UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Leavenworth, WA

ORDER NO. 06-17-07-20-24 Forest Development Trails

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(b), the following acts are prohibited on the trail described in this order to protect public safety on the Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective from February 10th, 2021, to March 7th, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITION:

1. Being on a National Forest System Trail. 36 CFR 261.55(a).

TRAIL AND BRIDGE CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:

The prohibition applies to the Trail #1553, including the bridge that crosses Icicle Creek, as shown in Exhibit A.

EXEMPTIONS:

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

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

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an 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.

Done at Wenatchee, , this __10th____ day of ____February______, 2021.

KRISTIN M. BAIL Forest Supervisor Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Closure Order: 06-17-07-20-24

Violations of this prohibition are 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 six months, or both. (16 U.S.C. §551, 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571)

Assessment of Need and Enforcement Plan

Prohibition Objective: To provide public safety during the removal of the existing bridge and construction of a new bridge across Icicle Creek.

Public Notification Plan: Information associated with the closure will be made available to the public through media releases, websites, and all Forest Service offices. The affected area will be posted with signs indicating the trails closed as per the order.

Enforcement Plan: This order will be enforceable by Law Enforcement Officers and Forest Protection Officers. Education will be emphasized during initial implementation of this order. Officers will exercise normal discretion in resolving violations.

Action Responsible Official Prepare proposed order District Ranger Review proposed order Patrol Captain Approve proposed order Forest Supervisior Review for legality Office of General Counsel (OGC) Post order in accordance with 36 CFR 261.51 District Staff Officer and Staff Prepare news release for local media describing the order and management objectives (Not needed as this in an extenstion of a a long term closure. Public Affairs Officer District staff will be responsible for the management and enforcement of this closure. Any enforcement actions will be within normal policies and proceedures established by the LEI patrol Captain for the zone. District Staff

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