[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 13, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 18044] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-9094] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-033-99-1230-00-OHV1] Temporary Closure of Public Lands: Nevada, Carson City District
Agency
Bureau of Land Management, Interior Department.
Action
Temporary closure of affected public lands in Lyon, Storey, Churchill, Carson, Douglas, Mineral and Washoe Counties on and adjacent to Off Highway Vehicle race course routes. Races are conducted at various times from May through November, 1999: 1. May 8 & 9, 1999: Virginia City Grand Prix--Permit Number NV-030- 99504A. 2. May 30, 1999: Yerington 300 Desert Race--Permit Number NV-030- 96510A. 3. June 6, 1999: Hungry Valley ORV Area--Permit Number NV-030- 99028. 4. August 7, 1999: Top Gun Desert Race--Permit Number NV-030- 96510B. 5. October 1, 1999: Vegas to Reno OHV Race--Permit Number (Pending). 6.October 31, 1999: Wassuks Motorcycle Race--Permit Number (Pending). 7. November 14, 1999: Dead Camels Race--Permit Number NV-030- 99504B. 8. November 28, 1999: Prison Hill ORV Area--Permit Number (Pending).
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Summary
The Assistant Manager, Non-Renewable Resources announces the temporary closure of selected public lands under her administration. This action is taken to provide for public safety and to protect adjacent resources.
EFFECTIVE DATES: Listed above. Events may be cancelled or rescheduled.
For Further Information Contact
Fran Hull, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Carson City District, Bureau of Land Management, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, Nevada 89701, Telephone: (775) 885-6161.
Supplementary Information
Bureau lands to be closed to public use include the width and length of those roads and trails identified as the race route by colorful flagging and directional arrows attached to wooden stakes. A map of each closure area may be obtained at the contact address. The event permittees are required to clearly mark and monitor the event routes during the closure periods. Closure period is from 6:00 a.m. race day until race finish. Spectator and support vehicles may be driven on open roads only and may observe the races from safe locations as directed by event and BLM officials.
Exemptions: Closure restrictions do not apply to race officials, medical/rescue, law enforcement and agency personnel monitoring the event. Authority: 43 CFR 8364 and 43 CFR 8372. Penalty: 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 USC 3571, or both.
Dated: March 31, 1999. Margaret L. Jensen, Assistant Manager, Non-renewable Resources. [FR Doc. 99-9094 Filed 4-12-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-M