[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 19 (Friday, January 28, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 4566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-1673]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[MT-070-00-1020-PA]


Supplementary Rule Regarding Operation of Motorized Vehicles in 
Developed Recreation Sites on Public Lands in Montana

AGENCY:  Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION:  Establishment of a Supplementary Rule establishing guidelines 
for the operation of off-road vehicles within developed recreational 
sites on public lands administered by the BLM Butte Field Office in the 
state of Montana.

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SUMMARY:  Off-road vehicle use in developed recreation sites has 
resulted in conflicts between vehicle operators and other public land 
site visitors. Safety hazards occur with unlimited vehicle use in 
congested, developed recreation sites. Vehicle operation off roadways 
in developed campgrounds and picnic areas has caused considerable 
damage to natural resources and public property resulting in increased 
operational and maintenance costs. The developed recreation sites 
listed below shall be closed to the use and operation of off-road 
vehicles from April 15 thru October 15. Off-road vehicle operation 
outside these dates shall be limited to existing roads, parking lots 
and campsite pull-ins. Sites administered by the Butte Field Office 
affected by this restriction notice include:

Yellowstone River--Carbella.
Big Hole River--East Bank, Dickie Bridge, Bryant Creek, Jerry Creek, 
Upper and Lower Divide.
Missouri River--Upper and Lower Toston, Devils Elbow, Holter Dam, 
Holter Lake, Log Gulch and Departure Point.

    This Supplementary Rule is issued under authority of 43 CFR 8365.1-
6.
    Penalties: As prescribed under the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act, 43 USC Section 1733(a). Violation is punishable by 
fines and/or imprisonment under 43 CFR 8360.0-7.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  To comply with the Administrative Procedures Act, this 
Supplementary Rule will go into effect 30 days after publication in the 
Federal Register if no substantive negative comments are received and 
will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the authorized 
officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Steve Hartmann, Acting Field Manager, 
P.O. Box 3388, Butte, Montana 59702, 406-494-5059.

    Dated: January 12, 2000.
Steve Hartmann,
Acting Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 00-1673 Filed 1-27-00; 8:45 am]
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