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The San Bernardino National Forest is now closed.

ORDER NO. 07-6
OCCUPANCY AND USE
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to protect the public, the following acts are prohibited within the San Bernardino National Forest. This order is in effect from October 23, 2007 through the end of the official fire season.

1. Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the San Bernardino National Forest. 36 CFR 261.53(e).

2. Being on any National Forest System road within the San Bernardino National Forest. 36 CFR 261.54(e).

3. Being on any National Forest System trail within the San Bernardino National Forest. 36 CFR 261.55(a).

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

1. Owners or lessees of land within the closure area are exempt from the prohibitions listed above to the extent necessary to gain access to their land.

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

3. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261,
Subpart A.

Done at San Bernardino, California, this 22nd day of October, 2007.



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MAX COPENHAGEN
Acting Forest Supervisor

Violation of these prohibitions 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.