Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2022 to 03/31/2022
White River 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
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Rifle Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Sopris 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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White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/30/2020  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Michael Braudis
970-404-3153
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: White River National Forest (WRNF) Master Special Use Permit Reissuance to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the operation and maintenance of 16 existing SNOTEL sites and 12 Snow Courses
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58579
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Summit. LEGAL - Multiple locations across the forest within Dillon, Eagle-Holy Cross, Blanco and Aspen-Sopris Ranger Disrricts. Multiple locations across the forest.
Realignment of FSR 747 Wearyman Road Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/15/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		06/2022 Melvin Woody
970-874-6661
melvin.woody@usda.gov 
Description: Construct a minor realignment of approximately 100 feet of FSR 747 Wearyman Road. The project would involve moving the road prism upslope just south of a large rock which is currently confining the road next to the streambed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60978
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located along Wearyman Creek and FSR747 - Wearyman Road, east, northeast of Red Cliff, Colorado in T6S, R80W, Section 15, 6th P.M.
White River Aspen Management Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/19/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		06/2022 Shelby Limberis
970-827-5161
shelby.limberis@usda.gov 
Description: The WRNF is proposing to conduct vegetation management activities (mechanical and prescribed fire) within forest stands that contain aspen. Management would improve the resiliency of aspen forests to disturbance agents and improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59419
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Treatments could occur in forests containing aspen that area within Forest Plan Management Areas 4.2, 4.23, 4.3, 4.32, 5.12, 5.13, 5.4, 5.41, 5.42, 5.43, 5.5, 7.1, 8.21, 8.25, and 8.32.
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White River 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
Berlaimont Estates Road Improvement Project
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 09/25/2020  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Leanne Veldhuis
970-471-1796
leanne.veldhuis@usda.gov 
Description: The Proposed Action would authorize Berlaimont to improve those existing segments of NFSR 774 and 780 as they lead up to the southeastern corner of the Berlaimont property from local public roads in Edwards.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50041
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - The project is within Sections 20, 29, 32, and 33 of Township 4 South, Range 82 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado. Located north of Interstate 70 in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado. accessed by National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 774 and 780.
Camp Hale Restoration and Enhancement Project
EIS
 - Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Melvin Woody
970-874-6661
melvin.woody@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of action is to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River, maintain or improve recreation opportunities and facilities, and conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46121
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Township 7S, Range 80W, Sect. 3, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. The project area is located in the Camp Hale area, south of Red Cliff, and north of Tennessee Pass.
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White River National Forest,   East Zone/Dillon 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
Golden Horseshoe Trail Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		06/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal from Summit County to construct approximately 5.40 miles of multi-use non-motorized trails on National Forest System Lands within the Golden Horseshoe Special Use Permit (SUP) boundary.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60148
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located within the special use permit boundary (Golden Horseshoe) that is issued to Summit County Government.
Grizzly Peak Landslide Phase I Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/07/2021  10/2021 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Placement and grading of material from the Grizzly Peak landslide to re-contour an embankment and decommission an unauthorized non-system road on National Forest system lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60920
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North side of Highway 6 about 0.6 miles from the A-Basin Ski Resort base area near the Last Chance Lot.
Hummingbird Road 4" Natural Gas Line
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		06/2022 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Replacing 150' of 50-year old 2-inch steel natural gas line with a 4-inch polyethylene natural gas line across two slivers of NFS lands along Hummingbird Road to provide adequate service to community.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60655
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed action crosses two slivers of NFS lands located along Hummingbird Road in Breckenridge, CO.
Lake Hill Communications Site AT&T FirstNet Microwave Antenna
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Installation, operation, and maintenance of a 6'-diameter microwave antenna associated with FirstNet on the existing AT&T tower at the Lake Hill Communications Site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60985
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Hill Communications Site located off the Dillon Dam Road about 1 mile southwest of the intersection with Highway 6 in the Town of Dillon.
