**WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE**

**2002 COMPENDIUM**

National Park Service (NPS) regulations applicable to the protection and
equitable public use of units of the National Park System grant
specified authorities to a park superintendent to allow or restrict
certain activities. NPS regulations are found in Titles 36 and 43 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and created under authority and
responsibility granted the Secretary of Interior in Titles 16 and 18 of
the United States Code. The following compendium comprises a listing of
all NPS regulations that provide the Superintendent with discretionary
authority to make designations or impose public use restrictions or
conditions. The larger body of NPS regulations that do not provide
discretionary authority to the Superintendent is not cited in this
compendium. A complete and accurate picture of regulations governing use
and protection of the unit can only be gained by viewing this compendium
in context with the full body of applicable regulations found in Titles
36 and 43 CFR*. Please contact Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and
Preserve, Copper Center, Alaska at (907) 822-5234 for questions relating
to information provided in this compendium.*

##### TITLE 36 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

**PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS**

**1.5 Closures and public use limits**

**(a)(1) Visiting hours, public use limits, closures**

> See specific sections in this document for additional information
> regarding closures, visiting hours, and public use limits.

**(a)(2) Designated areas for specific use or activity or conditions**

> See specific sections in this document for additional information
> regarding designated areas and conditions for engaging in certain
> activities.

**1.6(f) Compilation of activities requiring a permit**

-   Scientific research, (1.5)

-   Collecting research specimens, (2.5)

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-   Operating a power saw in developed areas, (2.12(a)(2))

-   Operating a portable motor or engine in undeveloped areas,
    (2.12(a)(3))

-   Operating a public address system, (2.12)(a)(4))

-   Air delivery, (2.17(a)(3))

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-   Noncommercial soliciting, (2.37)

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-   Using, possessing, storing, or transporting explosives, blasting
    agents, or explosive materials, (2.38(a))

-   Special events, (2.50(a))

-   Public assemblies and meetings, (2.51(a))

-   Sale and distribution of printed matter, (2.52(a))

-   Grazing, (2.60(a)(1), (2))

-   Residing on federal lands, (2.61(a))

-   Installing a monument or other commemorative installation, (2.62(a))

-   Commercial notices or advertisements, (5.1)

-   Commercial operations, (5.3)

-   Commercial photography or filming, (5.5)

-   Construction or repair of any building, structure, facility, road,
    trail, or airstrip on federal lands, (5.7)

-   Mining operations (9.9(a)) or an approved Plan of Operations (in
    lieu of permit))

-   Abandoned property, leaving property unattended for over 12 months,
    (13.22(b))

-   Cabins on federal lands-

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-   General use and occupancy, (13.17(e)(1), (2))

-   Commercial fishing, (13.17(e)(3))

-   Subsistence-exclusive use, (13.17(e)(4)(i))

-   Temporary (over 14 days) facilities in Preserve for taking of fish
    and wildlife, (13.17(e)(7))

-   Cabins otherwise authorized by law, (13.17(e)(8))

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-   Subsistence use in the Park by person who does not live within the
    Park boundary or a resident zone community, (13.44(a))

-   Using aircraft access for subsistence activities in the Park,
    (13.45(a), 13.45(b)(1), 13.73(a)(1))

-   Cutting of live standing timber greater than 3 inches in diameter
    for non-commercial subsistence uses, (13.49(a)(1))

-   Access to inholdings where access is not made by aircraft,
    snowmachine, motorboat or non-motorized surface transportation, (43
    CFR 36.10(b))

-   Temporary access across federal land for survey, geophysical or
    exploratory work, (43 CFR 36.12(c))

-   Salvaging, removing, possessing aircraft, (43 CFR 36.11 (f)(3)(ii))

-   Helicopter landings, (43 CFR 36.11(f)(4))

-   Off-road vehicle (ORV) use, (43 CFR 36.11(g)(2))

    **PART 2. RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION**

    **2.1(a)(4) Designated areas for collection of dead and downed
    timber for firewood**

###### Superseded by 13.20(b)(4) and 13.49(b).

\*13.20(b)(4) allows the collection of dead or downed timber by hand for
personal use for firewood.

\*13.49(b) allows federally qualified subsistence users to collect dead
or downed timber for firewood.

