[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 49626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23854]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[CO-070]


Recreational Use Restrictions for the Fisher Creek Area, Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Area closure and restriction order.

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SUMMARY: This order closes and restricts certain recreational uses and 
activities on approximately 1,040 acres of reconveyed public land in 
the Glenwood Springs Resource Area, Grand Junction District. It 
establishes an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use designation pursuant 43 
CFR 8341.2(a), and establishes rules of conduct pursuant 43 CFR 8464.1 
for the use of motorized and non-motorized mechanized vehicles, cross 
country skiing, camping, and dogs.
    The affected public land is generally located in T 6 S, R 88 W Sec 
35 S\1/2\SW\1/4\ portion south of County Rd. 115, Sec 36 SW\1/4\SE\1/
4\; T 7 S, R 88 W, Sec 1 N\1/2\ portion west of County Rd. 114, N\1/
2\SW\1/4\, NW\1/4\SE\1/4\, Sec 2 S\1/2\NE\1/4\, NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, NW\1/
4\, N\1/2\S\1/2\, Sec 3 E\1/2\NE\1/4\, 6th P. M., Garfield County.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The closure and use restrictions shall be effective 
immediately until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The affected land was acquired through a 
land exchange primarily to protect wildlife habitat and open space 
values, including critical winter range for deer and elk. Recreational 
use of the area is expected to occur as public awareness of the 
affected land increases, and visitor management is needed to prevent 
potential conflicts with wildlife habitat values, and to protect 
property, public lands and resources. The year round restriction on use 
of motor vehicles will discourage trash dumping, vandalism and other 
potential undesirable activities, and prevent conflicts with wintering 
deer and elk. Additionally, the existing roads are unmaintained and 
would quickly deteriorate if left open to use of vehicles. The winter 
restriction on cross country skiing and dogs will also reduce the 
amount of stress on wintering deer and elk. The camping restriction 
along the Fisher Cemetery Road would discourage human occupancy and 
help protect natural open space and wildlife habitat values.
    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 Fisher Creek Area described herein will be subject to the 
following closure and use restrictions:
    (1) All motorized vehicle use shall be prohibited year round 
including snowmobiles operating on snow.
    (2) Non-motorized mechanized vehicle use shall be allowed on 
existing trails, but travel by such vehicles off the designated trails 
shall be prohibited. Non-motorized mechanized vehicle use shall be 
prohibited during the winter from December 1 to April 30.
    (3) Cross country skiing shall be prohibited.
    (4) Dogs shall not be brought into the area during the winter from 
December 1 to April 30.
    (5) Camping along the Fisher Cemetery Road and within 200 ft. of 
water sources shall be prohibited.
    Persons who are exempt from these restrictions include any Federal, 
State, or local officers engaged in fire, emergency and law enforcement 
activities; BLM employees engaged in official duties, and other persons 
specifically authorized to conduct or engage in the otherwise 
prohibited activity. The motor vehicle use restrictions do not apply to 
the Fisher Cemetery Road. Persons may use and operate motor vehicles on 
places provided for that purpose at designated public access points 
into the area.

PENALTIES: Violations of this closure and 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; (970) 945-
2341. Mark Morse, District Manager, Grand Junction District, 2815 H 
Road, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506; (970) 244-3000.

Mark Morse,
Grand Junction District Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-23854 Filed 9-25-95; 8:45 am]
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