House · HJRES 60 · 119th Congress
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".
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Summary
Congress voted to cancel a National Park Service rule for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona and Utah. The rule had restricted where people could drive off-road vehicles like ATVs in the area. This decision affects visitors who use motor vehicles in the recreation area.
In Favor
Glen Canyon NRA was created partly to support motorized recreation, and OHV access has been a lawful use there for decades. The canceled rule cut routes beyond what existing laws like NEPA and the Endangered Species Act already require, adding restrictions without clear legal need. Local OHV outfitters and equipment rental businesses depend directly on that access to survive.
Against
Off-highway vehicles compact soil and cause erosion in canyon terrain that can take decades to recover. The canceled rule restricted vehicle routes to protect fragile riparian corridors, cryptobiotic soil crusts, and archaeological sites throughout Glen Canyon. Once that soil structure and ground cover are damaged, no future rule can restore them.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
Congress passed this resolution to cancel a National Park Service rule about motor vehicles at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona and Utah. The rule had limited where off-road vehicles like ATVs could be used in that area.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The resolution targets only the Glen Canyon motor vehicle rule and does nothing else. All provisions stay on topic.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Visitors who use off-road vehicles at Glen Canyon would no longer face the limits the Park Service rule set. The National Park Service must now manage the area without those rules in place.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The resolution cancels an existing rule but does not authorize spending, collect fees, or include a cost estimate. Agencies may face costs to adjust how they manage the recreation area under current rules.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
Canceling the rule means the Park Service must rely on older rules to manage off-road vehicle use in the area. If those older rules do not clearly cover the same situations, the agency may face gaps in how it can act.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 6/5/2026