[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 28408]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13681]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-100-6334-00; GP8-0192]


Notice of Emergency Closure of Public Lands: Douglas County, 
Oregon

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District Office, South 
River Resource Area.

ACTION: Emergency temporary closure of public lands in Douglas County, 
Oregon.

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SUMMARY: Notice is served that the public lands located along Mitchell 
Creek, approximately 3 miles southwest of Canyonville, Oregon, are 
closed to all public uses, including vehicle operation, camping, open 
fires, shooting, hiking, sightseeing, mining, erecting structures and 
storing personal property, until July 15, 1998. The purpose of this 
closure is to minimize disturbance to threatened and endangered 
species, to protect wildlife and fishery resources and habitats, and to 
protect soil and water resources.
    The lands affected by this closure are more specifically described 
as:

Willamette Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Oregon

T. 31 S., R. 5 W.,
    Sec. 6, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, those portions of Lot 3, SE\1/4\NW\1/
4\, W\1/2\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\ lying west and south of BLM road 30-
5-31.0; except those portions of BLM roads 31-5-6.0 and 31-6-2.0.

    Containing approximately 560 acres.

    Personnel that are exempt from this closure include any Federal, 
State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire-
fighting force in the performance of an official duty. BLM roads may 
also be used under terms of existing easements of record. Additional 
persons authorized by the BLM South River Area Manager, may be allowed 
but must be approved in advance in writing.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The closure will become effective immediately and will 
remain in effect until July 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan R. Wood, Area Manager, South 
River Resource Area, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, Oregon 
97470, (541) 440-4930.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maps showing the above described area are 
available at the BLM's Roseburg District Office for public review. The 
public lands closed under this order will be posted with signs at 
points of access. This closure is consistent with the Roseburg District 
Record of Decision and Resource Management Plan (June 1995), which 
allows for the closure of areas where problems occur.
    This temporary closure is to prevent further damage to wildlife and 
fishery habitats and resources, soil and water resources, and 
disturbance of threatened and endangered species.
    This closure authorized under 43 CFR 8364.1. Any person who fails 
to comply with the provisions of this closure may be subject to, but 
not limited to, the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, which 
include a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment of not to 
exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties provided under Oregon State 
law.

    Dated: May 13, 1998.
Alan R. Wood,
Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 98-13681 Filed 5-21-98; 8:45 am]
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