Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023
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, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  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,  Pawnee 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.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2023  		Expected:01/2023
  		02/2023 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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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Saint Vrain Forest Health Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/08/2022  		Expected:08/2023
  		08/2023 Kevin McLaughlin
970-887-4107
kevin.mclaughlin2@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes authoring a suite of management tools to improve forest resiliency and mitigate risk to communities, wildlife, watersheds and other values at risk from large-scale wildfires and other disturbances.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61372
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFS lands south of Johnny Park Rd, east of Indian Peaks Wilderness, north of Gold Hill Road and west of the NF boundary; northeast including ridgelines around Pinewood Springs east of Highway 36.
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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 Property LLC access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/22/2022  12/2022 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
Michael.Johnson6@usda.gov 
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.
Mountain Research Station - Musselman Tram
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 Completed  Actual: 07/13/2022  12/2022 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
Michael.Johnson6@usda.gov 
Description: The research proponent would install 100-meter track with tram, 2 meters above the ground with meteorological sensors. Approx. 65 trees would be removed along track corridor, and 2-inch holes would be drilled for soil moisture and install piezometers
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N R73W Sec 22. Niwot Ridge, University of Colorado Mountain Research Station.
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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
Black Diamond Landscape Resiliency and Risk Reduction Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special area management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/06/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		09/2023 Dennis Kuhnel
000-000-0000
Dennis.Kuhnel@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes a suite of management tools to improve and maintain a resilient landscape, facilitate fire adapted communities, and improve wildfire response.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62591
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFS lands from the Colorado-Wyoming border south to the northern perimeter of the Cameron Peak Fire burn area; from the Forest eastern administrative boundary west to the Rawah Wilderness boundary.
Cameron Peak Fire Point Mitigation Projects to Improve Water Quality
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 09/21/2022  09/2022 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
sarah.beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to implement restoration projects at 3 areas impacted by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire to slow water, trap sediment and debris, and reconnect channels to adjacent floodplains.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Canyon Lakes Ranger District in Upper Black Hollow Creek, Elkhorn Creek, and Ratville.
Cheley Private Drive - FLPMA
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/08/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		10/2022 Matthew Jurak
970-222-3822
matthew.jurak@usda.gov 
Description: 15' wide Private road access off of County Road, 1.6' in length over National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Township 6 North, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M., County of Larimer, State of Colorado. off of Dunraven Glade Road, near Dunraven trailhead.
Donner Pass and Lookout Mountain Trail Realignment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/25/2021  		Expected:03/2023
  		06/2023 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
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
Carr Right of Way Access
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/29/2022  05/2023 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.
Reedy FSR 628.1 Access Road
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/04/2022  		Expected:08/2023
  		08/2023 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 1,000 foot by 12-foot road to access a private parcel, the Colonna Claim.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 20 and 18. Elk Park Road.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Pawnee 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
U.S. Air Force Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) System
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/01/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2023  		Expected:08/2023
  		09/2023 Vernon Koehler
719-252-4778
vernon.koehler@usda.gov 
Description: The US Air Force is lead agency and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency. The EIS will study effects of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent System, a portion of which is on National Forest System land and requires special use authorization.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60569
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See maps for approximate Pawnee National Grassland and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forests locations.
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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 03/2022  		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.
Willow Creek Land Exchange
EA
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/18/2022  		Expected:05/2023
  		05/2023 Alden Whittaker
970-531-6813
Alden.Whittaker@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to exchange one parcel of National Forest System land containing approx. 6.87 acres to TMII Development, LLC in exchange for TMII Development, LLC conveying one parcel of land approx. 50.23 acres to the United States.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61576
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - National Forest System land parcel: T2S R75W Secs 14-15; Non-federal land parcel: T4N R77W Sec. 18 and T4N R78W Sec. 13; See Proposed Action. The Federal parcel (6.87 acres) is immediately north and east of the Mary Jane base area at Winter Park Resort; non-Federal parcel (50.23 acres) is at the confluence of Pass Creek and Willow Creek.
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