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Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

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In Progress 1 Completed 238 Cancelled 31
Decision Memo 214 Environmental Assessment 47 Environmental Impact Statement 9
269 with documents 73 with comments page
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 5/5/2026
Around Farish Recreation Area and FSR309 · El Paso, Colorado

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

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/20/2022
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jessica.javernick@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th PM T12S R68W sections 16 and 17
Environmental Assessment · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 4/22/2026
South Park Ranger District in Park and Teller Counties. · Park; Teller, Colorado

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.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
10/2025 (Estimated)
Comment Period
06/2026 (Estimated)
10/2026 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amber Wyndham · Amber.Wyndham@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 4/22/2026
Monarch Pass east of Salida, Colorado · Chaffee, Colorado

Proposal to amend special use permit to construct a 2-bay storage building in parking area, fireproof tram building and upgrade existing viewing platform.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/24/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNMPM, T. 49 N., R. 6 E., Sec. 17
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 4/20/2026
Various locations west of La Veta and Rye, Colorado see recreation map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/psicc/recreation · Custer; Huerfano; Las Animas, Colorado

Proposal to install 1,500 Gal concrete holding vault tanks at camp host sites in the Purgatoire, Ophir, Bear and Blue Lakes Campgrounds on the San Carlos District. Project canceled. Individual sites will be revisited after cultural review.

Recreation managementFacility management
Scoping Start
12/15/2023
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
2840 Kachina Drive · Arthur.Ellege@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 12/5/2025
Monarch Mountain Ski Area east of Salida, Colorado · Chaffee, Colorado

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 cancelled.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/24/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNMPM, T 49 N, R 6 E, Section 7, 8, 17, and 18
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/24/2025
Twin Lakes area south of Leadville, CO · Lake, Colorado

Proposal for a single connector trail on the east side of Twin Lakes.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
10/01/2024
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kate Demorest · kate.demorest@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 11S, R 80W, Sections 17, 19 and T 11S, R 81W, Section 24
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 8/13/2025
South of Leadville and east of Highway 24 along Weston Pass Road · Lake, Colorado

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.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/10/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P. M., T. 10 S., R. 79 W., sec. 27, NW1/4
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 8/7/2025
Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass · Lake, Colorado

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

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/25/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Deborah Kill · deborah.kill@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S, R80W, Secs 10SE1/4, 11SW1/4, 14NW1/4 and 15
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 8/5/2025
Northeast of Granite and Highway 24 · Chaffee, Colorado

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.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/24/2025
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P. M., T. 11 S., R. 79 W., sec. 28, S1/2, sec. 33, NW1/4
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/5/2025
Top of Monarch Pass at existing communications site east of Highway 50 · Chaffee; Gunnison, Colorado

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.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/10/2023
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 49 N., R. 6 E., sec. 20, New Mexico P. M., Colorado,
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 4/19/2025
County Road 162, near the Chalk Creek TH of the Colorado Trail · Chaffee, Colorado

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.

Recreation managementFacility management
Scoping Start
10/01/2023
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Mellick · lisa.mellick@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 26, T. 15 S., R. 79 W., 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 3/27/2025
Proposed road is located off of FSR357 right when you enter the north end of section 5 · Teller, Colorado

Construction, Use and Maintenance of a new road to access private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/26/2022
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jessica.javernick@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P. M.,T12S, R69W Sec's 5 and 6
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/26/2025
NFSR 203 begins ~5 miles south of Poncha Springs, Colorado, 2 miles west of US Highway 285 at Mears Junction. The legal location of this project is T48N, R79W, Section 23. · Chaffee, Colorado

NFSR 203 lies adjacent to Poncha Creek causing impacts to riparian resources and public safety. This project is canceled because it will be incorporated into nearby safety and reclamation actions and no longer requires a separate analysis.

Road management
Scoping Start
06/21/2021
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Aaron Lamp · aaron.m.lamp@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 2/7/2025
South of Salida on NFSR108, north of Methodist Mountain. · Chaffee, Colorado

Proposal to amend permit to remove and replace a wooden powerline pole at 38.474965, -106.002925 with a taller pole and run an underground primary 1440 Volt line. The line will be buried under National Forest System Road 108.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/06/2023
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNew Mexico P. M., T. 49 N., R. 6 E., sec. 29, NW1/4
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 2/7/2025
6th PM T. 50 N., R. 10 E., Sec. 1, W1/2 NE1/4 and N1/2 SW1/4 and Sec. 2, NE1/4 SE1/4 · Fremont, Colorado

Salida Ranger District has received a proposal from private property owner, Jeffery Martin to obtain a special use permit for use and maintenance of a road to serve as private motorized access his private property on National Forest System lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/13/2021
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janine.l.prout@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SAL1026 SUP for Road UseDecision Signed Date: 10/18/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th PM T. 50 N., R. 10 E., Sec. 1, W1/2 NE1/4 and N1/2 SW1/4 and Sec. 2, NE1/4 SE1/4
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 1/24/2025
Approximately 0.4 miles north along FSR 543 from FSR 550, approximately 0.5 miles north of the Buffalo Creek Campground, approx. 8.5 miles SW of Buffalo Creek, Colorado. · Jefferson, Colorado

Replace a failing wooden bridge on NFSR 543 over Buffalo Creek with a concrete three-sided structure.

Road management
Scoping Start
10/02/2024
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115 · Phillip.Krieble@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 Section 15, Township 8 South, Range 71 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Jefferson County, Colorado
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 1/15/2025
South of Salida on Methodist Mountain · Chaffee; Fremont; Saguache, Colorado

Proposal to issue permit to Fremont/Methodist Tower Users Group for use and maintenance of an existing administrative portion of NFSR 108 for access and maintenance at the Fremont and Methodist Mtn Communication Site

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/01/2023
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Authorization SAL1046 FLPMA Rd Permit FSR108Decision Signed Date: 01/14/2025
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/6/2024
Along the Missouri Gulch trail #1469 within Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, near milepost 1 at approximately 10,800-feet and milepost 2, at about 11,800 feet · Chaffee, Colorado

Due to an avalanche in 2019 and a landslide in 2022, trail realignment and/or reconstruction are necessary to locate the trail in a sustainable location away from a waterway. Rerouting or reconstruction of up to 3/4 of a mile trail are proposed.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
07/20/2023
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Gutierrez · christopher.gutierrez@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R80W Sections 19, 30
Rampart Fuel Break Completed
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 10/31/2024
The South Platte and Pikes Peak Ranger Districts would construct a fuel break along the Dump Road, Highway 67, and Rampart Range Road. · Douglas; El Paso, Colorado

The purpose of this project is to establish and reinforce fuel breaks along roads in high priority areas to reduce the hazard of high-severity wildfires in communities neighboring the project area.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
07/21/2023
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marlena Polkow · Marlena.Polkow@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District; South Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S R69W S26,27,34,35; T8S R69W S1-3,10,11,14,22,23,26,27,34,35; T9S R69W S2,3,9-11,15,16,21,26-28,34-36; T10S R69W S1,12; T10S R68W S6,7,18; T11S R68W S8,17,20,29,32; T12S R68W S4,5,8; T13S R68W S2,3
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 9/26/2024
Intersects with Teller County Road 78/Painted Rocks Road northwest of Woodland Park, CO. · Teller, Colorado

Issue road use special use permit to new owner to use and maintain approx. 150 foot driveway to access private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/02/2023
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kimberly Wilkes · Kimberly.Wilkes@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
PPK865 Mercer Driveway Road PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 11 S, R 69 W, Section 7, 6 P.M.
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 9/23/2024
Buffalo Creek Work Center on County Road 126, Buffalo Creek CO; SW  Section 31, Township 7 South, Range 70 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Jefferson County, Colorado. · Jefferson, Colorado

Construct new office space (~3,212 sq. ft.) and additional engine bay space (~516 sq.ft.) on the existing Engine Storage building. The total area of disturbance would be approx. 0.8 acre, all within the work center site.

Facility management
Scoping Start
06/14/2024
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Phillip Krieble · Phillip.Krieble@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 9/21/2024
Avalanche Trailhead (CR 306), Denny Creek Trailhead (CR 306), and Coaldale Campground (FS 6.2A) · Chaffee; Fremont, Colorado

Install new vault toilet building at the Denny Creek and Avalanche Trailheads and two new vault toilet buildings in Coaldale Campground. Existing toilet buildings at these sites would additionally be decommissioned and removed.

Facility management
Scoping Start
12/21/2023
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
2840 Kachina Drive · Phillip.Krieble@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance
2024 Salida RD Toilet Replacements Denny Creek TrailheadDecision Signed Date: 03/18/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionDenny Creek TH(T14S, R80W, Sec 21), Avalanche TH (T14S R80W Sec 24) Coaldale Campground (T47N, R11E, Sec 7)
Environmental Assessment · Salida Ranger District · updated 9/21/2024
South east of Poncha Springs, Colorado · Chaffee, Colorado

Proposal to amend the existing permit issued to Xcel Energy to approve actions to rebuild the existing transmission line. The BLM is lead agency. https://eplanning.blm.gov

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/27/2022
Comment Period
08/08/2023
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Janine Prout · janine.l.prout@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
XCEL ENERGY%u2019S CIRCUIT 9811 115KV TRANSMISSION LINE REBUILDDecision Signed Date: 07/01/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 9/18/2024
Located at the Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center approximately 15miles east of Hartsel, Colorado. · Park, Colorado

Trail alignment and improvements to meet Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG) to allow more access to assistive devices. This work would seek to increase tread width and incorporate more passing and resting zones along trail.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
07/19/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Erin Reid · erin.reid@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/11/2024
Line 9255 is located along US Highway 24 from Otero Tap station to Twin Lakes to Malta Substation. Line 9254/9257 starts south of Leadville and runs north to the Climax Substation & Robinson on CO-91. · Chaffee; Lake, Colorado

This project originally planned to occur on National Forest lands is cancelled and a new project that includes transmission line rebuild proposals on both National Forest and BLM lands will be posted at a later date.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/14/2022
Comment Period
11/16/2022
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Max Forgensi · justin.forgensi@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 9/11/2024
T51N, R7E, Sec 14 - Brown%u2019s Creek TH T48N, R8E, Sec 7 - Shirley Site T15S, R80W, Sec 33 - Grizzly TH T13S, R79W, Sec 31 - N Cottonwood TH T14S, R80W, Sec 30 - Ptarmigan Lake TH · Chaffee, Colorado

There is a need to increase parking capacity at existing trailheads to provide for increasing visitor use and to provide opportunities for users with different space requirements. The project changed to three trailheads.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/21/2021
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Aaron Lamp · aaron.m.lamp@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
FY21 Trailhead Expansions Ptarmagin, Grizzly and Brown's CreekDecision Signed Date: 02/09/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/11/2024
South side of Twin Lakes near Dexter Cabin · Lake, Colorado

FS proposes to install a 5'x5', prefabricated bat condo to provide a suitable maternity roosting site and subsequently exclude bats from roosting in the Dexter cabin.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
03/14/2022
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeni Windorski · jeni.windorski@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 8/27/2024
National Forest System lands within the Pikes Peak Ranger District · Douglas; El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Management actions to reduce impacts to the natural environment from dispersed camping and improve camping experiences for the public.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/27/2022
Comment Period
06/2023 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
09/2023 (Estimated)
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Samantha Gooch · Samantha.Gooch@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 8/27/2024
Forest Service Land Jurisdiction on the South Park Ranger District · Park; Teller, Colorado

Recreation project that will focus on improving the natural environment and providing better dispersed camping experiences for the public.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/27/2022
Comment Period
06/2023 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
09/2023 (Estimated)
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeremy Schoonover · jeremy.schoonover@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Comanche Ranger District · updated 8/7/2024
One mile west on Highway 160 from Andrix Colorado to County Road 213, (or eight miles east of Highway 160 and Highway 109 intersection, located 2 miles north of Kim · Las Animas, Colorado

Install 3,400 ft of 1 � inch water pipeline from existing solar well in Mesa view allotment into Palmona Allotment to provide better distribution of livestock.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/03/2022
Comment Period
11/02/2022
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nancy Brewer · nancy.brewer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSE � of Section 19 and NW � of Section 29, T32S, R51W
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 7/29/2024
NFST #645, #173, #684 · Park, Colorado

The proposed trail expansion project on National Forest System Trail (NFST) #645 Sheep Creek (Non-Motorized) to connect to NFST #684 Twelve Mile Lake (Non-Motorized) will provide increase quality of user experience and decrease user conflicts.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
07/05/2024
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Erin Reid · Erin.Reid@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/29/2024
On Forest Service Road 110 (Halfmoon Road) at the Mount Massive Trailhead · Lake, Colorado

This project proposes to replace an existing culvert on Forest Service Road 110 (Halfmoon Road) that crosses Halfmoon Creek at the Mount Massive trailhead. This includes moving the culvert, realigning the road and trail and adjusting the parking.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementRoad managementWatershed managementClimate change adaptation
Scoping Start
06/21/2023
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janelle Valladares · janelle.valladares@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22); 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Halfmoon Aquatic Organism Passage and Road RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R81W, Sec26
Monarch Crest Duo Completed
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 6/28/2024
Located on the Monarch Crest Trail #531 at Marshall Pass, Hutchinson Cabin, and in between the Green Creek #1412 and S Fooses Creek #1776 junctions · Chaffee; Gunnison, Colorado

1.75 mile single track addition to the Monarch Crest Trail #531 connecting to Marshall Pass along with an improved trail head at Hutchinson Cabin. 0.5 mile reroute on the Monarch Crest Trail #531 north of the Green Creek junction with Monarch Crest

Recreation management
Scoping Start
08/24/2021
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Danielle Cook · danielle.cook@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
Monarch Crest Trail Realignment and Hutchinson Cabin Site ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 06/18/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS24,T48, 6E Marshall Extension; S2, 48N, R6E Snow Drift Reroute
Decision Memo · Gunnison Ranger District · updated 6/20/2024
20-30 Miles East of Gunnison, Colorado. Gunnison Ranger District and Salida Ranger District, PSICC NF · Chaffee; Gunnison, Colorado

The physical closure of 24 abandoned, inactive mine features such as open adits and shafts which pose the greatest physical hazard to the public. The closures include actions to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/06/2023
Comment Period
02/06/2024
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Pamela Leschak · Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District; Salida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNew Mexico PM: T49N, R4E, Sec. 1; T50N, R4E, Sec. 27, 28, & 33; T49N, R5E, Sec. 3; T50N, R5E, Sec. 2, 11, 14, 26, & 34; T51N, R5E, Sec. 35.
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 6/13/2024
Features are located near the community of Alma, Kenosha Pass, Tarryall and Marksbury Gulch (China Wall), and Black Mountain in Park County. · Park, Colorado

The FS proposes to safeguard 26 abandoned mine land features on the South Park Ranger District.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/17/2024
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cullen Lapointe · Cullen.Lapointe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 8, 17, T7S, R75W; Sections 8, 10, 15, T9S, R78W; Sections 3, 10, 31, T10S, R72W; Sections 5, 6, 8, T11S, R72W; Section 28, T15W, R74W, 6th Principal Meridian
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/5/2024
near Leadville CO · Lake, Colorado

Proposal to amend Sangre De Cristo Electric Association's master permit for a new electric service connection that includes 215 feet of overhead powerline

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/18/2023
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
LDV711 Amendment #1 for Utility Service ConnectionDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P. M., T. 11 S., R. 81 W., sec. 24, NW1/4 SE1/4 and SW1/4 NE 1/4
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/3/2024
Manitou Lake Picnic Area is 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado · Teller, Colorado

