President Rescinds Two Executive Orders Governing Off-Road Vehicle Use on Federal Lands
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The White House issued an executive order rescinding two directives from the early 1970s that set criteria for where off-road vehicles can be used on federal lands. Executive Order 11644 and Executive Order 11989 required agencies to designate areas for vehicle use based on vague standards like minimizing wildlife harassment or noise conflicts.
Why it matters: This action removes specific presidential directives that previously guided how federal land managers designated off-road vehicle zones. While the immediate effect is limited to triggering agency reviews, the long-term result could be broader access for off-roading and resource extraction if agencies choose to loosen current restrictions during their rulemaking processes.
Who it affects
- Federal land management agencies, including the Department of Interior, Department of Agriculture, and Tennessee Valley Authority
This executive order was issued by the Executive Office of the President and published in the Federal Register; check the original document for full legal text and implementation details.
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document