Superintendent’s Compendium Of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority
Approved by: Ahna Wilson, Superintendent
136 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148
315.568.0024 phone 315.568.2141 fax
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 land administered by the National Park Service, within the boundary of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7.
I. 36 CFR §1.5 – VISITING HOURS, PUBLIC USE LIMITS, CLOSURES, AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE OR ACTIVITIES
(a)(1) The following visiting hours and public use limits are established for all or for the listed portions of the park, and the following closures are established for all or a portion of the park to all public use or to a certain use or activity:
Visiting Hours
• The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Visitor Contact Station is open 2 days a week, Friday, and Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day summer season. Fall and winter hours may vary check the park website for updates.
• Information on updated hours of operation, tours, and programs at the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church are available at the Visitor Contact Station and posted on the website.
• Park landscapes are open dawn to dusk.
• Park Administration offices are located at 136 Fall Street. Seneca Falls, NY 13148 and are open from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, year-round. Offices are closed during all federal holidays.
• Park information is available at the park’s website at https://www.nps.gov/hart.
• All buildings are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Visiting hours are determined for the best interests of the park and necessary for the proper management of the park.
Public Use Limits
Pursuant to §1.5(d) to implement a public use limit, the Superintendent may establish a permit, registration, or reservations system:
• The Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church occupancy is limited to 49 persons at any time.
• Occupancy inside the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Visitor Contact Station is 17.
Limits are established for the safety of visitors, protection of resources and are the minimum restrictions necessary to achieve such protection.
Closures
• All construction sites are closed to the public.
• The maintenance shop and related areas are closed to the public.
• All or portions of the park may be closed to the public when it is necessary to protect the public from unsafe conditions or to protect park resources from irreversible damage. Signs will be posted to announce such temporary closures.
• Park hours of operation may be adjusted at the discretion of the Superintendent for various reasons including but not limited to staffing limits, operational needs and requirements, visitor and employee safety, and special events and/or permits.
• Extended hours will only occur with approval from the Superintendent.
Unmanned Aircraft
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent. Definition: The term "unmanned aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate of control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce. The use of unmanned aircraft within the boundaries of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park has the potential to harm visitors, disturb wildlife, impact view sheds, cause excessive noise, and interfere with other visitors' enjoyment of the area. This prohibition is implemented as an interim measure while this new use can be properly evaluated. A less restrictive approach is not appropriate at this time due to the impacts the devices could potentially present to visitor safety, park values, and to park resources. The interim prohibition will safeguard these values while the NPS considers how to address this new use on a long-term basis. NPS Management Policies (1.5) require Park Superintendents to use caution when a park is confronted with a new park use such as unmanned aircraft. This type of activity is completely foreign to the historical nature of the park. Less restrictive measures will not suffice due to the historically inaccurate presence of motorized flying objects in the vicinity of the park visitor center and sites with the noise that they may produce. This closure will prevent conflict among visitor use activities while maintaining the primary purpose of the park: to preserve the location, resources, and stories associated with the political and cultural events that occurred at and around the site of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and to provide opportunities for visitor understanding, appreciation and stewardship.
Grounds and Public Use Limits
All areas of the park, not otherwise closed to public use, will be open to public use with the following limits:
• Any or all areas may be closed to public use, or a permit issued may be canceled at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee when an emergency or potentially hazardous condition exists.
• All school groups consisting of 12 or more students who are under the age of eighteen shall be accompanied by a minimum of one chaperone for every 12 students during the groups visit.
• Chaperones must be a minimum of eighteen years of age. Students found without their chaperon may be required to leave the park.
• Disorderly persons or groups consisting of disorderly persons may be removed from the park and prevented from returning to the park on the day they are removed.
• It is prohibited to sit, stand upon, or climb any railing, fence, ledge, wall, tree, museum exhibit or refuse receptacle.
• Climbing over, under, or around railings, gates, doors, stanchions and lines, barricades, or other physical barriers used to control public access is prohibited.
• Touching designated furnishings or objects in any of the historical homes are prohibited.
• It is prohibited to consume food or drink inside any historic structure or in the Visitor Contact Station.
All areas designated for parking government vehicles may only be used for that purpose except that government employees in the performance of their duties may be allowed to temporarily park private vehicles in those areas to facilitate park operation.
DESIGNATED AREAS FOR SPECIAL USE OR ACTIVITY
• Special uses and activities are managed through the Special Park Use Permit process. When applying for a permit, the applicant must specify what area of the park they would like to use for the intended special use. Each application will be handled individually. In the instance that two separate applicants are requesting use of the same area on the same day, they will be handled on a “first come, first served” basis.
