Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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 |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
01/2012 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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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 05/2011 |
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 |
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| 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) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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. | |||||
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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 |
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Kingston Peak Restoration and Seasonal Closure CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 09/06/2011 | 09/2011 |
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. | |||||
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YMCA of Estes Park, Estes Park Center CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 05/2012 |
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 |
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Allenspark Recreational Shooting Project EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/29/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
04/2012 |
Catherine Luna 303-541-2508 cluna@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32622 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Barker Gravity Line EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Boulder Ranger District Developed Sites Reforestation CE |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 | 04/2012 |
Cody Hutchinson 303-541-2545 crhutchinson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Boulder Ranger District proposes to plant tree seedlings and saplings in areas impacted by mountain pine beetle activity and where tree removal has occurred, including but not limited developed recreation sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35540 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. Developed recreations sites throughout the Boulder Ranger District. | |||||
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Boy Scouts of America, Denver Area Council CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Colorado Mountain Ranch 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 outfitting and guide permit for hiking. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Various locations on the Boulder Ranger District. | |||||
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Colorado State Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan EA |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/03/2009 |
Expected:03/2012 |
10/2012 |
Edward Perault 303-541-2510 eperault@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Corona Grading Project at Eldora Mountain Resort EA |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/14/2011 | 09/2011 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31086 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Forsythe Fuel Treatment Project EA |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 | 10/2012 |
Cody Hutchinson 303-541-2545 crhutchinson@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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29880 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. The project area is located in the SE corner of the Boulder Ranger District, south and east of State Hwy 119 and west of Gross Reservoir. | |||||
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Garcia Access CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 05/2012 |
Mike Johnson 303-541-2534 mjohnson10@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year round access to private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. T.1N., R.72W., Section 29. | |||||
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Gold Hill Fuel Treatment Project CE |
- Fuels management | Completed | Actual: 09/12/2011 | 10/2013 |
Cody Hutchinson 303-541-2545 crhutchinson@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Jenny Creek Restoration and Reroute of Motorized Trail CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 08/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Kennedy Access CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 04/2012 |
Mike Johnson 303-541-2534 mjohnson10@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year-round access to private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. T.2S., R.73W., Section 1. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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North Foothills Fuel Treatment CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Cody Hutchinson 303-541-2545 crhutchinson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to do fuel treatment on about 20 acres of National Forest System lands adjacent to Boulder County Open Space.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35539 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Located in the North Foothills area adjacent to Boulder County Open Space property near Red Hill Gulch. | |||||
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Porphyry Mountain Road Association Easement CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 05/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Public Service Company Distribution Line Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/19/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
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. | |||||
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Rollinsville Administrative Site Conveyance CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/11/2010 |
Expected:01/2012 |
06/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Single Track Mountain Bike Adventures CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:03/2012 |
05/2012 |
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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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St Vrain Cabin Conveyance CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/11/2010 |
Expected:11/2012 |
12/2012 |
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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Sundance Stables CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2006 |
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 - 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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Tuscarora Road Association CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 04/2012 |
Mike Johnson 303-541-2534 mjohnson10@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year-round access to private property | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Section 8, Township 1 North, Range 72 West, 6th Principal Meridian. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/23/2010 |
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 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 |
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Beaver Meadows Ski Trail Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/04/2010 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
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. | |||||
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Boy Scouts of America Elkhorn High Adventure Base Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Bureau of Reclamation - Pole Hill Canal Repair/Staging Sites CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
