Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

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

Report Contents (click to jump to a section):
- Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
- R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Comanche Ranger District
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Leadville Ranger District
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Pikes Peak Ranger District
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Salida Ranger District
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , San Carlos Ranger District
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , South Park Ranger District
- Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , South Platte Ranger District


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 - Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Ashley National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Dawes, Daggett, Uintah, Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
TransRockies Run (Special Event)
EA
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/22/2012
Expected: 05/2013 08/2013 Paula Peterson
970-827-5159
pkpeterson@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal for a 6-day trail running stage race from Beaver Creek to Buena Vista. Specific dates will vary annually but will occur in July or August.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34134
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Eagle, Lake. NFS and other lands between Beaver Creek Ski Resort and the Town of Buena Vista
US Pro Cycling Race Special Use Authorization
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/08/2013
Expected: 06/2013 08/2013 Mike Kenealy
970-945-3207
mkenealy@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed special use authorization is for Classic Bicycle Racing LLC to make temporary use of NFS lands on 4 National Forests within CO for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41678
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Grand, Lake, Larimer, Park, Pitkin, Routt, Summit. White River NF; Pike-San Isabel NF and Cimarron-Comanche National Grasslands; Medicine Bow-Routt NF and Thunder Basin National Grassland; Arapaho-Roosevelt NF and Pawnee Nat'l Grassland
White-Nose Syndrome: Caves and Abandoned Mines
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Recreation management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/21/2012
Expected: 04/2013 07/2013 Trey Schillie
303-275-5067
tschillie@fs.fed.us
Description: The US Forest Service is preparing an environmental analysis for cave and abandoned mine management options for the bat disease commonly known as white-nose syndrome (WNS).
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r2/wns
Location: UNIT - Bighorn National Forest All Units, Black Hills National Forest All Units, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units, San Juan National Forest All Units, Shoshone National Forest All Units, White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Adams. Bighorn, San Juan, Pike and San Isabel and CC, Medicine Bow and Routt, Shoshone, Black Hills, White River, Rio Grande, Arapaho and Roosevelt and Pawnee
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Anadarko Natural Gas Co LLC
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/04/2010
Expected: 11/2011 12/2011 Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Approx 4.66 mi of existing buried gas pipeline currently authorized in a SU permit to Anadarko Gathering Company LLC has be assigned to Anadarko Natural Gas Co LLC. The FS proposes to issue a SU permit to Anadarko Natural Gas Co LLC for 20 years.
Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Cimarron National Grassland Cimarron National Grassland
Black Hills Energy (electrical cable)
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/04/2011
Expected: 11/2011 12/2011 Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Black Hills Energy submitted a special use application for authorization of 1.48 miles of existing buried electrical cable from Aquila Inc. The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to Black Hills Energy for an additional 20 yr term.
Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R41W Section 1,24 Cimarron National Grassland
Columbine Gem & Mineral Society non-commercial group use prospecting and "rockhounding" SUP
CE
- Recreation management
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress
Scoping Start
09/10/2008
Expected: 09/2008
Actual: 09/10/2008
10/2008 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: PSICC National Forest unit-wide Special Use Permit for non-commercial group activity involving casual gem and mineral prospecting and "rockhounding".
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Park, Pueblo, Teller. Locations Identified on attached Special Use application and authorization Legal Description Page
PSICC Oil and Gas Leasing Analysis EIS
EIS
- Land management planning Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
05/2013
Expected: 10/2014 12/2014 John Dow
719-553-1476
jrdow@fs.fed.us
Description: The PSICC is analyzing the Forests and Grasslands to determine oil and gas leasing availability.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33788
Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Colorado, Kansas. COUNTY - Morton, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Park, Pueblo, Teller. LEGAL - See Forest Map Entire Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
Pioneer Electric Co-Op Inc
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
10/15/2010
Expected: 12/2011 01/2012 Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposes to amend Special Use Permit issued 9/14/2004 - no new construction - add approximately 3 miles and delete .7 mile to the already authorized 94.29 miles of installed electric cable
Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. Cimarron National Grassland
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Forests Plan Revision
EIS
- Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A John Dow
719-553-1476
jrdow@fs.fed.us
Description: Revision of 1984 LRMP for Pike and San Isabel Nat'l Forests (Forests Plan) is pending outcome of national planning rule making process.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects/forest_revision/index.shtml
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, San Carlos Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Clear Creek, Costilla, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Pueblo, Saguache, Teller. Pike and San Isabel National Forests (units of PSICC)
Grasslands Plan Revision
EIS
- Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A John Dow
719-553-1476
jrdow@fs.fed.us
Description: Cimarron & Comanche Nat'l Grasslands plan devel. under 2008 Planning Rule. Plan revision is on hold until the new planning rule is promulgated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects/forest_revision/index.shtml
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District, Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Kansas. COUNTY - Morton, Stevens, Baca, Las Animas, Otero. Cimarron and Comanche Nat'l Grasslands
IREA Powerline Permit Renewal
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/09/2011
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Consolodate six expiring powerline permits held by Intermountain Rural Electric Association into one master permit for a 30-year term. The existing permits cover approximately 65 miles of 7.2 / 12.5 kV electric distribution lines.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Teller. LEGAL - Multiple locations Locations are within IREA's Woodland Park, Colorado service area on the Pike National Forest.
PSICC Wildfire/Reforestation Projects
EA
- Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/2009
Expected: 03/2010 04/2010 Bob Post
719-836-3870
bpost@fs.fed.us
Description: Reforestation efforts of the Hayman, Mason Gulch, Hi Meadow, Buffalo Creek Fires through, planting, seeding, natural regeneration, and tsi.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, San Carlos Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Pueblo, Teller. LEGAL - PSICC National Forest Buffalo Creek, Hayman, Hi Meadow, Mason Gulch Burns
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Comanche Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Athens Allotment Pipeline Project
EA
- Grazing management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
On Hold N/A N/A Kurt Staton
307-358-1642
kstaton@fs.fed.us
Description: Trench and bury approximately 0.6 miles of new water pipeline to provide water to an existing livestock water tank in the Athens allotment. The majority of the project will occur in the adjacent Bandito Allotment.
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec 11, T33S, R47W Athens Allotment on the Carrizo Unit
Colorado Interstate Gas CO. - upgrade existing Cathodic Protection system
CE
- Special area management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
08/16/2012
Expected: 09/2012 09/2012 Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Upgrade existing Cathodic Protection system by drilling a cathodic well
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec 10, T25S, R57W Baca County, Colorado
Colorado Interstate Gas Company SUP Reissue
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
10/31/2010
Expected: 12/2010 11/2010 Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue SUP for additional 20 year term. Existing permit expires 12/31/2010. Permit would be for 9.87 miles
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. Comanche National Grassland
Front Range Pipeline LLC
EA
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/13/2012
Expected: 04/2013 05/2013 Richard Bennin
620-697-4621
rbennin@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct and operate a 16 inch natural gas liquids pipeline across 11.7 miles of Comanche National Grassland. Proposed pipeline parallels three existing pipelines within an existing utility corridor.
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - Section 16, T.35S. R.46W., Section 2, T.35S. R.47W., Sections 16, 21, 27, 35, T.34S. R.47W., Section 31, T33S. R47W.,Sections 2, 17, 18, 20, T31S. R49W., and Section 12, T31S. R50W., Baca County CO Baca County, Colorado
Livestock Management Practices Projects - Kim Grazing Association
EA
- Grazing management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
10/07/2010
Expected: 09/2012 09/2012 Earl Tanner
719-523-6591
etanner@fs.fed.us
Description: Humbar (10-C) and Prairie Star Allotment (11-A) -- Drill new well, install electrical meter loop, electric line, well pit and trench and bury 1 mile of water pipeline
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Las Animas. LEGAL - Secs 20 and 29, T32S, R55W; Sec 5, T32S, R52W Near Kim, Colorado
Minnie Canyon Recreation Fence Project
EA
- Heritage resource management
- Recreation management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/11/2011
Expected: 10/2012 11/2012 Michelle Stevens
719-383-4356
michellestevens@fs.fed.us
Description: install approximately 2.25 miles of fencing near Minnie Canyon. Close 0.14 miles of FSR 2187.B, 0.18 miles of FSR 2187, and 0.12 miles of FSR 2188. Designate 5 dispersed camping areas and to incorporate a user-created turn-around loop along Rourke Rd
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Sections 34, 35 and 36, T 27S, R 56W, 6th PM, Minnie Canyon on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland
Prescribed burns and Mechanical Fuel Treatments - 2011
EA
- Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Thomas Eikenberry
719-523-1703 {FTS: 3503}
teikenberry@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to implement prescribed fire treatments and associated activities on approximately 14,000 acres within the Carrizo and Timpas Units on the Comanche National Grassland over the next 5 years.
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca, Las Animas, Otero. Throughout the Comanche National Grassland
Springfield Radio Tower
EA
- Grazing management
- Minerals and Geology
- Recreation management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Heritage resource management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
08/02/2012
Expected: 09/2012 09/2012 Thomas Eikenberry
719-523-1703 {FTS: 3503}
teikenberry@fs.fed.us
Description: Install a prefabricated building and radio tower on the Carizzo Unit. New road construction will be a part of this proposed action and will be established from County Road 21
Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - S 1/2 Sec 27, T 32S, R47W Peacepipe Allotment on the Carrizo Unit
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Leadville Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cresent Mining Camp access road
CE
- Recreation management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
03/2011
Expected: 05/2011 06/2011 Bill Mulholland
719-486-7411
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate the first 400 feet of Forest System Road 381 (Clohsey Lake). Purpose of the relocation is to provide public safety while renting the cabins at Cresent Mining Camp.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T 81, R 12, Sec 23 FSR 381
Interlaken Recreation
EA
- Heritage resource management
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2011
Actual: 03/11/2013,
03/11/2013
05/2013 Jon Morrissey
719-486-0749
jmorrissey@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed toilet installation at Interlaken, further restoration activities of historic buildings along with proposed public use of facilities including user fees adn reservations.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 80 West, Section 21 Interlaken Resort Histroic District, SouthSshore of Twin lakes Reservoir
Leadville Forest Products
CE
- Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Lisa Corbin
719-486-7447
lcorbin@fs.fed.us
Description: The U.S. Forest Service proposes to issue special authorizations to gather forest products for personal or special use.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. District-wide
Mount Massive Wilderness - Special Order Revision
CE
- Watershed management
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Regulations, Directives, Orders
In Progress
Scoping Start
10/21/2010
Expected: 03/2011 05/2011 Bill Mulholland
719-486-7411
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of issuing a new special order for the Mount Massive Wilderness is to revise and update the existing order, signed May 28, 1996 and to address the increase in use, the social impacts and to protect the Wilderness character.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. The Mount Massive Wilderness is located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District, in Lake County, Colorado.
