NFSR #1803 Road Closure

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service 
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests 
Red River Ranger District
Road Closure

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 in the Red River Ranger District, Nez PerceClearwater National Forests, described below and shown on the attached map
incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Roads”):

1. Being on the road. 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)(2).

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire
fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e)(4).

3. Persons engaged in business, trade, or occupations in the area, specifically
contractors and subcontractors of Thompson Contracting Inc. 36 C.F.R.§ 261.50(e)(5).

DESCRIBED ROADS 

NFSR #1803 522B, The project starts at the bottom of NFSR 1803 Relief Creek Road 
at M.P. 0.0 (T29N, R08E S33) ending at MP 5.60 (T28N, R08E S15), as shown on the 
ATTACHED MAP.
 

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to
hazardous conditions during construction operations.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from May 22, 2026, at 6:00 am. through June 12, 2026
at 6:00 p.m., unless rescinded

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2. A map identifying the Described [Area/Roads/Trails] 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/r01/nezperce-clearwater/alerts.

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 Red River Ranger District, 416 USFS Dr, Elk City, ID 83525, (208)
842-2245, and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests 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 Road.

Signed and issued on May 22, 2026.