East Castle Zone SQF Complex

Sequoia and Inyo National Forests

September 22, 2020

Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1

Mike Goicoechea, Incident Commander

East Castle Zone Information Line: (559) 697-5148, 8 AM-8 PM

East Castle Zone Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7048/

East Castle Zone Email: sqfcomplex2020@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SequoiaNF     www.facebook.com/inyonf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countyoftulare  

Twitter: @sequoiaforest and @Inyo_NF

West Castle Zone Information Line: (916) 618-3195

West Castle Zone Media Line: (559) 635-8206

West Castle Zone Website: www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents

West Castle Zone Email: calfiretulare@gmail.com

Facebook:  @CALFIRE_TUU Twitter: @CALFIRETUU

All SQF Complex Statistics

Location: 25 miles N of Kernville, CA

Date of origin: 8/19/20  

Cause: Lightning

Size: 141,600 acres         

Containment: 33%

Cost: $44.1 million          

Injuries: 15

Civilians evacuated: 3,491

Structures threatened: 3,183

Structures destroyed: 184

 

Resources

Hand Crews: 19

Engines: 96

Water-tenders: 36          

Dozers: 34

Helicopters: 9    

Personnel: 1,422

 

Containment of the SQF Complex is now 33%, an increase of 15% from yesterday’s report. Increase in structures lost is not primary residences.  The increase is to account for structures used for a variety of purposes other than dwelling.

 

The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command of the East Castle Zone and Shotgun Fire to California Team 2 at 7 AM on September 23, 2020. “The incoming incident commander, Mike Minton, is familiar with the Sequoia National Forest, and knows some of the local agency administrators,” said Mike Goicoechea. “I am confident that this transfer will in no way have a negative effect on the ground firefighting efforts. I have full confidence that the new team will continue to protect communities and add additional containment lines to the fire.” 

The SQF Complex is currently under Unified Command between the United States Forest Service, Sequoia National Park, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1, and CAL FIRE Team 6. Northern Rockies Team 1 is in command of the East Castle Zone (until 7 AM on September 23) and CAL FIRE Team 6 is in command of the West Castle Zone.

 

SQF COMPLEX-ALL ZONES:  The Castle Fire is 140,766 acres and the Shotgun Fire is 834 acres for a total of 141,600 acres.

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex - Castle Fire:  For over a week, all efforts of firefighters have been focused on the defensive tactic of providing structure protection. Yesterday, crews were able to focus efforts on containment and line construction near the fire’s perimeter.

 

Today, work continues in the area near Ponderosa with the construction and improvement of line to buffer the community from threat of a fire front or spotting fire. Indirect line construction will continue south of Pierpoint towards a rocky outcrop that will serve as anchor. In Camp Nelson, firefighters will hotspot to eliminate threats from latent heat sources. Around the Tule Indian Reservation, crews will look to widen and improve the line along the ridge. 

 

Where the fire front has already passed, crews will continue their patrol of Alpine Village, Sequoia Crest, Cedar Slope, and points in-between as residual heat sources remain a threat.

 

With no movement on portions of the southern and eastern flanks of the fire, containment has increased to 33%. Fire perimeters will continue to be monitored by air resources. On the northeast point, the fire continues backing to the west and is now one mile from Sequoia National Park. Backcountry structure protection groups remain ready to respond in the Casa Vieja Meadows area. Direct line construction will continue in the Little Horse Meadows area.

 

Air resources have played an integral part of daily firefighting operations on the Sequoia Complex. Since the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team has managed the fire on September 3, there have been a total of 1,670 hours of flying time. During this time, 1.4 million gallons of water and 1.5 million gallons of retardant have been dropped on the fire. Eighty-eight thousand pounds of cargo has also been hauled to support fire operations.

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex - Shotgun Fire:  Minimal growth on the fire continues; the fire is currently 834 acres. 

 

Weather: Slightly cooler temperatures will be over the fire area with highs between 75-82 degrees. Relative humidity levels will increase to around 16%. Winds will gust on the ridgetops out of the west.  The next few days will bring little weather change, with no rain in the forecast. It is now day 109 since the fire area received over a tenth of an inch of rain.

