[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 57 (Friday, March 22, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11862-11863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6891]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[ID-016-06-1220-00]
Shooting Closures and Restrictions in Ada, Canyon, Elmore, and
Owyhee Counties, ID
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Public lands within and immediately adjacent to a portion of
the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) are
hereby closed to the discharge of firearms as outlined below:
1. The following described public lands are closed year-round to
the discharge of rifles and pistols:
A. All public lands lying south of the Union Pacific Railroad
within the following townships:
T. 2 N., R. 1 W.,
T. 1 N., R. 1 W.,
T. 1 N., R. 1 E.,
T. 1 N., R. 2 E.,
T. 1 N., R. 3 E.,
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B. All public lands within T. 1 S., R. 2 W. lying within the NCA
north of the Snake River Canyon.
C. All public lands within T. 1 S., R. 1 W. lying north of the
Snake River Canyon and west of Swan Falls Road. Also within the same
township, all of Section 1 and that portion of Sections 12 and 13 lying
north of the Pacific Power and Light Company 500 KV electric
transmission line.
D. All public lands within T. 1 S., R. 1 E. lying north of the
Pacific Power and Light Company 500 KV electric transmission line.
E. All public lands within T. 2 S., R. 1 W. and T. 2 S., R. 1 E.
lying west of Swan Falls Road and east of the Snake River Canyon.
2. The following described public lands are closed from February 15
to August 31 to the discharge of shotguns and muzzleloaders, and closed
year-round to the discharge of rifles and pistols, with the exception
that rifles may be used during established deer hunting seasons in
Hunting Unit 40.
All public lands from Grandview, Idaho downstream to Guffey Bridge,
lying within \1/2\ mile of either side of the Snake River or 100 yards
back from the canyon rim, whichever is the greater distance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NCA was established on August 4, 1993 to
protect and enhance raptors, their habitat, and associated natural and
scientific resources. The NCA encompasses 484,873 acres of public land
in southwest Idaho, extending along 80 miles of the Snake River. The
above-described closures and restrictions are effective immediately,
and will continue in effect until specifically revoked or modified.
This order is issued pursuant to the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1.
The order implements decisions in the 1995 Snake River Birds of Prey
National Conservation Area Management Plan to improve safety for
persons visiting the NCA, and is consistent with land use plan
decisions found in the Bruneau, Kuna, and Owyhee Management Framework
Plans. Violation of this order is punishable by a fine not to exceed
$1000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact John Sullivan, National
Conservation Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Lower Snake River
District, 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705.
Rodger E. Schmitt,
District Resource Coordinator.
[FR Doc. 96-6891 Filed 3-21-96; 8:45 am]
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