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FIRE CLOSURE
UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST
Forest Order #T2015-0414-UM-12
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the area described in this order within the Pomeroy Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest beginning on August 18, 2015 at 00:01 until further notice:
1.
It is prohibited to go into or be in the area described below and shown on the map in Appendix A (36 CFR 261.53 (e));
The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness
The area north of Forest Service Road (FSR) 6415 to the wilderness boundary.
The area north and west between FSR 62 and the wilderness boundary, from the junction of FSR 6413 and FSR 62, north-northeast to the Forest Service boundary.
The area north and west between the Forest Service boundary where it intersects with FSR 62, north to where it intersects with FSR 40.
1.
It is prohibited to use any type of traffic on the following roads (36 CFR 261.54(c));
FSR 46 from the Forest Service boundary on the north to the junction of FSR 64 to the south
FSR 64 from the junction of FSR 46 to the junction of FSR 6415.
FSR 6415 from the junction of FSR 64 to the junction of FSR 6413.
FSR 6413 from the junction of FSR 6415 to the junction of FSR 62.
FSR 62 from the junction of FSR 6413, north-northeast to the Forest Service boundary.
FSR 40 from the junction of the Forest Service boundary, north to the junction of FSR 4030
FSR 4030
FSR 4713
FSR 4712
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
(1.) Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.
(2.) Any Federal, State or local law enforcement officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261,
Subpart A.
Done at Pendleton, Oregon, this _19th_ day of August, 2015.
_______/s/Bill Gamble_______
Bill Gamble
Forest Supervisor
Umatilla National Forest
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 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 and 3571)
Statement of Need:
In order to protect the safety of forest visitors from activities associated with the Grizzly Bear Fire Complex. This will prevent the entry of the public into the fire and prevent interference with fire fighting activities and minimize hazards to the public and firefighters.
Enforcement Procedures:
Enforcement will be conducted by FPOs, LEOs and SAs. Discretion will be used in the first couple of days after enacting the order and the preferred method of compliance will be a warning since the goal is to clear the area and protect the public.
Posting:
Posting shall be done by the forest staff or fire personnel assigned to the fire. Posting should be made at all major access point to the area. Barricades can be used to block entry on roads to the area.
Assessment of Need and Enforcement Plan
1. Background:
These restrictions have been deemed necessary because of the hazards associated with the Grizzly Bear Complex Fire. This order reduces the affected area to those that are still at risk from active fire.
2. Intent of Subpart B Order:
These restrictions are intended to help ensure public and firefighter safety.
3. Enforcement Plan:
Action Responsible Official Date
Prepare proposed order Appropriate Staff with LEI input
Review proposed order Acting Patrol Captain, 8/18/2015
Approve proposed order Forest Supervisor
Post order in accordance with
36 CFR 261.51 District Staff Officer and Staff
Prepare news release for local media
describing the order and management objectives PAO
Officers assigned to the fire will assume primary
responsibility for enforcing this order. Officers will
exercise normal discretion in resolving violations.
All enforcement actions involving warnings,
citations and arrests will be conducted under protocols
established by the Patrol Captain for the North East
Oregon zone. Law Enforcement Personnel/Forest Protection Officers Upon Approval
_____/s/ Bill Gamble____________ /s/ Robert W Field
Bill Gamble Robert W Field
Forest Supervisor Patrol Captain
Unit Information
Umatilla National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
72510 Coyote Road
Pendleton, OR 97801
Incident Contact
Joani Bosworth
Email: jbosworth@fs.fed.us
Phone: 541-278-3722
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