Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands for the 2021 Mint 400, 2022 SNORE 250, and 2022 Mint 400 in Clark County, Nevada

AGENCY:

Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION:

Notice of intent for temporary closure of public lands.

SUMMARY:

The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration. The race area in the Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special Recreation Management Area is used by off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreationists, and the temporary closure is needed to limit their access to the race area and to minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators and racers during the 2021 Mint 400, the 2022 SNORE 250, and the 2022 Mint 400 Races.

DATES:

The temporary closure for the 2021 Mint 400 will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on December 3, 2021, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on December 4, 2021. The temporary closure for the 2022 SNORE 250 will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 12, 2022, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on February 12, 2022. The temporary closure for the 2022 Mint 400 will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 11, 2022, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 12, 2022.

ADDRESSES:

The temporary closure order, communications plan, and map of the closure area will be posted at the Bureau of Land Management (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 points to the Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special Recreation Management Area.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jenna Giddens, Outdoor Recreation Planner, (702)515-5156, or email jgiddens@blm.gov. 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 certain public lands under its administration. This action is being taken to help ensure public safety during the official permitted running of the 2021 Mint 400, the 2022 SNORE 250, and the 2022 Mint 400 events.

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 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 approximately 106,786 acres, according to the BLM National Public Land Survey System 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 Bed 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 to all vehicles and personnel except law enforcement, emergency vehicles, event personnel, event participants, and ticketed spectators. Access routes leading to the closed area are closed to vehicles. 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 safety of participants and spectators. 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 the person'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 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 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)