Attachment B_CampingPermit.docx

2023 Ferry Lake Slash Removal Republic RD, Colville NF

CAMPING RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following rules and regulations shall govern the sanitation, cleanliness, location, and fire responsibilities on Contractor campsites located on the Colville National Forest.

1. Camping will be available to the contractor at no fee, withing the Ferry Lake Campground, while contract is being implemented.

A. SANITATION

1. Toilet facilities shall be self-contained having adequate capacity for all waste materials and wash water or be a commercial chemical unit.

a. Use of campground outhouses is approved. Contractor will need to provide their own toilet paper and cleaning.

2. Waste shall be disposed of at established disposal facilities.

B. CLEANLINESS

1. All material brought to the unit or camp area by the Contractor or his employees shall be removed by the Contractor prior to termination of the contract.

2. Camp area shall be kept free, at all times, of unsightly debris; e.g., loose papers, cans, bottles, boxes, etc.

3. All garbage shall be sacked and hauled by the Contractor to an approved disposal site.

4. Contractor shall not establish or use disposal sites on National Forest lands without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. FIRE RULES, REGULATIONS AND CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Open fire WILL NOT be permitted unless the necessary permits are obtained from the District Fire Management Officer or his representative.

a. Fire permits are required between approximately April 15 and October 15, though dates may be extended depending on weather conditions.

2. Fire Requirements

a. Utilize campfire ring provided in the campsite(s).

3. Fire Tool Requirements

a. 1 shovel (#0 - round point)

b. 1 axe or Pulaski (#2 or over 26 in. minimum length)

c. Bucket (at least 1 gallon capacity)

d. At least one acceptable hand tool for each person in camp.

Failure to abide by the above regulations will result in withholding of payment until provisions are satisfactorily met.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FOREST SERVICE

COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST

MOTOR VEHICLE USE PERMIT PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

APPLICABLE FOR REPUBLIC RANGER DISTRICT

Contract Number: _________________ Project Name: ___________________

This permit may be issued separately or be made part of solicitation for labor intensive work to be performed on National Forest Lands. The uses of these provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled “Use of Premises”, in the contract for this permit.

PERMISSION is hereby granted to ____________________________________________, Contractor Name(s) of______________________________________________________, hereinafter called the Address

Permittee, to use OHV’s, subject to the conditions set out below, on the following National Forest lands: Colville National Forest, Region 6, _______________________ Ranger District.

(location of specific roads and trails)

1. Use under this permit shall begin _________________ (Date), and end when the contract is terminated or completed.

2. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

3. Servicing of equipment is not permitted.

4. The Permittee (Contractor) shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires.

5. The Permittee (Contractor) shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

A. A shovel, axe or pulaski, 10-quart pail which is full of water for immediate use, and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:B,C is required during the fire season.

C. All internal combustion engines shall be equipped with USFS-approved spark arresters and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order.

D. All fuel will be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

6. Any violation of these conditions constitutes a Breach of Contract, and may result in revocation of approval.

7. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate this permit at any time.

By signature below, the parties agree to all of the terms listed herein.