[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 82 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 23096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-10749]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management


Closure of Public Land Between Sunset and Sunrise

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management--Interior.

ACTION: Closure of public land between sunset and sunrise.

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SUMMARY: Public land located in Owyhee County, known as the Jump Creek 
Recreation Site, is closed to public use between sunset and sunrise, 
year round.
    The closed area is generally described as: West of State Highway 
95, South of State Highway 55, adjacent to Jump Creek, Jump Creek 
Recreation Site, T. 2 N., R. 5 W., Section 27, SE\1/4\SW\1/4\NW\1/4\, 
S\1/2\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, W\1/2\NE\1/4\SW\1/4\, NE\1/
4\NE\1/4\SW\1/4\.
    The described area is the site of growing crime, especially during 
evening hours. Reported incidents of illegal dumping, drug 
transactions, under-age parties involving drug and alcohol consumption, 
use of firearms, theft, and destruction of public property, have 
increased steadily over past years. The purpose of the closure is to 
provide for public safety and resource protection. The area will be 
signed to identify the closure. Law enforcement personnel will enforce 
the closure regularly.
    Exceptions to this closure may be approved by the Authorized 
Officer. Exemptions may be approved for federal, state, and local 
government personnel on official duty, emergency service personnel 
including medical, search and rescue, utility services, and other 
licensed or permitted individuals.
    This closure order is effective 30 days after publication and 
public review unless otherwise rescinded. It will remain in effect 
until rescinded or modified by the authorized officer.
    The authority for this closure is 43 CFR 8364.1, Closure and 
Restriction Orders. Failure to comply with this order will subject 
violators to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, punishable by a 
fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION APPROVAL CONTACT: 
Daryl L. Albiston, Owyhee Resource Area Manager, 3948 Development Ave., 
Boise, Idaho, 83705. Telephone (208) 384-3300.
Darly L. Albiston,
Owyhee Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 99-10749 Filed 4-28-99; 8:45 am]
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