[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 58093]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28225]
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
Emergency Closure and Restriction of Certain Uses of Public Lands
Within the Dillon Field Office, Montana
AGENCY: Dillon Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, DOI.
ACTION: Notice of Emergency Closure and Restriction Order.
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SUMMARY: Effective immediately, all newly acquired public lands that
lie within sections 1, 2, 11, 12, and 13 of Township 9 South, Range 10
West, PMM; and the South East corner of section 35 in Township 8 South,
Range 10 West, PMM; will be restricted to certain uses. The closure and
restriction order is being implemented to prevent conflicts with
waterfowl management, which is one of the primary reasons for the
acquisition. Travel restrictions are necessary to prevent the spread of
noxious weeds and to prevent resource damage to the area. In addition
restriction of certain uses are necessary for public safety.
Vehicle Travel
All public land in sections 1, 2, and 11 (Township 9 South, range
10 West, PMM) that lie East of the I-15 frontage road and West of the
Union Pacific Rail Road right of way will be closed to all motorized
vehicle travel. Motorized vehicle travel will be allowed from the point
where the road crosses the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at the SW\1/4\
of the NW\1/4\ of section 11 (Township 9 South, Range 10 West, PMM) and
continues parallel to the north east of the tracks, until the point
where Gallagher Creek meets it. At this point the road will be closed
to further motorized vehicle travel through the creek bed. This closure
is necessary to prevent further damage to the Gallagher Creek stream
bed, to prevent the spread of noxious weeds, and to reduce erosion.
Motorized vehicle travel in the remaining area will be limited to
existing roads and trails unless otherwise designated.
Hunting
Hunting on those public lands in sections 1, 2, and 11 (Township 9
South, Range 10 West, PMM) that lie East of the I-15 frontage road and
West of the Union Pacific Rail Road right of way will be restricted to
archery, shotgun, traditional handgun, and muzzleloader only.
Definitions of legal archery, shotgun, traditional handgun, and
muzzleloader are contained within the State of Montana regulations for
hunting.
The authority for this closure and restriction order is 43 CFR
8364.1. The order will remain in effect until a Management Plan for the
area is completed.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure and restriction order, and maps
showing the location of the affected lands are available from the
Dillon Field Office, 1005 Selway Drive, Dillon, Montana, 59725.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Powers, Field Manager, Dillon
Field Office, 1005 Selway Drive, Dillon, Montana 59725.
Scott Powers,
Field Manager, Dillon Field Office, Dillon, Montana 59725.
[FR Doc. 99-28225 Filed 10-27-99; 8:45 am]
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