# General Provisions and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights
> **National Park Service** · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-04 · Effective 2016-12-05 · 81 FR 77972
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-26489
- **Category:** park-regulation
- **Sub-agency:** National Park Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 77972
- **CFR reference:** 36 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2016-11-04
- **Effective date:** 2016-12-05
- **Interior docket:** NPS-WASO-NRSS-21688
## Abstract

We are updating our service-wide regulations governing the exercise of non-federal oil and gas rights, to improve our ability to protect park resources, values, and visitors from potential impacts associated with nonfederal oil and gas operations located within National Park Service units outside Alaska. The rule also makes the regulations consistent with existing policies and practices, and updates the format to improve clarity and simplify application and compliance for oil and gas operators and our employees.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/04/2016-26489/general-provisions-and-non-federal-oil-and-gas-rights)
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