Food Storage Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

Order Number: R9-20-19-01

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Green Mountain National Forest

Food Storage Restrictions

PROHIBITIONS

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 omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest in the state of Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:

1. Except while being consumed, all food, food containers and refuse shall be stored in a closed motor vehicle or suspended at least twelve (12) feet above the ground and not less than six (6) feet horizontally from any object. Bear boxes and bear canisters designed specifically for food and/or refuse storage are acceptable. (36 CFR 261.58(cc))
2. All refuse containing food materials or containers shall be deposited in receptacles provided for that purpose, removed from the Green Mountain National Forest to be disposed of properly, or stored in the manner prescribed for food in #1 above (36 CFR 261.58(cc)).

THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO PROTECT NATIONAL FOREST PROPERTY. IT IS IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITION WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to the provisions of 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission (36 CFR 261.50(e)(1)); and,
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty (36 CFR 261.50(e)(4)).

PURPOSE

To ensure the safety and security of Forest users and wildlife.

PENALTY

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00.00 for an individual or $10,000.00.00 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (16 U.S.C., 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).

Signed and issued on July 23, 2019, at Rutland, Vermont.
/s/ Brian Austin
Acting Forest Supervisor
Green Mountain National Forest