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Burning Wood Pallets or Construction Debris - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-006 prohibiting burning of wood pallets or construction debris
Alert Start Date: April 1st, 2021
Alert End Date: April 26th, 2026
Order Number: 0401-21-006
Associated Documents
Forest Order
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
Order Number:0401-21-006
ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST
Occupancy and Use: Burning Wood Pallets or Construction Debris
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in the Vernal and Roosevelt-Duchesne Ranger Districts of the Ashley National Forest:
- Possessing, using, or storing any material used as firewood containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including, but not limited to, wood pallets or construction debris. [36 CFR 261.58(cc)]
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this order.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty; and
- Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety in highly concentrated recreational use areas by preventing the accumulation of waste and debris in areas utilized by the public.
AREA DESCRIBED
All lands administered by the Ashley National Forest
IMPLEMENTATION
- This Order will be in effect on April 1 2021 and shall remain in effect until April 26, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
- A violation of the prohibitions in this Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. [16 USC§ 551, 18 USC§§ 3559, 3571, 3581].
- Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Ashley National Forest Supervisors Office 435-789-1181.
Done at Vernal, UT this 22nd day of April 2021