Mt Elbert Forebay
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
03/31/2010
Expected: 04/2011 06/2011 Bill Mulholland
719-486-7411
bmulholland@fs.fed.us
Description: Opening the existing eastside road at Mt Elbert Forebay to public travel and limited parking. Constructing a small foot path ( 3-4 feet wide) from the this road over the rip rap to the shore line to allow hand carry of watercraft.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T.11, R. 80, Sec 8 Twin Lakes, Mt Elbert Forebay
Passive Communication Reflector - Mt Zion
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/25/2012
Expected: 08/2012 09/2012 Wyoma Hansen
719-554-1400
whansen@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a special use permit to Qwest for an existing Passive Communication Reflector located on Mt. Zion.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 36, T. 8 S., R. 80 W., 6th PM Mt. Zion
Qwest Corporation dba Centurylink QC
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/29/2012
Expected: 08/2012 08/2012 Jon Morrissey
719-486-0749
jmorrissey@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed action involves issuing a new special use permit for placement of 6622.2 feet of aerial fiber optic cable on existing power poles.
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 79 West ,and the W1/2 and SE1/4 Section 27, Township 12 South, Range 79 West, all in the 6th Principal Meridian Just off Highway 24, approximately three (3) miles south of Granite, Colorado,
Tennessee Creek Vegetation Management Project
EA
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress
Scoping Start
11/08/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/2013
Expected: 11/2013 04/2014 Lisa Corbin
719-486-7447
lcorbin@fs.fed.us
Description: The project will include vegetation management for mistletoe and mountain pine beetle; it will also include closure of non system routes in the project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30294
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. Halfmoon Creek drainage north to the Mt Zion area; includes Turquoise Lake & Tennessee Pass area
Turquoise Lake Campground Improvements
CE
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
01/2012
Expected: 04/2012 09/2012 Michelle Mueggler
719-486-0749
mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to replace the twenty flush toilets with up to twenty-six new vault toilets, and to eventually add additional toilet buildings. These new toilets will be state-of-the art, and will be fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38083
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T9S R80W Lake County Colorado
Willow Creek Mine Expansion
EA
- Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
04/2011
Expected: 12/2011 05/2012 John Ames
719-836-3854
johnames@fs.fed.us
Description: Expansion of private mining operations onto NFS lands. Total proposed disturbance = 70 acres; 15 acres disturbed at any one time. Gold extraction using open pit method.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level
Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Legal Description: 6th PM 10S R 80W Glacier Placer patented mining claim, located apx 10 miles south of Leadville between the Herrington and Corske Creek Drainage. West of Hollenback Ranch.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
O'Haver Lake Campground and Day Use Area Capital Investment Project
CE
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Scoping Start
03/03/2011
Expected: 07/2011 09/2011 Neal Weierbach
719-553-1510
nweierbach@fs.fed.us
Description: This project focuses on the renovation and re-construction of this 29 unit campground and the adjoining day-use facilities. New site furniture, an improved water system, level camping spurs, tent pads, new toilets, trail improvements are all include
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM, T48n, R7e, sec 12 Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Pikes Peak Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bear Creek Watershed Restoration Project
EA
- Recreation management
- Road management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Special use management
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
03/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Denny Bohon
303-275-5625
dbohon@fs.fed.us
Description: Travel management, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, and other activities in the Bear Creek watershed and adjacent watersheds
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. Bear Creek watershed, southwest of the city of Colorado Springs
Blasco FLPMA Private Road Permit.
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
08/07/2012
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: To reflect property ownership change, re-issue an existing road permit issued to Gielas to new owner Blasco for use and maintenance of an existing road (1,500 feet in length) to access private land.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - SE1/4 of Section 21, T12S, R70W, 6th PM The access road intersects with Cedar Mountain (CR 51) Road about 5 miles north of Divide, Colorado.
Colorado Springs Utilities Northfield Caretaker Facility
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Colorado Springs Utillties proposes a new caretaker faciltiy. Facility will replace the damaged improvements from the July 2012 flood events in the Waldo Canyon burn area. Improvements inclunde a workshop, house, water well, septic and access road.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - SW1/4 Section 25, Township 12 South, Range 68 West, 6th PM. Location is southeast of Woodland Park about 1-mile northeart of the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area.
