On many national forests, designation may not be complete for a few years. What are the rules for motorized use while designation decisions are pending?
A. Until a national forest or ranger district finishes designation, current travel management policies, restrictions, and orders stay in effect. Forest supervisors may continue to issue travel management orders pursuant to part 261, subpart B and impose temporary emergency closures if they determine considerable adverse effects pursuant to 212.52(b)(2) of the final rule.
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