Lochsa-Powell District Mire Fire Closure Order

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Forest Order

U.S. Forest Service Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Lochsa - Powell Ranger District Road Closures 

PROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (b) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) Roads on the Lochsa-Powell Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Roads”). 

1. Being on the Roads 36 C.F.R. § 261.54 (e). EXEMPTIONS Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

 1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2). 

2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

 DESCRIBED ROADS

 NFSR 107 – Saddle Camp Road, from the junction with NFSR 500 in T37N, R11E, Sec 29 to the end of the road in T37N, R11E., Sec 5. NFSR 587 – Marten Hill Road, from the junction with the NFSR 500 in T37N, R11E, Sec 29 to its terminus in T37N., R11E, Sec 6. Order Number: # 01-17-55-25-005

 PURPOSE 

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to wildfire activity in the area. 

IMPLEMENTATION

 1. This Order shall be in effect from August 21, 2025, at 12:00 a.m., through September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., unless rescinded.

 2. A map identifying the Described Roads is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nezperceclearwater/alerts-notices. 

3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.

 4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. § 3559, 3571, and 3581. 

5. Contact the Lochsa-Powell Ranger District in Kooskia, ID (208) 926-4274, or Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Kamiah, ID (208) 935-2513, for more information about this Order.

 6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts on the same Described Roads. Signed and issued on August 21, 2025. 

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