[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 29, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15872-15873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-6112]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation


Closure Order Establishing Prohibitions at Trinity Lake, CA

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

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: Under the authority of 43 CFR 423.3(b) the following 
facilities, lands, and waters are closed to the public: The crest of 
Trinity Dam and adjacent property, buildings, and facilities under the 
control of Reclamation. The closure area includes the area from the dam 
crest to the upstream waterline and 700 feet downstream of Trinity Dam 
and 700 feet on either side of the entire width of the dam downstream.

DATES: The entire closure area is to remain closed effective April 10, 
2005, and remain closed indefinitely except as permitted as described 
below.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific 
Region Public Affairs Officer, Jeff McCracken, 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.
    General Exception: Operations, maintenance, and construction 
personnel that have express written authorization from the Mid-Pacific 
Regional Director, NCAO Area Manager or his/her designee, law 
enforcement and fire department officials; ambulances and others who 
have received express written authorization to enter the closure area.
    B. Entering the closure area on foot, on bicycle, or by any other 
means.
    General Exception: Reclamation employees acting within the scope of 
their employment; operations, maintenance, and construction personnel 
that have express authorization from the Mid-Pacific Regional Director, 
NCAO Area Manager, or his/her designee, law enforcement and fire 
department officials; and others who have received express written 
authorization from the Mid-Pacific Regional Director, NCAO Area 
Manager, or his/her designee to enter the closure area.
    Limited Exception: Pedestrians and bicyclists may enter that 
portion of the closure area along the west side of the river for the 
purpose of fishing. 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 or watercraft of any kind, swimming, or scuba 
diving.
    General Exception: Reclamation employees acting within the scope of 
their employment; operations, maintenance, and construction personnel 
that have express authorization from the Mid-Pacific Regional Director, 
NCAO Area Manager, or his/her designee, law enforcement and fire 
department officials; and others who have received express written 
authorization from the Mid-Pacific Regional Director, NCAO Area 
Manager, or his/her designee to enter the closure area.
    D. Fires.
    E. Vandalism or destroying, injuring, defacing, or damaging real 
property that is not under one's lawful control or possession.

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    F. Tampering or attempting to tamper with property or real 
property, or moving, manipulating, or setting in motion any of the 
parts thereof.
    Violation of the prohibition listed in 43 CFR part 423 is 
punishable by fine or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.

    Dated: March 2, 2005.
Michael J. Ryan,
Area Manager, Northern California Area Office, Mid-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 05-6112 Filed 3-28-05; 8:45 am]
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