[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 47216]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-23670]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[MT-020-1430-00]


Order--Closure of Public Lands in Yellowstone County, MT

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana, Miles City District, 
Billings Resource Area, Interior.

ACTION: Temporary closure of 379.9 acres of public lands to use of 
motorized vehicles and discharge of firearms.

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SUMMARY: Notice is served that public land south of Laurel, known as 
the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone property (formerly the Altman 
Ranch), is closed to the use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), and the 
discharge of any firearm including pellet guns. The closure will be in 
effect from the publication date of this notice in the Federal 
Register, until public consultation is complete and an activity plan 
for the area is approved. OHV use includes all types of motor vehicles 
except for those authorized for administrative operations for farming 
and property maintenance or other BLM management programs. The area 
will remain open as a walk-in area for archery hunting, hiking, 
picnicking, skiing, and wildlife watching. This closure is necessary to 
protect the public lands, adjacent private property, and for public 
safety due to shooting.
    The public land protected by this closure is located at:
CLARKS FORK OF THE YELLOWSTONE TRACT

Principal Meridian, Montana

T. 2 S., R. 24 E.,
    sec. 22; Lots 5,6
    Sec. 23: Lots 3,4 excluding Tract 1 described as Certificate of 
Survey #1750
    Sec. 23: Lots 2,5,7,8,10,N2SW
    Sec. 24: Lot 2 excluding Tract 1 described as Certificate of 
Survey #1750

DATES: Closure will be in effect from September 8, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Burton D. Williams, Area Manager, BLM, 
Billings Resource Area Office, 810 E. Main, Billings, Montana 59105 or 
call 406-238-1540.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for this action is outlined in 
sections 302, 303, and 310 of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of October 21, 1976, (43 U.S.C. 1716) and Title 43 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Subparts 8341 (43 CFR 8341.2) and 8364 (43 CFR 8364.1). 
Any person who fails to comply with this closure is subject to arrest 
and a fine up to $1000 or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or 
both. This closure applies to all persons except persons authorized by 
the Bureau of Land Management.
Todd S. Christensen,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-23670 Filed 9-5-97; 8:45 am]
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