OSV Operation Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

Order Number: 2014-01

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

OSV Operation 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 at 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, Vermont, said areas being described below and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:

1. Operating an Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) at greater than a speed of 35 miles per hour. (36 CFR 261.55(d))

THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO PROTECT NATIONAL FOREST PROPERTY. THEY ARE 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 THE PROHIBITION WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.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 provision of 36 CFR 261.50(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)(1)); and,
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)).

PURPOSE

To promote safe and lawful operation of motor vehicles on National Forest lands for public safety and to protect National Forest property.

PENALTY

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00.00 for an individual or $10,000.000.00 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).

Signed and issued on February 3, 2015, at Rutland, Vermont.
/s/ Dee Hines
Acting Forest Supervisor
Green Mountain National Forest