Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17052
Notice of Proposed Mining Access Plan – Joshua Tree National Park
Posted
August 21, 2026
Identifier
2026-17052
This notice concerns a proposed mining access plan involving Joshua Tree National Park in California. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Vendor Mentioned: - First Class Miners Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice relates to a plan for vehicle access to mining claims. - Key Details: - The plan requests permission for personal vehicle use on two unimproved dirt roads within the park to reach placer mining claims outside park boundaries. - Published to comply with federal regulations (36 CFR part 9A) for mining operations in national parks. - The notice is for public transparency and review, not a solicitation or contract award. - No specific technical requirements, product part numbers, or procurement line items are listed. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public inspection of the plan is available at the park superintendent's office or by email request. - The notice is regulatory, not a procurement action.
Description
The National Park Service has announced the availability of a proposed plan of operations submitted by First Class Miners Inc. The plan seeks permission to use personal vehicles on two roads within Joshua Tree National Park to access mining claims located outside the park. This plan is submitted in accordance with regulations governing mining operations in national parks. The notice serves to inform the public and comply with regulatory requirements for public review.