[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12235]


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[Federal Register: May 19, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[NV-055-4350-09, 4-0151-LM; 4-00154]

 

Rules of Conduct and Final Supplementary Rules for Certain Public 
Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas District

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Rules of conduct and final supplementary rules for certain 
public lands known as Ash Springs located in the unincorporated town of 
Ash Springs along U.S. Highway 93, Las Vegas District, Lincoln County, 
Nevada.

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SUMMARY: The rules of conduct and supplementary rules are necessary for 
the management of activities on public land at Ash Springs, Lincoln 
County, Nevada. These rules of conduct and supplementary rules would be 
limited to activities occurring within the following area, hereafter 
referred to as Ash Springs:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 6 S., R. 61 E.,
    Sec. 6 NW\1/4\NW\1/4\.

DATES: These supplementary rules will become effective on May 19, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Bureau of Land Management, Caliente Resource Area, P.O. Box 
237, Caliente, NV 89008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kyle Teel, Wildlife Biologist; Telephone number: (702) 726-8100.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ash Springs contains the White River 
Springfish (Crenichthys baileyi baileyi) a Federal listed endangered 
species. A Coordinated Resource Management Plan was developed for the 
area; one of the planned actions was to establish rules to restrict 
certain activities to protect the fish species.
    The proposed supplementary rules were published in the Federal 
Register on Friday, October 15, 1993 on page 53557. One comment was 
received from the Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW) during the 30 day 
comment period ending on November 15, 1993. The NDOW expressed concerns 
that the 2 hour limit was too restrictive and that they would not be 
able to carry out their necessary duties at Ash Springs within this 
time limit. They also expressed confusion on the way proposed rule I(E) 
was written.
    Authority for these supplementary rules is contained in CFR title 
43, chapter II, part 8360, subpart 8365.1-6. Authority for other rules 
that could apply are contained in CFR title 43, chapter II, part 8360, 
subparts 8365.1-1, 8365.1-2, 8365.1-3, 8365.1-4, 8365.1-5, 8365.1-7, 
8365.2-1, 8365.2-2, 8365.2-3, 8365.2-4, 8365.2-5.
    The following are the final supplementary rules for Ash Springs:
    1. The following actions are prohibited, within Ash Springs:
    a. Overnight Camping. Camping means the erecting of a tent or 
shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or 
other bedding material for use, or parking of a motor vehicle, motor 
home or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy.
    b. Occupancy or use of Ash Springs by any individual, or any group, 
is limited to 2 hours during any 24 hour period. The intent of this 
rule is to establish a time frame that can be used to resolve conflicts 
between two or more parties using the spring at one time.
    c. Introducing wildlife, fish, or plants, including their 
reproductive bodies, into Ash Springs, except when authorized by the 
District Manager.
    d. Collecting wood or other plant material for use in a campfire or 
any other purpose.
    e. Washing dishes, animals, or one's self with any detergents and/
or soaps.
    f. Operating a motorized vehicle off of designated roads, trails, 
or parking area.

    Designation shall be marked by the posting of appropriate signs or 
markers, or by the erection of physical barriers, or both.
    2. The supplementary rules for Ash Springs do not apply to 
employees or contractors of any Federal or State agency when engaged in 
performance of official duties.
    3. Violation of any of these supplementary rules is punishable by a 
fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or 
both, as provided for under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
(Pub. L. 94-579) as amended at 18 U.S.C. 3571(b)(s).

    Dated: May 10, 1994.
Ronald B. Wenker,
Acting State Director, Nevada.
[FR Doc. 94-12235 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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