[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 5023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2780]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[OR-080-084-6333-00; GP6-0053]


Motorized Vehicle Restriction on Public Lands; Salem District; 
Oregon

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-
administered roads 9-3E-8, 9-3E-8.1, 9-3E-8.2, 9-3E-9.1, 9-3E-9.2, and 
9-3E-10.3 in T. 9 S., R. 3 E., Will. Mer., Oreg., are closed to 
motorized vehicle use. The purpose of this closure is to reduce the 
incidence of escaped campfires, garbage dumping, vandalism, unsafe 
discharging of fire arms, and to protect vegetation, water quality and 
public safety. This order is issued under the authority of 43 CFR 
8364.1.

Exemptions: The following persons, operating within the scope of their 
official duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: 
BLM employees; state, local and federal law enforcement and fire 
protection personnel; holders of BLM road use permits that include 
roads within the closure area; and purchasers of BLM timber within the 
closure area including their employees and subcontractors. Access by 
additional parties may be allowed, but must be approved in advance by 
the Authorized Officer.

PENALTIES: 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 and/or imprisonment 
not to exceed 12 months, as well as, penalties provided under Oregon 
State Law.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This emergency closure is effective from January 1 
through September 20 and from November 10 through December 31 of each 
year, and shall remain in effect until revised, revoked or amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Prather, Area Manager, 
Cascades Resource Area, 1717 Fabry Road SE, Salem, OR 97306, (503) 375-
5646.
Richard Prather,
Area Manager, Cascades Resource Area.
[FR Doc. 96-2780 Filed 2-8-96; 8:45 am]
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