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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
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
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Recreation management - Minerals and Geology - Special use management
In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/27/2013Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2015
Completed
Expected:03/2015
Actual: 09/10/2008
Christopher Wehrli303-275-5107clwehrli@fs.fed.us
Chris Welker719-530-3974cwelker@fs.fed.us
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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
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.
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05/2015
10/2008
Western Area Power Administration Right-of-Way Maintenance and Reauthorization Project
Columbine Gem & Mineral Society non-commercial group use prospecting and "rockhounding" SUP
Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
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.
PSICC National Forest unit-wide Special Use Permit for non-commercial group activity involving casual gem and mineral prospecting and "rockhounding".
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District(excluding Forestwide)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special area management - Special use management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 04/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 12/09/2011
Expected:09/2015
Expected:07/2015
Expected:06/2015
John Brown719-553-1501jwbrown@fs.fed.us
Angela Safranek307-326-2545asafranek@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Legal description provided on attached maps. blank.
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District, Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca, Las Animas. LEGAL - Section 14, T32S, R53W.Section 7, T32S, R50W, Section 12, T33S,R49W ,Section 8, T33S, R47W,Section 18, T33S, R47W, Section 29, T33S, R47W,Section 15, T33S, R47W. Comanche National Grassland, Baca and Las Animas Counties.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Pikes Peak 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.
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09/2015
08/2015
07/2015
2015 Pike and San Isabel National Forests Special Use Authorization Permit Renewals CE
Comanche National GrasslandsPlaya Restoration
IREA Powerline Permit Renewal
Special use authroization renewals for the San Carlos, Pikes Peak, Leadville, South Park and South Platte RangerDistricts.
Restore 9 playas on the Comanche National Grassland to their original hydrology by filling in the pits and sealing the basin
Consolodate six expiring powerline permits held by Intermountain Rural Electric Association into one master permitfor a 30-year term. The existing permits cover approximately 65 miles of 7.2 / 12.5 kV electric distribution lines.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47192
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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 Cimarron Ranger District
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management
- Road management
- Special area management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management
On Hold
Developing ProposalEst. NOI in Federal Register 12/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2015
N/A
Expected:11/2020
Expected:02/2017
Bob Post719-836-3870bpost@fs.fed.us
John Dow719-553-1476jrdow@fs.fed.us
John Dow719-553-1476jrdow@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak 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.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposal covers both the Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake, Park. LEGAL - See Attached Map. Select treatments along Xcel transmission line 5145 from Lake County to Park County Colorado.
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12/2020
04/2017
PSICC Wildfire/Reforestation Projects
Pike & San Isabel National Forest Motorized Travel Management (MVUM) Analysis
Xcel Transmission Line 5145 Permit Renewal and Transmission Line 5145 Vegetation Treatment
Reforestation efforts of the Hayman, Mason Gulch, Hi Meadow, Buffalo Creek Fires through, planting, seeding, natural regeneration, and tsi.
Analysis of roads and trails on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest
Treat excess vegetation around identified electrical transmission line towers. Renew right-of-way permit and approve updated operations plan.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48214
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47369
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Cimarron Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management
- Special use management
- Grazing management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:Scoping Start 12/10/2014
In Progress:Scoping Start 12/17/2014
In Progress:Scoping Start 08/22/2013
In Progress:Scoping Start 08/29/2014
Expected:09/2015
Expected:08/2015
Expected:12/2015
Expected:08/2015
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
Nancy Brewer620-697-4621 620 697-3580nbrewer@fs.fed.us
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T33S R40W Section 6 NWNE and T32S R43W Section 33 NWSW. Cimarron National Grassland.
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Disposal wells - T34S R40WSec 9, T34S R41W Sec 11 and T34S R42W Sec 5 & 16 Associated pipelines in T34S R40W portions of Sec 8,9,17,20,21,29;T34S R41W Sec 10,11,15,32,33 and T34S R42W Sec 5,6. Cimarron National Grassland.
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cimarron National Grassland.
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R43W Section 14,15,16,23,26,27,28. Cimarron National Grassland.
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09/2015
08/2015
12/2015
08/2015
CIM100 Merit Energy Co. (Compressors)
CIM101 Merit Energy Co. (Saltwater Disposal Wells/Pipelines)
Cimaron Allotment Management Project
Lockhart Geophysical Company, Grasslands-Lockhart Wave
Merit Energy Co. recently acquired compressor stations from OXY USA Inc. The compressor stations were part of a Forest Service Special Use Permit to OXY USA on 11/30/1998. Merit Energy has requested a special use permit for these existing facilities.
Merit Energy Co recently acquired 4 disposal wells & 7.36 miles of associated pipelines from OXY USA Inc. The compressor stations were authorized via USFS SU permit to OXY USA Inc 10/18/1995. Merit Energy requested SUpermit for existing facilities.
To continue to permit livestock grazing on the Cimarron National Grassland using an adaptive management strategy that will meet or move toward Forest Plan desired conditions and project specific desired conditions.
