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Canal Fire Area Road and Trail Closure
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Publication Type: Closures
Order Number: 0408-20-04
Canal Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure
PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited in the area, on the roads and sections of roads and the trail described in this Order, all within the Fillmore Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest.
1. Being in the area, 36 CFR 261.52(e).
2. Being on the road, 36 CFR 261.54(e).
3. Being on the trail, 36 CFR 261.55(a)
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order:
l. Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
4. Owners or lessees of land in the area closure with an incident escort approved by the Forest Service.
AREA DESCRIPTION:
The closed area is depicted on the attached map which is incorporated herein, and is within the National Forest boundary
• NORTHERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands south of Forest Road 086 Leamington Pass Road. From the westerly junction of the forest boundary, to the easterly junction of the forest boundary.
• EASTERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands west of the forest boundary from Forest Road 086 Leamington Pass South along the forest boundary to forest road 087 Wide Canyon. Then following the county line south to Forest Trail 003 Oak Creek Canyon.
• SOUTHERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands north of Forest Road 089Oak Creek. From the westerly junction of the forest boundary to the easterly junction of Forest Trail 003. Then from Forest Trail 033 to the county line
• WESTERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands east of the forest boundary. From the northerly junction of Forest Road 086 Leamington Pass to the southerly junction of Forest Road 089 Oak Creek.
ROAD DESCRIPTION
Forest Road 086: entire length Forest Road 2628: entire length Forest Road 710: entire length Forest Road 426: entire length Forest Road 432: entire length Forest Road 874: entire length Forest Road 087: entire length Forest Road 1652: entire length Forest Road 445: entire length Forest Road 421: entire length Forest Road 088: entire length Forest Road 1815: entire length Forest Road 906: entire length Forest Road 904: entire length Forest Road 420: entire length Forest Road 390: entire length Forest Road 089: entire length Forest Road 1653: entire length
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Forest Trail 001: entire length Forest Trail 077: entire length Forest Trail 087: entire length Forest Trail 402: entire length Forest Trail 995: entire length Forest Trail 931: entire length Forest Trail 400: entire length Forest Trail 003: entire length Forest Trail 299: entire length Forest Trail 401: entire length Forest Trail 314: entire length Forest Trail 313: entire length Forest Trail 312: entire length
PURPOSE:
To prevent potential injury to the public during fire operations in the described closure area. To provide for firefighter safety on the road and trails described during the wildland fire fighting operation.
DEFINITION: See the attached map for a visual representation.
IMPLEMENTATION:
1. This Order will be in effect when signed and shall remain in effect until 0000 hours August 1st, 2020 or until rescinded, whichever is earlier.
2. Violation of the above prohibition(s) is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. [Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 357l (b) (6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b) (7)].
3. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Fillmore Ranger District Office (435) 743-5721 and the Fishlake National Forest Supervisors Office 435-896-9233.
Done at Richfield, UT this 1st day of July, 2020.
Mike T. Elson Forest Supervisor Fishlake National Forest
