[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 213 (Friday, November 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55200-55201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24018]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLNVS01000 L5105.0000.EA0000 LVRCF1806490 18X MO# 4500129489]


Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Land in Clark County, 
Nevada

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Temporary closure on public lands in Nevada.

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SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of 
certain public lands under its administration. The Off-Highway Vehicle 
(OHV) race area in Laughlin is used by OHV recreationists, and the 
temporary closure is needed to limit their access to the race area and 
to minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators and racers 
during the 2018 Rage at the River Off-Highway Vehicle Races.

DATES: The temporary closure for the 2018 Rage at the River will go 
into effect at 12:01 a.m. on December 8, 2018 and will remain in effect 
until 11:59 p.m. on December 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The temporary closure order, communications plan, and map of 
the temporary closure area will be posted at the BLM Las Vegas Field 
Office, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130 and on 
the BLM website: www.blm.gov. These materials will also be posted at 
the access point of the Laughlin race area and the surrounding areas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenny Kendrick, Outdoor Recreation 
Planner, (702) 515-5073. [email protected]. Persons who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay 
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during 
normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a 
week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You 
will receive a reply during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the 
temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration. 
This action is being taken to help ensure public safety during the 
official permitted running of the 2018 Rage at the River.
    The public lands affected by this closure are described as follows:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 32 S., R. 66 E.,
    sec. 8, NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, NW\1/4\, SW\1/4\, and 
SE\1/4\;
    sec. 9;
    sec. 10, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\;
    sec. 11, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\;
    sec. 14;
    sec. 15, E\1/2\;
    sec. 16, NE\1/4\, W\1/2\, and N\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    sec. 17, E\1/2\NE\1/4\, N\1/2\NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, SE\1/4\NW\1/
4\NE\1/4\, NE\1/4\SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, W\1/2\NE\1/
4\NW\1/4\, W\1/2\NW\1/4\, SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, S\1/2\.


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    The areas described aggregate 5,120 acres, according to the 
official plats of the surveys of the said lands, on fie with the BLM.

Roads leading into the public lands under the temporary closure will be 
posted to notify the public of the closure. The closure area includes 
State Route 163 to the north, T.32S., R.66E sections 8 and 17 to the 
west, Private and state land in T.32S., R.66E sections 20,21,22 and 23 
and is bracketed by Bruce Woodbury Dr. to the south and southwest, and 
Thomas Edison Dr. to the east. Under the authority of Section 303(a) of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 733(a)), 
43 CFR 8360.0-7 and 43 CFR 8364.1, the BLM will enforce the following 
rules in the area described above: The entire area as listed in the 
legal description above is closed to all vehicles and personnel except 
Law Enforcement, Emergency Vehicles, event personnel, event 
participants and spectators. Access routes leading to the closed area 
are closed to vehicles. No vehicle stopping or parking in the closed 
area except for designated parking areas will be permitted. Event 
participants and spectators are required to remain within designated 
areas only.
    The following restrictions will be in effect for the duration of 
the closure to ensure public safety of participants and spectators. 
Unless otherwise authorized, the following activities within the 
closure area are prohibited:
     Camping.
     Possession and/or consuming any alcoholic beverage unless 
the person has reached the age of 21 years.
     Discharging or use of firearms, other weapons.
     Possession and/or discharging of fireworks.
     Allowing any pet or other animal in their care to be 
unrestrained at any time. Animals must be on a leash or other restraint 
no longer than 3 feet.
     Operation of any vehicle including All Terrain Vehicles 
(ATV), motorcycles, Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV), golf carts, and any 
off-highway vehicle (OHV), which is not legally registered for street 
and highway operation, including operation of such a vehicle in 
spectator viewing areas.
     Parking any vehicle in violation of posted restrictions, 
or in such a manner as to obstruct or impede normal or emergency 
traffic movement or the parking of other vehicles, create a safety 
hazard, or endanger any person, property, or feature. Vehicles so 
parked are subject to citation, removal, and impoundment at the owner's 
expense.
     Operating a vehicle through, around or beyond a 
restrictive sign, recognizable barricade, fence, or traffic control 
barrier or device.
     Failing to maintain control of a vehicle to avoid danger 
to persons, property, or wildlife.
     Operating a motor vehicle without due care or at a speed 
greater than 25 mph. Signs and maps directing the public to designated 
spectator areas will be provided by the event sponsor.
    Exceptions: Temporary closure restrictions do not apply to 
activities conducted under contract with the BLM, agency personnel 
monitoring the event, or activities conducted under an approved plan of 
operation. Authorized users must have, in their possession, a written 
permit or contract from BLM signed by the authorized officer.
    Enforcement: Any person who violates this temporary closure may be 
tried before a United States Magistrate and fined in accordance with 18 
U.S.C. 3571, imprisoned no more than 12 months under 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) 
and 43 CFR 8360.0-7, or both. In accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1-7, State 
or local officials may also impose penalties for violations of Nevada 
law.

(Authority: 43 CFR 8360.0-7 and 8364.1)

Gayle Marrs-Smith,
Field Manager--Las Vegas Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2018-24018 Filed 11-1-18; 8:45 am]
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