Evacuations, Closures and Additional Information:

• Tulare County residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications at alerttc.com.  
• Evacuation Orders and Warnings Tulare County may be found at https://www.facebook.com/countyoftulare. 
• Tulare County has a structure assessment form for evacuees affected by the fire.
• An interactive map showing damaged structures is now available.
• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency hotline for affected citizens – (559) 802-9790
• The Red Cross has evacuation centers at Porterville Community College and the North Exeter Community Building. Also, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj
• Current air quality may be found at  https://fire.airnow.gov/.
• Sequoia and Inyo National Forests are closed:  Regional Order No. 20-15
• Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions are in place:  Regional Order No. 20-14
• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are currently closed.
• The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office has issued a temporary emergency closure.
• Road closures due to the SQF Complex may be found by clicking here.
• The Temporary Flight Restriction (9/19/20) may be found here. Drones over the fire area are prohibited.

 

Priorities include: Communities with evacuation orders and warnings, Casa Vieja, Blackrock Ranger Station, Rogers Camp, Beach Meadows, Monache Meadows, structures along the Lloyd Meadows Road, Freeman Grove, the President George H.W. Bush Tree, Camp Whitsett, archeological values, Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog and Little Kern Golden Trout Critical Habitats, Pacific Fisher habitats, OSA, Beach, and Beck Meadows, trailheads and facilities.

 

Cooperating Agencies:  Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Tule River Tribe, California Rehabilitation Center Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services, and Bureau of Land Management.

 

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex

Sequoia and Inyo National Forests

September 21, 2020

Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1

Mike Goicoechea

East Castle Zone Information Line: (559) 697-5148, 8 AM-8 PM

East Castle Zone Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7048/

East Castle Zone Email: sqfcomplex2020@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SequoiaNF     www.facebook.com/inyonf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countyoftulare  

Twitter: @sequoiaforest and @Inyo_NF

West Castle Zone Information Line: (916) 618-3195

West Castle Zone Media Line: (559) 635-8206

West Castle Zone Website: www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents

West Castle Zone Email: calfiretulare@gmail.com

Facebook:  @CALFIRE_TUU Twitter: @CALFIRETUU

  
 All SQF Complex Statistics

Location: 25 miles N of Kernville, CA

Date of origin: 8/19/20  

Cause: Lightning

Size: 137,508 acres        

Containment: 18%

Cost: $41.1 million          

Injuries: 14

Civilians evacuated: 3,491

Structures threatened: 3,183

Structures destroyed: 150

Resources   

Hand Crews: 19

Engines: 104

Water-tenders: 37          

Dozers: 28

Helicopters: 7    

Personnel: 1,440

 
The SQF Complex is under Unified Command between the United States Forest Service, Sequoia National Park, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1, and CAL FIRE Team 6. The Northern Rockies Team 1 is in command of the East Castle Zone and CAL FIRE Team 6 is in command of the West Castle Zone. On September 23, California Team 2 will take command of the East Castle Zone.      

“We are still in a battle, all day and through the night, to protect local homes,” said Mike Goicoechea, Incident Commander. “We are continuing to patrol areas where fire has moved through. On a daily basis, firefighters are making saves on homes by preventing spots from getting established near structures. We remain in an active, dangerous area.”

SQF COMPLEX-ALL ZONES:  Containment on the complex has increased to 18%. The Castle Fire is 136,675 acres and the Shotgun Fire is 833 acres for a total of 137,508 acres.

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex - Castle Fire:  Yesterday, fire crews continued building a containment box around Ponderosa to buffer it from the threat of fire. By building a wide, defensible line, crews are ensuring that they have the best chance of stopping the fire’s progression and catching spot fires if they occur. East of Ponderosa towards the Kern River, retardant was dropped from fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft to stop the southern progression of the fire. These actions will continue today. When imminent threats to homes has lessened, work will move from point protection and structure defense to perimeter control using direct and indirect tactics.   

 

On the southwest corner, crews are working to keep fire from establishing on the eastern side of Coy Flat Road. Despite fire spotting and rollout from logs firefighters’ efforts has been successful. Work will continue today to tie this line southeast of the road towards a rocky outcrop. In Mountain Aire and Camp Rodgers, sprinklers and hose lays are being installed around the community. Dozer line will be constructed around these areas as well to support point protection.

 

Firefighters continue their patrol of where the fire front has already passed in Alpine Village, Sequoia Crest and Cedar Slop. Embers and residual heat sources are still a threat to structures in these communities.

