1 |
NPS Directives System |
11/14/2008 |
Policy Development Process
Policy Waivers |
2 |
Park Planning |
1/11/2021 |
Management Policies, Chapter 2
Reference Manual 2 (RM-2, under development) |
3 |
Reserved |
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4 |
Diving Management |
5/4/2003 |
Reference Manual 4: Diving Safety and Operations Manual (RM-4)
Field Manual 4: Diving Safety and Operations Manual (FM-4) |
5 |
Paper and Electronic Communications |
7/10/2000 |
NPS Washington Office Correspondence Manual (June 2018) |
6 |
Interpretation and Education |
1/19/2005 |
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7 |
Volunteers-in-Parks |
3/15/2016 |
Reference Manual 7 (RM-7) |
8 |
Reserved |
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9 |
Law Enforcement Program |
3/23/2006 |
Reference Manual 9 (RM-9, internal access only) |
10A |
Design and Construction Drawings |
4/15/2003 |
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10B |
Drawing and Map Numbers |
4/8/2010 |
Reference Manual 10B (RM-10B) |
11A |
Information and Technology Management |
4/4/2005 |
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11B |
Ensuring Quality of Information Disseminated by the NPS |
10/16/2002 |
Policy Memorandum 07-03: Interim policy pertaining to scientific and scholarly code of conduct, peer review, and information quality correction |
11C |
Reserved |
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11D |
Records and Electronic Information Management |
1/06/2012 |
Records and information management procedures and schedules (internal access only) |
12 |
Conservation Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Decision-Making |
10/5/2011 |
NEPA Handbook |
13A |
Environmental Management Systems |
1/1/2009 |
Reference Manual 13A (RM-13A) |
13B |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management* |
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14 |
Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration |
9/28/2004 |
Damage Assessment and Restoration Handbook |
15 |
NPS Frequency Management Guidance |
2/4/2015 |
Radio Communications Reference Handbook (RH-15, internal access only) |
16A |
Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities |
5/4/1999 |
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16B |
Diversity in the National Park Service |
3/29/2012 |
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16C |
Reserved |
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16D |
Equal Opportunity and Zero Tolerance for Discrimination |
12/28/2011 |
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16E |
NPS Anti-Harassment Policy |
4/19/2018 |
Reference Manual 16E (RM-16E) |
17 |
Tourism |
9/28/1999 |
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18 |
Wildland Fire Management |
1/16/2008 |
Reference Manual 18 (RM-18) |
19 |
Reserved |
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20 |
Agreements |
7/23/2003 |
Policy Memorandum 08-01: Review requirements for procurement contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements (revised policy) |
21 |
Donations and Philanthropic Partnerships |
12/28/2016; amended 8/31/2020, 5/18/2023, 12/5/2023 |
Reference Manual 21 (RM-21) |
22 |
Recreation Fees |
5/14/2010 |
Reference Manual 22A: Recreation Fees (RM-22A, internal access only) |
23 |
Reserved |
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24 |
Museum Collections Management |
9/03/2008 |
Museum Handbook |
25 |
Land Protection |
1/19/2001 |
Reference Manual 25 (RM-25) |
26 |
Youth Programs |
11/08/2002 |
Youth Conservation Corps Reference Manual |
27 |
Challenge Cost-Share Program* |
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28 |
Cultural Resource Management |
6/11/1998 |
NPS-28: Cultural Resource Management Guideline
Policy Memorandum 14-02: Climate Change and Stewardship of Cultural Resources |
28A |
Archeology |
10/12/2004 |
Archeology Guide (NPS-28A, Archeology Reference Manual) |
28B |
Ethnography* |
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28C |
Oral History* |
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29 |
Reserved |
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30 |
Reserved |
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31A |
Travel Procedures* |
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31B |
Relocation Policies (Interim policy, effective 1/9/2015) |
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Policy Memorandum 13-01: Official Travel Driving Policy
DOI Permanent Change of Station Policy Handbook |
32 |
Cooperating Associations |
6/07/2010 |
Reference Manual 32 (RM-32)
Appendix to RM-32 |
33 |
Learning and Development |
11/14/2008 |
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34 |
