Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Cimarron Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Comanche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Leadville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Pikes Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Salida Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, San Carlos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, South Park Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, South Platte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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 |
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| 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) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Continental-Hoosier System Expansion Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2026 |
Expected:01/2027 | 06/2027 |
Jennifer DeWoody 970-568-2692 jennifer.dewoody@usda.gov |
| Description: Review a proposal to expand the Continental-Hoosier System municipal water supply. US Army Corps of Engineers is the lead agency. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso, Park, Summit, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Continental-Hoosier System includes diversion structures on the Blue River system in Summit County, Montgomery Reservoir in Park County, and conveyance infrastructure to Colorado Springs. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Land Management Plan Revision EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/08/2024 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2025 |
Expected:05/2027 |
05/2027 |
Mary Davis 719-429-1385 mary.davis@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service is revising its land management plan for the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands to meet the requirements of the National Forest Management Act and the 2012 Planning Rule (36 CFR 219).
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/66622 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District, Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Kansas. COUNTY - Baca, Las Animas, Otero, Morton, Stevens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All NFS lands within the administrative boundary of the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. | |||||
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Dispersed Camping Management, Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/16/2023 |
Expected:09/2025 |
09/2025 |
Deborah Kill (719) 269-8702 deborah.kill@usda.gov |
| Description: The FS proposes to analyze the effects of designated vehicle-based dispersed camping to respond to resource concerns and/or conflicts with other forest uses. Project contact Deborah Kill, (719) 269-8702
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/60591 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, Park, Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts, especially areas of high dispersed camping use. | |||||
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Lower North-South Vegetation Management EA *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Climate Change Adaptation - Carbon Stewardship |
Completed | Actual: 06/30/2025 | 07/2025 |
Amber Wyndham 719-553-1514 amber.wyndham@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to use vegetation treatments such as tree thinning, prescribed burning, and/or other fuel reduction methods on appx. 116,600 acres to reduce the intensity of fires and create healthier forest conditions.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/65019 |
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| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area is in the foothills of the Colorado Front Range, east of the town of Shawnee, south of Conifer, west of Sedalia, and north of Woodland Park. | |||||
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Sangre De Cristo Electric Permit Reissuance CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/30/2022 | 09/2022 |
Heidi Scott 541-675-5624 heidi.scott@usda.gov |
| Description: To reissue 9 Sangre De Cristo Electric's expired permits on the San Carlos, Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts and add an updated operation and maintenance plan. These power transmission lines total approximately 87.62 acres and 35.8 miles. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District, Comanche Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Lake, Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salida Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, & San Carlos Ranger District. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Cimarron 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 |
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Ambrosier Pipeline Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/21/2022 |
Expected:09/2023 |
10/2023 |
Michelle Putz 970-295-9488 michelle.putz@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Special Use Permit for a 20-year term to allow a private landowner to install, maintain and use a new 660-foot buried waterline and electric line on NFS land between his two parcels of private land
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/63117 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - SWSW Sec 20, T34S, R42W. Appx. 3 miles north of Elkhart, Kansas; 2 miles northwest of Tunnerville Work Center. | |||||
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CIM123 Merit Energy Company - Greenwood Gas Gathering Pipeline CE |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Nancy Brewer 620-697-3580 nancy.brewer@usda.gov |
| Description: Installation of a 12 inch natural gas pipeline approximately 2107 ft in length, with a width of 60 ft covering approximately 2.9 acres. The ditch will be approximately 2 ft wide and 5 ft deep. The pipeline will be buried approximately 4 ft. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R42W Sec 19 SE1/4 and Sec 30 NE1/4. The proposed project is located within the sandsage ecosystem of the Cimarron National Grassland. | |||||
