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# 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 (NPS), within the boundaries of Fort Union Trading Post 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.

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##### I. 36 CFR §1.5 -- VISITING HOURS, PUBLIC USE LIMITS, CLOSURES, AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE OR ACTIVITIES {#i.-36-cfr-1.5-visiting-hours-public-use-limits-closures-and-area-designations-for-specific-use-or-activities .unnumbered}

**(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]{.underline}:

-   Summer visiting hours (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
    weekend) are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time for all
    park grounds including the Bodmer Trail unless otherwise posted.

-   Winter visiting hours (Monday of Labor Day weekend through Friday
    before Memorial Day weekend) are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
    Zone for all park grounds including the Bodmer Trail unless
    otherwise posted.

[Closures]{.underline}:

-   Any road, roadway, or area of Fort Union National Trading Post
    National Historic Site closed by a sign or gate is closed to public
    motor vehicle use, except as authorized in Section 1.6 Permits.

> *Determination: The park road leading to the NPS Maintenance Shop is
> closed to public access to provide for public safety due to the
> frequent travel and/or use of heavy machinery, tools, and equipment by
> NPS personnel.*

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

[Camping:]{.underline}

-   Please refer to §2.10 for detailed camping area designations.

    [Bodmer Trail]{.underline}

-   Use of the Bodmer Trail is restricted to pedestrian traffic only.
    Hikers may not leave the designated and NPS-maintained trail, to
    prevent trespass on adjacent private property.

    *Determination: The NPS has a scenic easement through private
    property to allow visitors to access to the Bodmer Overlook via the
    designated Bodmer Trail. The scenic easement agreement with the
    private land owner provides for foot traffic only, which is to be
    restricted to the NPS maintained trail surface. It does not allow
    any additional access to or use of the adjacent private property.*

**The following restrictions and/or conditions are in effect for the
specific uses or activities noted:**

[Possession of Weapons:]{.underline}

-   During park sponsored special events including "Fort Union
    Rendezvous", "Living History Weekend", "Engage Christmas" and other
    events approved by the Superintendent, persons may possess unloaded,
    historically accurate weapons under the terms of a permit issued by
    the Superintendent.

-   Weapons must be unloaded and historically accurate to the time
    period when FOUS was an active trading post.

-   All persons in possession of a weapon in the park must also be
    registered with Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site as a
    volunteer.

    *Determination: Weapons of this nature were routinely carried when
    the fort was active; allowing living history volunteers to carry
    these weapons helps create the historic atmosphere of the time
    period. To provide for public safety, weapons will remain unloaded
    and weapons that are not historically accurate will be prohibited.*

**II. [36 CFR §1.6 -- ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE A PERMIT]{.underline}**

Contact the Chief Ranger's Office for permit information and
applications:

Fort Union Trading Post NHS

Chief Ranger's Office

15550 Highway 1804

Williston, ND 58801

701-572-9083 phone

701-572-7321 fax

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

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

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

-   §2.10(a) The following camping activities:

    -   Camping during park sponsored special events including "Fort
        Union Rendezvous", "Living History Weekend", "Engage Christmas",
        and other events approved by the Superintendent.
        *[Note]{.underline}:* Camping without a permit is prohibited in
        Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site.

    -   Refer to section 2.10 for conditions related to camping.

-   §2.12 Audio Disturbances:

    -   (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

-   §2.37 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)

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

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

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

-   §2.62 Memorialization:

    -   \(b\) Scattering ashes from human cremation

-   §5.5 Commercial Photography/Filming:

    -   \(a\) Commercial filming of motion pictures or television
        involving the use of professional casts, settings or crews,
        other than bona fide newsreel or news television

    -   \(b\) Still photography of vehicles, or other articles of
        commerce or models for the purpose of commercial advertising.

-   §5.6(c) Use of commercial vehicles on park area roads.

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##### 36 CFR §2.1 -- PRESERVATION OF NATURAL, CULTURAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES {#cfr-2.1-preservation-of-natural-cultural-and-archeological-resources .unnumbered}

**(b) Hiking or pedestrian traffic is restricted to the trail or walkway
as listed in Section 1.5 of this document.**

##### 36 CFR §2.2 - WILDLIFE PROTECTION

**(d) The transporting of lawfully taken wildlife through the park is
permitted under the following conditions and procedures:**

-   Lawfully taken and tagged wildlife may be transported through the
    park on all park roads including the park entrance road, the park
    housing access road, ND Hwy 1804 and MT Hwy 327.

-   An animal, lawfully shot on neighboring lands, that runs into the
    park may be retrieved if the animal is dead or mortally wounded
    following notification of and investigation by a Park Ranger. If the
    injured animal rises and moves away upon being approached by the
    Park Ranger, the animal will be considered healthy enough to survive
    and further pursuit will be prohibited. Commissioned Park Rangers
    may euthanize a severely injured animal and allow the properly
    licensed hunter to tag and claim the animal. A weapon that is
    unloaded and broken down, cased or otherwise made temporarily
    inoperable (i.e. bolt removed) may be taken into the park by a
    hunter when attempting to notify a Park Ranger of the incident. No
    engine-driven mechanical equipment such as a winch, hoist, all
    terrain vehicle, etc. may be used to retrieve the animal. With the
    approval of a Park Ranger, street legal and licensed motor vehicles
    may be driven on park roads that are not open to public use in order
    to transport the animal out of the park.