2.1(a)(5) Designated areas and conditions for walking, climbing on
archeological cultural resource sites

> The designations and conditions described below are designed to
> protect sensitive cultural and archeological sites and to protect the
> public from hazards in those sites. The Park Service proposes to
> continue to permit access to the Kennecott Historic Site with many of
> the same conditions that existed when the area was private property.
> The National Park Service does not intend the following compendium
> conditions to regulate the actions of people on private property in
> the National Historic Site.
>
> 1\) Entry is prohibited into buildings that are barricaded or signed
> as closed. Do not pass beyond barricades, climb through windows or
> remove boards to enter closed buildings.
>
> *This closure protects both the historic structures and contents from
> vandalism and the public from the safety hazards found in these
> unstable buildings.*
>
> 2\) Mine tunnels and other openings within the Kennecott Historic Site
> are closed to entry.

The abandoned mines contain hazards that could result in serious injury
or death. They have decayed support timbers, unsafe ladders, rotten
structures, unstable explosives, deep pools of water, cave-ins, rock
fall from unstable ceilings and walls, deadly gas, lack of oxygen,
concealed or thinly covered vertical shafts in tunnel floors.

> 3\) Camping is not permitted in or on any of the historic structures
> in the Kennecott National Historic Site. Camping is not permitted in
> the mill site. The mill site is the collection of buildings clustered
> around the min on both sides of National Creek. The mill site for the
> purpose of these restrictions is bounded by Bonanza Creek to the
> north, the Kennicott Glacier to the west, the 2200' contour line to
> the east and the boundary of the Miller property to the south. This
> area is depicted on the attached map labeled "mill site"
>
> *Part of the attraction of the Kennecott Mill Town is the historic
> scene presented by the mill buildings. Camping is prohibited to
> preserve the historic scene and to lower the temptation to use the
> buildings for shelter. Camping is permitted in areas outside of the
> Mill Site and north of Jumbo Creek.*
>
> 4\) Fires are not permitted inside of any building or within 300 feet
> of any of the historic buildings or structures in the Kennecott
> National Historic Site.
>
> *The historic buildings and structures are made of wood. There is no
> way to extinguish a structural fire.*

**2.1(b) Designated trails**

No restrictions on walking or hiking at present.

**2.1(c)(1-3) Designated fruits and berries, to harvest by hand**

###### Superseded by 13.20(b)(1) and 13.49(b) .

\*13.20(b)(1) allows the collection of fruits, berries, mushrooms, and
other natural plant food items by hand for personal use.

\*13.49(b) allows federally qualified subsistence users to collect
fruits, berries, mushrooms, and other natural plant food items.

**2.2(d) Established conditions and procedures for transporting lawfully
taken wildlife through the Park area**

[Procedures and Conditions in effect:]{.underline}

> Requires prior notification to park superintendent verbally or in
> writing providing the following information:
>
> •Where will hunting take place.
>
> •Names and addresses of hunters
>
> •Means of access (aircraft \"N\"\'number, ATV\'s description)
>
> •Species hunted
>
> •Approximate-dates of \'transport
>
> •Agreement to show or locate kill location on map if contacted.
>
> •Map clearly showing Park boundaries

*This requirement is intended to allow transport of legally taken game
across Park lands.*

**2.2(e) Designated areas for wildlife viewing with artificial light**

No areas designated for closure. For sport hunting in the Preserve,
state law determines if artificial light may be used for taking
wildlife. For subsistence hunting, 50 CFR 100 determines if artificial
light may be used for taking wildlife.

**2.3(d)(2) Fresh waters designated as open to bait fishing with live or
dead minnows or other bait fish, amphibians, nonpreserved fish eggs or
fish roe**

No waters are designated as open to fishing with the types of bait
identified above. Other types of bait may be used in accordance with
state law. Subsistence fishing is allowed in accordance with 36 CFR part
13 and 50 CFR part 100.

**2.3(d)(8) Designated areas open for fishing from public boat docks,
bridges, etc.**

All areas open to fishing from public boat docks, bridges, etc.

**2.4 (a)(2)(i) Carrying of weapons at designated locations and times**

> Superseded by 13.19(b).

**2.4(a)(2)(ii) Designated locations for target practice**

No designated areas. Target practice is not allowed.

**2.10(a) Camping-conditions and permits**

Superseded in part by 13.18(a).

See also, section 2.1(a)(5) for conditions specific to Kennecott

See also, campground closure near the end of the McCarthy Road listed
under section 13.30(d)(2).

**2.10(d) Food storage - designated areas and methods**

No restrictions on food storage at present.

**2.11 Picnicking - designated areas**

Superseded by 13.18(b)

**2.13(a)(1) Fires - Designated areas and conditions**

Campfires are authorized in all areas without a permit except for the
Kennecott National Historic Landmark. See entry under section 2.1(a)(5).

