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Pallet Order
Possessing, using, or storing any material used as firewood containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including, but not limited to, wood pallets and/or construction debris.
Alert Start Date: July 22nd, 2022
Alert End Date: July 22nd, 2032
Order Number: 04-19-22-531
Associated Documents
Forest Order
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE 857 WEST SOUTH JORDAN PARKWAY
SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH 84095
SPECIAL ORDER OF FOREST SUPERVISOR
UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FORESTS FOREST WIDE
PROHIBITIONS:
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.58(cc) the following act is prohibited on the National Forest System lands as described in this Order. All lands affected are located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests. This order is in effect July 22, 2022 and shall remain in effect through July 22, 2032.
1. Possessing, using, or storing any material used as firewood containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including, but not limited to, wood pallets and/or construction debris as described below and shown on attached map. [36 CFR 261.58(cc)]
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order:
1. Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
4. Persons transporting such material for deposit off National Forest System
Lands.
AREA DESCRIBED:
All lands administered by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests.
PURPOSE:
This closure is to prevent accumulation of waste and debris in areas utilized by the public.
DEFINITIONS:
Any person possesses or uses any materials containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including, but not limited to, wood pallets and/or construction debris for the purpose of firewood or burning on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests.
IMPLEMENTATION:
1. This Order will be in effect beginning July 22, 2022 and shall remain in effect through July 22, 2032.
2. Exhibit A, “Definitions,” is attached and incorporated into this order.
3. Violation of the above prohibition(s) is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual, or $10,000 for an organization and/or imprisonment for not more than 6months. [Title 16 USC § 551, Title 18 USC § 3571(b) (6), Title 18 USC § 3581(b) (7)].
4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests, Supervisors Office, 857 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah (801) 999-2103
5. This Order supersedes any previous Order(s) prohibiting the same, or similar acts prohibited by this Order in the areas covered by this Order.
Done at Salt Lake City, Utah this 22ND day of July 2022.
/s/ David Whittekiend
David Whittekiend
Forest Supervisor
Order Number 04-19-22-531
Contact Name:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National ForestContact Number:
(801) 999-2103Contact Email:
sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.govMaps
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