[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 11459-11460] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-6219] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA-026-2822-00-D580] Emergency Closure of Public Lands; California AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior. ACTION: Emergency closure of certain public lands to motorized vehicle use in Lassen County, California. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, Sec. 8341.2, notice is hereby given that all the below listed lands and roads therein, administered by the Bureau of Land Management, have been closed to all motorized vehicle use until further notice; except for emergency vehicles, fire suppression and rescue vehicles, BLM operation and maintenance vehicles, law enforcement vehicles and other motorized vehicles specifically approved by an authorized officer of the Bureau of Land Management. This closure is necessary to protect fire damaged lands from off-highway vehicle travel during restoration efforts. This closure affects all of the public lands and roads located within the following lands of Lassen County, California. T.28N., R13E., M.D.M. T.28N., R14E., M.D.M. T.29N., R13E., M.D.M. T.29N., R14E., M.D.M. A total of approximately 3,160 acres. DATES: This emergency closure action goes into effect April 15, 1997, and will remain in effect until the Authorized Officer determines that adverse effects have been eliminated and measures have been taken to prevent recurrence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda D. Hansen, Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Resource Area, 2950 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for this closure and rule [[Page 11460]] making is 43 CFR 8341.2. Any person who fails to comply with a closure order or rulemaking is subject to arrest and fines of up to $1,000 and/ or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. Linda D. Hansen, Area Manager. [FR Doc. 97-6219 Filed 3-11-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P