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ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST
DUCHESNE/ROOSEVELT RANGER DISTRICT
ROAD AND AREA CLOSURE

PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) roads in the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District, Ashley National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area, Campgrounds, and Roads”):
1. Going into or being upon the Described Areas. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
2. Being on the Described Roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 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 or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or state administrative personnel in performance of an official duty.

AREA CLOSURE DESCRIBED:
1. The area described as follows, beginning near Rhoades Canyon at the west Ashley National Forest boundary with the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, thence north and then east along boundary to the intersection of the Highline Trail (FST 025) at Rocky Sea Pass, then following the Highline Trail to Dead Horse Pass, then southeast along the ridgetop to Explorer Peak, continuing along ridgeline south to Kweewahgut Peak, then southeast following ridgeline to Cleveland Peak, then southeast to Brown Duck Mountain, proceeding across Tworoose Pass southeast to Rock Creek Peak, then south along Miners Gulch road to the Rock Creek Road, then following Rock Creek Road (FSR 134) to Forest boundary, and continuing west to Forest west boundary near Rhoades Canyon.

ROAD CLOSURES DESCRIBED
1. FSR 144 (North Fork of the Duchesne Road) from the forest boundary to its terminus.
2. Rhoades Canyon Road (FSR 174) starting at the forest service boundary to its terminus.
3. Blind Stream Road (FSR 135) starting at the forest service boundary to its terminus.
4. Burnt Ridge Road (FSR 416) starting at the forest service boundary to intersection with FSR 197.
5. Log Hollow Road (FSR 197) starting at the forest service boundary to its terminus.
6. Rock Creek Road (FSR 134) starting at the forest service boundary to its terminus.
7. Miners Gulch Road (FSR 222) starting at intersection of Rock Creek Road to its terminus.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety due to Yellow Lake Fire. Wildfire behavior can be unpredictable and due to the close proximity of this fire it is in the publics best interest to remain out of this area.

IMPLEMENTATION:
1. This Order shall be in effect from October 10, 2024, at 12:00 pm through December 31, 2024, at 12:00 am.
2. A map identifying the Described Area and Roads is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200‐299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200‐299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. For more information about this Order, contact the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District located in Duchesne, Utah, telephone (435) 738‐2482 or the Ashley National Forest Supervisor’s Office located in Vernal, Utah, telephone (435) 789-1181.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Order(s) prohibiting the same, or similar acts, in/on the Described Area and Roads.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests
Heber-Kamas Ranger District
Yellow Lake Fire Area and Road Closures

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System Yellow Lake Fire Area and Roads in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests. Described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. This Order will be in effect October 10, 2024, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2024, unless rescinded.
1. Being in or upon the Area, including all Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots as described below and shown on the attached map. This includes all pedestrian, hikers, equestrian, bicycles, and any type of motorized vehicle. [36 CFR 261.52 (e)] and [36 CFR 261.53(e)]
2. Being in or upon the roads as described below and shown on the attached map. This includes all pedestrian, hikers, equestrian, bicycles, and any type of motorized vehicle. [36 CFR 261.54 (e)] and [36 CFR 261.53(e)]

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or state administrative personnel in performance of an official duty.
 

DESCRIBED The Yellow Lake Fire area closure includes all roads, trails, trailhead, parking area/lots, and campgrounds. Starting at the Pine Valley campground going West on the north side of Highway 150 to the Yellow Pine trailhead (Forest Service Trail #240) north along the trail past Castle Peak to Box Canyon (Forest Service ATV Trail #305) continuing north along Mud Lake Flats Road (Forest Service Road #030) to Smith and Morehouse Reservoir (Forest Service Road #033) to the forest service boundary east along the forest boundary to the district boundary between the Heber-Kamas Ranger District and the Evanston Ranger District east along the boundary to the Highline Trailhead continuing east along the ridge line to the forest boundary at Rocky Sea Pass south along the forest boundary across Highway 35 to the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road (Forest Service Road #050) going west along the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road (Forest Service Road #050) to the intersection with the Mill Hollow Road (Forest Service Road #054) then going north along the Mill Hollow Road (forest Service Road #054) to Highway 35 then going northwest on the north side of Highway 35 following the forest boundary for approx. 3 miles then north along the Forest Boundary to Pine Valley group campground located in Township 1 North, Range 7 East, Section 36; Township 1 North, Range 8 East, Sections 26-35; Township 1 North, Range 9 East, Sections 19-21, 27-34; Township 1 South, Range 10 East, Sections 19-21, 28; Township 1 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1, 12-13, 24-25, 35-36; Township 1 South, Range 8 East, Sections 1-36; Township 1 South, Range 9 East, Sections 3-10, 13-24, 26-35; Township 2 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1-3, 10-17, 20-27, 35-36; Township 2 South, Range 8 East, Sections 1-36; Township 2 South, Range 9 East, Sections 2-10, 15-21, 28-33; Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Sections 2-11, 17-19, 30-3; Township 3 North, Range 9 West, Sections 1-4, 9-16, 20-30, 32-36; Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1-2, 11-14, 24-25, 36; Township 3 South, Range 8 East, Sections 1-36; Township 3 South, Range 9 East, Sections 4-8, 17-21, 27-34; Township 4 North, Range 8 West, Sections 19, 21-22, 27-35; Township 4 North, Range 9 West, Sections 22-27, 34-36; Township 4 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1, 11-14, 22-24; Township 4 South, Range 8 East, Sections 2-10, 15-19; Township 4 South, Range 8 East, Sections 4-6 all within the Salt Lake Meridian as shown on the attached map and Township 1 North, Range 10 West, Sections 1-2, 9-17, 19-30; Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Sections 21-29, 32-36; Township 1 North, Range 9 West, Sections 5-10, 15-21, 30; Township 2 North, Range 10 West, Sections 13, 24; Township 2 North, Range 8 West, Section 6; Township 2 North, Range 9 West, Sections 1-10, 15-19, 29-30, 32-33 all within the Uintah Based Meridian as shown on the attached map
PURPOSE To Provide for public and firefighter safety during the suppression of the Yellow Lake Fire.

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be in effect when signed October 10, 2024, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2024, unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov).
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Kamas office in Kamas, Utah (435) 783-4338, Heber office in Heber, Utah (435) 654-0470 and National Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Jordan, Utah (801) 999-2103, for more information about this Order.
Order Number: 04-19-24-661
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in/on the Area, and Roads.