Lockhart Geophysical submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a 3D vibroseis seismic survey; encmopassing approximately 1,000 acres on the Cimarron National Grassland.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Cimarron Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Comanche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management
In Progress:Scoping Start 09/03/2014
Cancelled
In Progress:Scoping Start 09/29/2015
Expected:08/2015
N/A
Expected:11/2015
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T35S R43W Sections 3,4,8,9,18. Cimarron National Grassland.
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Section 28, T27S, R57W. Timpas Unit of Comanche National Grassland.
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - T 35S, R 46W, Sec 13. Carrizo Unit of Comanche National Grassland.
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08/2015
N/A
01/2016
Nustar Logistics - CIM98
Colorado Interstate Gas Co. -- COM 20
Equipment Investment LLC COM 113
NuStar Logistics has submitted a special use application requesting authorization to continue operating and maintaining 4.2 miles of a natural gas pipeline.
Upgrade existing Cathodic protection system by drilling a cathodic deep well
Construct 3 inch poly gas pipeline approximately 10,057 feet
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Comanche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Road management
- Road management
On Hold
In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 03/31/2016
Completed
N/A
Expected:07/2016
Actual: 02/03/201602/02/2016
Michelle Stevens719-383-4356michellestevens@fs.fed.us
Michelle Stevens719-383-4356michellestevens@fs.fed.us
Jeff Stoney719-523-1702jstoney@fs.fed.us
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.
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - portions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M.,. South of La Junta, Colorado on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland. ü portions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M .
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Carrizo and Timpas Units of the Comanche National Grassland.
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09/2016
02/2016
Minnie Canyon Recreation Fence Project
Minnie Canyon Rehabilitation Project
Modification of 2010 MVUM for Comanche National Grassland
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
The purpose and need of this project is to protect the Minnie Canyon area's many cultural and natural resources
Modifications to 2010 MVUM on the Comanche National Grassland
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Comanche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Leadville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Special use management - Research and Development
- Special use management
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
In Progress:Scoping Start 07/18/2013
In Progress:Scoping Start 06/01/2015
Actual: 10/22/2015
Expected:08/2013
Expected:04/2016
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us
Shiloh Benton719-486-7417shilohmbenton@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Timpas Unit of Comanche National Grassland.
UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - Section 7, T31S, R46W.
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are 6-7mines on Parry Peak and 4 mines at Winfield.
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10/2015
09/2013
05/2016
Roger Tucker Com 112
Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) - COM 86
Echo Canyon/Parry Peak/Winfield AML closure
Inspect and upgrade existing raptor platforms. Upgrades would include the addition of sticks and branches.
SECPA has submitted special use application for new communication use lease for site located in Section 7, T31S, R46W.
The abandoned mines will be filled to remove the hazards they pose. Typical methods of closure include backfillingwith native materials, installation of concrete and rock bulkheads, and installation of steel grates, steel panels, or bat gates.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Leadville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Special use management
In Progress:Scoping Start 10/09/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 09/03/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 08/17/2015
Expected:04/2016
Expected:01/2016
Expected:01/2016
David Lovato719-486-7416dlovato@fs.fed.us
Shiloh Benton719-486-7428shilohmbenton@fs.fed.us
Shiloh Benton719-486-7428shilohmbenton@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T. 9 South, R. 80 West, Sections. 7, 8, 9, 16 & 17. T. 9 South, R.81 West, Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 &23. T. 10 South, R. 80 West, Sections 19, 20, 28, 29. Lake and Chaffee Counties, CO.
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North 38° 57.705%u2019, West 106° 13.633%u2019. T12S R79W Section 29 6th PM.
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. R79W T8S Section 35.
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05/2016
05/2016
01/2016
LTF Triathlon Series
Meadow Lakes Mountain Estates (MLME)Parshall Flume
Mount Zion Communication Improvements
Re-Issuance of a new Special Use Permit to replace an expired permit.
MLME is responsible for the administration of the Plan of Augmentation, which requires the replacement of water depletions caused by pumping consumptive use water from in-house use residential wells. They will install a Parshall Flume to do so.
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has submitted an application to operate and maintain microwave antennas in support of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) operations, used to monitor and control utility owned water sheds.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48359
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Leadville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 02/26/2016
Actual: 03/08/2016
Expected:09/2015
Expected:04/2016
Loretta McEllhiney719-486-7444lmcellhiney@fs.fed.us
Caitlin Cuddihy719-553-1496ccuddihy@fs.fed.us
Sue Miller719-477-4222smiller@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District. Project located on Mt. Elbert in Lake County, CO. Three Forest Trails: #1480 Black Cloud, #1481 South Mt Elbert, #1484 North Mt Elbert.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is situated in between Mt Buckhorn and Stove Mountain and leads to Jones Park. Legal Description: Township 14 South, Range 67 West, Sections 31 and 32.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Township 14 South, Range 68 West, Sections 1, 2, 10 and Township 14 South, Range 69 West, Section 9. Barr Trail west of Manitou Springs, CO on the east face of Pikes Peak.
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05/2017
10/2015
06/2016
Mt. Elbert Trail Project
7 Bridges Trail Bridge Replacement Project
Barr Trail Mountain Race 5-year Recreation Event Special Use Permit
Establish sustainable trails along the three primary access routes to the summit of Mt. Elbert through realignment and/or reconstruction. Restoration of multiple user-created paths. Trail maintenance will occur over the life of the trail.
