Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022	Expected:06/2022	07/2022	Laura Conway 406-802-4317 laura.conway@usda.gov
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation EIS	- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/02/2019	Expected:12/2020	01/2021	John Shivik 801-625-5667 johnashivik@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381
Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Powerline Authorization for Black Hills Power Corporation CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/28/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Special use authorization for existing 230-kV and 69-kV electrical powerlines, including Wyodak-Hot Springs and Tekla-Osage-Rapid City lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61935
Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District, Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River, Weston. LEGAL - T46N R63W and others. Thunder Basin NG and Black Hills NF.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
High Alpine Seasonal Road Closure Extensions CE	- Recreation management - Watershed management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2022	Expected:01/2023	06/2023	Matthew Schweich 000-000-0000 Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov
Description: Extend the seasonal wheeled-motorized vehicle closure dates or locations on several high alpine roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59222
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - T16N R80W, T17N R80W, T16N R79W and T15N R79W. Laramie RD and Brush Creek-Hayden RD.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Mill Creek Ranch - Small Tracts Act Conveyance CE *UPDATED*	- Land ownership management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/16/2014	Expected:08/2022	10/2022	Amber Horne 307.326.2532 amber.horne@usda.gov
Description: Land interchange between the Forest Service and Mill Creek Ranch under the Small Tracts Act. Each entity will convey 5 acres and acquire 5 acres. Project will resolve boundary line issues related to discrepancies found in the original land surveys. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59234
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 23, 14 N., 87 W., 6th P.M., Carbon County, WY. The Mill Creek Ranch private inholding is located at the end of NFSR 822 (Aspen Road). The five acres to be conveyed is located on the north-east boundary of the property.
Verde Mine Perpetual Reciprocal Easement CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 03/09/2022	07/2022	Amber Horne 307.326.2532 ahorne@fs.fed.us
Description: Perpetual reciprocal easement between Forest Service and private property owner of Verde Mine claims. Easement gives legal access to property to owner via NFSR 809.1B (Pipeline Road) and NFST 858 (Verde Mine Trail). NFSR 809.1B is closed to public. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55755
Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Sections 27, 28, 29, 32, 33 and 34 T. 14 N., R. 86 W., 6th P.M., Carbon County, Wyoming. Project is located on the Sierra Madre unit of the Brush Creek/Hayden District of the Medicine Bow National Forest by the Verde Mine mining claims.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
25kV and 69kV Power Line Relocations at Black Thunder Mine CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 09/13/2022	09/2022	James McKay 307-358-4690 james.mckay@usda.gov
Description: Realign two existing powerlines. Proponent is Powder River Energy Corp. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62377
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Sections 11 and 23 T43N R71W. Black Thunder Mine area, Thunder Basin NG.
Amendment to Special Use Authorization for Telecommunication Line (R T COMMCTNS INC) CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2020	Expected:09/2022	09/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Right-of-way to install a buried telecommunication conduit and connect to an existing telecommunication line to provide service to a nearby customer. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59083
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Sec 7 T44N R64W. Sec. 7 T44N R64W.
Blacktail Peak Communication Site and Facility CE *UPDATED*	- Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/01/2019	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	John Madden 307-358-4690 john.madden@usda.gov
Description: Designation of administrative site on Blacktail Peak and installation of government telecommunications radio improvements to administer National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62443
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sec. 30 T28N R73W. Medicine Bow NF - Laramie Peak Unit. Blacktail Peak, approximately 1 to 2 miles south of La Bonte Canyon, approximately 3 miles east of County Road 61.
Charybdis 3D Seismic Survey Phase 2 CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	James McKay 307-358-4690 james.mckay@usda.gov
Description: Geophysical 3-D seismic survey. Proponent is Devon Energy. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57566
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Townships 37, 38, 39 N Ranges 67, 68, 69 W. 40 Miles NE of Douglas. Headwaters of Cheyenne River, Cow Creek, Rat Creek, Dry Creek, Lightening Creek. Thunder Basin NG.
Converse County Oil and Gas Project EIS *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/31/2020	Expected:12/2022	01/2023	Kyle Schumacher (307) 358-4690 Kyle.Schumacher@usda.gov
Description: Oil and natural gas exploration and development. Approximately 4 percent of project area is on Thunder Basin NG. The lead agency of the EIS is the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44124
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Townships 32 through 40 North, Ranges 67 through 76 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Northern portion of Converse County, north of Interstate Highway 25. Thunder Basin National Grassland.
