Projects Archive

In total seven Special Use Permits are proposed for reissuance under the same terms and conditions as the existing permits.

Four special use permits located on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District that are expired or expiring and are being requested for reauthorization.

A proposal for small-scale open pit mining operation at the proposed Amber Onyx Mine. Large blocks of decorative calcite would be removed from the mine. Up to 2.5 acres active disturbance proposed. Disturbed areas not needed would be reclaimed.

Pinyon and juniper trees encroaching into sagebrush communities will be mulched or lopped, scattered and otherwise left in place. Objective is to maintain the sagebrush community for sage-grouse and to maintain native vegetative diversity.

Create a shaded fuel break along FS boundary and Argyle Badland Cliff access road by removing hazardous fuels by means of limbing and thinning to compliment UT State Forestry and Fire and private landowner firewise efforts in the area.

The Forest Service would designate a less than 1 acre site for community members to drop off vegetation removed from their property one to two times a year. The material would then be piled using machinery and burned when there is snow on the ground.

There is no longer a need for an EA, since no site-specific actions are involved. We are continuing preparation of a management plan for the Ashley Karst National Recreation & Geologic Area. See draft plan at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ashley.

This would be an approximately 2,900-acre fuels reduction project, mostly along the Red Cloud Loop Road. Vegetation treatments would include mastication, mowing, slashing, and piling and burning, as well as falling trees for firewood collection.

We would thin approximately 7,571 acres of young lodgepole pine stands to improve forest health, reduce the risk of undesirable wildfires, and enhance wildlife habitat.

The Ashley National Forest completed revision of its 1986 Forest Plan to reflect current natural resource conditions. We released the final revised Forest Plan on 1/26/2024.

This is a programmatic evaluation of the restoration of aspen stands on the Ashley NF outside of Wilderness.

Continue to implement the Forest Noxious Weeds Management Program by reviewing the 1994 Forest Noxious Weeds Management EA, supplement the analysis and update the Decision Notice/ FONSI.

Develop motor vehicle route designations on the Forest (ALL districts and Flaming Gorge) that manage the use of off-road vehicles through the designation of routes and areas.

This project would issue a two year temporary special use permit to allow repair to Atwood Dam and provide continued operation of the dam, which is located in the High Uintas Wilderness, pending the issuance of a Ditch Bill Easement.

Avalon is proposing to conduct approximately 12.75 miles of 2D seismic exploration during late summer of 2006. Recording sensors and shotholes would be placed along the seismic lines. Shotholes would be drilled and shot.

The purpose of this project is to improve and maintain the shrub and grass/forb communities, and provide important wildlife habitat by deterring the encroachment of conifers (pinyon, juniper, and Douglas fir.

This project would involve approximately 4,145 acres of pre-commercial thinning of young lodgepole pine trees.

Wildlife habitat improvement project targeting the removal of encroaching confifers (pinyon, juniper, and Douglas fir), located on the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest. Treatment would be done through mechanical means using chainsaws.

Construction of an OHV trail connection on the South Unit of the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District. The segment would connect Sowers Canyon Road to Forest Service Road 497. This segment would be approximately 3.3 miles.

Drill up to 19 oil and natural gas wells from up to eight existing well pads on federal mineral leases that the Berry holds on the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest

Berry Petroleum Company (Berry) is proposing to drill up to 19 oil and natural gas wells from up to eight existing well pads on federal mineral leases the Company holds under the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest in Duchesne County, Utah.

This project would reinstate an existing class II lease to Berry Petroleum Company. The BLM would issue the lease to Berry Petroleum and the Forest Service would provide consent to lease.

This project would reroute a popular section of a multi-use trail to provide an improved recreational experience and to improve resource conditions. An additional trail (<50")would be constructed from the current trail to a turn around near the cave.

This project would improve bighorn sheep forage and lambing habitat, including increasing sight distances to detect predators, in areas along Flaming Gorge Reservoir. A combination of lop and scatter and prescribed fire would be used.

To issue a temporary permit for borehole drilling and test pit excavations in designated areas within Whiterocks and Uinta Canyons. Project purpose is to extract core samples of geologic material to determine engineering properties of native material

The project would involve relocation of flood debris to restore a safe stream crossing for users of the Lake Fork and Brown Duck Basin trails.

