[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 226 (Friday, November 24, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 58094]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-28650]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[CA-017-06-1220-00]
Supplementary Rules for the Travertine Hot Springs Area of
Critical Environmental Concern and the Bodie Bowl Area of Critical
Environmental Concern
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior.
ACTION: Establishment of supplemental rules for management of public
lands within the Travertine Hot Springs Area of Critical Concern and
the Bodie Bowl Area of Critical Concern, Bishop Resource Area,
Bakersfield District, California.
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SUMMARY: On public lands within the Travertine Hot Springs Area of
Critical Environmental Concern and the Bodie Bowl Area of Critical
Environmental Concern, the following special regulations apply:
1. Overnight camping is prohibited within the boundaries of the
Travertine Hot Springs Area of Critical Environmental Concern and the
Bodie Bowl Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
2. Campfires are prohibited within the boundaries of the Travertine
Hot Springs Area of Critical Concern and the Bodie Bowl Area of
Critical Concern.
3. Discharge of firearms is prohibited within the boundaries of the
Travertine Hot Springs Area of Critical Concern and the Bodie Bowl Area
of Critical Concern. For the purpose of this order, a firearm is
defined as under Title 18. U.S.C., Chapter 44, section 921(a)(3).
Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers are exempt from this
order in the course of their official duties.
DATES: These supplemental rules to take effect on December 15, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Genivieve D. Rasmussen, Bishop Resource Area Manager, Bishop Resource
Area Office, 785 N. Main St., Suite E, Bishop, California 93514.
Telephone: (619) 872-4881.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of these supplemental rules is
to eliminate camping, campfires, and firearms use from these sensitive
areas. These rules are designed to improve the natural conditions of
each of the Areas of Critical Concern. The public may still enjoy these
areas during daily visits.
Authority for these supplemental rules is contained in Title 43 of
the CFR, Chapter II, Part 8365, Subpart 8365.1-6.
Any person who fails to comply with these supplemental rules may be
subject to a fine not to exceed $100,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to
exceed 12 months. Penalties are contained in CFR Title 43, Chapter II,
Part 8360, Subpart 8360.0-7.
Dated: November 5, 1995.
Genivieve D. Rasmussen,
Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-28650 Filed 11-22-95; 8:45 am]
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