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USFS Seeks to Rewrite Land Management Rule

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.

MIC Launches "Stop the Ban" Campaign at Indy

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.

AMA Urges OHV Action Against Obama Budget

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.

ROHVA Urges Comment on CPSC ROV Rules

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.

Colorado to Ban 44K Acres of Wilderness

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.

MIC Seeks Public's Help to Amend CPSC Ban

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.

CPSC Reports to Congress

Friday, January 15, 2010
The CPSC issues its Jan 15th report to Congress regarding the youth OHV lead ban.

MIC Recommends CPSIA Amendments

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.

Urge Congress for OHV Lead Ban Hearings

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Urge Congress to hold hearings regarding the CPSIA lead ban affecting youth-model off-highway motorcycles and ATVs! Contact your Senators and Representative!

OHV Kids Are '09 Motorcyclists of Year

Saturday, December 05, 2009
The recipients of the 2009 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award are the kids of the off-road community who ride motorcycles and ATVs.

Nellis Dunes National OHV Recreation Act

Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The Nellis Dunes National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Act of 2009, H.R. 765, has the potential of becoming very good news for OHV enthusiasts living in the Las Vegas area.

AMA Urges Support to Protect Youth OHVs

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The AMA is urging all motorcyclists and ATV riders to ask their U.S. senators and representatives to support language in an appropriations bill that would allow kids' dirtbikes and ATVs to continue to be sold.

ROV Industry Developing New Standards

Friday, November 13, 2009
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is working with the industry and other interested parties to develop a voluntary American National Standard that addresses the design and performance of ROVs sold in North America.

US Rep Requests Block OHVs on 9 Million Acres

Thursday, November 12, 2009
The U.S. representative from New York who is sponsoring U.S. House bill H.R. 1925, which would close 9.4 million acres to OHV riding in Utah, has sent a letter to Ken Salazar requesting the secretary use his powers to close those lands.

New Mexico Vetoes Raid on OHV Funds

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson rejected a proposal to raid the state's off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail safety fund as part of a plan to balance the state budget.

CPSC to Regulate ROV Utility Vehicles

Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commision is back in the OHV news, with reports that the government agency has voted to write mandatory rules regulating ROVs.

ROHVA Statement Regarding CPSC Ballot Vote

Monday, October 19, 2009
The ROHVA is disappointed that the CPSC announced a ballot vote on the agency's staff recommendation to proceed with a rulemaking process for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) by publishing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking.

AMA Questions BLM & NLCS Ties

Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Investigators with the U.S. Interior Department's Office of Inspector General say in a report that they found alleged wrongdoing in the relationships between certain NLCS employees of the Bureau of Land Management and anti-access groups.

Husqvarna Dealers Lose Fight to DMV and CARB

Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Two Husqvarna motorcycle dealers were forced to pay $180,000 for a mistake by the DMV. Read both sides of the story.

Lawmakers to Ban OHVs from 9 Million Acres

Friday, October 02, 2009
U.S. lawmakers conduct hearing that considers banning motorized vehicles from more than 9 million acres in Utah.

House Looks to Ban 9.4 Million Acres in Utah

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A U.S. House subcommittee is considering banning off-highway riding on more than nine million acres of Utah land.

MIC and SVIA Releases Statement on Lead Ban

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and Motorcycle Industry Council Statement Regarding Lead Ban and Lead-Containing Parts of Youth ATVs and Motorcycles.

Congress to Hold Hearing on CPSIA Lead Ban

Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Federal lawmakers have scheduled a hearing to receive an update on the status of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) that essentially banned the sale of kids' dirtbikes and ATVs.

Congressional Motorcycle & OHV Issues

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Congress is in recess this month and many of your elected officials will be in their home state. This is a great opportunity to meet them and discuss issues important to you. The AMA Offers some motorcycle and OHV related questions to ask.

Support Federal Recreational Trails Program

Thursday, July 16, 2009
U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud and Tom Petri released a "Dear Colleague" letter asking members of the House of Representatives to sign a letter to the leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in support of Recreational Trails Program.

BLM & Forest Service Get New Leadership

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
On June 17 the Obama Administration replaced the current Chief of the Forest Service, Gail Kimbell, with Tom Tidwell and has also announced the nomination of Bob Abbey as the next Director of BLM.

Blue Ribbon Coalition Doubts Obama BLM Pick

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), expressed concern over the Obama Administration's nomination of Robert V. Abbey as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

BLM Sole Manager of Chappie-Shasta OHV

Thursday, June 04, 2009
The AMA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to eliminating the dual bureaucracy of the BLM and U.S. Forest Service over California's Chappie-Shasta Area by giving sole control to the BLM.