The project will replace two bridges on 7 bridges trail to provide the best opportunity to maintain public access to a continuous trail corridor. This project also improves safety of Forest Service visitors and employees in a popular recreation area.
Issue 5-year recreation event permit for Barr Trail Mountain Race running race on Barr Trail from Manitou Springs to Barr Camp and return to Manitou Springs. Race is usually held on the third Sunday in July with up to 400 participants.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46437
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management
- Special use management
- Special use management
In Progress:
In Progress:Scoping Start 02/26/2016
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:09/2015
Expected:04/2016
Expected:02/2015
Janelle Valladares719-553-1516jvalladares@fs.fed.us
Sue Miller719-477-4222smiller@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Creek watershed, southwest of the city of Colorado Springs.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Township 14 South, Range 67 West, Sections 22, 27, 32-33; Township 15 South, Range 67 West, Sections 5, 8, 16-17. Gold Camp Road west of Colorado Springs,CO.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - NE1/4NW1/4 of Section 18, T.14S., R.68W., 6th PM, El Paso County, Colorado. West of Colorado Springs located on the summit of Pikes Peak.
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09/2015
05/2016
04/2015
Bear Creek Watershed Restoration Project
Challenge Unlimited 10-year Priority Outfitter and Guide Permit Re-issue
Colorado Springs Utilities Communication Site Lease Renewal.
Travel management, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, and other activities in the Bear Creek watershed and adjacent watersheds (proposed action revised in Feb 2014)
Re-issue a 10-year priority outfitter and guide special use permit to conduct guided mountain bike tours on the closed section of Gold Camp Road and lower Gold Camp Road
Re-issue lease use agreement for the operation and maintenance of communication improvements owned by Colorado Springs Utilities for a term period through December 2020. No new disturbance if association with the lease renewal process.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Special use management
In Progress:Scoping Start 07/16/2014
In Progress:Scoping Start 03/22/2013
In Progress:Scoping Start 07/16/2014
Expected:10/2014
Expected:09/2014
Expected:10/2014
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Section 2, T.11S., R.69W.,6th P.M. The access road is located off of Teller County Road 79 near the Ridgewood subdivision north of Woodland Park, Colorado.
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.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portion of Section 4, T. 13 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. The access road is near Green Mountain Falls about 1-mile east of Highway 24 in an area known as Lofland Gulch.
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11/2014
10/2014
11/2014
Dunton FLPMA Private Road Permit
Eagle Lake Camp Communication Restoration Project
Friends University FLPMA Private Road Permit
To reflect property ownership change, reissue an existing permit to new owners Maragaret and Mike Dunton for year round use and maintenance of an existing road (992 feet in length) to access private land.
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.
Proposal to issues a special use permit to Friends University for year round use and maintenance of an existing road (approximately 1,250 feet in length)to access private land.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Special use management
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2016
In Progress:Scoping Start 05/15/2014
Expected:03/2015
Expected:04/2016
Expected:10/2014
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - SE1/4 Section 17, T.12S., R.70W., 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado. The private driveway is located off of County Road 51 approximately 6 miles north of Divide, Colorado.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Portions of section 9, 10, 19 and 20, T.12 S., R. 68 W., 6th PM. The project area begins in Woodland Park Colorado on private land and continues north across Rampart Range Road to the Carroll Lakes subdivision.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Portions of Section 20, 21, 29 and 30 of T. 10 S., T. 69 W. 6th P.M. Beginning in the community of West Creek and continuing east to Rainbow Falls Park.
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04/2015
05/2016
11/2014
Grbic FLPMA Private Road Permit
IREA - Carroll Lakes Powerline Rebuild Project
IREA West Creek to Trout CreekRanch 7.2 kV Powerline Rebuild
The Forest Service proposes to reissue a special use road permit that expires in December 2014 to Mr. and Mrs. Grbic to use and maintain a driveway to access private land. The existing driveway length across National Forest is approximately 145 feet
Intermountain Rural Electric Association is proposing to reconstruct an existing 7.2 powerline. The project length of the project is approximately 0.85 miles on National Forest within an existing right-of-way.
Rebuild an existing 7.2 kV overhead powerline segment approximately 7,819 feet in length within existing 20' wide right-of-way.
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special use management - Facility management
- Minerals and Geology
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 04/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 07/16/2014
Expected:05/2015
Expected:06/2016
Expected:11/2014
John Brown740-534-6500jwbrown@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719-477-4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 18, T. 13 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. Location is mile post 7 of the Pikes Peak Highway. Intersection of Pikes Peak Highway andthe access road into Catamount Reservoirs.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 7 and 18, T. 14 S., R. 68 W., 6th Principal Meridian, El Paso County, Colorado. The project area is located west of Colorado Springs on the summit of Pikes Peak. Access to the summit of Pikes Peak from Cascade, Colorado via the 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway to the summit.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Portion of section 26 and 35, T 12 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 1/2 mile east of Rampart Reservoir.
