Type:Proposed Rule
Citation:86 FR 3903
Reading Time:about 14 minutes
The National Park Service proposes to update regulations for using personal watercraft at the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The proposal includes reducing flat wake speed zones in specific areas and officially closing certain parts of West Petit Bois Island and around the Fort Pickens ferry pier to watercraft. These changes aim to protect the natural and cultural resources of the seashore and enhance visitor safety. Public comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by March 16, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The National Park Service wants to change the rules for riding on small boats at a beach park to keep people safe and protect nature. They're reducing the areas where boats need to go slow and closing off some parts to boats.