Proposed improvements including replacing the bridge over the dam, raising portions of the boardwalk, repairing erosion on the dam face and on the shoreline, widening and hardening the Manitou Lake Tr, constructing hardened paths, replacing benches

Recreation management
Scoping Start
09/26/2022
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 4/16/2024
Methodist Mountain Communication site three miles east of Salida, CO. · Chaffee, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to the State of CO to build a new private mobile radio site on Methodist Mountain to include constructing a 100%u2019 tower, a concrete building & placement of 2-1000-gallon propane tanks.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/01/2022
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Authorization, SAL1052 Private Mobile RadioDecision Signed Date: 04/16/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 4/11/2024
T.14 S., R. 79 W., Secs. 19, 21, 28, & 29, T. 14 S., R. 80 W., Secs. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, & T. 14 S., R. 81 W., Secs., 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

The proposed amendment is to pull a 144 F fiber optic cable, approx. 105,000 long, 2%u201D in wide (4.8 acres) through existing conduit (installed by Federal Lands Highway Commission) within an existing right-of-way adjacent to County Road 306.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/13/2020
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Qwest Special Use Authorization AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 4/11/2024
The South Park Ranger District ranges from Lake George, CO to Fairplay, CO. Unauthorized (illegal) trails are found throughout the district, but are more concentrated in the eastern section. · Park; Teller, Colorado

There is a need to develop an adaptive approach to close and rehabilitate illegal routes (typically motorized) on the South Park Ranger District. Management actions will be selected based on the location, damage, and potential for further impacts.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/2023 (Estimated)
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Looby · Jason.Looby@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 2/6/2024
Monarch Park Campground is approx. 21-miles west of Salida, CO and approx. 14-miles northeast of Sargents, CO via Highway 50. · Chaffee, Colorado

The USFS proposes to renovate a 65-year-old campground to include rehabilitating unsustainable sites, adding sites & facilities, and adding ADA-accessibile facilities while keeping with the rustic character of semi-primitive, motorized camping.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
02/28/2023
Decision
01/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Gabriel Hobson · gabriel.hobson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo Monarch Park Campground RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 01/22/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 1/16/2024
Browns Pass Road on the South Park Ranger District. · Park, Colorado

To provide access to the Roche family thru the 5B Wildlife Closure on the Browns Pass Road.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/19/2021
Comment Period
05/24/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Francisco Castillo · francisco.j.castillo@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 24, Township 10 South, Range 78 West, 6th Principal Meridian
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 12/18/2023
Monarch Mountain Ski Area Base · Chaffee, Colorado

The Forest Service is responding to Monarch Mountains request to amend their existing SUP to build an Annex building, add garage doors to the loading dock, install an electronic entrance gate, and add a machine storage facility.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/29/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SAL984 Monarch Mountain Summer Projects Round 2Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNMPM T49N, R6E, Sec 8-7 and 17-18
Environmental Assessment · South Platte Ranger District · updated 12/15/2023
At the Dutch Fred (NFST 679) trailhead and OHV facility, off Rampart Range Road (NFSR 300). · Douglas, Colorado

Build two off road practice areas totaling 11.3 acres for OHV use in the area of the Dutch Fred trailhead, reroute part of trail. This action was previously scoped as part of "Single Track NFS Trail 770 Extension & Training Area Construction" project

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/21/2019
Comment Period
03/30/2023
Objection Period Start
07/27/2023
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Grandia · Marc.Grandia@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R69W, S2, 3, 10 & 11
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/29/2023
Approximately 200 yards off the Turquoise Nature Trail Parking Lot, in a clearing adjacent to sites 37 & 38 (the first loop) in Molly Brown Campground. · Lake, Colorado

This project proposes to build an Amphitheatre near the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail Parking lot on the PSICC. The Amphitheatre will provide seating for approximately 40 people and a stage for presenters to offer interpretive talks to the public.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
08/10/2023
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Joan Veilleux · Joan.Veilleux@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
Decision Memo Turquoise Lake AmphitheatreDecision Signed Date: 11/29/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S R80W Sec 17
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 11/24/2023
See additional project information and maps for proposed locations of project activities. · Custer; Fremont; Huerfano; Pueblo, Colorado

In order to address the threat of landscape-scale wildfire in the Wet Mountains, the FS proposes to increase the defensibility of potential control features, such as roads & trails, by reducing fuels mechanically, with hand treatments, and Rx fire.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementFuels management
Scoping Start
11/21/2021
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dennis Page · dennis.page@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo Wet Mountains Potential Control LocationsDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 11/21/2023
The unpatented mining claims are found in Sections 4 and 9, T12S, R71W, 6th Principal Meridian, approximately 4.2 miles northeast of Lake George, Colorado, in Park County. · Park, Colorado

This project has been combined into the Crystal Creek MPO project and is no longer being analyzed as a separate project.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/2023 (Estimated)
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P.M., T12S, R71W, Sections 4 and 9
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 11/1/2023
T48N, R10E, Section 7; 4 miles west/southwest of Howard, Colorado, then west on County Road 4. · Fremont, Colorado

To provide access to the Rainbow Trail and the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, the FS proposes to construct approx. 0.7 miles of trail and utilize 1-mile of an existing admin-use-only route to access the RT.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/01/2021
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Danielle Cook · danielle.cook@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Decision Memo Porter Gulch Trail Access RouteDecision Signed Date: 10/30/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Cimarron Ranger District · updated 10/12/2023
5 miles northeast of Elkhart, Kansas · Morton, Kansas

The Forest Service proposes to amend a Special Use Permit (CIM 101) by allowing the proponent to install approximately 600 ft of new injection (water) line to connect their Pearson C-2 well site with their existing injection line

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/21/2022
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Putz · michelle.putz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsCimarron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionEast border Sec. 32, T34S, R41W
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 9/29/2023
The proposed project would occur around Forest Service Roads (FSR) and county roads (segments around FSR 31, FSR 223, and FSR 225) to the north U.S. Highway 24 and east of Badger Mountain. · Park, Colorado

The primary purpose of the project is to return fire to the vegetation communities within the project area which would improve timber stands, wildlife habitat, and rangeland conditions.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management
Scoping Start
07/21/2023
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marlena Polkow · Marlena.Polkow@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R72W Sections 5-8, 15-24, and 26-33; T11S R73W Sections 11-14
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/27/2023
Approximately 4 miles west of the village of Twin Lakes on US Highway 82 · Lake, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to delineate a parking area (PA) for the Black Cloud TH, which provides access to Mt Elbert by repairing the existing PA, installing buck/rail fence to mitigate off-route travel, and installing an informational kiosk.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/10/2022
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Fiorelli · james.fiorelli@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Decision Decided Date09/27/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Printer Boy Trail Cancelled
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/27/2023
T 9 S, R 80 W, Section 8; northwest of Leadville, Colorado · Lake, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to build a 0.24-mile trail from Printer Boy CG to the Belle of Colorado access road to provide a safer alternative to CR9 to access Turquoise Lake from the CG.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
09/10/2021
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Fiorelli · james.fiorelli@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 9/27/2023
Monarch Mountain Ski Area · Chaffee, Colorado

The Forest Service is responding to Monarch Mountains request to amend their existing SUP to install a double vault toilet, electrical vehicle (EV) charging station, and add improvements to the Pioneer unload ramp and retaining wall.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/28/2023
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWPM T49N, R6E, Sec 8-7, 17-18
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 8/3/2023
T. 10 S., R. 78 W., Section 7 and T. 10 S., R. 79 W., Sections 12 & 13; 6th Principal Meridian · Park, Colorado

Proposal to conduct an observational study of rare plants located near Horseshoe Mountain.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/25/2023
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Samantha Eaton Jensen · samantha.eaton@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/3/2023
Monarch Crest Tram and Store · Chaffee, Colorado

The Forest Service is responding to Monarch Mountains request to amend their existing SUP to update the main Crest facility, add an electrical volt (EV) charger, install a storage shed, repair a retaining wall and updating the tram facility.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/28/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWPM T49N, R6E, Sec 17
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/31/2023
AML features near Garfield, Boss Lake, Clover Mountain, Mount Aetna, Taylor Mountain, and Billings Lake. · Chaffee, Colorado

Twenty five former mine features pose an unsafe risk to the general public in terms of physical safety hazards. Reclamation efforts will promote growth of native plant species on previously compacted soil.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/12/2023
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT50N, R6E, Sections 5, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 33, and T51N, R6E, Sections 5, 29, 32.
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/30/2023
Barr Tr Mtn Race, Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon on Barr Tr on the east slope of Pikes Peak west of Colo Springs and the Pony Express Trail Run on trails around Rampart Reservoir east of Woodland Park · El Paso, Colorado

Re-issue 5-year recreation event permit to Pikes Peak Marathon to conduct the Barr Trail Mountain Race and the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon running races and to Pikes Peak Road Runners to conduct the Pony Express Trail Run running race.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/06/2023
Comment Period
03/06/2023
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Pikes Peak RD Recreation Event Permits 2023Decision Signed Date: 04/19/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 6/28/2023
Approximately 3 miles northeast of Buena Vista off NFSR on Fourmile Creek upstream and downstream of NFSR 375a and Sevenmile Creek near NFSR 376. · Chaffee, Colorado

The project aims to mitigate past land use impacts to stream health and function by installing structures that would restore the floodplain connection and mimick the natural driving forces of riparian vegetation and beavers.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
01/28/2022
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Krezelok · jamie.krezelok@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/27/2023
3 miles north east of Granite, Colorado · Lake, Colorado

Analyze potential effect for authorization of a special use permit for installation use and maintenance of a 80 kV deisel generator including a 8' x 8' cement pad at existing communication facility, Granite Mountain Communication Site

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/2022 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janinelprout@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P.M., T. 11 S., R. 79 W., Sec. 18 SW1/4
Decision Memo · Comanche Ranger District · updated 6/26/2023
Las Animas County, Southwest of Kim, Colorado. · Las Animas, Colorado

Reissuance of a SUP for the Kim Compressor Station - issued to Colorado Interstate Gas Company, and including a new route for buried powerline within the existing permit area

Special area management
Scoping Start
02/27/2023
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cullen Lapointe · Cullen.Lapointe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/26/2023
South of the dam at Twin Lakes Reservoir, Twin Lakes, Colorado · Lake, Colorado

The USFS is considering a proposal by CO Springs Utilities for an SUP (to replace their expired LDV 10048) to install & use a log boom to maintain water intake at their Twin lakes facility. Installation would include excavation & material hauling.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/12/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kevin Held · Kevin.Held@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 6/13/2023
Badger Flats is located just northwest of Lake George, CO · Park, Colorado

The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to the existing Forest road system within the Badger Flats management area

Recreation managementRoad management
Scoping Start
10/21/2015
Comment Period
03/10/2017
Objection Period Start
03/16/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josh Voorhis · jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 5/30/2023
The project area is located on the disused Pikeview Quarry in northwest Colorado Springs in the foothills of the Rampart Range. · El Paso, Colorado

The proposal would restore approx. 24.0 acres of NFS lands utilizing appx. 524,000 cubic yds of NFS fill material to backfill the quarry and stabilize the landslides, along with the complete revegetatation of the site by seeding and tree planting.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/11/2023
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P.M., T13S, R67W, Section 9
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 5/16/2023
NFST 1412 milepost 0.00 through 6/82; NFST 1336 10.47 through 19.63, NFST 1434 1.02 through 5.80 · Chaffee; Fremont, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to seasonally close National Forest System Trails 1412, 1336, and 1434 to all uses to protect big game winter range.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
03/09/2022
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Danielle Cook · danielle.cook@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements
Decision Decided Date05/16/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Comanche Ranger District · updated 3/2/2023
Comanche National Grassland, near Baca County Road 25 · Baca, Colorado

Forest Service is proposing to authorize the Campo Grazing Association to install 10,560 feet of 1-1/4 inch PVC water pipeline in Unit 2 of the Deweese Allotment.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/03/2022
Comment Period
11/02/2022
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nancy Brewer · nancy.brewer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34S R46W Sec 20 NW  SW  and T34s R46W Sec 28 SE  SW 
Decision Memo · Cimarron Ranger District · updated 2/2/2023
6 miles north of Elkhart at the junction of state routes 27 and 51 · Morton, Kansas

Replace the existing 100-foot guided tower (tower with guidelines) with a 100-ft free-standing, self-supported tower at the existing Forest Service Elkhart Repeater site.

Facility management
Scoping Start
11/21/2022
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Putz · michelle.putz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsCimarron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT33S, R42W, Sec 32, NW1/4
Environmental Assessment · South Platte Ranger District · updated 1/30/2023
The analysis area lies along the Districts northern boundary between the communities of Bailey and South Platte. The analysis area covers approximately 15,000 acres. · Jefferson; Park, Colorado

The South Platte Ranger District of the Pike National Forest is proposing to treat up to 10,000 forested acres in Jefferson and Park counties. The project would restore portions of the Crossons-Longview area to more historic conditions.

Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
03/14/2014
Comment Period
09/18/2014
Objection Period Start
07/16/2015
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kris Heiny · kheiny@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Municipal Watersheds; Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.7S.,R.70W.:SEC.21-29,31-36; T.7S.,R.71W.:SEC.31-36; T.7S.,R.72W.:SEC.29, 32-36; T.8S.,R.71W.:SEC.1-9,16-18; T.8S.,R.72W.:SEC.1-4,10-14,23-24
Decision Memo · Comanche Ranger District · updated 1/12/2023
Wither's trailhead, NFS road 2250 · Las Animas, Colorado

Reroute/realign less than a one mile section of the NFS Road 2250 (also known as Withers Trail/NFS Trail 1871) that travels from Withers trailhead down into Picketwire Canyon. This road would be gated and managed as a hiking trail and admin road

Road management
Scoping Start
10/28/2022
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Putz · michelle.putz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT27S, R55W, S27
Decision Memo · Comanche Ranger District · updated 10/14/2022
Near the town of Kim. Off of County Highway 160 near the junction of Highway 179 · Las Animas, Colorado

Southeast Colorado Power Assn. needs a special use permit to bury about 400 ft of underground power line from existing power pole to Kim Compressor Station transformer

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/15/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Max Forgensi · justin.forgensi@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
SE CO Power Kim Compressor Buried Distribution LineDecision Signed Date: 10/06/2022
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 32S, R 54W, NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 31
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 10/11/2022
Ponderosa Group Campground, 1-mile from the south entrance of Lake Isabel. · Custer, Colorado

The USFS proposes to replace the dysfunctional restroom facilities with two new "CXT" vault toilets. Actions would include demolition/removal of the old toilets with machinery, earthwork to dig new vaults, and removal of a few trees.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
12/29/2021
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Destiny Chapman · destiny.chapman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 10/11/2022
The overhead and buried powerlines are located on the San Carlos Ranger District. · Custer; Huerfano; Pueblo, Colorado

To reissue 46.83 acres and/or 15 miles of overhead and buried powerlines.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/05/2021
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Scott · heidi.scott@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 9/30/2022
The proposal covers both the Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Chaffee; Clear Creek; Custer; Douglas; El Paso; Fremont; Huerfano; Jefferson; Lake; Las Animas; Park; Pueblo; Teller, Colorado

Analysis of roads, trails, and areas on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest

Recreation managementRoad management
NOI in Federal Register
07/25/2016
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/25/2016
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/06/2020
Objection Period Start
11/06/2020
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jennifer DeWoody · jennifer.dewoody@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTravel Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; San Carlos Ranger District; Pikes Peak Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; South Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 7/27/2022
The project is located on the north and northwest slopes of the Pikes Peak massif, off the Pikes Peak Highway, Teller County Road 28, and NFSR 383/385, and near the Crags Campground/Trailhead. · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Hand treatments, mechanical treatments, and forest product removal to increase wildfire resilience in a critical municipal watershed and adjacent to critical infrastructure. Developed with adjacent landowner (utilities) and state agencies.

