Friday, February 18, 2011
The Right Rider Access Fund, a charitable community benefit organization, was unveiled today. Its mission is to promote the safe and responsible use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and to preserve riders’ access to appropriate lands.
Friday, February 18, 2011
A total of 37 federal lawmakers have stamped their approval on the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, which seeks to exempt kids' off-highway vehicles from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
Friday, February 18, 2011
In written comments submitted for a congressional hearing held on Feb. 17, the AMA asked lawmakers to exempt kid-sized OHVs from the "lead law".
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Two years of persistent efforts have driven Congress to action. On February 17, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade will hold a hearing to review the CPSIA.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled, "A Review of CPSIA and CPSC Resources." The hearing will examine the unintended consequences of recent consumer product safety laws.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
The CPSC has voted to delay enforcement of portions of the controversial OHV "lead law" that would have banned the sale of kids' dirtbikes and ATVs.
Friday, January 28, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided to hold off on requiring third-party testing and certification of kid-sized ATVs for lead content until Nov. 27, 2011.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Nearly 60 Lawmakers have come together to ask the Department of Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, to withdraw a new land-use designation that could bar responsible off-highway riding from public land.
Friday, January 28, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is poised to vote on a staff recommendation to delay enforcement of parts of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, or "lead law".
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
On Dec. 22, 2010, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed Secretarial Order 3310 creating a new land-use designation called "Wild Lands" that essentially allows officials in the federal BLM to manage public land with out congress approval.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
On Jan. 25, Representative Denny Rehberg introduced H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act of 2011, which would exempt kids' off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg has recently introduced a bill that would end the ban on youth model ATV's and dirt bikes.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Western state governors have added their voice in the rising criticism of the new Wild Lands policy concerning the administrative power to ban OHV land.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Kids Just Want to Ride Act is set to be introduced next week by Representative Denny Rehberg in the U.S. House of Representatives. The AMA is urging everyone to call their Representative to become an original cosponsor.
Monday, January 17, 2011
In a move sure to have far-reaching effects on the way federal lands are used in the future, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a long-standing rule that prevented non-federal interestsfrom intervening in environmental disputes.
Friday, January 07, 2011
More than a dozen federal lawmakers are asking the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to delay enforcement of the so-called lead law that effectively bans the sale of kid-sized dirtbikes and ATVs.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has stopped his efforts to pass the omnibus public lands bill which would have closed thousands of acres for OHV enthusiasts.
Monday, December 20, 2010
The new Omnibus Public Lands bill is a 1,000-page bill that will restrict all motorized vehicle access including motorcycles and ATVs on thousands of acres of public lands.
Friday, December 10, 2010
In addition to a 60-day extension for ATV manufacturers to meet new safety standards, there will also be a push for a one-year stay of enforcement.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Department of the Interior documents have been released which call for up to 130 million acres to be designated as Wilderness and National Monument areas, making them off-limits to OHV riders.
Monday, September 13, 2010
In a proclamation declaring September as "National Wilderness Month," President Barack Obama extolled the virtues of federal Wilderness. The proclamation raises concerns indicating that the administration may press to close off more public land.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Possible designation of National Monuments by the Federal Bureau of Land Management may make some OHV land a thing of the past.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The AMA reports BLM documents reveal possible government land closures of millions of acres to OHV riding.
Monday, July 26, 2010
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association has released a beta version of its two-hour online safety course to reinforce ROV driver responsibilities.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The AMA reports a pro-OHV land use bill is headed to the President's desk where it is expected to be signed into law. What is this biazzaro world?
Thursday, July 08, 2010
The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana directed the Forests that were part of the case to reopen certain motorized routes and to restore dispersed camping.
Friday, July 02, 2010
In preparation for the fourth of July weekend, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association offers safety tips to be safe and responsible while having fun.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency voided the emissions certificates of up to 200,000 Chinese-imported off-road motorcycles and ATV.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The CPSC offers a proposed rule for the implementation of testing procedures for the CPSIA lead ban.
Monday, May 03, 2010
The Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has scheduled a vote on May 5 to consider H. Res. 1254. This resolution is aimed at requiring the Secretary DOI to turn over to the information related to potential National Monument designations.
Friday, April 30, 2010
The OHV industry testifies at hearings before a congressional hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA).
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Motorcycle Industry Council will be testifying at tomorrow’s hearing regarding amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
On April 29th a hearing will be held to discuss the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (CPSEA). The AMA needs your help in contacting representatives to let them know that that this particular bill is not the answer.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Motorcycle Industry Council applauds the 18 representatives who sent a letter to the Forest Chief opposing the highly restrictive management of Recommended Wilderness Areas
Friday, March 26, 2010
The AMA has learned that within the next few weeks an anti-access group will present U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) with the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign, which would designate 379,000 acres of public land in Colorado as federal Wilderness.
Friday, March 05, 2010
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is asking off-road enthusiasts to continue submitting comments and concerns in regards to the CPSC Lead Ban.
Friday, March 05, 2010
The Motocycle Industry Council is taking its Stop the Ban Campaign to seek advocates and raise awareness at the San Felipe Baja 250 desert race.
Friday, February 26, 2010
The AMA is urging off-road enthusiasts to contact local represenatives in opposition to a purposed 2011 Appropriations bill for the CPSC lead ban.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The president is poised to declare 13 million acres in western states as National Monuments without considering public comment.
Friday, February 19, 2010
AMA is opposing action by the Obama Adminstration to designate 13 million acres in 11 western states as National Monuments, which would close those lands to OHV use.
Friday, February 19, 2010
The Motorcycle Industry Council collected almost 4,000 "Stop the Ban" letters opposing the CPSC ban on youth ATVs and OHVs at the Dealer Expo Show in Indy.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The economic outlook and regulatry challenges were the focus of the annual MIC meeting at the 2010 Dealer Expo.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The US Forest Service has issued a Notice of Intent to rewrite land management planning rules to restore forest areas. OHV enthusiasts need to act to ensure areas remain open for use.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
The Motorcycle Industry Council will launch a multi-media campaign at the Indy Dealer Expo against the lead ban on youth ATVs and motorcycles.
Friday, February 05, 2010
The AMA is urging OHV enthusiasts to take a stand against President Obama's recommendation to slash the motorized trail funding budget which would ultimately lead to fewer open areas.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
ROHVA is calling on enthusiasts and industry representatives to submit comments by March 15, 2010 in response to the U.S. CPSC's proposed mandatory standards for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to designate 44,000 acres of land in Colorado as Wilderness and ban OHV use from the area.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Motorcycle Industry Council seeks the public's involvement in advocating for the amendment to the CPSIA Lead Ban for Youth ATVs and OHVs.
Friday, January 15, 2010
The CPSC issues its Jan 15th report to Congress regarding the youth OHV lead ban.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Motorcycle Industry Council Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Recommend CPSIA Amendments to Stop the Ban on Youth Motorcycles and ATVs.
