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Note: The following CFR sections are paraphrased for consolidation, understandability, or pertinence. To see the entire CFR, go to https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I.
This is not a complete, comprehensive list of all CFR sections, rather it is a list of the CFR sections that have been identified to be the most relevant to the management of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. All CFR sections, not just the ones listed here, apply to management of the park.
36 CFR, Part 5 - Commercial and Private Operations
36 CFR § 5.1 - Advertisements
Commercial notices or advertisements shall not be displayed, posted, or distributed on federally owned or controlled lands within a park area unless prior written permission has been given by the superintendent. Such permission may be granted only if the notice or advertisement is of goods, services, or facilities available within the park area and such notices and advertisements are found by the superintendent to be desirable and necessary for the convenience and guidance of the public.
36 CFR § 5.3 - Business Operations
Engaging in or soliciting any business in park areas, except in accordance with the provisions of a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States, except as such may be specifically authorized under special regulations applicable to a park area, is prohibited.
36 CFR § 5.7 - Construction of Buildings or Other Facilities
Constructing or attempting to construct a building, or other structure, boat dock, road, trail, path, or other way, telephone line, telegraph line, power line, or any other private or public utility, upon across, over, through, or under any park areas, except in accordance with the provisions of a valid permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States, is prohibited.
Last updated: August 7, 2025
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Mailing Address:
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
1266 Craters Loop Road
P.O. Box 29
Arco,
ID
83213