Laws & Policies

The purpose of the compendium is to provide the public and park employees with a document that lists the special designations, closures, public use limits, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent.

If the question you have in mind involves whether what you are doing is legal, or not, then you can look in the Superintendent's Compendium to find your answer.

All laws and regulations are made to protect fragile natural and cultural resources.These laws and regulations also protect park visitors so we, and our future generations, may keep coming back to enjoy our National Parks.

Superintendent's Compendium

Superintendent's Compendium

United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
2025 Compendium 36 CFR 1.7 (b)

AUTHORITY Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements, and other Restrictions and/or Specifications Imposed Under the Discretionary Authority of the Superintendent, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1. In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (“36 CFR”), Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, authorized by Title 16 United States Code, section 3, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service, within the boundaries of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.

These actions apply in addition to the criminal laws of the United States and the regulations contained in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A person convicted of violating a provision of these actions shall be punished by a fine as provided by law, or by imprisonment as provided by law, or both.

Written determinations that explain the reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of discretionary authority are required by § 1.5 (c) and appears in this document as italicized print.

Part 1 Superintendent’s Compendium and Determination36 CFR

§1.5 VISITING HOURS, PUBLIC USE LIMITS, CLOSURES, AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE OR ACTIVITY.

(a) Consistent with applicable legislation and Federal administrative policies, and based upon a determination that such action is necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety, protection of environmental or scenic values, protection of natural or cultural resources, aid to scientific research, implementation of management responsibilities, equitable allocation and use of facilities, or the avoidance of conflict among visitor use activities, the superintendent may: (1) Establish, for all or a portion of a park area, a reasonable schedule of visiting hours, impose public use limits, or close all or a portion of a park area to all public use or to a specific use or activity.

1.5 (a)(1) Visiting Hours:

Park Headquarters
• Summer Season (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Closed federal holidays.
• Winter Season (Labor Day-Memorial Day): 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Closed federal holidays.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Visitor Center
• Summer Season (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 9:00 am-4:00 pm 7 days/week
• Winter Season (Labor Day-Memorial Day): 9:00 am-4:00 pm 7 days/week.
• Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

 

Firearms in National Parks

As of February 22, 2010, a federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.