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implementation in 1996 and it appeared that the Forest Service would delay 

 their limitations on power boat access until 1997. They made it clear, however, 

 that they intended to move forward with the plan, complete with the power boat 

 exclusion feature and use levels backed down to the 1988-1992 base period. 



Supervisor Richmond announced that he would, in response to the appeal 

 decision, further analyze specific effects of his plan on commercial use and 

 issue a new decision on that topic. He would also review his approach to 

 private land access. His team was to begin gathering public comments prior to 

 January 1, 1996. 



The newsletter contained a schedule for plan implementation; the following 

 are some excerpts: 



Currently in Effect: 



• a primary use season from the Friday before Memorial Day 

 through September 10 



• prohibit personal motorized watercraft 



• establish no-entry zones where known fall Chinook redds are 

 threatened 



By November 15, 1995: 



• pack in fuel wood, in compliance with firepan requirements/ 

 seasonal fire closures 



• implement a chainsaw closure. 

 Between November 15, 1995 and May 24, 1996: 



• remove navigation markers in the wild river, upstream of 

 Kirkwood Historical Ranch 



• remove picnic tables at wild river camps 



• remove some structures in the river corridor, such as the metal 

 shed at Pittsburg , 



Between May 1, 1996 and May 24, 1996: 



• require private power boaters and floaters to have approved 

 human solid- waste carryout equipment in their possession prior to 

 entering the wild river corridor 



• require commercial power boats to be equipped with onboard 

 hiunan solid waste facilities (toilets) or approved carryout 

 equipment 



• remove pit toilets from the wild river 

 Effective May 24, 1996: 



• implement a no-wake zone at administrative and developed sites. 



• limit maximum private floatcraft / party to 8 



• establish campsite stay limits 



• prohibit camping outside designated sites 



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