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products
Scoping Start
12/13/2021
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christian Larson · Christian.Larson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/13/2022
Greenbrier Outfitters-Gold Camp Rd, FSR 372, USAFA OAP-Crags Tr and west of Glen Cove, Enduro Ranch-Rainbow Falls and North Divide, Summit Ministries-Devils Playground Tr, Camp Elim - Rampart Res Tr · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Issue priority outfitter and guide special use permits to Greenbrier Outfitters Inc., U.S. Airforce Academy Outdoor Adventure Program and Enduro Ranch, LLC, and renew the American Christian College dba Summit Ministries Priority Permit and Camp Elim.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/15/2022
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 6/13/2022
The project is approx. 2 miles south of Salida, CO on the lower slopes of Methodist Mountain. The project boundaries are BLM Lands and the Rainbow Trail between Poncha Mountain & Silverheels Gulch. · Chaffee, Colorado

Conifer thinning & removal through mechanical treatments & prescribed burning is proposed in order to 1)diversify forest structure, 2)improve forest & watershed health, 3)improve winter range, and 4)reduce the risk of large wildfires near Salida, CO.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
05/12/2020
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stephanie Shively · sshively@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/13/2022
Adaman Club - Barr Trail and the summit of Pikes Peak; Pikes Peak Challenge - Barr Trail and the summit of Pikes Peak; Pikes Peak Ultra-roads and trails on the southeast and south slope of Pikes Pea · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Renew the AdAmAn Club, Pikes Peak Ultra and the Pikes Peak Challenge 5-year recreation event special use permits.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/17/2022
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 4/25/2022
East-Central Wet Mouintain Area · Custer; Pueblo, Colorado

Conduct Fuels and Vegetation Treatments - Designed to reduce the threat of high intensity fire and restore forest conditions.

Fuels managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
09/21/2018
Objection Period Start
07/10/2019
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Municipal Watersheds; Hfra Title I: Threatened And Endangered Species Habitat; Hfra Title Ii: Biomass
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
East-Central Wet Mountains Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/25/2022
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT21SW68S30-32,T21S69WS17,19-21,25-36,T21S70WS23-26,34-36,t22S68WS3-10,15-22,27-32,T22S69WS1-29,32-36,T23S68WS5-8,17-20,27-34,T23S69wS1-18,21-27,35-36,T23S70WS11-15,22-24,T24S68WS4-9,16-21,27,34,T24S69
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 1/13/2022
Monarch Comm. Site NMPM T49N, R6E, Section 17 · Chaffee; Gunnison, Colorado

Special uses permittee, American Towers LLC, proposes to install a standby diesel generator at this communication site. New improvements would include: 8' x 6' concrete pad; underground power/communication conduit from pad to the existing building.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/19/2021
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jessica.javernick@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SAL957 Special Use Authorization Amendment for American Tower ManagementDecision Signed Date: 10/06/2021
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 1/13/2022
The four (4) unpatented mining claims are found in portions of Section 18 and 19, T6S, R75W, 6th Principal Meridian, 11 miles northwest of Grant, Colorado, in Park County · Park, Colorado

The proponent would conduct an exploration drilling project of six 1,000-foot horizontal drill holes (HQ core, 2.5-inch ID). Drilling will occur from three drill pads; drill pads will be approximately 30feet x 40feet.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/15/2021
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S R75W S18 and S19
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 12/29/2021
Threemile Creek area near Mount Antero, 3-5 miles west/southwest of Centerville, Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

The purpose of this project is to mimic the natural fire return interval in warm, dry mixed conifer and aspen stands in order to maintain forest health, enhance wildlife habitat, and promote fire resilient forests.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
06/12/2018
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andrew White · andrew.w.white@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Threemile Creek Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 09/22/2021
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 12/22/2021
Goddard Pass on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC · Chaffee, Colorado

Forest Health (MPB) and fuel reduction project on the Salida RD in T13S, R77W, Sec. 7 & 18; T13S, R78W, Sec 13 & 24.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
03/07/2010
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sam Schroeder · sschroeder@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (10)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Goddard Forest Health and Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2010
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S, R77W, Sec 7 &18; T13S, R78W, Sec 13 & 24
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 11/8/2021
5.5 miles south-southwest of Fairplay, Colorado, on the forest boundary with the Warm Springs Ranch Subdivision. The project area includes approx. 590 acres, with treatment on 50-70%. · Park, Colorado

Conduct fuels reduction activities on approx. 415 acres using mechanical and hand thinning techniques. Activities may include product removal and pile burning.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
06/11/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Rokosh · christopher.rokosh@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 11/5/2021
5 miles northeast of Lake George, Colorado · Teller, Colorado

The operator is proposing to explore and mine for pegmatite gemstones in the Crystal Creek Mining Area near Lake George, CO. The operator will disturb appx. 0.4 acres of NFS lands, including 0.14 acres for non-system access.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/03/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land Description6PM T12S R71W S2
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 11/4/2021
At Lake George, north off of Elevenmile Canyon Road (NFSR 96); T12S, R71W, Sec. 31 · Park, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to remove an abandoned, inoperable low head dam on NFS lands in order to improve overall watershed condition and expand fish passage within the South Platte River.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
01/27/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristen Meyer · kristenemeyer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/11/2021
Monarch Mountain Ski Area · Chaffee, Colorado

The FS is considering a proposal to construct a 2,000-square foot deck near a historic lift cabin and food service station to expand their mid-mountain food and beverage services. The proposal includes adding a double vault toilet at this location.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/26/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/11/2021
Monarch Mountain Ski Area · Chaffee, Colorado

The FS is considering a proposal to install two ticketing kiosks at the base of the mountain, and, install ticket check gates or wands at six of the ski lifts. The purpose of the project is to provide easier and more efficient lift access to skiers.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/02/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/11/2021
Monarch Mountain Ski Area · Chaffee, Colorado

The FS is considering a proposal to install a 4,000-square foot metal building adjacent to the existing base-located maintenance facility to store and maintain %u201Csnowcat%u201D machines in support of skier services and mountain operations.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/25/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 7/29/2021
T46N, R12E, Sec. 5 NMPM; Junction of National Forest System Route (NFSR) 198, Lake Creek Road, and NFSR 337. · Custer, Colorado

The FS proposes to construct a trailhead with a parking area near the junction of NFSR 198 (Lake Creek) and NFSR 337 in order to maintain motorized access (that may be lost in a current land exchange) into the Sangre de Cristos.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
04/09/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Outhier · jouthier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 6/30/2021
blank · Chaffee; Custer; Douglas; El Paso; Fremont; Huerfano; Lake; Park; Teller, Colorado

Special use authroization renewals for the San Carlos, Pikes Peak, Leadville, South Park and South Platte Ranger Districts.

Special area managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
06/10/2015
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Brown · jwbrown@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; San Carlos Ranger District; Pikes Peak Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; South Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLegal description provided on attached maps.
Environmental Assessment · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 6/29/2021
Crystal Creek Mining Area of the South Park Ranger District on the Pike National Forest. · Teller, Colorado

The operator proposes to renew his Plan to explore for and mine gemstones on approximately 2 acres of NFS lands managed by the South Park Ranger District, Pike National Forest. Legal description is Section 10, T12S, R71W, 6th Principal Meridian.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/23/2021
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 10, T12S, R71W, 6th Principal Meridian.
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/28/2021
9/24/21 on Forest Road (FR) 300, 320, 314, 315, 322, 307, 307.A, 310, and Forest Trail (FT) 700, 714, 715, 723, 755. 9/25/21 (and 9/26) on FR 370, 379, 381 and FT 626, 665, 667, 668, 701, 776. · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

4-day bike race, with 2 - 3 days on Forest Service roads and trails. 9/24/21 would be in the Mt. Herman Road and Rampart Range Road area, and 9/25/21, and possibly 9/26/21, would be in the Gold Camp Road area, with up to 500 riders per day.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/10/2021
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/28/2021
Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail/FSR 322, FST 715, FST 716, and FSR 320 near Palmer Lake and Monument, CO. · El Paso, Colorado

Ultra-trail running event for elite runners with up to 125 participants on a 50-mile course/2 loops beginning on 2/16/21; a 100-mile course/4 loops beginning on 2/15/21; or a 200-mile course/8 loops beginning on 7/14/21. All courses end 6 pm 7/18/21

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/08/2021
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 6/24/2021
Along County Road 92 to Elevenmile Village near Lake George, Colorado. Township 12 S., Range 72 W., Sections 4,5,6,7 · Park, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to issue an amendment to an existing special use authorization for IREA to operate, maintain and rebuild 1.48-miles of existing overhead electrical distribution line on NFS lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/21/2021
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josh Voorhis · jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 6/8/2021
Tarryall Watershed, south of Tarryall Reservoir to Platte Springs, east of County Road 77 (Tarryall Road) to the Lost Creek Wilderness Boundary (10,365 acres total). · Park, Colorado

Expand winter habitat for sheep in the Tarryall Range using hand-thinning (lop and scatter) and prescribed fire to create openings. Treatment areas based on location data from radio-collared sheep and biologist knowledge of places used by sheep.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
03/19/2021
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristen Meyer · kristen.meyer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 6/3/2021
Twin Lakes, Colorado; T 11 S, R 80 W, sec.16 · Lake, Colorado

Cabin Cove (aka Gunderman) Cabin, built in the 1950's has a large maintenance backlog. The proposal is to place the cabin, garage and 4.9 acres of adjacent land under a Granger-Thye Special Use Permit to CFI for the maximum term.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/03/2020
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Loretta McEllhiney · lmcellhiney@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Authorization to Fancy Pants LLCDecision Signed Date: 11/12/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 4/2/2021
Deer Peak Communication Site; 6th P.M., T 23 S., R. 70 W., SE 1/4 section 14 · Custer, Colorado

The proposed amendment would authorize removal of an existing propane generator & storage tank. It would also authorize the installation of a new generator building, generator, fuel tank & electric line in the same disturbance footprint.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/10/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Baumchen · jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 3/30/2021
All three project areas are in Park County. The Gold Dust Trail is off Boreas Pass. The Rich Creek Trail is off of Weston Pass. The Beaver Creek Trail is just north of the Town of Fairplay. · Park, Colorado

This project includes trail reroutes in 3 project areas (Gold Dust, Rich Creek and Beaver Creek areas) to increase sustainability, reduce erosion and improve connectivity for the public. Trails to be rerouted include NFST 614, 616, 687 and 747.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
01/15/2021
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeremy Schoonover · jeremy.schoonover@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/17/2021
The project area is approximately 16 miles west of Buena Vista, Colorado on Cottonwood Pass near Jones Mountain. · Chaffee, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to utilize portions of a user-created trail and build new trail, where needed, to create a new NF system route to Lost Lake. The proposal includes designating a trailhead, parking area and restroom.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
01/27/2021
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Danielle Cook · daniellecook@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Lost Lake TrailDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2021
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 3/15/2021
Deer Peak Communication Facility, Custer County, CO; SW1/4, SW1/4, Section 14 T. 23 S., R. 70 W., 6th Principal Meridian · Custer, Colorado

Crown Castle has applied for an amendment to their current special use permit to extend their tower and ATT a new permit to build ground support equipment (9'x16' concrete pad w/ 8'x8' building and to construct an ice bridge at the existing CC site

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/30/2020
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jjavernick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 3/1/2021
Bear Creek watershed, southwest of the city of Colorado Springs · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Travel management, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, and other activities in the Bear Creek watershed and adjacent watersheds (proposed action revised in Feb 2014)

Watershed managementRoad managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
02/24/2014
Comment Period
02/24/2014
Objection Period Start
07/21/2015
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janelle Valladares · jvalladares@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 1/15/2021
Forest Service system roads and trails north and northwest of Woodland Park, CO · Douglas; Teller, Colorado

Proposal to issue a new 10-year priority outfitter/guide permit to Colorado Powersports Rentals and Sales for 1,120 guided OHV tours and 1,680 OHV rental deliveries annually on Forest Service system roads in the Rainbow Falls and North Divide areas

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/27/2020
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
COLORADO POWERSPORTS PRIORITY OUTFITTER AND GUIDE SPECIAL USE PERMITDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2021
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 1/6/2021
The project is located approximately 7.3 northeast of Lake George, Colorado · Teller, Colorado

The operator plans to explore for and mine pegmatite gemstones in Crystal Creek with hand tools. They will access the site using a non-system road.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/26/2020
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R71W S24
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 1/4/2021
This portion of the Rainbow Trail is east of Salida, CO on NFS Lands. The east end of the trail will connect to the existing Rainbow Trail in the South Prong of Hayden Creek, then to Freemont CR 40. · Chaffee, Colorado

A portion of the Rainbow Trail was damaged by flooding & erosion caused by post-Hayden Pass Fire conditions. The FS proposes to reroute 2.5 miles of trail between Rattlesnake & Battle Mountain within the Pole Gulch drainage.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/25/2019
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Lake Isabel Trails Completed
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 12/10/2020
The trails are located in the vicinity of Lake Isabel. Potential ADA accessibility work on the trail from the parking area at NFSR 371 along St. Charles River to the fishing platform. · Custer, Colorado

The FS and proponents will evaluate the existing trails at Lake Isabel to improve ADA accessibility, add trails to the designated trail system, and repair existing trails and trail structures including bridges, retaining walls and fishing piers.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/22/2020
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Krezelok · jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units · updated 12/10/2020
Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska · Dawes; Daggett; Uintah; Chaffee; Delta; Dolores; Eagle; Grand; Gunnison; Jackson; Lake; La Plata; Larimer; Mesa; Montrose; Routt; Saguache; San Juan, Colorado; Nebraska; Utah

Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation.

Special use management
NOI in Federal Register
04/08/2010
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/27/2013
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/10/2020
Objection Period Start
08/10/2020
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Matthew Custer · mscuster@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
WAPA Right-of-Way Maintenance and ReauthorizationDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2020
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Nebraska National Forest; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; San Juan National Forest; White River National Forest; Ashley National Forest
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District; Norwood Ranger District; Gunnison Ranger District; Paonia Ranger District; Yampa Ranger District; Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District; Pine Ridge Ranger District; Boulder Ranger District; Canyon Lakes Ranger District; Sulphur Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; Mancos/Dolores Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District; Ashley National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 12/8/2020
T12S R72W Sec. 25,26,27,32,33,34,35,36, T13S R 72 W Sec. 1,2,3,4,5,11, T12S R71W Sec. 30, 31 of 6th PM; Mostly between Elevenmile Canyon and CR 90 & 92, Rocky, O'Brien, Messenger Gulch, Caylor Gulch · Park, Colorado

Conduct prescribed burning within 7300 acres on the South Park Ranger District to reduce fuels, improve habitat, and connect past treatment areas.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management
Scoping Start
05/29/2020
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Rokosh · christopher.rokosh@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 12/1/2020
NFSR 390 snowmobile parking area; T.23S.,R.69W.,NE1/4Sec8,6thP.M. · Custer, Colorado

Sangre Snow Runners Snowmobile Club, FS permit-holders, have proposed expanding this parking area by 0.5 acres to help provide for public safety along NFSR 360, and, to support permitted winter recreation activities.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/28/2020
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Baumchen · jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/16/2020
Area is on both sides of the Halfmoon Road (NFSR 110) north of Leadville, Colorado, on National Forest System Lands. · Lake, Colorado

Unregulated dispersed camping along NFSR 110 has caused resource damage to soils, water & vegetation. The FS proposes to designate sustainable campsites & parking areas, and, close & rehabilitate damaged sites & non-system, user created trails.

