Headwaters Closure and Regs for California Rainbow 2004

09-04-03

AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), and to protect public safety and natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Warner Mountain Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. This order is effective from June 17, 2004, through August 1, 2004.

Going into the headwaters of East Creek, or being within 100 feet on either side of the headwaters of East Creek, from its junction with Forest Road 39N01, then 1.6 miles north to the fence line in Section 28, T.39N., R.16E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, as shown on the attached map. 36 CFR 261.53(b).

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

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

2. Persons with a permit from the Forest Service specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

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

Done at Alturas, California this 16th day of June, 2004.



/s/ Stanley G. Sylva
STANLEY G. SYLVA
Forest Supervisor
Modoc National Forest


A violation of this prohibition 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 six months, or both. 16 USC 551 and 18 USC 3559, 3571, and 3581.