Eagle Camp Lake Communication Restoration Project
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 05/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: CenturyLink is proposing to install a 12-foot mono pole with about 162 feet of ground mounted telephone and electric cable to replace telephone lines and communication equipment damaged during the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - SW1/4 Section 12, Township 13 South, Range 68 West , 6th PM. The project area is located about 8-miles northwest of Colorado Springs off of the Rampart Range Road.
El Tesoro de los Angeles Retreat Center FLPMA Forest Road Permit
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: The retreat center is proposing year-round use and maintenance of National Forest System Road 308.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 28, Township 12 South, Range 69 West, 6th PM. Forest Road 308 is located near Tranquil Acres subdivision about 3-miles west of Woodland Park, Colorado.
Emerald Valley Ranch, LLC, Forest Road Permit
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
04/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to issue Emerald Valley Ranch, LLC a forest road permit for year round use and maintaince of 1.6 miles of National Forest System Road 371.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 20 and 29, Township 15 South, Range 67 West, 6th PM. Forest Road 371 intersected with Old Stage Road about 5-miles southwest of Colorado Springs.
Harper FLPMA Private Road Permit.
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
08/07/2012
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for an existing road (0.23 miles in length) on National Forest System land to access private land.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 21, T12S, R70W, 6th PM. The access road intersects with Cedar Mountain (CR 51) Road about five miles north of Divide, Colorado.
Monument Fire Center Powerline Rebuild
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Mountain View Electric Association is proposing to rebuild / replace an existing 1.9 mile section of 12.5 kV powerline.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Section 21, T. 11 S., R. 67 W., 6th PM, El Paso County, Colorado The project area is approximately 4 miles west of Monument, Colorado at the US Forest Service administrative site known as, Monument Fire Center / Monument Open Space.
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon 5-year Recreation Event Special Use Permit Re-Issue
CE
- Special use management Analysis Completed Expected: 06/2013
Actual: 04/24/2013
06/2013 Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue a 5-year recreation event permit for the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon on Barr Trail on Pikes Peak annually on the 3rd weekend in August. The Ascent has up to 1,800 participants and the Marathon has up to 800 participants.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Township 14 South, Range 68 West, Sections 1, 2, 7-10, and 18. Barr Trail from the trailhead in Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak RD 10-Year Priority Outfitter & Guide Permits
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/18/2012
Expected: 11/2013
Actual: 06/08/2011,
07/18/2011,
12/01/2011,
12/21/2011,
12/21/2011
12/2013 Sue Miller
719-477-4222
smiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Convert 10 existing transitional priority outfitter and guide permits to 10-year priority special use permits and evaluate several proposals for new 10-year priority permits
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25720
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - T10S, R67-69 W; T11S, R67-69W; T12S, R67-69W, 13S, R67-69W; T14S, R67-69W; T15S, R67-69W Various locations throughout the Pikes Peak Ranger District
Pikes Peak Range Riders Special Use Permit for a Water Well
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue an expiring special use permit for an existing water well to the Pikes Peak Range Riders.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - W1/2SE1/4 Section 33, Township 14 South, Range 69 West, 6th PM, The well location is about 1-mile northeast of Gillett, Colorado.
Replacement of bridge with bottomless culvert across Trout Creek on NFSR 339.
CE
- Special use management
- Watershed management
- Road management
On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Hovermale
719.477.4201
jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes an amendment of Forest road special use permit issued to Trout Creek Road Users Association for installation of bottomless culvert.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado The area is located about 5 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado using NFSR 339.C
South Rampart Travel Management Environmental Assessment
EA
- Road management
- Recreation management
On Hold N/A N/A Frank Landis
719-477-4203 , FTS:3803
flandis@fs.fed.us
Description: To enhance and improve a motorized and non-motorized road and trail system on approx. 115,120 acres that is safe and responsive to public demands, which is affordable and efficiently managed, while protecting sensitive natural resources.
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - T10S - T13S, R67W - 69W Northeast of State Hwy 24 and east of State Hwy 67, including Rainbow Falls OHV area, Mt. Herman Rd (320), and Rampart Range Rd (300)
Trout West Phase 2
EA
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/14/2009
Expected: 11/2013 11/2013 Eric Zanotto
719-477-4209
ezanotto@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels management on approx 26,320 ac to reduce the risk of wildfire in the wildland urban interface near Woodland Park. Treatment alternatives include mechanical harvesting, manual thinning, piling slash, pile burning, broadcast burning or masticati
Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - T12S, R68W & R69W; T12S, R70W; T11S, R68W & R69W & 70W; T10S, R68W & 69W Near Woodland Park and within the boundary of the Trout West EIS (ROD 7/11/2003) and 5 miles from the EIS boundary
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Special Uses Permit Reissuances. Expired Existing Permits
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
10/2010
Expected: 12/2010 01/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an existing or expired special use authorization when the only changes are administrative.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger District
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , Salida Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bald Mountain - West
EA
- Fuels management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
On Hold N/A N/A Andrew White
719-530-2157
awwhite@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous fuel reduction, forest health, and travel management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T14S, R79W, sections 27, 28, 33, 34 and T15S, R79W, sections 3, 10, 11 San Isabel N.F., Salida R.D.
