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AMENDED EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDER
Bureau of Land Management
Roseburg District, Swiftwater Resource Area
 

On July 26, 2024, the Roseburg District issued an Emergency Closure Order that closed Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands within T.24 S., R.01 W. sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 35. As well as T.25 S., R.01 W. sections 1, 11, 14, 23, 24, and 25. This Amended Emergency Closure Order updates the BLM lands that will remain closed until such time as conditions allow for safe use of the public lands.

Action: As the Swiftwater Field Manager I have determined that fire and resource conditions have changed, and the current area closure is no longer needed. However Pursuant to 43 CFR 9212.2, the BLM hereby provides notice that the BLM administered-public lands described below remain closed to all forms of public access until the No Man Fire is declared controlled and/or conditions change to allow for an amendment to the closure area. Continuation of this closure is necessary to provide for public safety, reduce conflicts with emergency crews, and allow for fire suppression and burned area site recovery. BLM will post closure signs at main entry points to this area.

Affected Area: BLM road(s) 24-1-25 and 24-1-25.1 from the junction with BLM road 24-1-26 (Francis Creek) East to the Roseburg District Boundary in Township 24 South Range 1 West Section 25 will remain as closed. This order rescinds the closure of all other BLM lands described in the July 26, 2024, closure order. (Please see attached map).
Prohibitions: The public must not enter the closure area. All uses within the closure area are prohibited. You must not enter by any means of motorized or non-motorized transportation, to include foot traffic.

Exemptions: Pursuant to Title 43 CFR 9212.3, the following persons are exempt from the provisions of this Order:

1. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized medical, rescue or firefighting force engaged in fire, emergency, or law enforcement activities, or public utility employees engaged in emergency repairs.

2. BLM employees, contractors, agents or other individuals engaged in official duties.

3. Individuals operating within the scope of their official and legitimate governmental duties.

4. Parties who carry written approval signed by the BLM Authorized Officer allowing access to the described public lands. Exemption requests must be submitted to the Roseburg District Office 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471, telephone (541) 440-4930

Penalties: (43 CFR 9212.4) Any person who knowingly and willingly Violates the regulations of this title shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment of not than 12 months, or both.

Effective: This amended closure is effective at 12:01 p.m. on September 25, 2024, and will remain in effect until such time as conditions allow for safe use of the affected public lands.
 

Signed By:
_______________________________________ _9/25/24___
Michael J Korn, Swiftwater Field Manager