Feds Seek Input on Measuring Low-Key Outdoor Adventures
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The government wants your thoughts on new ways to track how people enjoy outdoor spots like parks and lakes, especially for activities that don’t get much attention. They’re planning test runs at 10 places managed by different agencies to better understand these low-key adventures. You’ve got until July 29, 2026, to share your ideas and help shape how we explore public lands in the future!
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-15255, Black Hills National Forest; Wyoming; Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project
The USDA Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment, through the Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze and disclose effects from the proposed Mine Plan of Operations (MPO), submitted by Rare Element Resources Inc. (proponent), for the development of the Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project. This EIS will evaluate potential impacts of the proposed open-pit mining for rare earth elements from National Forest System (NFS) lands and its associated infrastructure. The proposed action is expected to require a project-specific forest plan amendment to authorize deviation from existing visual standards and guidelines in the Black Hills Forest Plan. The Planning, Administrative Reviews, and Litigation System identification number for the project is #291093.
2026-13838, West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee
The West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee is meeting in early August 2026 to discuss projects and funding for the Monongahela National Forest. Local communities, outdoor lovers, and anyone interested in forest recreation fees can join in by sending comments or speaking at the meetings. These sessions help decide how money is spent and what changes might come to the forest, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in before the July deadlines!
2026-13832, Yavapai Resource Advisory Committee
The Yavapai Resource Advisory Committee is meeting on August 11, 2026, to discuss projects and recreation fees for Prescott National Forest. If you live nearby or care about forest fun and funding, you can join in person or online and share your thoughts by August 9. This meeting helps decide how money is spent to keep the forest awesome and accessible for everyone.
2026-13281, Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs
The Forest Service is updating its rules to give employees more freedom to adapt programs based on local forest conditions and changing community needs. This means they can be more creative and flexible while still following clear standards. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to send comments by July 31, 2026—no cost involved, just your voice!
2026-12326, Forest Service Manual 2300-Recreation, Wilderness, and Related Resource Management, Chapter 2350-Trail, River, and Similar Recreation Opportunities, Section 2355-Climbing Opportunities
The Forest Service is rolling out new rules to manage climbing on National Forest lands, including special wilderness areas. These changes aim to keep climbing fun and safe while protecting nature, and they’re asking for your thoughts by July 20, 2026. If you climb or care about outdoor fun, these updates could shape your next adventure without costing extra.
2026-11992, Custer Gallatin National Forest; Montana; Stillwater Mine Complex Amendment 14
The Forest Service and Montana’s environmental team are teaming up to review Stillwater Mining’s plan to expand mining on forest and private lands. They’re kicking off a 30-day public comment period until July 15, 2026, to hear your thoughts before drafting a big impact report in 2027. This update could change how mining affects the land and local communities, so it’s a big deal for everyone nearby!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-13094, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Survey of Postgraduate Employment for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Program
The Department of Education wants to update a survey that checks what jobs students get after finishing the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Program. This affects former FLAS fellows who’ll be asked to share their job info, helping the Department improve the program. Comments on these changes are open until July 29, 2026, with no new costs for participants.
Next: 2026-13096, Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments-Biologics License Application (BLA) 125842 From Capricor, Inc. for Deramiocel (Human Allogeneic Cardiosphere-Derived Cells)
The FDA is holding a public meeting on July 29, 2026, to review a new medicine called Deramiocel from Capricor, Inc., which uses special heart cells to help patients. They want your thoughts before making a decision, so anyone interested can send comments by July 28. This could change how certain heart conditions are treated and might impact patients and healthcare costs.