[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 27 (Thursday, February 8, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4788-4789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2731]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[OR-110-6310-04-241A]
Emergency Closure of Public Lands: Jackson County, Oregon
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Medford District Office, Ashland
Resource Area.
ACTION: Emergency closure of public lands and access roads in Jackson
County, Oregon.
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Notice is hereby given that certain public lands in Jackson County,
Oregon are hereby temporarily closed to all public use, including
vehicle operation and sightseeing, from January 25, 1996, until notice
is rescinded. The closure is made under the authority of 43 CFR
9268.3(d)(1)(l) and 8364.1(a).
The public lands affected by this emergency closure are
specifically identified as follows:
Keno Access Road (39-7E-31) and Howard Prairie Hook-Up Road (38-4E-
32) T. 38 S., R. 4 E., Secs. 19, 29, 32, 33, 34, and 35,
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and T. 38 S., R. 3 E., Sec. 13, Willamette Meridian, Jackson County,
Oregon.
The following persons, operating within the scope of their official
duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Bureau
employees; state, local and federal law enforcement and fire protection
personnel; and the holders of BLM permits and/or contracts. Access by
additional parties may be allowed, but must be approved by the
Authorized Officer of his representative.
Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this closure
order may be subject to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7,
which include a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to
exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties provided under Oregon State
law.
The public land temporarily closed to unauthorized public use under
this order will be posted with signs at points of public access.
The purpose of this emergency temporary closure is to protect
persons from potential harm and protect valuable public unauthorized
abuse.
This closure is effective from January 25, 1996, until this notice
is rescinded.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dave Jones, District Manager, Medford District Office, at (541) 770-
2200.
Dated: January 30, 1996.
David A. Jones,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 96-2731 Filed 2-7-96; 8:45 am]
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