# 43 CFR § 423.14: How will Reclamation post and delineate closed areas at the site of the closure?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.14

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 423.14
- **Heading:** How will Reclamation post and delineate closed areas at the site of the closure?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > PART 423—PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS, AND WATERBODIES > Subpart B—Areas Open and Closed to Public Use

## Text

Before or at the time of closing all or portions of Reclamation facilities, lands, or waterbodies to public use, the responsible authorized official must indicate the closure by:
(a) Locked doors, fencing, gates, or other barriers;
(b) Posted signs and notices at conspicuous locations, such as at normal points of entry and at reasonable intervals along the boundary of the closed area; or
(c) Other reasonably obvious means including, but not limited to, onsite personal contact with a uniformed official.

## Nearby sections

- [43 CFR § 423.1 § 423.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.2 § 423.2 Definitions of terms used in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.3 § 423.3 When does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.10 § 423.10 What areas are open to public use?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.10.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.11 § 423.11 What areas are closed to public use?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.11.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.12 § 423.12 How will Reclamation notify the public of additional closed areas?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.12.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.13 § 423.13 How will Reclamation establish periodic and regular closures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.13.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.14 § 423.14 How will Reclamation post and delineate closed areas at the site of the closure?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.14.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.15 § 423.15 How will Reclamation document closures or reopenings?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.15.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.16 § 423.16 Who can be exempted from closures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.16.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.17 § 423.17 How will Reclamation reopen closed areas?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.17.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.18 § 423.18 Use of closures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.18.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.20 § 423.20 General rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.20.md)
- [43 CFR § 423.21 § 423.21 Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.21.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-423.14. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.