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. | |||||
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CLRD Special Orders EA |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders - Recreation management - Special area management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 | 01/2012 |
Kevin Cannon 970-295-6722 kcannon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Combine current special orders and other needed, as determined by the IDT, special orders into four special orders: Occupancy and Use; Motor Vehicle Travel; Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions; and Developed Trail Restrictions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. Canyon Lakes Ranger District. | |||||
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Cedar Park Fuel Reduction Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2011 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2012 |
Expected:02/2012 |
09/2012 |
Nehalem Clark 970-295-6617 ncclark@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is proposing to reduce hazardous fuels on National Forest System lands in the vicinity of Cedar Park, Colo. The project area boundary encompasses approx. 34,600 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29071 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Cheley Camps Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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City of Fort Collins Outdoor Recreation Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Elderhostel Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Elkhorn Project EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 06/2015 |
Nehalem Clark 970-295-6617 ncclark@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage vegetation and transportation in the Elkhorn Planning Area | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. Elkorn Planning Area of Canyon Lakes Ranger District. | |||||
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Girl Scouts of Colorado CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/02/2008 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
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. | |||||
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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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N, R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. | |||||
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Hidden Acres Road Association Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Leslie McFadden 970-295-6651 lmcfadden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to grant an easement to the Hidden Acres Road Association for the continued operation and maintenance of the road accessing their subdivision. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T8N, R71W, Sect15. Road is located north of Rist Canyon and connects the Stratton Park and Hidden Acres subidivisions. | |||||
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Idylwilde Reservoir/Dam Hydroelectric Relicensing EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011 |
Expected:01/2016 | 03/2016 |
Susan Greenley 970-295-6735 sgreenley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit for the City of Loveland's Idylwilde facilities concurrently with the relicensing of their facilities by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2016. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5N, Range 71 West, sections 1 and 2 and Township 5 N, Range 70 West, section 6. Big Thompson Canyon. | |||||
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Kelly Flats Trailhead Reconstruction CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 06/2013 |
Kevin Cannon 970-295-6722 kcannon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to redesign the Kelly Flats trailhead to allow for better traffic flow, delineated parking areas that accommodate projected use and to allow proper drainage | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. Kelly Flats Trailhead, Canyon Lakes Ranger District (Hwy 14 in Poudre Canyon). | |||||
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Larimer County Road 43 Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/13/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Leslie McFadden 970-295-6651 lmcfadden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to grant an easement to Larimer County for the continued operation and maintenance of County Road 43. Replacement of a culvert will also be authorized as part of this project. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T5N, R72W, Sect4; T6N, R71W, Sect30 & 32; T6N, R72W, Sect26 & 27. Larimer County Road 43 located between Drake and Estes Park. | |||||
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Magic Sky Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 09/06/2011 | 06/2013 |
Nehalem Clark 970-295-6617 ncclark@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Middle Bald Mountain Proposed Communication Site EIS *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 | 06/2013 |
Cheryl Hazlitt 970-295-6660 chazlitt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Larimer County for the construction of a communication facility on Middle Bald Mtn. to improve radio communication. Proposal is to construct a tower up to 60 ft and an access road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - NE1/4NE1/4, section 9, Township 9North, Range 74 West, 6th P.M. Middle Bald Mountain. | |||||
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Patriot Diamonds Inc. Plan of Operation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 06/2012 |
Susan Greenley 970-295-6735 sgreenley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operation for kimberlite exploration by core drilling. Sites have been identified with up to two drill holes per site. One drill hole would be verticle and one inclined. No new roads are proposed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - NE1/4 NE1/4, sec. 2, Township 10 N, Range 73W Sixth PM. Chicken Park area north of Red Feather Lkes. | |||||
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Pine Creek & McIntyre Creek Ditches CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/14/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Leslie McFadden 970-295-6651 lmcfadden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit to Diamond Tail Ranch for the continued use of existing ditches for pasture irrigation. Other than change of ownership there are no changes to the scope of use. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - East 1/2 of Section 20, Township 10 North, Range 76 West, 6th P.M. & Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 10 North, Range 76 West, 6th P.M. Ditches located on National Forest Lands going from Pine Creek and McIntyre Creek to private land. | |||||
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Poudre Canyon Bighorn Sheep Habitat Prescribed Burn CE |
- Land management planning - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 11/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Poudre Valley REA Distribution Power Line Rebuild CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special area management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 05/2012 |