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Santa Fe Trail Recreation Enhancement Project CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2020 |
Expected:03/2020 |
05/2020 |
Michelle Stevens 719-383-4356 michellestevens@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To construct a new parking area/trailhead that will provide safe parking and improved access to recreational opportunities along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57564 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cimarron Ranger District. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cimarron National Grassland in T33S R41W Sec 21 NE1/4 NE1/4. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Comanche 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 |
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Aubrey Trail Allotment Overflow Pond CE |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/01/2022 |
Expected:03/2023 |
03/2023 |
Nancy Brewer 719-523-1706 nancy.brewer@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the Campo Grazing Association to construct an overflow pond at the end of the pipeline located in Unit 3 of the Aubrey Trail Allotment.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/62831 |
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| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - T33S R45W Sec 2. Along FSR 2404.K along fence line. | |||||
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COM36 Amendment 6 Southeast Colorado Power Association new line installations CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/03/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
11/2024 |
Jessica Javernick 719-553-1504 jessica.javernick@usda.gov |
| Description: Schroder powerline: build a new underground phase 3 powerline service to a pump and pivot for Rafe Schroder. Atlas tower - build a new overhead power line service a cell tower in the SH109 Right of way | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca, Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Schroder powerline, 1 mile north of the intersection of SH385 and SH287 in Baca County. Atlas Tower powerline, next to SH109 by County Road P in Otero County. | |||||
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Carrizo Swing Allotment Grazing Management EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2024 |
Expected:04/2024 | 05/2024 |
Nancy Brewer 620-697-4621 nancy.brewer@usda.gov |
| Description: Analysis of grazing management on the Carrizo Swing Allotment. Analysis of Carrizo Swing Allotment identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1752(i). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - T31S, R47W Section 7, parts of Sections 18, 19. T31S, R 48W Sections 13, 24, 26. 7 miles SW of Springfield, CO. | |||||
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Dry Bluff Pipeline and Tank 2025 CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/24/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
08/2025 |
Angela Safranek 307-326-2545 angela.safranek@usda.gov |
| Description: Install a 2,800 lf. waterline from an existing waterline to a new water tank in the Dry Bluff Allotment to improve livestock distribution. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dry Bluff Allotment, southwest pasture, between FSR 2108 and FSR 2108.C. | |||||
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Pack String Swing Allotment Grazing Management EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2024 |
Expected:04/2024 | 05/2024 |
Nancy Brewer 620-697-4621 nancy.brewer@usda.gov |
| Description: grazing management on Pack String Swing Allotment. Analysis of Pack String Swing Allotment identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C> 1752 (i). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - T31S, R47W portions of Sec 6. 7 miles SW of Springfield, CO. | |||||
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Picture Canyon - 2025 Range Improvements CE |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/10/2025 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Angela Safranek 307-326-2545 angela.safranek@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct a pipeline and install a tank for wildlife and livestock water. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Baca. LEGAL - Sec 35, T33S, R48W. Picture Canyon Allotment Unit 1, South of Edler 10 miles. | |||||
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SUP - Oglala Lakota Sundance CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/01/2025 |
Expected:06/2025 |
08/2025 |
Gregory Bergquist 720-962-4476 Gregory.Bergquist@usda.gov |
| Description: Special Use Permit for a one-time group event for the Oglala Lakota Tribe to hold Sun Dance ceremony.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68133 |
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| Location: UNIT - Comanche Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Otero. LEGAL - Not Applicable. County Road 25. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Leadville 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 |
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Crystal Lakes Admin Site Water System Retrofit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management | Completed | Actual: 05/06/2025 | 05/2025 |
Deborah Kill 719-269-8702 deborah.kill@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to connect one building to another building's well system through underground pipe at the workcenter
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68061 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Hwy 24 east of Crystal Lake and south of Leadville, CO. | |||||
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LDV857, Analysis for Private Driveway Authorization CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/24/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 |
