Notice of Temporary Closure on Public Lands in Boise County, ID, 20135 [2013-07761]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 64 / Wednesday, April 3, 2013 / Notices Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area to the east of the river and was established to protect the area’s naturalness, water-related recreation, scenic, and visual qualities. The use of a right-of-way, interagency or cooperative management agreement would not adequately constrain nondiscretionary uses that could irrevocably destroy the area’s scenic and recreational values. There are no suitable alternative sites as the described lands contain the natural resource and recreation values in need of protection. No water rights would be needed to fulfill the purpose of the requested withdrawal. Records relating to the application may be examined by contacting Debbie Bellew, BLM Colorado State Office at the above address or by telephone at 303–239–3707. For the period until July 2, 2013, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the proposed withdrawal application may present their views in writing to the BLM Colorado State Office at the address noted above. Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BLM Colorado State Office, at the address above, during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or any other personal identifying information in your comments, you should be aware that your entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public view, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. If you wish to withhold your name, street address, and/or email address from public review or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. All submissions from organizations or businesses will be available for public inspection in their entirety. Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is afforded in connection with the proposed withdrawal. All interested persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on the proposed withdrawal must submit a written request to the BLM Colorado VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:13 Apr 02, 2013 Jkt 229001 State Director no later than July 2, 2013. If the authorized officer determines that a public meeting will be held, a notice of the time and place will be published in the Federal Register and through local media, newspapers, and the BLM Web site at: https://www.blm.gov/co/st/ en.html, at least 30 days before the scheduled date of the meeting. For a period until April 3, 2015, the lands described in this notice will be segregated from location and entry under the United States mining laws unless the application is denied or cancelled or the withdrawal is approved prior to that date. Licenses, permits, cooperative agreements, or discretionary land use authorizations of a temporary nature which will not significantly impact the values to be protected by the withdrawal may be allowed with the approval of the authorized officer of the BLM during the temporary segregative period. This application will be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2310.3. Helen M. Hankins, State Director. [FR Doc. 2013–07748 Filed 4–2–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [13X LLIDB00200 LF2200000.JS0000 LFESG40D0000] Notice of Temporary Closure on Public Lands in Boise County, ID Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Temporary Closure AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Springs Fire closure to all human use is in effect on public lands administered by the Four Rivers Field Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). DATES: The Springs Fire closure will be in effect from April 3, 2013 through June 30, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Humphrey, Four Rivers Field Manager, at 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705, phone (208) 384– 3300. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individuals during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individuals. You will SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 20135 receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Springs Fire closure affects public lands surrounding Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, near Banks, Idaho, that burned August 5, 2012. The affected public lands include Lot 3; Section 25, T. 9 N., R.3 E., Boise Meridian, Boise County, Idaho, containing approximately 41 acres. The Springs Fire closure is necessary because there is an increased danger to the recreating public around the hot springs due to fire damage, as a result of the loss of stabilizing vegetation upstream from the hot springs as identified in the Springs Fire Emergency Stabilization and Burned Area Rehabilitation Plan dated August 28, 2012. Rainfall during the spring season (April–June) could result in rock falls, flooding, or debris flows. Reestablishment of vegetation is anticipated to occur during this year’s spring growth, which will significantly reduce the safety risk. The BLM will post closure signs at main access and entry points to the closed area. The closure notices will also be posted in the BLM Boise District office. Maps of the affected areas and other documents associated with these closures are available at the BLM Boise District Office, 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705 and on the BLM–Idaho Web site: https:// www.blm.gov/id/st/en/advisoriesclosures.html. The BLM will enforce the following rule within the Springs Fire closure: Human activity is not allowed within the closed area. Exemptions: The following persons are exempt from this order: Federal, State, and local officers and employees in the performance of their official duties; members of organized rescue or fire-fighting forces in the performance of their official duties; and persons with written authorization from the BLM. The Springs Fire human use closure does not apply to normal highway traffic along the Banks-Lowman Highway. Penalties: Any person who violates the above rule may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined, not to exceed $1,000, imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Violators may also be subject to the enhanced fines provided for in 18 U.S.C. 3571. Authority: 43 CFR 8360.0–7; 43 CFR 8364.1. Matthew McCoy, Four Rivers Assistant Field Manager. [FR Doc. 2013–07761 Filed 4–2–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 20135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07761]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Notice of Temporary Closure on Public Lands in Boise County, ID

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Temporary Closure

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Springs Fire closure to all 
human use is in effect on public lands administered by the Four Rivers 
Field Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

DATES: The Springs Fire closure will be in effect from April 3, 2013 
through June 30, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Humphrey, Four Rivers Field 
Manager, at 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705, phone (208) 
384-3300. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 to contact the above individuals during normal business hours. 
The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a 
message or question with the above individuals. You will receive a 
reply during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Springs Fire closure affects public 
lands surrounding Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, near Banks, Idaho, that 
burned August 5, 2012. The affected public lands include Lot 3; Section 
25, T. 9 N., R.3 E., Boise Meridian, Boise County, Idaho, containing 
approximately 41 acres. The Springs Fire closure is necessary because 
there is an increased danger to the recreating public around the hot 
springs due to fire damage, as a result of the loss of stabilizing 
vegetation upstream from the hot springs as identified in the Springs 
Fire Emergency Stabilization and Burned Area Rehabilitation Plan dated 
August 28, 2012. Rainfall during the spring season (April-June) could 
result in rock falls, flooding, or debris flows. Reestablishment of 
vegetation is anticipated to occur during this year's spring growth, 
which will significantly reduce the safety risk.
    The BLM will post closure signs at main access and entry points to 
the closed area. The closure notices will also be posted in the BLM 
Boise District office. Maps of the affected areas and other documents 
associated with these closures are available at the BLM Boise District 
Office, 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705 and on the BLM-
Idaho Web site: https://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/advisories-closures.html.
    The BLM will enforce the following rule within the Springs Fire 
closure: Human activity is not allowed within the closed area.
    Exemptions: The following persons are exempt from this order: 
Federal, State, and local officers and employees in the performance of 
their official duties; members of organized rescue or fire-fighting 
forces in the performance of their official duties; and persons with 
written authorization from the BLM. The Springs Fire human use closure 
does not apply to normal highway traffic along the Banks-Lowman 
Highway.
    Penalties: Any person who violates the above rule may be tried 
before a United States Magistrate and fined, not to exceed $1,000, 
imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Violators may also be 
subject to the enhanced fines provided for in 18 U.S.C. 3571.

    Authority: 43 CFR 8360.0-7; 43 CFR 8364.1.

Matthew McCoy,
Four Rivers Assistant Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 2013-07761 Filed 4-2-13; 8:45 am]
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