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Proposed Rule2026-025102026-02-09

Mammoth Cave National Park; Bicycling and Horses

Interior Department, National Park Service

Abstract

The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to amend the special regulations for Mammoth Cave National Park to allow bicycle use on approximately 37 miles of multi-use trails throughout the park. The proposed rule also would allow visitors to ride horses on the 5.4-mile Houchin Ferry North/Ollie Road.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments on the proposed rule must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on April 10, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

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Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-04-10

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior National Park Service 36 CFR Part 7 [NPS-MACA-DTS#0041023; PPSEMACAS0 PPMPSPD1Z.YM0000 255P103601] RIN 1024-AE93 AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to amend the special regulations for Mammoth Cave National Park to allow bicycle use on approximately 37 miles of multi-use trails throughout the park. The proposed rule also would allow visitors to ride horses on the 5.4-mile Houchin Ferry North/Ollie Road. DATES: Comments on the proposed rule must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on April 10, 2026. ADDRESSES: Written Comments: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . In the Search box, enter 1024-AE93, the RIN for this rulemaking. On the resulting page, select the Dockets tab and then click on the title of the rule. Next, click the ( printed page 5701) “Open for Comments” box, then click the blue “Comment” box and follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) By hard copy: Mail to: Superintendent, Mammoth Cave National Park, P.O. Box 7, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259. Document Availability: The “Mammoth Cave National Park Comprehensive Land and River Trails Plan and Environmental Assessment” and the “Finding of No Significant Impact” provide information and context for this proposed rule. Both documents are available onl

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Citation: 91 FR 5700