[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56335-56336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27918]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[ID090-01-2822-JL-F199]


Emergency Closure

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Emergency Closure.

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SUMMARY: This notice closes roads, trails, and all cross country travel 
to mechanized vehicles (motorized vehicles and mountain bikes) on BLM 
administered lands within the perimeter of the Frozen Dog Fire in Gem 
County, Idaho.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Emergency Closure Order is effective immediately 
through September 30, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Bureau of Land Management, Four Rivers Field Office, 3948 
Development Ave., Boise, Idaho 83705.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daryl Albiston, Four Rivers Field 
Manager, (208) 384-3300.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Frozen Dog fire burned portions of 
public lands in sections 2, 3, 10 and 11 of Township 6 North, Range 1 
West, Boise Meridian, Idaho. The emergency closure is intended to 
protect soil and watershed values. The closure will be in effect 
immediately and will expire September 30, 2003. Exceptions to this 
closure include vehicle use for administrative and emergency purposes. 
Under special circumstances, the authorized officer may issue a permit 
allowing vehicle access into the area for specific purposes. 
Definitions: (a) ``Public lands'' means any lands or interests in lands 
owned by the United States and administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior through the Bureau of Land Management; (b) ``Authorized 
Officer'' means any employee of the Bureau of Land Management who has 
been delegated the authority to perform the duties described in this 
order; (c) ``Emergency vehicles'' means any fire, law enforcement or 
military vehicles used for emergency purposes; (d) ``Administrative 
vehicles'' refers to any vehicles used by an employee, agent or 
designated representative of the federal government, or one of it's 
contractors, in the course of their employment, agency or 
representation. This closure is being established and administered by 
the Bureau of Land Management Authority for this action is found in CFR 
Title 43, subpart 8360.0-3 and complies with CFR Title 43, subpart 
8364.1 Closure and Restriction Orders. Violation of this

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closure order is in accordance with CFR Title 43, subpart 8360.0-7.

    Dated: October 1, 2001.
Daryl Albiston,
Four Rivers Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 01-27918 Filed 11-6-01; 8:45 am]
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