Order Number 0407-20-10

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS

PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands described in this Order, all within the exterior boundaries of the Pine Valley, Cedar City, Powell, and Escalante Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest beginning June 26, 2020 at 00:01 AM and continuing until further notice.

1. Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes outside a fire structure that is provided by the Forest Service within a designated area. [36 CFR § 261.52(a)]

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material. [36 CFR § 261.52(d)]

EXEMPTIONS:

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

1. Holders of Forest Service Special Use Authorizations are exempt from restriction #1 above, provided such fires are within a fire structure and they are within their permitted area.

2. Persons using a stove or grill that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels. 3. Persons using a stove fire in a designated area. 4. Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer or member of an organized rescue or

firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. PURPOSE: To reduce the risk of human caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and high recreational forest use conditions. AREA DESCRIBED: All National Forest System Lands located within the exterior boundaries of the Pine Valley, Cedar City, Powell, and Escalante Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest, as shown on the attached map. The above described area is within the proclaimed and administrative boundaries of the Pine Valley, Cedar City, Powell, and Escalante Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest, within the counties of Iron, Garfield, Kane, Piute, and Washington, State of Utah.

IMPLEMENTATION:

1. This Order will be in effect beginning June 26, 2020 at 00:01 AM and shall remain in effect until October 1, 2020 or until revoked, whichever is sooner.

2. Exhibit A, “Definitions,” is attached and incorporated into this order. 3. Violation of the above prohibition(s) is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000

for an individual, or $10,000 for an organization and/or imprisonment for not more than 6months. [Title 16 USC § 551, Title 18 USC § 3571(b)(6), Title 18 USC § 3581(b)(7)].

4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Dixie National Forest Supervisors Office, Cedar City, Utah, 435-865-3700.

5. This Order supersedes any previous Order(s) prohibiting the same, or similar acts prohibited by this Order in the areas covered by this Order.

Done at Cedar City, Utah this 25th day of June 2020.

___________________________ ANGELITA S. BULLETTS Forest Supervisor Order Number 0407-20-10

EXHIBIT A

STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS

DEFINITIONS: DESIGNATED AREA: Developed recreation sites such as (campgrounds and picnic areas) that are maintained and administered by the Forest Service, shown on the current Forest visitor maps, and are equipped with a permanent fire structures. FIRE STRUCTURE: A permanent metal or concrete structure, which is specifically designed for the purpose of containing a campfire or cooking fire that has been installed and maintained by the Forest Service or equivalent. STOVE FIRE: A fire built inside a fully enclosed metal stove, grill, or sheep herder type stove, which is outfitted with a chimney that is at least five (5) feet in length and is equipped with a spark arrestor consisting of a mesh screen with a screen opening of ¼ inch or less. For further definitions or clarification of definitions, refer to [36 CFR § 261.2].

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