Watershed managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
04/2019 (Estimated)
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Fiorelli · jfiorelli@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 10/28/2020
Hartner Ditch: T.8 S, R.80 W, Sec. 21 SE 1/4 NW 1/4; Spring Creek Ditch: T.10 S, R.80 W, Sec. 36 NW 1/4 NW 1/4, 6th P.M. · Lake, Colorado

Requests were received by private parties for two SUAs for use & maintenance of water transmission ditches and ancillary structures (parshall flumes, headgates, gravity-fed ditch) on NFS lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/04/2019
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janine.l.prout@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 10/8/2020
NFSR 102 near the 10th Mountain Division in T.8S, R.80W, Sec. 23 SE 1/4 and 26 N 1/2, 6th PM · Lake, Colorado

The Jennie June Road Users Association have requested a special use authorization for use and maintenance of a road and winter access route on NFS Lands in order to access private property. The proposal is in Colorado Roadless Areas.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/11/2019
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · mary.davis@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Cannon Shockley Special Use Authorization, Private DrivewayDecision Signed Date: 08/21/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 10/8/2020
All sites are located within the Salida Ranger District, PSICC, Chaffee County, Colorado. Communication Sites included in this analysis are: Fremont, Methodist, Monarch, Mt. Princeton & Bald Mountain. · Chaffee, Colorado

There is a need to comply with agency policy, congressional statues & executive orders by providing communication services. The FS proposes to issue new SUPs for operation/maintenance of existing communication uses w/ no new proposed uses/facilities.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/10/2019
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janine.l.prout@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 9/30/2020
T49N, R6E, Sec 8, 7 & 6; Monarch Mountain Ski area · Chaffee, Colorado

This project proposes to add 250 parking spaces to the main lot at Monarch Mountain Ski area. Project activities include tree removal, grading & relocation of the lot access road, and, relocation of two buildings used in avalanche control.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/03/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · thomas.m.skaja@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 9/21/2020
Cuchara Mountain Park to Baker Creek Trail area; Legal description is SE 1/4 NW 1/4, section 17, T31S, R69W, 6th P.M. Huerfano County, Colorado · Huerfano, Colorado

Construct a new 520' trail from the Baker Creek Trail (NFST 1301) to the Cuchara Mountain Park. The Cuchara Mountain Park will connect the trail to their public parking area.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
01/06/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Baumchen · jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 9/18/2020
Located off of Forest Road 342.A off of State Highway 67, North, approximately 4 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado. · Teller, Colorado

Special Use Permit Amendment to add 452 feet of road to an existing road permit.

Special area management
Scoping Start
08/05/2019
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Hovermale · jhovermale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, T11S., R69W., 6th P.M.
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 9/18/2020
The Monarch Park area provides a moderate grade & level area for groomed ski/bike trails. CDOT plows a large parking area on nearby Hwy 50 at the TH for these proposed system trails. · Chaffee, Colorado

Due to increasing demand for winter recreation activities, the FS proposes to develop up to 5 miles of marked ski trails for cross country & skate skiing, snowshoeing, & fat-tire biking in the headwaters of Monarch Park near Monarch Pass.

Regulations, directives, orders
Scoping Start
03/25/2019
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 9/18/2020
The driveway is located off of Cedar Mountain Road (Teller County 51) about 5 miles northwest of Divide, Colorado. · Teller, Colorado

Proposal to issue a private road permit for an existing unauthorized driveway to access private land. Road length is approximately 884 feet.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/05/2019
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Hovermale · jhovermale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 21, T12S, R.70W., 6th P.M.Teller County, Colorado
Oro Vista Mine Cancelled
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/3/2020
6th P.M., T. 12 S., R. 79 W., sections 21 & 22; Access from US Hwy 24 and NFSR 371 · Chaffee, Colorado

The Leadville RD is considering a request for approval of a Mine Plan of Operations to implement exploration and mining activities on NFS lands. The proposal includes one-acre of suction dredging and hand-auger drilling to be reclaimed at season end.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/10/2020
Comment Period
03/13/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/26/2020
The project is located approximately 15 miles west of Salida, CO on National Forest System Lands. The legal description of the project area is Sec 26 & 35, T49N, R6E, NMPM. · Chaffee, Colorado

This proposal is for reconstruction of 2.25 miles of the CT to address resource concerns. This project was originally published on 4/1/2016; priorities shifted & it was removed in 2018. Planning has continued so implementation may occur in FY19-20.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
04/01/2016
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 8/20/2020
The project is located in the Spanish Peaks area. Treatment units are located adjacent to the town of Cuchara, south and north of the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area and near Purgatoire CG. · Huerfano; Las Animas, Colorado

Vegetation treatments are proposed on approximately 3,000 acres of National Forest System Lands in the Spanish Peaks area to reduce hazardous fuels, create a more open forest structure & create fuel breaks near private lands and infrastructure.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
04/09/2019
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Baumchen · jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 8/12/2020
The analysis area for this project includes National Forest System lands in the Mount Evans Wilderness and Guanella Pass summit area. · Clear Creek, Colorado

To consider changes to management of recreation activities at Mount Bierstadt and the Guanella Pass summit area.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/2017 (Estimated)
Comment Period
06/2017 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
04/2018 (Estimated)
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brandon Mitchell · bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTrail Management; Wilderness Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5S, R74W, Sec(s) 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 T6S, R74W, Sec(s) 3, 4, 5
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 8/10/2020
T11S R71W S23, S34 and T12S R71W S4 · Park; Teller, Colorado

The operator proposes to hand tools to excavate prospect pits of 2 feet x 3 feet x 2 feet that will remain open for a maximum of 3 days over 5 years. The mining operations use two non-system access routes, 8ft x 1400ft cumulatively.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/07/2019
Comment Period
06/07/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 8/10/2020
4.5 miles north of Lake George, Colorado · Teller, Colorado

The operator has submitted a proposal to explore for and mine pegmatite gemstones in Lake George, Colorado. Operations are accessed on 2 non-system roads. Excavations will be done with hand tools. Maximum disturbance is 100 cubic yards per year.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/12/2019
Comment Period
07/12/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R71W S9
Environmental Impact Statement · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 7/27/2020
Along the Arkansas River west of Buena Vista and Salida Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

Browns Canyon National Monument Plan

Land management planning
NOI in Federal Register
05/14/2019
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/14/2019
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/27/2020
Objection Period Start
04/17/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Dow · jrdow@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityBoundary Adjustments; Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Plan Amendment; Trail Management; Species Population Enhancements; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/23/2020
Mt. Princeton, elevation 14,197 ft., is located in Chaffee County, Colorado and is part of the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. · Chaffee, Colorado

The project would construct 0.5 miles of new, rerouted trail in order to provide an environmentally sustainable and well-defined route to Mt. Princeton. The proposal includes 0.5 miles of user-created trail obliteration and rehabilitation.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
04/12/2018
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Loretta McEllhiney · lmcellhiney@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 15, 16, 17, Township 15 South, Range 79 West, NMPM
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/23/2020
Mt. Shavano is located 12 miles northwest of the town of Salida, Colorado on the Salida RD of the PSICC. Tabeguache Peak is connected to Mt. Shavano via a one mile ridgeline. · Chaffee, Colorado

Trail #1428 provides hikers with access to the summits of Mt. Shavano and Tabeguache Peak. This project is needed due to trail widening, erosion, and braiding high rec use and user-created routes causing impacts to alpine plants and soils.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/14/2018
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Loretta McEllhiney · lmcellhiney@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 50N., R 7E., Section 5,6,9
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 7/13/2020
The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center is north of Leadville, Colorado next to Ski Cooper and CO State Highway 24. · Lake, Colorado

The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center (TPNC) uses snowmobiles for access and to groom trails on NFS Lands through a special use permit. TPNC proposes to clear trees to create a 1 mile, over-the-snow (no summer use) trail to access their developed sites.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/22/2019
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · White River National Forest All Units · updated 7/2/2020
Tours will occur on NFS lands within multiple districts on the White River, Pike & San Isabel, Arapaho-Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, GMUG, Shoshone and Rio Grande National Forests · Carbon; Fremont; Sublette; Chaffee; Conejos; Eagle; Fremont; Garfield; Grand; Gunnison; Park; Pitkin; Rio Grande; Routt; Saguache; Summit, Colorado; Wyoming

Issuance of a ten year outfitter and guide permit to Adventure Cycling Association to authorize multiple cycling tours to operate annually on National Forest System Lands across the Rocky Mountain Region.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/18/2018
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Hillary Santana · hsantana@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Rio Grande National Forest; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; Shoshone National Forest; White River National Forest
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District; Yampa Ranger District; Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District; Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District; Rio Grande National Forest All Units; Sulphur Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; Wind River Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 6/29/2020
Sheep Mountain Area - southwest of Fairplay · Park, Colorado

The Forest Service is proposing to implement changes to some of the existing National Forest System Trails (NFST) and National Forest System Roads (NFSR) within the Sheep Mountain Management Project Area to support sustainable recreation practices.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
12/20/2015
Objection Period Start
03/27/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeremy Schoonover · jschoonover@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTrail Management; Travel Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S R78W S9-11, 14-16, 22-24
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 6/26/2020
North Elk Creek · Park, Colorado

To improve non-motorized trail connectivity and access to National Forest System lands adjacent to Staunton State Park. Phase I of the North Elk Creek trail was completed in 2018. Phase II seeks to complete the lower segment of this trail.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
09/05/2019
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brandon Mitchell · bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/22/2020
Trails near Emerald Valley and Old Stage Road on the south slope of Pikes Peak southwest of Colorado Springs. · El Paso, Colorado

Issue 10-year priority outfitter and guide permit for 800 guided hikes and 1,800 trail rides annually on trails near Emerald Valley Ranch and Old Stage Road, add use of 2 1/2 mile non-system trail, and reroute and add 1 1/4 mile of a non-system trail

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/19/2019
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
The Broadmoor/Emerald Valley Ranch 10-Year Priority Permit & Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 06/19/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 6/17/2020
T20S, R70W 6th P.M. and T20S R71W 6th P.M. · Fremont, Colorado

Reissuance of a Special Use Permit SAN400901 for a power transmission line

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/30/2020
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jjavernick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission
Black Hills Energy PowerlineDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 6/11/2020
South of Salida, CO on NFS lands within the Decker fire burned area; NFSR 101 and 108. · Chaffee, Colorado

There is a need to modify the current Forest Order due to potentially hazardous post-fire conditions. The modification would be to allow limited access on NFSR 101 and 108,and, prohibit camping in the fire area.

Road management
Scoping Start
05/14/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Pitts · jamespitts@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTravel Management
Decker Fire Use RestrictionDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/11/2020
T. 12 S, R. 80 W, Sec. 15 · Lake, Colorado

A portion of NFSR 390 was damaged by spring 2019 runoff leaving the road unsafe for two-way vehicle travel. The FS proposes to reroute approx. 0.2 miles of road, install culverts and erosion control where needed in order to provide safe access.

Road management
Scoping Start
12/26/2019
Comment Period
12/26/2019
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Krezelok · jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 4/20/2020
Gold Camp Road (NFSR 370) near the intersection with North Cheyenne Canyon, mile posts 3.32 to 5.66. T. 14 S R 67 W, Sections 27, 28, 33, 34 · El Paso, Colorado

Consider the proposal to permit the City of Colorado Springs to close gates and restrict access to Gold Camp Road during park closure hours and conduct routine maintenance on the road segment.

Special use managementRoad management
Scoping Start
12/10/2019
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Hovermale · jhovermale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Salida Ranger District · updated 4/18/2020
The project is located in the Marshall Pass area, approximately 9 miles southwest of Poncha Springs, Colorado. · Saguache, Colorado

Salvage dead beetle-killed spruce and create openings in lodgepole pine to improve forest health.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products
Scoping Start
08/14/2018
Comment Period
08/14/2018
Objection Period Start
03/01/2019
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT48N, R6E, Sections 13, 24, 25; T48N, R7E, Sections 19, 29, 30
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 3/31/2020
Roads and trails west of Colorado Springs on the south and east slope of Pikes Peak, and roads and trails in the southern Rampart Range area and around Rampart Reservoir northwest of Colorado Springs. · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

4 day bicycle race using Forest Roads 300, 307, 310, 370, 379, 381, and High Drive, and Forest Trails 624, 626, 665, 667, 668, 700, 700.A, 701, 714, 723, and 776, with up to 350 riders on 9/24-27/20. 2-3 days would be on National Forest routes.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/19/2019
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pikes Peak Apex Bicycle Race Recreation Event Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 03/20/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/25/2020
Mt White in Chaffee County, CO · Chaffee, Colorado

The operator and claimant are proposing to renew their MPO for an additional 5 years. Their MPO authorizes them to explore for and mine aquamarine, quartz, topaz, fluorite, and or other minerals with mechanized equipment.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/21/2020
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Chip N Dale Plan of Operations RenewalDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT51N R7E S19
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 3/11/2020
T.11S, R.81W, Sec. 12 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 6th P.M. Mt. Elbert USGS Quadrangle · Lake, Colorado

The Lake County BOCC have requested a special use permit from the FS to maintain and use their decreed water right, 98CW173, from the state of CO that occurs on NFS Lands. The proposal includes installation of a flume, headgate, and water pipeline.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/24/2019
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · mary.davis@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 3/11/2020
Twin Lakes, Lake County, Colorado · Lake, Colorado

The FS proposes to construct 0.4 miles of single track trail to connect the Twin Lakes Visitor Center to Moache fishing access. This trail is needed to provide a safer alternative to walking along Hwy 82 & to deter using-created access routes.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
11/04/2019
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Fiorelli · jfiorelli@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Twin Lakes to Moache TrailDecision Signed Date: 03/11/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 3/6/2020
Lower Harvard Lake, T. 13 S., R. 79 W., Sec. 29, 6th PM · Lake, Colorado

USFS proposes to breach the southern dam using machinery or high power water to comply with a written order issued to the USFS from the CDWR. This may involve improvement to NFST 1455 including tree removal/limbing for access.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
11/04/2019
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Krezelok · jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units · updated 1/29/2020
Cimarron National Grassland in T33S R41W Sec 21 NE1/4 NE1/4 · Morton, Kansas

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.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
01/10/2020
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Stevens · michelle.stevens@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsCimarron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/20/2019
Northwest of Colorado Springs in the Rampart Range area. Training would be west of the USAF Academy and north of Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. · El Paso, Colorado

The USAF Academy is proposing to conduct annually June 1 through August 1 cadet ABEST training. Training will occur six times for a 36 hour period for 190 cadets each event. Cadets will navigate to GPS waypoints in the National Forest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/06/2019
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Hovermale · jhovermale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of T.12S., R.68W., T12S., R.67W., and T.11S., R.67W., 6th P.M.
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 12/16/2019
San Carlos Ranger District, Wet Mountain Area, Roads and Trails connecting to the Greenhorn, Dear Peak and Ophir Roads · Custer; Huerfano, Colorado

Renew Special Use Permit that allows the club to groom trails for snowmobiling

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/13/2017
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Baumchen · jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Sangre Snowrunners Snowmobile Club Issuance of Special Use Permit SAN375Decision Signed Date: 12/11/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 12/10/2019
T12S R71W S17 · Park, Colorado

The operator and agent propose exploring for and mining amazonite, smoky quartz, and other pegmatite crystals on the LGPD #2-3 unpatented mining claim using mechanized equipment. Access will be on a non-system road through private property.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/03/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amy.j.titterington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
T9S. R77W. Section 9. Also, see attached map. · Park, Colorado

Changing National Forest System Road (FSR) 669.2c from maintenance level 2 open to the public motorized to maintenance level 2 USFS administration. FSR 669.2c will remain open to non-motorized recreation opportunities.

