Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 San Juan National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
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:03/2012	01/2013	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/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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
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: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011	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, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Loveland Ski Area Twist Run Snowmaking Line Addition CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2011	Expected:06/2012	07/2012	Deb Ekstrand 303-567-3024 dekstrand@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve installation of 1900' of new snow making line on Twist Run.
Location: UNIT - R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, 76W, Section 28. Loveland Ski Area.
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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
Town of Breckenridge Land Exchange EA	- Land ownership management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/03/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012	Expected:03/2012	05/2012	Paul Semmer 970-262-3448 psemmer@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal for exchange of 407.05 acres of non-federal lands known as the Flattop Mtn & Mitchell Lakes parcels, located in the Mancos-Dolores RD & Columbine RD, San Juan NF & dispose of two Federal parcels located near the Town of Breckenridge, WRNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35974
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, La Plata, Summit. LEGAL - Claimjumper T6S, R77W, Sec. 30 & 31; T6S, R78W, Sec. 25 & Sec. 36; Cucumber Gulch Wedge T6S, R78W, Sec. 36; Mitchell Lakes T37N, R9W, Sec. 23; Flattop Mtn. T41N, R10W, Sec. 35 & 2. Federal parcels are Claimjumper 36+/- acres in Breckenridge & Cucumber Gulch Wedge 16+/- acres east of CR 3. Non-Fed Parcels include:160 acre Mitchell Lakes parcel & 407 acre Flattop Mtn parcel.
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San Juan National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Forest Plan Revision EIS	- Land management planning	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/14/2007 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	Mark Lambert 970-385-1240 mblambert@fs.fed.us
Description: Revise the Land and Resource Management Plan for the San Juan National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31
Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. Forestwide.
Forest Plan Revision - Supplement to the Draft EIS EIS	- Land management planning	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/26/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	Mark Lambert 970-385-1240 mblambert@fs.fed.us
Description: San Juan National Forest is publishing a Supplemental Draft EIS due to significant changes in potential energy development projections. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35573
Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. San Juan National Forest.
San Juan NF Leasing Availability EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/14/2007 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	Mark Lambert 970-385-1240 mblambert@fs.fed.us
Description: Determine which lands are available for oil & gas leasing as part of San Juan Plan Revision Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16459
Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, San Juan. Forestwide.
Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #10 CE	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2011	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Dave Gerhardt 970-385-1266 dgerhardt@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 2 agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill"). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36958
Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. LEGAL - Variable. Forestwide.
Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #8 CE	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2011	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Dave Gerhardt 970-385-1266 dgerhardt@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 9 agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill"). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36956
Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. LEGAL - Variable. Forestwide.
Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #9 CE	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2011	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Dave Gerhardt 970-385-1266 dgerhardt@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 14 agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill"). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36957
Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. LEGAL - Variable. Forestwide.
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San Juan National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Special Uses - Tri-State Powerline Bayfield-Pagosa Permit Renewal EA	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/11/2011	Expected:01/2012	06/2012	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-authorizing 115 kV powerline right-of-way; including maintenance activities and new access; approx. 20 miles on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19614
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District, Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, La Plata. LEGAL - T35N,R2-6W. Bayfield to Pagosa along existing powerline corridor.
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San Juan National Forest, Columbine 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
Abandoned Mine Lands - Mine Safety Closures: Mason Mine, Valley View, Engineer Village CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:04/2012	07/2012	Cathleen Zillich 970-385-1239 czillich@blm.gov
Description: Approximately 7 open mine features of inactive and abondaoned mines will be closed to protect human health and safety.
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R9W sections 7, 8, 18; T39N R9W section 25. Scattered locations from near Falls Creek to near Purgatory.
