[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20457-20458]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07422]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLNVS01000 L5105.0000.EA0000 LVRCF220 22X MO#4500160529]


Notice of Temporary Closures of Public Lands for the 2022 
Laughlin Off-Highway Vehicle Races, Clark County, NV

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Temporary closures.

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SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closures of 
certain public lands under its administration. The off-highway vehicle 
(OHV) race area in Laughlin, Nevada, is used by OHV recreationists, and 
the temporary closures are needed to limit access to the race area and 
to minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators and racers 
during two events: The 2022 Laughlin Desert Classic and the 2022 
Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts (SNORE) Laughlin Race.

DATES: The temporary closure for the 2022 Laughlin Desert Classic will 
take effect at 12:01 a.m. on October 22, 2022, and will remain in 
effect until 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2022. The temporary closure for 
the 2022 SNORE Laughlin Race will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on December 
10, 2022, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on December 11, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: The temporary closure order, communications plan, and map of 
the temporary closure area for each event 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 surrounding 
areas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenna Giddens, Outdoor Recreation 
Planner, (702) 515-5156, or [email protected]. Individuals in the United 
States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech 
disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United 
States should use the relay services offered within their country to 
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action is being taken to help ensure 
public safety during the official permitted running of the 2022 
Laughlin Desert Classic and 2022 SNORE Laughlin Off-Highway Vehicle 
Races. The public lands affected by this closure are described as 
follows:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 32 S., R. 66 E.,
    Sec. 8, lots 2 thru 33;
    Sec. 9;
    Sec. 10, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, and S\1/2\;
    Sec. 11, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, and S\1/2\;
    Sec. 14;
    Sec. 15, E\1/2\;
    Sec. 16, N\1/2\, SW\1/4\, and N\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 17, lots 1 thru 8, lots 21 thru 25, and lots 30 thru 44.

    The area described contains 4521.97 acres, according to the 
official plats of the surveys of the said lands on file with the BLM.
    The temporary closures will be posted to roads leading into the 
public lands to notify the public of the closures for these events. The 
closures area includes State Route 163 to the north, T. 32 S. R. 66 E 
sections 8 and 17 to the west; private and State land in T. 32 S. R. 66 
E sections 20, 21, 22, and 23; and is bracketed by Bruce Woodbury Drive 
to the south and southwest and Thomas Edison Drive 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 will be signed to indicate a closure 
ahead. 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 BLM will enforce the following restrictions for the duration of 
the closure to ensure the public safety of participants and spectators. 
Unless otherwise authorized, the following activities within the 
closure area are prohibited:
     Camping;
     Possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage by a 
person under the age of 21 years;
     Discharging or use of firearms or other weapons;
     Possession or discharging of fireworks;
     Allowing any pet or other animal in one's 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 that is not legally registered 
for street and highway operation (e.g., All Terrain Vehicles, 
motorcycles, Utility Terrain Vehicles, golf carts, and any OHV, 
including operation of such a vehicle in spectator viewing areas);

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     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; and
     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 the 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)

Shonna Dooman,
Field Manager--Las Vegas Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2022-07422 Filed 4-6-22; 8:45 am]
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