Ruby Ranch Fuels Reduction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management  Completed  Actual: 10/14/2021  06/2022 Kathleen Gray
970-401-1983
kathleen.gray@usda.gov 
Description: A proposed fuels reduction project to reduce the risks and repercussions of a wildfire escaping the Eagles Nest Wilderness and posing a threat to community safety and private and public infrastructure.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59751
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness adjacent to the Ruby Ranch subdivision in Silverthorne, Colorado.
Surprise Trail Reconstruction Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		06/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Reconstruction of approximately 1.5 miles of the Surprise Lake Trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This segment is extremely steep and is causing resource damage and soil erosion.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60789
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area on the Dillon Ranger District.
Swan Mountain Project
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 10/15/2021  		Expected:06/2022
  		06/2022 Ashley Nettles
970-262-3457
ashley.nettles@usda.gov 
Description: Proposed activities include a mixture of fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, stream improvement, transportation improvement and trail enhancements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60771
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Swan Mountain Project encompasses approximately 12,300 acres of National Forest System lands in and around Swan Mountain, Soda Creek, and the Swan River.
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White River National Forest,   East Zone/Holy Cross 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
Gypsum Creek Bridge Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/27/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Marcus Dreux
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@usda.gov 
Description: Xcel Energy has proposed to replace a bridge over Gypsum Creek at the Cottonwood-Gypsum Creek Rd intersection to accommodate maintenance vehicle weight. This non-Forest System Road provides access to Xcel Transmission Lines and private land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60999
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec 16, 6S, 85W, 6th PM.
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Avon-to-Gilman Electric (115-kV) Transmission Line
EA
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/03/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		06/2022 Carole Huey
970-945-3219
carole.l.huey@usda.gov 
Description: Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.4 miles of National Forest System Lands
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57224
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Townships 5 South - 81 West and 6 South - 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado. The right-of-way would run southeasterly from the substation in the Avon / Eagle-Vail area, through the town of Minturn, and terminate at the substation just above Gilman.
Mill Creek Trail Reroute, Vail Uphill Trail and North Trail Connector Construction Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2022  		Expected:04/2022  06/2022 Calen Orlowski
7195303953
calen.orlowski@usda.gov 
Description: The Mill Creek Trail Reroute creates a new trail to allow for the full restorative potential for the Mill Creek road project. The Vail Uphill trail creates a new summer uphill trail on Vail Ski Area. North Trail Connector connects the North Trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61186
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Mill Creek Trail and Vail Uphill Trail are within Vail Resorts Ski Area Boundary. The North Trail Connector is located on the north side of I-70 near the Town of Vail.
USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Site
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/29/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Marcus Dreux
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@usda.gov 
Description: The USGS is proposing three temporary weather station sites on Holy Cross Ranger District. Each temporary site will consist of a 10 foot high weather station and an 8 foot by 9 foot weighing scale snow sensor with minimal soil disturbance.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61014
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chicago Ridge Site SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of S5 T7S R79W Ptarmigan Site NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of S30 T6S R79W Homestake Site SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of S6 T7S R80W.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Aspen 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
Aspen Valley Land Trust (Chapmin Wright Marble Basecamp)Access Route
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: The project is to authorize use and maintenance of roughly 60 feet of an existing 2 track, 10-foot-wide route to the subject parcel located along the Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61161
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec.19, T.11 S., R. 87 W., 6th PM, Gunnison County. Located in the immediate vicinity of North Lost Trail Creek Trailhead, off of Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315). The egress/ingress route is located at the ford for Lost Trail Creek, along the Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315).
Mountain Comm #SOP371 Sunlight Peak Powerline Line Burial
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: This project will replace the existing overhead power line supply with a buried power supply. A buried conduit and line system will be installed from the existing power pole to facilities operate under Sunlight Peak Communications Site Lease #SOP371.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60163
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 19, T.7 S., R. 89 W., 6th PM, Garfield Co.; Sunlight Peak Designated Communications Site. Top of designated communications site on Sunlight Peak in Garfield Co.
