[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 160 (Monday, August 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46507-46509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16344]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NV-050-5853-ES; N-79952, N-79953, N-79957, N-80959, N-80961, N-80963, 
N-80964, and N-80966; 7-08807]


Notice of Realty Action: Lease/Conveyance for Recreation and 
Public Purposes, Clark County, NV

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of realty action.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found 
suitable for classification for lease and subsequent conveyance under 
the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as 
amended, approximately 207.15 acres of public land in Las Vegas, Clark 
County, Nevada. The Clark County School District proposes to use the 
lands for nine public schools. This land disposal action has been 
coordinated with Clark County, in whose jurisdiction such lands are 
located for joint selection purposes pursuant to Sec. 4(d)(1) of the 
Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, Pub. L. 105-263, (112 
Stat. 2345).

DATES: Interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed 
lease/conveyance of the lands until October 4, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Please submit comments to: Field Manager, BLM Las Vegas 
Field Office, 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130-2301.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Liebhauser, (702) 515-5088.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to eight applications submitted 
by the Clark County School District, the BLM has examined and found 
suitable for classification for lease or subsequent conveyance for 
recreational or public purposes under the provisions of the R&PP Act, 
as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). These eight parcels of land are in 
the Las Vegas Valley and are classified accordingly and described 
below:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

    (1) Middle school (N-79952):

T. 19 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 18, N\1/2\SW\1/4\NE\1/4\.

    The area described contains 20 acres.
    General location: northwestern part of valley southwest of the 
intersection of Gilcrease Avenue and Tee Pee Lane.

    (2) Elementary school (N-79953):

T. 22 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 14, E\1/2\SW\1/4\NE\1/4\SW\1/4\, W\1/2\SE\1/4\NE\1/4\SW\1/
4\, and SE\1/4\SE\1/4\NE\1/4\SW\1/4\.

    The area described contains 12.5 acres.
    General location: southwestern part of valley northwest of the 
intersection of Torrey Pines Drive and Ford Avenue.

    (3) Middle school (N-79957):

T. 23 S., R. 61 E.
    Sec. 4, lots 6 and 7, and SW\1/4\NW\1/4\NE\1/4\.

    The area described contains 19.65 acres.
    General location: southern part of the valley southeast of the 
intersection of Starr Avenue and Gilespie Street.

    (4) Middle school (N-80959):

T. 22 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 24, W\1/2\NE\1/4\SE\1/4\.

    The area described contains 20 acres.
    General location: southwestern part of the valley southeast of 
the intersection of Serene Avenue and Edmond Street.

    (5) Elementary school (N-80961):

T. 22 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 24, E\1/2\SW\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, NW\1/4\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/
4\, and E\1/2\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\.

    The area described contains 12.5 acres.
    General location: southwestern part of the valley generally 
northeast of the intersection of Jones Boulevard and Richmar Avenue.

    (6) Elementary school (N-80963):

T. 22 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 36, E\1/2\NE\1/4\SE\1/4\SE\1/4\ and E\1/2\SE\1/4\SE\1/
4\SE\1/4\.
T. 22 S., R. 61 E.
    Sec. 31, W\1/2\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, W\1/2\SW\1/4\NW\1/
4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, W\1/2\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, and W\1/
2\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\.

    The area described contains 15 acres.

    Middle school

T. 22 S., R. 61 E.
    Sec. 31, E\1/2\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, E\1/
2\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, E\1/
2\SW\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\, 
and E\1/2\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\.

    The area described contains 35 acres.
    General location: southwestern part of the valley northeast of 
the intersection of Starr Avenue and Decatur Boulevard.

    (7) High school (N-80964):

T. 20 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 6, N\1/2\SW\1/4\SE\1/4\ and NE\1/4\SE\1/4\SW\1/4\SE\1/4\.
    The area described contains 22.5 acres.
    General location: northwestern part of the valley southeast of 
the intersection of Grand Canyon Drive and Hickam Avenue.

    (8) High school (N-80966):

T. 22 S., R. 60 E.
    Sec. 28, SW\1/4\NE\1/4\ and NW\1/4\SE\1/4\SE\1/4\.
    The area described contains 50 acres.
    General location: southwestern part of the valley northeast of 
the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Cimarron Road.
    The areas described above aggregate approximately 207.15 acres 
in Clark County, Nevada.

    The lands are not required for any Federal purpose. The lease or 
conveyance is in conformance with the BLM Las Vegas Resource Management 
Plan (RMP) dated October 5, 1998. The RMP has been reviewed and it has 
been determined the proposed action is in conformance with the land use 
plan decision LD-1. The lease or conveyance, when issued, will be 
subject to the provisions of the R&PP Act and applicable regulations of 
the Secretary of the Interior and will contain the following 
reservations to the United States:
    1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches and canals constructed by the 
authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945); 
and
    2. All minerals together with the right to prospect for, mine and 
remove such deposits from the same under applicable law and such 
regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe.
    The lease/conveyance will be subject to:
    (1) Valid and existing rights.
    (2) N-79952--(a) A right-of-way for water distribution system 
purposes granted to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, its successors 
or assigns, by right-of-way N-77494, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 
1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (b) A right-of-way for road, drainage, and sewer pipeline purposes 
granted to the City of Las Vegas, its successors or assigns, by right-
of-way N-76605, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 
43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (c) A right-of-way for road, drainage, and sewer pipeline purposes 
granted to the City of Las Vegas, its successors or assigns, by right-
of-way N-76812, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 
43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (d) A right-of-way for underground telephone facility purposes 
granted to the Central Telephone Company, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-76336, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (e) A right-of-way for underground power distribution line purposes 
granted to the Nevada Power Company,

