[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 204 (Monday, October 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 54382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26160]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-094-05-6310-04: G6-009]


Amendment to Emergency Closure of Public Lands; Douglas County, 
OR

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Emergency closure of public lands and access roads in Douglas 
County, OR

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SUMMARY: Notice is given that Emergency Closure Notice published in 
Federal Register, Volume 60, No. 189, Friday, September 29, 1995, page 
50638 is hereby amended. Notice is given that certain public lands and 
access roads in Douglas County, Oregon are temporarily closed to all 
public use, including vehicle operation, camping, shooting, hiking and 
sightseeing, from September 26, 1995 through May 31, 1996. The closure 
is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1.
    The public lands affected by this emergency closure are 
specifically identified as follows:

Willamette Meridian, Oregon

T. 19 S., R. 8 W.
     Sec. 7: All that portion of Section 7 lying North and West of 
Dunn Ridge Road (BLM Road No. 18-8-28.1) and lying North and East of 
BLM Road No. 19-8-7

    All roads on the public lands listed above are closed as 
specified above, including specifically BLM Roads Nos 19-8-7, 19-8-
7.2, 19-8-7.3 and 19-8-7.4.

    Through traffic only will be permitted on Dunn Ridge Road (BLM Road 
No. 18-8-28.1). No loitering, stopping, parking or pedestrian traffic 
will be allowed within 100 feet of that portion of Section 7 lying 
south and east of Dunn Ridge Road (BLM Road No. 18-8-28.1).
    The following persons, operating within the scope of their official 
duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Bureau 
employees; state, local and federal law enforcement and fire protection 
personnel; the holders of BLM road use permits that include roads 
within the closure area; the purchaser of BLM timber within the closure 
area and its employees and subcontractors. Access by additional parties 
may be allowed, but must be approved in advance in writing by the 
Authorized Officer.
    Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this closure 
order may be subject to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, 
which include a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to 
exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties provided under Oregon State 
law.
    The public lands and roads temporarily closed to public use under 
this order will be posted with signs at points of public access.
    The purpose of this emergency temporary closure is to protect 
persons from potential harm from logging operations, protect valuable 
public timber resources from unauthorized damage, and to facilitate 
authorized timber harvest operations.

DATES: This closure is effective from October 18, 1995 through May 31, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure order and maps showing the location of 
the closed lands and roads are available from the Eugene District 
Office, P. O. Box 10226 (2890 Chad Drive), Eugene, Oregon 97440.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Hueth, Coast Range Area Manager, 
Eugene District Office, at (503) 683-6600.

    Dated: October 17, 1995.
Terry Hueth,
Coast Range Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-26160 Filed 10-20-95; 8:45 am]
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