    **(e) The viewing of wildlife within all areas of the park using an
    artificial light is prohibited.**

    **[36 CFR §2.4 -- WEAPONS, TRAPS, AND NETS]{.underline}**

    **(a)(2)(i) Weapons, traps, or nets may only be carried, possessed
    or used at the following designated times and locations:**

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-   Persons may carry and possess unloaded, historically accurate
    weapons during park sponsored special events including "Fort Union
    Rendezvous", "Living History Weekend", "Engage Christmas", and other
    events approved by the Superintendent, under the terms of a permit
    issued by the Superintendent.

-   All persons in possession of such a weapon must be registered with
    Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site as a volunteer.

    **[36 CFR §2.10 -- CAMPING and FOOD STORAGE]{.underline}**

**(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:**

-   Camping is authorized only during park sponsored events, including
    "Fort Union Rendezvous", "Living History Weekend", "Engage
    Christmas", and other events approved by the Superintendent. Campers
    must use historically accurate tents or tipis, generally made of
    white canvas, and camp in areas designated by the Superintendent.
    All persons camping in the park must be registered with Fort Union
    Trading Post National Historic Site as a volunteer.

-   Camping is limited to areas designated by the Superintendent during
    park sponsored events and under the terms of a permit issued by the
    Superintendent.

    **[36 CFR 2.13 -- FIRES]{.underline}**

    **(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:**

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-   Fires are permitted in park-provided grates in picnic areas.

-   Fires are permitted in areas designated by the Superintendent during
    park sponsored special events including "Fort Union Rendezvous",
    "Living History Weekend", "Engage Christmas", and other events
    approved by the Superintendent.

-   Fires are only allowed in the area north of the fort, in the
    rendezvous camp.

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-   All persons using fires during park sponsored special events must be
    registered with Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site as a
    volunteer.

-   Fires are prohibited during very high fire danger and/or as posted.

-   Fires are only permitted for cooking.

    **[36 CFR §2.15 -- PETS]{.underline}**

    **(e) Pets may be kept by park residents under the following
    conditions:**

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-   Pets are not allowed in seasonal park quarters.

    **[36 CFR §2.16 -- HORSES and PACK ANIMALS]{.underline}**

    **(b) The use of horses or pack animals is allowed on the following
    trails, routes or areas:**

-   In areas designated by the Superintendent under the terms of a
    permit for a park-sponsored special event.

-   Horses and pack animals are allowed on the Bodmer Trail during
    visiting hours.

    **(g) Other conditions concerning the use of horses or pack
    animals:**

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-   All persons with horses and pack animals in the park must be
    registered with Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site as a
    volunteer.

    **[36 CFR §2.20 -- SKATING, SKATEBOARDS and SIMILAR
    DEVICES]{.underline}**

    **The use of roller skates, skateboards, roller skis, coasting
    vehicles, or similar devices are allowed only in the following
    areas:**

-   Park employee residential area.

    **[36 CFR §2.21 -- SMOKING]{.underline}**

    **(a) The following portions of the park, or all or portions of
    buildings, structures or facilities are closed to smoking as
    noted:**

-   Smoking is prohibited in all government owned or leased vehicles and
    government buildings with the exception of permanent employee
    quarters. Smoking is also prohibited where posted, and along trails
    during periods of high, very high, and extreme fire danger as posted
    according to the park's Fire Management Plan.

    Determination: Smoking is prohibited in all government vehicles and
    buildings, except permanent employee residential quarters, to comply
    with government-wide health and safety policies. Smoking is
    prohibited where posted during high fire danger in order to protect
    park resources and reduce the risk of fire.

    **[36 CFR §2.38 -- EXPLOSIVES]{.underline}**

    **(b) Fireworks and firecrackers may be possessed and/or used in the
    following areas, under the conditions noted:**

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-   Park residents are authorized to light sparklers on the Fourth of
    July, only in the government housing area, and only on cement
    sidewalks or pavement, and in accordance with North Dakota state law
    and Williams County, ND laws or regulations.

    **[36 CFR §2.62 -- MEMORIALIZATION]{.underline}**

    **(b) A permit is required for the scattering of ashes from cremated
    human remains, or in the following designated areas without a
    permit, in accordance with the following terms and conditions:**

-   The scattering of human ashes from cremation, without a permit, is
    allowed under the following terms and conditions:

    -   The remains to be scattered must have been cremated and
        pulverized.

    -   The scattering of remains from the air is to be performed at a
        minimum altitude of 2000 feet above the ground.

    -   No scattering of remains from the air is to be performed over
        developed areas, facilities, or bodies of water.

**[36 CFR §4.10 -- TRAVEL ON PARK ROADS AND ROUTES]{.underline}**

**(a) Park roads, open for travel by motor vehicle are those indicated
below, and/or as indicated in the following publication or document
(attached hereto):**

-   All roads shown on the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic
    Site Map and Guide including: HWY 1804 and MT Hwy 327 are open for
    travel at all times unless closed by Williams County, ND or
    Roosevelt County, MT officials.

-   The park entrance road is open the same hours as the park visitor
    center.

-   The park road leading to the maintenance shop is not open to the
    public, but is open for administrative uses.