Glen Canyon Pushes Back Motor Rules: No Rush for Drivers

2026-04606 — Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves

The National Park Service wants to update hunting and trapping rules in Alaska’s national preserves to bring back long-standing practices that support state-authorized wildlife harvests and public access. These changes affect hunters, trappers, and anyone using Alaska park lands, aiming to balance conservation with local traditions. You’ve got until April 9, 2026, to share your thoughts—no new fees or costs are expected.

2026-10589 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking the public to share their thoughts on historic places nominated before May 9, 2026, for the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving history, now’s your chance to comment by June 12, 2026. This process helps decide which special sites get official recognition, with no cost to the public but a big impact on preserving our heritage.

2026-10592 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking the public to share their thoughts on historic places nominated before May 16, 2026, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving cool old buildings or sites, now’s your chance to speak up by June 12, 2026. This process helps protect important places without costing you a dime, but your input matters!

2026-09876 — Denali National Park and Preserve; Vehicle Use

Denali National Park is setting a clear limit of 160 vehicles per day on the busy part of its main road during the summer visitor season, from just before Memorial Day to shortly after Labor Day. This change helps keep the park fun and peaceful for everyone while handling more visitors. If you have thoughts, make sure to share them by July 17, 2026!

2026-09904 — Notice of Intent To Extend Concession Contracts at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Fire Island National Seashore

The National Park Service is extending contracts for businesses at Big South Fork and Fire Island parks to keep visitor services running smoothly. These extensions last until new contracts start or the listed expiration dates, so no service interruptions happen. This means the companies can keep operating without any immediate changes to fees or services.

2026-09517 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Archeology Permit Applications and Reports

The National Park Service wants to renew its paperwork for archeology permits and reports, making sure the process stays clear and useful. If you dig into archeology or work with these permits, your feedback by July 13, 2026, can help shape how much paperwork you’ll handle. This update aims to keep things smooth without adding extra costs or delays.

Previous: 2025-02592 — Wyoming Regulatory Program and Montana Regulatory Program

Hey Wyoming and Montana! Your new regulatory program changes are hitting the pause button for now, thanks to a Presidential order on January 20, 2025. This means no new rules will kick in just yet, giving everyone more time to review and prepare. If you’re affected, hang tight—no sudden money or deadline surprises are coming your way right now!

Next: 2025-02666 — Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations; Correction Reinstatement of Chapter

Oops! The rules for the Interstate Commerce Commission were accidentally removed last December, but they’re still needed because they now belong to the Surface Transportation Board. So, the government fixed the mistake and put those rules back starting December 26, 2024. If you work with these transportation rules, nothing changes except the paperwork is back where it belongs—no extra costs or delays.