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Definition of a Ski Area
The Forest Service published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 25, 2026. It took effect on April 24, 2026.
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What the agency says
The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency) is issuing a final rule revising the definition of a ski area in its special use regulations. The revised definition aligns more closely with the Forest Service's statutory authority for ski area administration and reduces burden on the agency and special use permit holders.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-05767
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Agriculture Department; Forest Service
- Published
- March 25, 2026
- Takes effect
- April 24, 2026
- Dates
- The final rule is effective April 24, 2026.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0596-AD12
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 36 CFR 251
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Alaska; Electric power; Mineral resources; National forests; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Water resources
- Pages
- 4
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