[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 104 (Thursday, May 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30974-30975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11960]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation


Opening an Area to Off Road Vehicle Use on Bureau of Reclamation 
Lands at Belle Fourche Reservoir, SD

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, DOI.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 43 CFR 420 ``Off Road Vehicle Use'', the 
Bureau of Reclamation is opening a 35 acre area to off-road-vehicle 
(ORV) use at Belle Fourche Reservoir. The legal description of the ORV 
area is: T. 9 N., R. 4 E., Section 18, SE1/4 NE1/4 and NE1/4 SE1/4. The 
ORV area will allow Reclamation to direct and concentrate ORV use and 
effectively enforce elimination of unmanaged ORV use at other areas of 
the reservoir. The ORV area would be open to dirt bikes and 4-wheelers 
and other similar size vehicles but not to full size vehicles. 
Reclamation will provide for law enforcement patrols and inspections of 
the area.
    Regulations for the ORV area will be posted at the entrance. The 
perimeter will be marked by signs or fences. ORV use will only be 
allowed within this area. Outside of the ORV area, motorized vehicles 
will be restricted to established gravel or paved roads and must be 
legally licensed and operated by a licensed driver in accordance with 
South Dakota State law. The regulations for the Belle Fourche Reservoir 
ORV area are as follows:
    Requirements--vehicles: Each off-road vehicle that is operated on 
Reclamation lands shall meet the following requirements: (a) It shall 
conform to applicable State laws and vehicle registration requirements. 
(b) It shall be equipped with a proper muffler and spark arrestor in 
good working order and in constant operation. The spark arrestor must 
conform to Forest Service Spark Arrestor Standard 5100-1a, and there 
shall be no muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device. (c) It shall 
have adequate brakes and, for operation from dusk to dawn, working 
headlights and taillights.
    Requirements--operators: (a) Operators shall comply with any 
applicable State laws pertaining to off-road vehicles. (b) Each 
operator of an off-road vehicle operated on Reclamation lands shall 
possess a valid motor vehicle operator's permit or license; or, if no 
permit or license is held, he/she shall be accompanied by or under the 
immediate supervision of a person holding a valid permit or license. 
(c) During the operation of snowmobiles, trail bikes, and any other off 
road vehicle the operator shall wear safety equipment, generally 
accepted or prescribed by applicable State law or local ordinance for 
use of the particular activity in which he/she is participating. (d) No 
person may operate an off-road vehicle (1) in a reckless, careless or 
negligent manner; (2) in excess of established speed limits; (3) while 
under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (4) in a manner likely to 
cause irreparable damage or disturbance of the land, wildlife, 
vegetative resources, or archeological and historic values of 
resources; or (5) in a manner likely to become an unreasonable nuisance 
to other users of Reclamation or adjacent lands.

DATES: The ORV Area will be open for public use by May 23, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the public scoping notice that was issued for this 
proposal, map of the ORV area, and copies of the regulations can be 
obtained by writing to: Area Manager, Bureau of

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Reclamation, Dakotas Area Office, P.O. Box 1017, Bismarck, ND 58502.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph E. Hall, Chief, Resource 
Management Division, Bureau of Reclamation, Dakotas Area Office, P.O. 
Box 1017, Bismarck, ND 58502; Telephone: 701-221-1208; or Fax to 701-
250-4326.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public has been notified of this action 
through scoping letters sent to agencies, adjacent landowners, and 
other interested individuals, newspaper articles, and a public 
presentation. Reclamation will inspect the ORV area regularly in 
accordance with 43 CFR 420.21(c). The ORV area shall be closed if it is 
causing adverse effects on the soil, vegetation, wildlife, wildlife 
habitat, or cultural or historical resources. It also shall be 
monitored to determine if it is adversely affecting water delivery from 
Belle Fourche Reservoir, adjacent landowners, or other uses of the 
reservoir.

    Dated: May 22, 2008.
Dennis E. Breitzman,
Area Manager, Dakotas Area Office.
[FR Doc. E8-11960 Filed 5-28-08; 8:45 am]
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