🌊Proposed Vehicle Permit Changes for Assateague Island Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore; Oversand Vehicles
Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to amend 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 rulemaking would eliminate requirements addressing vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions. These requirements were established in 1976 and are no longer necessary. In addition, the NPS proposes to make several technical, non-substantive changes to the regulations.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rule removes restrictions on vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions for permits needed to drive on beaches at Assateague Island National Seashore, potentially increasing recreational access. This may benefit local businesses related to tourism and recreation as the number of eligible vehicles and visitors could rise.