09/2025 |
Kevin Held 719-530-3966 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Review request for use and maintenance of a 39 foot x 12 foot driveway to connect two private parcels surrounded by NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68426 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Sixth P. M., T. 8 S., R. 80 W., sec. 24, SE1/4. South of East Tennessee Creek Road and Ski Cooper. | |||||
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Private Road Use Permit LDV790 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/26/2024 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kevin Held 719-458-7751 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to issue road access permit. The route would travel from Forest System Road 107 to the private inholding northwest of Leadville, CO. Route would be approximately 6,125 feet long by 12 feet wide.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/66993 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Township 9 South, Range 81 West, Sections 1 and 36. Near FR107 northwest of Leadville, CO. | |||||
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SUP LDV892 Winter Road Use FSR396 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kevin Held 000-000-0000 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to issues a road use permit for occasional use of FSR 396 when conditions allow, during a winter wildlife closure time period, in order to access patented inholding.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/archive/67693 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - 6th P. M., T. 11 S., R. 79 W., sec. 28, S1/2, sec. 33, NW1/4. Northeast of Granite and Highway 24. | |||||
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Special Use Authorization for Kucera Driveway CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2024 |
Expected:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
Kevin Held 000-000-0000 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Review proponent's application to use an existing route to access a patented mining claim off Weston Pass Road. The proposed route is approximately 1710 feet long, 10 feet wide, and currently used by Xcel Energy for line access.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/archive/65456 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - 6th P. M., T. 10 S., R. 79 W., sec. 27, NW1/4. South of Leadville and east of Highway 24 along Weston Pass Road. | |||||
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Special Use Permit LDV893 for Fiber Optic Cable CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/25/2025 |
Expected:06/2025 |
07/2025 |
Deborah Kill 719-269-8702 deborah.kill@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to install approximately 210 feet of telecommunications fiber optic cable beneath the dirt surface parking lot at Ski Cooper and 7350 feet of overhead line
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68087 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T8S, R80W, Secs 10SE1/4, 11SW1/4, 14NW1/4 and 15. Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass. | |||||
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Special Uses - Ski Cooper Onsite Wastewater System Upgrade CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/25/2025 |
Expected:06/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kevin Held 719-458-7751 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to modify the existing on site waste water system by adding vaults at the existing tank, trenching for the required electric and control, adding monitoring wells, replacing existing tank if needed. The system is located at the parking area.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67697 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T 11S, R 80W, Sections 17, 19 and T 11S, R 81W, Section 24. Ski Cooper Ski Area, Leadville, CO. | |||||
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Special Uses LDV711 Amendment #2, Permit Amendment for Utility Connection CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
08/2025 |
Kevin Held 000-000-0000 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Review request from Sangre De Cristo Electric Association to incorporate an individual service connection installation that consists of two 40' pole replacements and installation of 215' of overoverhead utility line in a 20' Right-of-Way
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67788 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - 6th P. M., T. 11 S., R. 81 W., sec. 28, NE1/4 SW1/4. Along Independence Pass approximately 1 mile west of Twin Lakes. | |||||
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Twin Lakes Connector Trail CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2024 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kate Demorest 970-262-3442 kate.demorest@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal for a single connector trail on the east side of Twin Lakes.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67048 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T 11S, R 80W, Sections 17, 19 and T 11S, R 81W, Section 24. Twin Lakes area south of Leadville, CO. | |||||
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Twin Lakes Vegetation Management Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 12/12/2024 |
Expected:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
Lisa Corbin 719-530-3956 lisa.corbin@usda.gov |
| Description: There is a need to mitigate the potential impacts from high intensity wildfire to the watershed, reservoir, and other resources. Proposed vegetation treatments include mechanical/hand-thinning, firewood/product removal, and prescribed burning.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/archive/59642 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located south of Twin Lakes, Colorado in Lake and Chaffee Counties. A portion of the project is located within a Colorado Roadless area. | |||||
