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Colo Hwy 103 Closure
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
Alert Start Date: April 16th, 2015
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: ARP-CCRD-2015-01
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Pursuant to Title 16 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 551, and Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands in the area on the Clear Creek Ranger District of the Arapaho National Forest, in Clear Creek County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the “Restricted Area”. The Restricted Area is defined as within one-quarter mile of Colorado State Highway 103 between Interstate 70 and the West Chicago Creek Road (NFSR #188.1) also known as Clear Creek County Road 114. The closure is located in T3S, R73W, section 35 and 36; T4S, R73W, sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18 and 19; and T4S, R74W, sections 13 and 24, 6th P.M. as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. The purpose of the closure is to protect resources, ensure visitor safety, address sanitation and preserve the visual quality of the area.
PROHIBITIONS: 1. Camping within the Restricted Area. 36 CFR § 261.58(e). 2. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire within the Restricted Area. 36 CFR § 261.52(a). 3. Being in the Restricted Area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR § 261.58(l).
EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this ORDER: 1. Person with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 2. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. This Order will be in effect when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded.