CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS TITLE 36, CHAPTER I COMPENDIUM OF DESIGNATIONS, CLOSURES, REQUEST REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED UNDER THE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided under the Discretionary Authority of the Park Superintendent in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Parts 1 through 7, the following regulatory provisions are established for the proper management, protection, government, and public use of the Natchez Trace Parkway under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in Parts 1-7 of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. Written determinations, which explain the reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of discretionary authority, are required by Section 1.5(c) and appear in this document in italicized print. RECOMMENDED: ________________________ Chief Ranger, Sarah Davis Date APPROVED: ________________________ Superintendent, Mary Risser Date Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the regulations contained in 35 CFR, Chapter 1 and Section 7.43. 36 CFR can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_05/36cfrv1_05.html - 1 - Contents Closures and Public Use Limits Natchez Trace Parkway ....................................................3 Section 1.4 Definitions.........................................................................................................3 Section 1.5 Closures and Public Use Limits ........................................................................3 Section 1.6 Permits ..............................................................................................................7 Section 2.1 Preservation of Natural, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources ...................8 Section 2.2 Wildlife Protection ............................................................................................9 Section 2.3 Fishing...............................................................................................................9 Section 2.10 Camping and Food Storage .............................................................................9 Section 2.16 Horses and Pack Animals .............................................................................10 Section 2.20 Skating, Skateboards and Similar Devices ...................................................10 Section 2.21 Smoking ........................................................................................................10 Section 2.22 Property .........................................................................................................10 Section 3.21 Swimming and Bathing.................................................................................11 Section 4.21 Speed Limits .................................................................................................11 Appendix I .........................................................................................................................12 Appendix II ........................................................................................................................16 Appendix III………………………………………………………………………………21 Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the regulations contained in 35 CFR, Chapter 1 and Section 7.43. 36 CFR can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_05/36cfrv1_05.html - 2 - 1 CLOSURES AND PUBLIC USE LIMITS 51 All-Terrain Vehicle: The term All-Terrain 2 NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY 52 Vehicle (ATV) means any motorized vessels 3 53 or conveyance manufactured for recreational, 4 Under the provisions of Title 36, Code of 54 non-highway, off-road or all terrain use. 5 Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, the 55 ATV’s would include, but are not limited to: 6 following compendium of closures and public 56 four-wheelers, three-wheelers, UTV’s, mini- 7 use limits are established for the Parkway. 57 bikes, dirt bikes, go-carts, scooters, etc. 8 Unless otherwise noted, these closures and 58 9 use limits are in addition to the provisions 59 Commercial Filming: The term “commercial 10 contained in Parts 1-7 of Title 36, Code of 60 filming” means digital or film recording of a 11 Federal Regulations. The specific authority 61 visual image or sound recording by a person, 12 for these regulatory procedures is found in 62 business, or other entity for a market 13 Sections 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7 of Title 36. 63 audience, such as for a documentary, 14 64 television or feature film, advertisement, or 15 In addition to these regulations, the following 65 similar project. Under P.L. 106-206 all 16 are provided: 66 commercial filming requires a permit and is 17 67 subject to a location fee and cost recovery. 18 Written determinations that explain the 68 19 reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of 69 SECTION 1.5 CLOSURES AND PUBLIC 20 discretionary authority as required by Section 70 USE LIMITS 21 1.5(c). They appear in this document as 71 22 italicized print. 72 (a)(1) The Tupelo Homestead areas (former 23 73 residential areas near Parkway Headquarters) 24 Section 1.6(f) states that a list of those 74 are closed to all public use except by permit. 25 activities that require a permit must be 75 26 maintained. That list appears in this 76 For security purposes including loss 27 document under 1.6. 77 prevention, employee safety, and visitor safety 28 78 only authorized vehicles are permitted where 29 As required by 1.7(b), designations, closures, 79 signed. 30 permit requirements, and other restrictions 80 31 imposed under discretionary authority shall be 81 (a)(1) Government owned facilities are for 32 updated annually and made available to the 82 official use and where designated, parking is 33 public upon request. 83 for authorized vehicles only. Unauthorized 34 84 vehicles will be towed at the owner’s 35 SECTION 1.4 DEFINITIONS 85 expense. 36 86 37 Unmanned Aircraft: The term “unmanned 87 For security purposes including loss 38 aircraft” means a device that is used or 88 prevention, employee safety, and visitor safety 39 intended to be used for flight without the 89 only authorized vehicles are permitted where 40 possibility of direct human intervention from 90 signed. 41 within or on the device. It also includes the 91 42 associated operational elements and 92 (a)(1)Vehicle parking along the Ross Barnett 43 components that are required for the pilot or 93 Reservoir shoreline (MP 105-114) is 44 system operator in command to operate or 94 permitted from a distance 20 feet from the 45 control the device (such as cameras, sensors, 95 road edge to the water line. The shoreline 46 communication links). This term includes all 96 may be closed to off road vehicle travel as 47 devices that meet this definition (e.g. model 97 conditions dictate. 48 airplanes, quadcopters, drones) that are used 98 49 for any purpose, including for recreation or 99 Reservoir Shoreline Closures are to control 50 commerce. 100 erosion, prevent rutting and damage to turf Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the regulations contained in 35 CFR, Chapter 1 and Section 7.43. 36 CFR can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_05/36cfrv1_05.html -3- 1 during the rainy season and allow for natural 51 (a)(1) Areas of new construction and/or 2 recovery following heavy use periods. 52 reconstruction and repair will be closed to the 3 Vehicles must park at least 20 feet off the 53 public, as posted. 4 roadway to prevent rutting. 54 5 55 Areas of new construction and rehabilitation, 6 (a)(1) The following facilities are closed to 56 under certain conditions, are closed to protect 7 picnicking: 57 the visitor from a chance of injury where 8 All Natchez Trace Parkway maintenance 58 heavy equipment is in use and conditions are 9 areas 59 not safe. The closures safeguard the 10 Meriwether Lewis Visitor Contact Station 60 equipment and supplies of the contractor. 11 Colbert Ferry Contact Station 61 12 Parkway Visitor Center 62 (a)(1) All firearm ranges are closed to public; 13 Chickasaw Village Site 63 ranges are for law enforcement use only. 14 Parkway Information Cabin (Ridgeland) 64 15 Mt. Locust Historic House and grounds 65 The Natchez Trace Parkway does not allow 16 Rocky Springs Contact Station 66 firearm use. For the safety of visitors and 17 67 employees, ranges are closed to the public. 18 Picnicking is prohibited in the listed areas to 68 19 prevent unsanitary conditions and 69 (a)(1) The interior of the Gordon House is 20 interference with normal visitor and employee 70 closed to the Public. 21 activities. Natchez Trace Parkway employees 71 22 may have picnics in maintenance areas for 72 This closure is to protect the structure from 23 special occasions, i.e., Holiday parties, 73 vandalism. 24 retirement parties, Thanksgiving, etc. 74 25 75 (a)(1) Visiting hours for the following areas 26 (a)(1) Georgetown Cave will be closed to the 76 will be sunrise to sunset, overnight parking is 27 public. 77 prohibited: 28 78 Ballard Creek Picnic Area 29 In agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 79 Battle of Raymond 30 Service, Georgetown Cave is closed because 80 Birdsong Hollow Parking 31 of its designation as critical habitat of an 81 Boyd Mounds 32 endangered species of gray bat: Myotis 82 Brashear’s Stand 33 grisecens). 83 Brices Cross Roads Battlefield 34 84 Bynum Mounds 35 (a)(1) The Bailey Farm is closed except by 85