Minerals - Cascade Divide and Beaver Meadows Gravel Pits Re-entry CE	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010	Expected:02/2012	06/2012	Pete Merkel 970-385-1323 pmerkel@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to re-enter existing gravel pits and crush gravel for use on Forest roads and campgrounds; blasting will be required at the Cascade Pit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31302
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, San Juan. LEGAL - Casade Pit : T39N,R9W, section 14. Beaver Meadows Pit: T35N, R5W, section 5. Cascade Pit 0.5 miles up Road#580 (Relay Creek Road). Beaver Meadows pit 7.5 miles up Road#135 (Beaver Meadows Road).
Minerals - Goose Creek Gas Wells EA	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012	Expected:05/2012	07/2012	Walter Brown 970-385-1372 wabrown@fs.fed.us
Description: Conduct analysis to determine approval for Elm Ridge Resources to construct two wells pads, drill two wells, upgrade 1.6 miles of road and construct water and gas pipelines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35602
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T.34N., R.5W Sections 28 and 34, South of the Ute Line. Goose Creek Area of the HD mountains in Archuleta county.
Range - Freeman Creek Allotment Spring Developements CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2011	Expected:05/2012	09/2012	Mary Jones 970-884-1429 maryjones@fs.fed.us
Description: Development of two springs with catchment tanks in a gathering pasture to help improve cattle management and to maintain wetland area integrity.
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N, R6W, Section 35, NWSW. Near the corrals on the First Notch Road (#620), north of Highway 160, west of the Piedra River.
Range - Weminuche Landscape Grazing Analysis EA *NEW LISTING*	- Grazing management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:09/2012	05/2013	Jared Whitmer 970-884-1416 jwhitmer@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze grazing, including domestic sheep, on 13 active or vacant allotments in the Weminuche Landscape: TankCrk, CanyonCrk, BurntTimber, E.SilverMesa, VirginiaGulch, SpringCrk, FallCrk, JohnsonCrk, Leviathan, RockCrk, Cave Basin, FlintCrk, & Pine R.
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - T36-40N, R4-9E. From northern Missionary Ridge east through the southern Weminuche Wilderness to Pine River.
Recreation - Engineer Summit Trail Re-route EA	- Recreation management - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012	Expected:04/2012	09/2012	Jed Botsford 970-884-1436 jbotsford@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route trail from intersection of Engineer and Pass Creek trails to the shoulder of Engineer Mountain. Replace highly eroded non-system trail with contouring new trail, including rehabilitation of old trail. Adoption of new trail into FS system.
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T40S R9W Section 30. Trail will start at intersection of Pass Creek and Engineer Mountain Trails on the NE side of Engineer Mountain.
Special Uses - Zink Road and Utility Right of Way CE	- Land ownership management - Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Lynn Wodell 970-884-1433 ljwodell@fs.fed.us
Description: Application for a private road and associated utilities easement along an existing road prism to access a single family dwelling on private land adjacent to the Forest.
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 9 West, Section 28. Road is located in the Falls Creek area north of Durango.
Travel Management - La Plata Canyon/Junction Creek Landscape. EA	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/16/2011	Expected:02/2012	06/2012	Nancy Berry 970-884-1412 nberry@fs.fed.us
Description: Conduct analysis to designate roads and trails for motorized vehicle use, by vehicle type, time of year, and address mixed uses on Forest roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32738
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36-37N, R9-11W. La Plata Canyon and Junction Creek areas.
Watershed - Ophir Pass Fen Restoration CE	- Watershed management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Cathleen Zillich 970-385-1239 czillich@blm.gov
Description: Impacts to the Ophir Pass fen (dewatering, erosion) caused by past mining will be corrected by filling ditches, controlling erosion and replanting wetland plants.
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T42N, R8W, sec 32. East of Ophir Pass, and south of Forest Road #679.
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San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores 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
Minerals - Doe Canyon 3D Geophysical Seismic Survey - Bill Barrett Corp. EA	- Minerals and Geology - Special use management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: BBC proposes to conduct an exploratory, 3D, geophysical seismic survey of the Doe Canyon area. The proposed seismic survey would facilitate development of a 3D image of the geologic structure & stratigraphy underlying the project area.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Portions of T40N,R16W & 17W, and T41N,R16 & 17W. Proposed project area includes approx. 52.5 square miles or 33,600 acres.
Minerals - Hubbell Trenching Project CE	- Minerals and Geology	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Patrick McCoy 970-882-7296 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Note: This project was cancelled because it was a duplicate.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T36N, R11W, portions of section 29 and 30. South slope of Parrot Peak in La Plata mountains northeast of Mancos, Colorado.
Minerals - Kinder Morgan C02 Seismic Study EA	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/08/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012	Expected:04/2012	06/2012	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6822 dkill@fs.fed.us
Description: Seismic study which includes drilling source points, setting up recording equpment and detonating explosive charges within the holes and recording underground geologic patterns. Holes are small diameter, filled in after use and not used again. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37317
