Trump signs law designating new national park in Arizona

The decision

President Donald Trump signed legislation designating a new national park in Arizona. The action establishes the federal designation through a law signed by the president.

What the law does

The legislation creates a new national park designation in Arizona. National parks are federal sites managed for public use and preservation, but the park’s name, boundaries and operating plans have not been identified here.

What comes next

Federal agencies and other officials will handle the steps needed to put the new designation into effect. Those steps may include defining the park’s boundaries, setting management rules and explaining how visitors will use the site.

The signing is a development for Arizona communities, visitors and public-land managers. More details about the park’s location and administration will determine how the designation affects access, services and conservation work.