[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 25, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 52308]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-19427]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation


Closure Order Establishing Prohibitions at Shasta Lake, 
California

ACTION: Notice of closure.

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SUMMARY: Purpose of Closure Order: This closure is issued to provide 
for the protection of federal property and to ensure public safety at 
Reclamation facilities.
    Closure Areas: The following facilities, lands, and waters are 
closed to the public: Shasta Dam Blvd. and Lake Blvd. roadways entering 
onto Reclamation property, the public parking lot immediately east of 
Shasta Dam, the crest of Shasta Dam, and adjacent property, building, 
and facilities under the control of Reclamation. The closure area 
includes the area within 1,000 feet upstream and 750 feet downstream of 
Shasta Dam for the entire width of the reservoir surface at high mean 
water upstream, and 750 feet on either side of the entire width of the 
dam downstream.

Dates and Times of Closure: The entire closure area is to remain closed 
effective August 25, 2004, and remain closed indefinitely except as 
permitted as described below between the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
everyday.

ADDRESSES: A map is available for inspection at the Reclamation's 
Northern California Area Office, located at 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd., 
Shasta Lake, California, 96019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific 
Region Public Affairs Office at 916-978-5100.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Prohibited Acts: The following acts are 
prohibited in the closure area.
    (A) Operating a motorized vehicle of any kind, including stopping, 
standing, or parking in the closure area.
    Exceptions: Motor vehicles may be operated within that portion of 
the closure area that includes the open parking lot immediately east of 
Shasta Dam in compliance with all signs and other directions posted or 
disclosed. This limited exception to the closure order may be revoked 
at any time to meet operational, security, or safety concerns as 
determined by the area manager or his/her designee. Also excepted are 
Reclamation employees acting within the scope of their employment; 
operations, maintenance, and construction personnel that have express 
authorization from Reclamation; law enforcement and fire department 
officials; and others who have received express written authorization 
from Reclamation to enter the closure area.
    (B) Entering the closure area on foot, on bicycle, or by any other 
means.
    Exceptions: Pedestrians and bicyclists may enter that portion of 
the closure area that includes the open parking lot immediately east of 
Shasta Dam, the visitor's center and the walkway across the dam as part 
of an officially approved tour group. All persons shall comply with all 
signs and other directions as posted or disclosed. This limited 
exception to the closure order may be revoked at any time to meet 
operational, security, or safety concerns as determined by the area 
manager or his/her designee.
    (C) Operating a vessel, swimming, or scuba diving.
    Exceptions: Reclamation employees acting within the scope of their 
employment; operations, maintenance, and construction personnel that 
have express authorization from Reclamation; law enforcement and fire 
department officials; and other who have received express written 
authorization from Reclamation to enter the closure area.
    (D) Carrying or discharging firearms.
    Exceptions: Law Enforcement, i.e. Federal, state, and local 
agencies and others who have received express written authorization 
from Reclamation to enter the closure area.
    (E) Carrying or using any other type of weapons.
    (F) Fires
    Exceptions: Barbeques may be used on the lawn of the closure area 
immediately east of Shasta Dam. This limited exception to the closure 
order may be revoked at any time to meet operational, security, or 
safety concerns as determined by the area manager or his/her designee.
    (G) Vandalism or destroying, injuring, defacing, or damaging 
property or real property that is not under one's lawful control or 
possession.
    This order is posted in accordance with 43 CFR 423.3(b). Violation 
of this prohibition or any prohibition listed in 43 CFR 423 is 
punishable by fine or imprisonment for not more that 6 months, or both.

    Dated: August 18, 2004.
Michael J. Ryan,
Area Manager, Northern California Area Office, Mid-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 04-19427 Filed 8-24-04; 8:45 am]
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