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - T41N,R18W-S 32-36; T41N,R17W-S 25-27,31-16; T41N,R16W-S 19-36; T40N,R18W-S 1-5, 8-17,20-29; T40N,R17W-S 1-36; T40N,R16W,-S 2-11, 14-23,26-34; T39N,R17W-S 1-5; T39N,R16W-S 4-6. Doe Canyon area north of Bradfield Bridge north of Cortez, Colorado.
Minerals - Re-entry of Fed 15-40-17-1X CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/06/2011	Expected:03/2012	06/2012	Patrick McCoy 970-882-7296 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to re-enter well pad to install a monitoring well. After drilling the well crew will visit the area to take monitoring readings. No ground disturbance is expected off of the existing well pad.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - T40N, R17W, SW NE Sec. 15. Boggy-Glade area east of Dove Creek, Colorado, near Forest Road 504.
Minerals - Tim Hubbell, Minerals Exploration CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Rubber tracked mini-excavator is being proposed to excavate a series of 10 to 12 trenches to obtain evidence of mineralization. Estimated ground disturbance is less the 1/2 acre. Reclamation will be concurrent with trenching effort.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - In west 1/2 Sec. 29 and east ½ Sec. 30, T36N, R11W. Located north of US Hwy 160, east of Cherry Creek drainage on the south slope of Parrot Peak in the La Plata mountains.
Range - Lower Glade EA. EA	- Grazing management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Jennifer Jardine 970-882-6848 jjardine@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze rangeland management on approximately 23,000 acres. Analysis area includes two allotments: Calf and Salter.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. Northeast of the McPhee Reservoir spillway.
Range - North Mancos EA Project. EA	- Grazing management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012	Expected:09/2012	05/2013	Jennifer Jardine 970-882-6848 jjardine@fs.fed.us
Description: Analysis of grazing management practices on five allotments: Canyon, Jersey Jim, Little Bauer, Spring Creek, Turkey Creek. Analysis area is approximately 40,000 acres.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. Approximately 15 miles north of the Town of Mancos.
Range - Tenderfoot C&H Allotment EA	- Grazing management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:05/2012	06/2012	Jennifer Jardine 970-882-6848 jjardine@fs.fed.us
Description: Term Grazing Permit renewal and allotment analysis
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. Approximately 24 miles NE of Dolores, CO. Drainages include Section House, School House, Tenderfoot, Estes Draw, Wildcat, and Burnette Creek.
Range - Upper Glade EA Project. EA	- Grazing management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Jennifer Jardine 970-882-6848 jjardine@fs.fed.us
Description: Evaluate livestock grazing on 4 cattle allotments: Brumley, Glade, Lone Mesa, Mair
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - T39-42N, R15-18W, NMPM. Northwest portion of the San Juan National Forest - Brumley, Glade and Mair Allotments.
Recreation - Doc Lowell Trailhead CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:04/2012	05/2012	Penny Wu 970-882-7296 pwu@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to provide parking and access for the Rim Trail and the West Mancos OHV Trail by creating a new trailhead.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T 37N R13W S25. West Mancos Road area north of Mancos, Colorado.
Special Uses - Donald G. Busson Private Road Easement CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012	Expected:08/2012	08/2012	Patrick McCoy 970-882-7296 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed Private Road Easement is to authorize, reconstruct, and maintain an existing native surface roadway that crosses a 1.50 mile section of National Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T36N, R12W, Sec. 7 and 8. Proposed long-term easement follows the alignment of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #213 for approximately 1.1 miles from its junction with a private land parcel adjacent to Montezuma County Road.
Special Uses - Mountain Stone, Inc. Convenience Enclosure Permit Renewal for Ten Years CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew existing authorization to utilize and maintain two small pastures and appurtenant fences used in connection with adjacent private property owned by the permit holder. Permit has been in existence since 1971.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - NE ¼NE ¼, and NE ¼SW ¼ of Section 15, T38N, R14W. Approximately 1.10 acres in NE ¼NE ¼, and NE ¼SW ¼ of Section 15, T38N, R14W.
Special Uses - Ott Well, Pump, and Water Transmission Line Permit Renewal for 30 years CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/06/2010	Expected:04/2012	04/2012	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew existing authorization for maintaining a well, pump, and 320-feet of one-inch water transmission line for domestic water use on adjacent private land owned by the permit holder. Permit has been in existence since 1986.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - NE ¼NW ¼, Section 32, T36N, R12W. Approximately 0.1 acre and a right-of-way 10-feet wide and 320-feet in length in NE ¼NW ¼, Section 32, T36N, R12W.
Special Uses - Pete Robinson Private Road Easement CE	- Special use management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/15/2009	Expected:03/2012	03/2012	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed easement is for an existing 75-foot gravel surfaced driveway that crosses a small corner of National Forest System lands. Driveway junctions State Hwy145 with an 8-foot embankment prior to reaching private land boundary.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T38N, R14W, Sec. 27. North of milepost 19 on State Highway 145.
Special Uses - Victoria C. Townsend Water Transmission Line Permit Renewal for 30 years CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/06/2010	Expected:04/2012	04/2012	Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew existing authorization for a right-of-way 12-feet wide and 1,600-feet in length for use and maintenance of a six-inch water transmission line into private land owned by the permit holder. Permit has been in existence since 1979.
