[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 93 (Monday, May 16, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-11614]
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[Federal Register: May 16, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[AK-050-04-4331-04]
Modifications of Alaska Off-Road Vehicle Designations; Tangle
Lakes National Register Archaeological District, Alaska
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice on off-road vehicle decision.
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SUMMARY: This notice is provided in reference to the use of off-road
vehicles on public lands within the Glennallen District, Alaska, in
accordance with authority and requirements of Executive Order's (E.O.)
11644 and 11989 and the regulations contained in 43 CFR part 8340. The
following described lands under the administration of the Bureau of
Land Management are designated open, limited use, or closed to off-road
motorized vehicle (ORV) use. This modifies earlier notices, published
July 6, 1984 and May 4, 1992. This order will be effective upon
publication and remain in effect until rescinded and/or modified by the
District Manager, Glennallen District.
A 226,600-acre area is affected by the designations, known as the
Tangle Lakes National Register Archaeological District. This area is
located in South Central Alaska, within the Clearwater Geographic
Reference Unit. The reduced and revised boundaries for this National
Register District were accepted by the Keeper of the National Register
of Historic Places as of August 12, 1993. The reduction and revision
has resulted in changes to certain previously designated ORV trails.
Trails previously designated limited use, the Maclaren River Road and
Sevenmile Lake Trail, are now outside the National Register
Archaeological District Boundary. Use is open for motorized vehicles.
A. Limited Designations
1. Limited Season of Use--226,600 Acres
The Tangle Lakes National Register Archaeological District is
located west of Paxson, Alaska along the Denali Highway from mileposts
(MP) 17 to 38. The area is open to motorized vehicle use from October
16 to May 15. Motorized vehicle use is limited to designated trails
from May 16 to October 15, to protect historic properties.
2. Use Limited to Designated Roads and Trails
Motorized vehicle use in this area is permitted on designated roads
and trails which are identified on maps which are available at the
Glennallen District Office and by signs posted at major access points.
The following roads and trails are designated and open for
motorized vehicle use, in accordance with item 1 above. All trails
originate at the Denali Highway, with the exceptions of trails 7 and 8.
1. Maclaren Summit Trail, at the Maclaren Summit, 4,086 ft.
elevation (MP 37). Of this short 3-mile long trail only the first mile
remains limited use.
2. Osar Lake Trail, south to vicinity of Osar Lake (MP 37).
3. Glacier Lake Trail, north to Glacier Lake (MP 30).
4. Landmark Gap Trail South, south with a southwest branch
extending to an area north of Osar Lake; the southeast fork extends
toward the Tangle Lakes (MP 24.7).
5. Landmark Gap Trail North, north to Landmark Gap Lake (MP 24.6).
6. Swede Lake Trail, south to the Swede Lakes, portions of the
Swede Lake trail are outside the National Register Archaeological
District boundary. Additional signage will alert users when they are
outside the National Register District. Trails 9 and 10 depart from
this trail (MP 16).
7. Middle Fork Gulkana Branch Trail, parallels the Middle Fork
Gulkana River, west to Dickey Lake remains within the National Register
Archaeological District; the portion east to Meier Lake is located
outside the National Register Archaeological District.
8. Alphabet Hills Trail, south extension of Swede Lake after
crossing the Middle Fork Gulkana River.
Additional trails may be opened as required federal legislation,
pertinent to historic properties and environmental concerns, are met.
The above designations become effective upon publication in the FR and
will remain in effect until rescinded and/or modified by the Authorized
Officer.
Operators of ORVs in violation of these designations are subject to
penalties prescribed in 43 CFR 8340.0-7 and Public Law 96-95.
ADDRESSES: Direct questions and/or comments to: Glennallen District
Manager, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 147, Glennallen, Alaska
99588. (907) 822-3217.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia McCoy 907/822-3217.
Dated: May 2, 1994.
Michael Zaidlicz,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-11614 Filed 5-13-94; 8:45 am]
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