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Order Number # 02-12-03-23-23
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Pike-San Isabel National Forests &
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

San Carlos Ranger District
Saint Charles Fire Area Closure
 

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the San Carlos Ranger District, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. (the “Described Area”).

1. Going into or being in the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).
2. Entering or being in Lake Isabel, including on a boat or watercraft of any kind.
36 C.F.R. § 261.58(k)
3. Being on the Described Roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e)
4. Being on the Described Trail. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a)

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force, in the performance of an official duty

DESCRIBED AREA

The Described Area includes National Forest System lands in Pueblo County bordered to the west by Colorado Highway 165, to the north by Colorado State Highway 78, to the east National Forest System Trail 1320, and to the south by National Forest System Road 320, as well as the body of water of Lake Isabel, located in Pueblo and Custer counties. This area is located in:
• Township 23 S; Range 69 W; Sections 23, 25, and 36 6th Principal Meridian
• Township 23 S; Range 68 W; Sections 28-33 6th PM