Superintendent's Compendium

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In accordance with regulations and the delegated authorities provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (“36 CFR”), Chapter 1, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the boundaries of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. These provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1. Written determinations, which explain the reasoning behind the superintendent’s use of discretionaryauthority, as required by 36 CFR 1.5(c), appear in this document in italicized print.
The NPS welcomes comments about its programs and act ivities at any time. Comments specific to the Compendium will be accepted any time by contacting KEMO_Superintendent@nps.gov . Any changes to this Compendium recommended by the general public or others, and accepted by the Superintendent, will be incorporated into this Compendium without further public comment and review. Some of the terms used in this Compendium may be unclear to you. If you are unsure about a specific term please consult 36 CFR 1.4 Definitions. A complete listing of National Park Service specific regulations is available in 36 Code of Federal regulations and Title 54 of the United States Code. The following definitions apply to the terms used in this Compendium:

Activity Fields: Fields within the park designated to recreational activities such as kite flying, ball playing, picnicking, etc.

Civil Dawn: The time of morning at which the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. At this time, there is enough light for objects to be distinguishable and that outdoor activities can commence.

Civil Dusk: The time at which the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon in the evening. At this time objects are distinguishable but there is no longer enough light to perform any outdoor activities.

Day Use Area: Any area comprised of or adjacent to paved parking lots, buildings, or toilet facilities that are open to the general public.

Uncrewed Aircraft : A device that is used or intended to be used for flight without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce.

Walkway: Sidewalks, paths, trails, or hard-surfaced areas that are closed to the use of bicycles and
motorized vehicles.
 
 

Section 1.5

Visiting Hours, Public Use Limits, Closures, & Area Designations For Specific Use Or Activities

 

Section 1.6

Permits

 

Section 2

General Regulations

 
Yellow highlights fill the grass island between the center rows of cars in the parking lot east of rectangular building. Parking lot and building are connected by a sidewalk on the northwest side of lot. Grass and trees line each side of sidewalk.
See section 2.51 and 2.52 on uses of this Visitor Center parking lot area.

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Last updated: June 17, 2024

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