[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 237 (Monday, December 9, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 64921] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-31235] [[Page 64921]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of Motor Vehicle Closure AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior Prineville District (OR-056-1220-00:GP7-0038). ACTION: Notice is hereby given that effective immediately, the following legally described area below, including all roads and trails, is closed to motor vehicle use year-long. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGAL DESCRIPTION: This closure order applies to the entire area, and all roads and trails within the area, located in Township 22 South, Range 10 East, north half of Section 1, east of the Great Northern Burlington Railroad tracks, and south of Rosland Road and Township 22 South, Range 11 East, north half of Section 6, west of Road 2205, and south of Rosland Road. The purpose of this closure is to protect public safety and welfare. More specifically, this closure is ordered in light of the recent injuries in the ``Rosland'' gravel pit, pending further investigation and evaluation of the site. Exemptions to this closure order apply to administrative personnel of the Oregon Department of Transportation for access to the existing material site right-of-way (Serial #L 015800). Other exemptions to this closure order may be made on a case-by-case basis by the authorized officer. This emergency order will be evaluated in the Urban Interface Plan Amendment to the 1989 Brothers/La Pine Resource Management Plan. The authority for this closure is 43 CFR 8364.1: Closure and restriction orders. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Violation of this closure is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months as provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Netherton, PLM Prineville District Office, P.O. Box 550, Prineville, Oregon 97754 (Telephone 541- 416-6766). Dated: November 26, 1996. James L. Hancock, District Manager. [FR Doc. 96-31235 Filed 12-6-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-33-M