Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Land in Clark County, NV, 64915-64916 [2019-25512]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• Bureau of Land Management

[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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