm. Two miles west of State Hwy 119 (Peak-to-Peak), just west of the community of Rollinsville.
Single Track Mountain Bike Adventures
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2009  		Expected:03/2011
  		05/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten year outfitting and guiding permit for mountain biking.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1 S, R73W, Sec 23, 24, 26, and 27. T1 S, R72W, Sec 9, 10, 16, 17, and 20. The project area is located in West and East Magnolia on FS System trails and roads. The area is 1 mile south of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West, and west and east of the Peak to Peak Hwy.
Sombrero Ranches (Allenspark Livery)
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/01/2006  		Expected:03/2012
  		05/2012 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten year outfitting and guide permit for horseback riding.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - North half of Section 25, Township 3, North Range 73W; South half of Section 24, Township 3 North Rnage 73 W; North half of Section 30, Township 3 North Range 72W. Northeast of the town of Allenspark, CO.
St Vrain Cabin Conveyance
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/11/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		02/2011 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to sell the St. Vrain Cabin (aka Rutledge or Stapp Cabin) and associated properties/buildings; an isolated parcel across Hwy 119 (Peak to Peak Hwy) is included in the sale
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - SE1/4 SE1/4 Sect 30 and SW1/4 SW1/4 Sect 29, T2N, R72W, 6th PM. 1/4mi west of Hwy 119 (Peak to Peak) north of Ward, near Tumblesom Lake, Tahosa Boy Scout camp, and So. St. Vrain Trailhead.
Sugarloaf Fire Protection District
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit to the Sugarloaf Fire Protection District for an existing fire barn on National Forest System land.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.1N., R.72W., section25, 6th PM. Near Nederland, Colorado.
Sundance Stables
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2006  		Expected:03/2011
  		05/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten year outfitting and guide permit for horseback riding.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24,26, and 27 of Township 1 south, Range 73W, 6th PM. One mile due south of the town of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West, and west of the Peak to Peak Highway.
Town of Mead - Rehabilitation of Red Deer Lake Dam
EA
 - Special use management   On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Johnson
(303) 541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to the Town of Mead to rehabilitate the dam and outlet works of Red Deer Lake
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N, R73W, Sec. 18, 6th p.m. Boulder County, Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Urban Front Country Regulation Review
EA
 - Recreation management   On Hold  N/A  N/A Catherine Luna
303-541-2508
cluna@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service will review and propose changes to the recreation regulations in relation to dispersed camping, campfires, and recreational shooting on the Boulder Ranger District.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. Boulder Ranger District - District-wide.
Weeks Reciprocal Easement
CE
 - Special use management   On Hold  N/A  N/A Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a reciprocal easement for a private road easement in exchange for a right-of-way granted to the U.S. Forest Service.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T2N, R71W, NW 1/4, sec. 30. Gillespie Spur Road, NFSR 327.1.
Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2010  		Expected:03/2011  05/2011 Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten year outfitting and guide permit for hiking.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. System trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Canyon Lakes 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
AJB Outfitters Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/13/2010  10/2010 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horse pack trips and big game hunting to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31093
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah Wilderness.
Beaver Meadows Ski Trail Special Use Authorization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/04/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		01/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for an existing system of privately-developed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on National Forest System lands to replace an expiring authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T. 10N, R. 74W, Sections 9, 14, 15, 16. Red Feather Lakes general area - trail system located on NFS lands immediately adjacent to Beaver Meadows Ranch Resort.
Boy Scouts of America Elkhorn High Adventure Base Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for backpacking.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness, non-wilderness lands east of the Laramie River Road.
Bureau of Reclamation - Pole Hill Canal Repair/Staging Sites
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  06/2011 Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us 
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a temp. permit to the BOR for the use of Forest System land to temporarily store/stage box culverts and to use/do minor modifications to National Forest System Road 122 to transport the culverts to repair the canal.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 71 West, section 27. Located west of Pinewood Lake.
Cedar Park Fuel Reduction Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2011  		Expected:11/2011  09/2012 Richard Edwards
970-295-6760
rsedwards@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to reduce hazardous fuels on National Forest land in the vicinity of the Cedar Park and Crystal Mountain subdivisions.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29071
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T. 6 and 7 N., R. 70, 71, 72 W. Sixth PM, Larimer County, CO. Located on National Forest land in northern Colorado north of Drake, west of Masonville and south of the Buckhorn Canyon.
Cheley Camps Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		02/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking to replace an existing expired authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area in proximity to camp.
City of Fort Collins Outdoor Recreation Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. District wide, as approved annually.
Colorado Bicycling Adventures Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for bicycling to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park/Glen Haven area.
Elderhostel Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Pingree Park area including Comanche Peak Wilderness.
