[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 218 (Friday, November 9, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 56706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28112]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[ID-095-1430-NJ]


Emergency Closure of Public Lands

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Emergency closure of public lands for access on all roads, 
trails and cross country travel to mechanized vehicles (motorized 
vehicles of all types) on BLM administered lands in Elmore County, 
Idaho, containing 480 acres.

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SUMMARY: The operation of all mechanized vehicles (motorized vehicles 
of all types) on public lands administered by BLM on the S\1/2\, 
Section 19, and N\1/2\N\1/2\, Section 30; T. 1 S., R. 5 E., Boise 
Meridian, Elmore County, Idaho is hereby prohibited. The emergency 
access closure is intended to protect special status plant species, and 
their habitats, from further degradation and demise. Also, due to the 
unauthorized road excavation over an existing petroleum pipeline this 
unauthorized activity has made the pipeline dangerously close to the 
surface putting the public's health, safety and well-being at extremely 
high risk. The closure will go into effect immediately and will expire 
October 4, 2003. Exceptions to this closure may 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 or law enforcement 
vehicle use 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.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Emergency Access Closure Order is effective 
immediately through October 4, 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: This emergency 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 closure order is in accordance with CFR Title 43, subpart 8360.0-7 
punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to 
exceed 12 months. Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced 
fines provided for by the Title 18 U.S.C. 3571.

    Dated: October 5, 2001.
Daryl Albiston,
Four Rivers Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 01-28112 Filed 11-8-01; 8:45 am]
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