Road managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
09/03/2015
Comment Period
10/23/2015
Objection Period Start
10/06/2016
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josh Voorhis · jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTravel Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S. R77W. Section 9
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
2.5 miles southwest of Fairplay off County Road 18 · Park, Colorado

This project would convert an existing Forest Service System Road (182) into a Forest Service System Trail (182) and restore a number of road-related resource issues. The existing trailhead parking area would be clearly defined and signs installed.

Recreation managementRoad management
Scoping Start
07/06/2015
Comment Period
12/18/2015
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sheila Lamb · slamb@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Trail Management; Road Maintenance
DN-FONSI Tie Hack Trail conversionDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S R77W S18 and T10S R78W S2&13
Environmental Assessment · South Platte Ranger District · updated 11/15/2019
The rebuild area involves approximately 6.1 miles length of National Forest System lands in a 50' width right of way, associated temporary access routes, and 2.4 miles of other lands. · Park, Colorado

IREA proposes to rebuild and upgrade an existing 44-kilovolt(kV) transmission line to 115 kV from the west side of Kenosha Pass near Jefferson, CO to the Roberts Tunnel Power Generation Station near Grant, CO.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/15/2017
Comment Period
09/18/2018
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jennifer DeWoody · jadewoody@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 7, 8 & 9 of Township 7S, Range 74W and Sections 11, 12, 14, 15, 22, 27, 28 & 33 of Township 7S, Range 75W, of the 6th Principal Meridian, Park County, Colorado.
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 11/4/2019
Park and Teller Counties. Located within 20 miles northeast and southwest of Lake George, Colorado. · Park, Colorado

Special Use Authorization for Road Use and Maintenance to Lutheran Valley Retreat, Lutheran Valley Ranch, and Stringer Ranch.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/15/2018
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janinelprout@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P.M., T. 11 S., R. 70 W., Sec. 7 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 and NW 1/4 SW 1/4; 6th P.M., T. 11 S., R. 70 W., Sec. 19 E  NE  & E  SE 1/4; 6th P.M., T. 13 S., R. 72 W., Sec. 28 W  NE,
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 10/28/2019
Roads and trails west of Colorado Springs surrounding Pikes Peak · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

100 mile, 100k, and 50k running race on Forest Roads 370, 383, Pikes Peak Highway and Forest Trails 624, 665, 666, 667, 668, 671, 672, 652, 620, 701, 753, 776, and 785 with 500-1,000 participants on 8/8/20 at 6:00 am through 8/9/20 at 12 pm.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/19/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 10/15/2019
Approximately 9 miles south of Salida, Colorado on Methodist Mountain. t.49N, R.9E, Sec. 31, N.M.P.M. · Chaffee, Colorado

Cellular Inc. Network Corp., d.b.a Verizon, proposes an amendment to their SUA to remove a 1000 gal. propane tank & generator and install a 50-kW diesel generator housed in a new 12x12 shelter at the Methodist Mountain Comm. Site on NFS Lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/12/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janinelprout@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 10/15/2019
The proposed trails are located on the east side of Turquoise Lake, west of the town of Leadville. · Lake, Colorado

The FS will analyze a proposal from Cloud City Wheelers to construct ~11.5 miles of new bike trails near Turquoise Lake. The single-track would be built with machinery or by hand after timber removal associated with the TN Creek project ceases.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
07/24/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tambi Gustafson · tkgustafson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 10/2/2019
The project area is near Lake George, CO, extending north to Webber Park and south to Fish Creek. Main travel routes are County Roads 77, 90, 92, and Highway 24. The project is located within 11 polys · Park; Teller, Colorado

The objective is primarily hazardous fuels mitigation through prescribed burning and mechanical thinning. Most locations involve WUI. Other benefits may include firewood generation, minor commercial forest products, and wildlife habitat improvements.

Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsFuels management
Scoping Start
03/01/2017
Comment Period
07/01/2017
Objection Period Start
06/07/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Deanna Engelmann · dlengelmann@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 9/24/2019
Gray Back Peak Trail is located on the South Slope of Pikes Peak beginning on Forest Road 371 near Old Stage Road. · El Paso, Colorado

Reroute sections of up to one mile of trail where erosion is occurring and the trail is entrenched.

Watershed managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
06/18/2018
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
Gray Back Peak Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 09/11/2018
Gray Back Peak Trail Reroute 2Decision Signed Date: 07/23/2019
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 15 South, Range 67 West, Sections 20 and 28
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/22/2019
One mile southwest of Poncha Springs, Colorado in Township 48 North, Range 8 East, Sec. 5, 6 & 17 NMPM; Township 49 North, Range 8 East Section 20, 29, 30, & 31 NMPM. · Chaffee, Colorado

Tri-State Generation and Transmission has submitted a proposal for a Special Use Authorization for use & occupancy of an existing 230 kV transmission line on NFS lands. The special use permit would replace Tri-States expired permit for this line.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/05/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janine.l.prout@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 7/25/2019
15 miles South East of Canon City · Custer; Fremont, Colorado

Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatments, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping followed-up by prescribed fire

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management
Scoping Start
12/2018 (Estimated)
Comment Period
01/2019 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
12/2019 (Estimated)
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT20S,R71W., Section 25, T20S,R70W., Section 28,29,30,31,32,33, and 34. T21S, R70W., Section 4,5,6,8, and 9
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/25/2019
The proposed building site is located within the developed ski area permitted by the Forest Service to Monarch Mountain on Monarch Pass, west of Salida, Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

Monarch Mountain (dba PowderMonarch LLC) proposes to remove a temporary storage tent and build a 1137 sq. ft. structure on NFS Lands. The building will be used to house the Ski & Ride School Department along with ski valet/storage area.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/13/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Leadville Ranger District · updated 7/25/2019
Project area is southeast of and adjacent to the developed ski runs at Ski Cooper at the top of Tennessee Pass. · Lake, Colorado

Adding a surface lift, four ski trails, one collector trail and two gladed areas to the southeast of the current ski runs. The mountaintop ski patrol outpost would be replaced.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/08/2018
Comment Period
03/28/2018
Objection Period Start
02/07/2019
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 8 S, R 80 W, Sec 17 - 19
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/19/2019
The Big Slide area lies just east of the Monarch Ski Area along U.S. Highway 50 near Monarch Pass in Chaffee County, Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

This project proposes to install a "Gazex" remote exploder system on National Forest System Lands in the Big Slide Area near Monarch Pass to be utilized for avalanche mitigation along the U.S. Highway 50 corridor.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/20/2018
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/12/2019
Project location is in the Badger Creek watershed near Black Dump adjacent to Park County Road 86. · Park, Colorado

Watershed restoration activities are proposed in the Badger Creek watershed in order to impede erosive processes, mitigate head-cuts and stream down-cutting, reduce sediment flow into the channel, and, promote overall stream health.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
12/14/2018
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Krezelok · jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 6/10/2019
Northeast of Lake George · Teller, Colorado

This project will allow for the reclamation of prospect pits and other unauthorized mining activities in the Crystal Creek area that pose a hazard to public health and safety.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/02/2017
Comment Period
08/11/2017
09/11/2017
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josh Voorhis · jvoorhis@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (5); 32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityHarzardous Waste Compliance Actions
Inactive Mine Safety Closures Pike National ForestDecision Signed Date: 09/11/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R71W S25 and S36; T12S R71W S1, S2, S3, S4, S10, S11, S12, S20, S21
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 3/27/2019
Timpas,Mt Rosa, Almagre, Indian Creek, Lake George, Sheep Mountain, Topaz Mountain, Adobe Peak, Bandito Cone, Jack Hall, and Green Timber · Pueblo, Colorado

The Pike/San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron/Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC)proposes to install eleven versa communication towers for government administrative use.

Facility management
Scoping Start
07/01/2016
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Carin Vadala · carinevadala@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/25/2019
PSICC, Salida Ranger District at Continental Divide National Scenic trail #531 and Junction of Colorado Trail #1776 at South Fooses Creek. · Chaffee, Colorado

Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 4.5 miles of trail. The new proposed 4.5 miles of trail will be within USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines.

Watershed managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
09/01/2010
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 36, T. 50 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO Sections 1, 2, 11, 26 & 35 T. 49 N., R. 6 E., NM P.M., Chaffee County, CO
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/25/2019
North Fork and O'Haver Reservoir · Chaffee, Colorado

Analysis to authorize the reissuance of a Special Use Permit to the current permit holder (Upper Arkansas Water Conservation District) for a term of 20 years for two water storage facilities: O'Haver and North Fork Reservoir.

Special use managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
08/30/2018
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Krezelok · jkrezelok@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5, T50N, R6E, NMPM; Section 29, T50N, R6E, NMPM; Section 12, T48N, R8E, NMPM.
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/20/2018
Most of the trail segments to be rerouted occur in T14S R69 Sec 2, 3 & 4; T13S R69 Sec 32 & 33. · Teller, Colorado

Conduct maintenance and realignment on sections of the Devils Playground Trail in a sustainable manner that minimizes resource impacts.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
10/09/2018
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jennifer DeWoody · jadewoody@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 12/12/2018
The race will be held on the Rainbow trail between the Grape Creek TH and on Hermit Pass Road. Staging will be at Grape Creek TH · Custer, Colorado

An organized foot race (50 mile, 50K and a 100K) on the Rainbow trail between the Grape Creek TH and on Hermit Pass Road.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/20/2018
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jjavernick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date12/12/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 12/11/2018
Lake Fork Creek downstream of Turquoise Lake and County Road (CR) 4, approximately 1/4 mile downstream from the culverts on CR 4. · Lake, Colorado

This project proposes using natural river restoration techniques to restore channel geometry, increase fisheries habitat, mitigate unstable banks, areas of accelerated erosion and abnormal sediment transport, and, improve natural stream features.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management
Scoping Start
08/23/2018
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janelle Valladares · jvalladares@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 9S, R. 80W, Section 19
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 12/4/2018
All of the South Platte Ranger District · Douglas; Jefferson; Park, Colorado

Issue new 10-year outfitter guide special use permits to holders with currently expired permits. Activities include horseback riding, hiking, fishing, mountain bike riding, rock climbing, backpacking, jeep tours and driving instruction, and hunting.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/13/2017
Comment Period
04/13/2017
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristin Kahler · kdkahler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/27/2018
The proposed site is located within sections 22 & 27, Township 12 S, Range 79 W, 6'th principal meridian. The site lies east of Highway 24 and west of the Arkansas River. · Lake, Colorado

CPAW has proposed to rehabilitate and restore the existing launch site and old access road. They will construct a new launch site on CPAW property. They will utilize national forest system lands for access and parking to support the new launch site

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/10/2017
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/27/2018
T 10 S, R 81 W Sec 25 and 26, 6th PM · Lake, Colorado

Construction of .25 miles of trail from Elbert Creek Campground to Emerald Lake

Recreation management
Scoping Start
10/23/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Fiorelli · jfiorelli@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 10 S, R 81 W Sec 25 and 26, 6 PM
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 11/20/2018
Mount Antero · Chaffee, Colorado

The purpose of this project is to authorize activities to continue mineral exploration on an existing mineral right. The proposal is a renewal of the current Plan of Operations with no proposed changes.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/23/2018
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amytitterington@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT51N R6E Sec 13
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 11/5/2018
National Forest System Lands southeast of the town of Poncha Springs, CO bound by BLM lands to the north and west, private land to the north and sharing a corner with CO state land. · Chaffee, Colorado

The Forest Service proposes to use prescribed fire, mechanical and/or hand-thinning in multiple fuel-types on approximately 2,800 acres of NFS lands in order to reduce hazardous fuels and provide for forest resiliency against insect and disease.

Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
01/24/2018
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andrew White · awwhite@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT49N R8E Sec 19,20,29,30,31,32 T48N R8E Sec 5-6
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 11/5/2018
The existing Granite Communications Site. · Lake, Colorado

Colorado Central Telecom is proposing new construction to add a 40' tower and 6'x10' shed with .03 new disturbance. AT&T plans to replace their existing tower with a new tower. T-Mobile plans to add a new 6'x10' equipment shed.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/18/2017
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Salida Ranger District · updated 11/5/2018
The allotment is approximately 6 miles south of Cotopaxi, CO. · Custer; Fremont, Colorado

Range allotment management plan for the Maverick - Cattle and Horse allotment.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/2017 (Estimated)
Comment Period
11/2017 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
09/2018 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Joseph Padilla · jnpadilla@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 8/18/2018
Portions of Game Management Unit 511 and the southern end of Game Management Unit 51 · Douglas; El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Issue a priority outfitter and guide permit to Storm Peak Outfitters for guided deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, and turkey day hunting in GMU 511 and the southern end of GMU 51 on the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/15/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Storm Peak Outfitters Priority Outfitter and Guide Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/27/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of T. 10 S., R. 68-69 W.; T. 11 S., R. 67-70 W.; and T 12 S., R 67-70 W.;
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 8/18/2018
Event is held on Barr Trail on the east slope of Pikes Peak from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak. Ascent participants are transported down the Pikes Peak highway. · El Paso, Colorado

Re-issue a 5-year recreation event permit for the annual Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon on Barr Trail, #620. The Ascent and Marathon are held on the 3rd weekend in August with up to 1800 participants in the Ascent and 800 participants in the Marathon

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/26/2018
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon 5-Year Recreation Event Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14 South, Range 68 West, Sections 1, 2, 7-10, & 18
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 8/18/2018
Rampart Reservoir · El Paso, Colorado

Re-issue 5-year recreation event special use permit for the annual Pony Express Trail Run on the Rainbow Gulch (#714) and Rampart Reservoir (#700) Trails on the third Sunday in September with up to 150 participants.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/31/2017
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pony Express Trail Run 5-year Recreation Event Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 8/16/2018
The allotment is approximately 9 miles southwest of Gardner, CO. · Huerfano, Colorado

Update of range allotment management plan for the Slide Mtn. - Cattle and Horse allotment.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/2017 (Estimated)
Comment Period
11/2017 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
09/2018 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Joseph Padilla · jnpadilla@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/16/2018
1.) North Fork reservoir 2.) Boss Lake 3.) O'Haver Lake / all facilities located in Chaffee County, Colorado · Chaffee, Colorado

EIS level analysis to authorize the issuance of term Special Use Permits to the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District (UAWCD) in order to operate and maintain the North Fork, Boss, and O'Haver water storage facilities.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementSpecial use managementWatershed managementLand management planning
NOI in Federal Register
03/16/2007
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/2017 (Estimated)
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Facility Maintenance; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land Description1.) Section 5,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 2.) Section 29,T50N,R6E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado 3.) Section 12,T48N,R8E,NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
Pike-San Isabel National Forests · Chaffee; Fremont; Lake; Park, Colorado

The Salida Ranger District is soliciting comments on motorized outfitter and guide permit applications received from the following businesses: Buena Vista Adventure Center, Buena Vista Mountain Guides, Anderson Motor Company, and On Trail Training.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/07/2016
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Thomas Skaja · tskaja@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Salida Ranger District Motorized Outfitter and Guide Prospectus ApplicantsDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2016
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMultiple Districts
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
San Carlos Ranger Distsrict · Custer; Fremont; Huerfano; Pueblo, Colorado

Convert 20 Outfitter and Guide Transitional Priority Special Use Permits to 10 Year Priority Permits.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/30/2009
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jjavernick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Wilderness Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
The yurt will be located just above the top of the 10th Mountain double chairlift, near the existing vault toilet building. · Eagle, Colorado

Construction of a 45' x 45' wood deck with a 30' diameter Yurt just above the top of the 10th Mountain double chairlift.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
06/10/2016
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
Decision Memo: Ski Cooper Top Mountain YurtDecision Signed Date: 08/29/2016
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 8 S, R 80 W, Sec. 13
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/19/2018
Location is within the Monarch Ski Area permitted use boundary. · Chaffee, Colorado

The project proposes the installation of a handle tow ski lift, 706-square foot yurt, storage facilities, two hydrants and diversion ditch on National Forest System Lands within the Monarch Ski Area permitted use boundary.