Susan Greenley 970-295-6735 sgreenley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a short term construction permit for the rebuild of 2-miles of power line to increase reliability and operational safety. Rebuild would consist of replacing all poles, conductor and guy wires within same footprint. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - section 1, 2, and 3, Township 9 North, 73 West, 6th PM. Red Feather Lakes area. | |||||
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Ravencrest Chalet Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Rudolph Plan of Operation CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 07/27/2011 | 05/2012 |
Susan Greenley 970-295-6735 sgreenley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approving a one-year Plan of Operation for prospecting for hardrock minerals | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T.9N, R. 74W, N1/2, section 13. National Forest System road 171 D North of Swamp Creek. | |||||
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Sierra Club Special Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Sombrero Ranches Special Use Authorization - Horseback Riding CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/06/2007 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Sombrero Ranches Special Use Authorization - Hunting/Livery CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/06/2007 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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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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Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Estes-LyonsTransmission Line Rebuild EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2013 |
Susan Greenley 970-295-6735 sgreenley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize WAPA to remove 1.65 miles and rebuild 2.16 miles of a 115 kV double-circuit line within a 110 ft. right-of-way. Their 31 mile transmission line crosses 3.8 miles of National Forest System land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North, Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segments on Forest is Pole Hill area. | |||||
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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 |
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Bank of America Private Road Easement (Formerly known as Roberts Driveway Private Road Easement) CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 03/2012 |
Deb Ekstrand 303-567-3011 pturecek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Private Road Easement to Bank of America for driveway access across National Forest System lands to a bank-owned private residence. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Section 15, 6th PM. Bald Mountain Cemetary Area. | |||||
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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 01/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 |
06/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Clear Creek County Public Road Easement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 | 05/2012 |
Patti Turecek 303-567-3011 pturecek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Forest Roads and Trails Act Easement to Clear Creek County for Mackinaw Lane, Forest Service Road 174.1E. The easement would be 25' x 1204' feet as the road crosses NFS lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R74W, Section 10. St. Mary's area, off of Rainbow Road, FSR174.1E. | |||||
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Clear Creek Ranger District Reforestation Project CE |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 | 05/2012 |
Kevin Zimlinghaus 303-541-2537 kzimlinghaus@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Clear Creek Ranger District proposes to plant tree seedlings and saplings in areas impacted by mountain pine beetle activity where tree removal has occurred, including but not limited to fuel treatment areas and developed recreation sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35541 |
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| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. Treated stands and recreation sites throughout the Clear Creek Ranger District. | |||||
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Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
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 existing maintenance buildings and a new sand storage structure near Berthoud Falls. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R75W, Section 20. Berthoud Falls. | |||||
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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 storage yard. | |||||
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Intermountain Rural Electric (I-REA) Distribution Line EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Loveland Ski Area Lift 2 Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
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. | |||||
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Miner Street Residence Conveyance CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/11/2010 |
Expected:01/2012 |
03/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Public Service Co of Colorado South Clear Creek Master Gas Line Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 03/2012 |
Patti Turecek 303-567-3011 pturecek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District. | |||||
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State of Colorado Communication Site Expansion CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/10/2010 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
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 a building and a 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. | |||||
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State of Colorado Mines Peak Emergency Communication Tower CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 |
08/2012 |
Patti Turecek 303-567-3011 pturecek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend the current communication site lease issued to the State of CO to allow for the replacement of their current tower which has been deemed unsafe. The existing tower will be removed from the site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Mines Peak, Berthoud Pass. | |||||
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The Agricultural Ditch and Reservoir Company Access to Loch Lomond Reservoirs CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 05/2012 |
Patti Turecek 303-567-3017 pturecek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Loch Lomond. | |||||
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Verizon WirelessTower CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/23/2011 | 07/2012 |
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 |
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Ball 3D Vibroseis Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:02/2012 | 02/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a 3D vibroseis project on approx. 21,000 acres of Pawnee National Grassland. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Northwest of Briggsdale, CO. | |||||
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Borie East 3D Vibroseis Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 07/18/2011 | 08/2011 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize use of data recording equipment only on NFS lands as part of a 3D vibroseis geophysical project conducted to explore for oil and gas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 1280 acres of NFS lands located in the westernmost portion of the West Unit of Pawnee National Grassland. | |||||
