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Powell Canyon Road Closure (Bridgeport Ranger District)
Road closure on a section of Forest Service Road 42026, also known as Powell Canyon Road, described in the attached map. This is for public health and safety.
Alert Start Date: September 13, 2011
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 04-17-11-09
Contact Information
Contact Name: Bridgeport Ranger District
Contact Number: 760-932-7070
Contact Email: sm.fs.R4_HTNF@usda.gov
Associated Documents
Forest Order
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport Ranger District
Powell Canyon Road Closure
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on Forest System Road #42026 As described in the order, in the Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest until rescinded.
- It is prohibited to use any Motor Vehicle on the section of Forest Service System Road Number 42026, also known as the Powell Canyon Road, shown on Exhibit A, Map as closed. [36 CFR 261.54 (a)]
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), each of the following is exempt from this order.
- Persons with a permit 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.
AREA DESCRIBED
National Forest System Road #42026, commonly known as the Powell Canyon Road. East side closure is located approximately 1 mile west of State Highway 359 and the West side closure is approximately 4/10’s of a mile east of Forest Service System Road Number 45855, located on the Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this order public health and safety.
IMPLEMENTATION
- This Special Order implementing Seasonal Road Closure Restrictions is effective at 11:59 p.m. on September 13, 2011, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
- Exhibit A, Map and Exhibit B, Definitions are attached and incorporated into this ORDER.
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable as a class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization and/or imprisonment of not more than 6 months [Title 16 USC 551, 18 USC 3571(b) (6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b) (7)].
Signed this 13th day of September 2011, at Sparks, Nevada.
JEANNE M. HIGGINS
Forest Supervisor
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Order Number: 04-17-11-09
Maps
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