[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 5307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2391]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation


Kit Fox Mitigation Area Closure

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of closure of public lands to public access.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation is temporarily closing 171 acres of 
Federal land to public access. The closure will protect a mitigation 
area for the San Joaquin kit fox. The closure includes all lands, 
waters, and facilities within the fence enclosure west and east of the 
San Luis Canal and adjacent to the San Luis Canal Right of Way in 
Merced County, California.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This closure is effective from February 3, 2003 until 
November 1, 2007.

ADDRESSES: A map of the closed area is available for inspection at the 
Bureau of Reclamation's South Central California Office, located at 
1243 N Street, Fresno, California 93721. The map may be viewed between 
the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To have a map 
mailed to your address, call Mr. Dan Holsapple at 559-487-5409.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dan Holsapple, Bureau of 
Reclamation, telephone: 559-487-5409.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Following is the closure order:
    By virtue of the authority vested in the authorized officer of this 
notice, under the regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, 43 CFR 
part 423, public access to the following facilities, lands, or waters 
is closed until November 1, 2007:
    Kit Fox Mitigation Area--The closure area includes all lands, 
waters, and facilities within the fence enclosure west and east of the 
San Luis Canal and adjacent to the San Luis Canal Right of Way in 
Merced County. Property consists of approximately 171 acres.
    The following acts are prohibited on the facilities, lands, and 
waters in the closure area:
    1. Trespassing, entering, or remaining in or upon the closure areas 
described above. Exceptions: Operations and Maintenance personnel that 
have express authorization from Reclamation, law enforcement officers 
and Reclamation employees acting within the scope of their employment, 
and any others who have received express written authorization from 
Reclamation to enter the closure areas.
    2. Tampering or attempting to tamper with the facilities, 
structures, or other property located within the closure areas or 
moving, manipulating, or setting in motion any of the parts thereof. 
Exceptions: see 1 above.
    3. Vandalism or destroying, injuring, defacing, or damaging 
property or real property that is not under one's lawful control or 
possession.
    4. Depositing or abandoning any refuse, agricultural wastes, 
hazardous materials/waste, vehicles, tires, or any other items not 
expressly authorized by Reclamation.
    5. Grazing of sheep, cattle or any other livestock within the 
closure area without written permit from Reclamation or their managing 
agent.
    6. Surface occupancy unless specifically authorized and permitted 
by Reclamation.
    This order is posted in accordance with 43 CFR 423.3(b). Violations 
of this prohibition or any prohibition listed in 43 CFR part 423 are 
punishable by fine, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or 
both.

    Dated: October 17, 2002.
Frank Michny,
Regional Environmental Officer, Mid-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 03-2391 Filed 1-31-03; 8:45 am]
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