[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9859-9860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4925]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[NV-055-1220-00]


Off-Highway Vehicle Closure of Certain Public Lands in the Las 
Vegas Valley Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas Field 
Office

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Closure of selected public lands in Clark County, Nevada to use 
by off highway vehicles.

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SUMMARY: The Field Office Manager of the Las Vegas Field Office 
announces the Closure of certain public lands under its administration 
in the Las Vegas Valley to Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use. The lands 
included are public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management 
which, due to urban expansion, are now included with or are immediately 
adjacent to urban areas developed for residential or business purposes. 
This action is being taken to reduce the amount of dust and particulate 
matter generated from the use of the public lands, ensure health and 
public safety and prevent environmental degradation. This action will 
assist local governmental efforts to meet Environmental Protection 
Agency air quality standards and to reduce dust production from unpaved 
roads within the Las Vegas Valley Non-attainment Area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 12, 1998.

Closure Area

    Public Lands affected are within the following generally described 
area and townships: Lake Mead Blvd. (State Route 147), on the South; 
West to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Boundary; on the 
North, Lee Canyon (State Route 156) and the southern boundary of the 
Desert Game Range; and on the East the Lake Meade National Recreation 
Area Boundary. Including lands within Townships 17 S to 22 S and Ranges 
59 E to 63 E MDM. Maps depicting the area affected by this closure 
order are available for public inspection at the Las Vegas Field 
Office, Bureau of Land Management, 4765 W. Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, 
Nevada.

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Exceptions to Closure

    (1) OHV use areas which may be designated by the Las Vegas Field 
Office Manager. Such designations may be made by the publishing of 
notice in the local media and by the posting of appropriate signs and 
marked boundaries; (2) Roads and trails designated and signed for OHV 
use; and (3) Roads included within transportation systems managed by 
Clark County and/or the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and 
Henderson.

Closure Restrictions

    Unless otherwise authorized, within the closure area no person 
shall:
    a. Operate an OHV or motor vehicle off of designated roads and/or 
trails within the area closure.
    b. Take, drive, or operate any OHV or motor vehicle through, around 
or beyond a restrictive sign, barricade, fence, or traffic control 
barrier or device.
    c. Failure to follow orders or directions of an authorized officer 
relating to this closure order.
    d. Obstruct, resist, or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer, 
or fail to follow their orders or directions.
    e. If under 21 years of age, possess or consume any alcoholic 
beverages.
    f. Unless specifically addressed by regulations set forth in 43 
CFR, the laws of the State of Nevada and Clark County shall govern the 
use and operation of motor vehicles. Such state and county laws which 
are now in effort or may be added later, are hereby adopted and made 
part of this closure.

Definitions

    Designated Road means a road or roads identified on a map of 
designated roads which will be available for public inspection at the 
Las Vegas Field Office, Bureau of Land Management.
    Designated Trails means a trail, trails or routes, identified on a 
map or by appropriate posted signs.
    Designated Areas means areas that are designated within the closed 
area by the Las Vegas Field Office Manager as OHV use areas. These 
areas will be signed with set boundaries. Maps will be made available 
at the Las Vegas Field Office. ``Off-Highway Vehicle'' (OHV) means any 
motorized or non-motorized mechanized vehicle designed for or capable 
of travel off maintained roadways including but not limited to 2 and 4 
wheel drives vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, and mountain bikes.
    This closure order is issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. 
Violation of any of the terms, conditions or restrictions contained 
within this closure order, may subject the violator to citation or 
arrest, with a penalty of fine or imprisonment or both as specified by 
law.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Wolf, Assistant District Manager, 
Recreation; Ron Crayton, Law Enforcement Ranger; or Ken Burger, Law 
Enforcement Ranger, at the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas Field 
Office, 4765 W. Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89108, Telephone Number 
(702) 647-5000.

    Dated: February 17, 1998.
Michael F. Dwyer,
Field Officer Manager.
[FR Doc. 98-4925 Filed 2-25-98; 8:45 am]
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