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - W1/2, Section 35, T36N, R12W. Located east of Starvation Creek drainage and north of State Hwy 160 in W1/2, Section 35, T36N, R12W.
Travel Management - Boggy-Glade Travel Management Plan EA	- Regulations, Directives, Orders - Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/24/2010	Expected:12/2011 Actual: 08/12/2010	05/2012	Deborah Kill 970-882-6822 dkill@fs.fed.us
Description: Travel planning for areas known as Boggy Draw and The Glade. This project implements the new Travel Management Rule and will designate routes for motorized travel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19604
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. LEGAL - T37N, R14-15W; T38N, R14W; T39N, R13-15W. Sage Hen, House Creek, Boggy Draw, Glade, Salter Y, Glade Mtn, Cottonwood Areas.
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San Juan National Forest, Pagosa 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
Forest Health - Pagosa Creek Forest Health Project EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 12/01/2011	11/2011	Steven Hartvigsen 970-264-1513 sbhartvigsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed project involves treating approximately 800 acres of spruce, mixed conifer and aspen. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28919
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Portions of T37N, R2W. Approximately 18 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Lands - Laughlin Park Exchange EA	- Land acquisition	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/23/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012	Expected:03/2012	05/2012	Sara Brinton 970-264-1532 sbrinton@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to exchange portions of National Forest land known as the Job Corps site along the Piedra Road for private inholding known as Laughlin Park, and a parcel in the Kenney Flats area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=132
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. Job Corps site, Kenney Flats, and Laughlin Park.
Minerals - Boone Federal 16 -1 Exploratory Oil Well EA	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 10/28/2011	06/2012	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed project involves drilling an exploratory oil well. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33592
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T33N, R1E, Section 16. 17 miles south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Range - Middle Fork Allotment Range Improvements CE	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 10/26/2011	10/2011	Brian Bachtel 970-264-1526 bbachtel@fs.fed.us
Description: Pond and fence construction on Middle Fork Allotment
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. Middle Fork Allotment on the Middle Fork of the Piedra River.
Recreation - Jackson Mountain Trail Re-route CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2011	Expected:03/2012	06/2012	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1505 plblackman@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-Route two small portions of ATV trail off of the 646 Road in the Jackson Mountain Area to a more sustainable location.
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T36N R1W Sections 8 and 17. 7 miles north of Pagosa Springs.
Recreation - Turkey Springs Trail Management Plan EA	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/15/2011	Expected:02/2012	05/2012	Paul Blackman 970-264-1505 plblackman@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop a comprehensive trail management plan to enhance and improve opportunities for trail-based recreation in the larger Turkey Springs area in a manner that is both socially and ecologically sustainable. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32777
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. 60,000 acre landscape encompassing Turkey Springs and Devil Mountain Area.
Roads - Polito Canyon Road Reconstruction EA	- Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reconstruct 0.7 miles of Road 649A from native surface to gravel surface to provide for year round access.
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N, R2W, sec 29. Polito Canyon Road (649A).
Special Uses - Campbell FLPMA Road Easement CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/20/2011	Expected:03/2012	06/2012	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of Class D Road Special Use Permit to FLPMA Private Road Easement
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T36N R1W Section 36. Approximately 6 miles east of Pagosa Springs on Fawn Gulch Road.
Special Uses - LPEA Blanco Basin Reconductoring Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2011	Expected:08/2012	08/2012	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Application to reconductor the existing aerial power line on approximatly 3 miles of Forest Service land along the Blanco Basin Road
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N R1E and T34N R1W. Approximately 10 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs on Hwy 84, along the Blanco Basin Road (CR 326).
Special Uses - LPEA Hwy 84 reconductoring CE	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 12/13/2011	12/2011	Brian Bachtel 970-264-1532 sbrinton@fs.fed.us
Description: Application to reconductor 4 existing power poles along an existing aerial line
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N R1W Section15. Approximately 9 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs on Hwy 84.
Travel Management - East Side Road Management EA	- Recreation management - Watershed management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 11/08/2011	11/2011	Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Project involves a variety of changes to road management on the east half of the Pagosa District, including road decommissioning, closing roads to public motorized use, opening nonsystem roads to public motorized use, and changing trail designations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33590
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Mineral, Rio Grande. East half of Pagosa District.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
San Juan National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

