BLM-CO_TRO_Fire-Prevention-Order_Stage-1_5_29_2026_SIGNED.pdf
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- PKAA, DRUM Little Long North Project
- Solicitation number
- DQ1 PKAA 2027000058 3
- Issued by
- Morgan County, Denver City, Colorado
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This is a Fire Prevention Order issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado office, effective May 29, 2026, related to the PKAA DRUM Little Long North Project. The order establishes fire prevention restrictions and requirements for activities conducted within the specified project area. The document outlines restrictions on open fires, smoking, equipment use, and other activities that could create fire hazards during the fire season. Specific prohibited and restricted activities are defined with detailed operational parameters and safety requirements that must be followed by all personnel and contractors operating in the project area.
The Fire Prevention Order serves as a regulatory framework to minimize fire risk during the implementation of the Little Long North Project. Compliance with the order is mandatory for all project participants, including contractors, sub-contractors, and agency personnel. The order specifies consequences for violations and establishes monitoring and enforcement procedures. All project activities must incorporate fire prevention measures consistent with BLM standards and must comply with applicable federal, state, and local fire prevention regulations throughout the contract term.
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Violation of this Fire Prevention Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both. (43 CFR 9212.4 and 18 U.S.C. 3571). Restitution for total suppression and damage costs incurred will be borne by the violator.
Fire Prevention Order COS01-26-01
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Tres Rios Field Office
Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, under authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Title 43, United States Code, Section 1701, et. seq.) pursuant to Title 43, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 9212.2(a), the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, including Canyon of the Ancients
National Monument, is implementing fire restrictions for all BLM-administered public lands within the boundaries of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, and San Miguel counties beginning May
29th , 2026 at 12:01am and will remain in force until rescinded or December 31st, 2026, whichever occurs first.
Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions the following acts are prohibited:
• Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except within agency-provided fire grates at developed recreation sites. Devices using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are permitted.
• Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
• Operating a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and working, a chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches.
• Using a welder, either arc or gas, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except in cleared areas of at least 10 feet in diameter with a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity.
• Using exploding targets.
These fire restrictions are in addition to the year-round wildfire prevention restrictions on BLM-administered public lands in Colorado. These are:
• Leaving a fire unattended or unextinguished.
• Possession, discharge or use of any fireworks.
• Discharge of a firearm using incendiary or tracer ammunition.
• Burn, ignite or cause to burn any tire, wire, magnesium, or any other hazardous or explosive material.
• Operate any off-road vehicle on public lands unless the vehicle is equipped with a properly installed spark arrester pursuant to 43 CFR 8343.1 (c).
The following persons are exempt from this order:
1. Persons with a permit or letter of authorization specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Executed in Dolores, Colorado on this day of Friday, May 29th , 2026.
Field Office Manager_______________________________________
| 2026-05-27T14:40:32-0600 | |
| DEREK PADILLA |
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