Superintendent's Compendium

The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of Hopewell Furnance National Historic Site.

Approved August 19, 2025. Rosalyn J. Fennell, Superintendent

A signed copy on file at the park, available on request.

 
 

A. Introduction

1. Superintendent’s Compendium Described

The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of the park. The Superintendent’s Compendium does not repeat regulations found in 36 CFR and other United States Code and CFR Titles, which are enforced without further elaboration at the park level.

The regulations contained in 36 CFR, Parts 1-7, are the basic mechanism used by the National Park Service (NPS) to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the park and to protect visitors and property within the park. Parts 1 through 6 are general regulations applicable to all areas of the National Park system, and Part 7 contains special regulations specific to individual parks. Each of these Parts has many sections and subsections articulating specific provisions. Within some of these Part 1-7 sections and subsections, the Superintendent is granted discretionary authority to develop local rules to be responsive to the needs of a specific park resource or activity, park plan, program, and/or special needs of the general public.

As an example, 36 CFR 1.5(a) Closures and Public Use Limits provides the Superintendent certain discretion in allowing or disallowing certain activities. The authority granted by the Section, however, requires the Superintendent to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act (6 USC Section 551), which requires public notice on actions with major impact on visitor use patterns, park resources or those that are highly controversial in nature.

Another example is 36 CFR 1.6 Permits, which allows the Superintendent to require a permit for certain uses and activities in the park. This Section, however, requires that a list of activities needing a permit (and a fee schedule for the various types of permits) be maintained by the park.

A final example is 36 CFR 2.1(c) (1) Preservation of Natural, Cultural and Archeological Resources, which provides the Superintendent the authority to designate certain fruits, nuts, berries or unoccupied seashells which may be gathered by hand for personal use or consumption. This activity can occur, however, only if a written determination shows that the allowed activity does not adversely affect park wildlife, the reproductive potential of a plant species, or otherwise adversely affect park resources.

This Compendium should be used in conjunction with Title 36 CFR, Parts 1-7, to more fully understand the regulations governing the use and enjoyment of all the areas of the National Park System.

A copy of Title 36, CFR, can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office at:

Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954


The CFR is also available on the internet on Access.gpo.gov.

2. Laws and Policies Allowing the Superintendent to Develop This Compendium

The National Park Service (NPS) is granted broad statutory authority under 16 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 1 et.seq. (Organic Act of 1916, as amended) to “…regulate the use of the Federal areas known as national parks, monuments, and reservations…by such means and measures as conform to the fundamental purposes of the said parks…which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment for future generations” (16 U.S.C. Section 1). In addition, the NPS Organic Act allows the NPS, through the Secretary of the Interior, to “make and publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary or proper for the use and management of the parks, monuments, and reservations under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service” (16 U.S.C. Section 3).

In 1970, Congress amended the NPS Organic Act to clarify its intentions as to the overall mission of the NPS. Through the General Authorities Act of 1970 (16 U.S.C. Sections 1a1-1a8), Congress brought all areas administered by the NPS into one National Park System and directed the NPS to manage all areas under its administration consistent with the Organic Act of 1916.

In 1978, Congress amended the General Authorities Act of 1970 and reasserted System-wide the high standard of protection defined in the original Organic Act by stating “Congress further reaffirms, declares, and directs that the promotion and regulation of the various areas of the National Park System, as defined by Section 1 of this Title, shall be consistent with and founded in the purpose established by Section 1 of this Title, to the common benefit of all people of the United States.”

16 U.S.C. Section 1c defines the National Park System as”…any areas of land and water now or hereafter administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service for park, monument, historic, parkway, recreational, or other purposes.”

In addition to the above statutory authority, the Superintendent is guided by established NPS policy as found in the NPS Management Policies (2006). The Superintendent is also guided by more specific policies promulgated by the Director, National Park Service, in the form of Director’s Orders. As stated in the Management Policies, the primary responsibility of the NPS is to protect and preserve our national natural and cultural resources while providing for the enjoyment of these resources by visitor and other users, as long as use does not impair specific park resources or overall visitor experience. The appropriateness of any particular visitor use or recreational experience is resource-based and will vary from park to park; therefore, a use or activity that is appropriate in one park area may not be appropriate in another. The Superintendent is directed to analyze overall park use and determine if any particular use is appropriate. Where conflict arises between use and resource protection, where the Superintendent has a reasonable basis to believe a resource is or would become impaired, than that Superintendent is obliged to place limitations on public use.

3. Consistency of This Compendium with Applicable Federal Law and Requirements

The Superintendent’s Compendium is not considered a significant rule requiring review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. In addition, this Compendium will not have a significant economic effect on a number of small entities nor impose a significant cost on any local, state or tribal government or private organization, and therefore does not fall under the requirements of either the Regulatory Flexibility Act or the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.

The actions and requirements described in this Compendium are found to be categorically excluded from further compliance with the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in Department of the Interior (DOI) Guidelines 516 DM 6 and as such, an Environmental Assessment will not be prepared.

4. Development of the Requirements of the Superintendent’s Compendium

As outlined above, the NPS has broad authority and responsibility to determine what types of uses and activities are appropriate in any particular National Park System area. The requirements of the Superintendent’s Compendium are developed through an analysis and determination process. The decision criteria used during this process are:

• Is there use or activity consistent with the NPS Organic Act and NPS policy?
• Is the use or activity consistent and compatible with the park’s enabling legislation, management objectives, and corresponding management plans?
• Will the use or activity damage the park’s protected natural and cultural resources and other protected values?
• Will the use or activity disturb or be in conflict with wildlife, vegetation, and environmental protection actions and values?
• Will the use or activity conflict with or be incompatible with traditional park uses and activities?
• Will the use or activity compromise employee or public safety?

