Data / Federal rules / 2026-17198
Gulf Islands National Seashore; Personal Watercraft
The National Park Service published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 24, 2026. It took effect on September 23, 2026.
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What the agency says
The National Park Service revises special regulations governing the use of personal watercraft at Gulf Islands National Seashore. This rule reduces the distance of flat wake speed zones from certain shorelines and codifies existing closures at West Petit Bois Island and the Fort Pickens ferry pier.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-17198
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Interior Department; National Park Service
- Published
- August 24, 2026
- Takes effect
- September 23, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective September 23, 2026.
- Docket
- NPS-GUIS-41942; PPSEGUISA0 PPMPSAS1Z.Y00000
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1024-AE55
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 36 CFR 7
- Topics
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 4
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