[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 186 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 50400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25475]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CO-050-1220-00]


Closure of Public Lands

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management.

ACTION: Closure of public lands, roads and trails in Fremont County, 
CO.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that effective October 1, 1997 that 
certain public lands, including all existing roads and trails, east of 
Badger Creek in Fremont County are closed to all types of motor vehicle 
(including but not limited to 4x4, ATVs, and motorcycles) travel. The 
purpose of this closure is to prevent further disturbance to soils and 
vegetation in and near the riparian area, reduce sedimentation into 
Badger Creek, and stop the expansion of user-created trails in the 
area. This closure is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. The 
public lands affected by this emergency closure are specifically 
identified as follows: Fremont County, Colorado.

New Mexico Principal Meridian

T. 49 N., R. 10 E.,
    Sec. 22 east of Badger Creek
    Sec. 23 N\1/2\
    Sec. 24 N\1/2\ west of BLM Road 5980
    Sec. 13 S\1/2\ west of BLM Road 5980
    Sec. 14 SE\1/4\ (locally known as Bloody Gulch and/or 
Rattlesnake Canyon).

DATES: Effective October 1, 1997 and will remain in effect unless 
revised, revoked or amended.

ADDRESSES: Bureau of Land Management, Canon City District Office, 3170 
East Main Street, Canon City, Colorado 81212; Telephone (719) 269-8500.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Levi Deike, Area Manager, Royal Gorge 
Resource Area at the above address and phone number or John Nahomenuk, 
Outdoor Recreation Planner, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, P.O. 
Box 126, Salida, CO 81201; (719) 539-7289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATI0N: This closure does not apply to emergency, 
law enforcement, and federal or other government vehicles while being 
used for official or emergency purposes, or to any vehicle whose use is 
expressly authorized or otherwise officially approved by BLM. Violation 
of this order is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment as defined in 
18 USC 3571. A copy of this Federal Register Notice and map showing the 
closure area is posted in the Canon City District Office and in public 
places in the affected area.
Stuart L. Freer,
Associate District Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-25475 Filed 9-24-97; 8:45 am]
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