[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 41177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20037]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CA-067-00-1630-00]


Establishment of an Emergency Closure to the Discharge of 
Firearms for the O'Neal Valley Area Located on Public Lands in San 
Diego Co., CA

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Establishment of emergency closure order.

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SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this order is to close the public lands 
in the O'Neal Valley area to the discharge of firearms for the period 
of August 1, 1996 through August 31, 1996. The area affected are T 
18S., R. 8E, SBM Sect 10, lot 9, N\1/2\NE\1/4\, SE\1/4\NE\1/4\; and T 
18S., R. 8E, SBM Sect 11, lot 12, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\. The following rule 
shall apply to this area:
    No one shall discharge any firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow on 
public lands in the O'Neal Valley area of San Diego from August 1, 1996 
to August 31, 1996. All dates are inclusive.

BACKGROUND: This area is heavily used by firearm's enthusiasts at all 
times of the week. There are areas with good backdrops for the safe 
discharge of firearms but there is also a large area of flat terrain 
with heavy brush and essentially no backdrops. During the affected time 
period, the National Guard will be constructing a fence in the south 
portion of the area, in the direction the firearms are usually 
discharged. For the safety of the soldiers working on the border fence 
project, this area must be closed to all shooting. The risk of a stray 
shot or an unsafe shooter or inattentive shooter must be avoided.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective August 7, 1996, and will remain in effect 
until August 31, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Area Ranger Robert Zimmer, Bureau of Land Management, El Centro 
Resource Area, 1661 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA 92243 (619) 337-4407.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for this closure is provided 
in 43 CFR 8364.1(a). Violation of this closure is punishable by a fine 
not to exceed $100,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.

    Dated: July 31, 1996.
Thomas F. Zale,
Acting Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 96-20037 Filed 8-6-96; 8:45 am]
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