95-1985. Seasonal Closure

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 5205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-1985]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[CO-050-1150-04]


Seasonal Closure

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Seasonal Closure of Cathedral Spires and Dome Rock in 
Jefferson County, Colorado to all public use from March 1 through July 
31.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that effective March 1, 1995, public 
lands described below are closed to all public use, under the authority 
and requirement of 43 CFR 8364.1, and in conformance with the 
principles established by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. This closure 
affects 320 acres of public lands in Jefferson County located in T. 7 
S., R. 70 W., 6th PM, Sec. 19: SW\1/4\ SE\1/4\, SE\1/4\ SW\1/4\, Sec. 
20: W\1/2\ E\1/2\, SE\1/4\ NW\1/4\, and the NE\1/4\ SW\1/4\. The 
purpose of this closure is to protect critical nesting habitat for the 
federally listed endangered peregrine falcon. These restrictions do not 
apply to emergency, law enforcement and Federal, State or other 
governmental personnel who are in the area for official or emergency 
purposes and who are expressly authorized or otherwise officially 
approved by BLM. Any person who fails to comply with this closure order 
will be subject to the penalties provided by 43 CFR 8360.0-7 which 
includes fines not to exceed $1000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 
months. Notice of this closure will be posted at the site and at the 
Canon City District Office.

DATES: This closure is in effect from March 1 to July 31 and shall 
remain in effect unless revised, revoked or amended.

ADDRESSES: Comments can be directed to the Area Manager, Royal Gorge 
Resource Area, 3170 East Main, Canon City, CO 81212 or District 
Manager, Canon City District Office, 3170 East Main, Canon City, CO 
81212.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Area Manager at [phone].
Donnie R. Sparks,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-1985 Filed 1-25-95; 8:45 am]
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