Environment
Removing Unnecessary And Counterproductive Restrictions On Access To Federal Lands
Rescinds old off-road vehicle orders for easier access to federal lands.
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Eliminates half-century-old rules that restricted off-road vehicle use on public lands, aiming to expand access and simplify land management.
What the order does
- Revokes Executive Orders 11644 (1972) and 11989 (1977) regulating off-road vehicle use on federal lands.
- Directs agencies to repeal or revise related regulations.
- Enables new designations for off-road vehicle use under existing federal laws instead of previous executive criteria.
Who it affects
- Agencies managing federal lands (Interior, Agriculture, etc.).
- Off-road vehicle users.
- Outdoor recreation groups.
- Energy, timber, and utility industries operating on federal land.
Context
Prior criteria for limiting off-road vehicle use were considered vague and impeded land access without clear environmental gains.