Decision Memo Completed

Special Use Authorization for Kucera Driveway

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Lake, Colorado Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units

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.

Location

South of Leadville and east of Highway 24 along Weston Pass Road

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2024
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

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 for Kucera DrivewayDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2025
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
Special use management