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Wandering Prospector AML Safety Closure CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/17/2025 |
Expected:10/2025 |
06/2026 |
Cullen Lapointe 413 325-7486 Cullen.Lapointe@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposed safety closures of open pit shafts or open adits at abandoned or inactive mine sites. Openings would be closed with backfill, plugs, polyurethane foam, grates, or bulkhead construction. Each of the five sites is a small surface area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68405 |
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| Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Lake. LEGAL - T8S, R80W, Section 23; T11S, R80W, Section 1; T12S, R81W, Section 27. Five sites on Leadville Ranger District - see map. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Pikes Peak 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 |
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Pikes Peak Vegetation Management and Restoration Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2025 |
Expected:09/2026 | 09/2026 |
Amber Wyndham 719-553-1514 Amber.Wyndham@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest is proposing a combination of vegetation treatments and prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuel loading and fire intensity while enhancing forest health and resiliency across the Pikes Peak Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66359 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, El Paso, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area is located within Douglas, El Paso and Teller Counties on the Pikes Peak Ranger District. | |||||
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USAFA Farish Recreation Area Road SUP CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2022 |
Expected:06/2024 |
06/2024 |
Jessica Javernick 719-553-1504 jessica.javernick@usda.gov |
| Description: Renew a SUP for use and maintenance of FS309 and to add a new small section of road that is encroaching NFS lands around Grace Lake. A sign and buried electric wire is also included in the previous SUP
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/62545 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - 6th PM T12S R68W sections 16 and 17. Around Farish Recreation Area and FSR309. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Salida 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 |
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Bootleg Campground Decommission CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Lisa Mellick 719-530-3976 lisa.mellick@usda.gov |
| Description: The Bootleg Campground site furnishings were proposed for removal however, this proposal is cancelled at this time and would be evaluated at a later date.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/archive/64759 |
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| Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Sec. 26, T. 15 S., R. 79 W., 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. County Road 162, near the Chalk Creek TH of the Colorado Trail. | |||||
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North Cottonwood Trailhead Expansion Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2025 |
Expected:10/2025 |
07/2026 |
Gabriel Hobson 530-258-5162 gabriel.hobson@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to reconfigure existing trailhead parking area to add parking and vault toilet.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67917 |
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| Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - T13S, R79W, Sec 31. North Cottonwood Trailhead (NFSR 365). | |||||
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Road Use Permit SAL1138 NFSR375 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/26/2025 | 08/2025 |
Kevin Held 000-000-0000 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposed special use authorization to use FS Road 375 during a winter wildlife closure period to access a private inholding. Applicant would drive 1.2 miles for occasional use. No snowplowing or road maintenance is proposed.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67524 |
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| Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - 6th P. M., T. 13 S., R. 78 W., sec. 5, SW1/4, sec. 8, W1/2, sec. 17, NW1/4. Northeast of Buena Vista in the Fourmile Area along FS375. | |||||
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Special Uses - Monarch Mtn Ski Area Exit Road Parking Expansion and Boulder Removal CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Thomas Skaja 719-530-3978 thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to expand parking along exit road and clean up ski trail edges by removing boulders that are currently stacked on the side of the trails. At proponents request this project is now on hold and will be pursued at a later time.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67692 |
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| Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM, T 49 N, R 6 E, Section 7, 8, 17, and 18. Monarch Mountain Ski Area east of Salida, Colorado. | |||||
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Special Uses - Monarch Mtn at the Crest Ski Area Storage Building and Viewing Platform CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2025 |
Expected:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
Thomas Skaja 719-530-3978 thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to amend special use permit to construct a 2-bay storage building in parking area, fireproof tram building and upgrade existing viewing platform.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/67691 |
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| Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - NMPM, T. 49 N., R. 6 E., Sec. 17. Monarch Pass east of Salida, Colorado. | |||||
