An act aimed at helping rural areas like the Uintah Basin was introduced this week as H.R. 3400, the “Recreation Not Red-Tape Act” or “RNR Act.” As Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Representative Rob Bishop introduced the RNR Act to promote increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities on federal lands and boost rural economies across the country. “Cumbersome permitting processes and other bureaucratic roadblocks have significantly undermined access to recreational opportunities for lands that should be available for all Americans to enjoy,” shares Chairman Bishop. “This bipartisan bill cuts through that red-tape and ensures federal land managers are focused on their role in providing the public with high-quality outdoor experiences.” The goal is to allow more visitors to take advantage of the endless recreation experiences public lands have to offer. Another interesting aspect of the RNR Act is that it also ensures that fees collected from ski areas are retained for the maintenance of those lands rather than being reverted back to Washington
