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§ 6302.19 When may BLM close or restrict use of wilderness areas?

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Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER F—PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION (6000) > PART 6300—MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREAS > Subpart 6302—Use of Wilderness Areas, Prohibited Acts, and Penalties > Use of Wilderness Areas

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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 § 8364.1 of this chapter. BLM will limit any such closure to affect the smallest area necessary for the shortest time necessary.

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