East Iron Creek Reservoir Recreation Site and Wildlife Habitat Improvements CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 09/23/2022	09/2022	Denise Turner 307-358-4690 denise.turner3@usda.gov
Description: Recreation facility improvements at the East Iron Creek Reservoir site. Wildlife habitat improvement on areas surrounding the reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62921
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Sec. 24 T48N R64W. East Iron Creek Reservoir, approximately 7 miles east of Upton, and 1.5 miles east of National Forest System Road 913. Thunder Basin NG.
Laramie Peak Unit Vegetation Management - Cold Springs and Deer Creek CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 08/30/2022	08/2022	Robert Robertson 307-358-4690 robert.robertson@usda.gov
Description: Vegetation management to improve forest conditions and reduce wildfire risk. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58171
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine Bow NF - Laramie Peak Unit.
Laramie Peak Unit Vegetation Management - Gunnysack CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Completed	Actual: 08/30/2022	08/2022	Robert Robertson 307-358-4690 robert.robertson@usda.gov
Description: Vegetation management to improve forest conditions and reduce wildfire risk. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58173
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse, Natrona. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine Bow NF - Laramie Peak Unit.
Lonetree Creek Utility Special Uses CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Buried electric power and produced-water lines, for oil and gas operations, and co-located temporary surface water line. Proponent is Devon Energy. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56995
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Sec. 17 T39N R71W. Thunder Basin NG, Lonetree Creek watershed.
Mineral Material Contract Re-issuance at North Antelope Rochelle Mine CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	James McKay 307-358-4690 james.mckay@usda.gov
Description: Re-issuance of a mineral material contract to Peabody Powder River Mining, LLC for continued scoria mining operations at North Antelope Rochelle Mine. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59679
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Section 21 T41N R70W; and Sections 13, 14 T42N R70W. North Antelope Rochelle Mine area, and Thunder Basin NG.
Nest Structures for Golden Eagle CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Completed	Actual: 08/22/2022	08/2022	Tim Byer 307-358-4690 timothy.byer@usda.gov
Description: Installation of nest platform structures for golden eagle. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62811
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell, Converse. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thunder Basin NG.
Powerlines to Well Pads in Clareton Oil Field - True Oil, LLC CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology - Special use management - Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/11/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Kyle Schumacher (307) 358-4690 Kyle.Schumacher@usda.gov
Description: Installation of buried electrical power lines along National Forest System Road 1258 and spur roads, which are not open to motorized public travel, to serve oil well pads in the Clareton Oil Field. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62810
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Sec. 8 and 9 T42N R65W. 1 to 2 miles east of County route 7C, Bruce Road. Thunder Basin NG.
Removal of Trespass Pipeline CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2020	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Authorization of a right-of-way and reclamation activities to remove a recently installed crude oil pipeline that was not in operation. The pipeline was initially misaligned onto a parcel of the national grassland. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58546
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Sec. 7 and 8 T41N R72W. Southeast of Reno Flats between Little Bates Creek and Spring Creek, Thunder Basin NG.
Renewal of Special Use Authorizations for RT Communications CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2019	Expected:09/2022	09/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Issuance of new special use authorizations for a new term to replace expired authorizations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56510
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell, Crook. LEGAL - T41N R71W, T42N R71W, T43N R71W, T43N R72W, T44N R69W, T44N R70W, T46N R63W, T47N R63W, T47N R64W, T47N R65W, T48N R65W, T48N R66W, 6th P.M. Thunder Basin NG.
Right-of-way Including National Forest System Trail 635 to Access Private Land CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/17/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Provision for access to private land across national forest approximately 1,100 feet distance using existing routes. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62781
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Section 25 T28N R74W. Medicine Bow NF; starting from National Forest System Road 610 (Devil's Pass Rd.) junction with Trail 635, proceeding northward approximately 1,000 feet.
Road use NFSR 910, 910A, 910B, 910CA, 910CB, 910D, 910E - Silver Creek Midstream LLC CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 08/31/2022	08/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Commercial road use on National Forest System Roads 910, 910A, 910B, 910C, 910CA, 910CB, 910D, and 910E. Proponent is Silver Creek Midstream LLC. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61301
