[Federal Register: March 25, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 57)] [Notices] [Page 14461] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25mr99-91] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AZ-020-034-1010-00] Closure of Public Land to Camping in Yavapai County, AZ AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of closure of public lands to camping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the following described lands are temporarily closed until further notice for camping for the protection of public health and safety under the provisions of 43 CFR 8364.1. The closure will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the Phoenix Field Manager. Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona T. 12 N.,R. 1 E., Sec. 23, Lot 3, MS 3991, SW\1/4\SE\1/4\. EFFECTIVE DATE: This order is effective March 16, 1999. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public lands involved (approximately 94 acres) are adjacent to areas of expanding urban development. Unregulated and extended overnight camping use is not consistent with the orderly growth of the communities and presents health and safety problems. ORDER: Notice is hereby given that effective the date of signature by the authorized officer of this notice the above disposal lands are closed to camping until further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael A. Taylor, Field Manager, Phoenix Field Office, 2015 West Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027, (602) 580-5500. Dated: March 16, 1999. Michael A. Taylor, Field Manager. [FR Doc. 99-7294 Filed 3-24-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-32-P