98-17817. Notice of Closure to Off Highway Vehicles

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 128 (Monday, July 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 36428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17817]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[NV-030-1220-00; Closure Notice No. NV-030-98-003]


Notice of Closure to Off Highway Vehicles

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

SUMMARY: Notice is given that public lands west of Deer Run Road along 
the Carson River in Carson City, Nevada are closed to motorized vehicle 
use except on the designated access road and trailhead parking area.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This closure goes into effect on August 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO COMMENT CONTACT: Arthur Callan, Outdoor 
Recreation Planner, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, Nevada 89701. 
Telephone [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lands included in this closure are those 
public lands west of Deer Run Road within Mt. Diablo Meridian, Sections 
11 and 14, T. 15 N., R. 20 E. This closure does not apply to the 
existing mining occupancy in south portion of Section 14, or legitimate 
operations conducted under the mining laws. The closure does not apply 
to emergency, law enforcement, or agency vehicles on official business. 
This order is consistent with the Bureau of Land Management October, 
1996 Carson City Urban Interface Plan Amendment, and the Carson City 
1996 Carson River Master Plan to enhance nonmotorized uses and protect 
the river environment. The authorities for this closure are 43 CFR 
8342.1 and 8364.1. Any person failing to comply with the closure may be 
subject to imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or a fine in 
accordance with the applicable provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3571, or both.

    Dated: June 25, 1998.
John O. Singlaub,
Carson City Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 98-17817 Filed 7-2-98; 8:45 am]
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