Glen Canyon Motor Vehicle Rule Withdrawn

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Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The National Park Service has withdrawn a final rule concerning motor vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This withdrawal is effective March 18, 2026, and terminates the rulemaking process following disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.

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The National Park Service (NPS) has officially withdrawn a final rule concerning motor vehicles at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with the withdrawal effective March 18, 2026. This action terminates the rulemaking process that began with a final rule published on January 13, 2025. The withdrawal is a direct result of H.J. Res. 60, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the NPS rule under the Congressional Review Act, which was signed into law on May 23, 2025.

Regulated entities and the public are advised that the previously published final rule is no longer in effect and the rulemaking process has been terminated. No further action is required by regulated parties as the rule has been nullified. The NPS has provided contact information for inquiries regarding this withdrawal.

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ACTION:

Final rule; withdrawal.

SUMMARY:

This action withdraws a final rule that published on January 13, 2025. The National Park Service has terminated the rulemaking
process.

DATES:

The January 13, 2025, final rule (90 FR 2621) is withdrawn as of March 18, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jacob Ohlson, Superintendent, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 1507, Page, Arizona 86040, by phone at 928-608-6209,
or by email at GLCA_Superintendent@nps.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY,
TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay
services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

On Friday, May 23, 2025, the President of the United States signed the following bill into law: H.J. Res. 60—Joint Resolution
providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National
Park Service relating to “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles.” Public Law 119-13. The NPS published the
final rule that was disapproved by H.R. Res. 60 on January 13, 2025 (90 FR 2621). The NPS delayed the effective date of the
final rule on

  February 13, 2025 (90 FR 9518) and on March 14, 2025, the NPS postponed the effective date of the final rule indefinitely,
  pending judicial review (90 FR 12108). The NPS now withdraws the final rule and terminates the rulemaking process due to its
  disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.

Kevin J. Lilly, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Exercising the Delegated Authority of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife
and Park. [FR Doc. 2026-05312 Filed 3-17-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-52-P