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I don't want to argue or get lost in the weeds in a mask/no mask debate. But I'm reading Joe Biden's first Executive Order and it is a 100 day mask mandate on all federal property and lands. Can't find any source online to define what that is. Anyone have a link to confirm or deny if this will extend to hiking trails on Forest Service, NPS, BLM or other federal entities here in the state? I know the intent is primarily for federal buildings and such to protect the workplace.

@DixieFlyer
They are, Interior vs Agriculture. So, the order isn't in effect on BLM lands, but would be on USFS lands. As if there is any reason to have the order in effect on Mazatzal Peak, or pretty much anywhere I hike.

Justice Roberts just announced that masks are not required on lands controlled by the federal judiciary.

^ That's a joke. As is this whole thing, and every irrelevant and pointless comment about it.

@chumley
which lands are controlled by the federal judiciary?

@DixieFlyer
National Park Service falls under Department of the Interior. US Forest Service falls under US Department of Agriculture. Both are Federal Agencies with leadersip (secretaries) sitting as members of the cabinet.

DixieFlyer wrote:I would think that national parks and forests are under congressional control

Under Dept. of Interior.
"The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government." From DOI.gov

The Interstate system is Federal property too, I-10 and I-17 within the metro center of the universe.

Pivo wrote: ↑Jan 21 2021 12:26 pm The Interstate system is Federal property too, I-10 and I-17 within the metro center of the universe.

So does that mean we need to wear a mask while driving up to Phoenix?

@SpiderLegs
"I am not no eXpert" appears so, and also for commuters/ travelers on any interstate roadway system.

@SpiderLegs
I like to wear a mask when driving up to Phoenix to try and obscure the Phoenix stench.

SpiderLegs wrote:So does that mean we need to wear a mask while driving up to Phoenix?

yep, even when driving by yourself!

I've just decided to put a plastic bag over my head to take of the problem once and for all!

Jim_H wrote:I've just decided to put a plastic bag over my head to take of the problem once and for all!

that will work as long as you wear a mask over the bag...you will then be doubly protected!

I already wear a mask. Will that do....

@Jim_H can you give an example of "legislative branch lands"?

DixieFlyer wrote: ↑Jan 21 2021 7:46 am I would think that national parks and forests are under congressional control, but I could be wrong on that.

Is congress is capable of controlling anything, much less any federal lands? Their job isn't to control, just to enact laws, same as the house. It's the executive branch's job to do the controlling, er, execution of those laws.

Is the House not part of Congress? Does anybody questioning any of this actually know anything about our government and how it operates?

chumley wrote:Does anybody questioning any of this actually know anything about our government and how it operates?

The previous president didn't.

@chumley
Since part 1 of the problem has been solved perhaps HAZ'ers can get on to the important business of 'solving' the current health crisis.

chumley wrote:33s over 45s

Asking for a friend.