Speak Up on Historic Sites Before They Get Official Nod

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.

2026-19002, National Park Service Alaska Region Subsistence Resource Commission Program; Notice of Public Meetings

The National Park Service is holding meetings for Alaska's Subsistence Resource Commissions to discuss local hunting, fishing, and gathering rules. These meetings affect residents who rely on park resources and will happen mostly in October and November 2026, with one in February 2027. No big costs are expected, but these talks help keep subsistence traditions alive and fair.

2026-18306, Official Trail Marker for Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

This notice issues the official trail marker insignia for the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail in the National Trails System. The original graphic image for Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail was developed in 2026 with the completion of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail Comprehensive Plan. The National Park Service and related agencies have officially adopted and use this insignia to help mark all designated alignments of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail.

2026-17902, Bicycle Use in Park Areas

The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to modify the procedural requirements in existing NPS regulations for the designation of roads and trails for bicycle use within park areas. The changes would align NPS regulations with applicable Federal law and policy, remove unnecessary requirements, and ensure public involvement when needed. The changes in this rule would allow the NPS to manage its resources and allocate taxpayer funds more efficiently and streamline the approval of new and expanded opportunities for use and enjoyment of park areas by the American public.

2026-17186, Notice of Intended Repatriation: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

The American Museum of Natural History plans to return a special ceramic smoking pipe with a human face to the Stockbridge Munsee Community, as it’s linked to their Mohican ancestors. This repatriation may happen on or after September 23, 2026, following Native American laws protecting cultural items. No money changes hands, but the museum is making sure history and respect go hand in hand!

2026-17198, Gulf Islands National Seashore; Personal Watercraft

The National Park Service revises special regulations governing the use of personal watercraft at Gulf Islands National Seashore. This rule reduces the distance of flat wake speed zones from certain shorelines and codifies existing closures at West Petit Bois Island and the Fort Pickens ferry pier.

Previous: 2025-19908, 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 September 6, 2025, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving cool old buildings and sites, now’s your chance to speak up by December 2, 2025. This process helps protect important landmarks without costing you a dime!

Next: 2025-19911, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange Clearing Corporation, Cboe Exchange, Inc., Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, LCH SA, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, Nasdaq BX, Inc., Nasdaq GEMX, LLC, Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, The Options Clearing Corporation, Stock Clearing Corporation of Philadelphia; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Pending Proposed Rule Changes and on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove Pending Proposed Rule Changes

The SEC is taking extra time to review rule changes proposed by several big stock and options exchanges, clearinghouses, and market boards. These groups, like Nasdaq and Cboe, want to update their rules, but the SEC needs more time to decide if these changes are good or not. This means the final decisions will come later than usual, but it helps ensure the rules are fair and clear for everyone involved.