[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 64557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18499]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[OR-026-1040-PH-021H: G6-0168]


Closure of Public Lands in Harney County, OR

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Burns District, Hines, Oregon.

ACTION: Notice of Realty Action.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1, this closure order is hereby given 
that public lands, described herein and managed by the BLM, located in 
Harney County, Oregon, are permanently closed to public use for the 
purpose of discharging firearms. This action is being taken to provide 
for public safety by establishing a no hunting zone around the 
community of Frenchglen, Oregon.

DATES: The closure order is effective July 16, 2006, and continues for 
perpetuity.

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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 15, 2006, the final decision was 
signed by an authorized officer of the BLM, permanently closing public 
lands, managed by the BLM, within one-quarter to one-half mile of 
Frenchglen, Oregon, to public use for the purpose of discharging 
firearms. During a temporary closure period, the BLM prepared an 
Environmental Assessment, OR-06-026-023, to consider a permanent 
closure. It was determined that the discharging of firearms within the 
``No Shooting or Safety Zone'' is a safety hazard to the residents of 
the Frenchglen community.
    Notice: Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1, discharging firearms or other 
devices capable of firing a projectile into or within the closed area 
posted ``No Shooting or Safety Zone'' is prohibited on lands 
administered by BLM within the closed area of Andrews Resource Area. 
The public lands, managed by the BLM, closed by this order are 
described as follows:

Willamette Meridian, Oregon

T. 32 S., R. 32 E.,
    Sec. 2, lots 3 and 4, that portion lying east of transmission 
line, S\1/2\NW\1/4\ east of transmission line, N\1/2\SW\1/4\ north 
of Hwy 205, and the E\1/2\SW\1/4\, SW\1/4\SE\1/4\ east of Elbow 
Springs Road.

    The public land, managed by the BLM, described above contains 
167 acres in Harney County, Oregon.

    Closure signs have been posted at main entry points to the closed 
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.
    Penalties: The authority of 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 8364.1. 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. (43 CFR 8360.0-7) 
Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced fines provided for 
by 18 U.S.C. 3571.

(Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1(c))

    Dated: August 30, 2006.
Mark Sherbourne,
Acting Andrews Resource Area Field Manager.
 [FR Doc. E6-18499 Filed 11-1-06; 8:45 am]
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