99-31829. Off-Road Vehicle Designation, Butte Field Office, Montana

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 236 (Thursday, December 9, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 69028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31829]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[MT-070-99-1430-EQ; Designation Order MT-070-0001]


Off-Road Vehicle Designation, Butte Field Office, Montana

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Off-Road Vehicle Designation Decision.

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SUMMARY: Final notice is hereby given that effective immediately all 
public lands in the Mount Belmont area, within the boundaries of the 
Great Divide Ski Area (895.91 acres) in:

Principal Meridian, Montana

T. 12 N., R. 6 W.,
    Sec. 26, 27, 34, and 35, and
T. 11 N., R. 6 W.,
    Sec. 2 and 3

are permanently closed to all yearlong motorized vehicle uses with 
the exception that a seasonal closure will be established on the 
Whippoorwill and Gloster Roads from December 2 through May 15. The 
area is located about 25 miles northwest of Helena, Montana. The 
purpose of this closure is to prevent soil erosion, inhibit the 
spread of noxious weeds, minimize visitor safety risks, and reduce 
user conflicts.

    A public meeting and comment period were provided in conjunction 
with the Great Divide Ski Area expansion lease, and all responses 
received were considered prior to making this designation.
    This decision is consistent with the Headwaters Resource Management 
Plan and is authorized in 43 CFR 8342. This designation will remain in 
effect until rescinded or modified by the authorized official. An 
appeal of this decision may be filed within 30 days of this notice with 
the Interior Board of Land Appeals.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Hartmann, Assistant Field 
Manager, P.O. Box 3388, Butte, Montana 59702, 406-494-5059.

    Dated: November 19, 1999.
Merle Good,
Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 99-31829 Filed 12-8-99; 8:45 am]
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