[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 249 (Thursday, December 28, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67138-67139]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-31350]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[OR-125-06-6332-00: GP-0041]


Closures and Restrictions

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of restrictions, Spruce Reach adjacent to Dean Creek Elk 
Viewing Area.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 43 CFR part 8364, the BLM will prohibit hunting, 
shooting firearms, igniting fireworks and other explosive devices 
within the area known as Spruce Reach, adjacent to Dean Creek Elk 
Viewing Area. Spruce Reach is approximately 56 acres. This restriction 
will apply year round. BLM and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 
employees, agents, contractors, and cooperators are exempt from this 
restriction while in the performance of official duties. The BLM 
acquired Spruce Reach to further enhance, complement and protect the 
watchable wildlife and other qualities found at the 1,033-acre Dean 
Creek Elk Viewing Area. Spruce Reach is considered part of the Elk 
Viewing Area. Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area supports a large herd of 
resident Roosevelt elk that are readily visible from a public highway. 
The area also supports other watchable wildlife. The previously 
acquired acreage already have the above restrictions. The purpose for 
the restrictions at Spruce Reach is to provide a means by which the 
Secretary of the Interior through the BLM, may control and manage 
public use of the area to effectively implement management objectives 
and provide the watchable wildlife with habitat that is free from 
public disturbance or harassment. The restrictions will also provide 
for public safety by designating safe viewing areas with greater 
opportunities to view wildlife.

    The restricted area is depicted on a Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area 
map. The map and copies of this restriction notice are available from 
the Coos Bay District Office, Bureau of Land Management, 1300 Airport 
Lane, North Bend, Oregon 97459.
    This restriction order is effective immediately and shall remain in 
effect until revised, revoked, or amended by the authorized officer 
pursuant to 43 CFR 8360. Any person who violates this restriction 
notice may be subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 or imprisonment not 
to exceed 12 months or both under authority of 43 CFR 8360.0-7.

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Restricted Areas

    Spruce Reach is located approximately three miles east of 
Reedsport, Oregon, adjacent to Oregon State Highway 38 and Dean Creek 
Elk Viewing Area and is further described as follows:

Township 21 South, Range 11 West, Willamette Meridian
    Sec. 32 M&B within lot 8
    Sec. 33 M&B of lots 5, 6, and 7 and S\1/2\SW\1/4\ and SW\1/
4\SE\1/4\

    All north of Oregon State Highway 38.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Johnston, Park Ranger, Umpqua Resource Area, Coos Bay District, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, Oregon 97459, 
Telephone: (541) 756-0100.
Daryl L. Albiston,
Umpqua Area Manager.
[FR Doc. 95-31350 Filed 12-27-95; 8:45 am]
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