AMA Urges States Not to Enforce Lead Law

Thursday, May 28, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association is urging members and supports to contact their state attorney general and ask that they join the Consumer Product Safety Commission's stay of enforcement on the off-road vehicle lead law.

Prosecution Possible for CPSIA Violators

Friday, May 22, 2009
Prosecution for violators of the CPSIA ban on youth model off-road vehicles still remains possible since the law abides at the state level, despite the federal government voting to stay enforcement.

Idaho Takes OHV Gas Tax Money from Parks

Friday, May 08, 2009
The Idaho House voted to take away OHV Gas Tax Fund money from the Idaho Parks and Recreation department. The BlueRibbon Coalition encourages the state's OHV recreation community to contact their representatives.

AMA Argues 24 Mil Acres of Wilderness

Tuesday, May 05, 2009
The AMA submitted comments today to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources arguing against a bill that would designate more than 24 million acres of public land in Western states as Wilderness or Wilderness Preservation System land.

MIC: CPSC Stay of Enforcement Inadequate

Monday, May 04, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America issued a joint statement in response to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's notice on a Stay of Enforcement prohibiting youth off-road vehicles.

CPSC Votes to Stay OHV Lead Ban Enforcement

Monday, May 04, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission votes to stay enforcement of a law that makes the sale of youth model off-highway vehicles illegal due to the potential for exposure to lead.

May is Protect Your Right to Ride Month

Thursday, April 30, 2009
The BlueRibbon Coalition announces a new nationwide effort to keep riding areas open for responsible OHV use, declaring the month of May as Protect Your Right to Ride month.

2009 NOHVCC Award Winners

Thursday, April 30, 2009
NOHVCC awarded outstanding performances for the previous year plus Hall of Fame awards at its 2009 annual conference.

CSPC to Vote on Postpone of OHV Lead Ban

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), are scheduled to vote by Friday, May 1, on whether to delay enforcement of a lead law that currently bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs.

House Bill Could Close Public Lands to OHV

Friday, April 24, 2009
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on May 5 to consider a bill that would close more than 24 million acres of public lands in western states to off-highway vehicles.

AMA & ATVA to Save Ohio Wayne Forest Trails

Monday, April 20, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association have joined forces to help ensure that off-highway vehicle riders have a safe and enjoyable experience when they ride the Wayne's 121-mile motorized trail system.

CPSC to Delay Youth OHV Ban Enforcement

Friday, April 17, 2009
The Consumer Products Safety Commission is poised to delay enforcement of the law that bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs due to possible lead concerns.

Umpqua National Forest OHV Proposal

Friday, April 17, 2009
The Umpqua National Forest, located in southwestern Oregon, has released a Proposed Action to develop a Travel Management Plan that will establish OHV use limits.

MIC on CPSC Lead Ban Exclusion Rejection

Friday, April 17, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America respond to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's rejection of the lead standard exclusion petition and proposed stay of enforcement.

Supercross Stars Urge Action Against Lead Ban

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Supercross stars like James Stewart and Travis Pastrana speak out on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act that has banned the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs.

CPSC Chair's Lead Ban Vote Riles MIC/SVIA

Friday, April 03, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are disappointed that CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord intends to vote against the lead ban repeal petitions.

CPSC Chair Votes to Delay Lead Ban

Friday, April 03, 2009
Acting Chairman Nancy Nord of the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has decided to hold off for a year enforcing the new lead law that has forced dealers to yank youth-model off-road motorcycles and ATVs off their showroom floors.

CPSC Recomend Against OHV Lead Exemption

Thursday, April 02, 2009
The staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommending that the agency refuse to grant an exemption for youth-model off-road motorcycles and ATV from a new anti-lead law.

Motorcycle Industry Lead Ban Rally in D.C.

Thursday, April 02, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry rallied in Washington D.C. against the youth off-road vehicle lead ban despite the Consumer Product Safety Commission's opposition.

Riders Rally in D.C. Against OHV Lead Ban

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
AMA members, riders, and motorcycle industry officials rallied in Washington, D.C. to overturn a ban on the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs

AMA Urges Congress to End OHV Lead Ban

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association is urging AMA members and concerned motorcyclists to push their federal lawmakers to support two letters being circulated by members of Congress to remove OHV from the CPSC lead ban.

OHV Lead Ban Reversal Legislation

Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council Urges Vigorous Support for Two New Bills that would Overturn the Ban on Youth ATVs and Off-Highway Motorcycles.
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