Facility managementRecreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
05/11/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Calen Orlowski · cnorlowski@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Monarch Ski Area Snow Making FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2018
Monarch Ski Area Tubing HillDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/17/2018
Fourmile Travel Management Area north and east of Buena Vista, CO. · Chaffee, Colorado

Fourmile Area - Midland Trail Extension: New trail construction (0.75 miles) and Vitamin B: New trail construction and re-route of existing trail (5.3 miles)

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/22/2017
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Vitamin B and Midland Extension Trails ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/22/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMildland Trail Extension: T14S, R77W, Sections 8 and 17, 6th PM; Vitamin B: T13S, R78W, Sections 26 and 35, 6th PM
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 7/17/2018
North side of Methodist Mountain, south of Salida, CO. · Chaffee, Colorado

Methodist Mountain area: Gutz - New trail construction and re-route existing trail (1.3 miles) and Sands Gulch - New trail construction (~2.0 miles).

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/17/2017
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Gutz and Sands Gulch Trails ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/22/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionGutz: T49N, R9E, Sections 20 and 29, NMPM; Sands Gulch: T49N, R8E, Section 23 and 24, NMPM
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 7/16/2018
Forest Service roads and trails in the North Divide, Rainbow Falls and Rampart Range Road areas north of Woodland Park. · Douglas; El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Issue new priority outfitter and guide permit to Great Outdoors Adventures for guided OHV and e-bike tours and OHV and e-bike rental delivery for up to 4,000 service days annually.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/13/2018
Objection Period Start
05/26/2018
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 7/16/2018
Hike for Life hiking tours would take place on Crags, Devils Playground, Horsethief Park, Red Rocks and Lovell Gulch Trails. · Teller, Colorado

Issue a priority outfitter and guide permit to Hike for Life, LLC. for guided hiking tours for up to 300 service days annually.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/13/2018
Objection Period Start
05/26/2018
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 6/26/2018
Watersheds surrounding the Hayman Fire recovery area. · Douglas; Park; Teller, Colorado

Installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment utilized to monitor weather events.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/03/2013
Comment Period
10/03/2013
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristin Kahler · kdkahler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/17/2018
Adventures Out West-Roads and trails in the Gold Camp Rd area & S. Rampart Range Rd, Pikes Peak Mountain Bike Tours-Gold Camp Rd, Old Stage Riding Stables-Trails near Old Stage Rd & Roads 369 & 371 · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Re-issue three 10-year priority outfitter and guide permits - Adventures Out West (jeep and hiking tours), Pikes Peak Mountain Bike Tours (mountain biking tours), and Old Stage Riding Stables (guided horse trail rides)

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/01/2017
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Outfitter and Guide 10-year Priority Special Use Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 06/11/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 13 South, Range 67-68 West, Township 15 South, Range 67-68 West
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 6/7/2018
The proposed project area encompasses approximately 16,000 acres and is located in Park County, Colorado approximately 15 miles southeast of the town of Jefferson. · Park, Colorado

Big game winter range habitat improvement project meant to improve mobility, foraging, and predatory evasion to ensure perpetuity of bighorn sheep, elk, and mule deer populations.

Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Facility managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
10/27/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
P.O. Box 219 · corydashby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.9S, R. 74.W, Sect 1-3, 12-13, 24 / T.8S, R.74W, Sect 25-27, 34-36 / T.8S, R.73W Sect 30-32
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 5/22/2018
Multiple projects within Park County and Teller County, Colorado · Park, Colorado

A proposal to re-issue expired existing special use permits on the South Park Ranger District

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Janine Prout · janinelprout@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 5/4/2018
The project area is located west of Colorado Springs on the summit of Pikes Peak. Access to the summit of Pikes Peak from Cascade, Colorado via the 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway to the summit. · El Paso, Colorado

The City of Colorado Springs proposes to reconstruct facilities on the summit of Pikes Peak. The project emphasizes protection of heritage resources and the National Historic Landmark status, alpine tundra restoration and interpretive elements.

Heritage resource managementFacility managementRecreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/21/2015
Comment Period
08/21/2015
Objection Period Start
03/01/2018
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Hovermale · jhovermale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Heritage Resource Management; Special Use Authorizations; Scenery Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of Sections 7 and 18, T. 14 S., R. 68 W., 6th Principal Meridian, El Paso County, Colorado.
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 4/24/2018
Cleared route will run south from the North Basin access route to the Central Basin gate, just outside of Ski Cooper's operational boundary. · Eagle, Colorado

Clearing trees to provide over snow access to Chicago Ridge.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
12/18/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 8 S, R 80 W, Sec. 11-12
Turkey Tracks CE Completed
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 4/3/2018
SE1/4SE1/4 Section 29, and Section 32, T.10S., R.69W., 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado. NW1/4 Section 4, and N1/2 Section 5, T.11S., R.69W., 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado. · Douglas; Teller, Colorado

Pikes Peak Ranger District proposes to reduce hazardous fuels in the Turkey Tracks Hills area using a series of prescribed burns. Burns would be conducted on intervals, and units re-burned as needed depending on the nature of the fuels.

Fuels managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
10/25/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Eric Zanotto · ezanotto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Park Ranger District · updated 3/31/2018
Crystal Creek mining area, northeast of Lake George, Colorado · Teller, Colorado

The operator proposes to explore for and mine gemstones on approximately 5 acres of National Forest System lands managed by the South Park Ranger District, Pike-San Isabel National Forest. Legal description is T.12S, R.71W, Section 12, 6th P.M.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/26/2017
Comment Period
10/02/2017
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amyjtitterington@gmail.com
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R71W Section 12, 6th Principal Meridian
Environmental Assessment · Leadville Ranger District · updated 3/31/2018
T11S, R70W, Section 6, 6th Principal Meridian · Lake, Colorado

The operator proposes to expand their current placer mining operation to the north and west and mine approximately 30 acres of NFS lands on the west side of Box Creek Canyon, between Herrington Creek and Corske Creek on the Leadville Ranger District.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/14/2017
Comment Period
08/15/2017
Objection Period Start
12/14/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R70W Section 6, 6th Principal Meridian
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 3/27/2018
Three miles northeast of Buena Vista, CO east of CR 371. · Chaffee, Colorado

Thinning and patch cutting pinyon pine to create foraging habitat for big game (mule deer, elk, and bighorn sheep). Reduce fuel loads and create a more diverse vegetative landscape. Address erosion and sedimentation issues and protect bat habitats.

Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
09/01/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeni Windorski · jeniwindorski@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 3/26/2018
Devils Head Communication Site - Communication Tower; Hwy 126 Buffalo Creek - North Fork Fire Station #1 · Douglas; Jefferson, Colorado

Reissue special use permit to North Fork Fire Protection District for Fire Station #1. New permit to expire 12/31/36. Reissue new communication lease to American Tower Management for the communication tower located at Devils Head Communication Site.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/21/2017
Comment Period
09/21/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristin Kahler · kdkahler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SPT824, North Fork Fire Protection DistrictDecision Signed Date: 02/14/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAmerican Tower Management Communication Tower T9S, R69W, Sec 16, 6thPM; North Fork Fire Station T8S, R70W, Sec 8, 6th PM
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 2/26/2018
Salida Ranger District · Chaffee, Colorado

Forest Service is considering issuing special use permits for up to 5 year terms for events that have been issued for less than one-year in the past.

Special use managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
08/22/2017
Comment Period
08/25/2017
02/26/2018
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ben Lara · blara@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 1/9/2018
Monarch Pass area; approximately 20 air miles west of Salida, Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

Removal of insect infested and susceptible trees in the Monarch Pass area, including Monarch Ski area.

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWatershed management
Scoping Start
05/08/2017
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 1/5/2018
Apex Mountain School: Fremont Pass Area, Mt. Zion, Mt Arkansas. Sawatch Backcountry Guides: Fremont Pass, Mt. Arkansas, Mt. Elbert, Monitor Rock Colorado Mountain Mushers: Sugarloaf Dam Area · Lake, Colorado

Proposal to issue priority outfitter guide permits to Apex Mountain School and Sawatch Backcountry Guides as well as a five year recreation event permit to Colorado Mountain Mushers on the Leadville Ranger District.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/08/2017
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tambi Gustafson · tkgustafson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Leadville Recreation Special Uses ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionApex Mountain School: T8S, R79 W, Sec 9;T8S, R79W, Sec 20 6TH PM Sawatch Guides: T8S, R80W,Sec 14 ; T8S, R79W Mountain Mushers:6 PM T 9S R80 W Sections 19 and 30
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 12/30/2017
Crystal Creek mining area · Teller, Colorado

The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite, smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/08/2016
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R71W Section 3
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 12/28/2017
Adams & Peters = Deer Creek; Myers = Morrison Creek · Jefferson; Park, Colorado

Proposal to issue three special use authorizations (Adams, Myers, Peters) for a new term to allow continued use and maintenance of existing roadways that access private lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/22/2015
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brandon Mitchell · bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S, R73W, Sec21 & T8S, R71W, Sec18
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/11/2017
The water pipeline is located near County Road 78 approximately 9 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado. · Teller, Colorado

To reflect a property ownership change from R. White to J. Mattson, the Forest Service proposes to re-issue a special use permit for an existing buried water pipeline of approximately 233 feet in length and a shallow water collection box.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/22/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Hovermale · jhovermale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4SE1.4SE1.4 Section 8, T.11S., R.69W., 6th P.M.
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 12/7/2017
6th Principal Meridian T8S, R80W, NW1/4 of SW1/4 of Section 35 · Lake, Colorado

Colorado Mountain College Mt. Zion Weather Station Remove Option

Research
Scoping Start
06/08/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Colorado Mountain College Mt. Zion Remote Weather StationDecision Signed Date: 09/20/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 12/7/2017
The proposed use will be located within the Ski Cooper Winter Sports Administrative Site. Fiber optic, power and microwave will be located on existing maintenance roads and lift towers. · Lake, Colorado

Town of Red Cliff Single Use Communications Site at Ski Cooper. To include fiber optic line, microwave dish and microwave relay. To provide broadband internet service to town of Red Cliff and Ski Cooper Winter Sports Site.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/28/2017
Comment Period
07/03/2017
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW  of section 13, T8 South, R80 West and the NE  of section 14, T8 South, R80 West. 6th Principal Meridian.
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/4/2017
Barr Trail and Pikes Peak Summit · El Paso, Colorado

Re-issue a 5-year recreation event special use permit to the AdAmAn Club for a group hike with up to 35 participants on Barr Trail (#620) on 12/30 and 12/31 annually and discharging fireworks from the summit of Pikes Peak on 12/31 annually.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/23/2017
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AdAmAn Club 5-year Recreation Event Special Use Permit Re-IssueDecision Signed Date: 11/30/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14 South, Range 68 West, Sections 7 and 18
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 11/8/2017
CO Friends and Family fishing - Rampart Reservoir · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Issue priority outfitter and guide permit to Colorado Friends and Family Fishing (guided fishing).

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/15/2017
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
CO Friends & Family Fishing 10-year Outfitter and Guide Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 05/11/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 12 South, Range 68 West, Sec 22, 23, 26 & 27
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 11/8/2017
Pikes Peak Challenge - Barr Trail (#620), and Pikes Peak Ultra - Forest Trails 665, 622, 624, 626, 668, 672, 673, and Forest Roads 370, 379, 379.A and 381. · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Issue 5-year recreation event permit for the Pikes Peak Challenge for the 2nd Saturday in September for up to 450 participants, and the Pikes Peak Ultra for the last Saturday in July for up to 500 participants

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/15/2017
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
5-year Recreation Event Special Use PermitsDecision Signed Date: 09/05/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14-15 South, Range 67-68 West
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
Dead Horse Gulch near Salida, Colorado. · Chaffee, Colorado

Hand cut and lop and scatter pinon pine and juniper trees on 105 acres.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
06/13/2017
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stephanie Shively · sshively@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT50N, R9E, Sections 13 and 14, NM PM
Environmental Assessment · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 9/7/2017
Select treatments along Xcel transmission line 5145 from Lake County to Park County Colorado. · Lake; Park, Colorado

Treat excess vegetation around identified electrical transmission line towers. Renew right-of-way permit and approve updated operations plan.

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Special area management
Scoping Start
09/01/2015
Comment Period
10/08/2015
Objection Period Start
02/23/2017
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Dow · jrdow@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; South Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSee Attached Map
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 8/25/2017
Lake County, Colorado · Lake, Colorado

Proposal of an additional 4.52 miles of Cross Country Ski Trails on Forest Service Lands administered through a special use permit.

Special use managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
06/01/2016
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Fiorelli · jfiorelli@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLake County, Township 9 South, Range 80 West Sections 19, 20, 29, 30., 6th Principal Meridian.
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/22/2017
10 miles southwest of Buena Vista. · Chaffee, Colorado

Replacing bridge over South Cottonwood Creek.

Road management
Scoping Start
03/21/2016
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ronald Reeder · ronaldcreeder@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 8/14/2017
Near Winfield, FS Trail #1776 and FS Road 309.A · Lake, Colorado

A .75 mile change in the course for the Leadville 100 Foot Race to avoid private property by utilizing FS Trail #1776 and FS Road 390 A. The Leadville 100 Foot Race is scheduled for the third Saturday in August with up to 800 participants.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
07/19/2017
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tambi Gustafson · tkgustafson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 12S R 18W Sec 21 and 28
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 8/14/2017
The entire project is located approximately 4 miles northwest of the intersection of US-24 and Park County road 77 (Tarryall Rd.) · Park, Colorado

The project will decrease homogeneous forested stands with the use of thinning treatments and prescribed fire throughout the majority of the proposed project area. The treatments will be achieved via mechanical and conventional handwork (chainsaw).

Grazing managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
01/11/2017
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cory Ashby · corydashby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 8/14/2017
The Upper Monument Creek and West Monument Creek drainages are north and west of Colorado Springs along the Rampart Range. · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

The proposed action is to effectively treat up to 31,700 acres within the 70,600 acre analysis area. Combinations of mechanical thinning with product removal, mastication, hand thinning, and prescribed fire will move toward the desired conditions.

Watershed managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
NOI in Federal Register
02/27/2014
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/28/2014
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/12/2017
Objection Period Start
05/12/2017
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Carin Vadala · carinevadala@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Final Record of Decision Upper Monument Creek Landscape RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Salida Ranger District · updated 8/9/2017
Salida RD, PSICC, southwest of Poncha Springs, CO. · Chaffee, Colorado

Mechanical and prescribed fire treatments in mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and aspen. Management of recreation opportunities including disperse camping and re-routes of the Rainbow Trail.

