[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 44041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20810]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-110-0777-30-24-1A; HAG 99-0279]


Emergency Closure of Public Lands: Josephine County, OR

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Emergency closure of public lands and access roads in Josephine 
County, Oregon.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain public lands in Josephine 
County, Oregon, are hereby temporarily closed to all public use, 
including vehicle operation and sightseeing from August 3, 1999 until 
this notice is rescinded. The closure is made under the authority of 43 
CFR 9268.3(d)(1)(l) and 8364.1(a).
    The public lands affected by this emergency closure are 
specifically identified as follows:

Section 27, Section 29, Section 31, Section 33, Section 34, Section 
35; T. 37 S., R. 7 W., Willamette Meridian. Section 2, Section 3, 
Section 5, Section 7 and Section 11, and Section 15; T. 38 S., R. 7 
W., Willamette Meridian.

    The following persons, operating within the scope of their official 
duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Bureau 
employees; state, local and federal law enforcement and fire protection 
personnel; and the holders of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permits 
and/or contracts. Access by additional parties may be allowed, but must 
be approved by the Authorized Officer or their representative.
    Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this closure 
order may be subject to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, 
which include a fine not to exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties 
provided under Oregon State law.
    The public land is temporarily closed to unauthorized public use 
under this order and will be posted with signs at points of public 
access.
    The purpose of this emergency temporary closure is to protect 
persons from potential harm and protect valuable public property from 
unauthorized abuse.
    This closure is effective from August 3, 1999 until this notice is 
rescinded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Wenker, District Manager, Medford 
District Office, at (541) 770-2200.

    Dated: August 3, 1999.
Ron Wenker,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 99-20810 Filed 8-11-99; 8:45 am]
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