Decision Memo Completed

Copenhagen Lake Private Road Authorization

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Permittee proposes to use and maintain an existing natural surface private road/trail crossing Chippewa National Forest land to access their private cabin. The portion of the road crossing NFS land is approximately 3,084 feet long and 12 feet wide.

Location

North side Copenhagen Lake on the south side of FR 2487 (West Slauson Lake Road). Approximately 0.80 miles east of FR 2181 (Clubhouse Lake Road)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/05/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (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
Copenhagen Lake Private Road AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2025
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT59N, R26W, Section 1
Special use management