United StatesOrder rescinds extra off-road vehicle rules on federal lands
Signed May 29, 2026, the order rescinds two earlier off-road vehicle directives and tells agencies to revisit related federal-land rules.
What it does
Two earlier orders on off-road vehicle use on federal lands are rescinded, but agencies keep their separate powers and duties under other laws.
Several federal agencies must begin rulemakings to rescind or revise regulations adopted under the two rescinded orders; those changes still must follow law and available funding.
Argument forRevising the rules could make some remote federal lands easier to reach for recreation, maintenance, energy, or timber work.
Argument againstRemoving the two directives could leave agencies with less specific guidance for limiting wildlife, habitat, noise, and scenic impacts from off-road vehicles.
More detail
The President rescinds the two earlier executive orders. The rescinded orders governed off-road vehicle use on federal lands, roads, and trails. The order does not limit powers or duties that agencies receive from other laws. Implementation must follow applicable law and available funding. The rescission was ordered on May 29, 2026.
The Secretaries of War, the Interior, and Agriculture, the Tennessee Valley Authority board, and other relevant agency heads must begin rulemakings. The rulemakings cover regulations adopted to carry out Executive Orders 11644 and 11989. The resulting rule changes must comply with applicable law. Implementation is subject to available funding. The order directs agencies to initiate the rulemakings after the order is issued and sets no completion deadline.
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History
- 2026
- Jun 3Published in the Federal RegisterPublished
- May 29Signed by President Donald TrumpSigned
Environment & EnergyTransportationGovernment & Ethics