[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 25 (Monday, February 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5884-5885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-2807]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

CA-330-1220-AA


Resource Management Plan for Arcata Resource Area, CA

AGENCY:  Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY:  Notice is hereby given of Supplementary Rule pertaining to 
all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the 
areas known as the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area (T.5N., R.1W., Section 
31; T.4N., R.1W., Section 6, Humboldt Meridian)

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and the Manila Dunes Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) 
(T.6N., R.1W., Sections 26, 27, 34 and 35, Humboldt Meridian). Existing 
rules and regulations have been documented and previously published in 
the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or are 
approved in two land use plans that cover the areas: the Record of 
Decision, Arcata Resource Area Resource Management Plan, dated April, 
1992 and the Decision Record, Arcata Resource Area Resource Management 
Plan Amendment, dated July, 1995. In accordance with approved land use 
plans and regulations contained in 43 CFR 8341.2, 43 CFR 8364.1 and 43 
CFR 8365.1-6, the Manila Dunes ACEC is closed to all Off Road Vehicle 
(ORV) use. The Samoa Dunes Recreation Area is closed to all vehicle use 
one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise; 175 acres are 
designated ``closed'' to all ORV use; 25 acres are designated 
``limited'' to all ORV use; overnight camping is prohibited; and the 
40-acre endangered plant protection area is closed to all public use. 
Vegetative gathering is prohibited between November 1 and May 1 of each 
year at both Samoa Dunes and Manila Dunes ACEC. The use of firearms and 
archery equipment are also prohibited in both areas. Employees, agents 
and permittees of the BLM may be exempt from these rules and 
regulations as determined by the authorized officer.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  This notice is effective February 4. 2000, as all 
rules and regulations listed are already in effect.

ADDRESSES:  Maps and other supporting documentation are available for 
review at the following location: Bureau of Land Management, Arcata 
Field Office, 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Bruce Cann, Outdoor Recreation 
Planner or Michael Dodson, Law Enforcement Ranger, at the above 
address. Telephone (707) 825-2300.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The purpose of the existing rules and 
regulations is to preserve and protect rare and endangered plant and 
animal species, protect cultural resources, reduce conflicts among 
different types of recreation uses, and to protect public property and 
facilities. The purpose of this supplementary rule is to make permanent 
existing temporary emergency closures and to provide citation 
authority. Any person who fails to comply with this supplementary rules 
and regulations is subject to arrest and/or a fine of up to $100,000 
and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, sec 18 U.S.C. section 
3571.

Lynda J. Roush,
Arcata Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 00-2807 Filed 2-4-00; 8:45 am]
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