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The Minimum Requirements Analysis training presentations are posted in 6 parts which may be combined and used as needed:

• Introduction• Basis in Law and Policy• Definitions• Minimum Requirements process

• Step 1• Step 2

• Use of the MRA process• Use of Traditional Skills and Tools

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

Definitions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

DEFINITIONS: MINIMUM TOOLThe least intrusive tool, equipment, device, force,

regulation, or practice determined to be necessary to accomplish an essential task, that will also achieve the wilderness management objective.

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DEFINITIONS: TRADITIONAL/PRIMITIVE TOOLEquipment or methods that generally originated in the

pre-motorized or pioneering era and make use of simple, non-motorized technology (i.e. traditional hand tools).

• Modern versions of non-motorized traditional tools are OK to use

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THE WILDERNESS ACT SECTION 4 (C): PROHIBITED USES

“… there shall be no …” o form of mechanical transport o use of motorized equipmento use of motor vehicles or

motor boatso landing of aircrafto structure or installationo temporary road

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

DEFINITIONS*: MECHANICAL TRANSPORTAny contrivance which travels over land, water, or snow on wheels, tracks, skids, or by flotation, and is propelled by a living or non-living power source. This includes (but is not limited to) wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, game carriers, carts, and wagons.It does not include:

• Skis, snowshoes. snow boards, sleds• Rafts, canoes, kayaks, row boats, etc.• Similar primitive devices without moving parts

* FS Regulations and Policy

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BICYCLES, MOUNTAIN OR ALL-TERRAIN BIKES

Prohibited

Forms of Mechanical Transport

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WAGONS, CARTS, GAME CARRIERS

Prohibited

Forms of Mechanical Transport

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MECHANICAL TRANSPORT IS PROHIBITEDMECHANIZED AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IS NOT PROHIBITED

OK to use: Pulleys and rigging Trail measuring

wheels

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THESE ARE NOT DEVICES FOR MECHANICAL TRANSPORT : - WINCHES, COME-A-LONGS, GRIP-HOISTS

• Uses a motor

Prohibited

Motorized Equipment

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THE WILDERNESS ACT SECTION 4 (C): PROHIBITED USES

“… there shall be no …” o form of mechanical transport o use of motorized equipmento use of motor vehicles or

motor boatso landing of aircrafto structure or installationo temporary road

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT = ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ?

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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT- Not Prohibited –

No restriction on hand carried electronic equipment .

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MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT - MACHINES

Not Allowed

Allowed

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MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT - POWER TOOLS

Prohibited

Motorized Equipment

Power tools – battery operated

Power tools – gasoline engine

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TOOLS FOR WEED TREATMENT

Non-motorized sprayer – powered by compressed

air‘Saddle Light System’

Hand spraying – non-motorized

AllowedNon-motorized Equipment

ProhibitedMotorized Equipment

Battery powered

- motorized pump sprayer

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FISH SHOCKER

Gas Powered - Battery Powered generator - no motor

ProhibitedMotorized Equipment

AllowedElectronic Equipment

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THE WILDERNESS ACT SECTION 4 (C): PROHIBITED USES

“… there shall be no …” o form of mechanical transport o use of motorized equipmento use of motor vehicles or

motor boatso landing of aircrafto structure or installationo temporary road

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

THE WILDERNESS ACT SECTION 4 (C): PROHIBITED USES

“… there shall be no …” o form of mechanical transport o use of motorized equipmento use of motor vehicles or

motor boatso landing of aircrafto structure or installationo temporary road

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LANDING OF AIRCRAFT, AIR DROPS AND SLING LOADS

Landing of Aircraft - Prohibited by law

Air Drops - Prohibited by regulation

36 CFR 293.6

Flights – Generally Restricted *

FAA Advisory - Flights less than 2000 feet elevation

* Check for special provisions in laws.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

THE WILDERNESS ACT SECTION 4 (C): PROHIBITED USES

“… there shall be no …” o form of mechanical transport o use of motorized equipmento use of motor vehicles or

motor boatso landing of aircrafto structure or installationo temporary road

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Structures – non-eligible, non-historic, administrative

Prohibited*

Check for special provisions in laws.

Structures – historic, eligible or other archaeological resources

Structures may be allowedPart of the historic value and public

purpose of wilderness• no need to automatically remove• meet the intent of all applicable laws• site-specific analysis and decision

Installations

Prohibited

Can existing structures or installations remain in wilderness?

“… there shall be no new …structures, installations…”

Pre-existing structures may remain if they are the minimum necessary or allowed by law.

Water Developments Administrative Cabins

Fences

THE WILDERNESS ACT SECTION 4 (C): PROHIBITED USES

“… there shall be no …” o form of mechanical transport o use of motorized equipmento use of motor vehicles or

motor boatso landing of aircrafto structure or installationo temporary road

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DEFINITIONS: TEMPORARY ROADS

Prohibited

Unless allowed by law or authorized

for a valid existing right

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