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2026 Changes to WRST Superintendent's Compendium

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve » 2026 Changes to WRST Superintendent's Compendium

2026 proposed changes to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) Superintendent's Compendium. A public comment period regarding the proposed changes will be open from August 7th - September 6th, 2026.

Proposed changes in 2026 consists of the following: Updating language to 4.30(i)(1) - Designated roads, parking areas, and trails open to electric bicycles, or specific classes of electric bicycles.

The Superintendent's Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under the discretionary authority of the park Superintendent. The park compendium is updated annually and is a written compilation that addresses designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions and/or specifications imposed under the discretionary authority of the superintendent. The Superintendent's Compendium is prepared in accordance with the delegated authority contained within the regulations in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, Parts 1 through 7, as authorized by Title 54, United States Code, Section 100101 and 100751, and establishes regulatory provisions for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Parts 1 through 6 are general regulations applicable to all areas of the National Park System, and Part 13 contains special regulations specific to individual parks in Alaska.

To review the proposed change, please navigate to the "Open For Comment" tab on the lefthand side of this screen.

Contact Information

Jonathan Shafer
Public Affairs Officer
907-379-0389