[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 28408]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13681]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[OR-100-6334-00; GP8-0192]
Notice of Emergency Closure of Public Lands: Douglas County,
Oregon
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District Office, South
River Resource Area.
ACTION: Emergency temporary closure of public lands in Douglas County,
Oregon.
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SUMMARY: Notice is served that the public lands located along Mitchell
Creek, approximately 3 miles southwest of Canyonville, Oregon, are
closed to all public uses, including vehicle operation, camping, open
fires, shooting, hiking, sightseeing, mining, erecting structures and
storing personal property, until July 15, 1998. The purpose of this
closure is to minimize disturbance to threatened and endangered
species, to protect wildlife and fishery resources and habitats, and to
protect soil and water resources.
The lands affected by this closure are more specifically described
as:
Willamette Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Oregon
T. 31 S., R. 5 W.,
Sec. 6, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, those portions of Lot 3, SE\1/4\NW\1/
4\, W\1/2\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\ lying west and south of BLM road 30-
5-31.0; except those portions of BLM roads 31-5-6.0 and 31-6-2.0.
Containing approximately 560 acres.
Personnel that are exempt from this closure include any Federal,
State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire-
fighting force in the performance of an official duty. BLM roads may
also be used under terms of existing easements of record. Additional
persons authorized by the BLM South River Area Manager, may be allowed
but must be approved in advance in writing.
EFFECTIVE DATES: The closure will become effective immediately and will
remain in effect until July 15, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan R. Wood, Area Manager, South
River Resource Area, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, Oregon
97470, (541) 440-4930.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maps showing the above described area are
available at the BLM's Roseburg District Office for public review. The
public lands closed under this order will be posted with signs at
points of access. This closure is consistent with the Roseburg District
Record of Decision and Resource Management Plan (June 1995), which
allows for the closure of areas where problems occur.
This temporary closure is to prevent further damage to wildlife and
fishery habitats and resources, soil and water resources, and
disturbance of threatened and endangered species.
This closure authorized under 43 CFR 8364.1. Any person who fails
to comply with the provisions of this closure may be subject to, but
not limited to, the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, which
include a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment of not to
exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties provided under Oregon State
law.
Dated: May 13, 1998.
Alan R. Wood,
Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 98-13681 Filed 5-21-98; 8:45 am]
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