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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE MATTER OF COLLATERAL
FORFEITURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #25-21
RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING DEPARTMENT OF THE
Miscellaneous No. 2:24-mc-10001
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
RECREATION AND FLOOD CONTROL
PROJECTS (36 C.F.R. 327)
ORDER
AND NOW, this 8th day of December 2025, upon consideration of the proposed
scheduled of collateral forfeitures (payment of a fixed sum in lieu of personal appearance) in
connection with offenses within the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers, it is hereby
ORDERED that, effective this date, the April 9, 2016, Order filed at Misc. No. 16-371
is SUPERSEDED by the instant order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved
and ordered to be filed with the Clerk of Court for use by the Corps of Engineers within the
Western District of Pennsylvania hereafter until modified or rescinded by further Order of
Court.
/s/ Cathy Bissoon
HONORABLE CATHY BISSOON
Chief United States District Judge
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EXHIBIT A
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SCHEDULE OF COLATERAL FORFEITURE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Section No. Offense or C.F.R Catchline Collateral
Policy – Discrimination
327.1(a) Violation of Corps policy of providing the public with safe and $150
healthful recreational opportunities while protecting and enhancing the
resources.
321.1(d) Discrimination as to sex, race, creed, color or national origin $200
Vehicles
327.2(b) Parking vehicle in violation of posted restrictions or in such a manner $75
as to endanger any project property or environmental feature.
321.2(c) Operating a vehicle off roadways except at locations and times $100
designated by the District Commander
327.2(d) Operating a vehicle in violation of posted regulations. $100
327.2(e) Operating a vehicle in a careless, negligent or reckless manner. $200
327.2(f) Using a vehicle at designated recreation areas for other than ingress $100
and egress.
327.2(g) Operating a motorized vehicle without a proper and effective exhaust $75
muffler.
Vessels
327.3(b) Placing and/or operating a vessel or watercraft on project waters for a $200
fee or profit without authorization.
327.3(c) Operating a vessel or watercraft in a prohibited or restricted area. $150
327.3(d) Operating a vessel or watercraft in a careless, negligent, or reckless $200
manner so as to endanger any person or property.
327.3(e) Using a vessel without having on board safety equipment in $150
compliance with State and U.S. Coast Guard boating safety
requirements.
327.3(f) Using a vessel or watercraft as a place of habitation or residence or $150
using same while moored in commercial facilities, community or
corporate docks or at any fixed or permanent mooring point for
overnight occupancy except when such use is incidental to recreational
boating.
327.3(g) Using water skis or similar device in a restricted area or in a careless, $200
negligent, or reckless manner so as to endanger any person or
property.
327.3(h) Failure to remove vessel, when not in actual use, from the project $200
unless securely moored at approved mooring facilities; or placing of
floating or stationary mooring facilities to, or interfering with, a buoy,
channel marker, or other navigational aid.
327.3(i) Using at a project a vessel not constructed or maintained in $150
compliance with the standards and requirements established by the
Federal Safe Boating Act.
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Section No. Offense or C.F.R. Catchline Collateral
Vessels
327.3(j) Operating a vessel or watercraft without a proper and effective exhaust $75
muffler.
Aircraft
327.4(b) Operating aircraft on project lands at locations other than those $250
designated by the District Commander.
327.4(c) Operating any aircraft while on or above project waters or project $250
lands in a careless, negligent or reckless manner so as to endanger any
person or property.
327.4(e) Air delivery of a person or thing by parachute, helicopter or other $250
means onto project lands or waters without written permission except
in extreme emergency involving safety of human life or threat of
serious property loss
327.4(f) 2. Operating seaplane contrary to the prohibitions or restrictions $250
established by the District Commander.
3. Operating seaplane while upon project waters in violation of marine $250
rules of the road for powerboats and vessels.
4. Having seaplane on project waters or lands in excess of 24 hours
$250
without having same securely moored at approved mooring facilities
or locations.
5. Commercial operation of seaplanes from project waters without $250
written approval.
6. Operating any seaplane while on or above project between sunset $250
and sunrise without adequate lighting and supervision approved by the
District Commander.
Swimming
327.5(a) Swimming, diving, snorkeling, or scuba diving at a launching site or in $75
areas where prohibited.
327.5(b) Performing underwater activities without displaying the international $75
diving flag.
327.5(c) Diving, jumping, or swinging from trees, bridges or other structures, $150
which cross or are adjacent to project waters is prohibited.
