43 CFR 6302.19 - When may BLM close or restrict use of wilderness areas?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

View all text of Subpart 6302 [§ 6302.10 - § 6302.30]

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

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1131

source: 65 FR 78372, Dec. 14, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 6302.19