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Packwood Lake Motor Restrictions
It is prohibited to land helicopters or other aircraft, or to use any motorized or mechanical devices to power a watercraft at Packwood Lake.
Alert Start Date: June 15, 1999
Alert End Date: N/A
Rec Sites Affected:
Order Number: GP-99-015
Contact Information
Contact Email: SM.FS.r6_gp_forest@usda.gov
Associated Documents
Forest Order
ORDER
SPECIAL CLOSURE
USDA - FOREST SERVICE
GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on Packwood Lake within the GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST, until rescinded.
- Landing of aircraft or dropping or picking up any material, supplies, or person by means of an aircraft, including a helicopter. 36 CFR 261.58(y)
- Possessing or transporting any motor or mechanical device capable of propelling a watercraft through water by any means. 36 CFR 261.58(w)
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following are exempt from this order:
- Any Federal, State or local law enforcement officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force, or Forest Officer, or Forest Service Volunteer, or Forest Service Human Resource Program Enrollee in the performance of an official duty, only to the extent necessary to perform those official duties.
Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act.
Done at Vancouver, Washington, this 15 day of June 1999.
CLAlRE LAVENDEL
Acting Forest Supervisor Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Violation of the prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. Title 16 USC, Section 551.