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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

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

04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

- Special use management


On Hold

Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2018

N/A

Expected:07/2018

David [email protected]

Jaime [email protected]

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 - Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Eagle, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Peaks Wilderness from May 1st to November 30th, east of the continental divide, and ice climbing within the Canyon Lakes and Holy Cross Ranger District's.

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07/2018

Western Area Power Administration Right-of-Way Maintenance and Reauthorization Project

Colorado Mountain School

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.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountaineering, avalanche education, and ski touring. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)


Implementation



- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management

- Land management planning - Recreation management


In Progress:Scoping Start 09/28/2015

In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 07/10/2015


Expected:10/2017

Expected:07/2018

Expected:07/2018

Cambria [email protected]

Sarah [email protected]


UNIT - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flood-impacted area of Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Park. LEGAL -Not Applicable. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails located within and outside the Indian Peaks/James Peak Wildernesses on the Boulder and Sulphur Ranger District's.

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08/2018

08/2018

08/2018

Post-Flood Stream Restoration

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Recreational Sport Shooting Project

Boy Scouts of America, Denver Area Council

The Forest Service is proposing to implement stream and floodplain restoration projects, for the purpose of improving watershed condition and fisheries health within the flood-impacted area on the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts.

The Forest Service is considering amending the Forest Plan to provide direction on recreational sport shooting activities on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

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Expected:07/2018

Expected:07/2019

Expected:07/2019

Expected:07/2018





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads and within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west, east, and north of Meeker Park. House Rock and Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west and northwest of Meeker Park. House Rock and Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and within the Canyon Lakes and Sulphur Ranger District.

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08/2018

08/2019

08/2019

08/2018

Kent Mountain Adventure Center

Lane Guest Ranch

Meeker Park Lodge

YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for backpacking and rock climbing. Thiswill replace a transitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace atransitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service purposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


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- Recreation management




On Hold

On Hold



N/A

N/A

Expected:04/2018

Expected:08/2018

Matthew [email protected]

Mike [email protected]



UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4. Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allenspark area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beaver Reservoir area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Globe Flower road.

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N/A

04/2018

08/2018

Allenspark Recreational Shooting Project

Allenspark Water and Sanitation District water diversion.

American Legion water line

Anton access

The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water diversion structure. The previousauthorization has expired.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water line. The previous authorization has expired.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of a road for access to private property.

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- Watershed management

- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management





Expected:06/2018

Expected:05/2018

Expected:05/2018

Expected:08/2018



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Kevin [email protected]

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - section 26, township 3 north, range 73 west, 6th principal meridian. Allenspark, CO.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder District.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.4,5,8,9, 21 of T1N, R71W. S.

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07/2018

05/2018

06/2018

04/2019

Avid4 Adventure

Boulder County, Allenspark Recycling Transfer Station

Boulder Ranger District Watershed Improvement EA

Buttonrock Collaborative Project

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for rock climbing. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for the Allenspark recycling transfer station which has expired.

A suite of watershed improvement projects across the Boulder District.

The Forest Service proposes to use a combination of manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire activities to reduce fuel loadings and restore ponderosa pine dominated stands in collaboration with other governmental agencies and landowners.

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Expected:08/2018

Expected:03/2018

Expected:04/2018

Expected:07/2018





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Niwot Ridge.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.8,T1S,R72W. The unit is located north of Ridge Road on NFS lands approximately 2 miles northeast of Nederland.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Dick area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails within and outside of the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

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08/2018

05/2018

04/2018

08/2018

CU Mountain Research Station

Cold Springs Fire Tree Planting Project

Colorado Division of Water Resources stream gauge

Colorado Mountain Ranch

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the University of Colorado, Mountain Research Station, to use and maintain facilities on NFS land for research and to conduct research studies on NFS land.

The planting of tree seedlings in the Cold Springs Fire (approximately 100 acres).

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a stream gauge. The previous authorization has expired.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

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Expected:08/2018

Expected:08/2018

N/A

Expected:06/2018





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lump Gulch.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Allenspark, Colorado.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jamestown.

