Public Comment Open to Aug. 31st on Oregon’s New ATV Sound and Safety Equipment Rules
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting public comments on new ATV safety and noise rules, effective March 19, 2025. Feedback is open until August 31, 2025.
Oregon — Official Release: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to sound and safety equipment rules for All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use on public lands in Oregon.
House Bill 2232 was signed on March 19, 2025 and became effective upon passage. The bill transfers rulemaking responsibility for ATV safety equipment and noise emissions from Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).
State Parks has temporarily adopted ODOT and DEQ’s rules for 180 days under ORS 183.335(5)(a). OPRD is taking public comment on proposed permanent rules.
Public comments on the proposed rule change will be accepted through 5 p.m. Augus 31, 2025, and can be submitted:
- Online: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-ATV%20Sound%20and%20Equipment%20Rules.aspx
- Mail: OPRD Department, attn: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301
- Email: D.Publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov“>OPRD.Publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov
A public hearing will be held for the public to provide comments.
- Virtual Hearing: 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 19. Register to attend the hearing at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_paGjkSkARcOqJMH1zv5MDA
Once the public comment period ends, the proposal with any incorporated updates is slated to go to Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission in September for possible adoption.
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So worried about atv noise, what about most trucks now days. So loud my house vibrates. Is this on anyones agenda???