[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 74 (Thursday, April 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 19003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-9376]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[ID-074-1654-HB DD8V]


Notice of Proposed Closure of Warm Springs to Overnight Camping 
To Implement the Snake River Activity/Operations Plan, Upper Snake 
River District, ID

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
SUMMARY: The BLM Idaho Falls Field Office proposes to close Warm 
Springs to overnight camping in accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1-6. The 
notice affects lands covered by one land use plan and one activity 
level plan. The Snake River Activity/Operations Plan described the 
certain lands as closed to overnight camping. The proposed closure 
implements this plan, and it will remain in effect permanently with the 
publication of the final notice. Day use access will still be 
permitted.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective May 19, 2003.

Legal Description

    Warm Springs: Those portions of the following described lands lying 
east of the South Fork Snake River.

Boise Meridian, Idaho

Township 3N, Range 42 E, Section 12, Lots 3-6, 10 and 11: Section 
13, Lots 10 and 11.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Two federally listed species inhabit the 
Warm Springs area, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucophealus; listed as 
threatened) and the Ute ladies'-tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis; 
listed as threatened). The closure will help protect prime habitat for 
the two species; and protect watershed, wildlife, and scenic values.
    A new parking area has been constructed at Warm Springs. 
Constructed facilities are designed and provided only to accommodate 
day-use recreational activities. The overnight camping closure is 
mitigation identified for the parking area construction under section 7 
consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). FWS concurrence 
with the construction was contingent on this stipulation. The closure 
limits recreation use in the area and limits human interaction with 
sensitive species.
    The authority for this closure is found under section 303(a) of the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 
43 CFR 8365.1-6. Violation of this closure is punishable by a fine not 
to exceed $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. 
Persons who are exempt from these rules include members of any 
organized rescue or fire-fighting force in performance of an official 
duty. Other exemptions may apply for administrative or operational 
purposes.
    Maps of the closure area and information may be obtained from the 
Idaho Falls Field Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monica Zimmerman, Bureau of Land 
Management, Upper Snake River District, Idaho Falls Field Office, 1405 
Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401, (208) 524-7543.

    Dated: March 18, 2003.
Glen Guenther,
Acting Idaho Falls Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 03-9376 Filed 4-16-03; 8:45 am]
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