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08/2018

08/2018

N/A

06/2018

FinLand (Gregg) Access

Heithold Access

Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center

Hittle access

The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the use and maintenance of a road for access to private property.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize Heithold to maintain a Forest Road for access to private property.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize access to private property.

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Expected:08/2018

Expected:04/2018

Expected:09/2018

Expected:05/2018





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is generally located southwest of Lyons, CO, south/east of Colorado State Highway 7 and west of U.S. Highway 36 adjacent to Boulder County Open Space, Heil Valley Ranch.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sawmill Road area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mammoth Gulch area.

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09/2018

04/2018

09/2018

05/2018

Ingersoll Collaborative Burn Project

Jay Midyette leach field reauthorization

Jeff and Andrea VanSambeek access

Larry and Di'Anna Clark access

In cooperation with Boulder County, the Boulder Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 28 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands. Thinning of smaller diameter trees may be done before burning to reduce mortality of larger diameter trees.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization to continue using a leach field. The previousauthorization has expired.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to private property on a road that has been closed to public use.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road

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- Recreation management - Road management






On Hold

On Hold

Expected:08/2019

Expected:04/2018

N/A

N/A





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.2N., R71W., Sections 15,16,17,20,21,22,27,28,& 29.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W, 6th P.M. Eldora Townsite.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Castle Gulch in Lefthand Canyon.

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08/2019

04/2018

N/A

N/A

Lefthand Motorized Roads & Trails Project

Margaret Eldredge water line

Pryor Water Transmission Line

Rabbitt Cabin and Access

The Forest Service proposes to analyze access and sustainable management to the Lefthand motorized roads andtrails area. Due to the 2013 flood, the motorized access into the motorized trails area were severely damaged and destroyed.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a spring box and water. The previous authorization has expired.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize a cabin and access to the cabin for a period of 10 years while a permanent resolution to the encroachment is found.

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Expected:07/2018

Expected:07/2019

Expected:09/2018





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jamestown area.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Taylor Mountain Trail #932; Bright Trail #921.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1 S, R73W, Sec 23, 24, 26, and 27. T1 S, R72W, Sec 9, 10, 16, 17, and 20. The project area is located in the West Magnolia area on FS System trails and roads. The area is 1 mile south of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West and East, from the Peak to Peak Highway.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. county road 100J.

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09/2018

07/2018

08/2019

09/2018

Randy Oxley water line

Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Steve Barrow access

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a water line to provide water to private property


The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountain biking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road.

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Expected:05/2018

Expected:10/2018

Expected:10/2018





UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24,26, and 27 of Township 1 south, Range 73W, 6th PM. One mile due south of the town of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West, and west of the Peak to Peak Highway.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - section 26, township 3 north, range 73 west, 6th principal meridian. Allenspark, CO.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Emory Road.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations on Boulder Ranger District.

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05/2018

10/2018

10/2018

Sundance Stables

The Old Gallery parking

Tregae Access

Watson septic tank

The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize parking for The Old Gallery near the Allenspark Recycling Transfer Station.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize use and maintenance of a Forest Road for access to private property

The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for a septic system that has expired.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


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Cancelled

Expected:07/2018

Expected:03/2019

N/A



Jon [email protected]

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Magnolia Road, down county road 97, down South Beaver Creek Road, down highway 119, down Dory Hill Road to Central City.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pierson Park/Homestead Meadows area near Estes Park.

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08/2018

03/2019

N/A

Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery

Xcel Energy- Tungsten to Bobtail new gas line

Aspen Lodge Special Use Authorization


The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a gas pipeline.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback riding to replace an existing expiring authorization.

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- Watershed management - Special use management - Road management



In Progress:Scoping Start 08/10/2017Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2017



Expected:02/2018

Expected:08/2018

Expected:05/2018

Michele [email protected]

Michele [email protected]


UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 71 West, sections 16, 17,18 and T. 7N., R72W., sections 13, 14. Buckhorn road, northwest of Masonville CO.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located off Colorado Highway 36, Township 4 North, 71 and 72 West. Accesses Big Elk Meadows subdivision and Forest land.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. area in/around Comanche Peak Wilderness for deer, elk hunts; all NFS lands on CLRD (except Comanche Peak, Neota, Rawah wildernesses) for mtn. lion hunts; as approved for bighorn sheep, moose hunts.