Superintendent's Compendium* |
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35A |
Sale or Lease of Park Services, Resources, or Water in Support of Activities Outside the Boundaries of National Park Areas |
7/8/2004 |
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35B |
Cost Recovery for National Park Service Provided Utilities |
12/31/2011 |
Reference Manual 35B (RM-35B) |
36 |
Housing Management |
2/21/2024 |
Reference Manual 36 (RM-36, internal access only) |
37 |
Reserved |
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38 |
Real Property Leasing |
1/19/2006 |
Reference Manual 38 (RM-38)
RM-38 Memo: Waiver of Appraisals for Leasing
Policy Memorandum 07-01: Leasing vs. Concession Contracts or CUAs |
39 |
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management* |
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40 |
Dam Safety and Security Program |
5/25/2010 |
Reference Manual 40 (RM-40) |
41 |
Wilderness Stewardship |
5/13/2013 |
Reference Manual 41 (RM-41) |
42 |
Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities |
11/3/2000 |
Policy Memorandum 18-02: Use of Service Animals by Visitors with Disabilities |
43 |
Uniform Program |
10/1/2000; amended 8/7/2018 |
Reference Manual 43
Policy Memorandum 18-01: Amendments to Director's Order #43 (8/7/2018) |
44 |
Personal Property Management |
2/8/2008 |
Reference Manual 44 |
45 |
National Trails System |
5/24/2013 |
Reference Manual 45 |
46 |
Wild and Scenic Rivers |
5/1/2015 |
Reference Manual 46 |
47 |
Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management |
12/1/2000 |
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48A |
Concession Management* |
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Management Policies, Chapter 10
Policy Memorandum 07-01: Leasing vs. Concession Contracts or CUAs |
48B |
Commercial Use Authorizations* |
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Management Policies, Chapter 10
Policy Memorandum 07-01: Leasing vs. Concession Contracts or CUAs |
49 |
Reserved |
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50A |
Workers' Compensation Case Management |
3/30/2003 |
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50B |
Occupational Safety and Health Program |
9/3/2008 |
Reference Manual 50B, also PDF (RM-50B)
Policy Memorandum 13-01: Official Travel Driving Policy
NPS Loss of Human Life Response Handbook (2013)
Interagency Serious Accident Investigation Guide |
50C |
Public Risk Management Program |
5/7/2010 |
Reference Manual 50C (RM-50C, internal access only) |
50D |
Smoking Policy |
6/29/2009 |
Policy Memorandum 15-03: Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems |
51 |
Emergency Medical Services |
9/19/2005 |
Reference Manual 51 (RM-51, internal access only) |
52A |
Communicating the NPS Mission |
1/31/2001 |
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52B |
Graphic Design Standards* |
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52C |
Park Signs |
9/29/2003 |
NPS Sign Standards |
52D |
Use of the Arrowhead Symbol* |
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Special Directive 93-07: Use of the NPS Arrowhead Symbol |
53 |
Special Park Uses |
2/23/2010; amended 8/31/2020, 11/20/2020, 11/29/2023 |
Reference Manual 53
Reference Manual 53B: Rights-of-Way
Policy Memorandum 15-02: Employee and Volunteer Participation in Commercial Filming
Policy Memorandum 16-02: Significant Use Restrictions or Closures of Park Areas to Accommodate Special Events |
54 |
Management Accountability* |
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55 |
Incident Management Program |
1/2/2008 |
Reference Manual 55 (RM-55) |
56 |
International Activities |
4/2/2011 |
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57A |
Medical Standards Program |
1/9/2014 |
Reference Manual 57A (RM-57A)
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57B |
Employee Fitness* |
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Policy Memorandum 14-03: Employee Health and Fitnes - Interim Policy |
58 |
Structural Fire Management |
1/5/2022 |
Reference Manual 58 (RM-58)
Other Structural Fire Related Guidance and Plans |
59 |
Search and Rescue* |
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60 |
Aviation Program |
7/3/2012 |
Reference Manual 60 (RM-60) |
61 |
National Cemetery Operations |
1/12/2021 |
Reference Manual 61 (RM-61) |
62 |
Property Acquisition* |
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63 |
Geographic Names* |
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Staff Directive 80-4: Geographic Name Proposals
Policies, Principles, and Procedures |
64 |
Commemorative Works and Plaques* |
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65 |
Explosive Use and Blasting Safety |
