Overview
- The July 3 executive order directs Burgum to develop a fee-increase strategy for non-U.S. residents expected to generate about $90 million for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
- It rescinds the 2017 memorandum on diversity, equity and inclusion that guided workforce diversification and access initiatives across public lands.
- The National Park Service is instructed to guarantee U.S. residents priority access in permit and reservation systems at popular sites.
- Implementation timelines and specific pricing for the new fees remain undefined, leaving uncertainty over when changes will take effect.
- A proposed 30 percent cut to National Park Service staffing and operations has drawn criticism from conservation groups warning it could undermine park services.