Historic Roadways Protection Act
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- Passed House
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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 certain travel management plans in Utah. This restriction applies until the Secretary of the Interior certifies that all legal cases (R.S. 2477 cases) concerning historical roads on public lands in Utah have been resolved by the Utah federal court. The bill specifically targets travel management areas including Henry Mountains, Dinosaur, and Book Cliffs, and prohibits implementation of the Indian Creek, San Rafael, San Rafael Swell, and Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges plans.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of federal funds to finalize or implement travel management plans in Utah.
- The prohibition lasts until the Secretary of the Interior certifies that all R.S. 2477 cases have been adjudicated.
- Specifically targets designated travel management areas within Utah.
- Prevents implementation of the Indian Creek, San Rafael Desert, San Rafael Swell, and Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plans.
- References specific lawsuits filed by Utah counties and the State of Utah against the BLM.
Who is affected
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- State of Utah
- Utah Counties
- Federal Government
- Residents of Utah who utilize public lands
Notable changes
- Preserves existing rights-of-way established under the Mining Law of 1866 (R.S. 2477) for historical roads.
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