SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST Forest Order No. 05-12-00-17-01 Fire Restrictions

Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 26 l.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the San Bernardino National Forest. This Order is effective from July 1, 2017 through the end of the official 2017 fire season.

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire except within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B, and C. 36 CFR 261.52(a).

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or in the areas listed in Exhibits A, B, and C. 36 CFR 261.52(d).

3. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR 261.52(i).

Exhibits Shown Below

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST

SAN JACINTO RANGER DISTRICT

FRONT COUNTRY RANGER DISTRICT

MOUNTAINTOP RANGER DISTRICT

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

1. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting 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.

3. Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above, however, persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable contained-gas or liquefied-petroleum stove or lantern with a fuel shut-off valve.

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

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 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. Executed in San Bernardino, California, this 26th day of June, 2017