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03/2018

09/2018

06/2018

Authorization for County Road 44H Reconstruction

Authorization for Larimer County Road 47 Reconstruction

Comanche Wilderness Outfitters Special Use Authorization

The Forest Service proposes to authorize Larimer County to reconstruct CR 44H ("Buckhorn road"), which was damaged in the flood of September 2013. Larimer County has an easement and segments of the road on NFS land are proposed to be realigned.

Due to the 2013 flood, county road 47 was damaged. The Forest Service proposes to issue a temporary road construction permit with an operation plan to allow for staging areas and after construction an easement would be issued to Larimer County.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided hunting to replace an existing expiring authorization.

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- Land ownership management

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management





Expected:07/2018

Expected:08/2018

Expected:04/2018

Patti [email protected]



UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 72 West,secs. 3, 10; T.6N,R71W, secs. 31, 32, 36 (Forest Service lands); T.5N, R72W, sec.2; T.7N, R72W, sec.14; T6N,R72W, secs. 9,10,15; T6N,R71W, sec. 32 (Non-Federal lands). Proposed exchange parcels are west of Drake, Colorado and east of Estes Park, CO; one parcel is located off Buckhorn road (County road 44H) along Crystal Mtn road.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located near the community of Red Feather Lakes, CO. It is generally located south of Larimer County Road (LCR) 67J, east of LCR 69, north of LCR 68C, and west of LCR 74E.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rawah Wilderness and adjacent areas.

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12/2018

09/2018

05/2018

Husted-Maitland Land Exchange

Magic Feather Collaborative Project

Outward Bound Special Use Authorization

The Forest Service proposes an exchange of approx. 356 acres of Forest Service System land for approx. 367 acres of non-Federal land including a public trail easement.

In cooperation with the NRCS, TNC, and Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, the Canyon Lakes Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 2,791 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands and 1,113 acres of non-NFS lands.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial backpacking to replace an existing expiring authorization.

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Expected:04/2019




UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trailswithin flood-impacted area on CLRD.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Roaring Creek Project Area is located in the western portion of the Canyon Lakes RD. It is bound by the Laramie River on the west, the Cache la Poudre River on the south.

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05/2019

Post-Flood Trail Restoration

Ravencrest Chalet Special Use Authorization

Roaring Creek Project

The Forest Service proposes to repair, reconstruct and restore flood-impacted trails on CLRD including but not limited to Fox Creek, West Creek and Homestead Meadows.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking, rock climbing/rapelling and mountain biking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.

The Forest Service proposes vegetation management activities in the Roaring Creek project area for the purposes of providing economic timber projects, improving forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, maintaining wildlife habitat and meadows.

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In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 02/01/2006Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2018

On Hold


Expected:06/2020

N/A

Expected:04/2018

Leslie [email protected]

Katie [email protected]


UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N, R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 71 West, sections 21, 27, 34 and 35. West of Drake, Colorado off of County Road 43.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T8N, R75W, Sec 16, 6th PM. East portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel location along highway 14, near Tunnel Picnic Area.

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09/2018

Seaman Reservoir Water Management Project

Storm Mountain Public Improvement District Number 55 Road Authorization

Tunnel Water Company - Access Road Relocation for Laramie-Poudre Tunnel Repairs.

The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley) and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands

The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and maintenance of Forest roads accessing these subdivisions.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize relocation of a road used by Tunnel Water Company to access the east portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. Existing road is too steep to accommodate equipment necessary for previously authorized repair work.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


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In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2014Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2018


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Expected:02/2018

Expected:07/2018




UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs. 21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir.

UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North, Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segmentson Forest is Pole Hill area.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Sec 2, T5S, R75W.Leavenworth area, off of Guanella Pass Road.

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03/2018

08/2018

Water Facility Easement for Twin Lake Reservoir

Western Area Power Administration (Western) Estes-Flat Iron Proposed Transmission Line Rebuild

Access Driveway

The Forest Service proposes to convert a special use permit to an easement for the City of Greeley for operation of Twin Lake Reservoir and the diversion ditch on Pennock Creek. There is no anticipated change to the existing use.

