Assateague Island National Seashore; Oversand Vehicles
The National Park Service (NPS) amends the special regulations for Assateague Island National Seashore to remove certain permit eligibility requirements for motor vehicles that drive on designated beaches and oversand routes. The rule eliminates requirements addressing vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions.
| Agency | Interior Department, National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-03-03 |
| Summary | The National Park Service (NPS) amends the special regulations for Assateague Island National Seashore to remove certain permit eligibility requirements for motor vehicles that drive on designated beaches and oversand routes. The rule eliminates requirements addressing vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions. These requirements were established in 1976 and are no longer necessary. In addition, the NPS is making several technical, non-substantive changes to the regulations. |
| Document number | 2026-04161 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04161/assateague-island-national-seashore-oversand-vehicles |