National Park System Units in Alaska; Denali National Park and Preserve, Special Regulations

Résumé

For National Park System units in Alaska, the proposed rule would establish a definition for ``traditional activities'' as the term is used in Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and in the regulations of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. The rule would close the area within Denali National Park that was formerly Mount McKinley National Park to the use of snowmachines (snowmobiles) for traditional activities. The rule would also consolidate, expand and codify certain designations, closures, and permit requirements for Denali National Park and Preserve. This proposal includes requirements for vehicular traffic, vehicle use limits, public health and safety, and resource protection postings and closures. It also replaces the out-of-date references to ``Mount McKinley National Park'' with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act name ``Denali National Park and Preserve.'' The National Park Service (NPS) will hold hearings in the vicinity of the Park concerning the proposed closure to snowmachines and the other portions of this proposed rule. NPS will analyze all timely comments, modify the Rule as needed and publish a Final Rule in early 2000.