Canadian Association Seeks Safety Rule Input
May 19, 2021
Canadian industry members are being asked to provide input on proposed amendments that would require and standardize safety recall information accessible online.
Legislative News
EIA Predicts Summer Gas Consumption
May 14, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook reports increasing gas consumption this coming summer.
Outdoor Recreation Leadership to ‘Exchange Ideas’ at June Event
May 13, 2021
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will welcome federal stakeholders, businesses and nonprofit sectors to join a discussion surrounding outdoor recreation’s future.
Pipeline Begins Slow Return to Normal
May 13, 2021
Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday night it restarted pipeline operations. The company cautioned normal product delivery would take several days.
Elkhart COVID-19 Restrictions End
May 11, 2021
Coronavirus-related restrictions were eliminated in Elkhart County and elsewhere May 10 after Indiana legislators overrode Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of a bill that requires county elected officials to approve any health orders that are more stringent than the state.
Department Distributes $150 Million to Fund Outdoor Recreation in Urban Areas
May 11, 2021
Economically underserved communities will see new outdoor recreation spaces through a grant program that allows the National Park Service (NPS) to distribute $150 million within urban areas.
Gas, Diesel Prices Rise Before Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
May 11, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported average gas and diesel prices nationwide rising from the previous week. The data was gathered before the potential impact of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down East Coast Pipeline
May 10, 2021
The U.S. government issued emergency legislation May 9 after the largest fuel pipeline in the nation was hit by a ransomware cyberattack Friday, BBC News reported.
Monthly Jobless Report Misses Estimates
May 7, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in April. The unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1 percent from 6.0 percent in March.
Outdoor Industry Supports ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan
May 7, 2021
President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled May 6 its plan to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, deeming it the nation’s first conservation goal. The move sparked support from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).
Rule Proposes Expanded Hunting, Fishing Opportunities
May 6, 2021
A proposal for new and expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities has been recognized by the Department of the Interior to increase public land and water access.
Weekly Jobless Claims at Post-Pandemic Low
May 6, 2021
The Department of Labor reported weekly initial jobless claims totaled 498,000 for the week ending May 1. The figure is the first weekly initial jobless total under 500,000 since March 14, 2020.
