[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 10, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 48516]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-18220]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[ID090-04-1050-HF]


Emergency Closure Order in Ada County, ID

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: All persons are hereby prohibited entry into Higby Cave at all 
times, except by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) special permit, 
because of recent changes in the structural integrity of the cave and 
the related potential hazardous conditions that exist. In addition, all 
public lands within 1000 feet of the cave, being within the S\1/2\NW\1/
4\NW\1/4\ and N\1/2\SW\1/4\NW\1/4\ of section 32, T. 1 S., R. 3 E., 
Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, containing approximately 72 acres, 
are hereby closed from sunset to sunrise each day. This emergency 
closure is intended to provide for public safety and to protect 
valuable resource assets from further degradation.
    BLM employees, authorized permittees, and other Federal, State, and 
County employees while on official business of their respective 
agencies, including associated vehicle use for administrative and 
emergency purposes are exempt from this order.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Emergency Closure Order is effective immediately 
upon signing, and extends through May 1, 2007.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Ridenhour, BLM Outdoor 
Recreation Planner, (208) 384-3334.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This emergency closure is effective 
immediately upon signing, and will expire on May 1, 2007. During this 
period, BLM will evaluate whether a permanent closure is in the public 
interest. In the interim, the BLM authorized officer may issue a 
special permit allowing access into the cave under special 
circumstances and 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 BLM; (b) ``Authorized officer'' means any 
employee of the BLM who has been delegated the authority to perform the 
duties described herein; (c) ``Administrative purposes'' means any use 
by an employee or designated representative of the Federal government, 
or one of its agents or contractors in the course of their employment 
or representation; (d) ``Emergency purposes'' means actions related to 
fire, rescue, or law enforcement activities.
    This emergency closure is established and administered by the BLM 
under the authority of 43 CFR 8360.0-3, and complies with 43 CFR 8364.1 
(Closure and Restriction Orders). In accordance with 43 CFR 8360.0-7, 
violation of this order is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1000 
and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. Violations may also be 
subject to the enhanced fines provided for in 18 U.S.C. 3571.

    Dated: August 4, 2004.
Deborah L. Epps,
Acting Four Rivers Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 04-18220 Filed 8-9-04; 8:45 am]
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