Snowmass Wildlife Center and Ski Patrol Headquarters Replacement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/25/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		07/2022 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Aspen Skiing Company has proposed to remove and replace the 'Elk Camp Wildlife Center and Ski Patrol Headquarters' at Snowmass Mountain Resort.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60687
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed location is within the Special Use Permit area for Snowmass Mountain Resort, approx. same location as the existing structure.
Valley View Ajax, LLC Winter Over-the-Snow Access
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of an authorization to make motorized over-the-snow travel for residential purposes within an area closed to winter motorized use except by permit per the 2011 Travel Management Decision
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61237
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project occurs primarily within the areas commonly referred to as McFarlane Gulch/ Loushin's on Richmond Ridge, Aspen Mountain on groomed and maintained routes of Aspen Mountain Powder Tours.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Blanco 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
Hill Creek C&H Livestock Facility
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/06/2020  		Expected:03/2022
  		06/2022 Mary Cunningham
970-878-5015
mary.cunningham@usda.gov 
Description: This project involves the construction of a corral with loading chute and a small 'beef pasture' (7 ac) for livestock ingress and egress to the Hill Creek C&H grazing allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59084
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located T 2 S, R 90 W, Section 7 Accessible by Rio Blanco County Road 10, Peltier Trailhead Parking Lot.
Yellowjacket Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/20/2020  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Christopher McDonald
970-625-6856
christopher.mcdonald@usda.gov 
Description: The Blanco Ranger District is proposing approximately 2,300 acres of vegetation management activities within the Wilson Park, Sawmill Mountain and Ellison Mountain area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57654
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Sec. 1-3, 10-15, 22-27, 34-36, T2N, R92W; Sec. 4-9, 17-20, 26-36, T2N, R91W; Sec. 1-3 and 12, T1N, R92W; Sec. 1-17, 20-24, 26-29, 32-34, T1N, R91W; Sec. 7, 18, 19 T1N, R90W, Rio Blanco Co. Proposed management activities would occur approximately 16 miles east-northeast of Meeker, Colorado within the vicinity of Wilson Park, Sawmill Mountain and Ellison Mountain,.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Rifle 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
Braun Hut System - Permit Renewal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/18/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Braun Hut System permit renewal for a new (10) year term. No changes to the use or intensity.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60979
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within Pitkin and Gunnison Counties.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Sopris 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
El Jebel Administrative Site, Upper Parcel, Conveyance Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2016
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2022 Jennifer Schuller
970-404-3163
Jennifer.Schuller@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to convey a 30 acre parcel of land, & associated water rights/ mineral estate pursuant to the Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 P.L. 109-54; 16 U.S.C. 580d note, as amended by P.L. 112-74,Title IV, Sec.421.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50663
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian T. 8 S., R. 87 W. N1/2 of Sec. 3, NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec. 4. The Upper Parcel is approximately 30 acres and consists of three residences, one mobile home pad, horse pastures.
Redstone to McClure Pass Trail
EA
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2021  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Shelly Grail
970-404-3155
shelly.grail@usda.gov 
Description: Pitkin County has proposed a native surface trail connecting Redstone with McClure Pass. The 5 mile section of trail on NFS would lie within the CDOT right of way or along the historic wagon road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56913
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along CDOT Highway 133 right of way between Redstone and McClure or along historic wagon route.
Schlumberger Recreation Residence
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/30/2021  11/2021 Mary Flynn
970-404-3173
mary.flynn@usda.gov 
Description: The Recreation Residence has been impacted by water and sediment from erosion. To mitigate this problem, a berm would be built to divert water away from the cabin.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60820
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 8S, Range 85W, Section 25; Near Kobey Park and Cow Camp on the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.
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