George Creek Drilling
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service will analyze a Plan of Operation submitted for a proposal to conduct exploratory drilling of 10 core holes with possible associated trenching. Exploration is for kimberlite.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 11 North, Range 74 West, section 28 - exact proposed locations to be determined. Geroge creek area, north of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.
Girl Scouts of Colorado
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/02/2008  		Expected:04/2011
  		05/2011 Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for a road located on National Forest System land that accesses private property and to obtain an authorization from the Girl Scouts for Forest Service access for land management.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 72 West, section 32. East of Red Feather, Colorado.
Halligan-Seaman Water Management Project
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 02/01/2006
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2012  		Expected:12/2013
  		06/2029 Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley) and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands
Web Link:  http://www.halligan-seaman.org
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N, R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County.
Lutheran Ranches of the Rockies Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/13/2010  10/2010 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking and mountain biking to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31101
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Pingree Park area in proximity to Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp.
Magic Sky Fuels Reduction Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2010
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 02/2011  		Expected:03/2011
  		05/2013 Richard Edwards
970-295-6760
rsedwards@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels on National Forest System lands east of the community of Red Feather Lakes, CO.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=15585
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Various Sections in T. 9 and 10 N., R. 72 and 73 W., Sixth PM, Larimer County, CO. National Forest System land northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mountain Parks Electric Line Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		06/2011 Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze an application to replace existing overhead lines with buried lines crossing Forest within the right-of-way of County Roads 103 and 90. One new line segment is proposed and the master permit would be amended.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T10N, R76W, section 35; T9N, R76W, sections 2and 13; T9N, R76W, section 24. Laramie River Road.
Poudre Canyon Bighorn Sheep Habitat Prescribed Burn
CE
 - Land management planning
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  01/2012 Dale Oberlag
970-295-6765
doberlag@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct prescribed burning to improve habitat for bighorn sheep and elk in the upper Cache la Poudre Canyon.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T9N, R74W, Sec 29, 30, 31, 32; T9N, R75W, Sec 25, 35, 36. Along the north side of Highway 14 approximately 30 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Poudre Valley REA Power Line Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/19/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		05/2011 Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposed to analyze an application for the replacement of an existing overhead power line with an overhead line along the Creedmore Lake road. The exiting line is located on National Forest land with difficult terrain and access
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T10N, R74W, NE1/4, section 24. Creedmore Lake Road north of Red Feather Lakes.
Ravencrest Chalet Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking, rock climbing/rapelling and mountain biking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area.
Sierra Club Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking and backpacking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness.
Sombrero Ranches Special Use Authorization - Horseback Riding
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2007  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horseback riding to replace an expired authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area.
Sombrero Ranches Special Use Authorization - Hunting/Livery
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2007  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for big game hunting and horse livery to replace an expired authorization.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area for hunting; District-wide for livery.
Water Facility Easement for Twin Lake Reservoir
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to convert a special use permit to an easement for the City of Greeley for operation of Twin Lake Reservoir and the diversion ditch on Pennock Creek. There is no anticipated change to the existing use.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs. 21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Clear Creek 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
City of Idaho Springs Water Transmission Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/30/2010  		Expected:12/2010
  		01/2011 Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a new special use permit to replace an expiring permit issued to the City of Idaho Springs for an existing water transmission line.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Township 4S., Range 73 W., S1/2 of Section 3, 6th P.M. Located within the Highway 103 Right of Way near Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Clear Creek County Hwy 103 (Squaw Pass Road) Easement
EA
 - Special area management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011  		Expected:07/2011
  		09/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to Clear Creek County for CR 103 (Squaw Pass Road) for road improvements and a 4 ft ascending bike lane. The project has been modified to include a 2 ft paved shoulder along the descending lane.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. T. 4 S., R. 72 W., Sec. 19.
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and maintenance of an existing sand storage yard and maintenance buildings.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. T. 4 S., R. 76 W., Sec. 13 and T. 4 S., R. 76 W., Sec. 27.
Currier Private Road Easement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2010  		Expected:12/2010
  		05/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to respond to an application submitted by a land owner and issue a private road easement to allow for access to their private property.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Hamlin Gulch Area.
Dry Gulch Boreal Toad Ponds
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants   On Hold  N/A  N/A Deanna Williams
303-245-6416
deannawilliams@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to construct a series of 2-7 shallow ponds to create new habitat for boreal toads in an old borrow pit excavation site.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R76W, S-15. Clear Creek County. Dry Gulch Creek is next to Loveland Ski Area strorage yard.
Intermountain Rural Electric (I-REA) Distribution Line
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2011  		Expected:09/2011  11/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Services proposes to amend I-REA's permit to allow for a new 12.5 kv distribution line in the Squaw Pass area to connect the existing Blue Valley Electric Line to the Bergen Park Line.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - 6th PM, T4S, R72W, Section 20, 27, 28, 29. Squaw Pass Road.
