Definition of a Ski Area

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Agency

USDA

Document Number

2026-05767

Published

March 25, 2026

Effective Date

April 24, 2026

Abstract

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency) is issuing a final rule revising the definition of a ski area in its special use regulations. The revised definition aligns more closely with the Forest Service's statutory authority for ski area administration and reduces burden on the agency and special use permit holders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-05767 Federal Register document?

Document 2026-05767 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on March 25, 2026, with an effective date of April 24, 2026. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency) is issuing a final rule revising the definition of a ski area in its special use regulations. The revised definition aligns more closely with the Forest Service's statutory authority for ski area administration and reduces burden on the agency and special use permit holders. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/25/2026-05767/definition-of-a-ski-area.

Is document 2026-05767 an economically significant rule?

No. Document 2026-05767 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.

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