[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 175 (Friday, September 10, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49235-49236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-23598]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CA-670-1220]
Recreation Management
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Establishment of a supplementary rule prohibiting shooting
except for the lawful pursuit of game, and prohibiting the use of
paintball guns in the In-Ko-Pah mountains.
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SUMMARY: This notice affects public lands under the administrative
responsibility of the Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field
Office. The area includes all public lands within:
San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian
T.18 S., R.9 E.,
Sec. 4,5, 7, 8, 9.
All public lands in the above listed lands are hereby closed to the
use of paintball guns and all shooting, except for the lawful pursuit
of game. This prohibition is designed to reduce negative impacts to the
natural environment and to minimize public safety concerns. Notices and
signs will be posted in the areas restricted and maps detailing the
exact locations will be available at the El Centro BLM office. It
should be noted that all of the restrictions recommended do not
prohibit legitimate hunting activities,
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and therefore do not conflict with State Fish and Game Regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This action will be effective upon publication of this
notice in the Federal Register and will remain in effect until
rescinded.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for this rule is provided for
in 43 CFR, 8365.1-6, Supplemental Regulations. Violation of this order
is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100,000.00 and/or imprisonment
not to exceed 12 months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Finger, Outdoor Recreation
Planner, or Walt Gabler, Law Enforcement Ranger, at the above address
or telephone (760) 337-4400. Objections will be reviewed by the State
Director, who may sustain, vacate or modify this action. In the absence
of any objections, this action will be the final determination of the
department of the Interior. Interested parties may submit comments to
the Field Manager, El Centro Field Office, 1661 South 4th Street, El
Centro, CA 92243.
Dated: August 27, 1999.
Greg Thomsen,
Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 99-23598 Filed 9-9-99; 8:45 am]
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