[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 124 (Friday, June 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 34771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16855]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[017-1220-00/G010-G7-0250]


Closure of Public Lands; New Mexico

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Road closure.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this road closure is to prevent unnecessary 
degradation of resources, undue environmental damage, and to protect 
public land resources. Specimens of grama grass cactus, Toumeya 
papyracantha are found within the described area. This cactus is a New 
Mexico State Endangered Species and a Bureau of Land Management 
Sensitive Species. Motorized vehicle access is causing damage to these 
plants and their habitat.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Areas designated as closed include all 
public lands and roads within T. 15 N., R. 1 E., sections 4 and 9, 
NMPM. The closed area is commonly known as the San Ysidro Trails Area-
West.
    Uses Restricted: Operation of motorized vehicles.
    Duration of Closure: The closure is effective immediately and will 
remain in effect until further notice.
    Persons Exempt From Closure Order: BLM personnel on official 
business, BLM grazing permittees and others processing BLM written 
authorization for motorized access.

    Authority: This action complies with the provisions of 43 CFR 
8364.1. Violations of this closure order are punishable by a fine 
not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jospeh Jaramillo, Realty Specialist, 
Rio Puerco Resource Area, 435 Montano Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 
87107, (505) 761-8779.

    Dated: June 20, 1997.
Sue E. Richardson,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-16855 Filed 6-26-97; 8:45 am]
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