[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 132 (Monday, July 13, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 33472]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16423]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[FBMS Charge Code: LLCAC070000, MU0000]


Notice of Temporary Closure in Mono County, CA

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Temporary Closure.

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SUMMARY: Under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1, notice is hereby given 
that a segment of a designated road on public land is temporarily 
closed to all motorized vehicle use and operation, including off-
highway vehicles. The purpose of this temporary closure is to prevent 
the spread of the invasive Quagga Mussel into Crowley Lake. The Quagga 
Mussel poses a significant threat to the fisheries of the eastern 
Sierra as well as to hydrologic infrastructures.

DATES: This closure order will be effective upon publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register through October 31, 2009.

ADDRESSES: BLM Bishop Field Office, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, CA 93514 
(760) 872-5000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Halford, Bureau of Land 
Management, 351 Pacu Lane Ste. 100, Bishop, CA 93514. Phone: (760) 872-
5022.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The temporarily closed road section is 0.47 
mile in length from the BLM access point to the Los Angeles Department 
of Water and Power (LADWP) access point and is described as the 
designated access point on BLM administered lands in the Long Valley 
area of Mono County, California in T. 3 S, R. 29 E, NE1/4 of SW1/4 
section 27. The access point will be marked with a gate and appropriate 
signage informing the public about the closure. Closure signs will be 
posted at the entrance point of closure. Maps of the closure area can 
be obtained at the BLM Bishop Field Office.
    The BLM is implementing this action on a 0.47 mile section of road 
on public land in Mono County, California. The BLM Bishop Field Office 
is implementing the closure in coordination with the Los Angeles 
Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to secure uncontrolled access to 
Crowley Lake to prevent watercraft that may carry Quagga Mussels from 
entering the lake.
    Discussion of the Order: Under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1 the 
BLM will enforce the following rules on public lands within the closed 
area: No person shall enter the closed area with a motorized vehicle. 
The following are exempt from this closure: (1) Any Federal, State or 
local government law enforcement officer or employee engaged in 
enforcing this closure order or member of an organized rescue or fire 
fighting force while in the performance of an official duty; and (2) 
Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited 
act; (3) Any BLM employee, agent, or contractor while in the 
performance of an official duty, or any person expressly authorized by 
the BLM.
    Penalties: Any person who violates any of these restrictions may be 
tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $1,000, 
imprisoned no more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with 43 
U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR 8360.0-7. Such violations may also be subject 
to the enhanced penalties provided by 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581. In 
accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1-7, State or local officials may also 
impose penalties for violations of California law.

F. Kirk Halford,
Acting Bishop Field Office Manager.
[FR Doc. E9-16423 Filed 7-10-09; 8:45 am]
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