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Federal PC LC33-14 & Federal PC LG04-12 Oil & Gas Wells CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 04/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of two new exploratory oil and gas wells along with upgrade of approx. 1000 feet of existing road and construction of approx. 500 feet of new access road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 10 miles northwest of New Raymer, CO. | |||||
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Mary Kanode Fed 11-3 Oil & Gas Well CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 04/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of a new oil and gas well along with upgrade of approx. 0.75 mile of existing road for access. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 17 miles northeast of Nunn, CO. | |||||
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Niobrara 3D Phase 1D Vibroseis Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
01/2012 |
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=35667 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands of Pawnee National Grassland. | |||||
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Niobrara 3D Vibroseis CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
11/2011 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands of Pawnee National Grassland. | |||||
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Nunn Telephone Fiber Optic Project CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 08/05/2011 | 08/2011 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Nunn Telephone Company to install 3.29 miles of underground fiber optic cable across National Forest System lands next to Weld County Road 122.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35669 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Various NFS lands next to and near Weld County Road 122 on the northern portion of the West Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland. | |||||
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Road 149 Fiber Optic CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Stoneham Cooperative Telephone Corp. to install 1.49 miles of underground fiber optic cable across National Forest System lands next to Weld County Road 149.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35668 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Sections 5 & 8, T. 9 N., R. 56 W., 6th P.M. West side of Weld County Road 149 in Horsetail Allotment; approx. 10 miles north of Stoneham, CO. | |||||
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Snow Draw 09-15H Oil & Gas Well CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 04/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of a new oil and gas well along with construction of approx. 270 feet of new access road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 13 miles west-northwest of New Raymer, CO. | |||||
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Snow Draw 14-21H Oil & Gas Well CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 04/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of a new oil and gas well along with upgrade of approx. 400 feet of existing road and construction of approx. 600 feet of new access road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 13 miles west of New Raymer, CO. | |||||
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Two Badger Federal Oil & Gas Wells CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 04/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of two exploratory oil and gas wells from one well pad along with construction of approx. 270 feet of new access road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 1 mile southwest of Keota, CO. | |||||
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WPC Federal 14-5 Oil & Gas Well CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 | 04/2012 |
Vernon Koehler 970-346-5005 vkoehler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of a new oil and gas well along with construction of approx. 400 feet of new road for access. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Approx. 17 miles northeast of Nunn, CO. | |||||
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Weld County Snow Fence Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/08/2010 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland. | |||||
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WorldCom Fiber Optic Permit Issuance CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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BRP US Inc. Snomobile Trail Testing Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/08/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
01/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Climax Molybdenum Co. - Henderson Mill CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 05/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Climax Molybdenum Co. - Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry Parcel Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 | 05/2012 |
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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Fraser River Settling Pond Upgrade CE |
- Watershed management | Completed | Actual: 07/14/2011 | 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. | |||||
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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 12/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Carol Kruse 970-295-6663 ckruse@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. | |||||
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Grand County Water & Sanitation District Outhouse CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Deanna Bartlett 970-887-4122 dkbartlett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Grand County Water & Sanitation District to construct an outhouse on National Forest System lands for 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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Three Lakes Water and Sanitation District CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/12/2008 |
Expected:03/2012 |
03/2012 |
Deanna Bartlett 970-887-4122 dkbartlett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an existing sewage collection system. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. ANRA. | |||||
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Trail Relocation and Reconstrution CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Completed | Actual: 04/25/2008 | 10/2011 |
Michael Ricketts (970) 887-4133 mricketts@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to relocate approx. 3/4 mile of Chainsaw Trail to avoid a goshawk nest and to construct approx. 1/4 mile of trail on the Upper Elk Trail to connect two existing motorized trails together to create a loop trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T1S, R76W, Sec. 25, 36. Upper Fraser Valley. | |||||
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Willow Creek Salvage and Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 04/03/2009 | 10/2011 |
Matthew Paciorek 970 887-4134 mpaciorek@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 in progress.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=19785 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Willow Creek drainage. | |||||
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