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, 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 |
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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: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/ |
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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 | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 12/2011 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@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 | Completed | Actual: 12/13/2011 | 01/2012 |
Glen Stein 801-200-2703 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, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Loveland Ski Area Twist Run Snowmaking Line Addition CE |
- 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) |
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Red Mountain Ditch Reconstruction EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 | 07/2013 |
Liz Mauch 970-240-5405 lmauch@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruct portions of Red Mtn Ditch transbasin diversion and install new headgate. Located on San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37826 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District, Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray, San Juan. LEGAL - T42N, R8W, Sec 14. Red Mtn Pass, west of Hwy 550. | |||||
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Town of Breckenridge Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management | Completed | Actual: 02/28/2012 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan. Forestwide. | |||||
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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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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| Location: UNIT - San Juan National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, San Juan. Forestwide. | |||||
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Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #10 CE |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 |
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| 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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Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #8 CE |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 |
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| 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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Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easements - Group #9 CE |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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Special Uses - Tri-State Powerline Bayfield-Pagosa Permit Renewal EA |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/21/2012 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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Abandoned Mine Lands - Mine Safety Closures: Mason Mine, Valley View, Engineer Village CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Fisheries - Hermosa Creek and East Fork Hermosa Creek Fish Barriers EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/06/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Clayton Kampf 970-385-1220 ckampf@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct barriers to upstream fish movement on Hermosa Creek and East Fork Hermosa Creek to aid in the re-introduction of native Colorado River cutthroat trout.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38208 |
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| Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T.39 N., R.10 W. Sections 24 and 25. Two locations: one on the main stem of Hermosa Creek below the confluence with East Fork Hermosa Creek, and the other on the East Fork Hermosa Creek adjacent to Forest Rd. 578. | |||||
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Minerals - Cascade Divide and Beaver Meadows Gravel Pits Re-entry CE |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 03/02/2012 | 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 |
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| 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). | |||||
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Minerals - Goose Creek Gas Wells EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
06/2013 |
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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Range - Freeman Creek Allotment Spring Developements CE |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
11/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Range - Weminuche Landscape Grazing Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/21/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37578 |
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| Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - T36-40N, R4-9W. From northern Missionary Ridge east through the southern Weminuche Wilderness to Pine River. | |||||
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Recreation - Engineer Summit Trail Re-route EA |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/23/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34599 |
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| 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, and proceed approximatley 1/2 mile toward the summit. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Travel Management - La Plata Canyon/Junction Creek Landscape. EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/16/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T36-37N, R9-11W. La Plata Canyon and Junction Creek areas. | |||||
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Watershed - Ophir Pass Fen Restoration CE |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 |
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Minerals - Kinder Morgan C02 Seismic Study EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/08/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Minerals - Re-entry of Fed 15-40-17-1X CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 02/07/2012 | 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. | |||||
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Minerals - Tim Hubbell, Minerals Exploration CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Cancelled | 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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Range - Nipple Mulesear Treatment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Michael Johnson 907-882-6826 michaelgjohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to decrease Mulesear and increase perennial bunch grasses using sheep to reduce Mules Ear | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T40NR13WSection 12. Nipple Mountain area northeast of Dolores, Colorado. | |||||
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Range - North Mancos EA Project. EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 | 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. | |||||
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Range - Tenderfoot C&H Allotment EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/06/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
04/2013 |
Jennifer Jardine 970-882-6848 jjardine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Term Grazing Permit renewal and allotment analysis
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26453 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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. | |||||
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Recreation - Box Canyon Trail Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Penny Wu 970-882-7296 pwu@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to re-route a portion of the Box Canyon Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T37NR12E Sections 20-22. Box Canyon northeast of Mancos, Colorado. | |||||
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Recreation - Doc Lowell Trailhead CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/15/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
10/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Special Uses - Donald G. Busson Private Road Easement CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
12/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Special Uses - Eagle-Net Alliance Fiber Optic Cable Service CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 09/2012 |
Patrick McCoy 970-882-6821 pmccoy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed right-of-way includes authorizing, constructing, and maintaining a new underground fiber optic cable service across a 4,985-foot section of National Forest System lands and entirely within the Colorado State Highway Rights-of-Way | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T37N, R15W, Sec 16 and 17. Hwy 145 corridor near Dolores, Colorado. | |||||
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Special Uses - Mountain Stone, Inc. Convenience Enclosure Permit Renewal for Ten Years CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 02/2013 |
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. | |||||
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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 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
11/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Special Uses - Pete Robinson Private Road Easement CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/15/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
10/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Special Uses - Victoria C. Townsend Water Transmission Line Permit Renewal for 30 years CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
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. | |||||
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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:05/2012 Actual: 08/12/2010 |
07/2012 |
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 |
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| 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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Travel Management - Transer Area Spur Roads CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Penny Wu 970-882-7296 pwu@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruct spur roads that connect to the Forest Road system and provide recreation access | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - T37N, R12W. Vicinity Transfer Campground northeast of Mancos, Colorado. | |||||
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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 |
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Lands - Laughlin Park Exchange EA |
- Land acquisition |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/23/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. Job Corps site, Kenney Flats, and Laughlin Park. | |||||
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Recreation - Jackson Mountain Trail Re-route CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
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. | |||||
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Recreation - Turkey Springs Trail Management Plan EA |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 03/16/2012 | 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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. 60,000 acre landscape encompassing Turkey Springs and Devil Mountain Area. | |||||
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Roads - Piedra Road Re-Route EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 07/2013 |
Christopher Phelps 970-385-1296 cphelps@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-reoute 4/10 of a mile of the Piedra Road approximately 1 mile north of the McManus Road/Piedra Road Intersection | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T36N R3W Sections portions of Sections 2 and 11. Approximately 1 mile north of Piedra Road/McManus Road Intersection between mile markers 13.9 and 14.3. | |||||
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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). | |||||
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Special Uses - Campbell FLPMA Road Easement CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/06/2012 | 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. | |||||
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Special Uses - Carpenter Water System CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for a pump house and buried 1 inch water line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N R4W Section 8. At beginning of First Fork Road. | |||||
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Special Uses - Hartong livestock area permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for 20 acre livestock grazing permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T33N R1E Sections 23, 24, and 36. Near Little Navajo River north of Chromo, Colorado. | |||||
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Special Uses - LPEA Blanco Basin Reconductoring Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
12/2012 |
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). | |||||
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Special Uses - Lynd Water Line CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue Special Use Permit for approximately 560 feet of buried 8 inch water line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T36N R2 1/2 W Section 13. near the Cow Camp on Piedra Road. | |||||
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Special Uses - Sandford Water System CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for spring box and buried 1 inch water line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - T38N R4W Section 27. West of private land in the Weminuche Valley. | |||||
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Special Uses - Zellner Water System CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 01/2013 |
Rebecca Smith 970-264-1521 rsmith@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for a water well and buried 1 inch water line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34N R1W Section 31. Lower Blanco Road. | |||||
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