Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands for the 2023-2027 Off-Highway Vehicle Races in the Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special Recreation Management Area, Clark County, NV Publication: Federal Register Agency: Bureau of Land Management Byline: Bruce Sillitoe Date: 1 November 2023 Subjects: American Government , Off-Road Racing

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 210 (Wednesday, November 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75020-75021]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24102]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[BLM_NV_FRN_MO4500173719]


Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands for the 2023-2027 
Off-Highway Vehicle Races in the Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special 
Recreation Management Area, Clark County, NV

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Temporary closure.

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SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closures of 
certain public lands under its administration in Clark County, NV. 
These temporary closures are being made in the interest of public 
safety for the SNORE 250, Mint 400, and Legacy Battleground Off-Highway 
Vehicle (OHV) races in the Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special Recreation 
Management Area (SRMA). The events will individually take place for 
one-day and two-day periods between the months of December to March 
from 2023 through 2027. The temporary closures are needed to limit 
access to the race area and minimize the risk of potential collisions 
with spectators and racers during the events.

DATES: The temporary closures will go into effect during the official 
permitted running of the SNORE 250, Mint 400, and Legacy Battleground 
OHV races. The SNORE 250 and Legacy Battleground OHV races are one-day 
races, and the Mint 400 takes place over a two-day period. The races 
occur between the months of December to March each year from 2023-2027. 
The closure dates will be listed on www.blm.gov/nevada at least 30 days 
prior to each event.

ADDRESSES: The temporary closure order and map of the 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/nevada. These materials will also be posted at the access point of Jean 
Dry Lake and the surrounding areas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Braden Yardley, Outdoor Recreation 
Planner, (702) 515-5089, or byardley@blm.gov. 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: 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 and prevent 
unnecessary environmental degradation during the official permitted 
running of the SNORE 250, Mint 400, and Legacy Battleground OHV races.
    The public lands affected by this closure are described as follows:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 25 S., R. 59 E.,
    Sec. 23, those portions of the S\1/2\ lying southeasterly of the 
southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State Route 604, excepting 
CC-0360;
    Sec. 24, excepting CC-0360;
    Sec. 25;
    Sec. 26, E\1/2\, excepting CC-0360;
    Sec. 35, lots 4, 5, and 10, excepting CC-0360, and E\1/2\;
    Sec. 36.
T. 26 S., R. 59 E.,
    Sec. 1;
    Sec. 2, lots 1 and 2, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\;
    Secs. 11 thru 14;
    Sec. 22, lot 1, excepting CC-0360, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NE\1/
4\, excepting CC-0360, and SE\1/4\;
    Secs. 23 thru 26;
    Sec. 27, lots 4, 5, and 8, excepting CC-0360, NE\1/4\, SE\1/
4\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 34, lot 1, excepting CC-0360, NE\1/4\, NE\1/4\NW\1/4\, and 
SE\1/4\;
    Secs. 35 and 36.
T. 27 S., R. 59 E.,
    Secs. 1 and 2;
    Secs. 3 and 4, excepting CC-0360;
    Sec. 5, those portions of the E\1/2\ lying easterly of the 
easterly right-of-way boundary of State Route 604;
    Sec. 9, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\, excepting CC-0360 and W\1/2\SW\1/4\;
    Sec. 10, N\1/2\NE\1/4\, SE\1/4\NE\1/4\, and N\1/2\NW\1/4\;
    Secs. 11 thru 17 and secs. 21 thru 24.
T. 24 S., R. 60 E.,
    Sec. 13;
    Sec. 14, NE\1/4\, those portions of the NW\1/4\NW\1/4\ lying 
southeasterly of the southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State 
Route 604, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, and S\1/2\;
    Sec. 15, those portions of the SE\1/4\NW\1/4\ and S\1/2\ lying 
southeasterly of the southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State 
Route 604;
    Sec. 16, those portions of the SE\1/4\SE\1/4\ lying 
southeasterly of the southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State 
Route 604;
    Sec. 20, those portions of the SE\1/4\SE\1/4\ lying 
southeasterly of the southeasterly

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right-of-way boundary of State Route 604;
    Sec. 21, those portions lying southeasterly of the southeasterly 
right-of-way boundary of State Route 604;
    Secs. 22 thru 28;
    Sec. 29, those portions of the NE\1/4\ and S\1/2\ lying 
southeasterly of the southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State 
Route 604;
    Sec. 31, those portions of the E\1/2\ lying southeasterly of the 
southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State Route 604, excepting 
CC-0360;
    Sec. 32, those portions lying southeasterly of the southeasterly 
right-of-way boundary of State Route 604;
    Secs. 33 thru 36.
T. 25 S., R. 60 E., those portions lying southeasterly of the 
southeasterly right-of-way boundary of State Route 604, excepting 
CC-0360.
T. 26 S., R. 60 E.,
    Secs. 1 thru 24 and secs. 27 thru 34.
T. 27 S., R. 60 E.,
    Secs. 3 thru 10 and secs. 13 thru 24.
T. 24 S., R. 61 E.,
    Secs. 16 thru 21 and secs. 28 thru 33.
T. 25 S., R. 61 E.,
    Secs. 4 thru 9, Secs. 16 thru 21, and secs. 28 thru 33.
T. 26 S., R. 61 E.,
    Secs. 6 and 7;
    Sec. 8, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\ and NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, excepting those 
portions affected by Public Law 107-282.

    The area described contains 106,786 acres, more or less, according 
to the BLM National PLSS CadNSDI and the official plats of the surveys 
of the said land on file 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 the Jean Dry Lake and is bordered by Hidden Valley to the 
north, the McCullough Mountains to the east, the California State line 
to the south and Nevada State Route 604 to the west. 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 
for individual 1-day and 2-day periods during the official permitted 
running of the SNORE 250, Mint 400, and Legacy Battleground OHV races 
to all vehicles and personnel except law enforcement, emergency 
vehicles, event personnel, event participants, and ticketed spectators. 
Access routes leading to the closed area will be posted as ``closure 
ahead''. No vehicle stopping or parking in the closed area except for 
designated areas will be permitted. Event participants and spectators 
are required to remain within designated pit and spectator 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 of and/or consuming any alcoholic beverage by 
any person under 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 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, for example, all-terrain vehicles 
(ATV), motorcycles, utility terrain vehicles (UTV), golf carts, and any 
off-highway vehicle (OHV), 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, barricade, fence, or traffic control barrier or 
device.
     Failing to maintain control of a vehicle to avoid danger 
to persons, property, resources, 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 BLM 
employees, contractors, or agents engaged in official duties; any 
Federal, State, or local officer, member of an organized rescue or 
firefighting force engaged in fire, emergency, or law enforcement 
activities; public utility employees engaged in emergency repair; or 
vehicles owned by or contracted by the United States, the State of 
Nevada, or Clark County. The closure restrictions also do not apply to 
vehicles under permit for operation by event staff, contractors, and 
festival participants. 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.)

Bruce Sillitoe,
Field Manager, Las Vegas Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2023-24102 Filed 10-31-23; 8:45 am]
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