[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 14, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38005-38006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16295]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CA-160-1220-00]
Recreation Supplementary Regulations in Effect on Public Land
Adjacent to the North Fork of the Kaweah River
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Final supplementary rule making.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bakersfield (California)
Field Office has established the supplementary rules listed below to
protect natural resources, prevent wildfires, maintain public health
and sanitation, and address occupancy and recreational use of BLM land
along the North Fork of the Kaweah River. BLM will also post each
supplementary rule near and/or within the lands, sites, or facilities
affected.
SUPPLEMENTARY RULES: Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1 and 8365.1-6
(Supplementary Rules) the following supplementary rules are in effect
on BLM land within Township 16 South, Range 28 East, Sections 13, 23,
24, 26 and 34, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, under the management of
the BLM, Bakersfield Field Office.
A. Camping, parking of vehicles, occupancy or placing private
property on BLM land within 500 feet of the North Fork of the Kaweah
River or within 200 feet of the North Fork Drive is prohibited between
the hours of 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. However, the Authorized Officer and
authorized representatives of the BLM may grant organized groups use of
the area consistent with the supplementary regulations listed below.
B. Only portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized
liquid fuel or charcoal grills may be used for cooking. Used charcoal
may not be dumped or discarded onto the ground or into the river.
Campfires, warming or cooking fires using wood, vegetation or any other
substance, except as described above, are prohibited. Building,
maintaining, attending or using any fire other than the above described
stove or grill is prohibited. Fire permits are required at all times.
Any emergency fire restriction established by the authorized officer or
any government agency of proper jurisdiction will supersede the above
upon appropriate signature or required publication.
C. All papers, plastic and paper bags or wrappers must be
controlled to prevent their being blown away from the immediate control
of their owner. All garbage or food residue such as egg shells,
peelings, pits or other waste must be placed in an appropriate
container pending proper disposal. Picnic sites must be kept free of
refuse. All refuse must be placed into an appropriate container or
litter bag pending proper disposal. Refuse means trash, garbage,
rubbish, waste papers, empty bottles or cans, debris, litter, oil,
solvents, liquid waste, diapers or other items of personal hygiene, or
any other discarded materials.
D. The spilling, placing, pumping or other discharge of
contaminants, pollutants or other wastes, including human waste, on the
ground or into the Kaweah River is prohibited. Used diapers must be
placed into an appropriate receptacle as soon as practical and may not
be stored or placed within 40 feet of the North Fork of the Kaweah
River.
E. The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited on the above defined BLM land. This does not apply to
unopened containers in vehicles traveling through BLM land on roads
maintained by Tulare County or the State of California.
F. Except for the lawful taking of game, any discharge of firearms
is prohibited on the above defined public land. For the purpose of this
supplementary rule, a firearm is defined as under Title 18, U.S.C.,
chapter 44, section 921(a)(3). Federal, State and local law enforcement
officers are exempt from this order in the course of their official
duties.
G. If you knowingly and willfully violate this supplementary rule,
you may be subject to arrest and a fine of not more than $1,000 or
imprisonment of not more than 12 months as provided by 43 CFR 8360.0-7.
DATES: The above supplementary rules have been revised following a
review of public comment. They will take effect July 14, 1999. These
supplementary rules will remain in effect until replaced by a
comprehensive Recreation Management Plan for the area.
ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver comments to Bureau of Land Management,
Bakersfield Office, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308;
telephone (661) 391-6120.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Hervey at (805) 391-6121 or at
the BLM, Bakersfield field Office, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA
93308.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These supplementary regulations have been
effected to curtail the considerable accumulation of refuse and waste
on public land adjacent to the North Fork of the Kaweah River. The area
receives
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considerable recreational use in limited accessible locations. Public
health and safety, sanitation and the pollution of water resources are
also of concern.
Public comments following initial publication of these
supplementary rules strongly recommended the addition of supplementary
rules prohibiting the discharge of firearms for purposes other than the
lawful taking of game on the above defined public land. Equestrians,
bicycle riders, persons involved in recreational fishing and hiking,
and adjacent property owners all requested this change.
Nothing herein is intended to in any way restrict or prevent access
to or use of private property within the designated area. Public
officers or employees in the performance of their official duties are
exempt from these supplementary regulations. These supplementary
regulations are not intended to and will not be enforced to hinder or
curtail any valid existing right, permit, or authorization. Access and
use by owners or legitimate occupants or adjacent private property is
permitted at all times. With the exception of supplementary rule E in
the above list, these supplementary rules do not apply to individuals
involved in the lawful taking of game. These supplementary rules are in
conformance with the May 1997 Caliente Resource Management Plan.
Dated: June 15, 1999.
Al Wright,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 99-16295 Filed 7-13-99; 8:45 am]
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