[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44041-44042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20913]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[OR-110-0777-30-24-1A; HAG 99-0280]


Emergency Closure of Public Lands: Jackson and Josephine 
Counties, Oregon

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

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

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain public lands in Jackson 
and Josephine Counties, Oregon, are hereby temporarily closed to all 
public use, including vehicle operation and sightseeing from August 5, 
1999 until this notice is rescinded. The closure is made under the 
authority of 43 CFR 9268.3(d)(1)(1) and 8364.1(a).
    The public lands affected by this emergency closure are 
specifically identified as follows:

Sections 20, 29, 30, 31: T. 38 S., R. 4 W., Willamette Meridian, 
Jackson County
Sections 6, 7: T. 39 S., R. 4 W., Willamette Meridian, Jackson 
County
Sections 1, 12, 13: T. 39 S., R. 5 W., Willamette Meridian, 
Josephine County

    The following persons, operating within the scope of their official 
duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Bureau 
employees; state,

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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 5, 1999 until this notice is 
rescinded.

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

    Dated: August 5, 1999.
Aaron Horton,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 99-20913 Filed 8-11-99; 8:45 am]
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