[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 14, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 2261-2262] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-914] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA-067-7123-6683] Correction of Supplementary Rule for Parking/Camping Restrictions Along California State Hwy. 78 in the Imperial Sand Dunes Dated Dec. 18, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 2431) (Page 66384) AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management. ACTION: Correction of supplementary rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this supplementary rule is to prohibit parking or camping within 30 feet of California State Hwy 78 where it passes through the Imperial Sand Dunes. This rule would reduce the potential of serious injury or death to both campers and drivers as they recreate in or pass through this area of the Imperial Sand Dunes. This correction changes the previous rule from 25' to 30' so as to comply with CalTrans regulations pertaining to established requirements for basic recovery areas along state highways. 1. No person may park a vehicle or camp on or within 30 feet of California State Hwy. 78 where it passes through the Imperial Sand Dunes. This prohibition will extend along both sides of Hwy. 78 from the intersection of Hwy. 78 and the Coachella Canal easterly to the intersection of Hwy. 78 and the Glamis Flats off ramp. Background In the past, hundreds of off highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts have parked immediately adjacent to Hwy. 78 during the winter and spring months. They car-camp out of sedans, trucks and RV's. By camping along this stretch of the highway, they expose themselves and their children to a high potential of being struck by traffic along the highway. Campers step out into the line of traffic in their normal meandering around their campsite, when they work on their vehicles or in the process of loading or unloading their trailers and trucks. In addition, they pose a serious hazard to passing motorists who must swerve to try to avoid hitting them. Hwy. 78 is a major truck route through Imperial County and traffic travels at 65 MPH in this area. The chances of a serious accident due to a blown tire, sleepy driver or other vehicle or driver malfunction is greatly increased with such large crowds lining the side of the highway. EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective upon date of publication and will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the authorized officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Area Ranger Robert Zimmer, Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field Office, 1661 S. 4th St., El Centro, Ca. 92243 (760) 337-4407. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for this restriction is provided in 43 CFR 8365.1-6. Violation of this restriction is punishable by a fine not to [[Page 2262]] exceed $100,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. Dated: January 7, 1998. Terry A. Reed, Area Manager. [FR Doc. 98-914 Filed 1-13-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P