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State of Colorado Private Mobile Radio Communication Site CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/10/2023 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kevin Held 719-458-7751 Kevin.Held@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend State of Colorado's existing special use authorization. Their proposal is to remove/decommission the existing 50-foot guyed tower and 25-foot self-supported tower and replace them with a 40-foot self-supported tower.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/archive/64212 |
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| Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 49 N., R. 6 E., sec. 20, New Mexico P. M., Colorado,. Top of Monarch Pass at existing communications site east of Highway 50. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, San Carlos 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 |
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Jade Communications Fiber Optic Install CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 08/05/2024 | 10/2024 |
Francisco Castillo 435-636-3336 francisco.j.castillo@usda.gov |
| Description: To install fiber optic line in the State Highway 12 right-of-way within the town limits of Cucharas, CO. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Huerfano. LEGAL - Sec. 14, T.10S., R.78S., 6th PM. Right-of-way of State Highway 12 in Cucharas, CO. | |||||
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Locke Park Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management - Land acquisition |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/08/2023 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2025 |
Expected:10/2025 |
10/2025 |
Sean Hines 719-530-3974 sean.hines@usda.gov |
| Description: Equal value land exchange of 94 acres of federal land for 120 acres of private land between the US Forest Service and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/projects/63709 |
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| Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont. LEGAL - T46N, R12E, Sec.5 N.M.P.M; T20S, R70W, Sec. 29, 31, 32 6th P.M.,. Federal parcel is 3.5 miles west of Hillside, CO; private parcel is on the south side of Locke Park at the headwaters of Newlin Creek. | |||||
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Special Uses Permit Reissuances. Expired Existing Permits CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 | 01/2012 |
Jessica Javernick 719-269-8703 jjavernick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an existing or expired special use authorization when the only changes are administrative. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo. San Carlos Ranger District. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, South Park 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 |
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Braun Access Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/10/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
09/2025 |
Francisco Castillo 435-636-3336 francisco.j.castillo@usda.gov |
| Description: To authorize the continued use of a historic route, stemming from Forest Service Road (FSR) 659 (Beaver Creek) to private property parcels R0035346 and R0023142. This would be the permitting of a route on NFS lands that is approximately 842-feet in l | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - sections 29 and 32, Township 8 South, Range 77 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Route spurring from the Beaver Creek Road (FRS 659) adjacent to the Lower and Upper Rhodus Placers. | |||||
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Denver Water 11 Mile Road Maintenance Road Use Permit CE |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/14/2021 |
Expected:10/2024 |
11/2024 |
Josh Voorhis 970-638-4516 joshua.voorhis@usda.gov |
| Description: To issue a Road Use Permit to Denver Water for routine maintenance of Forest Service Road 96, 11 Mile Canyon Road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The road to access 11 Mile Canyon runs southwest from Lake George, Colorado in Park County. | |||||
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Indian Paintbrush Access Roads CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Francisco Castillo 435-636-3336 francisco.j.castillo@usda.gov |
| Description: Provide adequate access for the reasonable use and enjoyment for one of the proponents private properties. Provide emergency, but not casual use, access for three other identified routes around another property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Section 3, 4, and 5, Township 13 South, Range 72 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Private property known as the Indian Paintbrush Ranch and a property to the East. | |||||
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Rockingham Lode Access Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2022 |
Expected:08/2025 |
08/2025 |
Francisco Castillo 435-636-3336 francisco.j.castillo@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposal to bring in an unauthorized/historic route. This route was mis-identified in the 80s as being covered in an easement as pre-scribed by a Park County resolution. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Section 3, Township 9 South, Range 78 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Proposal is located to the South of Park County 8 outside the Town of Alma. | |||||
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South Park Vegetation Management EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2025 |
Expected:10/2026 | 10/2026 |
Amber Wyndham 719-553-1514 Amber.Wyndham@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest is proposing a combination of vegetation treatments and prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuel loading and fire intensity while enhancing forest health and resiliency across the South Park Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68189 |
