[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 47 (Friday, March 10, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 13165]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-5848]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[OR-100-95-6332-00; GP5-072]


Recreation Management; Supplementary Rules

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Establishment of supplementary rules for recreation areas.

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SUMMARY: The Roseburg District is establishing new supplementary rules 
to set the standards of conduct for persons using public lands and the 
penalties that may be imposed for failure to obey the regulations. The 
rules apply primarily to developed recreation areas, however, some 
apply to all public lands where recreation uses may occur. The rules 
are designed to augment existing laws contained in the Code of Federal 
Regulations; and to ensure safe, enjoyable and environmentally sound 
visitation on the public lands, free from unwarranted disturbance. 
These rules supersede other supplementary rules established in 
November, 1989.

Camping Limits

    1. Overnight camping is prohibited in designated Research Natural 
Areas unless otherwise permitted by the authorized officer.
    2. Within the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River Corridor, 
overnight camping is prohibited except at designated campgrounds and 
camping along the North Umpqua Trail between one-hundred feet and five-
hundred feet from the trail, or by special permit issued by the 
authorized officer.
    3. In designated campgrounds and all other public lands open to 
camping, overnight camping is restricted to 14 days, either through a 
number of separate visits or through continuous occupation, subject to 
payment of camping fees at developed sites. Upon reaching the 14 day 
limit, occupants and all their possessions must leave Roseburg District 
BLM lands for a minimum of 14 consecutive days.

Restrictions at Designated Campgrounds

    1. Payment of campground fees must be made within one-half hour 
after arrival.
    2. Campground users must occupy a campsite the first night of their 
stay; pre-payment to hold an unoccupied campsite is not allowed. After 
the first night, users may not leave personal property unattended for 
more than 24 hours, unless otherwise permitted by the authorized 
officer.
    3. Use of shower facilities is restricted to campground occupants 
who have paid the campsite registration fee, unless otherwise permitted 
by the authorized officer.
    4. No person shall operate or use any audio or motorized equipment, 
or create or allow obtrusive noises (human or animal) in a manner that 
disturbs other visitors between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Day-Use Areas

    1. Animals are not allowed in day-use areas except in areas 
designated for pets, or situations requiring a seeing eye or hearing 
ear dog. Pets must be restrained and under control of a person at all 
times.
    2. A Recreation Use Permit is required for pavilion use by groups 
of 25 people or more.
    3. Millpond, Cavitt Creek, Rock Creek and Tyee Day Use Areas must 
be vacated one-half hour after sunset unless otherwise permitted by the 
authorized officer.
    4. No person may leave personal property unattended in designated 
day-use areas for more than 24 hours, except for vehicles and non-
occupied trailers parked at trailheads.
    Trail Restrictions: Motorized vehicle use is prohibited on trails 
designated for hikers, mountain bikers or horseback riders, unless 
otherwise permitted by the authorized officer.
    Fire Restrictions: Open-pit campfires are prohibited on the south 
side (trail area) of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River Corridor 
during fire season. Dates of fire season are determined annually by 
Douglas Forest Protective Assoc.
    Firearm Restrictions: No person shall discharge a firearm within 
one-half mile of a developed recreation site or area; or across or 
within 100 feet of any designated recreation trail. A list of trails is 
maintained in the Roseburg District Office.

DATES: These supplementary recreation rules shall be effective March 
30, 1995, and remain in effect until further notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregg Morgan, Bureau of Land 
Management, 777 N.W. Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, Oregon 97470 
Telephone (503) 440-4930.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Camping limits are established to reduce the 
incidence of long-term unauthorized occupancy, while permitting 
legitimate camping on the public lands administered by the Roseburg 
District. Authority of these supplementary rules is contained in 43 
CFR, chapter II, subpart 8360.0-3 and 8365.1-6. Persons who fail to 
comply with these provisions may be subject to the penalties provided 
in 43 CFR 8360.0-7 and 43 CFR 9262.1, which include a fine not to 
exceed $1000.00 and/or imprisonment for not to exceed 12 months.

    Dated: March 1, 1995.
David R. Baker,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-5848 Filed 3-9-95; 8:45 am]
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