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09/2015
10/2016
12/2014
Pikes Peak Highway Permit Amendment No. 4
Pikes Peak Summit Complex.
Rampart Gravel Pit
Constructing a multi-event parking area adjacent to Pikes Peak Highway. Conversion of the staging area for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race to a paved surface. Area proposed for parking is approximately 2.1 acres.
The City of Colorado Springs proposes to reconstruct facilities on the summit of Pikes Peak. The project emphasizes protection of heritage resources and the National Historic Landmark status, alpine tundra restoration and interpretive elements.
Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing to harvest less than 25,000 cubic yards of gravel to complete dam inprovmenets at Northfield and Nichols dams. The gravel originated in the mid-1970 from Rampart Reservoir construction project
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47229
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Watershed management - Special use management - Road management
- Special use management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
On Hold
In Progress:Scoping Start 07/16/2014
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 03/2016
N/A
Expected:10/2014
Expected:06/2016
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us
Michael Welker719-553-1515 719-553-1400mtwelker@fs.fed.us
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.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of Section 36, T.11S., R.70W., and Sections 1 and 12, T.12S., R.70W.,6th P.M. Forest Road 365 is located in the Manchester Creek area approximately 8 miles north of Divide, Colorado.
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - T14S, R67W, Sec 28 and 33; T15S, R67W, Sec 10, 15, and 16. Wildland Urban Interface west and south of the City of Colorado Springs.
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11/2014
06/2016
Replacement of bridge with bottomless culvert across TroutCreek on NFSR 339.
Rideout Property Owners Association FLPMA Forest Road Easement
Tussock Moth Management andControl
Forest Service proposes an amendment of Forest road special use permit issued to Trout Creek Road Users Association for installation of bottomless culvert.
Issuance of a new special use authorization to replace an existing authorization that expires in December 2014. The authorization is for the use and maintenance of Forest Road 365 to access private lands.
Proposal to implement control measures to slow the spread of tussock moth and minimize vegetation impacts on National Forest System Lands along the Wildland Urban Interface adjacent to Colorado Springs.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49032
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management
- Regulations, Directives, Orders
In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/28/2014Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2015
Cancelled
On Hold
Expected:11/2015
N/A
N/A
Carin Vadala719-477-4216carinevadala@fs.fed.us
Andrew White719-530-2157awwhite@fs.fed.us
Ben Lara760-924-5509blara@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Upper Monument Creek and West Monument Creek drainages are north and west of Colorado Springs along the Rampart Range.
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.
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.
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04/2016
N/A
N/A
Upper Monument Creek
Bald Mountain - West
Browns Creek Seasonal Closure
The proposed action is to effectively treat up to 25,000 acres within the 67,000 acre analysis area. Combinations of mechanical thinning with product removal, mastication, hand thinning, and prescribed fire will move toward the desired conditions.
Hazardous fuel reduction, forest health, and travel management.
Implement Forest Order winter seasonal closure to wheeled vehicles and snowmobiles on FSR 272
Description:
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Web Link:
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44012
http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management
- Forest products - Fuels management
- Recreation management - Watershed management
Completed
Cancelled
In Progress:Scoping Start 09/01/2010
Actual: 01/15/2015
N/A
Expected:04/2016
Brett Beasley719-530-3953bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Sam Schroeder719-539-3591sschroeder@fs.fed.us
Ben Lara719-530-3955blara@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. USGS quad Mt. Antero, Sec 28, T15S, R79W, 6th P.M. Chaffee County, CO.
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.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 36, T. 50 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO Sections 1, 2, 11, 26 & 35 T. 49 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO. PSICC, Salida Ranger District at Continental Divide National Scenic trail #531 and Junction of Colorado Trail #1776 at South Fooses Creek.
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05/2015
N/A
05/2017
Cascade Canyon Interpretive Trail System
Cleveland Mountain Forest Health and Fuel Reduction Project
Colorado Trail #1776 at Fooses Creek
Approximately one mile of trail, new construction of 800 feet, reconstruction of 1,000 feet. 8 miles west of Nathrop, CO off CR 162.
Forest Health and Fuel Reduction Project on Cleveland Mountain on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC
Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 4.5 miles of trail. The new proposed 4.5 miles of trail will bewithin USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines.
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Web Link:
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45779
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32499
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23179
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Special use management - Road management
Completed
Completed
Completed
Actual: 12/19/2012
Actual: 01/15/2016
Actual: 01/04/2008
Jennifer Ebert719-530-3955blara@fs.fed.us
Chris Welker719-530-3974cwelker@fs.fed.us
Chris Welker719-530-3974cwelker@fs.fed.us
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.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spruce creekdrainage, on SFSR 212.
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.
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07/2013
02/2016
05/2008
Cottonwood Gulch Trails Re-route/Construction
Eagle Unlimited, LLC, private driveway special use permit
Eve FLPMA Private Driveway Easement
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.
Access to an inholding off of NFSR 212 in the Spruce Creek drainage. The driveway will be 256 feet long by 12 feet wide. The driveway exists, this effort is to get it under permit.
