# 43 CFR § 49.40: May the bureaus restrict access to an area?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.40

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 49.40
- **Heading:** May the bureaus restrict access to an area?
- **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 A—Office of the Secretary of the Interior > PART 49—PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION > Subpart A—Preserving, Managing, and Protecting Paleontological Resources

## Text

(a) The Federal land manager may restrict access to an area or close areas to collection of paleontological resources to protect paleontological or other resources or to provide for public safety.
(b) The regulations in this part do not preclude the use of other authorities that provide for area restrictions or closures on Federal land.

## Nearby sections

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- [43 CFR § 49.20 § 49.20 Does this part create new rights or entitlements?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.20.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.25 § 49.25 What information concerning the nature and specific location of paleontological resources is confidential?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.25.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.30 § 49.30 How will the bureaus conduct inventory, monitoring, and preservation activities?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.30.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.35 § 49.35 How will the bureaus foster public education and awareness?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.35.md)
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- [43 CFR § 49.100 § 49.100 When is a permit required to collect paleontological resources on Federal land?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.100.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.105 § 49.105 Who can receive a permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.105.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.110 § 49.110 What are permit applicant qualification requirements?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.110.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.115 § 49.115 Where must a permit application be filed and what information must it include?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.115.md)
- [43 CFR § 49.120 § 49.120 How will a bureau make a decision about a permit application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-49.120.md)

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