[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 48150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-23189]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

[ID-095-9260-00]


Bureau of Land Management

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Emergency shooting closure in Payette County

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SUMMARY: This emergency shooting closure closes 5 acres of Public Land 
around the Wild West Fire Guard camp to all shooting of rifles, 
pistols, muzzle loaders, and shotguns. This is a year around closure. 
Shooting into or across the closure is prohibited. The closure 
boundaries will be posted. All law enforcement personnel or local, 
State or Federal officials are exempt from this closure while 
performing their official duties.
    The legal description of the closure is: 5 acres on the west side 
of the quarter corner common to sections 11 and 16 in Township 6 North, 
Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Payette County, Idaho.
    Recent increased shooting activity around the camp from ground 
squirrel hunters and target shooters has created an unsafe situation. 
This shooting activity endangers the BLM Fire Fighters living and 
working in the camp. Recently, three bullet holes were found in the 
buildings in the camp.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This closure is effective when signed by the authorized 
officer and posted.

ADDRESSES: Lower Snake River District, 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, 
Idaho 83705.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ranger Lynn Miracle, Four Rivers Field 
Office, (208) 384-3345.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any person who fails to comply with a 
closure or restriction order issued under 43 CFR 8364.1 may be subject 
to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7.

    Dated: July 18, 2001.
Katherine Kitchell,
Lower Snake River District Manager.
[FR Doc. 01-23189 Filed 9-17-01; 8:45 am]
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