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The National Park Service has issued a final rule to regulate motor vehicle use in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The rule requires permits for operating vehicles off designated roads in certain areas and allows the superintendent to create closures and restrictions. It designates specific routes and areas for off-road vehicles and sets noise and speed limits. The rule aims to protect natural resources while providing recreational opportunities, and it becomes effective on February 16, 2021, with some provisions starting on April 15, 2021.

The National Park Service is delaying the implementation of a rule concerning motor vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This decision follows a directive from President Donald J. Trump to temporarily halt new regulations for review. The rule, originally set to take effect on January 13, 2025, will now become effective on March 21, 2025. The delay allows further review and prevents any immediate public comments to encourage orderly regulation processes.

The National Park Service has finalized new regulations for motor vehicle use in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. These rules update the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs), including prohibiting certain vehicles from using specific roads to protect natural resources, cultural features, and improve visitor experiences. The regulations also address issues like lake access, by requiring closures of specific areas below certain water levels, and establish longer quiet hours in designated areas to reduce noise pollution. The rules result from settlements over previous legal challenges, aiming to balance recreation and conservation efforts in the park.

The National Park Service issued a correction to a rule originally published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2021, concerning motor vehicle use in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The correction specifies the effective date of the rule as February 16, 2021. Additionally, it clarifies that certain provisions regarding motor vehicle use and permit requirements will start on May 17, 2021. These corrections ensure accurate interpretation and application of the regulations.

The National Park Service has postponed the start date for a rule about motor vehicle use at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area because of legal challenges. This new rule, initially published on January 13, 2025, and delayed once until March 21, 2025, will now be on hold indefinitely while ongoing lawsuits are resolved. These legal challenges focus on the potential impact on state interests and school trust lands, and additional potential changes by Congress add further uncertainty. The postponement helps maintain clear regulations for the public and avoids unnecessary operational changes.