[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 175 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 48519]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24322]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CA-160-1110-00]


Closure and Supplementary Rule for the Traver Ranch Area, Carrizo 
Plain Natural Area, California

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice, closure and supplementary rule, California.

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SUMMARY: The Bakersfield Field Office hereby gives notice and 
establishes the following closure and supplementary rule for the Traver 
Ranch area of the Carrizo Plain Natural Area, effective as of the date 
of this publication, as provided for under Title 43, Code of Federal 
Regulations, Subparts 8364.1 and 8365.1-6:
    A. The L.E. Traver house, Phillips structures and 100 feet from 
these structures, are closed to occupancy or entry. The purpose of this 
closure is to protect roosting bats and their habitat from human 
disturbance; protect these structures from vandalism; provide for 
public safety; and to protect interpretive features.
    This closure affects approximately 2 acres in the Carrizo Plain 
Natural Area, San Luis Obispo County, California within the S\1/2\ of 
the NW\1/4\ of Section 12, T. 11.N., R. 26 W., Mount Diablo Base and 
Meridian. This area is located along Soda Lake Road, approximately 11 
miles northwest of the intersection of State Highway 166 and Soda Lake 
Road.
    B. The old farm equipment located adjacent to the L.E. Traver house 
are not to be tampered with, disturbed or moved. This equipment is 
located in a fenced field, immediately southeast of the L.E. Traver 
house and adjacent to Soda Lake Road. The purpose of this restriction 
is to protect interpretive features and cultural resources.
    Exemptions to this closure and supplementary rule will apply to 
administrative personnel for monitoring and maintenance purposes; other 
exemptions to this restriction may be made on a case-by-case basis by 
the authorized officer. Exemptions could include approved research, 
essential search and rescue, and other emergency actions or 
administrative operations for the protection of wildlife habitat, 
cultural resources or interpretive resources.

DATES: This closure and supplementary rule are effective as of 
September 10, 1998 and will remain in effect until revised, revoked or 
amended by the Authorized Officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy R. Kuritsubo, Bureau of Land 
Management, Bakersfield Field Office, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, 
CA 93308, Phone (805) 391-6000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of this Federal Register notice and a 
map showing the affected area is available for review in the 
Bakersfield Office of the Bureau of Land Management.
    The authorities for this closure and supplementary rule are 43 CFR 
8364.1 and 8365.1-6. Violations of this closure and supplementary rule 
are punishable by fines of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to 
exceed 12 months as well as the penalties provided under State law.

    Dated: August 28, 1998.
Ron Fellows,
Field Office Manager,
[FR Doc. 98-24322 Filed 9-9-98; 8:45 am]
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