5/25/1999 |
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66 |
FOIA and Protected Resource Information* |
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67 |
Copyrights and Trademark* |
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68 |
Notification Protocol for Conduct of Employee Investigations |
1/5/1998 |
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69 |
Reserved |
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70 |
Internet and Intranet Publishing |
1/8/2001 |
Policy Memorandum 11-02: Social Media - Interim Policy
(internal access only) |
71A |
Relationship with American Indian Tribes (see Management Policies, section 1.11) |
Superseded |
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71B |
Indian Sacred Sites* |
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71C |
Consultation with Indian and Alaska Native Tribes |
11/4/2024 |
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72 |
Receiving or Generating Individual Indian Trust Data |
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73 |
Reserved |
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74 |
Studies and Collecting* |
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75A |
Civic Engagement and Public Involvement |
8/30/2007 |
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76 |
Legislative and Congressional Affairs |
3/11/2005 |
Reference Manual 76, Part A: Legislative Support Data Package Guidance |
77 |
Natural Resource Protection* |
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Reference Manual 77 (RM-77) |
77-1 |
Wetland Protection |
10/30/2002 |
Procedural Manual 77-1 (PM 77-1) |
77-2 |
Floodplain Management |
9/8/2003 |
Procedural Manual 77-2 (PM 77-2) |
77-3 |
Domestic and Feral Livestock Management* |
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77-4 |
Use of Pharmaceuticals for Wildlife |
3/26/2021 |
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77-5 |
Bioengineered Organisms* |
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77-6 |
Reserved |
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77-7 |
Integrated Pest Management* |
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77-8 |
Endangered Species* |
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77-9 |
Fisheries Management* |
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77-10 |
NPS Benefits Sharing |
12/19/13 |
Benefits Sharing Handbook |
78 |
Social Science |
10/7/2002 |
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79 |
Integrity of Scientific and Scholarly Activities |
9/19/2012 |
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80 |
Real Property Asset Management |
11/20/2006 |
Policy Memorandum 15-01: Addressing Climate Change and Natural Hazards for Facilities |
81 |
Employee Surveys* |
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82 |
Public Use Data Collecting and Reporting* |
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83A |
Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention |
4/28/2023 |
Reference Manual 83A: Public Health—Protection and Prevention (RM-83A) |
83B |
Public Health Promotion—Healthy Parks Healthy People* |
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84 |
Library Management & Information Discovery Services* |
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Reference Manual 84*
Special Directive 94-1: NPS Library Program |
85 |
Reserved |
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86 |
Reserved |
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87A |
Park Roads and Roadways* |
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Park Road Standards (1984) |
87B |
Alternative Transportation Systems* |
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87C |
Reserved |
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87D |
Non-NPS Roads |
12/14/2000 |
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88 |
Reserved |
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89 |
Acquisition and Management of Leased Space |
3/5/2003 |
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90 |
Value Analysis |
10/2/2002; amended 12/9/2020 |
Value Analysis Tools and Templates |
91 |
Reserved |
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92 |
Servicewide Workforce Management |
3/30/2010 |
Human Resources Policies, Memos, and Advisories (internal access only) |
93 |
Conflict Resolution |
7/3/2001 |
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94 |
Reserved |
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95 |
Energy and Minerals Management* |
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100 |
Resource Stewardship for the 21st Century |
Rescinded 8/17/2017 |
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