[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 45997]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-18837]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[CO-14000-00-1220-00]


Camping Closure In Horseshoe Bend Area of Glenwood Springs Field 
Office; Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Order of camping restriction.

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SUMMARY: This order closes to camping and overnight use, public lands 
in the Horseshoe Bend area, east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The 
affected public land is generally located south of Interstate 70, along 
the Glenwood Canyon bicycle path, east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 
The camping closure includes public lands in T. 6 S., R. 89 W., Section 
3 SE\1/4\ 6th Principal Meridian; Garfield County.
    This action is in accordance with the Glenwood Springs Resource 
Management Plan, Record of Decision (BLM, 1984). This order, issued 
under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1, is established to protect 
persons, property, public lands and resources. Any camping or overnight 
use within the closed area, year-round, is prohibited. This order does 
not affect day time use.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The restriction shall be effective upon publication 
until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The area affected by this order has been 
damaged by long term camping, trash and improper disposal of human 
waste. It is along a popular bicycle route along the Colorado River to 
Glenwood Springs, used extensively for day-time use. The existence of 
large camps along the trail conflicts with this use, local residences 
and is a negative visual impact for heavy river use.
    The area and routes affected by this order will be posted with 
appropriate regulatory signs in such a manner and location as is 
reasonable to bring prohibitions to the attention of visitors. 
Information, including maps of the restricted area, is available in the 
Glenwood Springs Field Office at the addresses shown below.
    Persons who are exempt from the restrictions include: (1) Any 
Federal, State, or local officers engaged in fire, emergency and law 
enforcement activities; (2) BLM employees engaged in official duties; 
(3) Persons authorized by permit to camp in the closed area.

PENALTIES: Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this 
order may be subject to penalties outlined in 43 CFR 8360.0-7.

ADDRESSES: Field Office Manager, Glenwood Springs Field Office, Bureau 
of Land Management, 50629 Highway 6 & 24, P.O. Box 1009, Glenwood 
Springs, CO 81602.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorothy Morgan (970) 947-2806.

Anne Huebner,
Glenwood Springs Field Office Manager.
[FR Doc. 00-18837 Filed 7-25-00; 8:45 am]
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