[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 204 (Monday, October 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 54382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26160]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[OR-094-05-6310-04: G6-009]
Amendment to Emergency Closure of Public Lands; Douglas County,
OR
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Emergency closure of public lands and access roads in Douglas
County, OR
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SUMMARY: Notice is given that Emergency Closure Notice published in
Federal Register, Volume 60, No. 189, Friday, September 29, 1995, page
50638 is hereby amended. Notice is given that certain public lands and
access roads in Douglas County, Oregon are temporarily closed to all
public use, including vehicle operation, camping, shooting, hiking and
sightseeing, from September 26, 1995 through May 31, 1996. The closure
is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1.
The public lands affected by this emergency closure are
specifically identified as follows:
Willamette Meridian, Oregon
T. 19 S., R. 8 W.
Sec. 7: All that portion of Section 7 lying North and West of
Dunn Ridge Road (BLM Road No. 18-8-28.1) and lying North and East of
BLM Road No. 19-8-7
All roads on the public lands listed above are closed as
specified above, including specifically BLM Roads Nos 19-8-7, 19-8-
7.2, 19-8-7.3 and 19-8-7.4.
Through traffic only will be permitted on Dunn Ridge Road (BLM Road
No. 18-8-28.1). No loitering, stopping, parking or pedestrian traffic
will be allowed within 100 feet of that portion of Section 7 lying
south and east of Dunn Ridge Road (BLM Road No. 18-8-28.1).
The following persons, operating within the scope of their official
duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Bureau
employees; state, local and federal law enforcement and fire protection
personnel; the holders of BLM road use permits that include roads
within the closure area; the purchaser of BLM timber within the closure
area and its employees and subcontractors. Access by additional parties
may be allowed, but must be approved in advance in writing by the
Authorized Officer.
Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this closure
order may be subject to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7,
which include a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to
exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties provided under Oregon State
law.
The public lands and roads temporarily closed to public use under
this order will be posted with signs at points of public access.
The purpose of this emergency temporary closure is to protect
persons from potential harm from logging operations, protect valuable
public timber resources from unauthorized damage, and to facilitate
authorized timber harvest operations.
DATES: This closure is effective from October 18, 1995 through May 31,
1996.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure order and maps showing the location of
the closed lands and roads are available from the Eugene District
Office, P. O. Box 10226 (2890 Chad Drive), Eugene, Oregon 97440.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Hueth, Coast Range Area Manager,
Eugene District Office, at (503) 683-6600.
Dated: October 17, 1995.
Terry Hueth,
Coast Range Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-26160 Filed 10-20-95; 8:45 am]
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