---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 212.80"
title: "36"
number: "212.80"
heading: "Purpose, scope, and definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/212.80"
---

# §212.80. Purpose, scope, and definitions.

- (a) **Purpose.** This subpart provides for a system of National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and areas on National Forest System lands that are designated for over-snow vehicle use. After these roads, trails, and areas are designated, over-snow vehicle use not in accordance with these designations is prohibited by [36 CFR 261.14](/cfr/36/261.14.md). Over-snow vehicle use off designated roads and trails and outside designated areas is prohibited by [36 CFR 261.14](/cfr/36/261.14.md).
- (b) **Scope.** The Responsible Official may incorporate previous administrative decisions regarding over-snow vehicle use made under other authorities in designating National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and areas on National Forest System lands for over-snow vehicle use under this subpart.
- (c) **Definitions.** For definitions of terms used in this subpart, refer to [§ 212.1](/cfr/36/212.1.md).

## Notes

### Amendments

[80 FR 4511, Jan. 28, 2015]

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1011(f), 16 U.S.C. 551, E.O. 11644, 11989 (42 FR 26959).

### Source

Source: 70 FR 68290, Nov. 9, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[80 FR 4511, Jan. 28, 2015]