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T41N R72W, T41N R73W, T42N R72W. Thunder Basin NG, west of Hwy 59.
Road use NFSR 925, 925A, and 930 (Keeline Road) and non-system road CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Commercial road use of National Forest System Roads 925, 925A, and 930 (Keeline Road) and non-system road. Proponent is Century Natural Resources-Century Oil and Gas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61300
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell. LEGAL - T43N R68W, T43N R69W, T44N R68W, T44N R69W. Thunder Basin NG.
Road use and water line - Continental Natural Resources CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Robena Downie 307-358-4690 Robena.Downie@usda.gov
Description: Commercial road and water line uses and operation. Proponent is Continental Natural Resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61299
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T38N R73W and T39N R73W; non-system road is located in Sec 27 T39N R73W. Thunder Basin NG.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Armstrong Creek Wet Meadow Restoration CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 07/23/2022	07/2022	Melissa Dressen 970-870-2146 melissa.dressen@usda.gov
Description: Installation of hand-built rock structures in approximately 1.5 miles of ephemeral and intermittent drainages to restore degraded wet meadows in sagebrush rangelands occurring within mapped general Greater sage-grouse habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61950
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. California Park, approximately 18 miles north of Hayden Colorado. Legal description Township 9N, Range 87W, Sections 11, 14, and 15.
Federal Aviation Administration Communications Site Lease Amendment CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 07/09/2022	06/2023	Kathleen Soulliere 970-870-2222 kathleen.soulliere@usda.gov
Description: The FAA has proposed to remove and replace the existing propane engine and fuel storage tank at the existing North Walton Peak Communications Site. The new engine and propane tank will be replaced in-kind and in the same location. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61561
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Walton Peak Communications Site on the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District of the Routt National Forest. Section 27, Township 5 North, Range 83 West, 6TH Principal Meridian, Routt County, CO.
HBE433 Amendment #2-Mount Werner Water & Sanitation District CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 07/13/2022	07/2022	Kathleen Soulliere 970-870-2222 kathleen.soulliere@usda.gov
Description: Mount Werner Water & Sanitation District proposes to install, operate, and maintain a fire hydrant located within the Steamboat ski area boundary. The hydrant will provide fire protection to adjacent structures.
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Steamboat Ski Area boundary near the base of Thunderhead ski lift and slope maintenance off NFSR 321.1.Section 23, Township 6 North, Range 84 West, 6TH Principal Meridian.
HBE750 Temporary Construction Permit-Yampa Valley Electric Association CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/15/2022	Expected:09/2022	09/2023	Nicole Cookson 970-870-2211 Nicole.Cookson@usda.gov
Description: Yampa Valley Electric Association proposed to install, operate, and maintain underground powerlines and electrical boxes within the Steamboat Ski Area permit boundary. The project will total approximately 4.83 acres.
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Greenhorn Ranch area and existing ski runs located within the Steamboat Ski Area permit area boundary. Section(s) 23, 24, 25, & 26, Township 6 N., Range 84 W., 6TH Principal Meridian.
Mad Creek Bridge Replacement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/19/2021	Expected:09/2022	07/2023	Loren Reimer (720)273-5252 Loren.Reimer@usda.gov
Description: The project proposes to replace the approximately 60-year-old existing bridge with a new pedestrian hiking bridge to address deteriorating foundations and abutments and the narrowing of streambed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61766
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Mad Creek bridge is located along USF road 128.1 (ML1, Administrative Use) at Mile Post 3.1 approximately 7 miles northwest of Steamboat Springs CO.
Mad Rabbit Trails Project EA *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/21/2019	Expected:01/2023	05/2023	Brendan Kelly 970-827-5151 brendan.kelly@usda.gov
Description: Proposed trails changes and/or new trails construction, mostly in the Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Peak areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50917
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mad Creek/Rocky Peak and Rabbit Ears areas.
Morgan Creek Fire Road Decommissioning CE *UPDATED*	- Watershed management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 08/08/2022	08/2022	Tyler Carleton 970-870-2256 tyler.carleton@usda.gov
Description: Closed roads NFSR 441.1, 441.1B, and 441.1C in the Morgan Creek Fire burn area are at high risk for failure from flash floods. Treatments are needed to remove fill and culverts, reshape slopes, and establish drainages to reduce environmental impacts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61570
Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFSR 441.1, NFSR 441.1B, and NFSR 441.1C are located near Burn Ridge and Floyd Peak, south of the Hinman Campground approximately 26 miles Northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Boswell Road Realignment CE *NEW LISTING*	- Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2022	Expected:11/2022	05/2023	Matthew Schweich 307-745-2422 Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov
