AMA Supports Bill H.R. 689 – Chappie-Shasta OHV Area
July 16, 2010 by J-Rod
Hey, it’s nice to see a positive OHV access story.
The American Motorcyclists Association – Pickerington, Ohio, reported that a pro off-highway recreation bill – H.R. 689 - was headed to President Obama’s desk after unanimously passing the U.S. House July 13 (the Senate passed identical legislation [S. 1328] in May).
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Here’s what you need to know:
The OHV bill, once signed by President Obama, would give the Bureau of Land Management sole authority over the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area in Northern California. The AMA report stated it “would reduce the unnecessary bureaucracy for OHV enthusiasts recreating responsibly on affected public land” as well.
“Because the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area is currently under the dual supervision of the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service, OHV riders must go through a complicated process to legally ride on the land,” said AMA Senior Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland in the official AMA release. “Public land is just that: public. Responsible riders should not have to endure an onerous process to experience what is rightfully theirs to enjoy.”
For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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That is great news – thanks for sharing it Jerrod!