 

Containment on the fire is now 18% as portions along the southern and eastern flanks of the fire have not had fire movement or heat. An uncontained area remains on the southeast, to the north of Beach Meadows. Work in this area is being completed, using a combination of crews, engines, and heavy equipment. Back country groups have completed preparing and planning and will implement plans if needed.

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex - Shotgun Fire:  Minimal growth on the fire is expected, the fire is currently 833 acres. 

 

Weather: Temperatures will be slightly higher today, ranging from 77-84 degrees. Relative humidity levels will be similar to yesterday, in the 12-16% for the anticipated lows. Winds will gust southwest along the ridges to 17 mph.

 

Evacuations, Closures and Additional Information:

• Tulare County residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications at alerttc.com.  
• Evacuation Orders and Warnings Tulare County may be found at https://www.facebook.com/countyoftulare. 
• Tulare County has a structure assessment form for evacuees affected by the fire.
• An interactive map showing damaged structures is now available.
• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency hotline for affected citizens – (559) 802-9790
• The Red Cross has evacuation centers at Porterville Community College and the North Exeter Community Building. Also, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj
• Current air quality may be found at  https://fire.airnow.gov/.
• Sequoia and Inyo National Forests are closed:  Regional Order No. 20-15
• Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions are in place:  Regional Order No. 20-14
• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are currently closed.
• The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office has issued a temporary emergency closure.
• Road closures due to the SQF Complex may be found by clicking here.
• The Temporary Flight Restriction (9/19/20) may be found here. Drones over the fire area are prohibited.

 

Priorities include: Communities with evacuation orders and warnings, Casa Vieja, Blackrock Ranger Station, Rogers Camp, Beach Meadows, Monache Meadows, structures along the Lloyd Meadows Road, Freeman Grove, the President George H.W. Bush Tree, Camp Whitsett, archeological values, Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog and Little Kern Golden Trout Critical Habitats, Pacific Fisher habitats, OSA, Beach, and Beck Meadows, trailheads and facilities.

Cooperating Agencies:  Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Tule River Tribe, California Rehabilitation Center Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services, and Bureau of Land Management.

 

Smoke Outlook for 9/21 - 9/22

Southern Sierra - Sequoia : SQF Complex

Issued at: 2020-09-21 08:29 PDT

Smoke

Air quality across the outlook area is expected to decrease

today. With burnout operations underway, smoke may

increase at times. However, most smoke should remain within

the Sierras. Evening down drainage flow will transport smoke

back into the valleys.

Special Notes

Outlooks values reflect 24hr particulate matter impacts on air

quality. Review your closest monitoring station when planning

outdoor activities.

The following areas are NOW under a VOLUNTARY EVACUATION WARNING:

-Areas of Cherokee Oaks

-Old Three Rivers Road

-Portions of South Fork Drive, north of Conley Bridge (just south of Heidi Drive), including South Forks Estates

An Evacuation Warning means people living in the area are able to return to their homes, but should still be ready to evacuate should fire conditions change, due to the SQF Complex fire activity.

All remaining Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings remain in place.

East Castle Zone SQF Complex

Sequoia and Inyo National Forests

September 20, 2020

Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1

Mike Goicoechea, Incident Command

East Castle Zone Information Line: (559) 697-5148, 8 AM-8 PM

East Castle Zone Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7048/

East Castle Zone Email: sqfcomplex2020@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SequoiaNF     www.facebook.com/inyonf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countyoftulare  

Twitter: @sequoiaforest and @Inyo_NF

West Castle Zone Information Line: (916) 618-3195

West Castle Zone Media Line: (559) 635-8206

West Castle Zone Website: www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents

West Castle Zone Email Updates: https://tinyurl.com/SQFComplexWest

Facebook:  @CALFIRE_TUU Twitter: @CALFIRETUU

 

All SQF Complex Statistics

Location: 25 miles N of Kernville, CA

Date of origin: 8/19/20  

Cause: Lightning

Size: 135,802 acres         

Containment: 14%

Cost: $39.2 million          

Injuries: 14

Civilians evacuated: 3,483

Structures threatened: 3,183

Structures destroyed: 150

 

Resources

Hand Crews: 21

Engines: 99

Water-tenders: 86          

Dozers: 29

Helicopters: 7    

Personnel: 1,481

 

A community meeting will be held tonight at 4 PM for both zones of the Sequoia Complex (#SQFComplex). The meeting will be held via Facebook Live on the Sequoia National Forest’s Facebook page. Questions may be submitted in advance to the East Zone (sqfcomplex2020@gmail.com) and to the West Zone (westcastlezone@gmail.com).

