Ditching Old Rules for Smoother Wildlife Refuge Road Projects
Published Date: 9/19/2025
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Summary
The government is canceling old rules from 2004 that guided how the Fish and Wildlife Service manages roads in wildlife refuges. This change affects anyone involved with refuge road projects by simplifying the process and cutting red tape. No new costs or deadlines are added, making it easier and faster to keep these natural areas safe and accessible.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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2004 Refuge Roads Rule Rescinded
If you are involved with refuge road projects, the Federal Highway Administration is canceling the Fish and Wildlife Service management regulations that were issued on February 27, 2004. The change is said to simplify the process and cut red tape with no new costs or deadlines added, making it easier and faster to keep refuge roads and natural areas safe and accessible.
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