Krystal Broadcasting Translator Antennae
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		03/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for two new antennaes mounted on a chair lift at Loveland Ski Area for a translator link for Krystal 93 radio station
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R76W, section 28. Loveland Ski Area.
Loveland Ski Area Lift 2 Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:05/2011  07/2011 Deb Ekstrand
303-567-3024
dekstrand@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve adding an unload midway station on Lift 2.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R, 76W, Section 26. Loveland Ski Area.
McManus Private Road Special Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/22/2010  04/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to respond to an application by a private land owner and issue a private road special use permit to allow for access to their private land.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Bald Mountain Area.
Miner Street Residence Conveyance
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/11/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		06/2011 Elizabeth Moncrief
970-295-6656
emoncrief@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to sell the Miner Street Residence and associated properties/buildings
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 Sect 35, T3S, R73W, 6th PM. In the town of Idaho Springs, CO at 1120 Miner Street.
Mint Road Home Owners Association Easement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		04/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Private Road Easement to the Mint Road HOA for access to their private property across National Forest System lands off of Steven's Gulch Road. The easement replaces an expired permit for the same road.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R75W, Sec 29 NE 1/4 NE 1/4. Steven's Gulch Road.
State of Colorado Communication Site Expansion
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		07/2011 Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an amendment to the current communication site authorization to allow for building and tower expansion to improve emergency services.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T. 4 S., R. 72 W., Sec. 19. Squaw Peak Communication Site.
Turner Guide Service
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Deb Ekstrand
303-567-3024
dekstrand@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year authorization for guided hunting on National Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties on Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Lands.
Verizon WirelessTower
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for a new 60' wireless tower on Mines Peak and co-locate in the existing Qwest commuication site building.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R75W, section 15. Mines Peak.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Pawnee 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
Cervi Land Exchange
EA
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2004
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011
  		04/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Services proposes to conduct a land exchange in which the Forest Service would acquire 1,280 acres of private land in exchange for 1,200 acres of National Forest System lands with a private landowner.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=4370
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. East side of Pawnee National Grassland.
Colorado Air National Guard Training Temporary Special Use Permit
CE
 - Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a special use permit for a 2 day military training at an existing parking area on the Pawnee National Grassla
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland.
Eastman Creek 2D Vibroseis Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  03/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Lockhart Geophysical Company to conduct a 2D vibroseis project on behalf of Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. on NFS lands in the West Unit of Pawnee National Grassland.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34608
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands of the West Unit of Pawnee National Grassland.
Field Guides Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Along roads on the Pawnee National Grassland.
High Lonesome Bird Tours
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Alongs roads on the Pawnee National Grassland.
Michael Flieg/Ornifolks Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Along roads on the Pawnee National Grassland.
NE Cummins 3D Vibroseis Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:02/2011  02/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a 3D vibroseis project to be conducted on behalf of Noble Energy, Inc. on National Forest System lands in the West Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34626
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands in the West Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland.
National Forest System Road 674 Right-of-Way for Oil Well Access
CE
 - Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. to upgrade a portion of National Forest System Road 674 and to construct a short new road in order to access an oil well that will be located on Colorado State Trust lands.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Sections 20, 21 & 29, T. 9 N., R. 63 W., 6th P.M. Various NFS lands in Sand Allotment of West Unit of Pawnee National Grassland.
Niborara - Phase 1A 3D Vibroseis Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:01/2011  01/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Geokinetics USA, Inc. to place receiver lines (data cables and geophones only) on NFS lands in the East Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland as part of a 3D vibroseis project.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34615
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands in the East Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland.
Niobrara 3D Vibroseis
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		02/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Geokinetics USA, Inc. to conduct a 3D vibroseis operation on National Forest System lands of Pawnee National Grassland for the purposes of exploring for oil and gas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33920
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands of Pawnee National Grassland.
Noble Energy Permit Name Change
CE
 - Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a permit issuance of a special use under a new permit holder name.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland.
Pony 2D Vibroseis
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 10/06/2010  10/2010 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Green River Energy Resources, Inc. to conduct a 2D vibroseis project on NFS lands of the Pawnee National Grassland for the purposes of exploring for oil and gas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33917
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands of the East Unit of Pawnee National Grassland.
Recreational Shooting Assessment
CE
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders
- Recreation management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/15/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		05/2011 Lori Bell
970-346-5003
labell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Pawnee National Grassland of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland is proposing a developed recreational shooting area on National Forest System lands on the west side of the Grassland.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33539
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various locations on the west side of the Pawnee National Grassland.
Underground 4-Inch Poly Natural Gas Pipeline
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:02/2011  02/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Noble Energy, Inc. to construct about 550 feet of underground 4-inch poly natural gas pipeline from Federal CB 4-24 well to a production facility on private land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34619
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - NWNW, Section 24, T. 8 N., R. 60 W., 6th P.M. Approx. 11 miles WNW of New Raymer, CO in the Wye Allotment on the Pawnee National Grassland.