 

The Sequoia Complex is under the Unified Command between the United States Forest Service, Sequoia National Park, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1, and CAL FIRE Team 6. The Northern Rockies Team 1 is in command of the East Castle Zone and CAL FIRE Team 6 is in command of the West Castle Zone. Both teams are managing the Sequoia Complex as a Team of One.

 

The number of structures lost, 150, has not increased since September 16. Firefighters continue to patrol communities where the fire front has passed through, as well as the 1,000 structures in Ponderosa, Camp Nelson, Coy Flat, and Pierpoint that remain under threat.

 

“We have been through a week of providing structure protection through the day and through the night in area communities,” said Mike Goicoechea, Incident Commander. “Through all of that, we have had no injuries, and we are actively saving homes.  I am proud of the hard, safe work our firefighters are putting in to protect these area homes, it is a difficult battle.”

 

SQF COMPLEX-ALL ZONES:  The Castle Fire is 134,970 acres and the Shotgun Fire is 832 acres for a total of 135,802 acres. The containment on the complex has increased to 14%.

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex - Castle Fire:  Yesterday, the fire spotted over to the east side of the Kern River. The spot was contained at less than one acre and will be patrolled today. Fire crews continue to remain fully engaged in point protection for local communities. As threats to structures decrease, perimeter control of the fire will again be a priority.

 

Burnout operations around Ponderosa continued in small blocks to increase the line of defensible space. In the areas of Camp Nelson, Coy Flat, and Pierpoint, there has not been a lot of recent fire movement. Crews are working along the Coy Flat Road to tie direct line into a rocky outcrop. This line will allow crews extra time to prep structures in the Mountain Aire and Rodgers Camp areas. Aerial resources continue to be used in and around communities with both water and retardant drops.

 

Containment increased to 14% as a large portion of the eastern flank, including portions in the Inyo National Forest, has not seen active fire for several days. As personnel become more confident that containment lines are secure, containment on the fire will increase. Direct line construction on the unsecured eastern edge is still being completed around Little Horse Meadows. At the Kern Canyon Ranger Station, local personnel remain ready to provide structure protection.

 

Both zones of the Sequoia Complex are working on a plan to construct indirect line along the Tule Indian Reservation. Heavy equipment is in the area and will be used to construct a containment line along the ridge.

 

East Castle Zone SQF Complex - Shotgun Fire:  The fire is approximately one mile south of the Sequoia National Park and is currently 832 acres. 

 

A record was set yesterday for number of personnel assigned to active incidents in the nation. According to the National Interagency Fire Coordination Center, 32,727 personnel are actively deployed on incidents.

 

Weather: Temperatures will be slightly warmer, with highs ranging from 75 to 83 degrees.  Relative humidity levels will be down five percent today with levels in the mid-teens. Winds will be northeasterly in the morning, shifting to the southwest in the afternoon with sustained speeds under 10 mph.  

Evacuations, Closures and Additional Information:

• Tulare County residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications at alerttc.com.  
• Evacuation Orders and Warnings Tulare County may be found at https://www.facebook.com/countyoftulare. 
• Tulare County has a structure assessment form for evacuees affected by the fire.
• An interactive map showing damaged structures is now available.
• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency hotline for affected citizens – (559) 802-9790
• The Red Cross has evacuation centers at Porterville Community College and the North Exeter Community Building. Also, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj
• Current air quality may be found at  https://fire.airnow.gov/.
• Sequoia and Inyo National Forests are closed:  Regional Order No. 20-15
• Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions are in place:  Regional Order No. 20-14
• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are currently closed.
• The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office has issued a temporary emergency closure.
• Road closures due to the SQF Complex may be found by clicking here.
• The Temporary Flight Restriction (9/19/20) may be found here. Drones over the fire area are prohibited.

 

Priorities include: Communities listed in the above evacuation orders, Casa Vieja, Blackrock Ranger Station, Rogers Camp, Beach Meadows, Monache Meadows, structures along the Lloyd Meadows Road, Freeman Grove, the President George H.W. Bush Tree, Camp Whitsett, archeological values, Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog and Little Kern Golden Trout Critical Habitats, Pacific Fisher habitats, OSA, Beach, and Beck Meadows, trailheads and facilities.

