Forest Order 09-05-12-08: Greer Springs Trail

Order 09-05-12-08 (pdf)

Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B (36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b)). These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Part 261, Subpart A, and become effective when signed and will remain in effect u tnil rescinded. 

THE FOLLOWING ACTS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE AREA WITHIN 150 YARDS OF THE GREER SPRING PARKING AREA, TRAIL OR SPRING BRANCH ON THE MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST AND ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND NATIONAL FOREST PROPERTY. 

1.     Hunting or fishing. It is prohibited to hunt, trap, or fish in the Greer Spring Branch from its source to its confluence with the Eleven Point River. (36 CFR 261.58v) 
2.     Possessing or operating a motorboat. To possess or operate any boat, canoe, kayak, raft, inflatable tube or other floatable device. (36 CFR 261.58n) 
3.     Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. (36 CFR 261.581) 
4.     Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. (36 CFR 261.52a) 
5.     To possess any glass bottles or cans, except within the parking area. (36 CFR 261.58cc) 
6.     Use by any type of traffic or mode of transport prohibited by the order. This includes bicycles, ATVs, saddle or pack animals on the Greer Spring Trail. (36 CFR 261.55c) 

THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES AND RESCINDS FOREST ORDER NO. 05-05, SIGNED FEBRUARY 21, 2005. 

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

1.     Persons with a permit from the authorized Forest Service Officer specifically authorizing an otherwise prohibited act or omission. 
2.     Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force working in the performance of an official duty. 

Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine ofnot more than $5,000 for an individual and 
$10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC§ 551, 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571]