Description: Re-align approximately 450 feet of the Boswell Road (an Albany County Road), from private lands to lands managed by the US Forest Service and State of Wyoming, to simplify management and reduce potential conflicts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62929
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 35 miles southwest of Laramie, Wyoming, and immediately south of the community of WyoColo, Wyoming.
Fall Creek Boreal Toad Habitat Restoration CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2022	08/2022	Dominique Lujan 307-745-2300 Dominique.Lujan@usda.gov
Description: Construct beaver dam analogues in Fall Creek drainage to restore or replace remnant beaver dams for boreal toad habitat enhancement and stream restoration. Project developed in cooperation with Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Township 15 North, Range 79 West, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14. Fall Creek drainage, near Centennial Ridge in the eastern Snowy Range Mountains.
Fallen Pines State Access CE *UPDATED*	- Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Matthew Schweich 000-000-0000 Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov
Description: 1)Open, maintain, use, and close NFSR 397.A 2)Construct, use, and decommission a temp road following the alignment of decommissioned 397.A.05 3)Construct, use, and decommission a temp road from end of NFSR 397.A to Forest Boundary
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - T16N, R78W, Sections 2, 10, 11, 14 and T17N, R78W, Section 35. East edge of the Snowy Range, about 4 to 7 miles north of Centennial, WY.
Misterly-Hair Ditch CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/17/2021	Expected:09/2022	10/2022	Matthew Schweich 000-000-0000 Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov
Description: Issue a Temporary Construction Permit to authorize emergency repairs to the Misterly-Hair Ditch. Issue a separate Special Use Permit for the long-term operation and maintenance of the ditch on National Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Township 17 North, Range 78 West, Section 2. Eastern edge of the Snowy Range, approximately 11 miles north of Centennial, WY.
Paul Anderson Reconnaissance Survey - Accessing Unpatented Mineral Claims CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Amber Horne 307.326.2532 amber.horne@usda.gov
Description: Reconnaissance survey and mapping in order to plan strategies for accessing mining claims in preparation for gold mining. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58061
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Section 36, T. 14 N., R. 79 W., 6th P.M., Albany County, Wyoming. Six unpatented mining claims in the Muddy Creek area.
Wyoming Mines Geophysical Core Drilling - Phase II CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Amber Horne 307.326.2532 amber.horne@usda.gov
Description: Take bedrock core samples from 19 separate locations (drill pads) to map area stratigraphy. Drills will take place on unpatented mineral claims. Wyoming Mines originally proposed five drill pads, and is requesting these additional locations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58070
Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sections 33 & 34, T. 14 N., R. 78 W., 6th P.M. Carbon County, WY. Sections 2 & 3, T. 13 N., R. 78 W., 6th P.M., Carbon County, WY. . All 19 proposed drill pads will be located on the Laramie District south of Lake Owen.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Carney & Continental Irrigation Ditches Headgate/Measuring Device Installation CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 07/17/2022	07/2022	Kathleen Soulliere 970-870-2222 kathleen.soulliere@usda.gov
Description: Per the State of Colorado Division of Water Resources order, the owners of the Carney and Continental irrigation ditches propose to install headgates and/or measuring devices at the point of diversion on the two ditches. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60405
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Section 22, Township 12 North, Range 82 West, 6TH Principal Meridian, Jackson County, Colorado. The Carney & Continental ditches point of diversion is located off National Forest System Road 691, just south of the Wyoming/Colorado border.
Pines Campground Upgrade CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 08/25/2022	09/2022	Jon Myers 970-723-2725 Jonathan.Myers@usda.gov
Description: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct the facilities within the Pines campground to meet current laws and standards for accessibility, health, safety, and to better meet the needs of the recreating public visiting the area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62148
Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gould Area, approximately 25 miles southeast of Walden, Colorado. Legal description Township 6N, Range 77W, Section 14.
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Muddy Slide Deck Pile Removal CE *NEW LISTING*	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2022	Expected:10/2022	11/2022	Kevin Thompson 970-638-4170 kevin.thompson@usda.gov
Description: Removal of slash piles created during the Muddy Slide fire suppression efforts, by using prescribed fire.
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 10 miles east of Yampa on FS road 226.Legal Description- T2N R83W S28 and 29.
Yampa Pipeline Maintenance CE *UPDATED*	- Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/03/2021	Expected:11/2022	05/2023	Liz Schnackenberg 970-870-2234 Elizabeth.Schnackenberg@usda.gov
Description: Restore Yampa Pipeline function by reconstructing spring box in a location approximately 100 feet downstream of existing spring box and reconnecting to the existing cistern Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61971
Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 650 feet north of Yampa Ranger District Office,T2N, R85W, Sec 15.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