The Forest Service will analyze Western's proposal to remove a115 kV line and rebuild a115 kv line both of which are authorized under special use permits. These parallel lines cross approx.imately 3.8 miles of National Forest System lands.

The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, use and maintenance of a 250' by 12'access driveway toreach private property.

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Expected:04/2018

Expected:04/2018

Expected:07/2017

Expected:11/2018




Deb [email protected]

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sections 3 & 4. Columbine Campground Area.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, sec 10. Bald Mountain.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T3S., R73W, Sec 5, 6th P.M., T2S., R73W., Sec 31, 6th P.M. Broomfield Gulch and Pecks Gulch.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of Clear Creek Ranger District.

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05/2018

05/2018

07/2017

12/2018

Access Road

Bald Mountain Cemetery

Central City Water Collection System Upgrade

Colorado Mountain Club Special Use Authorization for Outfitting and Guiding

The Forest Service proposes to approve the use of an existing road to access private property.

The Forest Service proposes to approve the continued use and maintenance of the Bald Mountain Cemetery.

The Forest Service proposes to allow Central City to upgrade or replace two existing water diversion and collectionstructures located on National Forest System lands under their current authorization.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for environmental education, including avalanche awareness, snow travel, and rock climbing. This replaces a transitional priority permit.

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Expected:02/2018

Expected:03/2018

Expected:04/2018

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UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - S.32, T5S, R71W. The units are located on NFS lands north of South Warhawk Drive near Conifer in units from The units were cut and cut as a result of the Evergreen Fuel Reduction Project (decision 9/2004).

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R76W, Sec 28. T5S, R76W, Sec 28.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R75W, Section 10. Mines Peak off of Berthoud Pass.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sec 18 and T3S, R74W, Sec 13, 6th P.M. Northwest of Dumont.

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05/2018

05/2018

08/2018

N/A

Evergreen Tree Planting

Loveland Ski Area Lift 1 Replacement.

Mine's Peak Cell Tower

Old Mine Road Association Right-of-Way

The planting of seedlings in approximately 25 acres where the units did not meet NFMA stocking requirements.

The Forest Service proposes to approve Clear Creek Ski Corporation (Loveland Ski Areas) replacement of lift 1. The current triple fixed grip lift will be replaced with a detachable quad.

The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, operation and maintenance for a new 85' commercial cell tower on Mines Peak. Only a tower will be constructed, associated equipment will be installed in the existing building.

The Forest Service proposes to issue Old Mine Road Association a Right-of-Way for an existing road to access private property. The road is not identified on the Motor Vehicle Use Map as an open public road.

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Implementation


- Recreation management - Special use management


- Minerals and Geology


On Hold


Expected:11/2018

N/A

Expected:11/2017




UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R76W, Sections 14, 15, 23. West Fork drainage at Jones Pass.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.3S., R.74W., Sec 1, 6thP.M. East of Alice in the Alice Yankee Hill Mining District.

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12/2018

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11/2017

Powder Addiction West Fork Route

Public Service Co of Colorado South Clear Creek Master Gas Line Permit

SSG Mining Plan of Operation

The Forest Service proposes to analyze Powder Addiction's proposal for a snow cat route for their guided snow catoperation up the West Fork drainage at Jones Pass. Snow Addiction is currently permitted under a 10-year outfitter guide permit.

The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of hand tools and mechanized equipment to sample and evaluate material from old mine tailing and within existing adit. Ore with economic value will be removed

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


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Expected:07/2017

Expected:03/2018

Expected:11/2018

Expected:04/2018





UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.3 S., R.75 W., Sec. 10, 6th P.M. Mines Peak Communication Site.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loch Lomond.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Creek Ranger District.

UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R72, Section WNE 10. Soda Creek Road.

