Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - Tusayan Ranger District

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Forest Order

TUSAYAN RANGER DISTRICT STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area”):

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal, coal, and briquettes. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).
3. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System roads, on all lands and trails, unless solely for the purpose of parking in an area that is devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway, or in areas that are designated for parking within developed recreation sites. 36 C.F.R. § 261.56.

THE FOLLOWING ACTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

4. Operating a generator, chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for felling, bucking, skidding, processing, road building and woodcutting or firewood gathering capable of igniting a fire. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(g).
5. Welding, or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open flame. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(h).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons using a stove or grill that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or pressurized liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuels.
2. 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).
3. Persons operating generators with an approved spark arresting device in the area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3)feet of the generator.
4. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
5. Purchasers of Commercial Timber Sale Contracts will follow the limitations included in C(T) 7.22# – Emergency Fire Precaution Schedule –Table A, as provided in the contract.

DESCRIBED AREA

All National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the Tusayan Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest as depicted on the attached maps at Exhibit A.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order will be in effect at 6:00 a.m. August 8th 2025, and shall remain in effect until September 30, 2025 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2. A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
3. Exhibit B, “Definitions,” is attached and incorporated into this Order.
4. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581 (b)(7)).
5. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Kaibab National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Williams, Arizona telephone number (928) 635-8200, the North Kaibab Ranger District located in Fredonia, Arizona telephone number (928) 643-7395 and the Williams Ranger District located in Williams, Arizona telephone number (928) 635-5600.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.

Done at Williams, Arizona this 6th day of August, 2025.

NICOLE BRANTON

Digitally signed by NICOLE BRANTON Date: 2025.08.06 10:38:04 -07'00'

Forest Supervisor Kaibab National Forest

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