[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 108 (Friday, June 5, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 30773] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-15032] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-930-1430-00; NEV-046208] Closure and Restricted Use on Certain Public Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas Field Office AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management. ACTION: Closure and restricted use on certain public lands in Clark County, Nevada. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The District Manager of the Las Vegas Field Office announces the indefinite closure and restricted use of certain designated public lands under its administration. Those certain public lands identified for closure and restricted use include lands within the boundaries of or adjacent to the closed Sunrise Mountain Landfill. The lands are currently being evaluated and monitored to address recent possible human health concerns from the potential exposure to hydrogen sulfide and other potential hazards emanating from the landfill. In an effort to protect public safety and minimize potential safety risks, these lands will be closed and use restricted indefinitely. EFFECTIVE DATE: The closure will become effective upon signature of this notice. Closure Area Approximately 788.75 acres of public lands located at the easterly end of Vegas Valley Drive and more particularly described as follows: Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 21 S., R., 62 E., Sec. 1: Lots 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, Sec. 12: Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Closure Restrictions The closure of the lands shall apply to all members of the general public. No casual or recreational uses shall be allowed, including but not limited to hiking, jogging, sightseeing, or off-road/all terrain vehicle activity. Exceptions to the closure will only be for those individuals authorized to conduct official duties associated with the ongoing closure and post-closure of the landfill site; or employees, agents, service personnel, or contractors of the leaseholder. Maps depicting the area affected by this closure order are available for public inspection at the Las Vegas Field Office, Bureau of Land Management. 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 the penalty of fine or imprisonment as specified by law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Moran, Environmental Protection Specialist, at the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas Field Office, 4765 W. Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89108, telephone (702) 647-5000. Dated: May 28, 1998. Michael F. Dwyer, District Manager, Las Vegas Field Office, Las Vegas, NV. [FR Doc. 98-15032 Filed 6-4-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P