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[FR Doc No: 94-11614]


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[Federal Register: May 16, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[AK-050-04-4331-04]

 

Modifications of Alaska Off-Road Vehicle Designations; Tangle 
Lakes National Register Archaeological District, Alaska

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice on off-road vehicle decision.

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SUMMARY: This notice is provided in reference to the use of off-road 
vehicles on public lands within the Glennallen District, Alaska, in 
accordance with authority and requirements of Executive Order's (E.O.) 
11644 and 11989 and the regulations contained in 43 CFR part 8340. The 
following described lands under the administration of the Bureau of 
Land Management are designated open, limited use, or closed to off-road 
motorized vehicle (ORV) use. This modifies earlier notices, published 
July 6, 1984 and May 4, 1992. This order will be effective upon 
publication and remain in effect until rescinded and/or modified by the 
District Manager, Glennallen District.
    A 226,600-acre area is affected by the designations, known as the 
Tangle Lakes National Register Archaeological District. This area is 
located in South Central Alaska, within the Clearwater Geographic 
Reference Unit. The reduced and revised boundaries for this National 
Register District were accepted by the Keeper of the National Register 
of Historic Places as of August 12, 1993. The reduction and revision 
has resulted in changes to certain previously designated ORV trails. 
Trails previously designated limited use, the Maclaren River Road and 
Sevenmile Lake Trail, are now outside the National Register 
Archaeological District Boundary. Use is open for motorized vehicles.

A. Limited Designations

1. Limited Season of Use--226,600 Acres

    The Tangle Lakes National Register Archaeological District is 
located west of Paxson, Alaska along the Denali Highway from mileposts 
(MP) 17 to 38. The area is open to motorized vehicle use from October 
16 to May 15. Motorized vehicle use is limited to designated trails 
from May 16 to October 15, to protect historic properties.

2. Use Limited to Designated Roads and Trails

    Motorized vehicle use in this area is permitted on designated roads 
and trails which are identified on maps which are available at the 
Glennallen District Office and by signs posted at major access points.
    The following roads and trails are designated and open for 
motorized vehicle use, in accordance with item 1 above. All trails 
originate at the Denali Highway, with the exceptions of trails 7 and 8.
    1. Maclaren Summit Trail, at the Maclaren Summit, 4,086 ft. 
elevation (MP 37). Of this short 3-mile long trail only the first mile 
remains limited use.
    2. Osar Lake Trail, south to vicinity of Osar Lake (MP 37).
    3. Glacier Lake Trail, north to Glacier Lake (MP 30).
    4. Landmark Gap Trail South, south with a southwest branch 
extending to an area north of Osar Lake; the southeast fork extends 
toward the Tangle Lakes (MP 24.7).
    5. Landmark Gap Trail North, north to Landmark Gap Lake (MP 24.6).
    6. Swede Lake Trail, south to the Swede Lakes, portions of the 
Swede Lake trail are outside the National Register Archaeological 
District boundary. Additional signage will alert users when they are 
outside the National Register District. Trails 9 and 10 depart from 
this trail (MP 16).
    7. Middle Fork Gulkana Branch Trail, parallels the Middle Fork 
Gulkana River, west to Dickey Lake remains within the National Register 
Archaeological District; the portion east to Meier Lake is located 
outside the National Register Archaeological District.
    8. Alphabet Hills Trail, south extension of Swede Lake after 
crossing the Middle Fork Gulkana River.
    Additional trails may be opened as required federal legislation, 
pertinent to historic properties and environmental concerns, are met. 
The above designations become effective upon publication in the FR and 
will remain in effect until rescinded and/or modified by the Authorized 
Officer.
    Operators of ORVs in violation of these designations are subject to 
penalties prescribed in 43 CFR 8340.0-7 and Public Law 96-95.

ADDRESSES: Direct questions and/or comments to: Glennallen District 
Manager, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 147, Glennallen, Alaska 
99588. (907) 822-3217.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia McCoy 907/822-3217.

    Dated: May 2, 1994.
Michael Zaidlicz,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-11614 Filed 5-13-94; 8:45 am]
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