[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39592-39593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19573]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CO-070-1230-00]
Glenwood Springs Resource Area Occupancy and Recreational Use
Restrictions
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of use restrictions.
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SUMMARY: This order restricts occupancy and use of Public Lands
administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Glenwood
Springs Resource Area, Grand Junction District. It establishes rules of
conduct for use of Public Lands generally and for developed recreation
sites and areas pursuant 43 CFR 8364.1. Except as modified by these
restrictions, all regulations currently in effect for Public Lands will
remain in effect.
The affected Public Lands are located in Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin
counties, Colorado.
EFFECTIVE DATE: These limitations shall be effective immediately and
remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The affected Public Lands will be posted
with appropriate regulatory signs. Maps showing the restricted areas
are available at the local BLM offices
Unless otherwise authorized, or otherwise closed, no person shall:
(1) Camp or otherwise occupy any location or site for longer than
seven (7) consecutive days between April 1 and August 31.
(2) Camp or otherwise occupy any location or site for longer than
fourteen (14) days between September 1 and March 31.
(3) Relocate a camp or occupancy to another location or site on
Public Lands within 30 miles of a previously occupied location or site.
(4) Return to camp or occupy a location or site within thirty (30)
days after leaving or vacating that previously occupied location, site
or area.
(5) Use a campsite or otherwise occupy Public Lands for other than
recreational purposes.
(6) Camp or occupy Public Lands for residential camping, or
otherwise establish temporary living quarters for use while employed or
seeking employment in the area.
(7) Leave personal property unattended for longer than twenty-four
(24) hours.
As used herein,
( 1) ``Camping'' means overnight stays or lodging in a tent,
bivouac, sleeping bag, motor vehicle, motor home, travel trailer, or
other temporary means of shelter; or overnight occupancy by any
equipment or vehicles used for such purpose.
(2) ``Recreational Camping'' means camping in connection with or
during an outing or vacation by persons engaged in or pursuing
recreational, tourism and leisure activities such as hunting, fishing,
boating, hiking, bicycling, sightseeing and the like.
(3) ``Residential Camping'' means camping or setting up temporary
living quarters in connection with or during employment, or while
seeking employment in the area or vicinity.
These restrictions will help ensure the continued availability of
public lands and sites for outdoor recreational opportunities, reduce
the impacts of public use on the resources of the Public Lands, promote
public health and safety, and minimize conflicts among the various uses
of the Public Lands.
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Exemptions: Persons who are exempt from these restrictions include any
federal, State or local officers engaged in fire, emergency and law
enforcement activities; BLM employees engaged in official duties, and
other persons specifically authorized through a permit to conduct or
engage in the otherwise prohibited activity or use.
Penalties: Violations of these limitations are punishable by a fine not
to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael S. Mottice, Area Manager,
Glenwood Springs Resource Area, 50629 Highway 6 & 24, P.O. Box 1009,
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602.
Mark Morse,
Grand Junction District Manager.
[FR Doc. 98-19573 Filed 7-22-98; 8:45 am]
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