[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39592-39593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19573]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CO-070-1230-00]


Glenwood Springs Resource Area Occupancy and Recreational Use 
Restrictions

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of use restrictions.

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SUMMARY: This order restricts occupancy and use of Public Lands 
administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Glenwood 
Springs Resource Area, Grand Junction District. It establishes rules of 
conduct for use of Public Lands generally and for developed recreation 
sites and areas pursuant 43 CFR 8364.1. Except as modified by these 
restrictions, all regulations currently in effect for Public Lands will 
remain in effect.
    The affected Public Lands are located in Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin 
counties, Colorado.

EFFECTIVE DATE: These limitations shall be effective immediately and 
remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The affected Public Lands will be posted 
with appropriate regulatory signs. Maps showing the restricted areas 
are available at the local BLM offices
    Unless otherwise authorized, or otherwise closed, no person shall:
    (1) Camp or otherwise occupy any location or site for longer than 
seven (7) consecutive days between April 1 and August 31.
    (2) Camp or otherwise occupy any location or site for longer than 
fourteen (14) days between September 1 and March 31.
    (3) Relocate a camp or occupancy to another location or site on 
Public Lands within 30 miles of a previously occupied location or site.
    (4) Return to camp or occupy a location or site within thirty (30) 
days after leaving or vacating that previously occupied location, site 
or area.
    (5) Use a campsite or otherwise occupy Public Lands for other than 
recreational purposes.
    (6) Camp or occupy Public Lands for residential camping, or 
otherwise establish temporary living quarters for use while employed or 
seeking employment in the area.
    (7) Leave personal property unattended for longer than twenty-four 
(24) hours.
    As used herein,
    ( 1) ``Camping'' means overnight stays or lodging in a tent, 
bivouac, sleeping bag, motor vehicle, motor home, travel trailer, or 
other temporary means of shelter; or overnight occupancy by any 
equipment or vehicles used for such purpose.
    (2) ``Recreational Camping'' means camping in connection with or 
during an outing or vacation by persons engaged in or pursuing 
recreational, tourism and leisure activities such as hunting, fishing, 
boating, hiking, bicycling, sightseeing and the like.
    (3) ``Residential Camping'' means camping or setting up temporary 
living quarters in connection with or during employment, or while 
seeking employment in the area or vicinity.
    These restrictions will help ensure the continued availability of 
public lands and sites for outdoor recreational opportunities, reduce 
the impacts of public use on the resources of the Public Lands, promote 
public health and safety, and minimize conflicts among the various uses 
of the Public Lands.


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Exemptions: Persons who are exempt from these restrictions include any 
federal, State or local officers engaged in fire, emergency and law 
enforcement activities; BLM employees engaged in official duties, and 
other persons specifically authorized through a permit to conduct or 
engage in the otherwise prohibited activity or use.

Penalties: Violations of these limitations are punishable by a fine not 
to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael S. Mottice, Area Manager, 
Glenwood Springs Resource Area, 50629 Highway 6 & 24, P.O. Box 1009, 
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602.
Mark Morse,
Grand Junction District Manager.
[FR Doc. 98-19573 Filed 7-22-98; 8:45 am]
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