ORBA News and Updates
Comment on Roadless Rule|ORBA Legislative Director
For ORBA, the issue comes down to a straightforward principle: public lands are not one-size-fits-all, and the people managing them should have the flexibility to respond to the conditions on the ground.
ORBA Weighs in on Potential Closure of Critical Daniel Boon Backcountry Byway Route
Cawood Road is part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB), a network of public roads that supports motorized recreation, outdoor access and tourism throughout Eastern Kentucky.
ORBA Joins The Great American Expedition
The Great American Expedition celebrates the people, places and partnerships that help care for America's public lands, waters, wildlife and historic sites. ORBA's participation gives the off-road community an opportunity to contribute its own chapter.
Forest Service Moves to Rescind Roadless Rule, Opening Door for More Flexible Public Lands Management
The goal should not simply be removing an old regulation. It should be replacing outdated restrictions with a system that gives land managers the tools they need to keep public lands healthy, accessible and responsibly managed.
PRI EDUCATION WEBINAR: FUTUREPROOFING YOUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS
The sponsorship landscape is changing fast––and PRI is here to help you keep up.
Trump Administration Finalizes Endangered Species Act Regulatory Reforms
ORBA believes effective conservation depends on clear laws, sound science, and practical implementation. These reforms move in that direction by improving regulatory certainty while preserving the Endangered Species Act's central purpose of protecting the nation's most vulnerable species.
White House Issues New Direction for Bears Ears National Monument
President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation on July 13 modifying Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah and directing the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to prepare a new transportation plan that "endeavors to maximize public access."
ORBA Action Alert: Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan through July 22, 2026.
BLM Advances Three Utah Travel Management Plans
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced three travel management planning efforts that will determine how existing motorized routes are managed across more than 816,000 acres of public land in Utah.
ORBA Action Alert | BLM Proposed Grazing Rule
ACTION ALERT Public Comments Needed: BLM's Proposed Grazing Rule Could Affect Future Public Land Management
Congress Advances America the Beautiful Act
Congress continues to make bipartisan progress on legislation to reauthorize one of the most significant investments in America's public lands in recent history.
SEMA MARKET RESEARCH: OFF-ROAD CULTURE CONTINUES TO DRIVE CONSUMER SPENDING
In 2025, pickup and SUV modifications, the two biggest segments for off-road parts, made up 43% of the entire $52.92 billion accessory and performance parts market.
HEARD ON THE HILL: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy (UT) Introduces Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
Yesterday, ORBA and SEMA met with Congressman Kennedy and members of his staff to discuss public land access, outdoor recreation, and the importance of ensuring America's public lands remain accessible to all Americans.
ORBA Statement on Recent Roadless Rule Developments
The future of the 2001 Roadless Rule is increasingly becoming a focus of both Congress and the Trump Administration
President Trump Removes Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands
President Trump Rescinds Executive Orders 11644 and 11989
BLM Reopens Discussion on San Rafael Swell Routes — Why It Matters to the Off-Road Community
The Bureau of Land Management has reopened public discussion on portions of the San Rafael Swell and San Rafael Desert travel management plans in Utah, specifically involving routes that were previously closed or restricted under earlier decisions.
ORBA & SEMA-Backed Nominee Confirmed to Lead BLM
Former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce (R-NM) was confirmed to serve as the Director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
BLM Releases EXPLORE Act Implementation Guidance
The Bureau of Land Management has released interim implementation guidance for Title III of the EXPLORE Act, marking one of the most significant updates to the federal Special Recreation Permit (SRP) system in decades.
SEMA Strengthens Off-Road Integration, Announces Exclusive 2026 Show Discounts for ORBA Gold and Platinum Members
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is announcing a new initiative to further integrate its off-road advocacy efforts by extending SEMA-level exhibitor discounts to the top-tier members of the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA). The 2026 SEMA Show takes place Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Finalizes Repeal of Public Lands Rule
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final rulemaking that repeals the 2024 Public Lands Rule, signaling a major shift in the federal government’s approach to public land management.