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:03/2012

01/2013

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/

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

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

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:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/13/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011

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, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Loveland Ski Area Twist Run Snowmaking Line Addition
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/01/2011

Expected:06/2012

07/2012

Deb Ekstrand
303-567-3024
dekstrand@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve installation of 1900' of new snow making line on Twist Run.

Location: UNIT - R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, 76W, Section 28. Loveland Ski Area.

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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

Town of Breckenridge Land Exchange
EA

- Land ownership management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/03/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012

Expected:03/2012

05/2012

Paul Semmer
970-262-3448
psemmer@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal for exchange of 407.05 acres of non-federal lands known as the Flattop Mtn & Mitchell Lakes parcels, located in the Mancos-Dolores RD & Columbine RD, San Juan NF & dispose of two Federal parcels located near the Town of Breckenridge, WRNF.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35974

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, La Plata, Summit. LEGAL - Claimjumper T6S, R77W, Sec. 30 & 31; T6S, R78W, Sec. 25 & Sec. 36; Cucumber Gulch Wedge T6S, R78W, Sec. 36; Mitchell Lakes T37N, R9W, Sec. 23; Flattop Mtn. T41N, R10W, Sec. 35 & 2. Federal parcels are Claimjumper 36+/- acres in Breckenridge & Cucumber Gulch Wedge 16+/- acres east of CR 3. Non-Fed Parcels include:160 acre Mitchell Lakes parcel & 407 acre Flattop Mtn parcel.

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San Juan National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Forest Plan Revision
EIS

- Land management planning

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/14/2007
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

Mark Lambert
970-385-1240
mblambert@fs.fed.us

Description: Revise the Land and Resource Management Plan for the San Juan National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31

Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. Forestwide.

Forest Plan Revision - Supplement to the Draft EIS
EIS

- Land management planning

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/26/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

Mark Lambert
970-385-1240
mblambert@fs.fed.us

Description: San Juan National Forest is publishing a Supplemental Draft EIS due to significant changes in potential energy development projections.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35573

Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. San Juan National Forest.

San Juan NF Leasing Availability
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/14/2007
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

Mark Lambert
970-385-1240
mblambert@fs.fed.us

Description: Determine which lands are available for oil & gas leasing as part of San Juan Plan Revision
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16459

Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, San Juan. Forestwide.

Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #10
CE

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2011

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Dave Gerhardt
970-385-1266
dgerhardt@fs.fed.us

Description: Approximately 2 agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill").
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36958

Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. LEGAL - Variable. Forestwide.

Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #8
CE

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2011

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Dave Gerhardt
970-385-1266
dgerhardt@fs.fed.us

Description: Approximately 9 agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill").
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36956

Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. LEGAL - Variable. Forestwide.

Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #9
CE

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2011

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Dave Gerhardt
970-385-1266
dgerhardt@fs.fed.us

Description: Approximately 14 agricultural water facilities may be authorized under Public Law 99-545 ("Colorado Ditch Bill").
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36957

Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. LEGAL - Variable. Forestwide.

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San Juan National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Special Uses - Tri-State Powerline Bayfield-Pagosa Permit Renewal
EA

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/11/2011

Expected:01/2012

06/2012

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1521
rsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Re-authorizing 115 kV powerline right-of-way; including maintenance activities and new access; approx. 20 miles on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19614

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District, Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, La Plata. LEGAL - T35N,R2-6W. Bayfield to Pagosa along existing powerline corridor.

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San Juan National Forest, Columbine 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

Abandoned Mine Lands - Mine Safety Closures: Mason Mine, Valley View, Engineer Village
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:04/2012

07/2012

Cathleen Zillich
970-385-1239
czillich@blm.gov

Description: Approximately 7 open mine features of inactive and abondaoned mines will be closed to protect human health and safety.

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36N R9W sections 7, 8, 18; T39N R9W section 25. Scattered locations from near Falls Creek to near Purgatory.

Minerals - Cascade Divide and Beaver Meadows Gravel Pits Re-entry
CE

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010

Expected:02/2012

06/2012

Pete Merkel
970-385-1323
pmerkel@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to re-enter existing gravel pits and crush gravel for use on Forest roads and campgrounds; blasting will be required at the Cascade Pit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31302

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, San Juan. LEGAL - Casade Pit : T39N,R9W, section 14. Beaver Meadows Pit: T35N, R5W, section 5. Cascade Pit 0.5 miles up Road#580 (Relay Creek Road). Beaver Meadows pit 7.5 miles up Road#135 (Beaver Meadows Road).

Minerals - Goose Creek Gas Wells
EA

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012

Expected:05/2012

07/2012

Walter Brown
970-385-1372
wabrown@fs.fed.us

Description: Conduct analysis to determine approval for Elm Ridge Resources to construct two wells pads, drill two wells, upgrade 1.6 miles of road and construct water and gas pipelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35602

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T.34N., R.5W Sections 28 and 34, South of the Ute Line. Goose Creek Area of the HD mountains in Archuleta county.