5. Applicability of the Compendium

The rules contained in this Compendium apply to all persons entering, using, visiting or otherwise present on Federally owned lands, including submerged lands, and waters administered by the NPS within the legislative boundaries of the park. This includes all waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including all navigable waters.

6. Enforcement of Compendium

Requirements NPS Law Enforcement Park Rangers enforce the requirements of the United States Code, 36 CFR, and this Superintendent’s Compendium.

7. Penalties for Not Adhering to the Compendium Requirements

A person who violates any provision of the regulations found in 36 CFR, Parts 1-7, or provisions of this Compendium, is subject to a fine as provided by law (18 U.S.C. 3571) up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months (18 U.S.C. 3559), or both, and shall be adjudged to pay all court costs associated with any court proceedings. You may receive a list of fines associated with any particular provision by contacting the Chief Ranger at the park address found below.

8. Comments on the Compendium

The Compendium is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The park welcomes comments about its program and activities at any time.

9. Effective Date of the Superintendent Compendium

The Superintendent’s Compendium is effective on the approval date listed on the first page of this document, and remains in effect until revised for a period up to one year.

 

10. Additional Information

Some of the terms used in this Compendium may have specific meaning defined in 36 CFR 1.4 Definitions.

E-bike means two- or three-wheeled cycles with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 HP) that provides propulsion assistance.

Magnet Fishing is defined as searching in outdoor waters for ferromagnetic objects available to pull with a strong magnet.

Picnicking is defined as any excursion or outing in which the participants bring food with them and set up property for the purpose of cooking, preparing or serving a meal in the open air. This property could include but is not limited to chairs, tables, canopies, serveware, plates, utensils or cooking devices. Solely the use of coolers, beverage containers or the mere presence of food or eating in of itself does not constitute picnicking for the purpose of this closure.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are defined as aircraft regardless of size or weight (14 CFR§1.1 Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.) UAS, commonly referred to as drones, is the term used by the Federal Aviation Administration, however the International Civil Aviation Organization has adopted the term “Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles” which may be used in the future.

Park Specific Definitions
Historic Complex is the area of the park south of the Reading-Valley Forge Road at the Visitor Center, north of the Boarding House gate, west of Route 345 and east of the Hopewell Furnace NHS/French Creek State Park boundary beginning at a line established by the School House Ruins and the Collier’s Hut.

Park Specific Definitions
Historic Complex is the area of the park south of the Reading-Valley Forge Road at the Visitor Center, north of the Boarding House gate, west of Route 345 and east of the Hopewell Furnace NHS/French Creek State Park boundary beginning at a line established by the School House Ruins and the Collier’s Hut.

11. Availability

Copies of the Compendium are available at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520. It may also be found laws and policies webpage.

 

B. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMPENDIUM

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 Valley Forge National Historical Park. Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7.

Written determinations, which explain the reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of discretionary authority, as required by Section 1.5(c), appear in this document identified by italicized print.

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

Mark Bird Lane, the Visitor Center, the Visitor Center parking lot, restrooms, and historic buildings are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Park grounds and through trails are accessible from sunrise until dusk 7-days-a-week.

⦁ Mark Bird Lane, and the Visitor Center area parking lots are closed to public vehicular use between 5:00 pm and 9:00 am daily, except during those times when a permitted or park sponsored event is occurring.
⦁ The Clement Brooke Lane accessible parking lot is open sunrise to dusk.
⦁ The Environmental Study Area (ESA) parking lot, east of Rte 345, is open sunrise to dusk.
⦁ The Visitor Center is closed to public access from 5:00 pm to 9:00 am daily except during those times when a permitted or park sponsored event is occurring.
⦁ The Historic Complex grounds are closed to visitation from dusk until sunrise daily except during those times when a permitted or park sponsored event is occurring.
⦁ Mark Bird Lane, the Visitor Center, the Visitor Center parking lot, restrooms, and historic buildings are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (observed date), President’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

These visiting hours were determined to be in the best interests of park and visitor operations and are necessary for the proper management of the park.

Public Use Limits

⦁ Any or all areas may be closed to public use, or a special use permit may be cancelled at the discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee when an emergency or potentially hazardous condition exists.
⦁ Entering or remaining in the Park outside of posted hours is prohibited. Per 36 CFR §1.5(f): Violating a closure, designation, use, or activity restriction or condition, schedule of visiting hours, or public use limit is prohibited.
⦁ The park may on occasion alter the days and hours of operation due to staffing constraints, hazardous weather conditions, power outages or other circumstances which necessitate a shutdown.
⦁ The Park, or portions of the Park, may be closed at any time for emergency, public health, or security reasons in order to protect the welfare of staff, visitors, and Park resources.
⦁ Temporary closures will be announced on the alert section of the Park’s website, the Park Facebook page, communicated on the Park’s phone greeting, and posted at key locations within the Park.
⦁ In order to manage impacts to the resources and operations of the park, any organized group of 25 or more is required to have a permit.

Determination: The historic building interiors have small room sizes and hallways and allowing more people in the building without a reservation would threaten public safety, the historic and cultural resources of the Park, and the orderly management of the Park. Visitors seeking to bring large groups within the building must make a reservation

Closures

All trails, maintenance roads, fire breaks and historic trace roads are closed to all unauthorized vehicles except those roads listed under section 36 CFR §1.5 (a)(2):
Determination: These closures are based on the determination that the use of motor vehicles on the historic trace roads would be inappropriate based on the historic nature of those areas of the park. Motor Vehicles would also pose a safety hazard to pedestrian traffic on those dirt and gravel roadways. The use of motor vehicles on Maintenance access roads, also dirt and gravel roadways, would pose a safety hazard to both the public and to employees due to the unpaved surface of the road and the nature of operations (i.e. use of heavy equipment and the movement of various loads).

  • The Historic Complex is closed to horse drawn vehicles except those used in interpretive programs.
The following activities are prohibited:
  • Segways
  • Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMD)
Determination: Segways and other brands of EPAMD are considered motor vehicles as defined under 36 CFR §1.4. Operating a motor vehicle is prohibited except on park roads, in parking areas and on routes and areas designated for off-road motor vehicle use. Therefore, pursuant to 36 CFR §4.10(a) the recreational use of Segways and other EPAMD on park sidewalks and trails is prohibited.

  • Food and Drink are prohibited in the Ironmaster’s House except during authorized events.

Determination: This closure is based on the determination that food and drink should be prohibited in the Ironmaster’s House in order to protect historic buildings and artifacts from damage caused by spills and increased insect and rodent activity that would result of increased food sources created by crumbs and spills.

  • Engaging in recreational activities that interfere with or detract from the use and appreciation of historic resources in the Historic Complex area, Visitor Center area and other areas used for interpretive activities are prohibited. These activities include but are not limited to the following: kite flying, ball playing, Frisbee throwing, sledding, tobogganing, and skating.

This closure is based on the determination that certain recreational activities such as described above would be inappropriate in certain areas of the park due to the historic nature and setting of those areas.

  • The Historic Complex is closed to all bicycle riding. The Hopewell Big Woods Trail, serving as the right of way for the Horse-Shoe Trail, is accessible to bicycles. This includes the section of the historic road from the junction in the Historic Complex to the Care House and Route 345.

Determination: This closure is based on the determination that the use of bicycles is inappropriate in the Historic Complex area of the park due to the historic setting and concern for the safety of the visiting public.

  • Picnicking in the Historic Complex is prohibited.

Determination: This closure is in place to assure that visitors to the Historic Complex are not distracted by activities that could detract from the visitor’s appreciation of the historic scene.

  • Unmanned Aircraft: Launching, landing or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Hopewell Furnace NHS is prohibited except as approved in writing by the park superintendent.

  • The feeding of park farm animals is prohibited.

(a)(2) The following areas have been designated for a specific use or activity, under the conditions and/or restrictions as noted:

Park roads, open for travel by motor vehicle are indicated below:

  1. Mark Bird Lane
  2. Clement Brooke Lane
  3. Harrison-Lloyd Road (Green Lane)
  4. PA 345
  5. Hopewell Road
  • E-bikes

E-bikes are allowed in Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park where traditional bicycles are allowed

E-bikes are prohibited where traditional bicycles are prohibited.Except on park roads and other locations where use of motor vehicles by the public is allowed, operators may only use the power provided by the electric motor to assist pedal propulsion of an e-bike.

Please refer to the most current version of the parks trail map for these locations, which can be found at https://www.nps.gov/hofu/planyourvisit/maps.htm.

A person operating an e-bike is subject to the following sections of 36 CFR part 4 that apply to the use of traditional bicycles: sections 4.12, 4.13, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, and 4.30(h)(2)-(5).

Except as specified in this Compendium, the use of an e-bike within Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park is governed by State law, which is adopted and made a part of this Compendium. Any violation of State law adopted by this paragraph is prohibited.

  • CCTV Policy Statement

In accordance with National Park Service Law Enforcement Reference Manual 9 (RM-9), notice is hereby given that Hopewell Furnace National Historical Site uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) security camera monitoring.
The park’s use of 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 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.


⦁ Uncrewed or Remotely Piloted Aircraft:

Launching, landing, or operating an uncrewed or remotely piloted aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Valley Forge National Historical Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the park superintendent. A special use permit (SUP) that specifically authorizes launching, landing, or operating an uncrewed aircraft must be approved in writing by the Regional Director unless otherwise specified


⦁ Filming, still photography, and audio recording activity may require a permit, consistent with 54 U.S.C. 100905

⦁ Filming, still photography, and audio recording activity that occurs in closed areas, requires exclusive use of a site or area, or involves a set or staging equipment other than handheld equipment (such as a tripod, monopod, and handheld lighting equipment) requires a permit, unless the activity is affiliated with an activity or event that has been allowed under a written authorization, such as a special use permit.

⦁ Filming, still photography, and audio recording that involves more than eight individuals requires a permit, unless the NPS has specifically notified an individual or group that a permit is not required, or if the activity is affiliated with an activity or event that has been allowed under a written authorization, such as a special use permit.

⦁ If a permit is required for the reasons stated above, or if the NPS otherwise determines and then notifies and individual or group that a permit is required for a filming, still photography, or audio recording activity, then engaging in that activity without a permit is prohibited. Violating a term or condition of a permit issued by the NPS for a filming, still photography, or audio recording activity is prohibited, and may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit, in addition to any penalties that may apply under 36 CFR 1.3.