 

Cooperating Agencies:  Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Tule River Tribe, California Rehabilitation Center Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services and Bureau of Land Management.

Smoke Outlook for 9/20 - 9/21

Southern Sierra - Sequoia : SQF Complex

Issued at: 2020-09-20 08:31 PDT

Smoke

Air quality across the outlook area is expected to be slightly

better than yesterday. Today morning smoke levels improve in

the lower Kern River drainage and along the Sierra Foothills.

With burnout operations underway, smoke may increase at

times. However, most smoke should remain within the Sierras.

Evening down drainage flow will transport smoke back into the

valleys.

Special Notes

Outlooks values reflect 24hr particulate matter impacts on air

quality. Review your closest monitoring station when planning

outdoor activities.

CAL FIRE MEDIA ADVISORY

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

 

 

CONTACT:

Incident Information Line

West Zone: (916) 618-3195

RELEASE DATE:

September 19, 2020

3:00 p.m.

 

 

SQF COMPLEX INCIDENT

WEST CASTLE ZONE

EAST CASTLE ZONE

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE

Fire, Law Enforcement, and Cooperators will provide an update on fire conditions and will be available to answer questions after the press conference.

 

WHEN: September 21, 2020 3:00 PM

 

WHERE: Porterville Fairgrounds

2700 Teapot Dome Ave

Porterville, CA 93257

NOTES: Press Conference will be live streamed via Facebook @CALFIRETUU https://www.facebook.com/calfiretuu. Please ensure the use of a facial covering for media members attending. All County COVID-19 guidelines will be adhered to.

The Sequoia Complex (#SQFComplex) will host a public information meeting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The meeting will be broadcast via Facebook Live and will also be available for viewing at later times. Questions may be submitted in advance to sqfcomplex2020@gmail.com.
 

 The live stream will appear at the top of the Sequoia National Forest Facebook page a few minutes before 4:00 p.m. www.facebook.com/SequoiaNF

Regional Order No. 20-15

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Emergency Forest Closure

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Pacific Southwest Region. This Order is effective from September 19, 2020, through September 24, 2020.

1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the National Forests listed below.

a. Angeles National Forest

b. Cleveland National Forest

c. Los Padres National Forest

d. San Bernardino National Forest

e. Inyo National Forest

f. Sequoia National Forest

g. Sierra National Forest

h. Klamath National Forest

i. Six Rivers National Forest

36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).

2. Being on a National Forest System road within the National Forests listed below.

a. Angeles National Forest

b. Cleveland National Forest

c. Los Padres National Forest

d. San Bernardino National Forest

e. Inyo National Forest

f. Sequoia National Forest

g. Sierra National Forest

h. Klamath National Forest

i. Six Rivers National Forest

36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

3. Being on a National Forest System trail within the National Forests listed below.

a. Angeles National Forest

b. Cleveland National Forest

c. Los Padres National Forest

d. San Bernardino National Forest

e. Inyo National Forest

f. Sequoia National Forest

g. Sierra National Forest

h. Klamath National Forest

i. Six Rivers National Forest

36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

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

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order

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. Persons with a Forest Service non-special-use written authorization to conduct non-recreational activities, such as harvesting timber or forest products, or grazing livestock.

4. Owners or lessees of land, to the extent necessary to access their land.

5. Residents, to the extent necessary to access their residences.

6. Persons engaged in a business, trade, or occupation are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above, but may use National Forest System roads to the extent necessary to carry out their business, trade, or occupation.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A 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 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

Done at Vallejo, California, this 18th day of September, 2020.

XSigned by: RANDY MOORE

RANDY MOORE

Regional Forester Pacific Southwest Region

This Regional Order supersedes Regional Order Nos. 20-12 and 20-13, dated September 14, 2020.

Regional Order No. 20-14

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Emergency Fire Restrictions

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Pacific Southwest Region. This Order is effective from September 19, 2020, through September 24, 2020.

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).

2. Smoking. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(c).

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

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

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

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A 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 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

Done at Vallejo, California, this 18th day of September, 2020.

XSigned by: RANDY MOORE

RANDY MOORE

Regional Forester

Pacific Southwest Region

This Regional Order supersedes Regional Order No. 20-11, dated September 14, 2020.