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| Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Teller. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South Park Ranger District in Park and Teller Counties. | |||||
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, South Platte 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 |
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CORE, EOS Mills Distribution Line Rebuild CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2023 |
Expected:02/2025 |
04/2025 |
Nathanael Berry Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) is proposing to rebuild approximately 3.14 miles of 12.47Y/7.2 kilovolt (kV), single-phase overhead distribution line as approximately 4.16 miles of underground and 0.20 mile of rebuilt overhead line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - 6 P.M. R72W, T8S, sec. 12 and 13; 6 P.M., R71W, T8S, sec. 5, 7, 8, and 18. EOS Mills Area along NFSR549. | |||||
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CORE, Happy Top Distribution Line Rebuild CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/17/2023 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: Temporary construction permit for removing 2.63 miles of overhead lines and rebuilding as 3.02 miles of 12.47Y/7.2 kV, single-phase underground distribution line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - sec. 30, 31, 32, 33, T7S, R72W, 6 P.M. Happy Top Summer Home Group and PCR 64. | |||||
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Gill Trail Improvement Project CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2025 |
Expected:06/2025 | 07/2025 |
Erin Reid 719-748-3869 erin.reid@usda.gov |
| Description: This project will focus on addressing the severe degradation of NFST 610 and improve access to the South Platte River for recreation. Work will include trail maintenance, construction, stabilization of existing and new trail alignments. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas, Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beginning Termini Jefferson County Rd 126 at Cheesman Canyon TH and Ending Termini at National Forest System Road #211.O. | |||||
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SPT1014, Buffalo Creek Gun Club, Inc. Permit Renewal EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 | 08/2025 |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: The project is to issue a special use permit to Buffalo Creek Gun Club, INC. for operating and maintaining a shooting range. The new permit would expand the area under permit from 47 acres to 148 acres. New facilities would be built by the permittee. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - 6th P.M., T8S., R71W., secs. 19 and 20. Buffalo Creek area, North of Wellington Lake. | |||||
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SPT1026 Caza Partners LLC Road Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/06/2025 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a temporary permit for road permit under a term of five years to Caza Partners LLC to temporarily cure an encroachment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 6th PM, T6S., R74W., sec 29. | |||||
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SPT1035, Denver Water Conduit 20 repair. CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a temporary construction permit for Denver Water to reestablish a stable slope, a new retaining wall, and road edge to maintain earth cover over Conduit 20. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - 6 P.M., T7S., R69W., sec. 5. Waterton Canyon. | |||||
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SPT1060, Meis Special Use Road Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 | 07/2025 |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed action is to build a special use permit road .44 miles in length for the proponent to use for accessing private property. The total acreage under permit is .8 acres. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - 6th P.M., T11S., R70W., sec 03, NW 1/4. Teller County, 39.12144, -105.20892. | |||||
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SPT253, Amendment #2, CPW Road Expansion CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 | 07/2025 |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed action is to amend the SPT253 permit so that Colorado Parks and Wildlife may expand the scale and scope of their special use permit road SPT253. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - 6th PM, T6S., R72W., sec 14., SE 1/4. Northwest of Staunton State Park. | |||||
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Trumbull Denver Water Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 | 07/2025 |
James Pilsmaker 303-275-5628 james.pilsmaker@usda.gov |
| Description: Include approx. 111 acres of non-NFS land in prescribed burning operations in order to improve outcomes and reduce hazardous fuels (will include a Wyden agreement). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Denver Water lands near County Road 67, Sugar Creek, South Platte River corridor and Hatch Creek. | |||||
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Tuscan Road Access Permit Issuance CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/06/2022 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Nathanael Berry 303-275-5645 Nathanael.Berry@usda.gov |
| Description: The proponent is requesting a permit to maintain and improve a road .7 miles in length and fifteen feet in width. The permit term would be for twenty years. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - South Platte Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - 6th P.M., R70W, T9S, sec.15, SE1/4. One half mile East of Trumbull. | |||||
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