Bull Run Access Standard Operating Policies

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Who is primarily responsible for developing and implementing an access management plan for the Bull Run?

The Water Bureau

Hood National Forest

The City (correct)

The Bureau of Land Management

Which of the following entities are NOT covered by the access procedures outlined in the document?

Contractors of the City

The Bureau of Land Management (correct)

Visitors sponsored by the City

City employees

What does the abbreviation BRWMU stand for in the text?

Bull Run Water Management Unit (correct)

Bull Run Watershed Management Unit

Bureau of Reclamation Water Management Unit

Bureau of Land Management Water Management Unit

What is the main focus of the Access SOP mentioned in the text?

Managing access to the Bull Run and its associated security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the BLM's closure of all BLM lands within the BRWMU to public access?

To prevent unauthorized access and potential security breaches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following facilities is NOT specifically mentioned in the text as requiring coordination for access?

The Bull Run Water Treatment Plant Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the BLM and PWB?

To outline security and access procedures for BLM lands within the BRWMU Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a group that the Water Bureau is committed to protecting the safety of?

Contractors of the BLM Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the BRWMU lands are owned by the City of Portland?

less than five percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bull Run Access SOP?

To establish access protocols for specific groups Signup and view all the answers

Which agency manages approximately 95 percent of the lands in the BRWMU?

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Signup and view all the answers

What document outlines the closure order for public entry on Forest Service lands in the BRWMU?

Administrative closure order Signup and view all the answers

How many acres comprise the Closure Area of the Bull Run Watershed?

95,000 acres Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed access to the Bull Run Watershed Closure Area?

Employees, contractors, partners and approved escorted tour visitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary legal framework governing the City-owned lands within the Closure Area?

Portland City Charter Chapter 11 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bull Run Access SOP include in terms of conduct expectations?

General safety and code of conduct policies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bull Run Watershed Closure Area

The Bull Run Watershed Closure Area (Closure Area) boundaries correspond to the area delineated in the map referenced in Section 21.36.010 of the Code of the City of Portland.
The 95,000-acre Closure Area boundary includes all federal and City lands within the federally-designated Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (BRWMU) and 822 acres of City-owned land adjacent to the BRWMU.

Land Ownership

Approximately 95% of the lands in the BRWMU are federal lands managed by the Forest Service.
The City owns less than 5% of lands within the BRWMU.

Access Management

The Water Bureau operates facilities on federal land under the terms and conditions of Forest Service special use permits or easements.
Forest Service lands in the BRWMU are closed to public entry through an administrative closure order signed by the Mt. Hood National Forest Supervisor.
City-owned lands within the watershed Closure Area are closed to public entry by Portland City Charter (Chapter 11, 11-107) and Portland City Code Chapter 21.36.

Agreement and Responsibilities

The 2007 Bull Run Watershed Management Unit Agreement (Agreement) between the Forest Service Mt. Hood National Forest and the Water Bureau defines the agencies’ roles and responsibilities for stewardship and protection of the Bull Run.
Under the Agreement, the City is responsible for development and implementation of an access management plan and all access management infrastructure.

Applicability

These procedures apply to employees, contractors, partner agencies, and visitors of the City and Forest Service that access the Bull Run.
The access, permitting, and notification requirements vary based on whether the entry is by authorized employees of these two agencies or by contractors and partner agencies.

Exemptions

This Access SOP does not apply to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its contractors and permittees.
BLM operates under an Intergovernmental Agreement that outlines security and access procedures for BLM lands within the BRWMU.

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This quiz is about the standard operating policies and procedures for access to the Bull Run Watershed Closure Area. It covers safety and code of conduct policies for employees, contractors, and visitors.