Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 9.11.2001

Emergency Closure of Public Lands

The operation of all mechanized vehicles (motorized vehicles of all types) on public lands administered by BLM on the S\1/2\, Section 19, and N\1/2\N\1/2\, Section 30; T. 1 S., R. 5 E., Boise Meridian, Elmore County, Idaho is hereby prohibited. The emergency access closure is intended to protect special status plant species, and their habitats, from further degradation and demise. Also, due to the unauthorized road excavation over an existing petroleum pipeline this unauthorized activity has made the pipeline dangerously close to the surface putting the public's health, safety and well-being at extremely high risk. The closure will go into effect immediately and will expire October 4, 2003. Exceptions to this closure may include vehicle use for administrative and emergency purposes. Under special circumstances, the authorized officer may issue a permit allowing vehicle access into the area for specific purposes. Definitions: (a) "Public lands" means any lands or interests in lands owned by the United States and administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management. (b) "Authorized Officer" means any employee of the Bureau of Land Management who has bee