THE NATIONAL FOREST MANUAL. 



REGULATIONS. 



Age Limit of Applicants for Ranger. 



Reg. G. A.-l. Only citizens of the United States and those who have de- 

 clared their intention to become such, and who are between the ages of 21 and 

 40, are eligible for ranger examinations. Selection for appointment will be made 

 when practicable from qualified citizens of the State in which the National 

 Forests, respectively, are situated. These qualifications will not be waived 

 under any circumstances. 



Maximum Rates for Meals and Lodging. 



Reg. G. A.-2. The Forester may make and determine maximum rates within 

 the amount allowable under the Fiscal Regulations for travel expenses of em- 

 ployees of the Forest Service, such rates to be equitable and according to the 

 standard of living in the various localities in which they are to become opera- 

 tive. Maximum rates may be established in the following classes: For meals 

 and lodging of employees on detail to Washington or the district offices; meals 

 and lodging at other points visited by Forest officers or employees; meals at 

 ranger stations. This authority may be delegated, if necessary, to the District 

 Foresters. 



Forage. 



Reg. G. A. 3. Forest officers or employees regularly assigned to field duty 

 may be required to own and equip the saddle and other animals necessary to 

 carry on their official duties. Feed for animals so used, owned by Forest offi- 

 cers or employees, will be furnished in whole or in part as may be deemed 

 equitable by the Forester, either by purchase or by growing such feed on Na- 

 tional Forest lands. When a motor-driven vehicle, such as a motor cycle or an 

 automobile, is used by a Forest officer in lieu of saddle horses or other animals 

 in the performance of his official duties, gasoline, oil, and carbide for motor 

 cycles or automobiles so used will be furnished in whole or in part, as may be 

 deemed equitable by the Forester. 



Appeals from Disciplinary Action. 



Reg. G. A. 4. The officer or employee of the Forest Service affected by any 

 disciplinary measure administered may take an appeal to the District Forester 

 and from the District Forester to the Forester, and from the Forester to the 

 Secretary of Agriculture, but no appeal will be considered by the Secretary unless 

 the Forester has affirmed the decision of the District Forester adverse to the 

 appellant. In no case will an attorney be recognized in personnel matters. 



Accessibility of Public Records. 



Reg. G. A.-5. In general, the papers on file in the offices of the Forest Serv- 

 *ice relating to the transaction of National Forest business are public records, 

 and as such are open to the public. Information should not be refused to per- 

 sons whose interest is legitimate. Recommendations on matters pending should 

 not be made public. Equal opportunities for information must be given to all 

 persons having an interest in any transaction. In conformity with the practice, 

 and at the request of the Department of the Interior, all reports on public- 

 land claims will be treated as confidential, and may be examined only by duly 

 authorized officers and employees of the Government. Reports on June 11 

 applications and personnel reports are confidential, and may be examined only 

 by duly authorized officers of the Government. Under no circumstances will 

 inquirers be permitted to take papers from the tiles outside of the building. 



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