[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 20135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing 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: http://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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