Notice2023-15376
Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands for the 2024-2027 L'Étape Las Vegas by Tour de France, Bicycle Event, Clark County, Nevada
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Published
July 20, 2023
Effective
May 5, 2024
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentLand Management Bureau
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46807-46808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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: <a href="https://www.blm.gov">https://www.blm.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Sorom, Outdoor Recreation
Planner, (702) 515-5353, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b1008140914163b191716551c140d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0cbd3cfd2cfcde0c2cccd8ec7cfd6">[email protected]</span></a>. 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:
<bullet> Public access to the Visitor Center within the closure
area.
<bullet> Public use of Visitor Center restrooms.
<bullet> Public use of parking areas and restrooms within the
closure area.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> 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]
BILLING CODE 4331-21-P
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