Rescission of Regulations Regarding Public Access, Use, and Recreation for Four National Wildlife Refuges

Document 2026-00734 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Interior in the Federal Register on January 15, 2026, with an effective date of March 16, 2026. This direct final rule removes certain regulations related to enforcement of various activities on Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge, St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, and Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Specifically, the rescinded regulations relate to activities such as use of fireworks, damaging vegetation, dogs that disturb wildlife or habitat, use of firearms and other weapons, littering, alcohol use, and boat speed. These regulations are redundant and therefore can be rescinded without adverse impact. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/15/2026-00734/rescission-of-regulations-regarding-public-access-use-and-recreation-for-four-national-wildlife.

No. Document 2026-00734 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.