Federal law at 54 U.S.C. 100905 states that permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording in park areas if certain requirements are met. These requirements address various topics, including, but not limited to, group size, location, equipment, potential impacts to resources and visitors, and the likelihood that the NPS will incur related administrative costs. If any of these requirements are not met, the law allows the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the NPS, to require a permit for the subject activity. Permit requirements are imposed by the superintendent under discretionary authority provided by 36 CFR 1.5(a)(2), which allows the superintendent to impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity, consistent with applicable legislation, to implement management responsibilities. The general regulations for permits in 36 CFR 1.6 do not apply to permits issued for filming, still photography, and Page 10 of 24 audio recording, which instead are governed by the statutory provisions in 54 U.S.C. 100905.
The imposition of permit requirements, on a case-by-case basis, for filming, still photography, or audio recording does not require rulemaking under 36 CFR 1.5(b). Requiring a permit with reasonable terms and conditions in accordance with statutory requirements at 54 U.S.C.
100905 is not highly controversial, will not result in a significant alteration in the public use pattern of the System unit, will not adversely affect the System unit’s natural, aesthetic, scenic or cultural values, or require a long-term or significant modification in the resource management objectives of the System unit, because the permit requirement is limited in time and scope to the specific activities authorized by the permit, which contain terms and conditions that protect the values, resources, and visitors of the System unit, and implements federal law.

 

II. 36 CFR §1.6 – ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE A PERMIT

§1.5(d) Relating to Public Use Limits:
To implement a public use limit, the superintendent may establish a permit, registration, or reservation system. Permits shall be issued in accordance with the criteria and procedures of 36 CFR §1.6.

§1.6(a) Scientific Research

§1.6(f) Some filming, still photography, and audio recording (depends upon the facts and circumstances; contact the park for more information). 36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) and 54

U.S.C. 100905

§2.4(d)Carry or possess a weapon, trap, or net

§2.5(a)Specimen collection (Take plant, fish, wildlife, rocks or minerals)

§2.11 Picnics for groups in excess of 25 people require a permit and must use a designated picnic area. Designated picnic areas include the CCC picnic shelter area, the areas associated with the ESA lot, and the area adjacent to the upper parking lot of the visitor center.

§2.12 Audio Disturbances:

(a)(1) Operating motorized equipment or machinery such as an electric generating plant, motor vehicle, motorized toy, or an audio device, such as a radio, television set, tape deck or musical instrument, in a manner:

(i) That exceeds a nose level of 60 decibels measured on the A-weighted scale at 50 feet; or, if below that level, nevertheless:
(ii) Makes noise which is unreasonable, considering the nature and purpose of the actor’s conduct, location, time of day or night, purpose for which the area was established, impact on park users, and other factors that would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances

(a)(4) Operation of a 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

§2.16 Horse and Pack Animals

Organized groups of 25 or more riders must obtain a permit.

§2.17 Aircraft & Air Delivery:

(a)(3) Delivery or retrieval of a person or object by parachute, helicopter or other airborne means

(c)(1) Removal of a downed aircraft

§2.37 Soliciting or demanding gifts, money goods or services: (Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit issued under §2.50, §2.51 or §2.52

§2.38 Explosives:

(a) Use, possess, store, transport explosives, blasting agents or explosive materials

(b) Use or possess fireworks

§2.50(a) Conduct a sports event, pageant, regatta, public spectator attraction, entertainment, ceremony, and similar events

§2.51(a) Demonstrations: Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades and other public expressions of views

§2.52(c) Sale or distribution of printer matter that is not solely commercial advertising

§2.60(b) Livestock use

§2.61(a) Residing on federal lands • §2.62 Memorialization:

(a) Erection of monuments (Requires approval from Regional Director)

(b) Scattering ashes from human cremation

§4.11(a) Exceeding of established vehicle load, weight and size limits

§5.1 Advertisements - (Display, posting or distribution.)

§5.2(b) Sale of intoxicants on private lands.

§5.3 Engaging in or soliciting any business (Requires a permit, contract or other written agreement with the United States, or must be pursuant to special regulations).

§5.6(c) Use of commercial vehicles on park area roads (The superintendent shall issue a permit to access private lands within or adjacent to the park when access is otherwise not available)

§5.7 Construction of buildings, facilities, trails, roads, boat docks, path, structure, etc.

§6.9(a) Operation of a solid waste disposal site

Activities requiring a permit are listed above, under Public Use Limits and throughout this document under the specific 36 CFR Section that authorizes or requires the issuance of a permit.

Parties interested in obtaining special use permits may learn more about permits and about how to obtain a permit application by visiting Hopewell Furnace Permits and Reservation webpage or by calling 610-582- 8773

 

III. GENERAL REGULATIONS
36 CFR §2.1 – PRESERVATION OF NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following is prohibited:

(1) Possessing, destroying, injuring, defacing, removing, digging, or disturbing from its natural state:

(i) Living or dead wildlife or fish, or the parts or products thereof, such as antlers or nests.
(ii) Plants or the parts or products thereof.
(iii) Nonfossilized and fossilized paleontological specimens, cultural or archeological resources, or the parts thereof.
(iv) A mineral resource or cave formation or the parts thereof.

