[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 220 (Friday, November 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 61144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29941]


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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-080-082-6230-00; GP8-0024]


Emergency Closure Restriction on Public Lands, Salem District, 
Oregon

ACTION: Emergency closure restriction on public lands notice, Salem 
District, Oregon.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that public lands in Clackamas County, 
Oregon, are temporarily closed to all public use, including vehicle 
operation, camping, and shooting, from October 16, 1997, until further 
notice. This order is issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1 and 
closes additional roads and public lands to public access and use. 
Notice is hereby given that the following areas are closed to motor 
vehicle access and use:

1. Approximately 5 acres incorporating two open areas, one east and 
one west of the Pine Creek; Bridge on the Molalla River, near the 
intersection of Pine Creek Road and the Molalla Forest; Road in 
Section 30, T. 6 S., R. 3 E.,Will. Mer., Oreg.;

EXEMPTIONS: The following persons, operating within the scope of their 
official duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: 
BLM employees; state, local, and federal law enforcement and fire 
protection personnel; holders of BLM road use permits or contracts that 
include areas within the closure including their employees and 
subcontractors. Access by additional parties may be allowed but must be 
approved in advance by the Authorized Officer.

PENALTIES: 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 penalties provided under Oregon 
State Law.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This emergency closure shall remain in effect until 
revised, revoked, or amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Prather, Area Manager, 
Cascades Resource Area, 1717 Fabry Road SE, Salem, OR 97306, (503) 375-
5646.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of these closures is to protect 
water quality, soil, vegetation, and sensitive cultural, 
paleontological, and riparian resources from excessive damage and 
provide for visitor safety.
Scott S. Abdon,
Acting Area Manager, Cascades Resource Area.
[FR Doc. 97-29941 Filed 11-13-97; 8:45 am]
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