Forest Highway Program Rules Get the Ax from FHWA
Published Date: 11/17/2025
Rule
Summary
The Federal Highway Administration is officially ending the rules for the Forest Highway Program starting December 17, 2025. This change affects anyone involved in building or maintaining forest highways, simplifying how these projects are managed and funded. It means less red tape and a fresh start for forest road projects, with no new money changes announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Forest Highway Rules Removed
On December 17, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration removed the regulations in 23 CFR part 660, subpart A that governed the Forest Highway Program. If you build or maintain forest highways, the rule removes those specific regulatory requirements and may cut paperwork and compliance steps tied to those rules.
No Change to Funding Appropriations
The rescission does not create new funding or change existing appropriations. Eligible expenses for forest-related roads can continue to be funded under the Tribal Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. 202), Federal Lands Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. 203), and Federal Lands Access Program (23 U.S.C. 204).
Agency Certifies Minimal Small-Business Impact
FHWA certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this rescission will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, so no regulatory flexibility analysis was required. FHWA also said any monetary benefits or costs from the change would be minimal.
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