NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: BICYCLE USE IN PARK AREAS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- National Park Service has issued a proposed rule called: Bicycle Use in Park Areas.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 1 by Kevin Lilly, Principal Deputy, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.

Summary: The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to modify the procedural requirements in existing NPS regulations for the designation of roads and trails for bicycle use within park areas. The changes would align NPS regulations with applicable Federal law and policy, remove unnecessary requirements, and ensure public involvement when needed. The changes in this rule would allow the NPS to manage its resources and allocate taxpayer funds more efficiently and streamline the approva...