97-34187. Notice of Recreation Use Restrictions for Indian Creek Canyon Corridor

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 1 (Friday, January 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 110-111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-34187]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[UT-069-08-1220-00]


Notice of Recreation Use Restrictions for Indian Creek Canyon 
Corridor

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of recreation use restrictions for Indian Creek Canyon 
Corridor.

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SUMMARY: This notice places restrictions on recreation and vehicle use 
of the Indian Creek Canyon Corridor and adjacent canyons in the San 
Juan Resource Area in southeast Utah. Actions are implemented under the 
authority of 43 CFR 8341, 8364, 8365, and 8372.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Fehlau, San Juan Resource Area, 
P.O. Box 7, Monticello, Utah 84535 at [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Increased recreation use of certain public 
lands in the Indian Creek Canyon Corridor has adversely impacted 
riparian areas, vegetation, soil, visual, and cultural resources and 
poses a threat to public safety and enjoyment of these lands. Maps of 
the areas where these special rules and restrictions apply will be 
available at the San Juan Resource Area Office.
    To reduce damage to natural and cultural resource values and 
provide for public safety in the Indian Creek Canyon Corridor including 
Lavender Canyon, Davis Canyon, Harts Draw, Lockhart Basin, and Lockhart 
Canyon: (1) Motor vehicle and mountain bike travel is restricted to 
existing roads and trails and indiscriminate damage by off highway 
vehicle play will be rehabilitated; (2) camping is restricted to either 
improved recreation sites with facilities for overnight use or 
designated undeveloped campsites; (3) campsite occupancy may be limited 
to posted numbers of vehicles and persons, (4) woodgathering within one 
half mile of a motorized route will be prohibited, (5) campfires within 
one half mile of a motorized route may only be built in BLM constructed 
fire rings, designated fire rings or fire pans.

EFFECTIVE DATES: These restrictions are effective as of this date and 
shall remain in effect pending the completion of the Indian Creek 
Canyon Corridor Recreation Plan or until updated by the authorized 
officer.


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    Dated: December 16, 1997.
Kent Walter,
Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-34187 Filed 12-31-97; 8:45 am]
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