[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 128 (Thursday, July 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 36072]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17497]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-084-97-6333-00; G7-0226]


Emergency Closure of Public Lands; Clackamas Co., Oregon

ACTION: Emergency Closure of Public Lands; Clackamas County, Oregon.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain public lands in Clackamas 
County, Oregon are temporarily closed to all vehicle operation from 
July 7, 1997 until the Salem District Off Highway Vehicle management 
plan is implemented. 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:
    1. All lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in 
Section 36 of T.5 S., R.4 E., Willamette Meridian, Oregon, except roads 
5-4E-25, 5-4E-36, and 5-4E-36.1,2,3, and 4.
    2. All lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in 
Section 14 of T.5 S., R.4 E., Willamette Meridian, Oregon, except roads 
4-4E-24, 5-4E-12, 5-4E-12.1, 5-4E-14.4, 5-4E 14.2, 5-4E-23, and the 
first .3 mile of 5-4E-14.
    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. 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 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 and maps at points of public 
access.
    The purpose of this closure is:
    1. To protect sensitive riparian/aquatic resources and wildlife 
species. Off-highway vehicle use is causing unacceptable damage to 
wildlife and botanical habitat.
    2. To protect riparian resources in and adjacent to Clear Lake. 
Illegal garbage dumping, vegetation removal, and off-highway vehicle 
use are causing unacceptable resource damage.

DATES: This closure is effective from July 7, 1997, until the Salem 
District Off Highway Vehicle management plan is implemented.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure order and maps showing the location of 
the closed lands and roads are available from the Salem District, 1717 
Fabry Road SE, Salem, OR 97306.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Prather, Cascades Area 
Manager, Salem District Office, at (503) 375-5646.

    Dated: July 1, 1997.
Richard C. Prather,
Cascades Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-17497 Filed 7-2-97; 8:45 am]
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