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07/2017

03/2018

12/2018

05/2018

State of Colorado - Mines Peak Communication Site

The Agricultural Ditch and Reservoir Company Access to Loch Lomond Reservoirs

Turner Services Special Use Authorization for Outfitting and Guiding Services

Well and Pipeline

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new communication site lease to replace the expired lease for an existing facility. No changes to the operation or facilities are planned.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for hunting on specific game units and ATV tours on system roads. This replaces a transitional priority permit.

The Forest Service proposes to approve the continued use of an existing well and pipeline to serve a residence.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)


Implementation



- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

- Minerals and Geology



Completed



On Hold

Actual: 10/13/2006

Expected:05/2018

Expected:04/2018

N/A

Elizabeth [email protected]

Vernon [email protected]


Deanna [email protected]

UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. Pawnee National Grassland.

UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 9 N., R. 62 W., 6th P.M., sec. 32, NE 1/4. Approximately 4.5 miles north of Briggsdale, Colorado.

UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Pawnee National Grassland-wide.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian.

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06/2018

05/2018

N/A

Pawnee Prairie Dog Management Plan

Wildwood Federal #1 Oil & Gas Well Project

Wings Birding Tours Special Use Authorization

Climax Molybdenum Co. - Henderson Mill

Develop a prairie dog management plan for the Pawnee National Grassland

The FS/BLM proposes to allow Duncan Oil Company to develop their lease for the production of oil and gas.The BLM implements by approving Application for Permit to Drill (APD).

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours

The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass.

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Implementation




- Special use management - Road management

- Recreation management - Special use management

On Hold


On Hold


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Expected:05/2018

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Expected:05/2018





UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 23, T. 2S., R. 75W., 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Hwy. 40, Fraser River Sediment Pond.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the William's Fork drainage.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 34, T2S R75W, 6th PM, Grand County, CO. North side of 1st Creek drainage approximately 1/2 mile west of US Hwy. 40.

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05/2018

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08/2018

Climax Molybdenum Co. - Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry Parcel Authorization

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Fraser Sediment Pond Project Permit Reissuance

Denver Water Road Authorization-Darling Creek Road

Grand Huts 1st Creek Cabin

The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to Henderson subsurface operations.

The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a new special use permit to CDOT for continued operation and maintenance of the Fraser River Sediment Pond for activities occurring outside of the existing highway easement.

Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold pending roadless issue resolution.

The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the preservation and maintenance of the existing 1st Creek Cabin and reconstruct and designate a user created trail from an existing trailhead to the cabin.

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UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District roads and trails.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Sections 19, 20, 28-32, T4N R77W, and Sections 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36,T4N R78W, 6th PM, Grand County, Colorado. Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho National Forest in Grand County, Colorado, approximately 10 miles northwest of Granby, Colorado.

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06/2018

07/2019

Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. Distributed Antenna System

Issuance of Recreation Special Use Permits for Outfitting and Guiding

Kauffman Creek Vegetation Management Project

The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operateand maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at Winter Park Resort.

The Forest Service proposes to issue priority Outfitting and Guiding special use authorizations for horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, backpacking and fishing.

The Forest Service proposes to salvage approximately 1,600 acres of standing dead lodgepole pine trees, which are a result of widespread mountain pine beetle.

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Implementation


- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management


- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management


In Progress:Scoping Start 12/15/2016Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2018

Cancelled

On Hold

On Hold

Expected:03/2019

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N/A

N/A

Eric [email protected]




UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Meadow Creek Reservoir Area, Tabernash, CO in Grand County.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District - District wide on trails and developed sites.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District.

UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Arapaho National Recreation Area.

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Meadow Creek Recreation Enhancement and Watershed Improvement Project

SRD Special Use Permit Renewals for outfitter/guides, recreation events and vendor peddlers.

Sulphur Timber Stand Improvement Project

Three Lakes Water and Sanitation District

The Forest Service is looking to improve watershed condition and recreation opportunities in the Meadow Creek Reservoir area, which is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area.

The Forest Service proposes to reissue special use permits for outfitter/guides, recreation events and vendor peddlers.

The Forest Service is proposing to implement 4325 acres of vegetation improvement activities. The proposal will address improving forest health while maintaining and improving vegetation conditions that are suitable for Canadalynx habitat.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an existing sewage collection system.

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