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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST
TUCSON, AZ
FSM 1000 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 1010 – LAWS, REGULATIONS & ORDERS
Supplement No.: 1000-01-1.
Effective Date: April 16, 2001.
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: JOHN M. MCGEE
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 04/16/2001
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title and calendar year.
Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this supplement. Retain this
transmittal as the first page(s) of this document.
New Document
1013
Superseded Document(s)
Digest: Provides direction for issuance and termination of closure orders.
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Table of Contents
Zero Code 1010 – Laws, Regulations and Orders
Exhibit 01
Exhibit 02
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Zero Code 1010 – LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS
Authority to sign Special Closure Orders or amendments to existing Special Closure Orders is
limited to the Forest Supervisor.
District Rangers will initiate draft closure orders or amendments, including a map depicting the
affected area, using the enclosed format in Exhibit 01. (36 CFR 261.50). Each proposed order
or amendment will be accompanied by a statement addressing the following:
1. Intent of Order. What is the order intending to accomplish? Why is this order necessary?
2. Alternative methods considered. What else could work besides a closure order?
3. Method of enforcement. Who will be responsible for what, when, and how is this
funded?
4. Address problems, sensitive areas or issues. What are anticipated reactions to the order
and how do we mitigate adverse affects? eg: exclusions, exemptions, etc.
5. Information and education planned prior to implementation. How will the public and
employees know of the closure order? Eg: website.
6. Signing implementation. How will applicable signing standards be met?
7. Draft Closure Order. Use the established format in Exhibit 01 available electronically.
8. Map of Proposed Closure Order Area. Appropriate map of closure area and boundaries is
included with item 7.
9. Termination of Order. Shall be included with draft closure order. Shall be in effect no
longer than one year, from date of issue, without an annual review by original staff. See
Exhibit 02.
The affected Forest Staff Officer will, in consultation with the appropriate District Ranger(s),
initiate draft orders or amendments and maps for Forest-wide or multi-District coverage. Each
of these orders must address the items above.
Proposed closure orders or amendments will be submitted to Office Services in the Supervisor’s
Office. Office Services will place the proposed order into a control log to track the order through
final disposition.
The responsible Forest Staff Officer will review orders submitted from the Districts, and
coordinate review with Law Enforcement and any other S.O. Staff Officers whose programs may
be affected. Once the review process is complete (fully staffed) the responsible Forest Staff
Officer will obtain signature from Forest Supervisor. The original order will then be returned to
Office Services. Office Services will number the order and copies of the completed closure
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order or amendment will be sent to all Districts and S.O. Staff Officers. The master book
containing the orders will be maintained by Office Services in the Supervisor’s Office.
Each closure order, in force at the end of the calendar year, will be reviewed by the applicable
S.O. Staff Officer, in consultation with the appropriate District Ranger(s), to determine if the
order should be continued, amended, or terminated.
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EXHIBIT 01
SPECIAL CLOSURE
CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST
USDA – FOREST SERVICE
Pursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are
prohibited (on/at the area – road – trail – site – described as commonly known and legal
description):
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(1) * prohibition number on 3. 36 CFR 261.(#)
(2) *prohibition number two or as needed. 36 CFR 261.(#)
The prohibitions in this Special Order are in addition to the general prohibitions enumerated in
Subpart A, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations 261.
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e) the following persons are exempt from this order:
1. *List exemptions, examples are:
2. *Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act.
3. *Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer, or member of an organized
rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
4. Other applicable exemptions.
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JOHN M. McGEE
Forest Supervisor
Coronado National Forest
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Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual
or $10,000 for a legal entity other than an individual, or imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months, or both. (16 USC 551)
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EXHIBIT 02
TERMINATION OF ORDER
CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST
USDA – FOREST SERVICE
Pursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b), the prohibition(s) listed in
Order Number (05-#), applicable to the Coronado National Forest, dated (list date), and signed
by (Forest Supervisor) (is/are) hereby terminated.
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JOHN M. McGEE
Forest Supervisor
Coronado National Forest
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