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assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases 375
temporary, emergency closures. A s a visitor, you must
apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities 375A
comply with signs notifying you of such restrictions. A national
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temporary basis to protect the life, health, or safety of forest communication of program information (Braille, 45
visitors or the natural or cultural resources in these areas.
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