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  • Building/Structure Closures - Forest Order 09-15-12-04

    All non-administrative, non-recreation buildings and structures are closed for the protection of public health and safety. Do not enter any non-administrative, non-recreation buildings or structures.

Alert Start Date: January 30th, 2012

Alert End Date: N/A

Order Number: 09-15-12-04

Forest Order

Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 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)). These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Part 261, Subpart A, and become effective when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded.

Restrictions:

These restrictions are necessary for public safety and to protect National Forest property.

  1. To go into any non-administrative, non-recreation buildings or structures. All non-administrative, non-recreation buildings and structures are hereby closed for the protection of public health and safety. (36 CFR 261.53e)

Exemptions:

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

  1. Persons with a permit from the authorized Forest Service Officer specifically authorizing an otherwise prohibited act or omission.
  2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force working in the performance of an official duty.

Enforcement:

Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and $10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC § 551, 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571]

More Information:

View/Download Signed Forest Order

Contact Name:

Joseph Wax

Contact Number:

815-763-1936

Contact Email:

joseph.wax@usda.gov

Last updated March 13th, 2025