[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 86 (Friday, May 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24307-24308]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9674]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NV-030-08-1232-EA-NV15; 8-08807; TAS: 14X5413]


Temporary Closure of Public Lands During Competitive Special 
Recreation Permitted Events on Public Lands Managed by the Carson City 
Field Office, Nevada

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will effect temporary 
closure of certain public lands in Lyon, Storey, Churchill, Carson, 
Douglas, Mineral, Washoe, and Nye counties at various dates and 
locations to provide for public and participant safety and to protect 
adjacent natural and cultural resources during the conduct of permitted 
special recreation events.

EFFECTIVE DATES: April through November 2008. Events may be canceled or 
rescheduled with short notice due to weather, sudden change in resource 
conditions, emergency actions, or at the discretion of the authorizing 
officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arthur Callan, (775) 885-6000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These closures (Closure Number: NV-030-08-
001) are authorized under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. This notice applies to 
public lands directly affected by and adjacent to competitive special 
events for which a BLM Special Recreation Permit (SRP) has been 
authorized. Examples of events include: motorized off-highway vehicle 
(OHV) races, mountain bike races; horse endurance rides and field dog 
trials. Race and ride events are conducted along dirt roads, trails, 
and washes approved for such use; field dog trials occur over specified 
acreages. One or more special events occur monthly from April through 
November. Unless otherwise posted, race closure periods are from 5 a.m. 
race day until race finish or until the event has cleared between 
affected check point locations. Closures may occupy 2 to 24 hour 
periods. The general public will be advised of event and closure 
specifics via on-the-ground signage, public letters, e-mail, or local 
newspaper notices. The public may call to confirm or discuss closures 
at anytime prior to an announced event date. Locations commonly used 
for permitted events include, but are not limited to:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

1. Lemmon Valley MX Area--Washoe County

T. 21 N., R.19 E., Sec. 8.

2. Hungry Valley Recreation Area--Washoe County

T. 20-24 N., R.18-21 E.

3. Pine Nut Mountains--Carson, Douglas and Lyon Counties

T. 11-16 N., R. 20-24 E.

4. Virginia City/Jumbo Areas--Storey and Washoe Counties

T.16-17 N., R. 20-21 E.

5. Yerington/Weeks Areas--Lyon County

T.12-16 N., R. 23-27 E.

6. Fallon Area (Including Sand Mountain)--Churchill County

T.14-18 N., R. 27-32 E.

7. Hawthorne Area--Mineral County

T. 5-14 N., R. 31\1/2\-36 E.

8. Vegas to Reno OHV Race Route: Nye, Mineral, Churchill, and Lyon 
Counties in the Vicinity of Highway 95 From South to North

    Marking and effect of closure: BLM lands to be temporarily closed 
to public use include the length, width and certain lands adjacent to 
those roads, trails or areas identified as the race route or event area 
by colorful flagging, chalk arrows in the dirt and directional arrows 
attached to wooden stakes. The authorized applicants or their 
representatives are authorized and required to post warning signs, 
control access to, and clearly mark the event routes and areas, common 
access roads and road crossings during closure periods. Spectator and 
support vehicles may be driven on open roads only. Spectators may 
observe motorized race events from specified locations (such as 
designated spectator, pit and check point areas) or as directed by 
event and agency officials.
    Other permitted and recreational uses generally affected by a 
temporary

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closure include: road and trail uses for livestock management and 
mineral exploration, utility maintenance, casual public land 
exploration, camping, hunting, or shooting of any kind of weapon 
including paint ball.
    Exceptions: Closure restrictions do not apply to event officials, 
medical/rescue, law enforcement, and agency personnel monitoring the 
events.
    Penalties: In accordance with the applicable provisions of 43 
U.S.C. 1733 any person failing to comply with the closure orders may be 
subject to imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or a fine in 
accordance with the applicable provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3571 or both.

    Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1 and 43 CFR, part 2930.

    Dated: April 14, 2008.
Donald T. Hicks,
Manager, Carson City Field Office.
 [FR Doc. E8-9674 Filed 5-1-08; 8:45 am]
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