[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]


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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.

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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]
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