Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Land in Clark County, NV
| Published date | 25 November 2019 |
| Citation | 84 FR 64915 |
| Record Number | 2019-25512 |
| Section | Notices |
| Court | Interior Department,Land Management Bureau |
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 227 (Monday, November 25, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64915-64916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25512]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLNVS01000 L5105.0000.EA0000 LVRCF197050 19X MO#4500140295]
Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Land in Clark County, NV
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Temporary closures on public lands.
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SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closures of
certain public lands under its administration. The Off-Highway Vehicle
(OHV) race area in Laughlin, Nevada, is used by OHV recreationists, and
the temporary closures are needed to limit their access to the race
area and to minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators
and racers. The closures will occur during two events: The 2019 Rage at
the River and the 2020 Laughlin Desert Classic Off-Highway Vehicle
Races.
DATES: The temporary closure for the 2019 Rage at the River will go
into effect at 12:01 a.m. on December 14, 2019, and
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will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2019. The
temporary closure for the 2020 Laughlin Desert Classic will go into
effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 22, 2020, and will remain in effect
until 11:59 p.m. on February 23, 2020.
ADDRESSES: The temporary closure order, news release, and map of the
temporary closure area for each event will be posted at the BLM Las
Vegas Field Office, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada
89130 and on the BLM website at www.blm.gov. These materials will also
be posted at the access point of the Laughlin race area and the
surrounding areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenny Kendrick, Outdoor Recreation
Planner, telephone: (702) 515-5073, email: [email protected]. Persons
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the
Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact Mr. Kendrick
during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, to leave a message. You will receive a reply during normal
business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the
temporary closures of certain public lands under its administration.
This action is being taken to help ensure public safety during the
official permitted running of both the 2019 Rage at the River and the
2020 Laughlin Desert Classic. The public lands affected by this closure
are described as follows:
Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada
T. 32 S, R. 66 E,
sec. 8, lots 2 thru 33;
sec. 9;
sec. 10, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, and S\1/2\;
sec. 11, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, and S\1/2\;
sec. 14;
sec. 15, E\1/2\;
sec. 16, N\1/2\, SW\1/4\, and N\1/2\SE\1/4\;
sec. 17, lots 1 thru 8, lots 21 thru 25, and lots 30 thru 44.
The area described contains 4,521.97 acres, according to the
official plats of survey of the above lands which are on file with the
BLM.
Roads leading into the public lands under the temporary closures
will be posted to notify the public of the closures for both events.
The closures area includes State Route 163 to the north, T. 32S, R. 66E
sections 8 and 17 to the west, private and State land in T. 32S, R. 66E
sections 20, 21, 22 and 23, and is bracketed by Bruce Woodbury Drive to
the south and southwest, and Thomas Edison Drive to the east. Under the
authority of Section 303(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 733(a)), 43 CFR 8360.0-7 and 43 CFR 8364.1, the
BLM will enforce the following rules in the area described above.
The entire area as listed in the legal description above is closed
to all vehicles and personnel except Law Enforcement, Emergency
Vehicles, event personnel, event participants and spectators. Access
routes leading to the closed area are closed to vehicles. No vehicle
stopping or parking in the closed area except for designated parking
areas will be permitted. Event participants and spectators are required
to remain within designated areas only.
The following restrictions will be in effect for the duration of
the closure to ensure public safety of participants and spectators.
Unless otherwise authorized, the following activities within the
closure area are prohibited:
Camping.
Possessing and/or consuming any alcoholic beverage, unless
the person has reached the age of 21 years.
Discharging or use of firearms or other weapons.
Possession and/or discharging of fireworks.
Allowing any pet or other animal in one's care to be
unrestrained at any time. Animals must be on a leash or other restraint
no longer than 3 feet.
Operating any vehicle, including All Terrain Vehicles
(ATV), motorcycles, Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV), golf carts, and any
off-highway vehicle (OHV) that is not legally registered for street and
highway operation, including operation of such a vehicle in spectator
viewing areas.
Parking any vehicle in violation of posted restrictions,
or in such a manner as to obstruct or impede normal or emergency
traffic movement or the parking of other vehicles, creating a safety
hazard, or endangering any person, property, or feature. Vehicles so
parked are subject to citation, removal, and impoundment at the owner's
expense.
Operating a vehicle through, around, or beyond a
restrictive sign, recognizable barricade, fence, or traffic control
barrier or device.
Failing to maintain control of a vehicle to avoid danger
to persons, property, or wildlife.
Operating a motor vehicle without due care or at a speed
greater than 25 mph.
Signs and maps directing the public to designated spectator areas
will be provided by the event sponsor.
Exceptions: Temporary closure restrictions do not apply to
activities conducted under contract with the BLM, agency personnel
monitoring the event, or activities conducted under an approved plan of
operation. Authorized users must have, in their possession, a written
permit or contract from BLM signed by the authorized officer.
Enforcement: Any person who violates this 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 Nevada
law.
Authority: 43 CFR 8360.0-7 and 8364.1.
Shonna Dooman,
Field Manager--Las Vegas Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2019-25512 Filed 11-22-19; 8:45 am]
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