On Hold

N/A

Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us

Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.

Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022

Expected:06/2022

07/2022

Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov

Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .

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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation
EIS

- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 08/02/2019

Expected:12/2020

01/2021

John Shivik
801-625-5667
johnashivik@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381

Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado.

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

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Powerline Authorization for Black Hills Power Corporation
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Special use authorization for existing 230-kV and 69-kV electrical powerlines, including Wyodak-Hot Springs and Tekla-Osage-Rapid City lines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61935

Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District, Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - South Dakota, Wyoming. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River, Weston. LEGAL - T46N R63W and others. Thunder Basin NG and Black Hills NF.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

High Alpine Seasonal Road Closure Extensions
CE

- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2022

Expected:01/2023

06/2023

Matthew Schweich
000-000-0000
Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov

Description: Extend the seasonal wheeled-motorized vehicle closure dates or locations on several high alpine roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59222

Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - T16N R80W, T17N R80W, T16N R79W and T15N R79W. Laramie RD and Brush Creek-Hayden RD.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Mill Creek Ranch - Small Tracts Act Conveyance
CE

*UPDATED*

- Land ownership management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/16/2014

Expected:08/2022

10/2022

Amber Horne
307.326.2532
amber.horne@usda.gov

Description: Land interchange between the Forest Service and Mill Creek Ranch under the Small Tracts Act. Each entity will convey 5 acres and acquire 5 acres. Project will resolve boundary line issues related to discrepancies found in the original land surveys.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59234

Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 23, 14 N., 87 W., 6th P.M., Carbon County, WY. The Mill Creek Ranch private inholding is located at the end of NFSR 822 (Aspen Road). The five acres to be conveyed is located on the north-east boundary of the property.

Verde Mine Perpetual Reciprocal Easement
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 03/09/2022

07/2022

Amber Horne
307.326.2532
ahorne@fs.fed.us

Description: Perpetual reciprocal easement between Forest Service and private property owner of Verde Mine claims. Easement gives legal access to property to owner via NFSR 809.1B (Pipeline Road) and NFST 858 (Verde Mine Trail). NFSR 809.1B is closed to public.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55755

Location: UNIT - Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Sections 27, 28, 29, 32, 33 and 34 T. 14 N., R. 86 W., 6th P.M., Carbon County, Wyoming. Project is located on the Sierra Madre unit of the Brush Creek/Hayden District of the Medicine Bow National Forest by the Verde Mine mining claims.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

25kV and 69kV Power Line Relocations at Black Thunder Mine
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 09/13/2022

09/2022

James McKay
307-358-4690
james.mckay@usda.gov

Description: Realign two existing powerlines. Proponent is Powder River Energy Corp.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62377

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Sections 11 and 23 T43N R71W. Black Thunder Mine area, Thunder Basin NG.

Amendment to Special Use Authorization for Telecommunication Line (R T COMMCTNS INC)
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/05/2020

Expected:09/2022

09/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Right-of-way to install a buried telecommunication conduit and connect to an existing telecommunication line to provide service to a nearby customer.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59083

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Sec 7 T44N R64W. Sec. 7 T44N R64W.

Blacktail Peak Communication Site and Facility
CE

*UPDATED*

- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2019

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

John Madden
307-358-4690
john.madden@usda.gov

Description: Designation of administrative site on Blacktail Peak and installation of government telecommunications radio improvements to administer National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62443

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sec. 30 T28N R73W. Medicine Bow NF - Laramie Peak Unit. Blacktail Peak, approximately 1 to 2 miles south of La Bonte Canyon, approximately 3 miles east of County Road 61.

Charybdis 3D Seismic Survey Phase 2
CE

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

James McKay
307-358-4690
james.mckay@usda.gov

Description: Geophysical 3-D seismic survey. Proponent is Devon Energy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57566

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Townships 37, 38, 39 N Ranges 67, 68, 69 W. 40 Miles NE of Douglas. Headwaters of Cheyenne River, Cow Creek, Rat Creek, Dry Creek, Lightening Creek. Thunder Basin NG.

Converse County Oil and Gas Project
EIS

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/31/2020

Expected:12/2022

01/2023

Kyle Schumacher
(307) 358-4690
Kyle.Schumacher@usda.gov

Description: Oil and natural gas exploration and development. Approximately 4 percent of project area is on Thunder Basin NG. The lead agency of the EIS is the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44124

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Townships 32 through 40 North, Ranges 67 through 76 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Northern portion of Converse County, north of Interstate Highway 25. Thunder Basin National Grassland.

East Iron Creek Reservoir Recreation Site and Wildlife Habitat Improvements
CE

*NEW LISTING*

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

Completed

Actual: 09/23/2022

09/2022

Denise Turner
307-358-4690
denise.turner3@usda.gov

Description: Recreation facility improvements at the East Iron Creek Reservoir site. Wildlife habitat improvement on areas surrounding the reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62921

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Sec. 24 T48N R64W. East Iron Creek Reservoir, approximately 7 miles east of Upton, and 1.5 miles east of National Forest System Road 913. Thunder Basin NG.

