99-4650. Notice of Closure of Public Land in Yellowstone County, Montana

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 9347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-4650]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[MT-010-1430-01; MTM 88157]


Notice of Closure of Public Land in Yellowstone County, Montana

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of temporary closure of approximately 765 acres of 
public land to public use.

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SUMMARY: Notice is served that the public land located approximately 
one mile directly east of downtown Billings, Montana, known as the Four 
Dances Natural Area (formerly known as Sacrifice Cliff), is closed to 
public use, unless otherwise approved by the authorized officer, until 
further notice. The closure will be in effect immediately on February 
16, 1999. This closure is necessary to protect the public land, 
adjacent private property, and for public safety. The public land 
protected by this closure is known as the Four Dances Natural Area. 
More detailed information and the legal land description are on file at 
the Billings Field Office.

DATES: This notice is effective immediately on February 16, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra S. Brooks, Field Manager, BLM, 
Billings Field Office, 810 E. Main, Billings, Montana 59105 or call 
406-238-1540.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for this action is outlined in 
sections 302, 303 and 310 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
of October 21, 1976, (43 U.S.C. 1716) and Title 43 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Subpart 8364 (43 CFR 8364.1). Any person who fails to 
comply with this closure is subject to arrest and a fine up to $1000 or 
imprisonment not to exceed 12 months or both. This closure applies to 
all persons, except persons authorized by the Bureau of Land 
Management.

    Dated: February 19, 1999.
Sandra S. Brooks,
Field Manager, Billings Field Office.
[FR Doc. 99-4650 Filed 2-24-99; 8:45 am]
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