The proposed action involves the improvement to and reconstruction of an existing National Forest System Road (NFSR225A), in order to access private property.
Description:
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Web Link:
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Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44600
http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Special area management - Facility management
- Recreation management - Facility management
- Heritage resource management
In Progress:Scoping Start 02/22/2016
On Hold
Cancelled
Expected:03/2016
N/A
N/A
Brett Beasley719-530-3953bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Neal Weierbach719-553-1510nweierbach@fs.fed.us
Meghan Mulholland719-486-0749mmulholland@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Section 8 T. 49N, R. 6 E., SW 1/4 6th NMPM., Chaffee County, CO UTM %u2013 Zone 13N 4263603, 383961 . Monarch Pass (Hwy 50) Monarch Colorado .
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM, T48n, R7e, sec 12. Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM T. 51N R5E Section13. Pomeroy Gulch, Chalk Creek.
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Location:
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04/2016
N/A
N/A
Monarch Mountain Ski Area Maintenance Building
O'Haver Lake Campground and Day Use Area Capital Investment Project
Pomeroy Gulch Morley Bridge Stabilization
Construction of a new 40' x 125' maintenance building because existing shed is not large enough to both maintain vehicles as well house the vehicles to keep out of weather.
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
Stabilization of historic railroad bridge abutments
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Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management
- Recreation management
- Recreation management - Special area management - Special use management
- Special use management
In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 03/21/2016
On Hold
Completed
Cancelled
Expected:09/2016
N/A
Actual: 06/01/2009
N/A
Lisa Corbin719-530-3956lcorbin@fs.fed.us
Brett Beasley719-530-3953bbeasley@fs.fed.us
Tambi Gustafson719-530-3978tgustafson@fs.fed.us
Tambi Gustafson719-530-3978tgustafson@fs.fed.us
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.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T48N, R10E, Section 7, Section 13. Porter gulch, Salida RD.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Salida Ranger District. SalidaRanger District.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. Salida Ranger District.
Location:
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06/2017
N/A
07/2009
N/A
Poncha Loop Management Project
Porter Gulch T.H.
Re-issuance of District special event special use permits.
Re-issuence of summer outfitter / guide special use permits.
Mechanical and prescribed fire treatments in mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and aspen. Management of recreation opportunities including disperse camping and re-routes of the Rainbow Trail.
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.
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.
Re-issuence of temporary special use permits. 2008 season dates approximately May 1 - November 1. Approximately 35 permits.
Description:
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Web Link:
Web Link:
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=17233
http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Road management
- Special use management
- Road management
- Recreation management - Watershed management
Completed
Completed
In Progress:Scoping Start 03/21/2016
In Progress:Scoping Start 05/08/2011
Actual: 04/07/2010
Actual: 04/23/2010
Expected:05/2016
Expected:04/2016
Chris Welker719-530-3974cwelker@fs.fed.us
Chris Welker719-530-3974cwelker@fs.fed.us
Ronald Reeder719-530-3972ronaldcreeder@fs.fed.us
Brett Beasley(719) 530-3953bbeasley@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Fourmile Travel ManagementArea - PSICC/Salida Ranger District. Fourmile Travel Management Area - PSICC/Salida Ranger District.
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.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 10 miles southwest of Buena Vista.
UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Colorado Trail segment from Hwy 50 up the S. Fooses Drainage to the Continental Divide Trail.
Location:
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12/2010
06/2010
07/2016
06/2017
Reinstatement of Seasonal Gate Closure to Fourmile TravelManagement Area
Sangre Decristo Cellular, Inc. Communications Lease Re-issuance Bald Mountain Facility
South Cottonwood Creek Bridge Replacement
South Fooses/Colorado Trail Reroute
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.
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.
Replacing bridge over South Cottonwood Creek.
Reroute several sections of fall line trail on the S.Fooses section of the Colorado Trail
Description:
Description:
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Description:
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=49006
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Special use management
- Special use management
- Special use management
In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 03/16/2007Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2016
Completed
On Hold
Expected:08/2017
Actual: 02/13/2014
N/A
Ben Lara719-530-3955blara@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
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.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Custer County.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Fremont. T20S, R70W 6th P.M. adn T20S R71W 6th P.M.
Location:
Location:
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12/2017
06/2014
N/A
UAWCD Reservoir Analysis
Billington Ranch Livestock Areas
Black Hills Energy, Inc.
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.
re-issue a special use permit for the use of 499 acres of livestock areas on National Forest System lands on the San Carlos Ranger District
Reissuance of a Special Use Permit SAN400901 for a power transmission line
Description:
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21520
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Fuels management - Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management
- Recreation management
- Special use management
On Hold
On Hold
Completed
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Actual: 03/17/2016
N/A
Michael Picard719-530-3958mpicard@fs.fed.us
Michael Picard719-269-8700mpicard@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
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.
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.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo. LEGAL- Not Applicable. San Carlos Ranger Distsrict.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Spanish Peak area. T31S, R69W.
Location:
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N/A
N/A
05/2016
N/A
East - Central Wet Mountain
Locke Mountain ( Fuels)
San Carlos Outfitter - Guide Permit Reissue
San Isabel Electric - Spradley Road
Conduct Fuels and Vegetation Treatments - Designed to reduce the threat of catastrophic fire and restore forest conditions.
Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatments, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping followed-up by prescribed fire
Convert 20 Outfitter and Guide Transitional Priority Special Use Permits to 10 Year Priority Permits.
ROW - Buried Power Line
Description:
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29529*UPDATED*
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Special use management
On Hold
On Hold
On Hold
On Hold
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. T27S R 72W 6th P.M.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district. T.31S. R.69W. 6th PM.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district. T44S, R73W.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - San Carlos District - Different area on the district. T44S, R73W.
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San Isabel Electric, SAN402403
San Isabel Electric, SAN402404
Sangre De Cristo Electric - SAN401610
Sangre De Cristo Electrict - SAN 401614
San Isabel Electric Association, Inc. Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Renew Permit
San Isabel Electric Permit Number SAN402404 - ROW, Power Trans Line - Remewal Permit
ROW Power Trans Line -Permit number SAN 401610
ROW, Power Trans Line
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands San Carlos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Grazing management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Special use management
In Progress:Scoping Start 04/16/2015
On Hold
On Hold
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2010
Expected:06/2015
N/A
N/A
Expected:12/2010
John Baumchen575-374-9652jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
Michael Picard719-530-3959mpicard@fs.fed.us
Ron Torretta719-269-8537rtorretta@fs.fed.us
Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Huerfano. LEGAL - Not Applicable.South Wet Mountains, Spanish Peaks Areas.
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.
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.
UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger District.
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01/2012
Sheep Mountain Project
Slide Mountain - Range Allotment Management Planning
Slide Mountain Parks - Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Prescribed Burn
Special Uses Permit Reissuances. Expired Existing Permits
Zonge Inc. submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical survey at seven locations on the San Carlos Ranger District
Update of range allotment management plan for the Slide Mtn. - Cattle and Horse allotment.
Prescribed burning in approximately 110 acres of montane meadows to improve wildlife habitat for big game and other wildlife species.
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.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46797
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Road management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:Scoping Start 10/21/2015Est. Comment Period Public Notice 12/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 08/17/2012
On Hold
Expected:07/2016
Expected:10/2015
N/A
Josh Voorhis970-638-4516jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
Mike Hessler719-836-2031mhessler@fs.fed.us
Kristen Sexton719-836-3857ksexton@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Badger Flats is located just northwest of Lake George, CO.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Township 13S, Range 72W, sections 26, 27, 28, 33, 34 & 35; and Township 14S, Range 72 W, sections 2, 3 & 4. 6th PM, Park County, CO. It's located 8 miles SW of Lake George, CO; south of Park Cty Rd. 98 and east of Park Cty Rd. 100.
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.
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11/2015
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Badger Flats Management Project
Echo-Beaver Fuels Treatment Project
Gold Prospectors of Colorado Beaver Creek Placer Mine
The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to the existing Forest road system within the Badger Flats management area
Approximately 1750 acres of NF lands, consisting of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and grass/shrub lands, will be analyzed for fuels mitigation treatments to reduce risk to two subdivisons and other private land parcels.
Group and club activity authorizing small scale placer mining using gold pans, sluice boxes and smaller motorized dredges. Occasional backhoe use.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48069
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39311
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Minerals and Geology
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management
On Hold
In Progress:Scoping Start 12/28/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2016
N/A
Expected:03/2016
Expected:05/2017
Jeff Hyatt719-836-3855jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Amy Titterington719-836-2031amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
Josh Voorhis970-638-4516jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
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.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 17. Crystal Creek mining area.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The general area is around Lake George - extending north to Webber Park and south to Fish Creek.
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07/2016
06/2017
Jefferson Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project - City of Aurora
LGPD #2 Plan of Operations
Lake George Area Fuels Management project
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.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite, smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment.
The objective of this project is primarily hazardous fuels mitigation through prescribed burning and mechanical thinning. Most locations involve WUI. Other benefits may include: firewood, minor commercial forest products & wildlife habitat imps
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48713
*NEW LISTING*
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Minerals and Geology
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:Scoping Start 01/28/2016
In Progress:Scoping Start 05/05/2014Est. 215 Comment Period LegalNotice 09/2014
In Progress:Scoping Start 01/07/2016
Expected:03/2016
Expected:08/2014
Expected:03/2016
Amy Titterington719-836-2031amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
Michael Welker719-553-1515 719-553-1400mtwelker@fs.fed.us
Amy Titterington719-836-2031amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 3. Crystal Creek mining area.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Michigan Creek Fish Passage Project is located in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 28 at T.7S, R.76W, Park County, Colorado.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T12S R71W Section 5. north of Pulver Gulch which is 7.5 miles NW of Lake George.
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09/2016
09/2014
05/2016
Lovely Lisa Plan of Operations
Michigan Creek Aquatic Organsim Passage
Puma City Plan of Operations
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite, smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment.
Replace a poorly placed, undersized, and damaged culvert at the intersection of Michigan Creek and County Road(FSR) 54 to improve aquatic organism passage while reducing sedimentation.