Justification: The permit process allows NPS to protect park resources and guarantees groups a priority for a space when multiple groups or individual demonstrators want to use a designated first amendment area in a park.
Climbing Trees
• Climbing in or on trees is prohibited.
Justification: Climbing stresses and damages park trees which are an essential part of the cultural landscape.
Engine Idling
• Drivers of commercial passenger-carrying diesel-fueled motor vehicles are prohibited from idling engines in parking lots of developed areas for periods longer than five minutes.
Justification: The noise and fumes caused by these engines severely impacts the natural experiences sought by many visitors.
Geocaching
• Activities such as geocaching that involve hiding and/or hunting physical containers are prohibited except for containers placed by park personnel for educational purposes.
Justification: Allows for the management of potential adverse environmental impacts.
Off-road Recreational Vehicles
• The operation of off-road recreational vehicles or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) is prohibited.
Justification: Activity detracts from the historic setting of the park and poses a significant risk to visitor safety and park resources which cannot be sustained without causing unacceptable impacts.
• Off-road recreational and utility vehicles maybe allowed for administrative purposes, such as fire control, search and rescue, law enforcement, resource management activities, or power line maintenance.
Justification: To provide for the safety and security of visitors, staff, and park resources.
Parking Limits
• No public parking is available within Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. Public parking for the purpose of visiting park facilities or using park resources or for individuals conducting business with the park is limited to street parking and are subject to parking laws and regulations of the City of Auburn. Visitors are encouraged to take public transportation. Bus loading/unloading is restricted to drop-off and pick up zones that are indicated by the appropriate signage. Idling is prohibited in all areas except during the loading and unloading of passengers.
Justification: These public access determinations are established to ensure the safety and security of neighboring properties, park visitors, staff, and resources and are necessary for the proper management of the park.
CFR §2.11 – PICNICKING
While 36 CFR 2.11 generally allows picnicking, pursuant to 36 CFR 1.5 it is prohibited inside the Harriet Tubman Visitor Contact Station. Picnicking, including the consumption of “brown bag” lunches, is allowed in outdoor park areas, but may not include the setup of tables or chairs. Picnicking in connection with a permitted public gathering or special event is allowed.
Conditions for Picnicking:
• Picnicking must be done on a “pack in, pack out” basis. All picnickers must pack up and carry out all garbage and recyclables.
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Other Recreational Activities
• Badminton and volleyball nets, or any object anchored with stakes is prohibited.
• Organized sports are prohibited.
Justification: Recreational activities in close proximity to buildings detract from the historic setting of the park and pose a risk to visitor safety and damage to natural and cultural resources.
Recreational Activities, Other
• Sunbathing: this activity is found to be incompatible with the intended nature of the park’s sites.
• Camping: the park does not have adequate or safe facilities to allow camping to occur.
Remote-Controlled Devices
• All areas of the park are closed to remote-controlled devices including but not limited to airplanes, helicopters, cars, and similar objects.
• Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Harriet Tubman NHP is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent.
Definition: The term "unmanned aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce.
Justification: Activity detracts from the historic setting of the park and poses a risk to visitor safety.
CCTV Policy Statement
In accordance with National Park Service Law Enforcement Reference Manual 9 (RM-9), notice is hereby given that Harriet Tubman National Historical Park uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) security camera monitoring. The park’s use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for law enforcement and security purposes will only be to visually monitor public park areas and public activities where no constitutionally protected reasonable expectation of privacy exists. Such CCTV use – which will have adequate privacy and First Amendment safeguards – will be to help ensure public safety and security; facilitate the detection, investigation, prevention, and deterrence of terrorist attack and crime; help ensure the safety of citizens and officers;
help assist in the proper allocation and deployment of law enforcement and public safety, resources; and to help facilitate the protection of the innocent and the apprehension and prosecution of criminals (RM-9, 26.1). This policy does not restrict the official use of CCTV in government administrative areas, including administrative buildings, jail holding facilities (RM-9, 26.3.7), revenue collection sites, etc., where the government may record/monitor its facilities. For example, the government may perform unrestricted video/audio recording at revenue collection points (entrance stations, visitor center counters, etc.). This policy does not restrict the use of an Audio/Visual Recording Device (AVRD) in patrol vehicles or officer-worn recording devices used by commissioned rangers. (RM-9, 26.1). Operation of CCTV cameras, maintenance of recorded images and use of recorded images will be in accordance with NPS and Department policy and applicable laws and regulations. (RM-9, 26.1-26.4) No person will be targeted or monitored merely because of race, religion, gender, sex, disability, national origin, or political affiliation or views. (RM-9, 26.4.2) Nothing in this policy statement is intended to create any rights, privileges, or benefits not otherwise recognized by law.
