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 Wenatchee River 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 This Order is effective from February 10th, 2021, to March 7th, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.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 Snow Lakes 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, Washington, 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 R. 17 E. R. 18 E. R. 19 E. Exhibit A This product is reproduced from information prepared by the USDA,Forest Service or from other suppliers. The Forest Service cannot assure the reliability or suitability of this information for a particular purpose. The data and product accuracy may vary due to compilation from various sources, including modeling and interpretation, and may not meet National Map Accuracy Standards. This information may be updated, corrected or otherwise modified without notification. For more information contact: Wenatchee River Ranger District at 509-548-2550 The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. N. 4 N. 2 4 . 2 T . T ± 0 0.75 1.5 3 Miles Merritt! UV207 UV971 !Plain Ardenvoir Wenatchee River RD ! ! ¤£2 UV209 ¤£97A Trail Closure Entiat! ! Closure Number 06-17-07-20-24 Leavenworth Waterville ! ! Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest !Peshastin Wenatchee River Ranger District 509-548-2550 Cashmere ! Legend ! Sunnyslope Monitor ! ! Trail Closures Towns Wilderness 285! UV! Trail Closures MajorLake Forest Service K a c h e s s Rock Island East ! Wenatchee Non-FS or PVT L a k e UV28 ¤£97 Private C l e E l u m Liberty ! ! L a k! e 903! 90 UV 0 5 10!! 97020 Miles ¨¦§ Cle Elum UV.