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[FR Doc No: 94-18950]
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[Federal Register: August 4, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
Closure of Public Lands; Oregon
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Lakeview District, Klamath Falls RA
OR-014-4333-04 G4237.
ACTION: Public notice of emergency road closures and use restrictions
in the Klamath River Canyon and Topsy Recreation Site.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that all public lands in Sections 23,
26, 34, and 35 of T. 40 S., R. 6 E., and Section 3 of T. 41 S., R. 6
E., Willamette Meridian (W.M.) between the canyon access road west of
the upper Klamath River and the river itself are closed to all
motorized vehicle access. Two developed campground roads, located in
the SW\1/4\ of Section 26, T. 40 S., R. 6 E. and the SE\1/4\ of Section
34, T. 40 S., R. 6 E., W.M., are exempt from this closure. Motorized
use in these two campgrounds is restricted to the existing roadbed and
designated parking areas. In Section 35, T. 40 S., R. 6 E., W.M.,
motorized vehicle use on public land between the east canyon rim and
the river is restricted to the main access road. Existing ``Jeep''
trails in this section will be open to non-motorized use only.
Pacific Power and Light Company and government agency vehicles used
for administrative, emergency, or law enforcement purposes are exempt
from this motorized vehicle closure.
The purpose of this closure is to protect the river bank and
riparian vegetation, cultural resources, wildlife habitat, vegetation,
soils, and semi-wilderness and scenic qualities along the Klamath River
from damage and disruption by motorized vehicles. The authority for
this closure is 43 CFR 8341.2 and 43 CFR 8365.2-4. The closure will
remain in effect until an off-highway vehicle (OHV) designation plan
for the upper Klamath River Canyon is completed.
In addition, the following are use restrictions for four developed
recreation sites in or near the Klamath River Canyon:
The whitewater boat access, in the NE\1/4\SE\1/4\ of Section 14, T.
40 S., R. 6 E., W.M., is closed to the public from \1/2\ hour after
sunset to \1/2\ hour before sunrise. Camping, overnight parking, or
fire building, the discharge or use of firearms, other weapons, or
fireworks, between the river and the access road from \1/4\ mile above
the site to \1/4\ mile below the site, is not permitted. Unattended
vehicles within the posted turn-around area \1/8\ mile past the boat
access entrance is prohibited.
All campsites at the Klamath River Campground, located in SW\1/4\
of Section 26, T. 40 S., R. 6 E., W.M., are restricted to camping
parties of no more than twelve people and two motor vehicles. All
campsites at Turtle Primitive Group Campground, located in the SE\1/4\
of Section 34, T. 40 S., R. 6 E., W.M., are restricted to camping
parties between eight and thirty-five people from May 1st to October
1st., from October through April, camping parties can be between one
and thirty-five people at each campsite. The discharge or use of
firearms, other weapons, or fireworks is not permitted between the main
access road and river from \1/4\ mile above each site to \1/4\ mile
below each site.
At these two campgrounds as well as Topsy Recreation Site, located
in NW\1/4\ of Section 6, T. 40 S., R. 7 E., W.M., all pets must be
secured to a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Human waste
can be deposited only in toilet facilities. Unreasonable noise that
disturbs other visitors is prohibited. Personal property cannot be left
unattended for over twenty-four hours; personal property left
unattended beyond such time is subject to disposition under the Federal
Property and Administration Service Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C.
484(m)). Entering or remaining in these recreation sites between 9:00
p.m. and 6: a.m., except as an occupant, is not permitted. Open fires
are to be built in existing firegrates only. Chopping, cutting, or
injuring of live trees is prohibited. Moving any table, fire grate,
barrier, garbage can, or other equipment at all recreation sites
mentioned is prohibited. The speed limit in all recreation sites is ten
M.P.H.
Camping parties at Topsy Recreation Site are limited to no more
than twelve people and two motor vehicles per campsite. Horses are not
allowed within this site. The discharge or use of firearms, other
weapons, or fireworks is not permitted between Topsy Road and the J.C.
Boyle Reservoir from \1/8\ mile above to \1/8\ mile below this site.
Finally, all public lands in the Klamath River Canyon from J.C.
Boyle Powerhouse, located in NE\1/4\ of Section 14, T. 40 S., R. 6 E.,
W.M., to the Oregon/California border, are closed to firearms target
shooting, from
May 1st to October 1st. This restriction does not affect legal
hunting of game birds and animals.
These restrictions are necessary to prevent resource damage to
soil, vegetation, wildlife habitat, to protect visitors from accidents
and crime, to protect public facilities and campsites from vandalism
and theft, and to promote semi-wilderness and scenic qualities in the
Klamath River Canyon. The authority for these use restrictions is found
under 43 CFR 8365. These use restrictions will remain in effect until a
river management plan for the upper Klamath River is completed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any person who fails to comply with these
closures and restrictions is subject to the penalties provided in
8360.0-7. Violations are punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/
or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Buschkowsky or Scott Senter,
Lakeview District, Klamath Falls Resource Area, 2795 Anderson Avenue,
Building 25, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, (503) 883-6916.
Dated: July 12, 1994.
A. Barron Bail,
Klamath Falls Resource Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-18950 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]
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