Management

Federal Regulations

The Code of Federal Regulations contains regulations pertaining to all National Park Service areas. The Superintendent’s Compendium contains regulations specific to Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Marijuana and Other Controlled Substances

Possession or use inside a National Park Service area is prohibited. Despite varying state laws, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Federal law is enforced in all National Park Service lands and facilities.

Firearms in National Parks

Law governing the possession of firearms in National Park Service areas changed on February 22, 2010. Visitors may possess firearms within a National Park Service area, provided they comply with federal, state, and local laws. Gun owners are responsible for knowing all federal, state, and local laws relevant to the park they are visiting. Federal law prohibits firearms in certain park facilities. These facilities are marked with signs at public entrances.

 

Centennial Vision

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives and inspires people to both experience and become devoted to these special places.

On August 25, 2006-the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service-Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne launched the National Park Centennial Initiative to prepare national parks for another century of conservation, preservation and enjoyment. Since then the National Park Service asked citizens, park partners, experts and other stakeholders what they envisioned for a second century of national parks.

A nationwide series of more than 40 listening sessions produced more than 6,000 comments that helped to shape five centennial goals. The goals and vision were presented to President Bush and to the American people on May 31st in a report called The Future of America's National Parks.

Every national park staff took their lead from this report and created local centennial strategies to describe their vision and desired accomplishments by 2016. This is just the first year, and there are many great things to come as the National Park Service prepares to celebrate 100 years!

To keep up with the Centennial Initiative and to experience the interactive version of The Future of America's National Parks and special features please visit the centennial website at www.nps.gov/2016.