[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 57 (Friday, March 22, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 11862-11863] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-6891] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [ID-016-06-1220-00] Shooting Closures and Restrictions in Ada, Canyon, Elmore, and Owyhee Counties, ID AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Public lands within and immediately adjacent to a portion of the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) are hereby closed to the discharge of firearms as outlined below: 1. The following described public lands are closed year-round to the discharge of rifles and pistols: A. All public lands lying south of the Union Pacific Railroad within the following townships: T. 2 N., R. 1 W., T. 1 N., R. 1 W., T. 1 N., R. 1 E., T. 1 N., R. 2 E., T. 1 N., R. 3 E., [[Page 11863]] B. All public lands within T. 1 S., R. 2 W. lying within the NCA north of the Snake River Canyon. C. All public lands within T. 1 S., R. 1 W. lying north of the Snake River Canyon and west of Swan Falls Road. Also within the same township, all of Section 1 and that portion of Sections 12 and 13 lying north of the Pacific Power and Light Company 500 KV electric transmission line. D. All public lands within T. 1 S., R. 1 E. lying north of the Pacific Power and Light Company 500 KV electric transmission line. E. All public lands within T. 2 S., R. 1 W. and T. 2 S., R. 1 E. lying west of Swan Falls Road and east of the Snake River Canyon. 2. The following described public lands are closed from February 15 to August 31 to the discharge of shotguns and muzzleloaders, and closed year-round to the discharge of rifles and pistols, with the exception that rifles may be used during established deer hunting seasons in Hunting Unit 40. All public lands from Grandview, Idaho downstream to Guffey Bridge, lying within \1/2\ mile of either side of the Snake River or 100 yards back from the canyon rim, whichever is the greater distance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NCA was established on August 4, 1993 to protect and enhance raptors, their habitat, and associated natural and scientific resources. The NCA encompasses 484,873 acres of public land in southwest Idaho, extending along 80 miles of the Snake River. The above-described closures and restrictions are effective immediately, and will continue in effect until specifically revoked or modified. This order is issued pursuant to the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. The order implements decisions in the 1995 Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Management Plan to improve safety for persons visiting the NCA, and is consistent with land use plan decisions found in the Bruneau, Kuna, and Owyhee Management Framework Plans. Violation of this order is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact John Sullivan, National Conservation Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Lower Snake River District, 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. Rodger E. Schmitt, District Resource Coordinator. [FR Doc. 96-6891 Filed 3-21-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GG-P