Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2022 to 03/31/2022
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

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
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Sulphur 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.
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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
Xcel Energy Transmission and Distribution Authorization; Operation and Maintenance Plan Project
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2020  		Expected:03/2021  05/2021 Matthew Custer
720-822-4321
mscuster@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reauthorize approximately 293 miles of existing electric transmission line and 196 miles of electric distribution line; develop and implement a standardized O&M Plan for routine maintenance and vegetation management.
Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Saguache Ranger District, Pawnee Ranger District, Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Conejos, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Rio Grande, Saguache, Summit, Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project located on applicable Xcel transmission and distribution lines on National Forests and Grasslands in Colorado,.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Boulder 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
Eldora Alpenhorn Trail Grading Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 10/06/2021  10/2021 Don Dressler
720-391-0626
Donald.Dressler@usda.gov 
Description: Eldora Mountain Resort requests to widen the Alpenhorn ski run that crosses a gully to improve skier safety towards the bottom of the ski trail that merges with the Muleshoe ski trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60279
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, CO.
Eldora Property LLC access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:01/2022
  		01/2022 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round motorized access on an existing road to the Aurom Lode, Emma Lode, Golden Age Lode, Mary EE Lode, Molly McGuire Lode and Bear Placer in Boulder County.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58569
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eldora Ski Area.
FSR332.1 Peewink Mountain Road Access Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/10/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		01/2022 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
Michael.Johnson6@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize use and maintenance of an existing road approx. 7,200 ft long on NFS land for year round use, including snow removal to access private land. The right of way is expected to be 30 feet wide, with a driving surface up to 12 feet wide.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R72W, Sec 32, 33, & 34. Forest Road 332.1 Peewink Mountain Road.
Lutz-Russell Access Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/10/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		01/2022 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
Michael.Johnson6@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize use and maintenance of an existing road approx. 200 feet long on NFS land for year round use, including snow removal to access private property. The right of way is expected to be 30 feet wide, with a driving surface up to 12 feet wide.
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R72W, Sec 18. Off of Sawmill Road.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Canyon Lakes 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
Cameron Peak Rapid Reforestation Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/25/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		05/2022 Jonathan Grand
970-887-4109
jonathan.grand@usda.gov 
Description: Planting of seedlings in high severity burn areas where analysis and ground truthing show that natural recovery is unlikely to occur at all or not to within allowable management timeframes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61003
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Generally the Cameron Peak Fire Footprint. Targeted locations near Chambers Lake, Jacks Gulch, Jacks Gulch Campground, Crown Point Rd., and other drainages.
Donner Pass and Lookout Mountain Trail Realignment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/25/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		10/2022 Matthew Cowan
970-531-8921
matthew.cowan@usda.gov 
Description: Realign targeted sections of the motorized trails in order to protect other resource, reduce erosion, and bring the trails into compliance with current trail standards. Some new trail will be developed and some old trail will be reclaimed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60993
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trails are surrounded by CR 44H to the north, the Comanche Peak Wilderness to the west, the Crystal Mountain area to the east, and the Bulwark Ridge, Miller Fork, and Dunraven to south.
Special Use Authorization - City of Loveland historic cabin use and operation
CE
 - Special use management
- Facility management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: To issue City of Loveland a long term authorization for use and operation of historic cabins located partially on National Forest System lands adjacent to Visteinz-Smith Park.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57090
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Visteinz-Smith Park. County: Larimer. Legal: T5N, R70W, Sec 6.
Special Use Authorization - Crown Castle Fiber, LLC
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue Crown Castle Fiber, LLC, a long term authorization for the installation and operation of a fiber optic and small cell communication system to be located along Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57085
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park Colorado in Sec4, T3N, R71W;Sec18, 19, 29, 33, T4N, R71W; Sec 11, 12, 13, T4N, R72W; 6thPrincipal Meridian, Larimer County,CO.
Special Use Authorization - Platte River Authority fiber optic
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: To issue Platte River Power Authority to construct and operate fiber optic service between Loveland and Estes Park. New line it to be co-located on existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57089
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Legal: T5N, R71W, Sec 1, 2, 3; T5N, R70W, Sec 4, 5, 6, 9. existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park. County: Larimer. Legal: T5N, R71W, Sec 1, 2, 3; T5N, R70W, Sec 4, 5, 6, 9.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Clear Creek 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
Anna Claim Access Road
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nmalandri@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 1300 foot by 15 foot road that connects FSR 773.1/Hidden Wilderness Road to the private property, Anna Lode Mining Claim.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T. 4 S., R. 73 W., 6th P.M. Santa Fe Mountain, Hidden Wilderness Drive.
Bald Mountain Lane or Forest Service Road FSR273.2 Access Road
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve repairs and maintenance along a 750 foot by 20 foot section of existing road and snow removal along 1950 of existing road to access private property.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Sec. 9, T. 3 S., R. 73 W., 6th P.M. Bald Mountain Lane.
Buffalo Park Road, Forest Road FSR244.1 Right of Way Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nmalandri@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 6000 foot by 30 foot road to access private property.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T. 5 S., R. 72 W., Sec 23, 26 and 27. Yankee Creek, Buffalo Park.
Carr Right of Way Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, use and maintenance of a 130 foot by 30 foot road right of way to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59035
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hamlin Gulch.
FDR 714.1B Access Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/16/2021  12/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 375 foot by 15 foot road to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57910
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 23. Stewart Gulch/ Missouri Gulch Road.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Sulphur 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
Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat Trout Reclamation
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:09/2022  09/2022 Valerie Thompson
303-567-3018
Valerie.Thompson@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to construct fish barriers on Bobtail and Steelman Creeks in the upper Williams Fork to protect green lineage cutthroat trout.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54657
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Williams Fork.
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