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its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-76130, pursuant to the Act 
of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (f) A right-of-way for underground telephone facility purposes 
granted to the Central Telephone Company, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-75583, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761; and
    (g) A right-of-way for a water distribution system purposes granted 
to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-62751, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761.
    (3) N-79953--there are no existing encumbrances.
    (4) N-79957--(a) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes 
granted to Clark County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-
76983, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 
U.S.C. 1761;
    (b) A right-of-way for underground water pipeline purposes granted 
to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-76313, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (c) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes granted to Clark 
County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-76131, pursuant to 
the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (d) A right-of-way for sewer pipeline purposes granted to the Clark 
County Water Reclamation District, its successors or assigns, by right-
of-way N-75027, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 
43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (e) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes granted to Clark 
County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-63015, pursuant to 
the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (f) A right-of-way for underground power distribution line purposes 
granted to the Nevada Power Company, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-54967, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761; and
    (g) A right-of-way for underground telephone facility purposes 
granted to the Central Telephone Company, its successors or assigns, 
and Nevada Power Company, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-
30971, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 
U.S.C. 1761.
    (5) N-80959--(a) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes 
granted to Clark County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-
75197, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 
U.S.C. 1761;
    (b) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes granted to Clark 
County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-59342, pursuant to 
the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761; and
    (c) A right-of-way for underground telephone facility purposes 
granted to the Central Telephone Company, its successors or assigns, 
and Nevada Power Company, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-
27608, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 
U.S.C. 1761.
    (6) N-80961--(a) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes 
granted to Clark County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-
80627, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 
U.S.C. 1761; and
    (b) A right-of-way for above and underground power facility 
purposes granted to the Nevada Power Company, its successors or 
assigns, by right-of-way N-81386, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 
1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761.
    (7) N-80963--(a) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes 
granted to Clark County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-
65870, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 
U.S.C. 1761.
    (8) N-80964--(a) A right-of-way for underground water pipeline 
purposes granted to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, its successors 
or assigns, by right-of-way N-60844, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 
1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (b) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes granted to Clark 
County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-46505, pursuant to 
the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (c) A right-of-way for underground distribution line purposes 
granted to the Nevada Power Company, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-60562, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (d) A right-of-way for road and drainage purposes granted to Clark 
County, its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-60735, pursuant to 
the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761; and
    (e) A right-of-way for underground telephone facility purposes 
granted to the Central Telephone Company, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-66793, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761.
    (9) N-80966--(a) A right-of-way for natural gas pipeline purposes 
granted to the Southwest Gas Corporation, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-77953, pursuant to the Act of February 25, 1920, 41 
Stat. 0437, 30 U.S.C. 185 sec. 28;
    (b) A right-of-way for sewer system purposes granted to the Clark 
County Water Reclamation District, its successors or assigns, by right-
of-way N-77199, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 
43 U.S.C. 1761;
    (c) A right-of-way for underground water pipeline purposes granted 
to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, its successors or assigns, by 
right-of-way N-77507, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761; and
    (d) A right-of-way for drainage purposes granted to Clark County, 
its successors or assigns, by right-of-way N-77084, pursuant to the Act 
of October 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761.
    Additional detailed information concerning this action is available 
for review at the BLM Las Vegas Field Office.
    On August 20, 2007, the above described land will be segregated 
from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, 
including the general mining laws, except for lease or conveyance under 
the R&PP Act, leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and disposal 
under the mineral material disposal laws.
    Classification Comments: Interested parties may submit comments 
involving the suitability of the land for R&PP sites. Comments on the 
classification are restricted to whether the land is physically suited 
for the proposal, whether the use will maximize the future use or uses 
of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and 
zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs.
    Application Comments: Comments, including names and addresses of 
respondents, will be available for public review. Interested parties 
may submit comments regarding the specific use proposed in the 
applications and plans of development, whether the BLM followed proper 
administrative procedures in reaching the decision to lease or convey 
under the R&PP Act, or any other factor not directly related to the 
suitability of the lands for public school sites. Facsimiles, telephone 
calls, and electronic mails are unacceptable means of notification. 
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other 
personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware 
that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we

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cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Any adverse comments 
will be reviewed by the BLM Nevada State Director who may sustain, 
vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse 
comments, the classification will become effective on October 19, 2007. 
The lands will not be available for lease or conveyance until after the 
classification becomes effective.

(Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5)

Mark R. Chatterton,
Assistant Field Manager, Non-Renewable Resources, Las Vegas, NV.
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