(2) Introducing wildlife, fish or plants, including their reproductive bodies, into a park area ecosystem.
(3) Tossing, throwing or rolling rocks or other items inside caves or caverns, into valleys, canyons, or caverns, down hillsides or mountainsides, or into thermal features.
(4) Using or possessing wood gathered from within the park area: Provided, however, That the superintendent may designate areas where dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park area.
(5) Walking on, climbing, entering, ascending, descending, or traversing an archeological or cultural resource, monument, or statue, except in designated areas and under conditions established by the superintendent.
(6) Possessing, destroying, injuring, defacing, removing, digging, or disturbing a structure or its furnishing or fixtures, or other cultural or archeological resources.
(7) Possessing or using a mineral or metal detector, magnetometer, side scan sonar, other metal detecting device, or subbottom profiler.

(b) Trails and Walkways:

(1) The superintendent may restrict hiking or pedestrian use to a designated trail or walkway system pursuant to 36 CFR §§ 1.5 and 1.7. Leaving a trail or walkway to shortcut between portions of the same trail or walkway, or to shortcut to an adjacent trail or walkway in violation of designated restrictions is prohibited.

Trail limitations can be found within the closure section under 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1)

36 CFR §2.2 - WILDLIFE PROTECTION

(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) The taking of wildlife, except by authorized hunting and trapping activities conducted in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(2) The feeding, touching, teasing, frightening or intentional disturbing of wildlife nesting, breeding or other activities.
(3) Possessing unlawfully taken wildlife or portions thereof.

(b) Hunting and trapping is prohibited on all lands and waterways within the boundary of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.

(d) Any wildlife legally taken from outside the park boundary that needs to be removed from within the park is permitted under the following conditions and procedures:

Tracking wounded wildlife into the park, which was lawfully wounded outside of park boundaries, is prohibited unless accompanied by a commissioned park ranger. The ranger on site may terminate the search if the animal is not located within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the ranger.

These regulations help to protect against the unlawful taking of wildlife within the park.

(e) The Superintendent may designate all or portions of a park area as closed to the viewing of wildlife with an artificial light. Use of an artificial light for purposes of viewing wildlife in closed areas is prohibited.

  • All park areas are closed to spotlighting

36 CFR § 2.3 – FISHING

(a) Except in designated areas or as provided in this section, fishing shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State within whose exterior boundaries a park area or portion thereof is located. Nonconflicting State laws are adopted as a part of these regulations.

  • Fishing is prohibited within the Historic Complex.

36 CFR §2.4 - WEAPONS, TRAPS and NETS

(a) None of the provisions in this section or any regulation in this chapter may be enforced to prohibit an individual from possessing a firearm, including an assembled or functional firearm, in any National Park System unit if:

(1) The individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm; and
(2) The possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the State in which the National Park System unit is located.

(b)(2) Weapons, traps or nets may be carried, possessed or used:

(i) At designated times and locations in park areas: Weapons cannot be used in the park with the exception of those authorized by subsection (f).
(g) The carrying or possessing of a weapon in violation of applicable Federal and State laws is prohibited.
(f) Authorized Federal, State and local law enforcement officers may carry firearms in the performance of their official duties.

18 U.S.C. § 930 prohibits the possession of firearms in “federal facilities,” which are defined as “buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by the federal government, where federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties.” These places are marked with signs at public entrances.
Park visitors who can legally possess and carry firearms under federal, state, and local law are allowed to carry them in the park. The role of the responsible gun owner is to know and obey the federal, state, and local laws appropriate to the park they are visiting
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36 CFR §2.5 – RESEARCH SPECIMENS

(a)Taking plants, fish, wildlife, rocks or minerals is prohibited except in accordance with other regulations of Chapter I of 36 CFR or pursuant to the terms and conditions of a specimen collection permit. Applications for research permits are available athttps://irma.nps.gov/rprs/.

36 CFR §2.10 – CAMPING and FOOD STORAGE

(a) The superintendent may require permits, designate sites or areas, and establish conditions for camping.

Determination: Camping is only permitted at park sponsored events, activities, or for authorized volunteers.

36 CFR §2.11 – PICNICKING

Picnicking is allowed, except in designated areas closed in accordance with § 1.5. The superintendent may establish conditions for picnicking in areas where picnicking is allowed. Picnicking in violation of established conditions is prohibited.
Conditions for Picnicking:

  • Groups larger than 25 people are required to use a “designated picnic area” and are required to get a special use permit. Group size may need to be limited based on resource capacity.
  • Trash must be disposed of properly and packed out when no trash receptacles are available.
  • Picnicking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The Historic Complex area is closed to picnicking.

Determination: The closure is in effect to maintain the significance of iconic and significant historical resources and to protect the park 's natural and cultural resources, historic landscape and to provide for public safety.

36 CFR §2.12 – AUDIO DISTURBANCES

(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) Operating motorized equipment or machinery such as an electric generating plant, motor vehicle, motorized toy, or an audio device, such as a radio, television set, tape deck or musical instrument, in a manner:

(i) That exceeds a noise level of 60 decibels measured on the A-weighted scale at 50 feet; or, if below that level, nevertheless;
(ii) makes noise which is unreasonable, considering the nature and purpose of the actor's conduct, location, time of day or night, purpose for which the area was established, impact on park users, and other factors that would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances.

(2) In developed areas, operating a power saw, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit.
(3) In nondeveloped areas, operating any type of portable motor or engine, or device powered by a portable motor or engine, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit. This paragraph does not apply to vessels in areas where motor boating is allowed.
(4) Operating a public address system, except in connection with a public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued pursuant to § 2.50 or § 2.51.