Recreation managementForest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
03/20/2016
Comment Period
03/21/2016
Objection Period Start
05/02/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT49N, R8E, Sec 5,7,8; T50N, R8E, Sec 17,18,19,20
Environmental Assessment · R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units · updated 7/20/2017
Various locations throughout the Cimarron National Grassland. · Morton, Kansas

Morton County Grazing Association is proposing to remove and replace existing range improvements. These include 21 stock tanks,4 water wells, and 1 pipeline.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/31/2016
Comment Period
04/14/2016
Objection Period Start
03/23/2017
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nancy Brewer · nbrewer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Replacement Water WellsDecision Signed Date: 07/03/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsCimarron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · South Platte Ranger District · updated 7/19/2017
See Maps on Website · Chaffee; Douglas; Jefferson; Park; Teller, Colorado

Assembled Land exchange on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Approximately 291.55 acres of federal land in exchange for 246.98 acres of private land.

Land acquisition
Scoping Start
08/29/2014
Comment Period
08/29/2014
Objection Period Start
10/11/2016
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Heagley · lheagley@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityLand Exchanges
Camp Elim/Long Meadow Ranch Land ExchangeDecision Signed Date: 07/17/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 7/18/2017
Black Canyon and Rock Creek - approximately 6 miles east of Jefferson in the Lost Creek Wilderness · Park, Colorado

Removal of nonnative trout species to allow for reintroduction of native greenback cutthroat trout in Black Canyon and Rock Creek.

Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
03/31/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristen Meyer · kristenemeyer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S R74W Sections 8-10
Environmental Assessment · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 7/18/2017
The location is on National Forest Land 6 miles East of Jefferson in the northwestern-most part of the Lost Creek Wilderness area on the South Park Ranger District of the Pike National Forest. · Park, Colorado

The project will relocate the Rock Creek trailhead to the Colorado Trail junction on NFSR 133 for sustainability. NFSRs 814 and 133 would be closed beyond the trailhead. Restoration activities will take place along the Rock Creek riparian corridor.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management
Scoping Start
03/23/2016
Objection Period Start
02/03/2017
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristen Meyer · kristenemeyer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal description of the area is Township (T) 7 South (S), Range (R) 74 West (W), Sections (Secs.) 28, 33, and 34 and T 8 S, R 74 W, Secs. 4, 5, and 8; 6th Principal Meridian.
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 7/18/2017
On the San Carlos Ranger District in the Wet Mountains on Roads and Trails connecting to the Greenhorn Road · Custer; Huerfano, Colorado

A one day recreation event (July 30, 2017) consisting of an organized motorcycle trail race on roads and trails located on the San Carlos Ranger District.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/06/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Javernick · jjavernick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
San Carlos Motorized Trails Alliance Motorcycle Enduro Recreation EventDecision Signed Date: 06/27/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · San Carlos Ranger District · updated 7/18/2017
South Wet Mountains, Spanish Peaks Areas · Custer; Huerfano, Colorado

Zonge Inc. submitted a Notice of Intent to conduct a magnetotelluric geophysical survey at seven locations on the San Carlos Ranger District

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/16/2015
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Baumchen · jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Sheep Mountain Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 6/9/2017
Crystal Creek mining area · Teller, Colorado

The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the operator a plan of operations to explore for and mine amazonite, smoky quartz and other pegmatite minerals using mechanized equipment.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/28/2015
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R71W Section 17
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 6/9/2017
north of Pulver Gulch which is 7.5 miles NW of Lake George · Park, Colorado

The proposal is to authorize the operator a plan of operations for mining. The operator proposes to use hand tools to excavate and develop a previously back-filled mine shaft.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/07/2016
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amy Titterington · amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R71W Section 5
Environmental Assessment · Comanche Ranger District · updated 2/3/2017
South of La Junta, Colorado on the Timpas Unit of the Comanche National Grassland. ü portions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M · Otero, Colorado

The purpose and need of this project is to protect the Minnie Canyon area's many cultural and natural resources

Heritage resource managementRecreation managementRoad management
Scoping Start
03/31/2016
Comment Period
03/31/2016
Objection Period Start
09/23/2016
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Stevens · michellestevens@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionportions of Sections 34, 35, and 36, T27S, R56W, 6th P.M., and Sections 29 and 32, T27S, R55W, 6th P.M.,
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 8/17/2016
NF on the South Platte RD that lie north & west of Bailey, CO including the area around Harris Park, Shawnee, south side of Guanella Pass, Geneva Ck, Hall Valley, Beaver Ck & north Kenosha Pass. · Clear Creek; Park, Colorado

Modify existing travel management system and to better define and implement recreation opportunities to accommodate a range of current and anticipated uses while providing balance with the protection of the resources.

Recreation managementRoad management
Scoping Start
07/01/2015
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Heagley · lheagley@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 7/19/2016
Wildland Urban Interface west and south of the City of Colorado Springs. · El Paso, Colorado

Proposal to implement control measures to slow the spread of tussock moth and minimize vegetation impacts on National Forest System Lands along the Wildland Urban Interface adjacent to Colorado Springs.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
03/15/2016
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Welker · mtwelker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (2); 32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S, R67W, Sec 28 and 33; T15S, R67W, Sec 10, 15, and 16
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/13/2016
Lake and Chaffee Counties, CO. · Lake, Colorado

Re-Issuance of a new Special Use Permit to replace an expired permit.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/09/2015
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 9 South, R. 80 West, Sections. 7, 8, 9, 16 & 17. T. 9 South, R.81 West, Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 &23. T. 10 South, R. 80 West, Sections 19, 20, 28, 29
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 4/27/2016
Corral Creek Legal Location (Township, Range, Section(s)): T 11 S, R 71 W, Sect. 6 Molly Gulch Legal Location (Township, Range, Section(s)): T 10 S, R 71 W, Sect. 9 · El Paso, Colorado

Replacement of the culverts at Corral Creek and Molly Gulch with new drainage structures better able to accommodate fish passage and limit sediment transport.

Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
10/08/2015
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caitlin Cuddihy · ccuddihy@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/17/2016
USGS quad Mt. Antero, Sec 28, T15S, R79W, 6th P.M. Chaffee County, CO · Chaffee, Colorado

Approximately one mile of trail, new construction of 800 feet, reconstruction of 1,000 feet. 8 miles west of Nathrop, CO off CR 162.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
11/18/2014
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brett Beasley · bbeasley@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 3/14/2016
San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District. Project located on Mt. Elbert in Lake County, CO. Three Forest Trails: #1480 Black Cloud, #1481 South Mt Elbert, #1484 North Mt Elbert. · Lake, Colorado

Establish sustainable trails along the three primary access routes to the summit of Mt. Elbert through realignment and/or reconstruction. Restoration of multiple user-created paths. Trail maintenance will occur over the life of the trail.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
04/15/2015
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Loretta McEllhiney · lmcellhiney@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Mount Elbert Trails Construction/Reconstruction/RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2016
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 3/1/2016
Spruce creek drainage, on SFSR 212. · Chaffee, Colorado

Access to an inholding off of NFSR 212 in the Spruce Creek drainage. The driveway will be 256 feet long by 12 feet wide. The driveway exists, this effort is to get it under permit.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/15/2014
Comment Period
05/01/2014
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chris Welker · cwelker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Salida Ranger District · updated 2/5/2016
Cleveland Mountain SW of Poncha Springs, Colorado on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC · Chaffee, Colorado

Forest Health and Fuel Reduction Project on Cleveland Mountain on the Salida Ranger District, PSICC

Forest productsFuels management
Scoping Start
06/2015 (Estimated)
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sam Schroeder · sschroeder@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT49N, R8E, Sections 19,20,29,30,31,32,
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 10/19/2015
Tennessee Pass Nordic Center located in T8S, R30W, Secs 11, 14, 15 & 23 · Lake, Colorado

Issue a new special use authorization for 10 years to Tennessee Pass Nordic Center for grooming of 9 miles of cross-country ski trails and maintenance of established snowshoe trails.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/28/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S, R80W, Secs 11, 14, 15 & 23
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/29/2015
Forest Service Road 389 located off of U.S. 24 in Chaffee County. · Chaffee, Colorado

Granting Chaffee County an initial permit followed by a permanent easement for access on FR 389. This would provide access to the Numbers put-in site located along the Arkansas River.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/27/2014
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shiloh Benton · shilohmbenton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 27, Township 12 South, Range 79 West of the 6th Principal Meridian
Decision Memo · White River National Forest All Units · updated 8/19/2015
Aug 18th: Steamboat Springs - Arapahoe Basin Aug 19th: Copper Mountain ski area - Aspen Aug 20th: Aspen - Breckenridge Aug 22nd: Loveland - Fort Collins · Chaffee; Grand; Lake; Larimer; Park; Pitkin; Routt; Summit, Colorado

Classic Bicycle Racing LLC makes temporary use of NFS lands during 4 of the total 7 stages on four National Forests within Colorado for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards, and filming.

Special use managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
02/26/2015
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Hillary Santana · hsantana@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date08/19/2015
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; White River National Forest
DistrictsHahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District; Canyon Lakes Ranger District; Sulphur Ranger District; Leadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 8/18/2015
Various locations on the San Carlos, Salida, Leadville and South Park Ranger Districts. See attached maps for locational information. · Chaffee; Fremont; Huerfano; Lake; Park, Colorado

Special use authroization renewals for the San Carlos, Salida, Leadville and South Park Ranger Districts.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/07/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kay Dougan · kdougan@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Multi-district special use permit renewals.Decision Signed Date: 09/16/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; San Carlos Ranger District; South Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSee attached PDF District Maps for locational information.
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 8/10/2015
Approximately 9 miles south of Leadville, in the Sawmill Gulch area. · Lake, Colorado

Use heavy equipment to rip, seed and establish erosion control features to reduce sedimentation and erosion issues along non-system routes. Boulders, slash and green trees would be placed to limit access.

Road management
Scoping Start
07/23/2015
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTravel Management
Sawmill Gulch Nonsystem Route ClosureDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R79W, Sec 31; T10S, R80W, Sec 35 and 36; T11S, R80W, Sec 1
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 7/20/2015
Xcel transmission lines located north of Turquoise Lake and near Fremont Pass/Climax mine. · Lake, Colorado

Vegetation management on existing Xcel right-of-way.

Special use managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
04/28/2015
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Xcel Energy 2015 Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · White River National Forest All Units · updated 6/19/2015
Roadside pullouts in the White River National Forest; Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Grand Mesa/Gunnison/Uncompahgre National Forests · Chaffee; Delta; Gunnison; Lake; Park; Pitkin; Summit, Colorado

Special use authorization is for Bicycle Tour of Colorado (BTC) to make temporary use of NFS lands on 3 National Forests within Colorado for ancillary aid stations with portable toilets, signs, trash facilities and support personnel

Special use managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
04/28/2015
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mike Kenealy · mkenealy@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Rec EventDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2015
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; White River National Forest
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District; Paonia Ranger District; Leadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 6/11/2015
Project is located approximately 6 miles north of Divide, Colorado · Teller, Colorado

Commercially thin approx. 569 acres to reduce stand density and reduce hazardous fuel conditions while increasing stand vigor and health and return the stand to a more historical ponderosa pine regime.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
11/18/2013
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Carin Vadala · carinevadala@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Hy Brook Thinning/Timber Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 12 South, Range 70 West, Sections 1, 12 and 13, Township 12 South, Range 69 West, Sections 6, 7, and 8
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/2/2015
Ski Cooper, along Piney Run · Eagle, Colorado

Construction of a 14' x 18' wooden race start building on Piney Run within Ski Cooper's special use permit boundary.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
03/19/2015
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Piney Race Start Building - Ski CooperDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S, R80W, Sec. 13
Environmental Impact Statement · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 4/30/2015
Entire Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. · Morton; Baca; Bent; Chaffee; Custer; Douglas; El Paso; Fremont; Huerfano; Las Animas; Park; Pueblo; Teller, Colorado; Kansas

The PSICC is analyzing the Forests and Grasslands to determine oil and gas leasing availability. http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/psicc/oilandgas

Land management planning
NOI in Federal Register
05/20/2013
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/20/2013
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/2014 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
11/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Dow · jrdow@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Creation/Revision; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units
Legal Land DescriptionSee Forest Map
Decision Memo · South Park Ranger District · updated 4/16/2015
It's located 8 miles SW of Lake George, CO; south of Park Cty Rd. 98 and east of Park Cty Rd. 100 · Park, Colorado

Approximately 1750 acres of NF lands, consisting of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and grass/shrub lands, will be analyzed for fuels mitigation treatments to reduce risk to two subdivisons and other private land parcels.

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
08/17/2012
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mike Hessler · mhessler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Decision Memo Echo-Beaver Fuels Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/13/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 13S, Range 72W, sections 26, 27, 28, 33, 34 & 35; and Township 14S, Range 72 W, sections 2, 3 & 4. 6th PM, Park County, CO.
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 2/26/2015
South side of Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area, northwest of Colorado Springs · El Paso, Colorado

Commercial and non-commercial mechanical thinning and mastication on approximately 200 acres of burned forest on the south side of Rampart Reservoir in the Waldo Canyon Fire area to improve safety, visual quality and water quality.

Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
09/23/2014
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Dennis · mdennis@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Rampart Reservoir Thinning/MasticationDecision Signed Date: 02/26/2015
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 12 South, Range 68 West, Sections 27 and 34
Environmental Assessment · Leadville Ranger District · updated 12/29/2014
Halfmoon Creek drainage north to the Mt Zion area including Turquoise Lake & Tennessee Pass area (includes Ski Cooper) · Eagle; Lake, Colorado

The project will include vegetation management for insect and disease, as well as wildfire mitigation. The project includes treatments that will improve wildlife habitat, watersheds and closes non system routes in the project area.

Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
11/08/2012
Comment Period
12/19/2013
Objection Period Start
04/17/2014
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Tennessee Creek ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; White River National Forest
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/22/2014
Various locations throughout the Pikes Peak Ranger District · Douglas; El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Convert 10 existing transitional priority outfitter and guide permits to 10-year priority special use permits and evaluate several proposals for new 10-year priority permits

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/01/2011
Comment Period
04/18/2012
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Summit Ministries Outfitter and Guide 10-Year Priority Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2011
10-Year Priority Outfitter and Guide PermitsDecision Signed Date: 07/18/2011
Crested Butte Mountain Guides 10-Year Priority Special Use Permit ApprovalDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2011
Senior Centers Priority Service DaysDecision Signed Date: 12/21/2011
Outpost Wilderness Adventures and Golden Bell CampDecision Signed Date: 12/21/2011
Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp 10-year Priority Outfitter and Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2014
The Navigators 10-year Priority Outfitter and Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2014
Beart Trap Ranch 10-Year Priority Outfitter and Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2014
Elk Glade Outfitters 10-Year Priority Outfitter and Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 08/05/2014
Pikes Peak Alpine School 10-Year Priority Outfitter and Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 12/22/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R67-69 W; T11S, R67-69W; T12S, R67-69W, 13S, R67-69W; T14S, R67-69W; T15S, R67-69W
Decision Memo · South Platte Ranger District · updated 10/2/2014
Spring Creek Ranch · Jefferson, Colorado

IREA is proposing to rebuild approximately 14,431 linear feet of existing powerline that provides electric service to residents in the Spring Creek Ranch area. On private land an additional 7,811 feet would be rebuilt as part of the project.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/04/2014
Comment Period
04/17/2014
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brandon Mitchell · bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
IREA Spring Creek Ranch Overhead Powerline RebuildDecision Signed Date: 08/11/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S,R70W, Sec(s) 16,20,29,32
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/30/2014
Project is located up the Clear Creek Drainage at the Crescent Mine Site/Cabins, commonly known as Rockdale. Relocation of road is on FSR 381. · Chaffee, Colorado

Closure of an abandoned mine shaft 5 feet wide and 20 feet deep at the Crescent Mine. (Includes associated road rehabilitation and reroute.) Relocate the first 400 ft of Forest System Rd 381 (Clohsey Lake). Purpose of relocation is to improve safety.

