Decision Memo Completed

New Vision Wilderness Special Use Permit

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Taylor, Wisconsin Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

New Vision Wilderness has requested a re-issuance of their Special Use Permit to use the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and adjacent dispersed campsites along the trail to operate a therapeutic based outdoor rehabilitation program for youth.

Location

This project is located on and surrounding the Ice Age National Scenic Trail between Taylor County Highway E, and southwest to where the trail intersects State Highway 64.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/04/2013
2
Comment Period
12/19/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2014 (Estimated)

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
New Vision Wilderness Special Use Permit ReissuanceDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/06/2014
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management