Buckboard Marina is under a Special Use Authorization to operate and maintain the marina and facilities. The owner/operators of the marina have requested to add a restaurant, shower house, and 5 additional RV pads to their existing facilities.

There are approximately 0.38 miles of unpaved road that would be paved with asphalt. The existing road width is about 18 feet. The proposed project would increase the road width to 22 feet and the total right of way would be 60 feet.

Livestock grazing will be evaluated to ensure resources are maintained or move towards site-specific desired conditions

Several restoration treatments would occur in a 244-acre project area, including canal reconstruction; lop and scatter; and seeding/planting. The project would increase wetlands, species diversity, and ecosystem resilience.

This is a proposed timber and forest health project that includes aspects of fuels reduction, public safety, and aspen restoration. The project area is within a Utah Shared Stewardship priority landscape area.

We are proposing pre-commercial thinning as well as removal of conifers from riparian areas and from sagebrush communities to: improve timber stands, reduce the risk of unacceptable wildfires, and restore riparian and sagebrush plant communities.

We are proposing to reroute and rehabilitate a 1.33 mile segment of Forest Road 49 and a 1.35 mile segment of Forest Road 177. This proposed project also includes seasonal closures of portions of FR 49 and FR 177 and Forest Trails 3, 4, and 8.

Marina facility additions

We are proposing the construction of a 30-ft. wide x 40-ft. long x 20-ft. tall garage on the current parking area adjacent to the existing residential housing unit at Cedar Springs Marina.

We would authorize the special use permittee to replace the modular home at the Cedar Springs Marina due to its deteriorating condition. The new home would meet modern standards for safety, functionality, and comfort.

Amendment of an existing special use authorization for Moon Lake Electric to add a new overhead 14.4/24.9 kV distribution line to serve the RV and boat storage area of the Cedar Springs Marina.

Reissuance of a 10 year Special Use Permit to the Ouray Park Irrigation Company allowing them to impound water in the Cliff Lake Reservoir for agricultural use as well as repair the dam at Cliff Creek Reservoir

This project would involve cutting dwarf mistletoe infected trees along roadways to improve forest health. The project would also help reduce fire hazard and would provide additional firewood collection opportunities to the public.

Miscellaneous range improvement projects (water developments, fences, etc.) on seven grazing allotments on the Vernal Ranger District.

Two wildlife guzzlers were burned over during wildfires. The proposal is to replace these two wildlife guzzlers and install five new guzzlers for wildlife benefit and use.

The proponent has submitted a plan of operations for exploratory drilling for locatable minerals in the Dry Ridge area of the Ashley NF. The plan includes drilling two holes, each up to 600 feet deep, within existing mining claims.

This project would mitigate ongoing impacts from the 2018 Dollar Ridge Fire by repairing or improving conditions on fire-impacted lands to put them on a trajectory for a quicker natural recovery.

Reroute the Flume trail, adding new segments, so that it becomes one continuous route that does not require shared mixed use with the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway.

The proposal includes clearing and hardening a parking area ½ acre in size to accommodate vehicle and trailer traffic and constructing/installing a restroom facility, barriers, benches, gate, and a kiosk/information board and appropriat signing.

A DN/FONSI on the Dry Fork Flume Trailhead was signed in August 2011. Due to private in-holding access issues, a new location for the trailhead further up canyon has now been identified which would better facilitate all-around winter use.

This project would replace an existing communications shelter that currently does not meet design standards. The proposed new shelter would provide a safer environment for the electronic equipment.

A single story, 10 person bunkhouse would be constructed in Duchesne along with an associated parking area. The building would be accessible, meet current building and zoning codes, and be built on property owned by the Forest Service.

Installation of 5.7 miles of fence and extend 11 livestock water systems which would include pipe installation, new troughs and water holding tanks. All proposed water developments will connect into existing livestock water systems.

Construction of 3 individual 1,800 gallon precipitation water catchment aprons and storage tank/drinkers in 3 separate locations on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. Improved water distribution and security would be provided for local wildlife

Pinyon and juniper are encroaching into sagebrush vegetation treated for their removal in 1998. Incomplete P-J removal allowed re-encroachment. This project proposes to hand cut and lop/scatter P-J in the original 70 acres to maintain sagebrush.

