NPS

NPS Amends Assateague Island Oversand Vehicle Permit Rules

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a final rule amending regulations for oversand vehicle permits at Assateague Island National Seashore. The rule removes outdated vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimension eligibility requirements, effective April 2, 2026.

National Park Service proposes rule on Alaska hunting and trapping

The National Park Service has proposed a rule to amend regulations concerning hunting, fishing, and trapping in Alaska's national preserves. This proposal aims to restore previous interpretations of law and policy that were in effect for over three decades, potentially impacting resource harvest methods and public access procedures.

Notice of Inventory Completion: Florida Department of State

The National Park Service published a notice of inventory completion regarding human remains and associated funerary objects held by the Florida Department of State. This notice allows for repatriation to begin on or after April 15, 2026.

Notice of Intended Repatriation: Interior Dept, BIA, Western Washington University

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, has published a notice of intended repatriation concerning cultural items held by Western Washington University. This notice initiates a process that may lead to the return of these items to their affiliated tribes.

Notice of Inventory Completion: American Museum of Natural History

The National Park Service has published a notice of inventory completion for human remains held by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. This notice is part of the process under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation may occur on or after April 15, 2026.