Laramie Peak Unit Vegetation Management - Cold Springs and Deer Creek
CE

*UPDATED*

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

Completed

Actual: 08/30/2022

08/2022

Robert Robertson
307-358-4690
robert.robertson@usda.gov

Description: Vegetation management to improve forest conditions and reduce wildfire risk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58171

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Converse. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine Bow NF - Laramie Peak Unit.

Laramie Peak Unit Vegetation Management - Gunnysack
CE

*UPDATED*

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

Completed

Actual: 08/30/2022

08/2022

Robert Robertson
307-358-4690
robert.robertson@usda.gov

Description: Vegetation management to improve forest conditions and reduce wildfire risk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58173

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse, Natrona. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Medicine Bow NF - Laramie Peak Unit.

Lonetree Creek Utility Special Uses
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Buried electric power and produced-water lines, for oil and gas operations, and co-located temporary surface water line. Proponent is Devon Energy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56995

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - Sec. 17 T39N R71W. Thunder Basin NG, Lonetree Creek watershed.

Mineral Material Contract Re-issuance at North Antelope Rochelle Mine
CE

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

James McKay
307-358-4690
james.mckay@usda.gov

Description: Re-issuance of a mineral material contract to Peabody Powder River Mining, LLC for continued scoria mining operations at North Antelope Rochelle Mine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59679

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Section 21 T41N R70W; and Sections 13, 14 T42N R70W. North Antelope Rochelle Mine area, and Thunder Basin NG.

Nest Structures for Golden Eagle
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Completed

Actual: 08/22/2022

08/2022

Tim Byer
307-358-4690
timothy.byer@usda.gov

Description: Installation of nest platform structures for golden eagle.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62811

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell, Converse. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thunder Basin NG.

Powerlines to Well Pads in Clareton Oil Field - True Oil, LLC
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/11/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Kyle Schumacher
(307) 358-4690
Kyle.Schumacher@usda.gov

Description: Installation of buried electrical power lines along National Forest System Road 1258 and spur roads, which are not open to motorized public travel, to serve oil well pads in the Clareton Oil Field.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62810

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston. LEGAL - Sec. 8 and 9 T42N R65W. 1 to 2 miles east of County route 7C, Bruce Road. Thunder Basin NG.

Removal of Trespass Pipeline
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2020

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Authorization of a right-of-way and reclamation activities to remove a recently installed crude oil pipeline that was not in operation. The pipeline was initially misaligned onto a parcel of the national grassland.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58546

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - Sec. 7 and 8 T41N R72W. Southeast of Reno Flats between Little Bates Creek and Spring Creek, Thunder Basin NG.

Renewal of Special Use Authorizations for RT Communications
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2019

Expected:09/2022

09/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Issuance of new special use authorizations for a new term to replace expired authorizations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56510

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell, Crook. LEGAL - T41N R71W, T42N R71W, T43N R71W, T43N R72W, T44N R69W, T44N R70W, T46N R63W, T47N R63W, T47N R64W, T47N R65W, T48N R65W, T48N R66W, 6th P.M. Thunder Basin NG.

Right-of-way Including National Forest System Trail 635 to Access Private Land
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/17/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Provision for access to private land across national forest approximately 1,100 feet distance using existing routes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62781

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Section 25 T28N R74W. Medicine Bow NF; starting from National Forest System Road 610 (Devil's Pass Rd.) junction with Trail 635, proceeding northward approximately 1,000 feet.

Road use NFSR 910, 910A, 910B, 910CA, 910CB, 910D, 910E - Silver Creek Midstream LLC
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 08/31/2022

08/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Commercial road use on National Forest System Roads 910, 910A, 910B, 910C, 910CA, 910CB, 910D, and 910E. Proponent is Silver Creek Midstream LLC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61301

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Campbell. LEGAL - T41N R72W, T41N R73W, T42N R72W. Thunder Basin NG, west of Hwy 59.

Road use NFSR 925, 925A, and 930 (Keeline Road) and non-system road
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Commercial road use of National Forest System Roads 925, 925A, and 930 (Keeline Road) and non-system road. Proponent is Century Natural Resources-Century Oil and Gas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61300

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Weston, Campbell. LEGAL - T43N R68W, T43N R69W, T44N R68W, T44N R69W. Thunder Basin NG.

