[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR8342.2]

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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 8340--OFF-ROAD VEHICLES--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 8342--Designation of Areas and Trails
 
Sec. 8342.2  Designation procedures.

    (a) Public participation. The designation and redesignation of 
trails is accomplished through the resource management planning process 
described in part 1600 of this title. Current and potential impacts of 
specific vehicle types on all resources and uses in the

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planning area shall be considered in the process of preparing resource 
management plans, plan revisions, or plan amendments. Prior to making 
designations or redesignations, the authorized officer shall consult 
with interested user groups, Federal, State, county and local agencies, 
local landowners, and other parties in a manner that provides an 
opportunity for the public to express itself and have its views given 
consideration.
    (b) Designation. The approval of a resource management plan, plan 
revision, or plan amendment constitutes formal designation of off-road 
vehicle use areas. Public notice of designation or redesignation shall 
be provided through the publication of the notice required by 
Sec. 1610.5-1(b) of this title. Copies of such notice shall be available 
to the public in local Bureau offices.
    (c) Identification of designated areas and trails. The authorized 
officer shall, after designation, take action by marking and other 
appropriate measures to identify designated areas and trails so that the 
public will be aware of locations and limitations applicable thereto. 
The authorized officer shall make appropriate informational material, 
including maps, available for public review.

[53 FR 31003, Aug. 17, 1988]