Notice of Temporary Closures at BLM-Managed Recreation Sites and Administrative Sites for Maintenance Within the Coeur d'Alene District, Idaho, 50630 [2024-13154]

Download as PDF 50630 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 116 / Friday, June 14, 2024 / Notices Protest of the Proposed RMPA BLM planning regulations state that any person who participated in the preparation of the RMP and has an interest that will or might be adversely affected by approval of the Proposed RMPA may protest its approval to the BLM. Protest of the Proposed RMPA constitutes the final opportunity for administrative review of the land use planning decisions prior to the BLM adopting the Approved RMPA. Instructions for filing a protest with the BLM regarding the RMPA may be found online (https://www.blm.gov/programs/ planning-and-nepa/publicparticipation/filing-a-plan-protest and at 43 CFR 1610.5–2). All protests must be in writing and mailed to the appropriate address or submitted electronically through the BLM project website (https://eplanning.blm.gov/ eplanning-ui/project/2017391/510). Protests submitted electronically by any means other than the BLM project website or by fax will be invalid unless a hard copy of the protest is also submitted. The BLM will render a written decision on each protest. The decision of the BLM on the protest shall be the final decision of the Department of the Interior. Responses to valid protest issues will be compiled and documented in a Protest Resolution Report made available following the protest resolution online at: https:// www.blm.gov/programs/planning-andnepa/public-participation/protestresolution-reports. Upon resolution of protests, the BLM will issue a Record of Decision and Approved RMPA. Jon K. Raby, State Director. [FR Doc. 2024–12960 Filed 6–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4331–21–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [BLM_ID_FRN_MO4500178792] Notice of Temporary Closures at BLMManaged Recreation Sites and Administrative Sites for Maintenance Within the Coeur d’Alene District, Idaho Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of temporary site closures. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily close some north Idaho campgrounds, boat ramps, and trailheads to improve the parking lots and access roads to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Jun 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 enhance public access and the outdoor experience. These closures are necessary to protect the public from construction work and heavy equipment. Some of the recreation areas, along with Crater Lake, Crater Peak, Gamlin Lake, Mica Bay, Orphan Point, Sheep Springs, Tingley Springs, and Windy Bay recreation sites, will also be updated with fire rings, picnic tables, kiosks, and pedestal grills. A portion of the maintenance will be accomplished with Great American Outdoor Act funding. DATES: The temporary closures at recreation sites managed by the BLM Coeur d’Alene District will typically be two to three business days, but may last up to seven business days, excluding weekends and Federal holidays, to reduce the impact to the recreating public between July 1, 2024, and Nov. 1, 2024. Information regarding each temporary closure and maps will be available at the local field and district offices, as well as posted at the main entry of each recreation site. BLM Idaho will distribute a news release announcing the closures when they occur. Follow BLM Idaho on X and Facebook @BLMIdaho for the latest information regarding closure dates and locations. ADDRESSES: The designated site closures can be found in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. Information regarding each temporary closure and maps will be available at the local field and district offices, posted at the main entry of each recreation site, and announced by BLM Idaho via news releases and social media. Follow BLM Idaho on X and Facebook @BLMIdaho for the latest information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Coeur d’Alene District Engineer Richard Fries, 208–769–5025, rfries@blm.gov or Coeur d’Alene Deputy District Manager Suzanne Endsley, 208–769–5004, sendsley@blm.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The designated site closures are as follows: • Beauty Bay Recreation Site, located in lot 4, Sec. 11, T. 49 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County; • Blackwell Island Recreation Site, located in lot 23, sec. 11 and lots 4 and PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 5, sec. 14, T. 50 N., R. 4W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County; • Cottonwood Field Office and Wareyard, comprised of Lot 5, Sec. 5, T. 31 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho County; • Huckleberry Campground/ Recreation Site, located in lot 14, sec. 4 and lots 3 and 4, sec. 9, T. 45 N., R. 3 E., Boise Meridian, Shoshone County; • Killarney Lake Boat Ramp Recreation Site, located in lot 15, sec. 11, T. 48 N., R. 2 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County; • Lucile Recreation Site(s), located in lots 10, 12, and 13, sec. 11, T. 25 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho County; • McKay’s Bend Recreation Site, located in sec. 5, T. 36 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Nez Perce County; • Mineral Ridge Boat Ramp Recreation Site, located in lot 15, sec. 1, T. 49 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County; • Mineral Ridge Scenic Trail Recreation Site, located in SW1/4SW1/ 4, sec. 1, T. 49 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County; • Pink House Recreation Site, located in lot 1, sec. 32, T. 37 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Clearwater County; and • Skookumchuck Recreation Site, located in lots 7 and 10, sec. 3, T. 27 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho County. Exceptions to Closure: The temporary closures do not apply to Federal, State, and local officers and employees in the performance of their official duties; contractors and sub-contractors in the performance of their duties; and persons with written authorization from the BLM. Enforcement: Under the authority of section 303(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1733(a)), 43 CFR 8360.0–7, and 43 CFR 8364.1, the BLM will enforce these listed temporary closures and restrictions within Idaho. Any person who violates the temporary closure may be tried before a United States magistrate and fined in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571, imprisoned no more than 12 months under 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR 8360.0–7, or both. In accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1–7, State or local officials may also impose penalties for violations of Idaho law. These temporary closures restrict all public access to the listed sites, including pedestrian use and motor vehicles, unless specifically excepted as described above. (Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1) Peter Ditton, BLM Idaho Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 2024–13154 Filed 6–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–19–P E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 116 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 50630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13154]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[BLM_ID_FRN_MO4500178792]


Notice of Temporary Closures at BLM-Managed Recreation Sites and 
Administrative Sites for Maintenance Within the Coeur d'Alene District, 
Idaho

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of temporary site closures.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily close 
some north Idaho campgrounds, boat ramps, and trailheads to improve the 
parking lots and access roads to enhance public access and the outdoor 
experience. These closures are necessary to protect the public from 
construction work and heavy equipment. Some of the recreation areas, 
along with Crater Lake, Crater Peak, Gamlin Lake, Mica Bay, Orphan 
Point, Sheep Springs, Tingley Springs, and Windy Bay recreation sites, 
will also be updated with fire rings, picnic tables, kiosks, and 
pedestal grills. A portion of the maintenance will be accomplished with 
Great American Outdoor Act funding.

DATES: The temporary closures at recreation sites managed by the BLM 
Coeur d'Alene District will typically be two to three business days, 
but may last up to seven business days, excluding weekends and Federal 
holidays, to reduce the impact to the recreating public between July 1, 
2024, and Nov. 1, 2024. Information regarding each temporary closure 
and maps will be available at the local field and district offices, as 
well as posted at the main entry of each recreation site. BLM Idaho 
will distribute a news release announcing the closures when they occur. 
Follow BLM Idaho on X and Facebook @BLMIdaho for the latest information 
regarding closure dates and locations.

ADDRESSES: The designated site closures can be found in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. Information regarding 
each temporary closure and maps will be available at the local field 
and district offices, posted at the main entry of each recreation site, 
and announced by BLM Idaho via news releases and social media. Follow 
BLM Idaho on X and Facebook @BLMIdaho for the latest information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Coeur d'Alene District Engineer 
Richard Fries, 208-769-5025, [email protected] or Coeur d'Alene Deputy 
District Manager Suzanne Endsley, 208-769-5004, [email protected]. 
Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of 
hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or 
TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals 
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within 
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in 
the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The designated site closures are as follows:
     Beauty Bay Recreation Site, located in lot 4, Sec. 11, T. 
49 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County;
     Blackwell Island Recreation Site, located in lot 23, sec. 
11 and lots 4 and 5, sec. 14, T. 50 N., R. 4W., Boise Meridian, 
Kootenai County;
     Cottonwood Field Office and Wareyard, comprised of Lot 5, 
Sec. 5, T. 31 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho County;
     Huckleberry Campground/Recreation Site, located in lot 14, 
sec. 4 and lots 3 and 4, sec. 9, T. 45 N., R. 3 E., Boise Meridian, 
Shoshone County;
     Killarney Lake Boat Ramp Recreation Site, located in lot 
15, sec. 11, T. 48 N., R. 2 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County;
     Lucile Recreation Site(s), located in lots 10, 12, and 13, 
sec. 11, T. 25 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho County;
     McKay's Bend Recreation Site, located in sec. 5, T. 36 N., 
R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Nez Perce County;
     Mineral Ridge Boat Ramp Recreation Site, located in lot 
15, sec. 1, T. 49 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County;
     Mineral Ridge Scenic Trail Recreation Site, located in 
SW1/4SW1/4, sec. 1, T. 49 N., R. 3 W., Boise Meridian, Kootenai County;
     Pink House Recreation Site, located in lot 1, sec. 32, T. 
37 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Clearwater County; and
     Skookumchuck Recreation Site, located in lots 7 and 10, 
sec. 3, T. 27 N., R. 1 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho County.
    Exceptions to Closure: The temporary closures do not apply to 
Federal, State, and local officers and employees in the performance of 
their official duties; contractors and sub-contractors in the 
performance of their duties; and persons with written authorization 
from the BLM.
    Enforcement: Under the authority of section 303(a) of the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1733(a)), 43 CFR 
8360.0-7, and 43 CFR 8364.1, the BLM will enforce these listed 
temporary closures and restrictions within Idaho. Any person who 
violates the temporary closure may be tried before a United States 
magistrate and fined in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571, imprisoned no 
more than 12 months under 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR 8360.0-7, or 
both. In accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1-7, State or local officials may 
also impose penalties for violations of Idaho law. These temporary 
closures restrict all public access to the listed sites, including 
pedestrian use and motor vehicles, unless specifically excepted as 
described above.

(Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1)

Peter Ditton,
BLM Idaho Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2024-13154 Filed 6-13-24; 8:45 am]
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