Road use and water line - Continental Natural Resources
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Robena Downie
307-358-4690
Robena.Downie@usda.gov

Description: Commercial road and water line uses and operation. Proponent is Continental Natural Resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61299

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District and Thunder Basin National Grassland. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Converse. LEGAL - T38N R73W and T39N R73W; non-system road is located in Sec 27 T39N R73W. Thunder Basin NG.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Armstrong Creek Wet Meadow Restoration
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 07/23/2022

07/2022

Melissa Dressen
970-870-2146
melissa.dressen@usda.gov

Description: Installation of hand-built rock structures in approximately 1.5 miles of ephemeral and intermittent drainages to restore degraded wet meadows in sagebrush rangelands occurring within mapped general Greater sage-grouse habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61950

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. California Park, approximately 18 miles north of Hayden Colorado. Legal description Township 9N, Range 87W, Sections 11, 14, and 15.

Federal Aviation Administration Communications Site Lease Amendment
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 07/09/2022

06/2023

Kathleen Soulliere
970-870-2222
kathleen.soulliere@usda.gov

Description: The FAA has proposed to remove and replace the existing propane engine and fuel storage tank at the existing North Walton Peak Communications Site. The new engine and propane tank will be replaced in-kind and in the same location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61561

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Walton Peak Communications Site on the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District of the Routt National Forest. Section 27, Township 5 North, Range 83 West, 6TH Principal Meridian, Routt County, CO.

HBE433 Amendment #2-Mount Werner Water & Sanitation District
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 07/13/2022

07/2022

Kathleen Soulliere
970-870-2222
kathleen.soulliere@usda.gov

Description: Mount Werner Water & Sanitation District proposes to install, operate, and maintain a fire hydrant located within the Steamboat ski area boundary. The hydrant will provide fire protection to adjacent structures.

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Steamboat Ski Area boundary near the base of Thunderhead ski lift and slope maintenance off NFSR 321.1.Section 23, Township 6 North, Range 84 West, 6TH Principal Meridian.

HBE750 Temporary Construction Permit-Yampa Valley Electric Association
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/15/2022

Expected:09/2022

09/2023

Nicole Cookson
970-870-2211
Nicole.Cookson@usda.gov

Description: Yampa Valley Electric Association proposed to install, operate, and maintain underground powerlines and electrical boxes within the Steamboat Ski Area permit boundary. The project will total approximately 4.83 acres.

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Greenhorn Ranch area and existing ski runs located within the Steamboat Ski Area permit area boundary. Section(s) 23, 24, 25, & 26, Township 6 N., Range 84 W., 6TH Principal Meridian.

Mad Creek Bridge Replacement Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/19/2021

Expected:09/2022

07/2023

Loren Reimer
(720)273-5252
Loren.Reimer@usda.gov

Description: The project proposes to replace the approximately 60-year-old existing bridge with a new pedestrian hiking bridge to address deteriorating foundations and abutments and the narrowing of streambed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61766

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Mad Creek bridge is located along USF road 128.1 (ML1, Administrative Use) at Mile Post 3.1 approximately 7 miles northwest of Steamboat Springs CO.

Mad Rabbit Trails Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 07/21/2019

Expected:01/2023

05/2023

Brendan Kelly
970-827-5151
brendan.kelly@usda.gov

Description: Proposed trails changes and/or new trails construction, mostly in the Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Peak areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50917

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mad Creek/Rocky Peak and Rabbit Ears areas.

Morgan Creek Fire Road Decommissioning
CE

*UPDATED*

- Watershed management
- Road management

Completed

Actual: 08/08/2022

08/2022

Tyler Carleton
970-870-2256
tyler.carleton@usda.gov

Description: Closed roads NFSR 441.1, 441.1B, and 441.1C in the Morgan Creek Fire burn area are at high risk for failure from flash floods. Treatments are needed to remove fill and culverts, reshape slopes, and establish drainages to reduce environmental impacts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61570

Location: UNIT - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFSR 441.1, NFSR 441.1B, and NFSR 441.1C are located near Burn Ridge and Floyd Peak, south of the Hinman Campground approximately 26 miles Northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Boswell Road Realignment
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2022

Expected:11/2022

05/2023

Matthew Schweich
307-745-2422
Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov

Description: Re-align approximately 450 feet of the Boswell Road (an Albany County Road), from private lands to lands managed by the US Forest Service and State of Wyoming, to simplify management and reduce potential conflicts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62929

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 35 miles southwest of Laramie, Wyoming, and immediately south of the community of WyoColo, Wyoming.

