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Who is primarily responsible for developing and implementing an access management plan for the Bull Run?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main focus of the Access SOP mentioned in the text?
What is the primary reason for the BLM's closure of all BLM lands within the BRWMU to public access?
What is the primary reason for the BLM's closure of all BLM lands within the BRWMU to public access?
Which of the following facilities is NOT specifically mentioned in the text as requiring coordination for access?
Which of the following facilities is NOT specifically mentioned in the text as requiring coordination for access?
What is the purpose of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the BLM and PWB?
What is the purpose of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the BLM and PWB?
Which of the following is NOT a group that the Water Bureau is committed to protecting the safety of?
Which of the following is NOT a group that the Water Bureau is committed to protecting the safety of?
What percentage of the BRWMU lands are owned by the City of Portland?
What percentage of the BRWMU lands are owned by the City of Portland?
What is the purpose of the Bull Run Access SOP?
What is the purpose of the Bull Run Access SOP?
Which agency manages approximately 95 percent of the lands in the BRWMU?
Which agency manages approximately 95 percent of the lands in the BRWMU?
What document outlines the closure order for public entry on Forest Service lands in the BRWMU?
What document outlines the closure order for public entry on Forest Service lands in the BRWMU?
How many acres comprise the Closure Area of the Bull Run Watershed?
How many acres comprise the Closure Area of the Bull Run Watershed?
Who is allowed access to the Bull Run Watershed Closure Area?
Who is allowed access to the Bull Run Watershed Closure Area?
What is the primary legal framework governing the City-owned lands within the Closure Area?
What is the primary legal framework governing the City-owned lands within the Closure Area?
What does the Bull Run Access SOP include in terms of conduct expectations?
What does the Bull Run Access SOP include in terms of conduct expectations?
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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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