[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 41 (Thursday, March 1, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12954-12955]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-4968]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[CO-14000-01-1220-AF]


Shooting Closure Order on North Hardscrabble Access Road in 
Glenwood Springs Field Office; CO

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Shooting closure order.

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SUMMARY: This order, issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1 closes 
public lands along the North Hardscrabble Access Road to recreational 
target shooting for the purpose of enhancing public safety. For this 
closure order, recreational target shooting is defined as the discharge 
of any weapon for any purpose other than the lawful taking of a game 
animal recognized by the State of Colorado. This order applies to 
public land administered by BLM in Township 5 South, Range 85 West, 
Section 10, Tract 80 and Lot 7, and in Section 15, Lot 2 and Lot 3, 6th 
Principal Meridian; Eagle County. The affected public land is generally 
located east and south of the Town of Gypsum, CO, off of Eagle County 
Spring Creek Road, 102A.
    This action is in accordance with the Glenwood Springs Resource 
Management Plan, Record of Decision (BLM, 1984). This order, issued 
under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1, is established to protect 
persons, property, public lands and resources.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The restriction shall be effective upon publication 
until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Register Notice CO-070-4333-13-241A,

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published January 2, 1992 closed land administered by the Bureau to 
camping, parking and discharge of firearms to land in T 5 S, R 85 W, 
Tract 80, also known as Lot 2 of O.R.E.O. Subdivision, 6th Principal 
Meridian, within 30 feet from the centerline of the North Hardscrabble 
Access Road. That restriction has not been sufficient in protecting 
adjacent land owners from the target shooting that takes place on BLM.
    The area and routes affected by this order will be posted with 
appropriate regulatory signs in such a manner and location as is 
reasonable to bring prohibitions to the attention of visitors. 
Information, including maps of the restricted area, is available in the 
Glenwood Springs Field Office at the addresses shown below.
    Persons who are exempt from the restrictions include: (1) Any 
Federal, State, or local officers engaged in fire, emergency and law 
enforcement activities; (2) BLM employees engaged in official duties.

Penalties

    Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this order 
may be subject to penalties outlined in 43 CFR 8360.0-7. Violations of 
this closure are punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or 
imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.


ADDRESSES: Field Office Manager, Glenwood Springs Field Office, Bureau 
of Land Management, 50629 Highway 6 & 24, P.O. Box 1009, Glenwood 
Springs, CO 81602.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorothy Morgan (970) 947-2806.

Anne Huebner,
Glenwood Springs Field Office Manager.
[FR Doc. 01-4968 Filed 2-28-01; 8:45 am]
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