(b) Violation of the terms and conditions of a permit issued in accordance with section is prohibited and may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit.

36 CFR 2.13 – FIRES

(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) Lighting or maintaining a fire, except in designated areas or receptacles and under conditions that may be established by the superintendent.
(2) Using stoves or lanterns in violation of established restrictions.
(3) Lighting, tending, or using a fire, stove or lantern in a manner that threatens, causes damage to, or results in the burning of property, real property or park resources, or creates a public safety hazard.
(4) Leaving a fire unattended.
(5) Throwing or discarding lighted or smoldering material in a manner that threatens, causes damage to, or results in the burning of property or park resources, or creates a public safety hazard.

Designated Areas:
Fires are allowed in the picnic area adjacent to the upper parking lot provided that it is contained in a charcoal grill or UL approved propane or gasoline stoves/grills.
Receptacles Allowed:
All fires must be in self-contained charcoal grills or UL approved propane or gasoline stoves/grills.
Established Conditions for Fires:
All grill accoutrements and used charcoal must be packed out of the park by the user.
Open fires and ground fires are not permitted except in conjunction with Park approved living history demonstration and activities.

Risk associated with potential for wildland fire or burns to visitors. Removal of accoutrements and charcoal is to avoid attracting wildlife and to avoid starting fires in receptacles.
Ground fires cause sterilization of soil preventing growth of natural ground cover and makes areas prone to increased of wildfires.

36 CFR 2.15 – PETS

(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) Possessing a pet in a public building, public transportation vehicle, or location designated as a swimming beach, or any structure or area closed tothe possession of pets by the superintendent. This subparagraph shall not apply to guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing-impaired persons.
(2) Failing to crate, cage, restrain on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.
(3) Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object, except in designated areas or under conditions which may be established by the superintendent.
(4) Allowing a pet to make noise that is unreasonable considering location, time of day or night, impact on park users, and other relevant factors, or that frightens wildlife by barking, howling, or making other noise.
(5) Failing to comply with pet excrement disposal conditions which may be established by the superintendent.

  • Owners or persons having custody or control of any animal(s) will immediately remove and dispose of excrement voided by an animal(s) under their control. Excrement will be properly disposed of in outdoor trash containers.

(c) Pets or feral animals that are running-at-large and observed by an authorized person in the act of killing, injuring or molesting humans, livestock, or wildlife may be destroyed if necessary for public safety or protection of wildlife, livestock, or other park resources.
(d) Pets running-at-large may be impounded, and the owner may be charged reasonable fees for kennel or boarding costs, feed, veterinarian fees, transportation costs, and disposal. An impounded pet may be put up for adoption or otherwise disposed of after being held for 72 hours from the time the owner was notified of capture or 72 hours from the time of capture if the owner is unknown.
(e)Pets may be kept by residents of park areas consistent with the provisions of this section and in accordance with conditions which may be established by the superintendent. Violation of these conditions is prohibited.

  • Breeding operations shall not be conducted on park property.
  • Wildlife shall not be kept in violation of state or federal law.
  • The keeping of farm animals (which include but are not limited to: horses, burros, goats, or potbellied pigs) is prohibited.
    • Excessive noise or offensive conditions created by any pet are prohibited.

(f) This section does not apply to dogs used by authorized Federal, State and local law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.

Service Animals:
A service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

Although the DOJ definition of service animal only refers to a dog, the NPS must make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a miniature horse by a person with a disability if the miniature horse has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the individual with a disability.

Persons with disabilities have the right to train the service animal themselves and are not required to use a professional training program. Service animals-in-training are not considered service animals.

The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability. Some of the many examples of work or tasks performed may include:

  • assisting individuals who are blind with navigation and other tasks;
  • alerting individuals who are deaf to the presence of people or sounds;
  • pulling a wheelchair;
  • alerting individuals to the presence of allergens or the onset of a seizure
  • retrieving items;
  • providing physical support and assistance to individuals with mobility disabilities; and
  • helping persons manage psychiatric and neurological disabilities.

The crime deterrent effects of an animal’s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.

Use Of Service Animals
Service animals must be allowed wherever visitors are allowed when accompanying an individual with a disability, subject to the requirements for using service animals in this Memorandum and to properly implemented closures as described below.
A service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless (1) these devices interfere with the service animal’s work, or (2) the individual’s disability prevents them from using these devices. In those cases, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective means.
NPS staff may require an individual with a disability to remove a service animal from a facility, service, program, or activity if:

  • the animal is out of control (see 28 CFR §35.136(b)(1) and 28 CFR §36.302(c)(2)(i)) and the animal’s handler does not take effective action to control it; or
  • the animal is not housebroken.

If a service animal is excluded for these reasons, the individual with the disability must have the opportunity to participate in the service, program, or activity without the service animal.

36 CFR §2.16 – HORSES AND PACK ANIMALS

The following are prohibited:

(b) The use of horses or pack animals outside of trails, routes or areas designated for their use.

  • Horses or other saddle and pack animals may be ridden on public road shoulders, mowed paths through meadows.
  • The Horse Shoe Trail is designated for horse use. No new trails may be established, nor may horses be ridden or led in places closed to horseback riding.
  • Horse drawn carriages, wagons and sleighs may be used on Mark Bird Lane, all state and county roads within the park boundary. They may not be driven on fields or trails. When using park roads, horse drawn vehicles must bear markings and safety equipment in accordance with state law.