**2.14(a)(2) Sanitation and refuse - using government receptacles**

No conditions established at present. Dumping commercial, household, or
industrial refuse, brought in from private or municipal property, in
government receptacles is prohibited.

**2.14(a)(5) Sanitation - designated areas for bathing and washing**

No designated areas. Bathing and washing food, and other property at
public water outlets or fixtures is prohibited.

**2.14(a)(7) Sanitation- designated areas for disposal of fish remains**

No designated areas at present. Fish remains may not be disposed of on
either land or water within 200 feet of public boat docks or designated
swimming beaches.

**2.14(a)(8) Sanitation - human waste in developed areas**

Human waste must be disposed of in public restrooms and outhouses where
available.

**2.14(a)(9) Sanitation - designated areas for disposal of human waste
in undeveloped areas**

No designated areas or methods at present. Disposing of human body waste
within 100 feet of a water source, high water mark of a body of water,
or a campsite, or within sight of a trail is prohibited.

**2.14(b) Sanitation- condition concerning disposal, carrying out of
human waste**

No restrictions at present.

**2.15(a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(5), (b), (e) Pets**

Not conditions or designations at present.

**2.16 (a)-(c) Horses and pack animals**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(e).

Access for subsistence purposes under 36 CFR 13.46(a) supersedes this
section.

**2.17(a)(1) Aircraft operation**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(f)(1).

Use of aircraft in national parks or monuments for subsistence purposes
is prohibited under 36 CFR 13.45, except in Malaspina Forelands. See
section 13.73(b) of this document.

2.17(a)(2) Aircraft operation near docks, piers, swimming beaches and
other designated areas

No areas prohibited at present.

**2.17(c)(1) Removal of downed aircraft**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(f)(3)(ii).

**2.18(c) Snowmobiles-designated areas for use (Non-traditional
activities)**

All areas open to snowmachine use (superseded in part by 43 CFR
36.11(c)).

Access for subsistence purposes under 36 CFR 13.46(a) supersedes this
section.

**2.19(a) Winter activities-designated areas**

All areas open to winter use.

**2.20 Skating and skateboards**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(e).

**2.21 Smoking**

All park offices and visitor facilities are closed to smoking.

Smoking is prohibited within 100 feet of the park fuel and aviation gas
storage facility.

These restrictions are intended to protect public safety from fire or
explosion around fuel storage and dispensing facilities.

**2.22 Property - leaving property unattended for 24 hours**

Superseded by 13.22.

**2.35(a)(3)(i) Alcoholic beverages - areas closed to consumption**

All areas of the Park and Preserve are open.

**2.38(b) Explosives - areas designated for using fireworks**

No areas designated for use of fireworks.

**2.51(e) Public assemblies/meetings - designated areas**

All areas of the Park and Preserve are open to public assemblies with a
permit from the superintendent.

**2.52(e) Sale and distribution of printed matter-areas designated for
such use**

All areas of the Park and Preserve are open to distribution with a
permit from the superintendent.

**2.60(a)(3) Designated areas for grazing**

Grazing of pack or saddle animals by private parties, not to exceed 14
days, is authorized without a permit within the Park and Preserve.

Grazing in support of commercial operations is only allowed under permit
from the superintendent.

*These restrictions seek to lessen the impact of extended camps on
vegetation.*

**2.62(b) Memorialization-designation of areas for scattering ashes**

All areas are open to scattering of ashes without a permit.

**PART 3. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES**

**3.3 Permits**

No permits required at present.

**3.6(i) Boating, prohibited operations - designated launching areas**

All areas of the Park and Preserve are open to launching of boats.

**3.6(j) Operating a vessel not directly accessible by road**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(d).

Access for subsistence purposes under 36 CFR 13.46(a) supersedes this
section.

**3.6(k) Launching or operating airboats**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(d).

Access for subsistence purposes under 36 CFR 13.46(a) supersedes this
section.

**3.6(l) Operating a vessel in excess of designated size**

No maximum size designations at present.

**3.20(a) Water skiing-designated waters**

All waters are open to water skiing.

**3.21(a)(1) Swimming and bathing-areas designated as closed**

All areas are open to swimming and bathing.

**3.23(a) SCUBA and snorkeling - designated conditions in swimming
areas, docks, etc**

No conditions established at present.