Creation of ATV trail from Dutch John, UT to connect with existing road system on BLM land near Goslin Mountain via Dutch John Canyon

Amendment of an existing special use authorization for AT&T to add a new monopole and antennas to an existing communications site on Dutch John Mountain.

The Town of Dutch John has requested a right-of-way special use permit for the road located on the east side of the Forest Service yard in Dutch John, UT. The town would widen the current road by about 50 feet and lengthen it about 150 feet.

This project would involve placement of grade control structures in Dyer Creek to halt head cutting and erosion.

This project would involve the placement of grade control structures in Dyer Creek to halt head cutting and erosion.

Eagle Creek Ranch currently has a special use permit for a culinary water system on National Forest System lands. This project would involve authorizing them to replace their water tank and reconstruct their water system.

Construction of fish barrier using on-site rock to prevent upstream movement of non-native fish into restored waters with native cutthroat trout.

Duchesne County has received funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to conduct measures necessary to stabilize drainages, reduce erosion, improve water quality, and maintain vehicle access in the East Fork Fire area.

implement pole thinning and salvage on approximately 229 acres of lodgepole pine stands near the Eastpark campground.

Renew a special use permit to the Division of Wildlife Resources to operate and maintain the East Park Reservoir, dam, and spillways. Renew a special use permit to the Sunshine Canal Company to operate and maintain a waterline in Little Brush Creek.

We are proposing to decommission 12 developed recreation sites on the Flaming Gorge-Vernal Ranger District. These sites were chosen because of their limited use by the public, outdated facilities, and/or aging infrastructure.

To improve visitor services, vault toilet replacements would occur at six recreation sites on the Vernal Ranger District (D2) and seven recreation sites on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District (D1).

This proposed 500 kV transmission line is designed to deliver power to Rocky Mountain Power utility costumers in Utah and the intermountain west. Generation sources are located in central Wyoming.

Special Use Permit to authorize a 150' x 30' right of way to access privately owned property.

Maintain or move ponderosa pine vegetation types to a condition similar to historical conditions and improve the visual quality of key areas. Primary tool to accomplish this would be continuing or initial low intensity/high frequency fire.

Reauthorization of 9 special use permits

This project will remove all dead and dying trees within the Flaming Gorge and Vernal Ranger District campgrounds and high-use areas listed. Campgrounds and high-use areas will be reated with insecticide and anti-agression pheremones as needed.

Relocation of approximately 1 mile of the Flume Trail from private land to Forest Service lands. The project would also include construction of one trail bridge.

The project would realign Forest Road (FR) 52 so that it branches off of FR 50, directly south of the Barker Spring Loop cattleguard. We would also replace the associated Little Brush Creek gate with fencing.

This project would involve the construction of various range improvements, including water systems, drift fences, and spring exclosures, to improve cattle distribution on the Vernal and Roosevelt-Duchesne Ranger Districts.

Project to treat hazard trees along all system roads on the Ashley National Forest.

The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition is constructing 11 borings to provide relevant geotechnical data to advance design of the Uinta Basin Railway Project. This CE is just for the borings.

Government Creek and Windy Park are both high quality wet meadows. Both meadows have experienced erosion that drying up the wet meadows. Restoration using grade control structures will be used to restore function and control additional erosion.

Hand treatments (lop and scatter)on approximately 7,000 acres and mechanical treatments (mastication) on about 1,000 acres of conifer encroachment into Greater-sage grouse habitat.

All West is seeking to install a fiber optic cable from Green River, WY to the Buckboard Marina and Campground. Approximately 3 miles of the 24-mile project would occur on the Ashley National Forest.

Modify existing permit to all for the construction a new water treatment plant, install a new partially buried water tank and construct a 700 square yard gravel parking area within the existing site boundary.

We are proposing to re-designate portions of the Little Brush Creek 2 and Little Brush Creek to Cutoff off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trails from 50 inches to 60 inches.