Picnicking
327.6 Picnicking in areas where prohibited. $50
Camping
327.7(a) Camping at locations other than designated sites and/or areas. $100
327.7(b) Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project $100
for a period longer than 14 days during a for a period longer than 14
days during a 30-consecutive-day period without written permission of
the District Commander.
327.7(c) Placing camping equipment or other items on a campsite and/or $100
intermittent personal appearance at a campsite without daily
occupancy for the purpose of reserving a designated campsite for
future occupancy.
327.7(d) Digging or leveling of any ground or the construction of any structure $125
without written permission of the District Commander.
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Section No. Offense or C.F.R. Catchline Collateral
327.7(e) Occupying or placement of any camping equipment at a campsite $125
which is posted or otherwise marked or indicated as “reserved”
without an authorized reservation for that site.
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping
327.8(a) Hunting in restricted area. $200
327.8(b) Trapping in a restricted area. $150
327.8(c) Fishing in a restricted area. $125
Sanitation
327.9(a) Dumping or improper disposal in any manner of garbage, trash, Minor-$200
rubbish, litter, gray water, or any other waste material, including Major-$500
human and animal wastes or waste liquid generated on the project and
incidental to authorized recreation activity except at locations and in
receptacles provided for such purpose.
327.9(b) Bringing onto a project any household or commercial garbage, trash, Minor-$200
rubbish, debris, dead animals or litter of any kind for the purpose of Major-$500
disposal without written permission. The owner of any garbage, trash,
rubbish, debris, dead animals or litter of any kind shall be presumed to
be responsible for proper disposal.
327.9(c) Spilling, pumping, discharge or disposal of contaminants, pollutants, Minor-$200
or other wastes on project lands or into project waters. Major-$500
327.9(d) Failing to keep campsite, picnic site or other recreational site free of Minor-$200
trash and litter during period of occupancy while using a water Major-$500
resource development project; or failing to remove all personal
equipment and clean site upon departure.
327.9(e) Discharging or placing of sewage, galley waste, garbage, refuse or Minor-$200
pollutants into project waters from any vessel or watercraft. Major-$500
Fires
327.10(a) Carrying onto or storing on a project gasoline or other fuels without $150
written permission except that contained in storage tanks of vehicles,
vessels, camping equipment or hand portable containers.
327.10(b) Failing to confine fires to those areas designated and in fireplaces, $150
grills or other facilities designed for this purpose; or leaving
unattended any fire without completely extinguishing it prior to
departure; or burning materials that produce toxic fumes including, but
not limited to tires plastic or treated wood.
327.10(c) Disposing lighted smoking materials, matches or other burning $150
material improperly.
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Section No. Offense or C.F.R. Catchline Collateral
Control of Animals
327.11(a) Bringing or allowing dogs, cats or other pets into swimming beach $150
areas or into developed recreation areas unless penned, caged or on a
leash no longer than 6 feet in length or otherwise under physical
restraint at all times; or allowing animals to impede or restrict
otherwise full and free use of project lands and waters by the public; or
bringing or allowing pets or animals, except properly trained animals
assisting the handicapped, in sanitary facilities or other areas so
designated by the District Commander.
327.11(b) Failing, by those who bring or allow pets in designated public use $200
areas, to properly remove and dispose of animal waste produced by
these animals.
327.11(c) Bringing or allowing horses, cattle or other livestock in camping, $150
picnic, swimming, or other recreation areas including trails.
327.11(d) Ranging, grazing, watering, or allowing livestock on project lands and $150
waters except where authorized.
327.11(g) Wild or exotic pets and animals (including but not limited to cougars, $250
lions, bears, bobcats, wolves, and snakes), or any pets or animals
displaying vicious or aggressive behavior or otherwise posing a threat
to public safety or deemed a public nuisance, are prohibited from
project lands and waters.
Restrictions
327.12(a) Failing to observe posted signs as to closed areas, visiting hours or $125
other restrictions.
327.12(b) Failing to maintain quiet between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 $125
a.m. or those hours designated by the District Commander.
327.12(c) Disrupting, interfering with or impeding the use of the project or $150
impairing the safety of another person; or failure to leave the project
when requested for being boisterous, rowdy, disorderly, or otherwise
disturbing the peace.