**PART 4. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY**

**4.10 Travel on park roads and designated routes-areas designated for
off-road use in Preserves**

> ATVs may be operated on existing trails pursuant to a permit issued
> under 43 CFR 36.11(g)(1). Existing trails where ATV may be operated
> are shown on a map available at park headquarters in Copper Center or
> the Slana Ranger Station. Pneumatic tired vehicles and tracked
> vehicles are authorized. Recreational ATVs may not be operated in
> designated wilderness. These designations and restrictions do not
> apply to subsistence use of ATVs traditionally used for subsistence
> activities pursuant to 36 CFR 13.46(a).

Amended by 43 CFR 36.10, 36.11(c), (g).

*This restriction minimizes the impacts of vehicle travel while allowing
for access.*

**4.11(a) Load weight and size limits - permit requirements and
restrictive conditions**

No restrictions at present.

**4.21(b),(c) Speed limits-designation of a different speed limit**

No designations necessary at present.

**4.30(a) Bicycles-closed areas**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(e).

Access for subsistence purposes under 36 CFR 13.46(a) supersedes this
section.

**4.30(d)(1) Wilderness closed to bicycle use**

Superseded by 43 CFR 36.11(e).

Access for subsistence purposes under 36 CFR 13.46(a) supersedes this
section.

**4.31 Hitchhiking-designated areas**

All areas are open to hitchhiking.

**PART 5. COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE OPERATIONS**

**5.7 Construction of buildings, roads, trails, airstrips, or other
facilities**

Maintenance of established landing strips utilizing non-motorized hand
tools is not considered construction or repair and no permit is
required.

**PART 13. ALASKA REGULATIONS**

**SUBPART A -- PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION**

13.17(d)(8)(ii), (iv) Established conditions for removal of cabin for
which a cabin permit has been denied, expired, or revoked

No conditions established at present (may require access permit).

**13.17(e)(4)(i) Designated existing cabins, shelters or temporary
facilities that may be shared for subsistence use without a permit**

No designations at present. All subsistence use requires permit from
superintendent.

**13.17(e)(4)(vi) Established conditions and standards governing the use
and construction of temporary structures and facilities for subsistence
purposes, published annually**

No conditions or standards established at present.

**13.17(e)(5)(i) Designated cabins or other structures for general
public use**

> Jakes Bar
>
> Nuggett Creek
>
> Peavine 1
>
> Peavine 2
>
> May Creek
>
> Orange Hill
>
> Too Much Johnson
>
> Chelle Lake

**13.17(e)(5)(ii) Established conditions and allocation system to manage
the use of designated public use cabins**

> A reservation is required for the use of any designated Public Use
> Cabin listed above. Reservations will be accepted up to 6 months in
> advance. Reservations require a nonrefundable deposit to be paid when
> the reservation is made. A fee of \$25 is charged for each day that
> the cabin is reserved. The limit on use is 7 days in one stay and 14
> days in a calendar year.
>
> Reservations may be made by phone or by mail using a credit card by
> contacting the Anchorage Public Lands Information Center. Reservations
> may be made in person at the Anchorage Public Lands Information
> Center, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve headquarters in
> Copper Center or at the Slana Ranger Station.

*A reservation system allows users from remote areas to plan to use a
cabin with some assurance that the facility will be available upon their
arrival.*

**13.17(e)(7)(iv)(B) Established conditions for removal of temporary
facility used in excess of 14 days.**

Individuals must remove facility, all personal property, and return the
site to its natural condition.

*These conditions are intended to protect the park from impacts to
vegetation and soil and to ensure that personal items are not left in
the park.*

**13.18(a) Restricted areas for camping**

# Areas temporarily restricted or closed to camping are listed under 13.30(d)(2).

**13.18(b) Picnicking-areas where prohibited by posted signs**

No restrictions at present.

**13.19(b) Carrying firearms**

Temporary restrictions are listed under 13.30(d)(2).

**13.20(d) Collection of Natural Features**

There are no additional restrictions.

13.22(c) Designate areas where personal property may not be left
unattended for any time period, limits on amounts and types, manner in
which property is stored

-   All caches must be labeled with the name of the owner, home address,
    telephone number, date that the cache was established, and if the
    cache contains fuel the type of fuel must be noted. Unlabeled caches
    will be impounded.

-   Caches left for more than 4 months will be considered abandoned and
    may be removed by park rangers.

-   All caches must be stored in such a manner that wildlife is unable
    to access the cache contents.

-   Fuel caches will be limited to one location, and to no more than 30
    gallons may be registered to a single cache owner.