Replacement of the bridge spanning Hades Creek, near Hades Creek Campground.Hades Creek Bridge is located along the North Fork Duchesne Road FSR10144.

This project would include a variety of timber and fuels vegetative management activities totaling 1,113 acres within a 1,787-acre project area. Trees killed by beetles or infected by dwarf mistletoe would be removed to achieve project objectives.

This project would involve construction of a new portion of motorized trail connecting with existing roads open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use to create a loop trail along the Elkhorn Loop Road.

Replacement of the Hells Canyon Creek Bridge would involve removal of the bridge and the wooden abutments. New concrete footings would be installed within the existing roadbed but farther away from the stream.

We are proposing to build intervisible pullouts along the Hells Canyon Road by widening the road in select locations. This would allow vehicles to pull over and pass each other safely on this narrow road.

This project would involve the development of a recreation and interpretive site to provide for public education, enjoyment, and protection of the Henry's Fork prehistoric rock art site.

The Proposal is to drill 2 small exploratory drillholes for locatable minerals.

 Permit application to stabilize 2 mountain lakes (Deer & East Timothy) in the High Uintas Wilderness in the 2010 summer season. Construct permanent trail reroute to avoid Deer Lake Dam and provide public safety during and after dam stabilization.

Cooperative project with UDWR to restore and enhance CRCT populations within the High Uintas wilderness through the use of piscicide rotenone to remove non-native fish from selected streams and lakes. CRCT would be reintroduced following treatment

This is a duplicate entry. For information on the project, follow the link "High Uintas Wilderness Domestic Sheep Analysis Project (Ashley and UWC National Forests)" below.

Rerouting and reconstructing a motorized section of the Highline Trail between Highway 191 and East Park Reservoir. The project purpose is to improve the visitor experience and minimize impacts such as erosion to the resources of the area.

This project would involve building a short administrative road for the Forest to access barrier rock to be used in a variety of projects.

Removal of dead trees to reduce hazards associated with trees toppling into roadways and onto trails, reduce hazardous fuels build-up, and to capture the economic value of the trees. Also, manipulation of stand densities to promote healthy trees.

This project would establish a 760-acre linear fuel break, primarily along Highway 191 and the Limber Flag Yurt Road, to protect watersheds in the area from negative impacts from a large wildland fire event.

A new Plan of Operations was submitted for continued operations at the Honeycomb Mine. Large blocks of decorative calcite will be removed from the mine. Up to 2.5 acres active disturbance proposed. Disturbed areas not needed would be reclaimed.

Proposal to conduct exploratory drilling for locatable minerals on the existing Iron King mining claims within the Farm Creek drainage of the Ashley National Forest.

A proposal for short-term small-scale hard-rock mining operations in the upper Iron Mine Creek area of the Ashley National Forest (Section 19, T2N R9W, Uinta Meridian).

The project includes removing some down and dead trees to capture the economic value of these trees and to reduce hazardous fuel loading, as well as manipulation of live tree species composition, stand density, and stand structures.

This project would involve the removal of dead and dying hazard trees from along roadways and around developed sites in the vicinity of the junction of the Elkhorn Loop and Chepeta Lake roads.

Short-term exploratory drilling operation for locatable minerals, located near the mouth of Corral Creek in the Lower Rock Creek area of the Ashley National Forest. Up to 4 drill holes, each up to 200 feet deep. Expected 1 week project duration.

The purpose of this project is to reduce fuels in several vegetative communities, to provide additional protection to values at risk in the Lake Fork Drainage, and to improve wildlife habitat and ecological conditions.

Construction of six guzzlers in the Lake Mountain area.

The Vernal-Flaming Gorge Ranger District proposes to convert the Lambson Draw On/Off Allotment from sheep use to cattle and horse use on the Ashley National Forest.

Reduce hazardous fuels in approximately 4500 acres in the project area with the use of prescribed fire. The project will also reduce encroaching conifers in an area of the project up to 1000 acres.

We would install a j-hook rock structure above Little Hole Ramp #3 to protect the ramp from scouring and erosion during high flows.

A timber and forest health project that includes aspects of public safety, watershed restoration, and fuels reduction.

