[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 41177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20037]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CA-067-00-1630-00]
Establishment of an Emergency Closure to the Discharge of
Firearms for the O'Neal Valley Area Located on Public Lands in San
Diego Co., CA
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Establishment of emergency closure order.
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SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this order is to close the public lands
in the O'Neal Valley area to the discharge of firearms for the period
of August 1, 1996 through August 31, 1996. The area affected are T
18S., R. 8E, SBM Sect 10, lot 9, N\1/2\NE\1/4\, SE\1/4\NE\1/4\; and T
18S., R. 8E, SBM Sect 11, lot 12, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\. The following rule
shall apply to this area:
No one shall discharge any firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow on
public lands in the O'Neal Valley area of San Diego from August 1, 1996
to August 31, 1996. All dates are inclusive.
BACKGROUND: This area is heavily used by firearm's enthusiasts at all
times of the week. There are areas with good backdrops for the safe
discharge of firearms but there is also a large area of flat terrain
with heavy brush and essentially no backdrops. During the affected time
period, the National Guard will be constructing a fence in the south
portion of the area, in the direction the firearms are usually
discharged. For the safety of the soldiers working on the border fence
project, this area must be closed to all shooting. The risk of a stray
shot or an unsafe shooter or inattentive shooter must be avoided.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective August 7, 1996, and will remain in effect
until August 31, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Area Ranger Robert Zimmer, Bureau of Land Management, El Centro
Resource Area, 1661 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA 92243 (619) 337-4407.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for this closure is provided
in 43 CFR 8364.1(a). Violation of this closure is punishable by a fine
not to exceed $100,000.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.
Dated: July 31, 1996.
Thomas F. Zale,
Acting Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 96-20037 Filed 8-6-96; 8:45 am]
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