[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 184 (Friday, September 23, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-23525]


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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rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.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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