2380 acres of lodgepole pine thinning designed to release crop trees for growth. This project would have the secondary benefite of reducing fuels and improving wildife habitat for certain species.

This project would enhance conditions for the fishery at the Lower Stillwater pond complex by dredging ponds to increase water depth, stabilizing banks and dykes, and improving water delivery.

Approximately 0.5 miles of new non-motorized trail construction to replace a section of the current Lowline Trail.

We are proposing to seasonally open an administrative use road and construct a trailhead. The purpose of the project is to offer safer parking for recreationists off of Highway 191.

We would authorize the UDWR to install a 10,000-gallon dip tank at the Lucerne Valley Marina adjacent to the boat launch. Hot water in the dip tank would sanitize boats with aquatic invasive species, such as zebra and quagga mussels.

Amendment of an existing special use authorization for Flaming Gorge Corp to build a 36-slip transient boater docking facility and attenuator at Lucerne Valley Marina.

This action will renew the Special Use Permit to the Flaming Gorge Corporation to operate the Lucerne Valley Marina for a period of 30 years.

Install a precipitation collection apron and a combination fiberglass tank and watering trough. The precipitation collection apron is approximately 20 feet wide and 50 feet long. The tank holds 1800 gallons.

This project would involve the construction of a new, consolidated office in Manila, UT for the northern end of the Flaming Gorge-Vernal Ranger District.

We are proposing to adjust the boundaries of the closed Marsh Peak Allotment to facilitate and improve livestock management on the neighboring Lake Mountain and Black Canyon Allotments.

Milk Lake dam has been in a deteriorated state and under a breach order since 1994. The Forest Service is proposing to modify the Milk Lake dam so that it no longer creates a hazard to the public and downstream resources.

A timber and forest health project that includes aspects of public safety, watershed restoration, and fuels reduction.

Small-scale mineral exploration. Trenching and sampling for valuable minerals, within disturbance footprint of existing Forest Service rock quarry near Mill Park in Hells Canyon area. Less than 10 days work. Disturbance less than 0.1 acres.

This is a proposal for small-scale locatable minerals exploration and sampling, within and immediately adjacent to an existing Forest Service rock quarry near Mill Park. Expected disturbance would be less than 0.1 acres.

The proposed project would improve boating access to Moon Lake by installing a concrete boat ramp and paved parking area. The proposed ramp measures 800' long by 20' wide with 85' by 85' turnaround areas every 200'.

We would construct a gabion berm as well as riprap drainage channel slopes to mitigate debris flow hazards to the Moon Lake Campground and Moon Lake Guard Station.

The Forest Service plans to issue a Special Use Permit to Moon Lake Electric Company to replace 14 power poles and power lines that connect to the Grizzly Ridge communications site and to other residences in Daggett County, Utah.

250 acres of timber salvage and 762 acres of tree seedling planting approximately 1 mile south of Moon Lake. This area experienced uncharacteristic stand-replacement fire in ponderosa pine during the 2020 East Fork Fire.

We are proposing a well at the Moon Lake recreation complex to replace two groundwater spring systems that were wiped out after debris flows and landslides in 2023. The well would supply water to the Moon Lake Lodge, Moon Lake CG, and range troughs.

The proponents have submitted a plan of operations for mineral exploration activities in the Iron Mine Creek area. The plan includes trenching, bulk sampling, and 0.59 miles of temporary road construction for heavy equipment access.

This project would involve the construction of a pipeline from Mosby Canal to the lower pastures of Mosby Mountain Allotment to provide a reliable water source for cattle.

The proposed action for this project is to implement a fisheries habitat enhancement project in North Fork Ashley Creek, thereby increasing the pool and fisheries habitat. This would be accomplished by building large woody debris (LWD) structures.

The Roosevelt Ranger District proposes to plant lodgepole pine or ponderosa pine seedlings in and around an area burned during the 2007 Neola North Fire.

Treatments within North Flank area to capture the value of dead trees, to improve forest age class and species diversity, to improve forest health and vigor, to promote and maintain aspen and to reduce forest fuels.

The Ashley National Forest proposes to install hand-built structures and check dams to restore a degraded stream and meadow within Government Park.

Special use renewal of an existing cell tower facility that is specifically used for controlling an automated pipeline system for oil and gas transport.

to issue a special use permit to the Oaks Park Summer Home Association for the continued operation and maintenance of the existing water well and pump house located in the Oaks Park Summer Home tract.

The Roosevelt/Duchesne Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest proposes to convey portions of the Stockmore administrative site to GSA as excess property.

Reroute trail where soil is suitable for motorized use.

We are proposing to reroute two approximately 800-foot very steep sections of the Outlaw Trail to address safety, resource, and social concerns.

The Neola North Fire in June 2007 resulted in fire-caused tree mortality. Propose salvage timber harvest of fire-killed and dying trees.

Prescribed fire would be used to treat approximately 5,951 acres in six areas. Hand and aerial ignition. Chainsaws used to create fuel breaks to protect grazing and recreational improvements.

Replace an existing guzzler on Raspberry Ridge of the Duchesne/Roosevelt RD that has been damaged beyond repair.

Renew SUPs for: 1.Yellowstone Cyn Powerline - MLEA 2.Cow Canyon Springs/Waterline - DCUCWID 3.Yellowstone Telephone Line - UBTA 4.Uinta Cyn Powerline - MLEA 5.Uinta Cyn FERC - MLEA 6.Moon Lake Powerline - MLEA 7.Sowers Cyn Powerline - Pacificor

Reauthorize grazing on three recreational livestock grazing allotments onthe Roosevelt-Duchesne District.

We would authorize the special use permittee to remove old shower houses, mobile homes, and cabins and and install new facilities. New facilities would include a shower house, seasonal bunkhouses, storage buildings, and RV pads.

We would relocate a gate approximately 1 mile to the northwest of its current location and improve a turn-around area at this site. This would provide a parking location with more reliable snow cover for over-snow winter activities.

The applicant has requested access to their private property on Reservation Ridge in the winter with a highway legal vehicle. The Forest Service holds the road right-of-way in this location, so the proponent would need to obtain a special use permit.

The Ashley NF proposes to modify the Sowers Canyon portion of the Duchesne Roosevelt District Wide Range Improvement Project. The project includes an additional 4 miles pipeline, 5 additional trough locations and two 10,000 gal storage tanks.

Proposal to purchase and remove up to 2,000 tons per year of rocks, for up to 10 years, for commercial construction purposes. Rocks would be from within Rhoades Canyon, on the Duchesne District of the Ashley National Forest.

Renewal of 7 River Outfitter and Guide and 1 Shuttle Special Use Authorizations for a new 10 year term.

Yellowstone Creek's main channel became altered during a recent flood event. The new location of the channel provides a hazard to the Riverview Campground. Work would be completed using rock barbs to restore flow patterns in the former channel.

to reduce fuels in forests (primarily Ponderosa Pine stands), brush-grass communities, and aspen-conifer vegetation types to provide additional protection to values at risk in the Rock Creek Drainage

Two stream crossings in the Round Park area will be upgraded with hardened ford structures in order to stop the degradation of fish habitat.

Wildlife habitat improvement, forest vegetation improvement, and fuels reduction project in the Salt Creek area. The project area in 4,693 acres of which 2500-3500 acres would be mechanically treated.

Improve wildlife habitat by reducing stand density for long-term forest health and sustainablility.

Issue a Special Use Permit to install a seismograph station in the Lake Basin Area to monitor earthquake activity.

The proposed action is to allow the UDWR to add 8-10 cubic yards of suitable spawning substrate (1-inch diameter gravel) to Sheep Creek in the immediate vicinity of the proposed site. Gravel would be purchased and hauled by the UDWR.

Extend the Sheep Creek Lake ATV Trail to provide improved connectivity to Ute Tower, Death Valley, and the Summit Springs Guard Station. Also develop a small barrier rock pit to facilitate trail construction and motorized travel plan implementation.

Improved Livestock Distribution

The proposed project would remove a debris plug within a landslide that occurred in 2005. Removal of the plug would reroute the flow of additional debris away from the wetland and spring pond at Smokey Spring in Uinta Canyon on the Duchesne District.

