Public Lands Access Restoration Act

This bill would make roads and trails designated for motorized use on Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands presumed open to motorized vehicles, such as ATVs, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles. The agencies could restrict motorized access only if clear and convincing evidence shows a need for resource protection or public safety, and only with posted signs, updated maps, public notice, a 30-day comment period, and review at least every 5 years. The agencies would have to accept public proposals for new or added motorized roads and trails at any time. Proposals to convert administrative or closed roads into motorized trails would have to be considered within 90 days. Roads and trails in congressionally designated wilderness areas and national parks would not be covered.

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Sponsors

• Jeff Crank Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors