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UNITEDS TATES DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON

ORDER# 06-18-01-24-43 FOREST ORDER

374 FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System ("NFS") areas, roads, and trails described below within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. Refer to Exhibit A for the map and Exhibit B for trails and recreation sites that are closed. This Order supersedes Order# 06-18-01-24-37 and is effective on October 1, 2024, through January 1, 2025, unless otherwise rescinded sooner.

PROHIBlllONS:

1. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e)
2. Being on a trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a)
3.  Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)

CLOSURE AREA:

The closure area is located within the State of Oregon, Lane County, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The closure applies to the NFS areas, roads, and trails and trailheads described below. The closure area is depicted on the attached map, which is incorporated into this order as "Exhibit A". All areas, roads, trails, campgrounds, and recreation sites in this closure area are closed. All trails that serve as the boundary of this closure area are also closed. Recreation sites, trails and campgrounds closed by this order are depicted in "Exhibit B".

Area Closure Description

The closure boundary starts at the junction of Forest Service Trail (FST) 3523 (McBee) and FST 3307 (Crossing Way) near Roaring River Ridge just outside the Three Sisters Wilderness. It proceeds northeast along FST 3523 to the junction of FST 3518 (Mud Lake). From there, it continues east along FST 3518 until it turns south following FST 3526 (Mink Lake) to the junction of FST 4338 (Porky Lake). The closure boundary then proceeds east along FST 4338 to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and continues southwest along the PCT to the Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest boundary line. From there, it continues southwest along the Forest boundary line to FST 3307 (Crossing Way) and then follows FST 3307 northwest to where it started at FST 3523 (McBee).

EXEMPllONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e)(1) and (4), 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 for this Order.

2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of organized rescue or
    

fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. § 3551, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Springfield, Oregon on this 30th day of September 2024.

Digitally signed by DOONNA MICKLEY

Donna Mickley

Acting Forest Supervisor Willamette National Forest