Exemption From Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands
Exempts Seasonal Recreational Guides from Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
What it does
Agencies must promptly remove minimum-wage clauses from covered seasonal recreation contracts and update related solicitations and guidance to implement the exemption.
Real-world impact
- May lower costs for guided tours and equipment rentals on federal lands.
- Removes wage protections for some seasonal recreational workers on public lands.
- Requires agencies to change contract clauses and update guidance quickly.
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Summary
This order exempts contracts for seasonal recreational services and equipment rental on Federal lands from the federal contractor minimum-wage requirement, while keeping the rule for lodging and food services tied to those activities.
It affects outfitters, guides, seasonal recreational workers, companies that rent equipment, and visitors who use these services. Agencies must promptly remove minimum-wage clauses from affected contracts, change solicitations, and update guidance to keep guided tours and rentals affordable and available to the public.
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