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Forest Order No. 0513-24-14

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST

Borel Fire Area, Trails, and Roads Closure

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety,

the following acts are prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National

Forest. This order is effective from July 27, 2024, through August 10, 2024.

1. Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the Borel Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the attached map. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).

2. Being on any National Forest System trails within the Borel Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the attached map. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

3. Being on any National Forest System roads within the Borel Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the attached map. 36 C.F.R § 261.54(e).

4. Entering or using any Developed Recreation Sites within the Borel Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the attached map. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(b)

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3. Owners or lessees of land in the area, to the extent necessary to access their property.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Porterville, California, this 26th day of July, 2024.

ANTHONY EDWARDS

Forest Supervisor

Sequoia National Forest

Forest Order No. 0513-24-14

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST

Borel Fire Area, Trails, and Roads Closure

Exhibit A

The Borel Fire Closure Area begins at the intersection of the Sequoia National Forest Boundary and the Kern River in Section 32, Township 28 South, Range 30 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, then continues north and east approximately 27 miles along the east side of the Kern River to its intersection with the Forest Boundary in Section 11, T. 27 S., R. 32 E., MDB&M, then continues east and then southwest approximately 32 miles along the Forest Boundary back to the starting point.