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Black Hills National Forest

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Black Hills National Forest
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Custer, SD 57730
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Special Order - 082-04

Special Restriction

AREA CLOSURE for OCCUPANCY AND USE REGULATION

USDA - FOREST SERVICE
BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST

 

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited within the Black Hills National Forest, as described in this order and as depicted on the attached maps of these Botanical Areas until rescinded (Exhibits A-F).

  1. To possess or operate a motorized vehicle off Forest Development Roads within these Botanical Areas. 36 CFR 261.53(b)

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e) the following are EXEMPT from the order:

  1. Persons with a USDA Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act.
  2. Any Federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
  3. Over-the-snow-motorized travel on designated routes and areas.

Done at Custer, South Dakota this 7th day of October, 2004.

 

/s/ Brad Exton

BRAD EXTON
Acting Forest Supervisor
Black Hills National Forest

Violations of this prohibition are punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than $5,000 or both. Title 16, United States Code, Section 551, Title 18, United States Code, Section 3571.

US Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest
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