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Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System roads within the Pacific Southwest Region. This Order is effective from July 16, 2020, through July 15, 2025.
Operating a vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. 36 CFR 261.54(f).
Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.
36 CFR 261.54(c).
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from March 18 2021 through July 15, 2021.
Being on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map.
a. Forest Road No. 22N57YA, from its intersection with Forest Road No. 22N57Y just north of the Peninsula Tent Campground, then north to its terminus.
b. Forest Road No. 22N57YB, from its intersection with Forest Road No. 22N57Y just north of the Peninsula Tent Campground, then north to its terminus.
Going into or being upon the Bald Eagle Closure Area. The Bald Eagle Closure Area is located in Section 33, T22N, R9E, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, as shown on the attached map.
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from March 11, 2021, through March 10, 2023.
Entering or using the Developed Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(b).
Being within the areas listed below and shown on Exhibit B.
Going into or being upon the Middle Fork, Feather River, from its intersection with Cleghorn Bar, Township 23 North, Range 9 East, Section 30 to its intersection with Milsap Bar Township 21 North, Range 06 East, Section 2, as shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(k).
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from March 11, 2021, through March 10, 2023:
Being on the National Forest System roads, or any portion thereof, listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B (map). 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
Use by any type of traffic on the National Forest System roads, or any portion thereof, listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B (map). 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(b).
Being on any National Forest System trail, or portion thereof, listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B (map). 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety, the following act is prohibited on the Plumas National Forest: Going into or being upon Forest Road No. 23N93 (Sandy Beach Rd.) from its intersection with State Route 70, then south to its terminus (totaling 0.092 mile), as shown on the attached map. This Order is effective from December 21, 2020, through July 1, 2021.
Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a), to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from August 4, 2020, until July 31, 2022.
Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety, being on the Fern Falls Trail Bridge on the Fern Falls Trail (Forest Trail No. 12E41), as shown on the attached map, is prohibited within the Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District. 36 CFR 261.55(a). This Order is effective from June 1, 2020, until December 31, 2021, or until the Fern Falls Trail Bridge has been reconstructed, whichever occurs first.
To report an emergency, please call 911.
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