Browns Creek Seasonal Closure
CE
- Regulations, Directives, Orders In Progress
Scoping Start
01/11/2010
Expected: 11/2012 07/2013 Ben Lara
760-924-5509
blara@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement Forest Order winter seasonal closure to wheeled vehicles and snowmobiles on FSR 272
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec.11, T51N, R7E NM P.M. Chaffee County, CO Junction of FSR 272 & FSR 274
Buffalo Peaks Trail (617) Reroute
CE
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
03/2011
Expected: 05/2011 06/2011 Mike Wrigley
719-530-3964
mwrigley@fs.fed.us
Description: Reroute trail to avoid sensitive habitats and resource damage
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T13S, R79W. Sec 29 Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
Cleveland Mountain Forest Health and Fuel Reduction Project
CE
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
01/2013
Expected: 11/2013 05/2014 Sam Schroeder
719-539-3591
sschroeder@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Health and Fuel Reduction Project on Cleveland Mountain on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.phph?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T49N, R8E, Sections 19,20,29,30,31,32, Cleveland Mountain SW of Poncha Springs, Colorado on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC
Colorado Trail #1776 at Fooses Creek
CE
- Watershed management
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
09/2010
Expected: 05/2011 05/2011 Brett Beasley
719-530-3952
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 1.3 miles of trail and the re-hab of the existing 1 mile of trail. The new proposed 1.3 miles of trail will be within USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - W1/2 Sec 26, T49N, R6E; NW1/4, NW1/4 Sec 35, T49N, R6E; E1/2 Sec 34, T49N, R6E NMPM Chaffee and Gunnison County, Colorado PSICC, Salida Ranger District at Continental Divide National Scenic trail #531 and Junction of Colorado Trail #1776 at South Fooses Creek.
Cottonwood Gulch Trails Re-route/Construction
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/11/2012
Expected: 05/2012 07/2013 Jennifer Ebert
719-530-3955
blara@fs.fed.us
Description: The project includes potential trail re-routes, construction and maintenance of existing user created trails located in portions of Cottonwood Gulch on the Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Cottonwood Gulch is at W1/2 Sec. 23, & E 1/2 Sec.27, T50N, R9E, NM P.J. Chaffee County, CO. Cottonwood Gulch
Dead Rabbit Mine Proposal
EA
- Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/2010
Expected: 03/2010 05/2010 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Mineralogical development and exploration proposal to conduct mining assessment work in and around the "Dead Rabbit" mine located in the Fourmile geographical area east of Buena Vista, CO.
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 28, T13S, R78W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 28, T13S, R78W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado
Eve FLPMA Private Driveway Easement
CE
- Road management
- Special use management
In Progress
Scoping Start
01/04/2008
Expected: 02/2008
Actual: 01/04/2008
05/2008 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action involves the improvement to and reconstruction of an existing National Forest System Road (NFSR225A), in order to access private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - N ?, Section 2, & SW ?, SW?, Section 35, T50N, R6E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. N ?, Section 2, & SW ?, SW?, Section 35, T50N, R6E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado.
Goat Wadi Developed Site (Cree Creek)
EA
- Special use management
- Recreation management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/30/2009
Expected: 09/2010 05/2011 Brett Beasley
719-530-3952
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze and develop an approximately 4 acre site to protect resource and provide for large groups. ie: Weddings, Family Reunions, ect.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NE1/4, SE1/4, Section 30, T50N, R6E, NM P.M., Maysville Quad Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest. NFSDR #224 (Cree Creek)
Island Lake Road-To-Trail Project
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/29/2011
Expected: 06/2012 09/2012 Sam Schroeder
719-539-3591
sschroeder@fs.fed.us
Description: Closing and rehabiliation of non-system roads and trails in the vicinity of North Fork reservoir on the Salida Ranger District, Pike & San Isabel National Forests.
Web Link: http://fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T50N, R6E, Sec 5 & 6 Vicinity of North Fork reservoir on the Salida Ranger District
Mineral Basin Small Tracts Act
CE
- Land ownership management
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Land acquisition
In Progress
Scoping Start
06/15/2005
Expected: 10/2010
Actual: 07/27/2009
06/2011 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC), Salida Ranger District (Salida RD) proposes to enter into a Small Tracts Act (STA) with a private landowner in the “Mineral Basin” geographical area.
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Sections 11 thru 14, Township 15 South, Range 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado. Sections 11 thru 14, Township 15 South, Range 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado.
Poncha Loop Management Project
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Forest products
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/11/2009
Expected: 03/2013 06/2013 Alex Rudney
719-530-3962
arudney@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous fuel reduction and forest health project within the wildland urban interface near Mears Junction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/soap/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T49N, R8E, Sec 5,7,8; T50N, R8E, Sec 17,18,19,20 Salida RD, PSICC, southwest of Poncha Springs, CO.
Porter Gulch T.H.
CE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Brett Beasley
719-530-3953
bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop a recreation facility for approximately 10 vehicles to park. Develop/construct approximately 300 yards of new motorized singletrack trail. Also analyze 1 mile of existing two-track for motorized use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T48N, R10E, Section 7, Section 13 Porter gulch, Salida RD
Re-issuance of District special event special use permits.