36 CFR § 1.6 PERMITS
Engaging in the following activities without first obtaining the required permit is prohibited:
• Carrying or possession of a weapon, trap, or net unless necessary to support §2.5 activities, 36 CFR §2.4(d)(1)
• Collecting research specimens (plants, wildlife, rocks, or minerals), 36 CFR §2.5(a)
• Operating an unauthorized public address system in connection with a public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued pursuant to §2.50 or §2.51, 36 CFR §2.12(a)(4)
• Aircraft and Air Delivery
• Delivery or retrieval of a person or object by parachute, helicopter, or other airborne means, 36 CFR §2.17(a)(3)
• Removal of downed aircraft, 36 CFR §2.12(c)(1)
• Noncommercial soliciting, 36 CFR §2.37
• Explosives
• Using, possessing, storing, or transporting explosives, blasting agents, or explosive materials, 36 CFR §2.38(a)
• Using or possessing fireworks 36 CFR §2.38(b)
• Conduct a sports event, pageant, regatta, public spectator attraction, entertainment, ceremony, and similar events, 36 CFR §2.50(a)
• Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades, and other public expressions for groups greater than 25 people, 36 CFR §2.51(a)
• Sale or distribution of printed matter for groups greater than 25 people, 36 CFR §2.52(a)
• Memorialization - Scattering of human ashes or remains, leaving markers, tributes or memorials 36 CFR §2.62(b)
• Engaging in or soliciting any business (requires a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the U.S.), 36 CFR §5.3
• Commercial Filming and Still Photography 36 CFR §5.5(b)
"Commercial filming" means the film, electronic, magnetic, digital, or other recording of a moving image by a person, business, or other entity for a market audience with the intent of generating income. Examples include, but are not limited to, feature film, videography, and documentaries. Commercial filming may include the advertisement of a product or service, or the use of actors, models, sets, or props. The organizer of any non-commercial type of filming activity must provide written notice to the Superintendent at least 10 days prior to the start of the proposed activity. Based upon the information provided, the Superintendent may require the organizer to apply for and obtain a permit if necessary to:
• Maintain public health and safety
• protect environmental or scenic values
• protect natural or cultural resources
• allow for equitable allocation and use of facilities
• or avoid conflict among visitor use activities.
If the Superintendent determines that the terms and conditions of a permit could not mitigate the concerns identified above in an acceptable manner, the Superintendent may deny a filming request without issuing a permit. The NPS will consider requests and process permit applications in a timely manner. Processing times will vary depending on the complexity of the proposed activity. If the organizer provides the required 10-day advance notice to the NPS and has not received a written response from the NPS that a permit is required prior to the first day of production, the proposed filming activities may occur without a permit. The following are prohibited:
• Engaging in a filming activity without providing advance notice to the Superintendent when required.
• Engaging in a filming activity without a permit if the activity takes place in areas managed as wilderness or if the Superintendent has notified the organizer in writing that a permit is required.
• Construction of buildings, or other structures, boats, docks, road, trails, paths, etc. 36 CFR §5.7
Violating a term or condition of permits issued under these actions may also result in the suspension and revocation of the permit by the Superintendent.
To apply for a permit:
• See the park webpage on Permits and Reservations
• Contact the Special Use Permit Coordinator or send a request in the mail to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.
• Special Use Permit Applications must be filed with the Special Use Permit Coordinator 3 weeks prior to the anticipated activity.
• The permittee shall be responsible for paying the cost of preparing the permit and for all additional costs incurred in monitoring the event and for any maintenance costs.
General Regulations
36 CFR §2.1 – PRESERVATION OF NATURAL, CULTURAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
• All areas of the park are closed to wood gathering 36 CFR § 2.1 (a)(4)
Justification: Standing dead, down, and live wood provides habitat for cavity-nesting species and insects.
• It is prohibited to gather any fruits, berries, nuts, or unoccupied shells. 36 CFR § 2.1 (a)(1)(ii)
Justification: Collection could inadvertently result in collection of crops from park neighbors.
36 CFR §2.2 – WILDLIFE PROTECTION
• Hunting is not permitted on any park property 36 CFR § 2.2 (b)(2)
• Trapping is not permitted on any park property 36 CFR § 2.2 (b)(3)
Justification: Park lands are open and managed for recreation and wildlife. Hunting and trapping pose a risk to public safety and are counter to park wildlife management goals.
