Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Pike & San Isabel
National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche
National Grasslands
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-553-1400

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Special Order

USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
Pike, San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron, Comanche National Grasslands

ORDER 08-16

ORDER
OCCUPANCY AND USE RESTRICTIONS
SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to Title 16, United States Code, Section 551, and 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest located in T. 12 S., R. 82 W., Section 8, 6th Principle Meridian, Chaffee County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the Restricted Area.

The Restricted Area is locally known as the “Peekaboo Site” and is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. National Forest System Road (“NFSR”) 393.A, beginning 30 feet in from the junction of NFSR 393 and NFSR 393.A and ending at the road terminus, is also included in the Restricted Area. The Restricted Area is closed to protect public health and safety, and to prevent vandalism and looting.

PROHIBITION:

(1) Going into or being upon the Restricted Area (36 C.F.R. Section 261.53(c) and 261.53(e)).
(2) Using any motorized vehicle on NFSR 393.A, beginning 30 feet in from the junction of NFSR 393 and NFSR 393.A and ending at the road terminus. (36 C.F.R. Section 261.54(a)).

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from the Order:

(1) Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

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

(3) Persons owning the rights to the Leo Hatches Unpatented Mining Claim, or any agents of same with written documentation in their possession, executed by the unpatented claim owner, authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

This Order is in effect for two (2) years from the date signed, or until rescinded, whichever event occurs first.

Done at Pueblo, Colorado, this _3rd_ day of October, 2008.

_/s/ John F. Peterson (for) ______________
ROBERT J. LEAVERTON
Forest Supervisor
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. (16 U.S.C.§ 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559 and 3571).