96-25077. Establishment of Supplementary Rules

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 193 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 51716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25077]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[OR-130-1030-00; GP6-0282]


Establishment of Supplementary Rules

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Spokane District, Interior.

NOTICE: Notice of Supplementary Rules for management and protection of 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land located in San Juan 
County, Washington.

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ACTION: Establishment of supplementary rules for Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) administered land in San Juan County, Washington.

SUMMARY: The purpose of establishing this supplementary rule is to 
provide for the management and protection of public land resources, 
persons and property using the public lands, and to minimize conflicts 
among the various users of those lands and the adjacent landowners. The 
various tracts of land in San Juan County, WA administered by BLM are 
narrow and are not safely suited for the discharge of rifles.
    In accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1-6; the following supplementary 
rule is hereby established for all BLM lands in San Juan County, 
Washington.

43 CFR 8365.1-6

    (a) On all public lands administered by BLM in San Juan County, WA; 
unless otherwise authorized, no person shall:
    (1) Use or discharge any rifle for any purpose including hunting. 
This supplementary rule does not prohibit the otherwise legal uses of 
shotguns, handguns or archery equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This supplementary rule is effective upon publication 
of this notice and will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by 
the authorized officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: District Ranger, Bureau of Land 
Management, Spokane District Office, 1103 North Fancher, Spokane, 
Washington, 99212-1275; or call [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for this supplementary rule is 
provided in 43 CFR 8365.1-6. Violation of this rule is punishable by 
fine and/or imprisonment.

    Dated: September 25, 1996.
Cathy L. Harris,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 96-25077 Filed 10-2-96; 8:45 am]
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