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Superintendent’s Compendium


National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

Superintendent’s Compendium - updated March 13, 2025
Of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority.

Electronic copy may be made available upon request by e-mail

Approved:
Signature on File Date:
March 13, 2025

Jeremy Komasz, Superintendent

Steamtown National Historic Site
150 S. Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18503

570-445-1898 phone
e-mail us
www.nps.gov/stea

 

A. Introduction

 

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 Steamtown National Historic Site. 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.

Superintendent’s Compendium - updated March 13, 2025
Electronic copy may be made available upon request by e-mail

 

Areas at Steamtown NHS for First Amendment Activities

 
Aerial view of steamtown nhs with two blue shapes depicting first amendment areas
Aerial view of Steamtown National Historic Site's designated first amendment areas.

NPS Photo

 

Drones and Uncrewed Aircraft

As referenced in the Steamtown NHS Superintendent's Compendium:
Launching, landing, or operating an uncrewed aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Steamtown National Historic Site is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent.

This restriction is necessary to prevent unacceptable impacts to park resources and values from the use of uncrewed aircraft. Potential impacts include harming visitors, interfering with rescue operations, causing excessive noise, impacting viewsheds, and disturbing wildlife.

Definition: The term "uncrewed aircraft" means a device used for flight in the air without direct human input from being onboard the aircraft. Therefore, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) are considered aircraft regardless of size or weight. The “system” incorporates associated operational components including flight controller, flight software, communication radios, cameras, and sensors. UAS comprises all types of single-rotor, multi-rotor, fixedwing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that meet this definition and are used for any purpose, from recreation to commerce.

 

Firearms in National Parks

The law governing possession of firearms inside a national park became effective on February 22, 2010. Visitors may possess firearms within a national park unit provided they comply with federal, state, and local laws.

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. Informationa about Pennsylvania gun laws can be found online:
https://www.psp.pa.gov/firearms-information/Pages/Firearms-Information.aspx

Remember: federal law prohibits firearms in certain park facilities and buildings. These places are marked with signs at public entrances.

 

Refund Policy

In the event you miss your Short Train Ride (yard shuttle), we can put you on the next shuttle as long as the train is not sold out or was the last train of the day.

If you miss the train for a special event or excursion program, tickets cannot be refunded or transferred.

If you miss the return ride from a special event or excursion program, you are responsible for getting transportation back to your point of origin.

Last updated: May 6, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

150 South Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503-2018

Phone:

(570) 445-1898
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