Proposal to construct approximately 1 mile of new access road, across the Ashley NF and UWC NF, and then begin small-scale hardrock mining operations for decorative calcite on the Ashley NF, near the headwaters of Iron Mine Creek.

Hazard tree removal within 300 feet of Forest Service Road (FSR) 143 (South Fork Rock Creek Road) and FSR 135 (Blind Stream Road), as well as FSRs 652, 649, and 140.

Replacement of the South Fork Rock Creek Bridge would involve removal of the bridge and the wooden abutments. New concrete footings would be installed within the existing road bed but farther away from the stream.

The Forest proposes actions to stabilize a gully and cutbank bordering the floodplain of the South Fork Rock Creek. Stabilization efforts will alleviate erosion that is delivering sediment to the South Fork of Rock Creek and its surrounding wetland.

Cheatgrass and other annual weed treatments, including drill seeding, broadcast seeding, and experimental burn.

Berry Petroleum is proposing to drill up to 400 oil and gas wells in the northern portion of the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest.

The proposed action would involve restoring the stream and subsequently the water table. The proposed action would include construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of new and existing rock grade control structures.

1.Permit renewal for lower section of Oaks Park Canal Waterline to Ashley Valley Reservoir Co. 2.Permit renewal for Whiterocks Canyon telephone line to UBTA. 3.Permit renewal for Rock Creek telephone/fiber line to UBTA. All are existing facilities.

Renew SUPs for: 1.NF Duchesne Phone/Fiber Line - UBTA. 2. NF Duchesne/Rock Creek Power Line - MLEA. 3. Lake Fork-Moon Lake Water Line - MLWUA. 4. Burton Reservoir Canals - Rosemary Murdock. 5. Whiterocks Lake Dam/Reservoir - Ouray Park Irrigation Co.

Flaming Gorge Ranger District is proposing to issue this permit for a term up to 20 years for the continued operation of Wakeless Harbor to launch, recover, test and perform minor repairs of boats and marine equipment on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Issuance of a road use permit on an existing non-system road which provides access to private property located in Lake Fork Canyon. This existing non-system road will cross Lake Fork River and have a ROW of 2,510 feet long X 14 feet wide.

Commercial timber harvest as well as non-commercial vegetation management across 665 acres of heavy mountain pine beetle caused mortality and lodgepole pine dwarf mistletoe infection.

The Forest Service, Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge Ranger District, is preparing an Environmental Assessment for the installation of a new vault restroom at State Line Cove.

Renewal of a communication use lease and the construction of a new generator building within the established limits of the State of Utah/Division of Information Technologys authorized area, located at the Grizzly Ridge Communication Site.

The campground concessionaire and the Forest Service would construct a drivable path from the campground to the water area and install a new loading dock in the water.

Strata Networks is constructing a new cell tower on Grizzly Ridge that is 120 feet tall. Site vegetation will be removed and a chain link fence installed at the site. The project area is approximately 0.5 acres in size with a footprint of 125'X90'.

This project would involve the installation and operation of approximately 5.1 miles of new fiber optic communications cables and ancillary facilities in non-continuous routes in the project area.

Strata Networks is proposing to install approximately 75 miles of high speed fiber optic cable from Vernal, Utah to the communities of Dutch John and Manila, utilizing the Highway 191 and 44 corridors.

The Roosevelt-Duchesne Ranger District proposes to convert the Strawberry Peak allotment on the Ashley National Forest from sheep to cattle.

We are proposing to construct hiking trail reroutes at 7 selected locations in the Swift Creek Focus Watershed. The project would total approximately 4,600 feet of trail construction and 3,300 feet of trail closures and rehabilitation.

T-Mobile would install a new 11' x 20' communications shelter adjacent to Strata Networks' recently constructed cell tower. T-Mobile would co-locate signal receiver dishes on the Strata Networks tower.

Removal of encroaching juniper through hand cutting/lop and scatter to enhance sage grouse habitat and sage brush communities.

The Timber Creek fish migration barrier has become less effective as a result of accumulated debris. This project would use a track hoe to remove the downed tree and debris upstream of the barrier to re-establish the effectiveness of the barrier.

Land conveyance to the Town of Manila to expand the town's landfill. The land proposed for conveyance is located immediately adjacent to and east of the landfill. The current landfill is nearing capacity.

