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On August 14th, the Rogue River-Siskiyou implemented Stage 3 Public Use Restrictions limiting the use of fire on the National Forest. (Order 06-10-26-23-50). Please see the attachment for more information. 

PUBLIC USE RESTRICTION – STAGE 3 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a)and (b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.  This Order will be effective at 12:01 am on August 16, 2023 at 12:01 am through November 30, 2023, unless rescinded sooner. This order supersedes Forest Order 06-10-00-23-49.

PROHIBITIONS:

     1. To build, maintain, attend, or use a fire except:

          a. When using commercial stoves or campfires fired by liquid fuel or propane are permitted.[36 CFR§ 261.52(a)]

     2. To smoke, except:

          a. Within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site.

          b. While aboard a watercraft while navigating or at rest on a waterway. [36 CFR§ 261.52(d)]

     3. Operating an internal combustion engine, except:

          a. On a motor vehicle on Forest Development Roads or within designated parking areas.

          b. Aboard watercraft while navigating or at rest on a waterway.

          c. Generators with approved spark arrestors, in designated recreation sites as listed on Exhibit A through F.

          d. The roads and trails addressed in the "Prospect off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail/Road System" (Rogue River Siskiyou Motor Vehicle Use Map). [36 CFR§ 261.52(h)]

     4. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. [36 CFR § 261.52(i)]

EXEMPTIONS:

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

     1. Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order),specifically exempting them from this Order.

     2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.  

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

A Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16USC § 551; 18 USC § 3559 and 18USC § 3571and 3581).

Executed in Medford, OR this 14th day of August 2023.