Range - Freeman Creek Allotment Spring Developements
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2011

Expected:05/2012

09/2012

Mary Jones
970-884-1429
maryjones@fs.fed.us

Description: Development of two springs with catchment tanks in a gathering pasture to help improve cattle management and to maintain wetland area integrity.

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N, R6W, Section 35, NWSW. Near the corrals on the First Notch Road (#620), north of Highway 160, west of the Piedra River.

Range - Weminuche Landscape Grazing Analysis
EA

*NEW LISTING*

- Grazing management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:09/2012

05/2013

Jared Whitmer
970-884-1416
jwhitmer@fs.fed.us

Description: Analyze grazing, including domestic sheep, on 13 active or vacant allotments in the Weminuche Landscape: TankCrk, CanyonCrk, BurntTimber, E.SilverMesa, VirginiaGulch, SpringCrk, FallCrk, JohnsonCrk, Leviathan, RockCrk, Cave Basin, FlintCrk, & Pine R.

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - T36-40N, R4-9E. From northern Missionary Ridge east through the southern Weminuche Wilderness to Pine River.

Recreation - Engineer Summit Trail Re-route
EA

- Recreation management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012

Expected:04/2012

09/2012

Jed Botsford
970-884-1436
jbotsford@fs.fed.us

Description: Re-route trail from intersection of Engineer and Pass Creek trails to the shoulder of Engineer Mountain. Replace highly eroded non-system trail with contouring new trail, including rehabilitation of old trail. Adoption of new trail into FS system.

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T40S R9W Section 30. Trail will start at intersection of Pass Creek and Engineer Mountain Trails on the NE side of Engineer Mountain.

Special Uses - Zink Road and Utility Right of Way
CE

- Land ownership management
- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Lynn Wodell
970-884-1433
ljwodell@fs.fed.us

Description: Application for a private road and associated utilities easement along an existing road prism to access a single family dwelling on private land adjacent to the Forest.

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 9 West, Section 28. Road is located in the Falls Creek area north of Durango.

Travel Management - La Plata Canyon/Junction Creek Landscape.
EA

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/16/2011

Expected:02/2012

06/2012

Nancy Berry
970-884-1412
nberry@fs.fed.us

Description: Conduct analysis to designate roads and trails for motorized vehicle use, by vehicle type, time of year, and address mixed uses on Forest roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32738

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36-37N, R9-11W. La Plata Canyon and Junction Creek areas.

Watershed - Ophir Pass Fen Restoration
CE

- Watershed management

On Hold

N/A

Cathleen Zillich
970-385-1239
czillich@blm.gov

Description: Impacts to the Ophir Pass fen (dewatering, erosion) caused by past mining will be corrected by filling ditches, controlling erosion and replanting wetland plants.

Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T42N, R8W, sec 32. East of Ophir Pass, and south of Forest Road #679.

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San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores 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

Minerals - Doe Canyon 3D Geophysical Seismic Survey - Bill Barrett Corp.
EA

- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management

Cancelled

N/A

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6821
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: BBC proposes to conduct an exploratory, 3D, geophysical seismic survey of the Doe Canyon area. The proposed seismic survey would facilitate development of a 3D image of the geologic structure & stratigraphy underlying the project area.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Portions of T40N,R16W & 17W, and T41N,R16 & 17W. Proposed project area includes approx. 52.5 square miles or 33,600 acres.

Minerals - Hubbell Trenching Project
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Cancelled

N/A

Patrick McCoy
970-882-7296
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Note: This project was cancelled because it was a duplicate.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T36N, R11W, portions of section 29 and 30. South slope of Parrot Peak in La Plata mountains northeast of Mancos, Colorado.

Minerals - Kinder Morgan C02 Seismic Study
EA

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/08/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2012

Expected:04/2012

06/2012

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6822
dkill@fs.fed.us

Description: Seismic study which includes drilling source points, setting up recording equpment and detonating explosive charges within the holes and recording underground geologic patterns. Holes are small diameter, filled in after use and not used again.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37317

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - T41N,R18W-S 32-36; T41N,R17W-S 25-27,31-16; T41N,R16W-S 19-36; T40N,R18W-S 1-5, 8-17,20-29; T40N,R17W-S 1-36; T40N,R16W,-S 2-11, 14-23,26-34; T39N,R17W-S 1-5; T39N,R16W-S 4-6. Doe Canyon area north of Bradfield Bridge north of Cortez, Colorado.

Minerals - Re-entry of Fed 15-40-17-1X
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/06/2011

Expected:03/2012

06/2012

Patrick McCoy
970-882-7296
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to re-enter well pad to install a monitoring well. After drilling the well crew will visit the area to take monitoring readings. No ground disturbance is expected off of the existing well pad.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - T40N, R17W, SW NE Sec. 15. Boggy-Glade area east of Dove Creek, Colorado, near Forest Road 504.