The proposal is to authorize the operator a plan of operations for mining. The operator proposes to use hand toolsto excavate and develop a previously back-filled mine shaft.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48712
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48711
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Recreation management - Road management
- Special use management - Road management
On Hold
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 11/14/2014
N/A
Expected:12/2015
Expected:06/2015
Jeff Hyatt719-836-3855jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Josh Voorhis970-638-4516jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
Shiloh Benton719-486-7417shilohmbenton@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW. Sacramento Ridge Communication site.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S. R77W. Section 9. T9S. R77W. Section 9. Also, see attached map.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. CR 23, CR 77, CR 46, CR 39.
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01/2016
08/2015
Quest Communication Tower Lease Reissue - Sacramento Ridge
Return National Forest System Road (NFSR) 669.2c to Administrative Status
Road Permits South Park Ranger District
reissuing lease to Quest for another 10 year period, no change in scope
Changing National Forest System Road (FSR) 669.2c from maintenance level 1 open to the public motorized to maintenance level 1 USFS administration. FSR 669.2c will remain open to non-motorized recreation opportunities.
The South Park Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands is accepting comments on a proposal granting four road permits to private inholdings located within Forest Service lands in Park Co
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47687
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Park Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management
- Recreation management
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:Scoping Start 03/23/2016
In Progress:Scoping Start 12/20/2015Est. Comment Period Public Notice 03/2016
In Progress:Scoping Start 02/10/2015
Expected:03/2017
Expected:08/2016
Expected:05/2015
Kristen Meyer719-836-3860kristenemeyer@fs.fed.us
Joseph Carlson719-836-2031josephcarlson@fs.fed.us
Amy Titterington719-836-2031amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of the town of Jefferson (approx. 6 miles), near the NW edge of the Lost Creek Wilderness.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T10S R78W S9-11, 14-16,22-24. Sheep Mountain Area - southwest of Fairplay.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T11S R73W section 21. approximately 2 miles southwest of LaSalle Pass in Park County, CO.
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06/2017
08/2016
06/2015
Rock Creek Restoration and Trailhead Relocation
Sheep Mountain Management Project
Steel Rose Plan of Operations
The project will relocate the Rock Creek trailhead to the Colorado Trail junction on NFSR 133 for sustainability. NFSRs 814 and 133 would be closed beyond the trailhead. Restoration activities will take place along the Rock Creek riparian corridor.
The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to some of the existing National Forest System Trails (NFST) and National Forest System Roads (NFSR) within the Sheep Mountain Management Project Area to support sustainable recreation practices.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator to mine for gold and silver using mechanized equipment.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49222
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48896
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Road management
- Special use management
- Land acquisition
In Progress:Scoping Start 07/06/2015Est. Comment Period Public Notice 12/2015
On Hold
In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 08/29/2014Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 11/2015
Expected:01/2016
N/A
Expected:01/2016
Sheila Lamb719-836-2031slamb@fs.fed.us
Jeff Hyatt719-836-3855jhyatt@fs.fed.us
Lisa Heagley303-275-5624lheagley@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T10S R77W S18 and T10S R78W S2&13. 2.5 miles southwest of Fairplay off County Road 18.
UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S R78W S35 SWSW. Sacramento Ridge communication site.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Douglas, Jefferson, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See Maps on Website.
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08/2017
N/A
01/2016
Tie Hack Road to Trail Conversion (FSR 182)
Verizon Tower Lease Renewal -Sacramento Ridge
Camp Elim/Long Meadow Ranch Land Exchange Joint Venture
This project would convert an existing Forest Service System Road (182) into a Forest Service System Trail (182) and restore a number of road-related resource issues. The existing trailhead parking area would be clearly defined and signs installed.
renewal of 10-year lease which expires 12-31-2012
Assembled Land exchange on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Approximately 307 acres of federal land in exchange for 493 acres of private land.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48261
http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/psicc/landmanagement/projects
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Special use management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management
In Progress:Scoping Start 10/17/2014
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2015
In Progress:Notice of Initiation 03/14/2014Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2014
Expected:07/2015
Expected:10/2015
Expected:09/2015
Brandon Mitchell303-275-5629bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Caitlin Cuddihy719-553-1496ccuddihy@fs.fed.us
Kris Heiny303-275-5636kheiny@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T8S, R69W, Sec 4. Adjacent to Bear Cree and approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Moonridge, CO just north of Douglas County Route 67.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Corral Creek Legal Location (Township, Range, Section(s)): T 11 S, R 71 W, Sect. 6 Molly Gulch Legal Location (Township, Range, Section(s)): T 10 S, R 71 W, Sect. 9 .
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - T.7S.,R.70W.:SEC.21-29,31-36; T.7S.,R.71W.:SEC.31-36; T.7S.,R.72W.:SEC.29, 32-36; T.8S.,R.71W.:SEC.1-9,16-18; T.8S.,R.72W.:SEC.1-4,10-14,23-24. The analysis area lies along the Districts northern boundary between the communities of Bailey and South Platte. The analysis area covers approximately 15,000 acres.
