[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46807-46808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15376]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[BLM_NV_FRN_MO4500171208]


Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands for the 2024-2027 
L'[Eacute]tape Las Vegas by Tour de France, Bicycle Event, Clark 
County, Nevada

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of temporary closure of public lands.

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SUMMARY: The Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary 
closure of certain public lands under its administration. The Red Rock 
Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas, Nevada, is used by 
public recreationists, and a temporary closure is needed on the 13-mile 
Scenic Drive and associated facilities to limit access to the area for 
the annual 2024 through 2027 L'[Eacute]tape Las Vegas by Tour de France 
bicycle event for safety purposes in order to minimize the risk of 
potential collisions between the public and participants during the 
event.

DATES: This is a four-year, one-day- per-year event occurring on the 
first Sunday in May starting May 5, 2024, and ending on May 2, 2027. 
The temporary closure for the 2024 L'[Eacute]tape Las Vegas event will 
go into effect at 6:00 a.m. (all times Pacific) on May 5, 2024, and 
will remain in effect until 1:00 p.m. on May 5, 2024. The temporary 
closure for the 2025 L'[Eacute]tape Las Vegas event will go into effect 
at 6:00 a.m. on May 4, 2025, and will remain in effect until 1:00 p.m. 
on May 4, 2025. The temporary closure for the 2026 L'[Eacute]tape Las 
Vegas event will go into effect at 6:00 a.m. on May 3, 2026, and will 
remain in effect until 1:00 p.m. on May 3, 2026. The temporary closure 
for the 2027 L'[Eacute]tape Las Vegas event will go into effect at 6:00 
a.m. on May 2, 2027, and will remain in effect until 1:00 p.m. on May 
2, 2027.

ADDRESSES: The temporary closure order and map of the temporary closure 
area for each event will be posted at the

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BLM Las Vegas Field Office, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, 
Nevada 89130; Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 3205 State 
Highway 159, Las Vegas, Nevada 89161; Red Rock Canyon National 
Conservation Area Campground, 3293 Moenkopi Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 
89161; Red Spring Picnic Area in Calico Basin along Calico Basin Road; 
Cowboy Trails Parking Area at Mile Marker 11 on Nevada State Route 159; 
Red Rock Canyon Dedication Overlook Parking Area at Mile Marker 10 on 
Nevada State Route 159; and on the BLM website: https://www.blm.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Sorom, Outdoor Recreation 
Planner, (702) 515-5353, 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 2024-2027 
L'[Eacute]tape Las Vegas by Tour de France event. The public lands 
affected by this closure are described as follows:

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area--13 Mile Scenic Loop Drive

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 20 S., R. 58 E.,
    Sec. 33, SE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 34, NE\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\, NE\1/4\SW\1/4\, S\1/2\SW\1/4\, 
and NE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 35, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\, W\1/2\SW\1/4\, SE\1/4\SW\1/4\, and S\1/
2\SE\1/4\.
T. 21 S., R. 58 E.,
    Sec. 1, lots 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 20, and 21;
    Sec. 2, lots 1 and 2;
    Sec. 3, lot 4, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\, W\1/2\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\SW\1/
4\;
    Sec. 4, lots 1 and 2, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, and NE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 10, NE\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\, NE\1/4\SW\1/4\, and S\1/2\SW\1/
4\;
    Sec. 12, E\1/2\NE\1/4\ and E\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 14, W\1/2\SW\1/4\ and SE\1/4\SW\1/4\;
    Sec. 15, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, N\1/2\NW\1/4\, SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, and NE\1/
4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 23, W\1/2\NE\1/4\ and E\1/2\NW\1/4\.
T. 21 S., R. 59 E.,
    Sec. 7, lot 4.

    The area described contains 2,596.22 acres, according to the 
official plats of the surveys of the said lands on file with the Bureau 
of Land Management (BLM). This description lists each of the component 
lots and aliquot parts that contain a portion of the 13-mile Scenic 
Drive. The net acreage of the roadway for the 13-mile Scenic Drive is 
approximately 39 acres.
    The temporary closure will be posted on roads leading to the public 
lands to notify the public of the closure for each event. The closure 
area includes Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Drive, 
adjacent parking lots, the Visitor Center, and Entrance Station. 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 BLM personnel. 
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 are required to remain within designated areas only, and 
public spectators are not allowed on the event route.
    The BLM will enforce the following restrictions for the duration of 
the closure to ensure the safety of the public, event participants, and 
personnel. Unless otherwise authorized, the following activities within 
the closure area are prohibited:
     Public access to the Visitor Center within the closure 
area.
     Public use of Visitor Center restrooms.
     Public use of parking areas and restrooms within the 
closure area.
     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.
    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.)

Catrina M. Williams,
Field Manager--Red Rock/Sloan Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2023-15376 Filed 7-19-23; 8:45 am]
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