[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 61833]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21393]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[OR-021-1040-PH-021H: G-5-0180]


Emergency Closure of Public Lands: Harney County, OR

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain public lands are 
temporarily closed to public use for the purpose of discharge of 
firearms, from September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006. The authorized BLM 
officer has determined that shooting within one-quarter mile of 
Frenchglen, Oregon, may be a safety hazard to the residents. During the 
closure period, BLM will prepare National Environmental Policy Act 
documentation to consider a permanent closure.
    The closed area occurs on BLM land around Frenchglen, Oregon, in 
Willamette Meridian, T. 32 S., R. 32 E., Section 02, Lots 3 and 4 east 
of the 115 kV power transmission line OR-012617, S\1/2\NW\1/4\ east of 
the 115kV power transmission line OR-012617, N\1/2\SW\1/4\ north of Hwy 
205, E\1/2\SW\1/4\ east of Elbow Springs Road, SW\1/4\SE\1/4\ east of 
Elbow Springs Road.
    Closure signs will be posted at main entry points to the area and 
along the boundary as necessary. Maps of the closure area and 
information may be obtained from the BLM Burns District Office and at 
various locations in Burns, Hines, and Frenchglen.

DATES: The emergency closure will take effect from September 1, 2005 to 
August 31, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karla Bird, Andrews Resource Area 
Field Manager, BLM, Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 West, Hines, 
Oregon 97738, (541) 573-4400.
    Discussion of the Rules: Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1 the following is 
prohibited on lands administered by BLM within the closed area of 
Andrews Resource Area:

    Discharge of firearms or other device capable of firing a 
projectile into or within the closed area posted ``No Shooting or 
Safety Zone.''
    Penalties: The enforcement 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 8360.0-7. Any person who violates 
this closure may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined 
no more than $1,000 or imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. 
Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced fines provided for 
by 18 U.S.C. 3571.

    Dated: July 21, 2005.
Karla Bird,
Andrews Resource Area Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 05-21393 Filed 10-25-05; 8:45 am]
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