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08/2015
10/2015
10/2015
Colorado Mile High Clam & Lobster Club
Corral Creek and Molly Gulch Culvert Replacement
Crossons-Longview Environmental Assessment Forest Restoration Project
Issue an authorization for a new term for the operation and maintenance of existing facilities, parking, and road access utilized during an annual weekend long gathering of up to 500 persons by CMHCLC. The permitted area isapproximately 4.25 acres
Replacement of the culverts at Corral Creek and Molly Gulch with new drainage structures better able to accommodate fish passage and limit sediment transport.
The South Platte Ranger District of the Pike National Forest is proposing to treat up to 10,000 forested acres in Jefferson and Park counties. The project would restore portions of the Crossons-Longview area to more historic conditions.
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http://www.milehighclambake.org/
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47814
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management
- Special use management
- Special use management
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Road management
Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 01/2014
In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/03/2013
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 11/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 09/2013
Expected:07/2015
Expected:04/2015
Expected:05/2016
Expected:07/2015
Matthew Schweich303-275-5615mschweich@fs.fed.us
Brandon Mitchell303-275-5629bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Kimberly Nguyen303-275-5018kimberlynguyen@fs.fed.us
Matthew Schweich303-275-5615mschweich@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands in the North Fork of the South Platte River watershed.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Watersheds surrounding the Hayman Fire recovery area.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Park County Road 60; Forest Service Road 120.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Generally all District lands west of Bailey, excluding Wilderness, including the Guanella Pass, Harris Park, and Kenosha Pass areas.
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09/2015
04/2015
05/2016
09/2015
Crossons-Longview Forest Restoration Project
Douglas County Public Works Weather Stations
Hall Valley Road Association
High Country Travel and Recreation Analysis
Forest restoration, fuels management, and other actions to improve forest health and reduce watershed risk.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment utilized to monitor weather events.
Propose to issue a special use authorization to the Hall Valley South Side Road Association for a new term to allow continued use and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands.
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.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42663
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Recreation management - Road management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 06/11/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:07/2015
Expected:06/2015
Expected:02/2016
Lisa Heagley303-275-5624lheagley@fs.fed.us
Brian Banks303-275-5638bbanks@fs.fed.us
Brandon Mitchell303-275-5629bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NF on the South Platte RD that lie north & west of Bailey, CO including the area around Harris Park, Shawnee, south side of Guanella Pass, Geneva Ck, Hall Valley, Beaver Ck & north Kenosha Pass.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located southeast of Deckers in T9S, R70W, Sec(s)21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,33,34,35,36 and T10S R70W, Sec(s) 1,2,3,4,10,and 11 6th prime meridian.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T9S, R70W, Sec(s)19,20,21,29,30 and T9S, R71W, Sec(s)25, 6th PM. Approximately 3 miles west of Deckers, CO.
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07/2015
07/2015
02/2016
High Country Travel and Recreation Management
Horse Creek Restoration
IREA Deckers Highway 126 Powerline Rebuild
Modify existing travel management system and to better define and implement recreation opportunities to accommodate a range of current and anticipated uses while providing balance with the protection of the resources.
The USFS proposes to conduct soil stabilization and stream restoration work to reduce erosion and sedimentation and improve wildlife habitat in the Horse and Camp Creek watersheds.
IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 2.5 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the Deckers Highway 126 area. On other lands an additional 1.2 miles would be rebuilt as part of the project.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46933
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/landmanagement/projects/?cid=stelprd3838781
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Project PurposeProject Name DecisionPlanning Status Project ContactExpected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 08/27/2015
Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2015
In Progress:Scoping Start 03/22/2015
Expected:02/2016
Expected:10/2015
Expected:06/2015
Expected:11/2015
Brandon Mitchell303-275-5629bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Brandon Mitchell303-275-5629bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Scott Dollus303-275-5626sdollus@fs.fed.us
Brandon Mitchell303-275-5629bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T9S, R71W, Sec(s) 10,15,21,22,28,33,34, 6th PM. Approximately 6 miles west of Deckers, CO.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T10S, R70W, Sec(s)22,26,27,35,36, 6thPM. Approximately 1.5 miles west of Westcreek, CO.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rampart Range - Douglas County.
UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - T6S, R73W, Sec21 & T8S, R71W, Sec18. Adams & Peters = Deer Creek; Myers = Morrison Creek.
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02/2016
11/2015
08/2015
01/2016
IREA Flying G to Stoney Pass Powerline Rebuild
IREA Stump Road to Lucky Stars Ranch Powerline Rebuild
Long Hollow Bypass Trail
Private Road Access Authorizations
IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 2.6 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the Flying G to Stoney Pass area. On other lands an additional 2.1 miles would be rebuilt as part of the project.
IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 1.4 miles of existing powerline that provides electric service in the Stump Road to Lucky Stars Ranch area. On other lands an additional 1.1 miles would be rebuilt as part of the project.
Approximately 2 miles of new trail construction to connect trail 770 to an existing section of trail 770. This will allow users of the trail to avoid riding the Long Hollow road.
Proposal to issue three special use authorizations (Adams, Myers, Peters) for a new term to allow continued use and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands.
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Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46487
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