National Park Service A. INTRODUCTION 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: www.gpo.gov OR Superintendent of Documents P.O. Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 The CFR is also available on the Internet at: www.ecfr.gov. The National Park Service (NPS) is granted broad statutory authority under Title 54 United States Code (U.S.C.) §100101(a) (formerly 16 U.S.C. 1a-1, “Organic Act”) to “….regulate the use of the National Park System by means and measures that conform to the fundamental purpose of the System units, which purpose is to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in the System units and to provide for the enjoyment of the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” In addition, Title 54 U.S.C. §100751(a) allows the NPS, through the Secretary of the Interior, to “prescribe such regulations as the Secretary considers necessary or proper for the use and management of System units.” 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. 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:
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. NPS Law Enforcement Park Rangers enforce the requirements of the United State Code, 36 CFR, and this Superintendent’s Compendium. 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. The Compendium is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The park welcomes comments about its program and activities at any time.
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. Some of the terms used in this Compendium may have specific meaning defined in 36 CFR 1.4 Definitions. Copies of the Compendium are available at Park Headquarters, 25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI 49913. It may also be found at http://www.nps.gov/kewe.
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMPENDIUMIn 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 U.S.C. §100751, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service, within the boundaries of Keweenaw 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:
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park is prohibited except as approved in writing through the Superintendent’s Office. (a)(2) The following areas have been designated for a specific use or activity, under the conditions and/or restrictions as noted:The Lodge Room on the third floor of the Calumet Visitor Center is available for public use during regular operating hours when NPS staff is available. Use of the Lodge Room for meetings or special events requires a Special Use Permit. Permits may be obtained at Park Headquarters at least 30 days in advance of the event. For a permit, please call (906)483-3028 or e-mail us. Meeting and event requests will be considered on an individual basis and will be allowed at the discretion of the superintendent. Permit holders are responsible for clean-up and removal of refuse following the event. Food and drink is permitted on the 3rd floor only. 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. 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 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 When the COVID-19 Community Level is LOW or MEDIUM in the county or all the counties where the park is located based on data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals are not required to wear masks. The number of visitors in the following indoor locations may not exceed the maximum occupancy identified for each location.
Entering or remaining in any of the indoor locations identified above after being asked not to enter or to leave the location because the maximum occupancy has been reached is prohibited. The following restrictions and/or conditions are in effect for the specific uses or activities noted:
II. 36 CFR §1.6 – ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE A PERMIT(f) The following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required:§1.5(d) The following activities related to Public Use Limits:
§2.4(e) Carry or possess a weapon, trap, or net (excluding legal firearms) (a)(2) Operating a chain saw in developed areas administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park is prohibited. (a)(3) Delivery or retrieval of a person or object by parachute, helicopter or other airborne means is prohibited within lands administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park. Soliciting or demanding gifts, money, goods, or services on federally owned lands within the park boundaries is prohibited except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit issued under §2.50 (Special Events), §2.51 (Demonstrations) or §2.52 (Distribution of printed matter). (a) Use, possession, storage, or transportation of explosives, or blasting agents is not permitted on federal lands within the park boundaries. Private and partner landowners within park boundaries may have their own policies concerning explosives, and such activity may be governed by State, County, Township or Village law/ordinance.
(b) Use or possession of fireworks is not permitted on federally owned lands within the park boundaries. Private and partner landowners within park boundaries may have their own policies concerning fireworks, and such activity may be governed by State, County, Township or Village law/ordinance. Sporting events, pageants, regattas, public spectator attractions, entertainment, ceremonies, and similar events are allowed, in areas administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park provided:
Private and partner landowners within park boundaries may have their own policies about special events, and such activity may be governed by State, County, Township or Village law/ordinance.
(b1) Demonstrations involving 25 persons or less in areas administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park do not require a permit unless:
(c2) All demonstrations will be held in designated areas.
Alternate Areas for First Amendment Activity
Private and partner landowners within park boundaries may have their own policies about demonstrations and similar activities, and such activity may be governed by State, County, Township or Village law/ordinance. Printed matter is message-bearing material such as books, pamphlets, magazines, and leaflets, provided that it is not solely commercial advertising. Other message-bearing items include: Readable electronic media such as CDs, DVDs, and flash drives; clothing and accessories such as hats and key chains; buttons; pins; and bumper stickers. Livestock use is prohibited without a permit within areas administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park. Private and partner landowners within park boundaries may have their own policies about livestock use, and such activity may be governed by State, County, Township or Village law/ordinance. No federally owned lands within the boundaries of the park have been identified as appropriate for residence. (a) Erection of monuments (Requires approval from the National Park Service Director) Vehicles must adhere to State, County, Township and/or Village Laws on roads within park boundaries.
§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). 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.
III. GENERAL REGULATIONS(a)(4) Dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park in the following areas:
(a)(5) The following conditions are in effect for walking, climbing, entering, ascending or traversing the listed archeological or cultural resource, monuments or statues:
(b) Hiking or pedestrian traffic is restricted to the trail or walkway as listed in Section 1.5 of this document.
(d) The transporting of lawfully taken wildlife through the park is permitted under the following conditions and procedures:
(e) The following areas are closed to the viewing of wildlife with the use of an artificial light:
(a) The sites and areas listed below have been designated for camping activities as noted. A permit system has been established for certain campgrounds or camping activities, and conditions for camping and camping activities are in effect as noted:
(d) Conditions for the storage of food are in effect, as noted, for the following areas:
Conditions for Picnicking:
(a)(1) The lighting or maintaining of fires is generally prohibited, except as provided for in the following designated areas and/or receptacles, and under the conditions noted:
(a)(2) The following restrictions are in effect for the use of stoves or lanterns:
(a)(2) The use of government refuse receptacles or facilities for dumping household, commercial or industrial refuse, brought as such from private or municipal property is allowed under the following conditions:
(b) Conditions for the disposal, containerization, or carryout of human body waste have been established as follows:
(a)(1) The following structures and/or areas are closed to the possession of pets:
(a)(3) Pets may be left unattended and tied to an object in the following areas, under the conditions noted:
(a)(5) Pet excrement must be disposed of in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The following animals are designated as pack animals for purposes of transporting equipment:
(b) The use of horses or pack animals is allowed on the following trails, routes or areas:
(c) Snowmobiles may be operated only on routes designated in section 7.
(a) The following park roads and/or parking areas open to motor vehicle traffic may be used for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, innertubing, tobogganing, and similar winter activities under the conditions noted:
The use of roller skates, skateboards, roller skis, coasting vehicles, or similar devices are allowed only in the following areas:
(a) The following portions of the park, or all or portions of buildings, structures or facilities are closed to smoking as noted:
(a)(2) Property may be left unattended for periods longer than 24 hours in the following areas and under the following conditions:
(b) Recreation fees, and/or a permit, in accordance with 36 CFR part 71, are established for the following entrance fee areas, and/or for the use of the following specialized sites, facilities, equipment or services, or for participation in the following group activity, recreation events or specialized recreation uses:
(a)(3)(i) The following public use areas, portions of public use areas, and/or public facilities within the park are closed to consumption of alcoholic beverages, and/or to the possession of a bottle, can or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage that is open, or has been opened, or whose seal has been broken or the contents of which have been partially removed:
(b) Fireworks and firecrackers may be possessed and/or used in the following areas, under the conditions noted:
(i) Electric Bicycles Hitchhiking is permitted in the following areas under the conditions noted:
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Last updated: April 3, 2025