[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 41 (Friday, March 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 9582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3641]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[ID310-06-1640-HQ]


Notice of Emergency Closure/Restriction Order

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Emergency Closure/Restriction Order.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 
Upper Snake Field Office (USFO) will temporarily close parts of four 
sections of public lands to car and truck traffic. This closure will 
cut off of certain roads to target shooting. BLM is taking this action 
because of uncontrolled, open, illegal dumping by members of the public 
of unwanted and waste items. Any person who fails to comply with a 
closure or restriction order issued under this authority may be subject 
to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7. The closure is effective 
immediately upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Annually, the BLM buries or removes 20 to 50 
dumped dead animals and about 10 tons of solid waste from the public 
lands near North Menan Butte, a National Natural Landmark. The waste 
originates from the public, who bring and leave propane tanks, hot 
water heaters, computers, televisions, washers, dryers, car batteries, 
paint cans and other waste objects. Target shooters use this waste to 
shoot at and leave shell casings littering the landscape. This area is 
now a health and safety hazard due to dumping, shooting, and the 
potential for disease transmission from uncovered dead animal 
carcasses. This waste has also attracted hazardous waste dumping in 
recent years.
    BLM proposes to close the following sections:

Boise Meridian, Idaho

T. 6 N., R 38 E.,
    Section 27 (all) in Madison County,
    Sections 28 (parts) in Jefferson County, and
T. 5 N., R. 38 E.,
    Sections 4 (all) and 5 (parts) in Jefferson County.

    Signs will be placed on the highway and at the site explaining the 
road and target shooting closures. Fences and road barriers will be 
installed that will allow for continued access by ATVs, motorcycles, 
equestrian use, and foot traffic in the southern portion.
    Exemptions: Persons who are exempt from this restriction include: 
Any federal, state or local officer or employee acting within the scope 
of their duties; members of any organized rescue or fire-fighting force 
in the performance of an official duty; any person holding written 
authorization from the BLM.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This temporary closure will be effective the date this 
notice is published in the Federal Register and will remain in effect 
for three years from the date of publication or until rescinded or 
modified by the authorized officer or designated Federal officer.
    Additional Information: Additional information concerning the 
emergency closure is available by contacting Dan Kotansky at the BLM 
Upper Snake Field Office, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 
83401, or by calling (208) 524-7500.

(Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1. Violators of this closure order are 
punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to 
exceed 12 months. 43 CFR 8360.0-7.)

    Dated: January 11, 2007.
Wendy Reynolds,
Upper Snake Field Manager.
[FR Doc. E7-3641 Filed 3-1-07; 8:45 am]
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