[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 139 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 37490-37491] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-18245] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [OR-094-06-6110-00-FLOD: GP6-0217] Temporary Closure of Public Lands; Lane County, Oregon AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Temporary Closure of Public Lands in Lane County, Oregon. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain public lands in Lane County, Oregon are temporarily closed to all public use, including recreation, camping, shooting, hiking and sightseeing, from August 15, 1996 through September 30, 1996. The closure is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. The public lands affected by this temporary closure are specifically identified as follows: Willamette Meridian, Oregon T. 16 S., R. 7 W. Sec. 19: SE\1/4\SE\1/4\, excluding the right-of-way of Oregon State Highway 36 Containing approximately 36 acres. The following persons, operating within the scope of their official duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Bureau employees; state, local and federal law enforcement and fire protection personnel; the holders of BLM road use permits that include roads within the closure area; the contractor authorized to maintain and repair the Lake Creek Falls Fish Ladder and their subcontractors. Access by additional parties may be allowed, but must be approved in advance in writing by the Authorized Officer. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this closure order may be subject to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, which include a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. The public lands temporarily closed to public use under this order will be posted with signs at points of public access. The purpose of this temporary closure is to provide for public safety, facilitate repair and maintenance of the fish [[Page 37491]] ladder and the protection of property and equipment during the mobilization, construction, repair and de-mobilization phases of the Lake Creek Falls Fish Ladder maintenance and repair project. DATES: This closure is effective from August 15, 1996 through September 30, 1996. ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure order and maps showing the location of the closed lands are available from the Eugene District Office, P. O. Box 10226 (2890 Chad Drive), Eugene, Oregon 97440. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Hueth, Coast Range Area Manager, Eugene District Office, at (541) 683-6989. Dated: July 10, 1996. Howard J. Hunter, Acting Coast Range Area Manager. [FR Doc. 96-18245 Filed 7-17-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-33-P