[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 184 (Friday, September 23, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-23525]
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[Federal Register: September 23, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CO-078-4333-04-261A]
Temporary Travel Restrictions for the Sloane Peak Area
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior.
ACTION: Order of area, road and trail use restriction.
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SUMMARY: This order, issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1 and 43
CFR 8341.2(a), limits travel in certain public lands in the vicinity of
Basalt to non motorized means. The existing Off Highway Vehicle (OHV)
use ``Open'' designation on approximately 2,520 acres is modified as a
temporary measure while a Resource Area-wide travel management plan is
developed.
The affected public land is in the Glenwood Springs Resource Area,
Grand Junction District, and is generally located in T. 8 S., R. 86 W.
Sec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, and Sec. 22 6th Principal Meridian; Pitkin
and Eagle counties.
EFFECTIVE DATES: The restriction shall be effective immediately until
rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public access to affected area was acquired
by Pitkin County in 1993 through purchase of private land at the base
of the Sloane Peak trail. The purchase was made to provide non-
motorized access to BLM and National Forest lands accessed by said
trail, and a gate was installed on County property to restrict motor
vehicle use. Since the access was acquired both non-motorized and
motorized use has been attracted and use conflicts have been reported
by visitors. Current OHV use designations for the area, established in
the Glenwood Springs Resource Area Resource Management Plan, 1984 (Rev.
1988), allow motorized vehicle use on and off the roads and trails year
round. With the acquired public access and increased public use by
motorized and non-motorized travel, current regulations could result in
damage to vegetation, soil, visual, cultural and wildlife resources
from uncontrolled use. Additionally, the existing trails are narrow,
with steep grades and deteriorated conditions which are not safe for
general public use and unrestricted motor vehicle travel.
The area, roads, and trails affected by this order will be posted
with appropriate regulatory signs. Information including maps of the
restricted area is available in the Resource Area Office and District
Office at the addresses shown below.
The Sloane Peak Area described herein will be subject to the
following use restrictions:
All motorized vehicle use will be prohibited year round, including
snowmobiles operating on snow. Non-motorized mechanized vehicle use
shall be allowed on designated routes, but travel off the designated
routes shall be prohibited. Persons who are exempt from the
restrictions include:
(1) Any Federal, State, or local officers engaged in fire,
emergency and law enforcement activities; (2) BLM employees engaged in
official duties; (3) Persons authorized to operate motorized vehicles
within the restricted area.
PENALTIES: Violations of this restriction order are punishable by fines
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; (303) 945-2341. Mark Morse, District
Manager, Grand Junction District, 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, Colorado
81506; (303) 244-3050.
Mark Morse,
Grand Junction District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-23525 Filed 9-22-94; 8:45 am]
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