**US Forest Service Templates -- Stage I Restrictions**

Order Number:[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

ORDER

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551,and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are
prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_National Forest, in the following counties with
the state of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ("the restricted area"). The restricted area
is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as
Exhibit A.

**[PROHIBITIONS:]{.underline}**

1\. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire,
charcoal, coal, or wood stove, except within a developed recreation
site, or improved site; 36 CFR § 261.52(a). The use of petroleum-fueled
stoves, lanterns or heating devices providing such devices meet the fire
underwriter's specifications for safety is allowed.

2 Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed
recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in
diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material; 36 CFR §
261.52(d).

**[EXEMPTIONS:]{.underline}**

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons **\[choose
appropriate "persons" below\]** are exempt from this order:

1.  Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the
    prohibited act or omission.

2.  Any Federal, State or Local Officer or member of an organized
    firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3.  Resident owners and lessees of land, and holders of Forest Service
    recreation special use authorizations, within the restricted area
    exempt from Restriction No. 1 above, provided such fires are within
    a permanent structure.

> 4\. Residents in the area.
>
> 5\. Persons occupied in a business, trade or occupation in the area.
>
> This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to the
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
>
> This Order becomes effective at [8:00 AM, July 2005,]{.underline} and
> will remain in force until rescinded or until December 31, 2005, which
> event ever occurs first. This Order rescinds, replaces and supersedes
> Orders No(s). \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
>
> Done at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, this
> \_\_\_\_day of [July 2005]{.underline}
>
> *City State*
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> (*Forest Supervisor Name)*
>
> Forest Supervisor

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ National Forest

Violations of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor,
by a fine of not more than \$5000 for an individual or \$10,000 for an
organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both;
16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.

**US Forest Service Templates -- Stage II**

Order Number: [\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

ORDER

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551,and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are
prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_National Forest, in the following counties with
the state of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ("the restricted area"). The restricted area
is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as
Exhibit A.

**[PROHIBITIONS:]{.underline}**

> 1\. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire,
> charcoal, coal, or stove fire, except within a developed recreation
> site, or improved site; 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
>
> 2\. Smoking; 36 CFR § 261.52(c).
>
> 3\. Using an explosive; 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(b).
>
> 4\. Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal
> combustion engine, is prohibited from \_\_\_\_ p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 36
> C.F.R. § 261.52(h).
>
> 5\. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine
> without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and
> in effective working order meeting either:
>
> \-\-\-\-- Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a;
> or
>
> \-\-\-\-\--Appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
> recommended practice J335 (b) and
>
> J350 (a); 36 C.R.R. § 261.52(j)
>
> 6\. Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame; 36
> C.F.R. § 261.52(i).
>
> 7\. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System
> roads, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10
> feet of the roadway; and except for parking overnight in Forest
> Service developed campgrounds and trailheads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.56,
>
> 8\. Violating any state law, specifically *\[reference actual state
> **\[not county\]** statue or Order*\], concerning burning, fires, or
> which is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of
> fire; 36 C.F.R. § 261.52. (k).

**[EXEMPTIONS:]{.underline}**

> Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons **\[choose
> appropriate "persons" below\]** are exempt from this order:

1.  Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the
    prohibited act or omission.

2.  Any Federal, State or Local Officer or member of an organized
    firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3.  Resident owners and lessees of land, and holders of Forest Service
    recreation special use authorizations, within the restricted area
    exempt from Restriction No. 1 above, provided such fires are within
    a permanent structure.

4.  Residents in the area.

5.  Persons occupied in a business, trade or occupation in the area.

6.  Persons utilizing petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating
    devices providing such devices meet the fire underwriter's
    specifications for safety.

> This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to the
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
>
> This Order becomes effective at [8:00 AM, July 2005,]{.underline} and
> will remain in force until rescinded or until December 31, 2005, which
> event ever occurs first. This Order rescinds, replaces and supersedes
> Order(s) No.(s)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
>
> Done at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, this
> \_\_\_\_day of [July 2005]{.underline}
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Forest Supervisor

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ National Forest

Violations of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor,
by a fine of not more than \$5000 for an individual or \$10,000 for an
organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both;
16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.

**US Forest Service Templates -- Stage III** "Closure"

Order Number: [\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

ORDER

EMERGENCY FIRE CLOSURE

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, 36 CFR § 261.50(a), and 36 CFR § 261.50(b),
the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands
within the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_National Forest, in the following
counties with the state of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ("the restricted area"). The
restricted area is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated
into this Order as Exhibit A.

**[PROHIBITION:]{.underline}**

! Going into or being upon the restricted area; 36 CFR § 261.52(e)

**[EXEMPTIONS:]{.underline}**

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons **\[choose
appropriate "persons" below\]** are exempt from this closure order:

4.  Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the
    prohibited act or omission.

5.  Any Federal, State or Local Officer or member of an organized
    firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

6.  Resident owners and lessees of land, *\[or holders of Forest Service
    recreational special use authorizations*\] within the restricted
    area.

7.  Residents in the area.

> 5\. Persons occupied in a business, trade or occupation in the area.
>
> This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to the
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> This Order becomes effective at [8:00 AM, June 13, 2002,]{.underline}
> and will remain in force until rescinded or until \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
> 2002, which ever occurs first. This Order rescinds, supersedes and
> revokes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
>
> Done at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, this
> \_\_\_\_day of [June, 2002]{.underline}
>
> *City State*
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> (*Forest Supervisor Name)*
>
> Forest Supervisor

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ National Forest

Violations of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor,
by a fine of not more than \$5000 for an individual or \$10,000 for an
organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both;
16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.