[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26451-26452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-12168]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CO-050-1220-00]


Shooting Closure on Public Lands in Fremont County, Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Closure order.

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SUMMARY: The BLM Canon City District is closing approximately 1,840 
acres of public land in the Garden Park Fossil Area, located in Fremont 
County, Colorado, to recreational target shooting for the purpose of 
enhancing public safety. For this closure order, recreational target 
shooting is defined as the discharge of any weapon for any purpose 
other than the lawful taking of a game animal recognized by the State 
of Colorado. Bows and arrows are not included within this definition. 
Recreational shooters may use other public lands where public safety is 
not at risk. No person shall violate any Federal, State or local laws 
pertaining to use, possession or discharge of firearms while on any BLM 
administered public lands.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 22, 1955.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the map and details of the closure can be obtained 
from the Area Manager, BLM Royal Gorge Resource Area, 3170 E. Main 
Street, Canon City, CO 81212.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Diana Williams, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Royal Gorge Resource Area, 
at the above address or by calling (719) 275-0631.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BLM administers approximately 3,000 acres of 
public land in the Garden Park Fossil Area, located about 5 miles north 
of Canon City, CO. The area, especially along Fremont County Road 9, 
has been popular as a target shooting area due to its proximity to 
Canon City. Recently, the area's popularity has increased because of 
the interest in its internationally significant dinosaur fossils and 
the use of Fremont County Road 90 as part of the Gold Belt Tour Back 
Country Byway. In addition, there are private lands with residential 
structures adjacent to the public lands. The closure is necessary to 
protect recreationists and other users of the public lands, as well as 
persons and property adjacent to the public lands. BLM addressed these 
concerns in a public meeting and through a seven-member public 
committee. This committee developed a proposal to resolve the concerns. 
This closure order reflects the results of the committee's work. The 
public lands affected by this closure are located at:

6th Principal Meridian

T. 17 S., R. 70 W.,
    Sections 20, 21, 23, 26-29, 33, 34; and
T. 18 S., R 70 W.,
    Sections 2-4

    A copy of this Federal Register notice and a map showing the closed 
area and those public lands available for recreational target shooting 
is posted in the Canon City District Office and in the Garden Park 
Fossil Area.
    Authority for this action is found in 43 CFR 8364. Violation of 
this order is punishable by fine or imprisonment as defined in 18 USC 
3571.
Stuart L. Freer,
Acting District Ranger.
[FR Doc. 94-12168 Filed 5-16-94; 8:45 am]
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