-   Fuel caches will be stored at least 100 feet from any water source,
    on a tarp or other impervious material. Under no circumstances will
    fuel caches be stored on a gravel bar or near a flood plain.

-   A Special Use Permit may be obtained from the Superintendent for
    unique or special circumstances that require a cache to be left in
    place for more than 4 months. All such requests must be made in
    writing to the Superintendent at P.O. Box 439, Copper Center, AK
    99573.

-   Violation of these conditions may result in a citation or forfeiture
    of the impounded property or both.

    *Unlabeled and undated caches are an indication that the owner has
    no intention of returning or retrieving the property. Experience
    indicates that caches older than 4 months are usually abandoned.
    Unlabeled fuel is of questionable use since fuel deteriorates with
    age. Fuel caches require special handling because fuel spills
    contaminate ground and are widely dispersed by water. Unstable
    stream banks and sudden changes in water levels make streamside
    caches unsuitable.*

    **13.30 (d)(1) Temporary closures and restrictions relating to the
    use of aircraft, motorboats, and non-motorized surface
    transportation or to the taking of fish and wildlife**

    No restrictions at present.

    13.30(d)(2) Temporary closures and restrictions (other)

    **Camping**

> 1\) The campground associated with the spur road on the north side of
> the McCarthy Road at mile 59 is closed from l0pm to 6am to camping,
> between the dates of April 15 and October 15. This temporary closure
> will be lifted on October 15, 2002.
>
> *The closure is necessary because of the danger presented to the
> camping public by human habituated bears. The campground is located in
> a bear corridor and adjacent to a large soap berry patch. Bear
> research has confirmed that bear encounters are unavoidable and that
> the bears tend to be accustomed to humans and to associate humans'
> with food. The risk to campers from both black and brown bears is
> unacceptably high. Private fee campgrounds are available in the
> immediate area.*

**SUBPART B -- SUBSISTENCE**

**13.49(a)(1) May permit cutting in accordance with specifications of
permit for subsistence timber harvest (house logs & firewood)**

See policy statement on subsistence green wood harvest.

**13.49(a)(2) Restrictions on cutting of live timber less than 3\" in
diameter for subsistence purposes**

No restrictions at present.

**SUBPART C -- SPECIAL REGULATION, SPECIFIC PARK AREAS**

**13.73(a)(2) Aircraft access for residents of Yakutat to Malaspina
Forelands**

The Malaspina Forelands are defined as: those areas that are to the
seaward side of the Malaspina Glacier that not covered by ice and that
lie between Bancas Point in Disenchantment Bay and the Park boundary on
the Chaix Hills.

These areas are available for aircraft access under a permit issued by
the Superintendent for residents of Yakutat that are Federally qualified
for subsistence in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

**43 CFR, PART 36 TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY SYSTEMS (Access
Regulations)**

**36.11(c) Temporary closures or restrictions on the use of snowmachines
for traditional activities**

No closures or restrictions at present.

**36.11(d) Temporary closures or restrictions on use of motorboats**

No closures or restrictions at present.

**36.11(e) Temporary closures or restrictions on use of non-motorized
surface transportation**

No closures or restrictions at present.

**36.11(f)(1) Temporary closures or restrictions on landing areas for
fixed-wing aircraft**

No closures or restrictions at present.

**36.11(f)(3)(ii) Established procedure for salvaging and removing
downed aircraft**

> Must obtain permit from Superintendent before salvage occurs (see
> standard permit stipulations).
>
> *This requirement allows the superintendent to establish terms and
> conditions for salvage operations as necessary to protect resources,
> provide for public safety, and minimize impacts on visitors.*

**36.11(g)(1) Use of off-road vehicles (ORV) on established trails**

> ATVs may be operated on existing trails pursuant to a permit issued
> under 43 CFR 36.11(g)(1). Existing trails where ATV may be operated
> are shown on a map available at park headquarters in Copper Center or
> the Slana Ranger Station. Pneumatic tired vehicles and tracked
> vehicles are authorized. Recreational ATVs may not be operated in
> designated wilderness. These designations and restrictions do not
> apply to subsistence use of ATV traditionally used for subsistence
> activities.

(Amended by 43 CFR 36.11(g))

*This restriction is minimize the impacts of vehicle travel in the park
while allowing for access.*

**This compendium is approved and rescinds all previous compendiums
issued for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.**

##### Superintendent Date

**List of Attachments**

1\. Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Green Log Policy