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Rule2026-163882026-08-12

Powered Micromobility Devices

Interior Department, National Park Service

Abstract

The National Park Service finalizes a management framework for the use of powered micromobility devices within the National Park System. The final rule defines powered micromobility devices separately from motor vehicles, traditional bicycles, electric bicycles, and human powered coasting devices, and creates rules for where and how they may be used in units of the National Park System. Examples of powered micromobility devices include electric scooters (e- scooters), hoverboards, and Segways.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective September 11, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-09-11

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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 Parts 1, 2, and 4 [NPS-WASO-DTS#NPS0041947; PPWOVPADU0, PPMPRLE1Y.Y00000] RIN 1024-AE79 AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The National Park Service finalizes a management framework for the use of powered micromobility devices within the National Park System. The final rule defines powered micromobility devices separately from motor vehicles, traditional bicycles, electric bicycles, and human powered coasting devices, and creates rules for where and how they may be used in units of the National Park System. ( printed page 52025) Examples of powered micromobility devices include electric scooters (e-scooters), hoverboards, and Segways. DATES: This rule is effective September 11, 2026. ADDRESSES: Comments received on the proposed rule are available on https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. NPS-2025-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay Calhoun, Division of Regulations, Jurisdiction and Special Park Uses, National Park Service; phone: (202) 281-0734; email: waso_regulations@nps.gov . Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Powered

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Citation: 91 FR 52024