Minerals - Tim Hubbell, Minerals Exploration
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6821
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Rubber tracked mini-excavator is being proposed to excavate a series of 10 to 12 trenches to obtain evidence of mineralization. Estimated ground disturbance is less the 1/2 acre. Reclamation will be concurrent with trenching effort.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - In west 1/2 Sec. 29 and east ½ Sec. 30, T36N, R11W. Located north of US Hwy 160, east of Cherry Creek drainage on the south slope of Parrot Peak in the La Plata mountains.

Range - Lower Glade EA.
EA

- Grazing management

On Hold

N/A

Jennifer Jardine
970-882-6848
jjardine@fs.fed.us

Description: Analyze rangeland management on approximately 23,000 acres. Analysis area includes two allotments: Calf and Salter.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. Northeast of the McPhee Reservoir spillway.

Range - North Mancos EA Project.
EA

- Grazing management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2012

Expected:09/2012

05/2013

Jennifer Jardine
970-882-6848
jjardine@fs.fed.us

Description: Analysis of grazing management practices on five allotments: Canyon, Jersey Jim, Little Bauer, Spring Creek, Turkey Creek. Analysis area is approximately 40,000 acres.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. Approximately 15 miles north of the Town of Mancos.

Range - Tenderfoot C&H Allotment
EA

- Grazing management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:05/2012

06/2012

Jennifer Jardine
970-882-6848
jjardine@fs.fed.us

Description: Term Grazing Permit renewal and allotment analysis

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. Approximately 24 miles NE of Dolores, CO. Drainages include Section House, School House, Tenderfoot, Estes Draw, Wildcat, and Burnette Creek.

Range - Upper Glade EA Project.
EA

- Grazing management

On Hold

N/A

Jennifer Jardine
970-882-6848
jjardine@fs.fed.us

Description: Evaluate livestock grazing on 4 cattle allotments: Brumley, Glade, Lone Mesa, Mair

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - T39-42N, R15-18W, NMPM. Northwest portion of the San Juan National Forest - Brumley, Glade and Mair Allotments.

Recreation - Doc Lowell Trailhead
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:04/2012

05/2012

Penny Wu
970-882-7296
pwu@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to provide parking and access for the Rim Trail and the West Mancos OHV Trail by creating a new trailhead.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T 37N R13W S25. West Mancos Road area north of Mancos, Colorado.

Special Uses - Donald G. Busson Private Road Easement
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2012

Expected:08/2012

08/2012

Patrick McCoy
970-882-7296
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed Private Road Easement is to authorize, reconstruct, and maintain an existing native surface roadway that crosses a 1.50 mile section of National Forest System lands.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T36N, R12W, Sec. 7 and 8. Proposed long-term easement follows the alignment of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #213 for approximately 1.1 miles from its junction with a private land parcel adjacent to Montezuma County Road.

Special Uses - Mountain Stone, Inc. Convenience Enclosure Permit Renewal for Ten Years
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6821
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Renew existing authorization to utilize and maintain two small pastures and appurtenant fences used in connection with adjacent private property owned by the permit holder. Permit has been in existence since 1971.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - NE ¼NE ¼, and NE ¼SW ¼ of Section 15, T38N, R14W. Approximately 1.10 acres in NE ¼NE ¼, and NE ¼SW ¼ of Section 15, T38N, R14W.

Special Uses - Ott Well, Pump, and Water Transmission Line Permit Renewal for 30 years
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/06/2010

Expected:04/2012

04/2012

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6821
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Renew existing authorization for maintaining a well, pump, and 320-feet of one-inch water transmission line for domestic water use on adjacent private land owned by the permit holder. Permit has been in existence since 1986.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - NE ¼NW ¼, Section 32, T36N, R12W. Approximately 0.1 acre and a right-of-way 10-feet wide and 320-feet in length in NE ¼NW ¼, Section 32, T36N, R12W.

Special Uses - Pete Robinson Private Road Easement
CE

- Special use management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2009

Expected:03/2012

03/2012

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6821
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed easement is for an existing 75-foot gravel surfaced driveway that crosses a small corner of National Forest System lands. Driveway junctions State Hwy145 with an 8-foot embankment prior to reaching private land boundary.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T38N, R14W, Sec. 27. North of milepost 19 on State Highway 145.

Special Uses - Victoria C. Townsend Water Transmission Line Permit Renewal for 30 years
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/06/2010

Expected:04/2012

04/2012

Patrick McCoy
970-882-6821
pmccoy@fs.fed.us

Description: Renew existing authorization for a right-of-way 12-feet wide and 1,600-feet in length for use and maintenance of a six-inch water transmission line into private land owned by the permit holder. Permit has been in existence since 1979.