This proposed 600 kV direct current transmission line is designed to carry renewable energy (primarily wind power) from generation sources in central Wyoming to markets in in the pacific southwest

The proposed action is to reduce the safety hazards and to meet the requirements of the terminated special use permit by removing all improvements and restoring the UBAR Ranch area back to its natural condition.

Withdrawal of the Forest Service (FS) decision on this project on 1/17/2024 was in response to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The FS decision would have authorized 12 miles of the railway across NFS lands.

The purpose of this project is to restore water control structures, improve fish habitat, and improve access opportunities at two fishponds in Uinta Canyon and several fishponds in the Lower Stillwater area of Rock Creek Canyon.

Hand treatment of encroaching conifers using chainsaws throughout the meadows of the south slope of the Uinta Mountains.

Roughly 0.15 miles of the Uinta River Trail have been covered in water by newly constructed beaver dams. This has made the trial impassible to hikers and stock. A 0.25 mile trail reroute is proposed to address the loss of trail access.

A portion of the Uinta River Trail would be resurfaced with mineral soil from an adjacent borrow site to improve footing for pack stock.

remove three passive reflectors and replace them with an 80 foot tower to provide reliable cellular service and

The Ashley NF would issue a new 30-year special use permit to Union Wireless for an existing cell phone tower and related infrastructure at Dutch John Gap. The permit would replace the existing special use permit and consolidate amendments.

Removal of encroaching conifers in sagebrush and mountain brush communities for the benefit of sagebrush and mountain brush obligate wildlife species.

The Ashley NF would issue a new 30-year special use permit to Utah Communications Authority for existing infrastructure at the East Park communications site. The new permit would replace the existing permit issued to the State of Utah.

The ANF proposes to permit Vantage Energy to conduct exploratory drilling and development operations for oil & gas resources within their existing leases on the South Unit of the Duchesne Dristrict.

Proposal for 16 new oil and gas wells on 4 new well pads, and 9 new wells on 3 previously approved well pads, in the Gilsonite Ridge area. About 1.2 miles of new roads, and about 1 mile of road upgrades, would be needed for safe project access.

Proposal from Vantage Energy to construct a single new well pad, on existing oil and gas leases, in the Wildhorse Ridge area of the South Unit, then drill up to 4 oil and gas wells from that pad.

Vantage Energy proposes drilling 8 exploratory oil and gas wells within the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest. Some access roads will need upgraded, and successful sites will need added upgrades.

Meteorological station on an existing FS Communications tower, located at the Dry Ridge Comm site.

The project will remove conifer species from shrub community types through lop and scatter on 19,682 acres. The project intent is to maintain native vegetation diversity, watershed stability, reduce wildfire potential, and improve wildlife habitat.

To improve visitor services, vault toilet replacements or upgrades would occur at eight sites on the Duchesne-Roosevelt Ranger District.

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.

Special use permit renewal for the operation and maintenance of the Red Pine Spring water system and the Unnamed Spring water system along with the associated valves and water transmission lines that deliver the water to the private lands.

This project includes campground vegetation management, fuel breaks, an emergency pullout, and ponderosa pine restoration and maintenance in Whiterocks Canyon.

The FG Ranger District proposed to designate a portion of a user created trail as a non-motorized bike system trail. This trail will connect to a protion of a bike trail on BLM managed lands.

The Yellowstone ATV Trail connections are currently 50 inches wide and off-highway vehicles (OHVs) greater than 50 inches are prohibited. By reconstructing the trail to 60 inches, the Yellowstone ATV Trail would be accessible to more forest visitors.

We would expand an existing Forest Service borrow site used for road maintenance surfacing and fill material for all the roads in the Yellowstone Canyon area. The current size of the borrow site is 1/2 acre. We would expand the site to be 1 acre.

This project would grant a right-of-way special use permit for an existing access road across National Forest System land to a private property inholding. There would be no change to the existing use of the road.

This project aims to reroute a 0.05 mi section of the Yellowstone Trail (057) that is currently being undercut by Yellowstone Creek. The reroute will place the trail up slope of the current trail in a talus field protected from further undercutting.