[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 58093]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28225]


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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management


Emergency Closure and Restriction of Certain Uses of Public Lands 
Within the Dillon Field Office, Montana

AGENCY: Dillon Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, DOI.

ACTION: Notice of Emergency Closure and Restriction Order.

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SUMMARY: Effective immediately, all newly acquired public lands that 
lie within sections 1, 2, 11, 12, and 13 of Township 9 South, Range 10 
West, PMM; and the South East corner of section 35 in Township 8 South, 
Range 10 West, PMM; will be restricted to certain uses. The closure and 
restriction order is being implemented to prevent conflicts with 
waterfowl management, which is one of the primary reasons for the 
acquisition. Travel restrictions are necessary to prevent the spread of 
noxious weeds and to prevent resource damage to the area. In addition 
restriction of certain uses are necessary for public safety.

Vehicle Travel

    All public land in sections 1, 2, and 11 (Township 9 South, range 
10 West, PMM) that lie East of the I-15 frontage road and West of the 
Union Pacific Rail Road right of way will be closed to all motorized 
vehicle travel. Motorized vehicle travel will be allowed from the point 
where the road crosses the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at the SW\1/4\ 
of the NW\1/4\ of section 11 (Township 9 South, Range 10 West, PMM) and 
continues parallel to the north east of the tracks, until the point 
where Gallagher Creek meets it. At this point the road will be closed 
to further motorized vehicle travel through the creek bed. This closure 
is necessary to prevent further damage to the Gallagher Creek stream 
bed, to prevent the spread of noxious weeds, and to reduce erosion. 
Motorized vehicle travel in the remaining area will be limited to 
existing roads and trails unless otherwise designated.

Hunting

    Hunting on those public lands in sections 1, 2, and 11 (Township 9 
South, Range 10 West, PMM) that lie East of the I-15 frontage road and 
West of the Union Pacific Rail Road right of way will be restricted to 
archery, shotgun, traditional handgun, and muzzleloader only. 
Definitions of legal archery, shotgun, traditional handgun, and 
muzzleloader are contained within the State of Montana regulations for 
hunting.
    The authority for this closure and restriction order is 43 CFR 
8364.1. The order will remain in effect until a Management Plan for the 
area is completed.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure and restriction order, and maps 
showing the location of the affected lands are available from the 
Dillon Field Office, 1005 Selway Drive, Dillon, Montana, 59725.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Powers, Field Manager, Dillon 
Field Office, 1005 Selway Drive, Dillon, Montana 59725.
Scott Powers,
Field Manager, Dillon Field Office, Dillon, Montana 59725.
[FR Doc. 99-28225 Filed 10-27-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-MT-M