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

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. Being in the described area and roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a) and (b).

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.

ROAD AND AREA CLOSURE DESCRIBED:
1. The area described as North Fork of the Duchesne Road (FSR 144) beginning at the forest boundary, north along this road to the Mill Flat Trail (FST 081) and then north along that trail to the middle of section 3, then west to the forest boundary and then south, then west, then south and then east along the forest boundary to the North Fork of the Duchesne Road (FSR 144).
2. FSR 144 starting from the forest boundary to its terminus.
3. FSR 174 starting from the forest boundary to its terminus
4. Aspen Campground, Hades Campground, and Iron Mine Campground.

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 18, 2024 at 0630 AM 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, Roads, Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots 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 18, 2024, and shall remain in effect until November 25, 2024, unless rescinded.

1. Being in or upon the Area, Campgrounds, Roads, 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)]

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, campgrounds, trails, trailhead, parking area/lots. Starting at the Pine Valley campground going east along the south side of the Provo River to Cobblerest campground then goes east to the forest boundary, 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 northside of the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road (Forest Service Road #050) to the intersection with Mill Hollow Road (Forest Service Road #054) then going north along the eastside of 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 2 South, Range 7 East, Sections 35-36, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1-2, 11-14, 24-25, 36, Township 3 South, Range 8 East, Section 1-36,Township 3 South, Range 9 East, Section 6-7, 17-21, 27-34, Township 4 South, Range 7 East, Section 1, 11-15, 22-24, Township 4 South, Range 8 East, Section 2-10, 15-19, Township 4 South, Range 9 East, Section 4-6 all within the Salt Lake Meridian as shown on the attached map and Township 1 North, Range 10 West, Sections 1, 2, 9-30, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Sections 21-29, 32-36 Township 1 North, Range 6 West, Sections 3-10, 15-22, 30; Township 2 North, Range 10 West, Sections 13, 24, Township 2 North, Range 9 West, Sections 19-22, 27-34 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 18, 2024, and shall remain in effect until November 25, 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.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in/on the Area, Roads, Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots.