Forest Order 09-19-17-06 Boating Regulations

Under the authority of the Act of Congress dated June 4, 1897, as amended (16 U.S.C. 551), and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth as 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B [36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b )], the following acts and/or omissions are prohibited on Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. 

Operating or utilizing any marine vessel or flotation device in violation of Pennsylvania and/or United States law 36 CFR 261.58 (n) 

THIS RESTRICITION IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AS WELL AS NATIONAL FOREST PROPERTY AND RESOURCES. THEY ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR. 

Pursuant to the provisions of36 CFR261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission (36 CFR 261.50( e )(])
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 CFR 261.50(e)(4)).

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (16 U.S.C. 551, 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571 ). 

Done at Warren, Pennsylvania this 16th day of May, 2017.