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 54 United States Code, Section 100101, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service (NPS), within the boundaries of Valles Caldera National Preserve (hereinafter the “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, & 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:

 

 

(a)(2) Designate Areas for a specific use or activity or impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity.

 

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

(a) The following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required:

 

Special or Commercial use permits, and information may be obtained through the Park permitting office at (505) 412-0206 or through the Park website: www.nps.gov/vall.

Scientific research and collection permits may be obtained through the Park resource stewardship & science office at vall_research@nps.gov.

 

III. GENERAL REGULATIONS

 
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Last updated: June 3, 2025

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