Assateague Island National Seashore; Oversand Vehicles
Abstract
The National Park Service (NPS) amends the special regulations for Assateague Island National Seashore to remove certain permit eligibility requirements for motor vehicles that drive on designated beaches and oversand routes. The rule eliminates requirements addressing vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions. These requirements were established in 1976 and are no longer necessary. In addition, the NPS is making several technical, non-substantive changes to the regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-04161 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-04161 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Interior in the Federal Register on March 3, 2026, with an effective date of April 2, 2026. The National Park Service (NPS) amends the special regulations for Assateague Island National Seashore to remove certain permit eligibility requirements for motor vehicles that drive on designated beaches and oversand routes. The rule eliminates requirements addressing vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions. These requirements were established in 1976 and are no longer necessary. In addition, the NPS is making several technical, non-substantive changes to the regulations. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04161/assateague-island-national-seashore-oversand-vehicles.
Is document 2026-04161 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-04161 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.