• Wildlife legally wounded outside the park in accordance with State hunting regulations may only be followed inside park boundaries, dispatched, and removed from the park with an NPS Law Enforcement Ranger or Resource Management Specialist present. 36 CFR § 2.2 (d)
Justification: The requirement to notify a Law Enforcement Ranger or Resource Management Specialist protects public safety and avoids unwarranted public accusation that an illegal hunt may have occurred in the park.
• Viewing of wildlife with an artificial light is prohibited throughout the entire park. 36 CFR § 2.2 (e)
Justification: Wildlife viewing with an artificial light may disrupt natural wildlife activities and condition wildlife to human presence. This regulation also provides increased protection of wildlife from poaching activity.
36 CFR §2.4 – WEAPONS, TRAPS, AND NETS
• Individuals are authorized to possess, carry, and transport concealed, loaded, and operable firearms within NPS areas in accordance with applicable state and federal law. Possession of firearms is prohibited inside Federally owned or leased buildings. The law regarding discharge of firearms remains unchanged. 36 CFR §2.4(h)
Justification: This wording reflects implementation of 512, P.L. 111-24, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, 123 Stat. 1764-65 § 512 effective February 22, 2010
36 CFR §2.10 – CAMPING
• All areas of Harriet Tubman NHP are closed to camping, 36 CFR § 2.10(a)
Justification: Camping activities detract from the historic setting of the park.
36 CFR §2.11 – PICNICKING
While 36 CFR 2.11 generally allows picnicking, pursuant to 36 CFR 1.5 it is prohibited inside the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and the church parsonage. Picnicking, including the consumption of “brown bag” lunches, is allowed in outdoor park areas, but may not include the setup of tables or chairs. Picnicking in connection with a permitted public gathering or special event is allowed.
Justification: Picnicking in close proximity to buildings detracts from the historic setting of the park.
• Groups of 25 people or more require a permit to picnic on park grounds.
Justification: Large groups require more oversight to avoid adverse impacts to park resources and operations.
36 CFR §2.13 – FIRES
• Portable gas and charcoal or other open flame grills are prohibited. 36 CFR § 2.13(a)(1)
• Fires are prohibited in all areas of the park. 36 CFR § 2.13(c)
• Lighting and maintaining any type of fire, including but not limited to cigarettes, candles, or lanterns, is prohibited within any park building unless authorized by the Superintendent. 36 CFR § 2.13(a)(1)
• While 36 CFR 2.13 generally prohibits lighting or maintaining a fire, a permit may authorize open flame candles relating to a demonstration, but such candles must always be hand-held and equipped with drip protectors to protect park resources. Since wax can cause permanent damage unless removed properly and in a timely fashion, if wax drips occur in park areas, they shall contact Harriet Tubman NHP Facility Manager at Email Us to ensure proper removal treatment occurs.
Justification: The use of fire is regulated to protect structures, natural resources, and the public.
36 CFR §2.14 – SANTITATION AND REFUSE
The use of government refuse receptacles or facilities for dumping household, commercial or industrial refuse, brought as such from private or municipal property is prohibited 36 CFR § 2.14(a)(2)
36 CFR §2.15 – PETS
(a)(1) Possessing pets in public buildings and in public transportation vehicles is prohibited:
Justification: The presence of pets at the other sites may distract from visitor experience.
This restriction does not apply to service animals accompanying persons with disabilities as defined by 28 CFR 36.104.
36 CFR §2.16 - HORSE AND PACK ANIMALS
The use of horses or pack animals is prohibited. 36 CFR § 2.16(g)
Justification: Restriction is intended to protect natural resources and reduce possible visitor use conflicts.
36 CFR §2.18 – SNOWMOBILES
Snowmobiles are prohibited. 36 CFR § 2.18(c)
Justification: Activity detracts from the historic setting of the park and poses a significant risk to visitor safety.
36 CFR §2.19 - WINTER ACTIVITIES
• Sledding, inner tubing, tobogganing, and similar winter sports are prohibited with the exception of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. 36 CFR § 2.19(c)
• Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are prohibited in parking areas open to motor vehicle traffic. 36 CFR § 2.19(a)
Justification: Restriction is intended to protect the health and safety of visitors.
36 CFR §2.20 – SKATING, SKATEBOARDS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES
• Use of roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, roller skis, or similar devices is prohibited. 36 CFR § 2.20
Justification: Restrictions are intended to protect the health and safety of visitors and the resource.