Minerals and geologyRecreation management
Scoping Start
06/30/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Crescent Mine Closure and RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 12,S., R. 81 W., Sec 23
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/30/2014
Northeast of Leadville and southwest of Climax along Hwy 91. · Lake, Colorado

The portion of the project on National Forest System lands involves replacing one powerpole and inserting 3 new powerpoles northeast of Leadville and southwest of Climax along Hwy 91.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/02/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Corbin · lcorbin@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Xcel Energy Structure Replacement and AdditionsDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S, R79W, Section 10 & 15
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/30/2014
T10S, R80W, Sections 4 and 5 · Lake, Colorado

The Forest Service is proposing to remove sedimentation buildup, to lower the headgate and repair 750 feet of ditch on the Young-Smith ditch.

Facility managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
09/05/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nicholas Gerich · ngerich@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Comanche Ranger District · updated 9/24/2014
Athens Allotment on the Carrizo Unit · Baca, Colorado

Trench and bury approximately 0.6 miles of new water pipeline to provide water to an existing livestock water tank in the Athens allotment. The majority of the project will occur in the adjacent Bandito Allotment.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/02/2012
Comment Period
08/02/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kurt Staton · kstaton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsComanche Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 Sec 11, T33S, R47W
Decision Memo · Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units · updated 9/21/2014
The 2014 route is on the White River, Gunnison, Pike, San Isabel and Arapahoe National Forests · Boulder; Chaffee; Eagle; El Paso; Gunnison; Park; Pitkin, Colorado

2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/17/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Neal Weierbach · nweierbach@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2014 Pro-cycle ChallengeDecision Signed Date: 07/24/2014
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; White River National Forest
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District; Paonia Ranger District; Boulder Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; Pikes Peak Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/16/2014
37200 N. Highway 24, Buena Vista, CO · Chaffee, Colorado

Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing to build a 57' x 32' storage building to replace two small open-front storage sheds at their Otero Pump Station facility at 37200 N. Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/30/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S, R79W, Sec. 35, SW1/4SE1/4
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/5/2014
Carmichael - Turquoise Lake Lodge Pole Flats, 2. ) Water Walker Guides - Twin Lakes. · Lake, Colorado

Re-issuance of Outfitter Guide Special Use Permits: 1.)Carmichael Training Systems - mountain bike training camp - with 300 Service days on system roads and trails. 2.)Water Walker Guiding- fishing on Twin and Turquoise Lakes with 350 service days.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/22/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Issuance of a SUP for Water Walker Guiding and Carmichael Training SystemsDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 6/5/2014
Turquoise Lake Trail. Matchless Boat Ramp is the Start and Finish line. · Lake, Colorado

Re-issuance of a 5 year Recreation Event - Special Use Permit for the purpose of a Half Marathon at Turquoise Lake. Maximum number participants 150. Race occurs on the first Sunday in the month of June.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/22/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Lovato · dlovato@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Issuance of SUP for the Turquoise Lake Half Marathon Recreation EventDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/19/2013
4 miles west of Colorado Springs on the southern end of the Rampart Range · El Paso, Colorado

Implement measures to reduce soil loss on USFS lands, lessen flooding impacts, and assist with vegetation recovery by channel work, sediment detention basins, log erosion barriers, straw wattles, trail and road work, mulching, and treating weeds

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management
Scoping Start
07/25/2013
Comment Period
07/25/2013
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dana Butler · danabutler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 13 South, Range 67 West and Range 68 West
Decision Memo · Leadville Ranger District · updated 9/30/2013
Lake County Colorado · Lake, Colorado

The Forest proposes to replace the twenty flush toilets with up to twenty-six new vault toilets, and to eventually add additional toilet buildings. These new toilets will be state-of-the art, and will be fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Facility managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
01/04/2012
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michelle Mueggler · mlmueggler@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction
Turquoise Lake Recreation Area Toilet Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2012 Legal Notice Date: 03/07/2012
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S R80W
Environmental Assessment · East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District · updated 9/26/2013
NFS and other lands between Beaver Creek Ski Resort and the Town of Buena Vista · Chaffee; Eagle; Lake, Colorado

Proposal for a 6-day trail running stage race from Beaver Creek to Buena Vista. Specific dates will vary annually but will occur in July or August.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
10/15/2010
Comment Period
11/22/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Paula Peterson · pkpeterson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Transrockies Run Recereation EventDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/26/2013
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; White River National Forest
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Environmental Assessment · R2 - Rocky Mt. Region All Units · updated 9/10/2013
Bighorn, San Juan, Pike and San Isabel and CC, Medicine Bow and Routt, Shoshone, Black Hills, White River, Rio Grande, Arapaho and Roosevelt and Pawnee · Adams, Colorado; Kansas; South Dakota; Wyoming

The US Forest Service is preparing an environmental analysis for cave and abandoned mine management options for the bat disease commonly known as white-nose syndrome (WNS).

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsMinerals and geologyRecreation management
Scoping Start
11/20/2012
Comment Period
12/21/2012
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Trey Schillie · tschillie@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - ARPDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/30/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - BighornDecision Signed Date: 03/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/31/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - Black HillsDecision Signed Date: 03/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/05/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine for WNS - GMUGDecision Signed Date: 03/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/30/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - MBRDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/31/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - PSICCDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/04/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - Rio GrandeDecision Signed Date: 03/25/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/28/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - San JuanDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/29/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - ShoshoneDecision Signed Date: 03/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/01/2013
Cave and Abandoned Mine Management for WNS - White RiverDecision Signed Date: 03/28/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/01/2013
ForestsBighorn National Forest; Black Hills National Forest; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Rio Grande National Forest; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; San Juan National Forest; Shoshone National Forest; White River National Forest
DistrictsBighorn National Forest All Units; Black Hills National Forest All Units; Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units; Rio Grande National Forest All Units; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units; San Juan National Forest All Units; Shoshone National Forest All Units; White River National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · White River National Forest All Units · updated 7/11/2013
White River NF; Pike-San Isabel NF and Cimarron-Comanche National Grasslands; Medicine Bow-Routt NF and Thunder Basin National Grassland; Arapaho-Roosevelt NF and Pawnee Nat'l Grassland · Eagle; Grand; Lake; Larimer; Park; Pitkin; Routt; Summit, Colorado

The proposed special use authorization is for Classic Bicycle Racing LLC to make temporary use of NFS lands on 4 National Forests within CO for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/08/2013
Comment Period
05/08/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mike Kenealy · mkenealy@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2013 U.S. Pro Cycling Challenge RaceDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2013
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; White River National Forest
DistrictsHahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District; Canyon Lakes Ranger District; Leadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 8/21/2012
Rainbow Gulch Trail and Rampart Reservoir Trail southeast of Woodland Park, CO · El Paso, Colorado

Re-issue a 5-Year Recreation Event Special Use Permit to the Pikes Peak Road Runners to conduct the Pony Express Trail Run footrace on the Rampart Reservoir and Rainbow Gulch Trails annually on the 3rd Sunday in September for up to 150 participants.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/15/2011
Comment Period
04/12/2012
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sue Miller · smiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Pikes Peak Road Runners 5-year Recreation Event Permit Re-IssueDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/21/2012
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship12 South, Range 68 West, Sections 22-23 and 26-28
Environmental Impact Statement · WO - Washington Office - National headquarters · updated 7/10/2012
11 contiguous Western States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) and Alaska. · Bonner; Aleutians East; La Paz; Columbia; Coos; Colusa; Denver; Douglas, Alaska; Arizona; California; Colorado; District of Columbia; Idaho; Kansas; Montana; North Dakota; Nebraska; New Mexico; Nevada; Oklahoma; Oregon; South Dakota; Texas; Utah; Washington; Wyoming

The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.

Regulations, directives, orders
NOI in Federal Register
06/13/2007
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/13/2008
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/24/2008
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2010 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tracy Parker · tparker03@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRegulation Creation/Modification
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest; Bitterroot National Forest; Clearwater National Forest; Custer National Forest; Custer Gallatin National Forest; Helena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest; Lolo National Forest; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Rio Grande National Forest; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands; San Juan National Forest; White River National Forest; Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Carson National Forest; Cibola National Forest; Coronado National Forest; Gila National Forest; Lincoln National Forest; Santa Fe National Forest; Tonto National Forest; Boise National Forest; Bridger-Teton National Forest; Dixie National Forest; Fishlake National Forest; Manti-Lasal National Forest; Payette National Forest; Salmon-Challis National Forest; Sawtooth National Forest; Caribou-Targhee National Forest; Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest; Angeles National Forest; Cleveland National Forest; Eldorado National Forest; Inyo National Forest; Klamath National Forest; Lassen National Forest; Los Padres National Forest; Mendocino National Forest; Modoc National Forest; Plumas National Forest; San Bernardino National Forest; Sequoia National Forest; Shasta Trinity National Forest; Sierra National Forest; Tahoe National Forest; Deschutes National Forest; Fremont-Winema National Forest; Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Malheur National Forest; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Mt. Hood National Forest; Ochoco National Forest; Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest; Umatilla National Forest; Umpqua National Forest; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Willamette National Forest; R10 - Alaska Region All Units; WO - Washington Office - National headquarters
DistrictsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units; Bitterroot National Forest All Units; Clearwater National Forest All Units; Custer National Forest All Units; Custer Gallatin National Forest; Custer Gallatin National Forest All Units; Helena National Forest All Units; Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units; Lolo National Forest All Units; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units; Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units; Rio Grande National Forest All Units; Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units; San Juan National Forest All Units; White River National Forest All Units; Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units; Carson National Forest All Units; Cibola National Forest All Units; Coronado National Forest All Units; Gila National Forest All Units; Lincoln National Forest All Units; Santa Fe National Forest All Units; Tonto National Forest All Units; Boise National Forest All Units; Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units; Dixie National Forest All Units; Fishlake National Forest All Units; Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units; Payette National Forest All Units; Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units; Sawtooth National Forest All Units; Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units; Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units; Angeles National Forest All Units; Cleveland National Forest All Units; Eldorado National Forest All Units; Inyo National Forest All Units; Klamath National Forest All Units; Lassen National Forest All Units; Los Padres National Forest All Units; Mendocino National Forest All Units; Modoc National Forest All Units; Plumas National Forest All Units; San Bernardino National Forest All Units; Sequoia National Forest All Units; Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units; Sierra National Forest All Units; Tahoe National Forest All Units; Deschutes National Forest All Units; Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units; Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units; Malheur National Forest All Units; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units; Mt. Hood National Forest All Units; Ochoco National Forest All Units; Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units; Umatilla National Forest All Units; Umpqua National Forest All Units; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units; Willamette National Forest All Units; R10 - Alaska Region All Units; WO - Washington Office - National headquarters
Environmental Assessment · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 3/18/2011
Ute Pass and slopes surrounding Pikes Peak, west of Colorado Springs · El Paso; Teller, Colorado

In cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, treatment of approximately 25,000 acres to reduce hazardous fuels in the watersheds on Pikes Peak.

Fuels managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
11/01/2009
Objection Period Start
11/29/2010
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2011 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Ayotte · rayotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Municipal Watersheds
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Watershed Improvements
Catamount Forest Health & Hazardous Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/14/2011
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 13 South, 14 South, and 15 South and Range 67 West, 68 West, and 69 West
Environmental Assessment · South Platte Ranger District · updated 12/17/2009
Within Buffalo Creek Waterton/Deckers/Horse Creek Watershed · Douglas; Jefferson; Park, Colorado

Reduce risk of large-scale fires & subsequent erosion in the watershed that could threaten property & human life & exacerbate soil & water quality problems, restore the forest to more sustainable conditions & improve federally-listed species habitat.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
05/01/2006
Comment Period
05/01/2006
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)
Project documents
Matthew Schweich · mschweich@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Upper South Platte Watershed Protection and Restoration Project Phase 2 DecDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2009 Legal Notice Date: 09/17/2009
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPike National Forest
Environmental Impact Statement · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 12/7/2009
Lower Gold Camp Road, west of Colorado Springs · El Paso, Colorado

Develop and analyze alternatives for future management of an 8.5 mile section of Gold Camp Road that is currently closed due to the collapse of a tunnel. 2nd decision was appealed, and was reversed by the Reg. Office. No further action is proposed.

Recreation managementRoad managementHeritage resource management
NOI in Federal Register
06/30/2004
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/28/2005
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/31/2006
Decision
03/2006 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Frank Landis · flandis@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management; Road Maintenance; Travel Management
Gold Camp Road Plan EISDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2006 (Reversed in Appeal (215)) Legal Notice Date: 03/17/2006
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15S, R67W, Sections 16, 17, 20, 21
Environmental Assessment · South Platte Ranger District · updated 12/7/2009
Harris Park · Jefferson; Park, Colorado

Harris Park Fuels Treatment Project.

Fuels managementWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
09/02/2004
Comment Period
03/29/2006
Decision
03/2006 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2007 (Estimated)
Project documents
Fred Patten · fpatten@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iii: Watershed Forestry Assistance; Hfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityHarzardous Waste Compliance Actions; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Decision Notice and FONSI for Harris Park Fuel Mgmt ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/23/2006 Legal Notice Date: 03/30/2006
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land Description26,300 acres. T7S, R73W, Secs. 1-5, 7-18, 20-26. T6S, R73W, Secs. 1-3, 10-22, 27-29, 32-34. T6S, R32W, Secs. 2-15, 17-20.
Environmental Assessment · Leadville Ranger District · updated 12/7/2009
The project is located within the Box Creek Watershed, approximately 6 miles southwest of Leadville. · Lake, Colorado

Formerly known as Box Creek Environmental Analysis. Vegetation and travel management on approximately 5,500 acres. Vegetation treatment will include mechanical, prescribed fire and protection treatments.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad managementWatershed managementFuels management
Scoping Start
10/25/2000
Comment Period
11/03/2005
Decision
10/2005 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2006 (Estimated)
Project documents
Gary Kedish · gkedish@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Box Creek Vegetation and Travel Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2005 Legal Notice Date: 11/03/2005
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S R81W, T11S R80W
Decision Memo · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 3/18/2008
South Rampart Range Road (Road #300), 7 miles from the beginning of Road 300 in Garden of the Gods City Park · El Paso, Colorado

Evaluate the existing condition of the shooting range as it relates to health and safety and environment. Develop alternatives to mitigate risks to health, safety and environment as needed.

Watershed managementRegulations, directives, ordersRecreation management
Scoping Start
11/15/2007
Decision
02/2008 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Anthony Edwards · aedwards@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Order Creation/Modification; Watershed Improvements
Improvements to the South Rampart Shooting RangeDecision Signed Date: 02/15/2008
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 13 South, Range 67 West, Section 29
Environmental Impact Statement · Pikes Peak Ranger District · updated 5/27/2007
N. boundary - Devi's Head Peak, E boundary - east of Rampart Range Rd, S boundary - Raspberry Mtn., W boundary - County Rd 51 to Cty Rd 3 · Douglas; El Paso; Teller, Colorado

Thinning and prescribed burning within approx. 20,000 acres to implement the National Fire Plan and the PSICC Forest Plan.

Fuels management
NOI in Federal Register
12/10/2001
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/11/2003
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/15/2003
Decision
07/2003 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2003 (Estimated)
Project documents
Eric Zanotto · ezanotto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Products Sales; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R68W; T9S, R69W; T9S, R70W; T70S, R68W; T10S, R69W; T10S, R70W; T11S, R68W; T11S, R69W; T11S, R70W; T11S, R71W; T12S, R68W; T12S, R69W; T12S, R70W; T12S, R71W; T13S, R69W; T13S, R70W