(g) Violation of conditions which may be established by the superintendent concerning the use of horses or pack animals.

  • Horse trailers may only be parked in the Upper Visitor Center parking lot.
  • Riding or hitching horses, saddle or pack animals in such a way so as to destroy, injure, deface or disturb any historic structure, ruins, remains or earthwork is prohibited.
  • Horse excrement must be removed (by owner or person having custody of animal) from all park areas and taken out of the park.
  • Organized groups of 25 or more riders must obtain a permit.

36CFR §2.17 – AIRCRAFT AND AIR DELIVERY

(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) Operating or using aircraft on lands or waters other than at locations designated pursuant to special regulations.

(c)

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(3) of this section, the owners of a downed aircraft shall remove the aircraft and all component parts thereof in accordance with

procedures established by the superintendent. In establishing removal procedures, the superintendent is authorized to:

(i) Establish a reasonable date by which aircraft removal operations must be complete;

(ii) determine times and means of access to and from the downed aircraft; and

(iii) specify the manner or method of removal.

36 CFR § 2.18 – SNOWMOBILES

(c) The use of snowmobiles is prohibited.

The closure is in effect to maintain the historical significance of the park to protect the park's natural and cultural resources and to provide for public safety.

36CFR § 2.19 – WINTER ACTIVITIES

(a)Skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, tubing, tobogganing, and similar winter sports are prohibited on park roads and in parking areas open to motor vehicle traffic.This prohibition is to avoid visitor conflict and for visitor safety.
(b) The towing of persons on skis, sleds, or other sliding devices by motor vehicle or snowmobile is prohibited parkwide.

36 CFR § 2.20 - SKATING, SKATEBOARDS, and SIMILAR DEVICES

Using roller skates, skateboards, roller skis, coasting vehicles, or similar devices is prohibited.

36 CFR § 2.21 – SMOKING

(a) The superintendent may designate a portion of a park area, or all or a portion of a building, structure or facility as closed to smoking when necessary to protect park resources, reduce the risk of fire, or prevent conflicts among visitor use activities. Smoking in an area or location so designated is prohibited.

  • Smoking and the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is prohibited in all buildings including huts.

The superintendent has determined that no smoking is allowed in government buildings to protect park resources, protect employees and the public and reduce the risk of fire on government property. This measure is deemed to be the minimum necessary to achieve such protection.

36 CFR §2.22 – PROPERTY

(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) Abandoning property.

(2) Leaving property unattended for longer than 24 hours, except in locations where longer time periods have been designated or in accordance with conditions established by the superintendent.

All areas within the boundary of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site are closed to overnight parking with the exception of park residences, lease premises, and functions approved by the superintendent.

 

36 CFR §2.35 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

(a)(3)(i) Alcoholic beverages. The superintendent may close all or a portion of a public use area or public facility within a park area to the consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or to the possession of a bottle, can or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage that is open, or that has been opened, or whose seal is broken or the contents of which have been partially removed. Provided however, that such a closure may only be implemented following a determination made by the superintendent that:

(A) The consumption of an alcoholic beverage or the possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage would be inappropriate considering other uses of the location and the purpose for which it is maintained or established; or

(B) Incidents of aberrant behavior related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages are of such magnitude that the diligent application of the authorities in this section and §§ 1.5 and 2.34 of this chapter, over a reasonable time period, does not alleviate the problem.

All areas within the boundary of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site are closed to alcohol consumption with the exception of park residences, lease premises, and functions approved by the superintendent.

36 CFR §2.38 – EXPLOSIVES

(a) Using, possessing, storing, or transporting explosives, blasting agents or explosive materials is prohibited.

(b) Using or possessing fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited.

36 CFR §2.50 – SPECIAL EVENTS

The following conditions have been established for special events:

a) A special use permit is always required to hold an event withing the boundaries of Hopewell Furnace NHS. These events include but are not limited to wedding ceremonies and scattering of ashes (§2.62).
b) Permit applications are accepted after January 1 each calendar year. Applications for events in January may be accepted in November/December of the previous year

36 CFR §2.51 – DEMONSTRATIONS

(a) Demonstrations. The term “demonstrations” includes demonstrations, picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils or religious services, and all other like forms of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of which is reasonably likely to attract a crowd or onlookers. This term does not include casual park use by visitors or tourists that is not reasonably likely to attract a crowd or onlookers.

(b) Permits and the small group permit exception. Demonstrations are allowed within park areas designated as available under paragraph (c)(2) of this section, when the superintendent has issued a permit for the activity, except that:

(1) Demonstrations involving 25 persons or fewer may be held without a permit within designated park areas, provided that:

(i) None of the reasons for denying a permit that are set out in paragraph (f) of this section are present;

(ii) The group is not merely an extension of another group already availing itself of the small group permit exception under this provision;

(iii) They will not unreasonably interfere with other permitted demonstrations and special events, or park program activities; and

(iv) Hand-carried signs may be used, but stages, platforms, or structures may not be used.

(2) While it is not mandatory, the organizer is requested to provide reasonable notice of the proposed event to the park superintendent, including whether there is any reason to believe that there may be an attempt to disrupt, protest, or prevent the activity.

(3) The 25-person maximum for the small group permit exception may be reduced for a designated available area, but only if:

(i) A written determination that a 25-person group cannot be reasonably physically accommodated within that area is approved by the regional director; and

(ii) The written determination is made available at the office of the superintendent and by public notice under § 1.7 of this chapter.

