[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 25, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 54702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26406]



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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, 
Oregon

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

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

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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. The closure is made under the authority of 43 
CFR 8364.1. Notice is given that certain public lands and access roads 
in Douglas County, Oregon are temporarily closed to all public use, 
including but not limited to vehicle operation, camping, shooting, 
hiking, and sightseeing from September 26, 1995 through May 31, 1996.
    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).

    All roads on the public lands listed above are closed, including 
but not limited to 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 
is permitted within 100 yards south and east of Dunn Ridge Road (BLM 
Road No. 18-8-28.1) lying within Section 7.
    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; and the purchaser of BLM timber within the 
closure area including 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, to protect 
valuable public timber resources from unauthorized damage, and to 
facilitate authorized timber harvest operations.

DATES: This closure is effective from September 26, 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 97440-2226.

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

    Dated: October 19, 1995.
Terry Hueth,
Coast Range Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-26406 Filed 10-24-95; 8:45 am]
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