[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 5, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 28593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14076]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[NV-050-96-1220-00]


Temporary Occupancy and Camping Closure on Certain Public Lands 
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas District

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior.

ACTION: Temporary occupancy and camping closure on selected public 
lands in Clark County, Nevada.

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SUMMARY: The District Manager of the Las Vegas District announces a 
temporary occupancy and camping closure on selected public lands under 
its administration.
    The increase in population and growth in employment in the Las 
Vegas area has attracted many short term and transient residents and 
workers. Many of these individuals set up residence on public lands 
under the guise of ``camping''. The existing 14 day stay limit has not 
been effective in correcting this situation. This problem is 
particularly prone to occur on public lands along State Highway 160. 
Trash accumulations and human refuse are impacting public lands. This 
action is being taken to help ensure public safety, prevent unnecessary 
environmental degradation and prevent long-term occupancy of public 
lands.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The closure will be effective June 19, 1996. It will 
remain in effect until final action is taken to establish closures, 
restrictions, and/or supplementary rules to implement the Resource 
Management Plan currently under consideration for the Stateline 
Resource Area, Las Vegas District.

CLOSURE AREA: Public lands within one mile of State Highway 160, from 
State Highway 160's intersection with Interstate 15 westward to the 
boundary of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA); 
and within one mile of State Highway 159 from its junction with State 
Highway 160 west to the RRCNCA boundary. These lands all fall within 
Township 22 South, Ranges 59, 60, and 61 E, Mount Diablo Meridian.
    Exceptions to the closure are: Camping locations which may be 
designated by the Las Vegas District Manager for overnight use. Such 
designations may be by the posting of appropriate signs, by publication 
in the Federal Register, or be made available to the public by such 
other means as deemed most appropriate by the authorized officer.
    Closure Restrictions: Unless otherwise authorized, within the 
closure area no person shall:
    a. Camp or engage in camping.
    b. Park, stop, or stand personal property, whether attended or 
unattended, continuously for more than 4 hours.
    c. Park any vehicle in violation of posted restrictions, or in such 
a manner as to obstruct or impede normal or emergency traffic movement, 
create a safety hazard, or endanger any person, property, or natural 
feature. Vehicles so parked are subject to citation, and to removal and 
impoundment at the owner's expense.
    d. Take, drive, or operate any vehicle through, around, or beyond a 
restrictive sign, barricade, fence, or traffic control barrier or 
device.
    e. Fail to follow orders or directions of an authorized officer 
relating to this closure order.
    f. Obstruct, resist, or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer, 
or fail to follow their orders or directions, relating to this closure 
order.
Definitions
    ``Camp'' or ``camping'' means the erecting of a tent or shelter, 
preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, or the 
parking of a vehicle, motor vehicle, motor home, or trailer for the 
apparent purpose of sleeping or overnight occupancy.
    ``Personal property'' includes bicycles, vehicles whether propelled 
by living or non-living power sources, motor vehicles, trailers, tents, 
campers, pets, and livestock.
    Maps depicting the area affected by this closure order are 
available for public inspection at the Las Vegas District Office, 
Bureau of Land Management.
    This closure order is issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. 
Violation of any of the terms, conditions, or restrictions contained 
within this closure order may subject the violator to citation or 
arrest, with the penalty of fine or imprisonment as specified by law.

for further information contact: Dave Wolf, Recreation Manager; or 
Randolph August, District Ranger; at the Bureau of Land Management, Las 
Vegas District Office, 4765 W. Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89108, 
telephone (702) 647-5000.

    Dated: May 21, 1996.
Michael F. Dwyer,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 96-14076 Filed 6-4-96; 8:45 am]
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