McNary Reservoir Area, Columbia River. The Dalles Reservoir Area, Columbia River. [22 F.R. 8489, Oct. 26, 1957, as amended at 27 F.R. 12675, Dec. 21, 1962; 29 F.R. 2878, Feb. 29, 1964, 30 F.R. 1270, Sept. 22, 1965, 31 F.R. 13172, Oct. 12, 1966]

§ 326.2 Boats, commercial.

No boat, barge or other vessel shall be placed upon or operated upon any water of the reservoir from any lands covered by § 326.1, for a fee or profit, either as a direct charge to a second party or as an incident to other services provided to the second party, except as specifically authorized by lease, license, or concession contract with the Department of the Army.

§ 326.3 Boats, private.

(a) The operation of boats on the reservoir for fishing and recreational use is permitted, except in prohibited areas designated by the District Engineer in charge of the reservoir area.

(b) Except for the reservoirs listed in this paragraph and those reservoirs covered in this part where the boat is registered and displays a valid State or U.S. Coast Guard number for the type of boat in use, a permit shall be obtained from the District Engineer or his authorized representative for placing and operating any boat not exceeding 16 feet in length on the reservoirs for any one period longer than 3 days. No charge will be made for this permit. The permit shall be kept aboard the boat at all times that the boat is in operation on the reservoir.

OREGON

John Day Reservoir Area, Columbia River. McNary Reservoir Area, Columbia River. The Dalles Reservoir Area, Columbia River.

WASHINGTON

Ice Harbor Reservoir Area, Snake River.
John Day Reservoir Area, Columbia River.
McNary Reservoir Area, Columbia River.
The Dalles Reservoir Area, Columbia River.

(c) All boats using the reservoir area shall be equipped for safe operation and operated in a safe manner.

(d) Boats shall be moored only in areas designated by the District Engi

neer.

(e) A permit shall be obtained from the District Engineer for any special boat-mooring facilities.

(f) The District Engineer in charge of the area shall have authority to revoke the permit for the boat mooring facilities and to require their removal upon the

failure of the permittee to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit or with the regulations in this part. [22 F.R. 8489, Oct. 26, 1957, as amended at 32 F.R. 13280, Sept. 20, 1967]

§ 326.4 Houseboats.

(a) A permit shall be obtained from the District Engineer for moorage of any houseboat on the water of the reservoir.

(b) Refuse, garbage, rubbish, or waste of any kind shall be disposed of in the manner designated by the District Engineer or his authorized representative.

(c) Houseboats shall be securely moored in the area designated by the District Engineer.

(d) Houseboats shall be maintained in a condition satisfactory to the District Engineer and shall not be abandoned on the reservoir area.

(e) The District Engineer shall have authority to revoke the permit and require the removal of the houseboat upon failure of the permittee to comply with the terms and conditions or with the regulations in this part.

[22 F.R. 8489, Oct. 26, 1957, as amended at 27 F.R. 12675, Dec. 21, 1962]

§ 326.5 Swimming and bathing.

Swimming and bathing are permitted except in prohibited areas designated by the District Engineer.

§ 326.6 Hunting and fishing.

(a) Hunting and fishing are permitted in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws for the protection of fish and game, except in prohibited areas designated by the District Engineer.

(b) Hunting shall be with shotgun only.

(c) A permit shall be obtained from the District Engineer or his authorized representatives to construct a duckblind on the water of the reservoir or upon the reservoir land.

§ 326.7 Camping.

(a) Camping is permitted only in areas designated by the District Engineer in charge of the reservoir or his authorized representative, or the managing agency referred to in § 326.1(b).

(b) Approval of the District Engineer, or his authorized representative, or the managing agency referred to in § 326.1 (b), is required to camp in the reservoir area for any one period of two weeks or longer.

(c) Camping equipment shall not be abandoned or left unattended for 48 hours or more.

(d) The installation of any permanent facilities at any public campground is permitted only on written authorization of the District Engineer or his authorized representative, or the managing agency referred to in § 326.1(b).

(e) Campers shall keep their campgrounds clean and dispose of combustibles and refuse in accordance with instructions posted at each campground by the District Engineer, or the managing agency referred to in § 326.1(b).

(f) Due diligence shall be exercised in building and putting out campfires to prevent damages to trees and vegetation and to prevent forest and grass fires.

(g) Camps must be completely razed and the sites cleaned before the departure of the campers.

§ 326.8 Picnicking.

Picnicking is permitted except in prohibited areas designated by the District Engineer or his authorized representative, or the managing agency referred to in § 326.1(b).

§ 326.9 Access to water area.

(a) Pedestrian access is permitted along the shores of the reservoir except in areas designated by the District Engineer or his authorized representatives.

(b) Automobile access is permitted only over open public and reservoir roads.

(c) Access for the general public to launch boats is permitted except in prohibited areas designated by the District Engineer or his authorized representative or by the managing agency referred to in § 326.1(b).

§ 326.10 Destruction of public property.

The destruction, injury, defacement, or removal of public property or of vegetation, rock or minerals, except as authorized, is prohibited.

§ 326.11 Firearms and explosives.

Loaded rifles, loaded pistols, and explosives of any kind are prohibited in the area, except when in the possession of a law enforcement officer on official duty or when specifically authorized. Loaded shotguns are also prohibited in the area except during the hunting season, as permitted under § 326.6, or when in the possession of a law enforcement officer on official duty, or when specifically authorized.

§ 326.15

Unauthorized solicitations and business activities.

No person, firm, or corporation or their representatives shall engage in or solicit any business on this reservoir area without permission in writing from the District Engineer or except in accordance with terms of a lease, license, or concession contract with the Department of the Army.

§ 326.16 Commercial operations.

All commercial operations or activities on the lands under the control of the Department of the Army around the reservoir shall be in accordance with lease, license, or other agreements with the Department of the Army.

§ 326.17 Recreational activity programs.

(a) Special recreational programs requiring the temporary use of lands covered in § 326.1 (a) are permitted in areas designated by the District Engineer or his authorized representative or by the managing agency referred to in § 326.1 (b).

(b) The responsible agency conducting such special recreation program shall obtain a permit for the program. No charge will be made for this permit.

(c) The District Engineer in charge of the area shall have authority to revoke any permit granted under this section

and to require the removal of any equipment upon failure of the permittee to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit or with the regulations in this part.

§ 326.18 Abandonment of personal property.

Abandonment of personal property on the land or waters of the reservoir area is prohibited. Personal property shall not be left unattended upon the lands and waters of the reservoir area except in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this part or under permits issued therefor. The Government assumes no responsibility for personal property and if such property is abandoned or left unattended in other than places designated in a permit issued therefor or under a regulation for a period in excess of 48 hours it will be impounded, and if not reclaimed by the owners thereof within ninety days will

be sold, destroyed, converted to Government use, or otherwise disposed of as determined by the District Engineer or his designated representative.

§ 326.19 Discriminatory practices prohibited.

All project land and water areas which are open to the public shall be available for use and enjoyment by the public without regard to race, creed, color or national origin. No lessee or licensee of a project area under lease or license providing for a public or quasipublic use, including group camp activities, and no concessionaire of a lessee or licensee providing a service to the public, including facilities and accommodations, shall discriminate against any person or persons because of race, creed, color or national origin in the conduct of its operations under the lease, license or concession agreement. [29 F.R. 9710, July 18, 1964]