Watershed Improvement Projects on the Pawnee National Grassland
EA
 - Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 10/18/2010  08/2011 Nehalem Clark
970-346-5008
ncclark@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to rehabilitate select non-natural erosion features using a variety of restoration methods.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31055
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Many sites. Sites ocurring throughout the Pawnee National Grassland.
Weld County Snow Fence Permit
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/08/2010  		Expected:01/2011
  		01/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes a special use permit for the construction and maintenance of a snow fence to provide safety from drifting snow on a county road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32989
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland.
Wiggins Telephone Assn. Fiber Optic Cable
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 12/17/2010  12/2010 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a special use permit to construct and maintain buried fiber optic cable to service rural households.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32985
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland.
Wildside Nature Tours Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Along roads on the Pawnee National Grassland.
Wildwings Special Use Authorization
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010  		Expected:02/2011
  		03/2011 Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Along roads on the Pawnee National Grassland.
WorldCom Fiber Optic Permit Issuance
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2010  		Expected:02/2011  02/2011 Vernon Koehler
970-346-5005
vkoehler@fs.fed.us 
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for an existing fiber optic cable in addition to changing the permit holder name.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32987
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Sulphur 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
BRP US Inc. Snomobile Trail Testing Permit Renewal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:06/2011  11/2011 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew a special use authorization for high altitude snowmobile trail and off-trail testing.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T3N R76W, T3N R77W, T4N R76W, T4N R77W, 6th Principal Meridian. Grand Lake snowmobile trail system.
Climax Molybdenum Co. - Henderson Mill
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  03/2011 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian.
Climax Molybdenum Co. - Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry Parcel Authorization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:03/2011  03/2011 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to Henderson subsurface operations.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian.
Denver Water Road Authorization-Darling Creek Road
CE
 - Special use management
- Road management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold pending roadless issue resolution.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the William's Fork drainage.
Forest Products - Personal Use
CE
 - Forest products
- Special use management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Doreen Sumerlin
970-887-4129
dsumerlin@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue special authorizations to gather forest products for personal use.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. District - wide along all open forest system roads.
Fraser River Settling Pond Upgrade
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/18/2006  		Expected:01/2011
  		09/2011 Kevin Bayer
970-887-4141
kbbayer@fs.fed.us 
Description: Forest Service proposes to reconstruct the existing instream sediment trap to allow for improved sediment deposition and periodic excavation.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T2S, R75W, SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 23. On the Fraser River 5 miles south of the town of Winter Park on the east side of Highway 40.
Granby (Farr) Pump Station Switchyard to Windy Gap Substation Transmission Line Rebuild/Upgrade
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/10/2007
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2010  		Expected:02/2012
  		06/2012 Craig Magwire
970-887-4124
cmagwire@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the transmission line where it crosses National Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Granby (Farr) Pumping Plant Switchyard on Lake Granby to Windy Gap Substation west of Granby on Hwys 34 & 40N.
Grand County Water & Sanitation District Outhouse
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2011  		Expected:08/2011  09/2011 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize an outhouse for Grand County Water & Sanitation District employee and public use.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Section 5, T2S R75W, 6th Principal Meridian. Big Mac Water Plant on Vasquez Road.
Stillwater Snowmobile Outfitter and Guide Permits
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Michael Ricketts
(970) 887-4133
mricketts@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit for outfitter and guide snowmobile tours in the Stillwater area.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. This project is located in the Stillwater area.
Three Lakes Water and Sanitation District
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2008  		Expected:05/2011
  		05/2011 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an existing sewage collection system.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. ANRA.
Trail Relocation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2011  		Expected:05/2011  07/2011 Michael Ricketts
(970) 887-4133
mricketts@fs.fed.us 
Description: Relocate approximately 3/4 mile of Chainsaw Trail to avoid Goshawk nest stand. Will also construct approximately 1/4 mile of trail on the Upper Elk Trail to connect true existing motorized trails together to create a loop opportunity.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T1S, R76W, Sec. 25, 36. Upper Fraser Valley.
Williams Fork Forest Plan Amendment
EA
 - Land management planning  Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2011  		Expected:05/2011  06/2011 Karen Roth
970-295-6621
kroth@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to change the Williams Fork Area management direction from the Routt National Forest Forest Plan to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland Forest Plan
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. The Williams Fork Area managed by the Sulphur Ranger District on the Arapaho Naitonal Forest.
Willow Creek Salvage and Fuels Reduction Project
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Jeffrey Underhill
970-887-4142
junderhill@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to respond to the mtn pine beetle epidemic in the Willow Creek area. The 1st decision has been made. The 2nd decision in roadless area is yet to be made. The 3rd decision in response to potential wildfire is yet to be made
Web Link:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=19785
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Willow Creek drainage.
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