Rescission of Regulations Regarding Public Access, Use, and Recreation for Four National Wildlife Refuges
wildlife-refuge · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2026-01-15 · Effective 2026-03-16 · 91 FR 1718
Document
Document number
2026-00734
Federal Register citation
91 FR 1718
CFR reference
50 CFR 26
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; request for comments.
Category
wildlife-refuge
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2026-01-15
Effective date
2026-03-16
Interior docket
Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2025-0083
Abstract
This direct final rule removes certain regulations related to enforcement of various activities on Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge, St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, and Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Specifically, the rescinded regulations relate to activities such as use of fireworks, damaging vegetation, dogs that disturb wildlife or habitat, use of firearms and other weapons, littering, alcohol use, and boat speed. These regulations are redundant and therefore can be rescinded without adverse impact.