Historic Roadways Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
The Historic Roadways Protection Act prevents the Department of the Interior from using federal funds to finalize or implement travel management plans in specific areas of Utah until legal disputes regarding historical roads on public land are resolved. It specifically restricts funding for plans related to the Henry Mountains, Dinosaur, Book Cliffs, Nine Mile Canyon, San Rafael Swell, Dolores River, Trail Canyon, Paunsaugunt, and other designated travel management areas. This measure is tied to the outcome of lawsuits filed by Utah and various counties against the Bureau of Land Management concerning the rights-of-way for these historical roads.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of federal funds to finalize or implement travel management plans in Utah.
- Applies until the Secretary of the Interior certifies that all R.S. 2477 cases have been adjudicated.
- Specifically targets travel management areas including Henry Mountains, Dinosaur, Book Cliffs, Nine Mile Canyon, San Rafael Swell, Dolores River, Trail Canyon, and Paunsaugunt.
- Covers the Indian Creek, San Rafael Desert, San Rafael Swell, and Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plans.
- Relates to ongoing legal challenges (R.S. 2477 cases) between Utah counties and the BLM.
- Defines key terms such as ‘applicable period’ and ‘covered travel management area’.
Who is affected
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- State of Utah
- Utah Counties
- Federal Government
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