[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 46624] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-22102] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-030-1330-00] Notice of Emergency Closure of Public Lands; Storey County, NV AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain public lands in the vicinity of the Virginia City High School, Storey County, Nevada, are closed to the public. This closure is necessary to provide for public safety due to the recent collapse at the Osbiston mine shaft. EFFECTIVE DATES: This closure goes into effect on August 28, 1995, and will remain in effect until the Carson City District Manager determines the closure is no longer needed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Matthiessen, Walker Resource Area Manager, Carson City District, 1535 Hot Springs Road, Carson City, Nevada 89706. Telephone (702) 885-6000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The land affected by this closure is fenced and comprises less than one-quarter of an acre within the area described as: Mount Diablo Meridian T. 17 N., R. 21 E., Sec. 29, S\1/2\NE\1/4\SE\1/4\, N\1/2\SE\1/4\SE\1/4\. The authority for this closure is 43 CFR 8364.1. Any person who fails to comply with a closure order is subject to arrest and fines and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months in accordance with applicable provisions of 18 USC 3571. This closure applies to all persons excluding (1) public officials and emergency and law enforcement personnel engaged in official business and (2) any person expressly authorized in writing by the Carson City District Manager to enter the closed area. A map of the closed area is posted in the Carson City District Office. Dated: August 28, 1995. John O. Singlaub, District Manager, Carson City District. [FR Doc. 95-22102 Filed 9-6-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-M