A suite of projects is proposed as identified in Telluride Ski Resort's (TSR) 2017 Master Development Plan (MDP) and subsequent 2023 & 2024 MDP Amendments within TSRs 2019s existing operational boundary.
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT
USDA FOREST SERVICE
GRAND MESA, UNCOMPAHGRE AND GUNNISON NATIONAL FORESTS
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, COLORADO
TELLURIDE SKI RESORT IMPROVEMENTS
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest’s (GMUG) has prepared a final environmental assessment (Final EA) and draft decision notice and finding of no significant impact (DN/FONSI) for Telluride Ski Resort Improvements. The Responsible Official for this decision is Chad Stewart, Forest Supervisor.
Consistent with Telluride Ski Resort’s 2017 Master Development Plan, as amended, Supervisor Stewart is planning to approve Alternative 2 identified in the Final EA, which includes the following activities:
Additional details including project design criteria and response to comments can be found in the Final EA and Draft Decision Notice (DN). The Final EA and Draft DN/FONSI as well as supporting information for Telluride Ski Resort Improvements are available on the GMUG’s website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/projects/301822. Additional information regarding this proposed action can be obtained from Scott Spielman, Recreation Manager, at 970-327-4261 or by email at scott.spielman@usda.gov.
Project is implementing a land management plan subject to pre-decisional objection under 36 CFR Part 218 Subparts A and B.
Objections, including attachments, must be filed with the reviewing officer within 45 calendar days following publication of this notice in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the newspaper of record. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Objectors should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer pursuant to 36 CFR 218.9.
Objections will only be accepted from those who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed project during scoping or other designated opportunities for public comment in accordance with 36 CFR 218.5(a). Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed project unless the issue is based on new information arising after the designated comment opportunities.
An objection must contain the minimum content requirements specified in 36 CFR 218.8(d) and incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in 36 CFR 218.8(b). Objections that do not adhere to these requirements are conditions under which the reviewing officer may set aside an objection pursuant to 36 CFR 218.10. All eligible objections are available for public inspection.
Electronic objections are preferred and must be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Officer online here. Electronic submissions must be submitted in a format that is readable with optical character recognition software (e.g., Word, PDF, Rich Text) and be searchable. An automated response should confirm your electronic objection has been received. Note: any person who wishes to fax an objection, contact Scarlett Vallaire, Administrative Review Coordinator via phone at 801-989-6605 or email at scarlett.vallaire@usda.gov.
Written objections may be submitted via regular mail, private carrier or hand delivered to: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, Attn: Reviewing Officer, Bunni Maceo, C/O Director of Strategic Planning, 1617 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 17, Lakewood, CO, 80401. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding Federal holidays, for hand delivery.
The form below can be used to submit your comments to the responsible project official.
National Forests have the option to post comments for public viewing on this web site via a public reading room. Active reading rooms allow the public to read or download your letter, including your contact information. If this project has an active reading room, a link labeled “Public Comment Reading Room” will appear on the main project page. The agency may withhold letters containing proprietary information, sensitive cultural or habitat locations, profanity, etc. All letters, including those not posted, will be considered and included as part of the project record.
Disclaimer: All contact information is optional; however, anonymous comments will not provide standing to object.
