Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11181
Executive Order Rescinding Restrictions on Federal Land Access
Buyer
Executive Office of the President
Posted
June 03, 2026
Identifier
2026-11181
This notice announces an executive order from the Executive Office of the President regarding federal land access: - Executive Order 14408 rescinds previous orders (11644 and 11989) that restricted off-road vehicle use on federal lands - Directs the Secretary of War, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, the Tennessee Valley Authority Board, and other agencies to revise or rescind related regulations - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - The order aims to improve access and recreational opportunities on federal lands, ensuring equal access for all users - Department of the Interior is responsible for publication costs - This is not a procurement or solicitation opportunity
Description
This executive order aims to remove outdated and excessive restrictions on access to federal lands, specifically rescinding Executive Orders 11644 and 11989 which regulated off-road vehicle use. The order emphasizes replacing vague and subjective criteria with a framework grounded in existing statutory authorities to improve access and recreational opportunities on federal lands. It seeks to balance land management by eliminating arbitrary environmental and social standards, ensuring equal access for all public land users. The order directs relevant agencies to initiate rulemakings to revise or rescind regulations implementing the rescinded executive orders.