83 FR 50119 - Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Land in Clark County, NV

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 193 (October 4, 2018)

The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration in Clark County, NV. This temporary closure is being made in the interest of public safety in relation to the authorized 2018 Rise Lantern Festival. This temporary closure controls access to multiple points of entry to the festival located on the Jean Dry Lake bed in order to minimize the risk of vehicle collisions with festival participants and workers. The temporary closure also ensures adequate time to conduct clean-up of the festival location.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 193 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50119-50120]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21650]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLNVS01000 L5105.0000.EA0000 LVRCF1806160 241A 18X; MO# 4500125059]


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

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of temporary closure.

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SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of 
certain public lands under its administration in Clark County, NV. This 
temporary closure is being made in the interest of public safety in 
relation to the authorized 2018 Rise Lantern Festival. This temporary 
closure controls access to multiple points of entry to the festival 
located on the Jean Dry Lake bed in order to minimize the risk of 
vehicle collisions with festival participants and workers. The 
temporary closure also ensures adequate time to conduct clean-up of the 
festival location.

DATES: The temporary closure takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on October 5, 
2018, and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 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 Jean Dry Lake Bed 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 selected public lands under its administration. 
This action is being taken to help ensure public safety and prevent 
unnecessary environmental degradation during the official Special 
Recreation Permit of the 2018 Rise Lantern Festival. The public lands 
affected by this temporary closure are described as follows:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 24 S., R. 60 E.,
    Sec. 21, that portion lying easterly and southerly of the 
easterly and southerly right-of-way boundary of State Route 604;
    Sec. 22;
    Secs. 27 thru 28;
    Sec. 29, and 32 that portion lying easterly and southerly of the 
easterly and southerly right-of-way boundary of State Route 604;
    Secs. 33, and 34.
T. 25 S., R. 60 E.,
    Sec. 2, W1/2;
    Secs. 3 thru 5;
    Secs. 8 thru 10;
    Sec. 11, W1/2;
    Sec. 14, W1/2;
    Secs. 15 thru 17.

    Roads leading into the public lands under the temporary closure 
will be posted to notify the public of the temporary closure. The 
temporary closure area includes the Jean Dry Lake Bed and is bordered 
by Hidden Valley to the east, the Sheep Mountain to the southwest, and 
the right-of-way boundary of State Route 604. Under the authority of 
Section 303(a) of the Federal Lands Policy and Management Act of 1976 
(43 U.S.C. 1733(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, and ticketed festival participants. Access 
routes leading to the temporarily closed area are closed to vehicles. 
No vehicle stopping or parking in the closed area except for designated 
parking areas will be permitted. Festival participants are required to 
remain within designated spectator areas only.
    The following restrictions will be in effect for the duration of 
the temporary closure to ensure public safety of festival participants. 
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, or 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 any off-highway vehicle 
(OHV) and Golf Carts within the closure area, except along designated 
event routes to and from entrance/exit points and parking areas; or 
designated event vehicles and official vehicles.
     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.
    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

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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. 2018-21650 Filed 10-3-18; 8:45 am]
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