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - W1/2, Section 35, T36N, R12W. Located east of Starvation Creek drainage and north of State Hwy 160 in W1/2, Section 35, T36N, R12W.

Travel Management - Boggy-Glade Travel Management Plan
EA

- Regulations, Directives, Orders
- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/24/2010

Expected:12/2011
Actual: 08/12/2010

05/2012

Deborah Kill
970-882-6822
dkill@fs.fed.us

Description: Travel planning for areas known as Boggy Draw and The Glade. This project implements the new Travel Management Rule and will designate routes for motorized travel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19604

Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. LEGAL - T37N, R14-15W; T38N, R14W; T39N, R13-15W. Sage Hen, House Creek, Boggy Draw, Glade, Salter Y, Glade Mtn, Cottonwood Areas.

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San Juan National Forest, Pagosa 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

Forest Health - Pagosa Creek Forest Health Project
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 12/01/2011

11/2011

Steven Hartvigsen
970-264-1513
sbhartvigsen@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed project involves treating approximately 800 acres of spruce, mixed conifer and aspen.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28919

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Portions of T37N, R2W. Approximately 18 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Lands - Laughlin Park Exchange
EA

- Land acquisition

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/23/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012

Expected:03/2012

05/2012

Sara Brinton
970-264-1532
sbrinton@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to exchange portions of National Forest land known as the Job Corps site along the Piedra Road for private inholding known as Laughlin Park, and a parcel in the Kenney Flats area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=132

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. Job Corps site, Kenney Flats, and Laughlin Park.

Minerals - Boone Federal 16 -1 Exploratory Oil Well
EA

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 10/28/2011

06/2012

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1521
rsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed project involves drilling an exploratory oil well.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33592

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T33N, R1E, Section 16. 17 miles south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Range - Middle Fork Allotment Range Improvements
CE

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 10/26/2011

10/2011

Brian Bachtel
970-264-1526
bbachtel@fs.fed.us

Description: Pond and fence construction on Middle Fork Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. Middle Fork Allotment on the Middle Fork of the Piedra River.

Recreation - Jackson Mountain Trail Re-route
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2011

Expected:03/2012

06/2012

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1505
plblackman@fs.fed.us

Description: Re-Route two small portions of ATV trail off of the 646 Road in the Jackson Mountain Area to a more sustainable location.

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T36N R1W Sections 8 and 17. 7 miles north of Pagosa Springs.

Recreation - Turkey Springs Trail Management Plan
EA

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/15/2011

Expected:02/2012

05/2012

Paul Blackman
970-264-1505
plblackman@fs.fed.us

Description: Develop a comprehensive trail management plan to enhance and improve opportunities for trail-based recreation in the larger Turkey Springs area in a manner that is both socially and ecologically sustainable.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32777

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. 60,000 acre landscape encompassing Turkey Springs and Devil Mountain Area.

Roads - Polito Canyon Road Reconstruction
EA

- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1521
rsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to reconstruct 0.7 miles of Road 649A from native surface to gravel surface to provide for year round access.

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N, R2W, sec 29. Polito Canyon Road (649A).

Special Uses - Campbell FLPMA Road Easement
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/20/2011

Expected:03/2012

06/2012

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1521
rsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Reissuance of Class D Road Special Use Permit to FLPMA Private Road Easement

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T36N R1W Section 36. Approximately 6 miles east of Pagosa Springs on Fawn Gulch Road.

Special Uses - LPEA Blanco Basin Reconductoring Project
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2011

Expected:08/2012

08/2012

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1521
rsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Application to reconductor the existing aerial power line on approximatly 3 miles of Forest Service land along the Blanco Basin Road

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N R1E and T34N R1W. Approximately 10 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs on Hwy 84, along the Blanco Basin Road (CR 326).

Special Uses - LPEA Hwy 84 reconductoring
CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 12/13/2011

12/2011

Brian Bachtel
970-264-1532
sbrinton@fs.fed.us

Description: Application to reconductor 4 existing power poles along an existing aerial line

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N R1W Section15. Approximately 9 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs on Hwy 84.

Travel Management - East Side Road Management
EA

- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management

Completed

Actual: 11/08/2011

11/2011

Rebecca Smith
970-264-1521
rsmith@fs.fed.us

Description: Project involves a variety of changes to road management on the east half of the Pagosa District, including road decommissioning, closing roads to public motorized use, opening nonsystem roads to public motorized use, and changing trail designations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33590

Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Mineral, Rio Grande. East half of Pagosa District.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012San Juan National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012
San Juan National Forest