36 CFR §2.21 - SMOKING
• Smoking is prohibited in all park buildings, all government vehicles, within 25 feet of a public building entrance, and within 50 feet of fuel storage facilities. 36 CFR § 2.21(a)
• Pursuant to the Director’s Policy Memorandum 15-03, the use of Electronic Delivery Systems (ENDS) or “vaping” will be treated the same as smoking.
Justification: It is NPS policy that public use and administrative facilities be smoke-free. The restrictions are intended to protect park resources, reduce the risk of fire, and prevent conflicts among visitor use activities.
36 CFR §2.22 – PROPERTY
• Leaving property unattended for longer than 24 hours is prohibited unless the property is part of an activity under a special park use permit (e.g., storage of equipment in a staging area during a construction project) 36 CFR § 2.22(a)(2)
36 CFR §2.35 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
• The park is closed to alcohol consumption except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit: 36 CFR § 2.35 (a)(3)(i)
Justification: Areas where the public engages in business with the government or is participating in educational opportunities are not appropriate for alcohol consumption.
36 CFR §2.51 – PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES
• Demonstrations of more than 25 people are allowed within park areas designated as available under paragraph (c)(2) when the superintendent has issued a permit for the activity.
• Demonstrations of 25 people or less are allowed within the park areas designated as available under paragraph (c)(2). Demonstrations of more than 25 people are allowed within designated park areas when the superintendent has issued a permit for the activity.
• Permits must be submitted to the Superintendent’s Office at least 3 weeks prior to the date desired for commencement of the activity.
The following locations are designated as available for demonstrations:
• Public assemblies for groups greater than 25 people are prohibited without a permit.
• Designated areas for all public assemblies are on the lawn in between the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and the Parsonage Visitor Contact Station.
• Written applications for permits must be received by the Superintendent ten days prior to the date desired for the event. The activity must not conflict with any scheduled NPS function or program. Visitors will not be subjected to undue noise or physical contact. Visitors shall not be impeded in their progress to any portions of the park including public buildings, visitor centers, parking areas, etc.
Justification: The permit process allows NPS to protect park resources and guarantees groups a priority for a space when multiple groups or individual demonstrators want to use a designated first amendment area in a park.
36 CFR §2.52 – SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATTER
• The sale or distribution of printed matter by 25 people or less is allowed within the park areas designated as available under §2.51 (see above). The sale or distribution of printed matter by more than 25 persons is allowed within the designated park areas when the superintendent has issued a permit.
Justification: The permit process allows NPS to protect park resources and guarantees groups a priority for a space when multiple groups or individual demonstrators want to use a designated public assembly area in a park.
36 CFR §2.62 – MEMORIALIZATION
(a) The installation of a monument, memorial, tablet, structure, or other commemorative installation in a park area without the authorization of the Director is prohibited. (b) The scattering of human ashes from cremation is prohibited, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit, or in the following areas and according to the following conditions:
No designated area exists, and no permits will be issued for memorialization purposes.
Justification: Activity detracts from the historic setting of the park
36 CFR §4.10 – TRAVEL ON PARK ROADS AND DESIGNATED ROUTES
Off-road motor vehicle use is prohibited 36 CFR §4.10(a) Justification: To ensure the safety of park visitors and to protect cultural landscapes.
36 CFR §4.30 – BICYCLES
Bicycles, including e-bikes, are not permitted for use on the historical properties of the park. Local ordinance prohibits bicycles, including e-bikes, from use on sidewalks around the park Visitor Contact Station. Bicycles may be left unattended only in the bicycle rack located next to the Visitor Contact Station. Justification: To avoid adverse environmental impact and honoring the historical significance of the sites.
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 §5.4 – COMMERCIAL PASSENGER-CARRYING MOTOR VEHICLES
(a) The commercial transportation of passengers by motor vehicle except as authorized under a contract or permit from the Secretary of Interior or their authorized representative is prohibited in certain parks. See §5.4(a) for more information.
36 CFR §5.5 – MOTION PICTURES, TELEVSION, AND PHOTOGRAPHY
(a) Before any motion picture may be filmed or any television production or soundtrack may be made by any person other than bona fide newsreel or news television personnel, written permission must first be obtained from the Superintendent.
(b) Taking photographs of any vehicle or other articles of commerce or models for the purpose of commercial advertising without a written permit from the Superintendent is prohibited.
36 CFR §5.6 – COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
(b) & (c) Using commercial vehicles on government roads within park areas when such use is in no way connected with the operation of the park is generally prohibited and requires permission or a permit from the Superintendent.
36 CFR §5.7 – CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS OR OTHER FACILITIES
Such activities are prohibited, except in accordance with the provisions of a valid permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States.