327.12(d) Operating or using sound producing or motorized equipment, $125
including but not limited to generators, vessels or vehicles, in such a
manner as to unreasonably annoy or endanger persons at any time or
exceed state or local laws governing noise levels from motorized
equipment.
327.12(e) The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on any $125
portion of the project are prohibited.
327.12(f) Smoking is prohibited in Visitor Centers, enclosed park buildings and $125
in areas posted to restrict smoking.
Explosives, Firearms, Other Weapons and Firearms
327.13(a) Possessing loaded firearms, ammunition, loaded projectile firing $250
devices, bows and arrows, cross bows or other
weapons of any kind unless authorized or permitted.
327.13(b) Possession of explosives or explosive devices of any kind, including $200
fireworks or other pyrotechnics, is prohibited unless written
permission has been received from the District Commander.
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Section No. Offense or C.F.R. Catchline Collateral
Public Property
327.14(b) Cutting or gathering of trees or parts of trees and/or the removal of $200
wood without written permission except dead materials on the ground
for use in designated recreation areas as firewood.
327.14(d) Use of metal detectors on project lands other than those designated $150
such as beaches or other previously disturbed areas for reasons of
protection of archaeological, historical, or paleontological resources.
Abandonment of Personal Property
327.15(a) Abandoning, storing, or leaving personal property unattended for a $100
period of 24 hours upon project land and waters; or leaving same after
a posted closure hour in a public area.
327.15(b) Placing personal property on Federal lands or waters adjacent to $100
private residence, facility and/or developments of any private nature
for more than 24 hours without permission of the District Commander.
Advertisement
327.17 Advertising by use of billboards, signs, markers, audio devices, $100
handbills, circulars, posters, or any other means without permission.
Commercial Activities
327.18(a) Engaging in or solicitation of business without the express written $200
consent of the District Commander.
327.18(b) Refuse to or fail to comply with any terms, clauses or conditions of $200
any lease, license or agreement issued by the District Commander.
Permits
327.19(a) Failing or refusing to comply with the fee requirements or other terms $100
or conditions of any permit issued by the District Commander.
Unauthorized Structures
327.20 Constructing, placing or existence of any structure of any kind under, $150
upon, in, or over project lands or waters without authorization; or
violating any of the terms of same authorization is prohibited. Portable
hunting stands, climbing devices, steps, or blinds are permitted when
they are not nailed or screwed into trees and removed at the end of
each day’s hunt.
Special Events
327.21(a) Conducting any special event including, but not: limited to, water $200
carnivals, boat regattas, fishing tournaments, music festivals, dramatic
presentations or other special recreation programs are prohibited
without permission by the District Commander.
327.21(b) Charging any fee to the public by the sponsor of any special event $200
without the proposed fee schedule having been approved in writing by
the District Commander and properly posted.
Unauthorized Occupation
327.22(a) Occupying any lands, buildings, vessels or other facilities within water $200
resource development projects as full- or part time residence without
written authorization by the District Commander.
327.22(b) Using project lands or waters for agricultural purposes without $200
authorization by lease, license, or other written agreement.
Special Recreation Use Fees
327.23(b) Failure to pay authorized recreation use fees as established is $70
prohibited.
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Section No. Offense or C.F.R. Catchline Collateral
Special Recreation Use Fees
327.23(c) Failure to pay authorized day use fees, and/or properly display $70
applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited.
327.23(d) Fraudulent use of a Golden Age or Golden Access Pass is prohibited. $70
Mandatory Appearance Violations
Persons charges with any of the below listed petty offenses must appear before a United States Magistrate Judge
327.14(a) Destruction, injury, defacement, removal, or any alteration of public Mandatory
property including, but not limited to, developed facilities, natural
formations, mineral deposits, historical and archaeological features,
paleontological resources, boundary monumentation or markers and
vegetative growth, is prohibited except when in accordance with
written permission of the District Commander.
327.24(a) To forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere Mandatory
with, attempt to kill or kill any civilian official or employee of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers engaged in the performance of his or her
official duties, or on account of the performance of his or her official
duties.
327.24(b) Failing to comply with a lawful order issued by a Federal employee Mandatory
acting pursuant to these regulations in the performance of their official
duties shall be considered as interference with that employee while
engaged in the performance of their official duties. Such interference
with a Federal employee includes failure to provide a correct name,
address or other information deemed necessary for identification upon
request of the Federal employee, when that employee is authorized by
the District Commander to issue citations in the performance of the
employee’s official duties.
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