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Powered Micromobility Devices
The National Park Service published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 12, 2026. It took effect on September 11, 2026.
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What the agency says
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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-16388
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Interior Department; National Park Service
- Published
- August 12, 2026
- Takes effect
- September 11, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective September 11, 2026.
- Docket
- NPS-WASO-DTS#NPS0041947; PPWOVPADU0, PPMPRLE1Y.Y00000
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1024-AE79
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 36 CFR 1; 36 CFR 2; 36 CFR 4
- Topics
- Environmental protection; Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Signs and symbols
- Pages
- 10
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