CE
- Special use management
- Special area management
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
02/2008
Expected: 04/2008 05/2008 Tambi Gustafson
719-530-3978
tgustafson@fs.fed.us
Description: The re-issuance of temporary special event permits on the Salida Ranger District for May 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008 summer season. These permits will utilize less than 5 contiguous acres. Approximately 11 events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Salida Ranger District Salida Ranger District
Re-issuence of summer outfitter / guide special use permits.
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Tambi Gustafson
719-530-3978
tgustafson@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issuence of temporary special use permits. 2008 season dates approximately May 1 - November 1. Approximately 35 permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. Salida Ranger District
Red Deer Borrow Pit proposed Mineral Material lease extension
CE
- Road management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/12/2007
Expected: 01/2008
Actual: 12/14/2007
05/2008 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Chaffee County Commissioners Office representatives have presented a proposal to the Salida Ranger District that would allow for an extension of the Mineral Material sale to the County based upon the Countys need for a localized source of road base
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - SE1/4, Section 15, T14S, R79W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, CO SE1/4, Section 15, T14S, R79W, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, CO
Reinstatement of Seasonal Gate Closure to Fourmile Travel Management Area
CE
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Road management
In Progress
Scoping Start
04/07/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2010
Expected: 05/2010
Actual: 04/07/2010
12/2010 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: Reinstatement of a seasonal gate closure to protect big game winter range habitat, and limit excessive mud season wear and tear on specific full-sized vehicle roads and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) system trails in the Fourmile Travel Management Area.
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Fourmile Travel Management Area - PSICC/Salida Ranger District Fourmile Travel Management Area - PSICC/Salida Ranger District
Salida Hydro: Aquatic Habitat Improvement Project
CE
- Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Special use management
- Recreation management
In Progress
Scoping Start
01/09/2006
Expected: 02/2008 05/2008 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: PSCO/Xcel Energy has agreed to provide $50,000 worth of funding to be used towards aquatic habitat improvement projects throughout the Salida Hydro project area, South Fork of the Arkansas River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Sections 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, T50N, Ranges 6 & 7E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado The Salida Hydro facilities are located east of the townsite of Garfield, and west of the townsite of Maysville, along the South Fork of the Arkansas River, Chaffee County, CO
Sangre Decristo Cellular, Inc. Communications Lease Re-issuance Bald Mountain Facility
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/23/2010
Expected: 05/2010
Actual: 04/23/2010
06/2010 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) proposes to reissue a Communications Lease to Sangre Decristo Cellular, Inc. (dba) Verizon Wireless, authorizing an existing cellular communications facility.
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 27, T. 14 S., R. 79 W., 6th Principle Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado Section 27, T. 14 S., R. 79 W., 6th Principle Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado
UAWCD Reservoir Analysis
EIS
- Watershed management
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress
NOI in Federal Register
03/16/2007
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/2011
Expected: 08/2011 06/2012 Chris Welker
719-530-3974
cwelker@fs.fed.us
Description: EIS level analysis to authorize the issuance of term Special Use Permits to the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District (UAWCD) in order to operate and maintain the North Fork, Boss, and O'Haver water storage facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - 1.) Section 5,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 2.) Section 29,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 3.) Section 12,T48N,R8E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 1.) North Fork reservoir 2.) Boss Lake 3.) O'Haver Lake / all facilities located in Chaffee County, Colorado
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , San Carlos Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
12 Mile
CE
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Analysis Completed Expected: 12/2011
Actual: 07/04/2012
05/2012 Michael Picard
719-269-8584
dwpage@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction and forest health treatments, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping folllowed-up by prescribed fire.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pueblo. LEGAL - T23S, R69W., Section 28, 29, 30, T23S, R68W., Section 23,24,25,26,36, T.24S, R68W., Section 6 & 7, T24S,R69W., Section 1 5 miles north east of Lake Isabel
Alvarado and Tangelwood Fuels Reduction
CE
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Analysis Completed Expected: 06/2009
Actual: 06/02/2010
04/2010 Dennis Page
719-269-8584
dwpage@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatment, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping follow-up by prescribed fire.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T.23S., R.73W., Sections 5,8, and 9 Approximately 6.5 miles South West of Westcliffe, CO
Black Hills Energy, Inc.
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2012
Expected: 08/2012 09/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit SAN400901 for a power transmission line
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Fremont. T20S, R70W 6th P.M. adn T20S R71W 6th P.M.
Cucharas Sanitation and Water District Road Re-Alignment
CE

   *NEW LISTING*
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/06/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: To re-align approximately 130 feet of a road and to bury 2 pipelines under the new road bed to support the installation of a new water tank on private land. To place an existing small pond and a 25 foot drainage pipe under permit.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - SW1/4, NE1/4, Sec 4, T31S., R69W., 6th P.M. National Forest by the town of Cuchara
East - Central Wet Mountain
EA
- Watershed management
- Fuels management
In Progress
Scoping Start
11/01/2009
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice
01/2011
Expected: 02/2011
Actual: 05/09/2011,
05/09/2011,
05/09/2011
03/2011 Michael Picard
719-530-3958
mpicard@fs.fed.us
Description: Conduct Fuels and Vegetation Treatments - Designed to reduce the threat of catastrophic fire and restore forest conditions.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Pueblo. LEGAL - T21SW68S30-32,T21S69WS17,19-21,25-36,T21S70WS23-26,34-36,t22S68WS3-10,15-22,27-32,T22S69WS1-29,32-36,T23S68WS5-8,17-20,27-34,T23S69wS1-18,21-27,35-36,T23S70WS11-15,22-24,T24S68WS4-9,16-21,27,34,T24S69 East-Central Wet Mouintain Area i
Locke Mountain ( Fuels)
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
In Progress
Scoping Start
11/01/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2010
Expected: 04/2010 08/2010 Michael Picard
719-269-8700
mpicard@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatments, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping followed-up by prescribed fire
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont. LEGAL - T20S,R71W., Section 25, T20S,R70W., Section 28,29,30,31,32,33, and 34. T21S, R70W., Section 4,5,6,8, and 9 15 miles South East of Canon City
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp Ropes Course
CE
- Special use management Analysis Completed Expected: 02/2013
Actual: 03/05/2013
03/2013 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of a ropes course at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - S1/2 Sec. 5, T. 46 N., R. 12 E., N.M. Principle Meridian Custer County Colorado
San Carlos Outfitter - Guide Permit Reissue
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
06/30/2009
Expected: 10/2011 11/2011 Carl Bauer
719-269-8702
crbauer@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue new outfitter guide permits and /or add additional use to existing permits
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger Distsrict
San Isabel Electric - Spradley Road
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
04/2012
Expected: 05/2012 06/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW - Buried Power Line
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Spanish Peak area T31S, R69W
San Isabel Electric, SAN402403
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2012
Expected: 08/2012 09/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: San Isabel Electric Association, Inc. Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Renew Permit
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. T27S R 72W 6th P.M.
San Isabel Electric, SAN402404
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2012
Expected: 08/2012 09/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: San Isabel Electric Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Remewal Permit
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district T.31S. R.69W. 6th PM
Sangre De Cristo Electric - SAN 401610
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2012
Expected: 08/2012 09/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW Power Trans Line -Permit number SAN 401610
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district T44S, R73W
Sangre De Cristo Electrict - SAN 401614
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2012
Expected: 08/2012 09/2012 Jessica Javernick
719-269-8703
jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Description: ROW, Power Trans Line
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district T44S, R73W
Slide Mountain - Range Allotment Management Planning
EA
- Grazing management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/06/2007
Expected: 09/2012 06/2013 Michael Picard
719-530-3959
mpicard@fs.fed.us
Description: Update of range allotment management plan for the Slide Mtn. - Cattle and Horse allotment.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - T.27S,R71W., SECTION 31 & 32, T.28S.,R72W., SECTION 4,5, AND 6 APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES SOUTH WEST OF GARDNER, COLORADO
Slide Mountain Parks - Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Prescribed Burn
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress
Scoping Start
04/17/2009
Expected: 04/2012 05/2012 Ron Torretta
719-269-8537
rtorretta@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burning in approximately 110 acres of montane meadows to improve wildlife habitat for big game and other wildlife species.
Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - Township 27S, Range 71W, Sections 31 and 32; Township 28S, Range 71W, Sections 3 and 4. Approximately 12 miles southwest of Gardiner, Colorado.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , South Park Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Amazonite No. 8, reissue
CE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/23/2007
Expected: 10/2011 10/2011 John Ames
719-836-3854
johnames@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue of short-term (one year or less) mineral proposal includes using a small backhoe and hand digging tools (pick & shovel) to deepen one existing pit totaling 2,500 sq.ft. Existing system and non-system roads will be used to access the area.
Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T.1S.; R.71W., Section 11 Located in Teller County, six miles north of Lake George, Colorado.
Gold Prospectors of Colorado Beaver Creek Placer Mine
EA
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/11/2009
Expected: 06/2012 06/2012 Kristen Sexton
719-836-3857
ksexton@fs.fed.us
Description: Group and club activity authorizing small scale placer mining using gold pans, sluice boxes and smaller motorized dredges. Occasional backhoe use.
Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 8 of Township 9 South Range 77 West Beaver Creek approximately five miles North of the town of Fairplay, Colorado off of Forest Service Road 659
Happy Meadow - South Platte River Enhancement Project
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/28/2007
Expected: 04/2012 09/2012 Steve Culver
303-275-5614
sculver@fs.fed.us
Description: To enhance habitat and recreation conditions in the Happy Meadows corridor along a two mile section of the South Platte River.
Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Section 8, Township 12 South, Range 71 West, 6th P.M. Happy Meadows South Platte River
Jefferson Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project - City of Aurora
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
06/28/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/2011
Expected: 10/2011 05/2012 Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Description: City of Aurora Water Resources Division requests an amendment to their special use permit to add rip-rap on the upstream face of Jefferson Lake dam, enlarge spillway, extend outlet pipe, level dam crest and extend the toe of the dam.
Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sec 10, 11, T7S, R76W, 6th PM Approximately 25 miles NE of Fairplay, Colorado, on Hwy 285, County Rd 35 and 37
Quest Communication Tower Lease Reissue - Sacramento Ridge
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
06/28/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/2011
Expected: 10/2011 10/2011 Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Description: reissuing lease to Quest for another 10 year period, no change in scope
Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW Sacramento Ridge Communication site
Verizon Tower Lease Renewal - Sacramento Ridge
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
06/28/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
07/2011
Expected: 10/2011 10/2011 Jeff Hyatt
719-836-3855
jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Description: renewal of 10-year lease which expires 12-31-2012
Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW Sacramento Ridge communication site
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands , South Platte Ranger District R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
AG Ranch Management Plan
EA
- Grazing management
- Forest products
- Facility management
- Watershed management
- Land ownership management
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Schweich
303-275-5615
mschweich@fs.fed.us
Description: Management of the AG Ranch, including vegetation and fuels management, thinning, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat improvement, water system maintenance, repair and construction of range improvements and facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/spl
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 73 W., multiple sections On the former AG Ranch (now USFS) near Shawnee
Deckers to Nighthawk Powerline Rebuild - Phase I
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/14/2012
Expected: 06/2012 07/2012 Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 10,320 linear feet of existing powerline that provides electric service to residents in the Deckers to Oxyoke area. On private land an additional 19,570 feet would be rebuilt as part of the project.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Jefferson. LEGAL - T9S, R70W, Sec(s) 3, 10, 16, 21 North of Deckers, CO adjacent to Hwy 67
Duck Lake Telecom Line
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/08/2012
Expected: 03/2013 05/2013 Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5610
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC has proposed placement of a buried 1 1/4" innerduct containing a telecommunications drop wire serving private property. The telecom line would cross approximately 400' on Natinonal Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R75W, Sec 36, 6th PM South of Guanella Pass near Duck Lake
Goddard Forest Health & Fuel Reduction Project
CE
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/2010
Expected: 04/2010 06/2010 Lita Medina
719-486-7405
lmedina@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Health (MPB) and Fuel Reduction project on the Salida RD of the PSICC near Goddard Pass.
Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T13S, R77W, Sec 7,18; T13S, R78W, Sec 13 & 24 Goddard Pass on the Salida Ranger District of the PSICC National Forest
High Country Travel and Recreation Analysis
EA
- Land management planning
- Road management
- Recreation management
In Progress
Scoping Start
08/16/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/2014
Expected: 06/2013 07/2014 Matthew Schweich
303-275-5615
mschweich@fs.fed.us
Description: Considers changes to travel management and the range of available recreation activities. Seeks to provide a variety of travel and recreation opportunities compatible with the subalpine and alpine environment of the analysis area.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Jefferson, Park. Generally all District lands west of Bailey, excluding Wilderness, including the Guanella Pass, Harris Park, and Kenosha Pass areas
North Fork Forest and Watershed Restoration Project
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
10/2013
Expected: 09/2014 11/2014 Denny Bohon
303-275-5615
mschweich@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest restoration, fuels management, and other actions to improve forest health and reduce watershed risk.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. National Forest System lands in the North Fork of the South Platte River watershed
North Fork, North Elk Creek Trail Construction
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
08/16/2012
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5610
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a new trail segment to connect Staunton State Park trails to National Forest System trails (Cub Creek - FDT40). The trail would be a combination of native surface single-track (1.25 miles) and existing double track dirt roads (1.50 miles).
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T6S, R72W, Sec(s) 2,3,10,11,14, 6th PM The North Fork of North Elk Creek is located northwest of Staunton State Park
Payne Gulch Fuel Treatment Project
EA
- Fuels management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/21/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Matthew Schweich
303-275-5615
mschweich@fs.fed.us
Description: Hazardous fuels reduction adjacent to and surrounding the Happy Top, Payne Gulch, and Roark Gulch recreation residence groups through mechanical treatment and prescribed fire on up to 1,652 acres.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T7S, R72W, sec 29-33; T7S, R73W, sec 25, 26, 35, 36; T8S, R73W, sec 1 Surrounding the Happy Top, Payne Gulch, and Roark Gulch recreation residence groups, immediately south of Bailey, CO
Private Road Access, Irrigation Water Ditches, and Water Well Special Use Permits
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
04/09/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2012
Expected: 10/2012 12/2012 Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue approximately 33 authorizations for private road access right of ways. Issue 2 authorizations for irrigation water ditch right of ways. Issue 1 authorization for a water well.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Jefferson, Park. South Platte Ranger District
Strontia Springs Dam Facility Access Improvements
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/2012
Expected: 03/2013 03/2013 Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5610
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Denver Water is proposing facility access improvements for Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir. Public access to trails and streams would not change.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T7S, R69W, Sec 21 Platte Canyon
YMCA Camp Powerline Rebuild
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/08/2012
Expected: 03/2013 03/2013 Brandon Mitchell
303-275-5610
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Description: IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 3,186 linear feet of existing powerline that provides electric service to residents in the YMCA Camp area. On private land an additional 1,136 feet would be rebuilt as part of the project.
Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Jefferson. LEGAL - T9S, R70W, Sec(s) 21, 28 West & South of Deckers, CO
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