Fall Creek Boreal Toad Habitat Restoration
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2022

08/2022

Dominique Lujan
307-745-2300
Dominique.Lujan@usda.gov

Description: Construct beaver dam analogues in Fall Creek drainage to restore or replace remnant beaver dams for boreal toad habitat enhancement and stream restoration. Project developed in cooperation with Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Township 15 North, Range 79 West, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14. Fall Creek drainage, near Centennial Ridge in the eastern Snowy Range Mountains.

Fallen Pines State Access
CE

*UPDATED*

- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Matthew Schweich
000-000-0000
Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov

Description: 1)Open, maintain, use, and close NFSR 397.A 2)Construct, use, and decommission a temp road following the alignment of decommissioned 397.A.05 3)Construct, use, and decommission a temp road from end of NFSR 397.A to Forest Boundary

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany, Carbon. LEGAL - T16N, R78W, Sections 2, 10, 11, 14 and T17N, R78W, Section 35. East edge of the Snowy Range, about 4 to 7 miles north of Centennial, WY.

Misterly-Hair Ditch
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/17/2021

Expected:09/2022

10/2022

Matthew Schweich
000-000-0000
Matthew.Schweich@usda.gov

Description: Issue a Temporary Construction Permit to authorize emergency repairs to the Misterly-Hair Ditch. Issue a separate Special Use Permit for the long-term operation and maintenance of the ditch on National Forest System lands.

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Carbon. LEGAL - Township 17 North, Range 78 West, Section 2. Eastern edge of the Snowy Range, approximately 11 miles north of Centennial, WY.

Paul Anderson Reconnaissance Survey - Accessing Unpatented Mineral Claims
CE

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Amber Horne
307.326.2532
amber.horne@usda.gov

Description: Reconnaissance survey and mapping in order to plan strategies for accessing mining claims in preparation for gold mining.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58061

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Section 36, T. 14 N., R. 79 W., 6th P.M., Albany County, Wyoming. Six unpatented mining claims in the Muddy Creek area.

Wyoming Mines Geophysical Core Drilling - Phase II
CE

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Amber Horne
307.326.2532
amber.horne@usda.gov

Description: Take bedrock core samples from 19 separate locations (drill pads) to map area stratigraphy. Drills will take place on unpatented mineral claims. Wyoming Mines originally proposed five drill pads, and is requesting these additional locations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58070

Location: UNIT - Laramie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Albany. LEGAL - Sections 33 & 34, T. 14 N., R. 78 W., 6th P.M. Carbon County, WY. Sections 2 & 3, T. 13 N., R. 78 W., 6th P.M., Carbon County, WY. . All 19 proposed drill pads will be located on the Laramie District south of Lake Owen.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Carney & Continental Irrigation Ditches Headgate/Measuring Device Installation
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 07/17/2022

07/2022

Kathleen Soulliere
970-870-2222
kathleen.soulliere@usda.gov

Description: Per the State of Colorado Division of Water Resources order, the owners of the Carney and Continental irrigation ditches propose to install headgates and/or measuring devices at the point of diversion on the two ditches.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60405

Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Section 22, Township 12 North, Range 82 West, 6TH Principal Meridian, Jackson County, Colorado. The Carney & Continental ditches point of diversion is located off National Forest System Road 691, just south of the Wyoming/Colorado border.

Pines Campground Upgrade
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 08/25/2022

09/2022

Jon Myers
970-723-2725
Jonathan.Myers@usda.gov

Description: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct the facilities within the Pines campground to meet current laws and standards for accessibility, health, safety, and to better meet the needs of the recreating public visiting the area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62148

Location: UNIT - Parks Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gould Area, approximately 25 miles southeast of Walden, Colorado. Legal description Township 6N, Range 77W, Section 14.

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Yampa Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Muddy Slide Deck Pile Removal
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2022

Expected:10/2022

11/2022

Kevin Thompson
970-638-4170
kevin.thompson@usda.gov

Description: Removal of slash piles created during the Muddy Slide fire suppression efforts, by using prescribed fire.

Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 10 miles east of Yampa on FS road 226.Legal Description- T2N R83W S28 and 29.

Yampa Pipeline Maintenance
CE

*UPDATED*

- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/03/2021

Expected:11/2022

05/2023

Liz Schnackenberg
970-870-2234
Elizabeth.Schnackenberg@usda.gov

Description: Restore Yampa Pipeline function by reconstructing spring box in a location approximately 100 feet downstream of existing spring box and reconnecting to the existing cistern
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61971

Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Routt. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 650 feet north of Yampa Ranger District Office,T2N, R85W, Sec 15.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest