97-9211. Closure of All Segments of the London Peak Overlook Trail to Off- Highway and Mechanized Vehicle Use

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 69 (Thursday, April 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17630-17631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-9211]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-118-6332-00; GP7-0136]


Closure of All Segments of the London Peak Overlook Trail to Off-
Highway and Mechanized Vehicle Use

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Medford District Office.

ACTION: Emergency closure of public land trail in Josephine County, 
Oregon.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that effective immediately, all 
segments of the London Peak Overlook Trail under Bureau of Land 
Management control are closed to all uses other than foot traffic or 
wheelchairs. The closure is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8341.2. 
The closure will remain in effect until such time that changes in 
resource management warrant modifications.
    The public lands affected by this emergency closure are 
specifically identified as follows:

    London Peak Overlook Trail on BLM lands in T.33 S., R. 6 W., 
Section 21, Willamette

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Meridian, Josephine County, Oregon as shown on a map available at 
the Medford District, Bureau of Land Management Office.

    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; and the holders of BLM permits and/or contracts. Vehicle 
access by additional parties may be allowed, but must be approved by 
the Authorized Officer of the BLM.
    The purpose of this closure is to protect the trail surfacing for 
wheelchair use and limit safety hazards of incompatible uses.
    Any person who fails to comply with a closure order or rulemaking 
is subject to arrest and fines of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not 
to exceed 12 months.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Chung, Area Manager, Bureau of 
Land Management, Glendale Resource Area, Medford District Office, 3040 
Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504 or [phone].

    Dated: March 31, 1997.
Diane Chung,
Glendale Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-9211 Filed 4-9-97; 8:45 am]
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