[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 43, Volume 2] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 43CFR6302.19] [Page 898] TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 6300--Management of Designated Wilderness Areas--Table of Contents Subpart 6302--Use of Wilderness Areas, Prohibited Acts, and Penalties Sec. 6302.19 When may BLM close or restrict use of wilderness areas? When necessary to carry out the provisions of the Wilderness Act and other Federal laws, BLM may close or restrict the use of lands or waters within the boundaries of a BLM wilderness area, using the procedures in Sec. 8364.1 of this chapter. BLM will limit any such closure to affect the smallest area necessary for the shortest time necessary. Prohibited Acts