𝐃𝐅𝐏𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟎𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟏 𝐚𝐦 Industrial Fire Precaution Levels will change to 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝟑 for all private, county, state, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and all BLM-managed lands within the Douglas District. This places certain fire restrictions on industrial operators to help prevent wildfires.

For further information on BLM-managed lands, please visit https://www.blm.gov/orwafire.

IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) levels within the Douglas District will change to 𝐈𝐅𝐏𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝟑, in regulated use area (s) 𝐃𝐆-𝟏, 𝐃𝐆-𝟐, 𝐔𝐀-𝟏, 𝐔𝐀-𝟐, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

What restrictions does IFPL3, Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3 place on industries:

Under Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3, the use of fire or power-driven machinery in any operation area is unlawful unless such use is in compliance with the following:

Restricted Shutdown: The following activities are not permitted at any time, except as noted:

• Cable yarding systems, except that gravity-operated logging systems using non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. when all blocks and moving lines are suspended at least 10 feet above the ground (except the line between the carriage and the chokers). An approved motorized carriage is defined as a cable yarding system employing a motorized carriage with two fire extinguishers, each with at least a 2A:10 BC rating, mounted securely on opposite sides of the carriage, an emergency motor cutoff, and an approved exhaust system.

The following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M.:

• Power saws at loading sites;

• Loading or hauling of any product or material;

• Blasting; • Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal;

• Any other spark-emitting operation not specifically mentioned.

In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M. where mechanized equipment capable of constructing a fire line is immediately available to reach and effectively attack a fire start quickly:

• Ground-based operations (tractor/skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations);

• Power saws on ground-based operations;

• Rotary head saw feller-bunchers with a continuous Firewatch;

• Non-rotary head saw feller-bunchers;

• Tethered logging - winch-assisted, cable-assisted, traction-assisted, etc. systems, which enable ground-based timber harvesting machines to operate on steep slopes.

The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative.

Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at the principal offices of the Forest Protection District.

Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041- 0005.

For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media,

FB: douglasforestprotectiveassociation, Insta: @douglasfpa, or call the office (541) 672-6507.