(4) In the event that two or more groups taking advantage of the small group permit exception seek to use the same designated available area at the same time, and the area cannot reasonably accommodate multiple occupancy, the superintendent will, whenever possible, direct the later-arriving group to relocate to another nearby designated available area.

(c) Designated available park areas.

The following locations are designated as available for demonstrations:

  • The area directly above the upper parking lot.

o The grassy area located just north of the upper parking lot, and just south of the maintenance building.

(1) Locations may be designated as available for demonstrations under this section, and for the sale or distribution of printed matter and the free distribution of other message-bearing items under § 2.52, only if these activities would not:

(i) Cause injury or damage to park resources;
(ii) Unreasonably impair the atmosphere of peace and tranquility maintained in wilderness, natural, historic, or commemorative zones;
(iii) Unreasonably interfere with interpretive, visitor service, or other program activities, or with the administrative activities of the National Park Service;
(iv) Substantially impair the operation of public use facilities or services of National Park Service concessioners, holders of commercial use authorizations, or contractors;
(v) Present a clear and present danger to the public health and safety; or
(vi) Be incompatible with the nature and traditional use of the particular park area involved.

(2) The superintendent must designate on a map (Appendix A), which must be available in the office of the superintendent and by public notice under § 1.7 of this chapter, the locations designated as available for demonstrations, the sale or distribution of printed matter, and the free distribution of other message bearing items.


For permitted groups, the location may be restricted based on expected visitation for the time of day, day of the week and the season.

36 CFR § 2.52 -- SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATTER

(b) Permits and the small group permit exception. The sale or distribution of printed matter, and the free distribution of other message-bearing items without asking for or demanding payment or donation, is allowed within park areas if it occurs in an area designated as available under § 2.51(c)(2) and when the superintendent has issued a permit for the activity.

36 CFR §2.60 – LIVESTOCK USE AND AGRICULTURE

1. Livestock are only permitted in park areas pursuant to the conditions in §2.60(a) and only pursuant to the terms and conditions of a license, permit, or lease. Livestock use and agricultural activities may be conducted in areas designated on the map in Appendix C as Agricultural Fields 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

36 CFR §2.61 – RESIDING ON FEDERAL LANDS

(a) Residing in park areas, other than on privately owned lands, is prohibited except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit, lease or contract.

36 CFR §2.62 – MEMORIALIZATION

(b) The scattering of human ashes from cremation is prohibited, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit, or in designated areas according to conditions which may be established by the superintendent.

  • Scattering must be done so that the ashes are not recognizable as the remains of a human.
  • Ashes must be scattered a minimum of 100 feet from any water source or developed area.
  • Nothing may be buried, planted, or left in the park.
  • The release of anything other than ashes in the park is prohibited (examples include but are not limited to helium ballons, lanterns, birds, flower pedals or butterflies).

36 CFR §4.10 – TRAVEL ON PARK ROADS AND ROUTES

(a) Operating a motor vehicle is prohibited except on park roads, in parking areas and on routes and areas designated for off-road motor vehicle use.

  • All trails, maintenance roads, and fire breaks are not open to the public for vehicle travel.

Travel around closed park gates, chains and bollards is not permitted

36 CFR §4.11 – LOAD, WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITS

Vehicles exceeding established state size limits require a permit issued by the superintendent, and appropriate state highway permits.

36 CFR §4.21 – SPEED LIMITS

(b)The following speed limits are established for the routes/roads indicated:

· Mark Bird Lane is set at 15 mph.

36 CFR§ 4.30 BICYCLES

(a) The use of bicycles is allowed on certain trails, routes or areas.

•Portions of the Lenape Trail with gravel or paved surfacing.
• Portions of the Horseshoe Trail with gravel or paved surfacing.
• Mark Bird Lane

Bicycles are restricted to these areas to preserve archeological resources and for other resource protection purposes

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 §5.6 – COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

(b) The use of government roads within park areas by commercial vehicles, when such use is in no way connected with the operation of the park area, is prohibited, except that in emergencies the Superintendent may grant permission to use park roads.

(c) The Superintendent shall issue permits for commercial vehicles used on park area roads when such use is necessary for access to private lands situated within or adjacent to the park area, to which access is otherwise not available.

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

 
Area view of Hopewell Furnace Parking lots, orchard and bildings. A yellow polygon outlines the area north of the upper parking lot, south of the building and east of the orchard.
Area is identified directly above the upper parking lot outlined in yellow.

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COMPENDIUM APPENDIX A: 35 CFR 2.51 Designated Location for Public Assemblies

36 CFR §2.51 -- DEMONSTRATIONS

(b) 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.
(c)(2) The following location is designated as available for demonstrations:
The area directly above the upper parking lot per map detailed in Compendium Appendix A.

 
Area view of Hopewell Furnace Parking lots, orchard and bildings. A yellow polygon outlines the area north of the upper parking lot, south of the building and east of the orchard.
Area is identified directly above the upper parking lot outlined in yellow.

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COMPENDIUM APPENDIX B: 35 CFR 2.52

Designated Location for the Sale and Distribution of Printed Matter

 
Appendix C Hopewell Furnace Agricultural Fields
Livestock use and agricultural activities may be conducted in areas designated on the map in Appendix C as Agricultural Fields 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

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COMPENDIUM APPENDIX C: 35 CFR 2.6

Designated Locations for Livestock Use and Agricultural Activities

Last updated: August 22, 2025

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