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Policies
Management Policies
The following sections establish the policy framework for accessibility of facilities, programs, and services provided by the NPS and its affiliated entities:
- 1.9.3 (Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities)
- 5.3.2 (Physical Access for Persons with Disabilities)
- 6.4.10 (Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities)
- 7.5.2 (Access to Interpretive and Educational Opportunities)
- 8.2.4 (Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities)
- 9.1.2 (Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities)
- 10.2.6.2 (Accessibility of Commercial Services)
Director's Order #16A: Accommodation of Employees with Disabilities
Director's Order #42: Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities
Policy Memorandum 18-02: Use of Service Animals by Visitors with Disabilities
Director's memo authorizing Segway use by persons with disabilties (12/14/2006)
Follow-up memo on Segway use by persons with disabilities (5/24/2007)
DOI Personnel Bulletin 21-03: Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities
375 DM 8 (DOI policy on Section 508 program and responsibiliies)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 USC 4151 - 4156)
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) (42 USC 12101 - 12213)
ABA and ADA Accessibility Guidelines & Standards
Regulations
28 CFR 35.136 (Department of Justice regulation on use of service animals by people with disabilities.
28 CFR 35.137 (Department of Justice regulation on use of mobility devices, including wheelchairs, manually powered mobility aids)
28 CFR Part 36 (Department of Justice regulations implementing sections of the ADA)
36 CFR 1.2(e) (NPS regulations that treat mobility-impaired people who use a manual or motorized wheelchair as pedestrians)
36 CFR 2.15 (a)(1) (NPS regulation restricting pets, with the exemption of guide dogs accompanying visually impaired or hearing-impaired people)
41 CFR Part 102-76, Subpart C (GSA regulations adopting ABA accessibility standards)
43 CFR Part 17, Subpart B and Subpart E (DOI regulations for implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
Related Information
NPS Accessibility website
Service animals in national parks
Accessibility Guidelines for NPS Interpretive Media
U.S Access Board - Federal agency that provides leadership on accessible design and develops accessibility guidelines and standards
Accessibility (NPS intranet site) - resources for NPS employees
Policies
Management Policies
DOI Management Accountability Guidance
OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management Internal Control and Related Materials (scroll down to OMB Circular A-123)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13576 (Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and Accountable Government)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Office of Accountability (NPS intranet site)
NPS Internal Controls Coordination Site (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
- 9.1.2 (Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities)
- 9.2 (Transportation Systems and Alternative Transportation)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Active Transportation Guidebook
Bicycles & Pedestrians website
Policies
522 DM 1 (DOI policy on adaptive management)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
DOI Adaptive Management Applications Guide
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #21: Donations and Philanthropic Partnerships (sections 4.3, 8.1, and 8.9.1 govern advertising for philanthropic activiites)
Policy clarification on commercial advertising in parks
479 DM 1.6M (DOI policy on paid advertising)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
44 USC 3702 (law pertaining to Federal Government use of paid advertising)
Regulations
36 CFR 5.1 (NPS regulation on advertising in parks)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #75A: Civic Engagement and Public Involvement
308 DM 1 (DOI policy on committee management)
DOI Ethics Guide for Advisory Committee Members and Special Government Employees
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
Presidential Memorandum -- Lobbyists on Agency Boards and Commissions (June 18, 2010)
Regulations
FACA Final Rule 2001 (regulations for implementing FACA)
Related Information
NPS Advisory Committees and Operating Commissions
National Park System Advisory Board
GSA Federal Advisory Committee Management
DOI Federal Advisory Committee Management
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Regulations, and Standards
Affiliated Areas Criteria Study (Public Law 100-336, June 17, 1988)
Related Information
Report to Congress on Affliated Areas, February 1990
Briefing Paper on Affiliated Areas, 1997
National Park Service Affiliated Areas: An Overview (Congressional Research Service report)
National Park System: Establishing New Units (Congressional Research Service report)
Policies
Director's Order #20: Agreements
Policy Memorandum 08-01: Review requirements for contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements
505 DM 1 (DOI policy on Federal assistance programs and grants administration)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Cooperative agreements for projects outside park boundaries (54 USC 101702)
Regulations
Related Information
Agreements Portal (NPS Intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Reference Manual 77: Natural Resource Management (see Agricultural Uses chapter)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.60 (NPS regulation on livestock use and agriculture)
Related Information
Agriculture and Ranching
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #47: Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-181; 49 USC 40128)
Regulations
14 CFR part 136 (Commercial Air Tours and National Parks Air Tour Management)
Related Information
Air Tours
FAA Air Tour Management Plans
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #47: Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.17 (NPS regulation on aircraft and air delivery)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Airports in or near System units (54 USC 101501)
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Policy Memorandum 07-02: Alcoholic Use in NPS Facilities - Delegation of Authority
310 DM 13 (DOI policy on use of alcoholic beverages)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.35 (NPS regulation on alcoholic beverages and controlled substances in national parks)
36 CFR 5.2 (NPS regulation on sale of alcoholic beverages by commercial and private operations)
41 CFR 102.74.405 (Regulation on use of alcoholic beverages on Federal property)
Related Information
Policies
Director's Order #93: Conflict Resolution
112 DM 21 (DOI for Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution)
370 DM 752.2 (DOI Conflict Resolution PLUS Program)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 (5 USC 571-584)
Negotiated Rulemaking Act (5 USC 561 et. seq.)
Related Information
Alternative Dispute Resolution Overview (Office of Special Counsel)
Employee Support Programs (NPS intranet site)
DOI CORE PLUS/Workplace Conflict Management Program
Interagency Dispute Resolution Working Group
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Alternative Transportation Program
NPS Active Transportation Guidebook
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #71C: Consultation with Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
Director's Order #72: Receiving or Generating Individual Indian Trust Data
Policy Memorandum 22-03: Fulfilling the National Park Service Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
Policy Memorandum 24-01: Guidance for Implementing 36 CFR 2.6—Plant Gathering by Federally Recognized Tribes for Traditional Purposes
512 DM 2 (DOI responsibilities for Indian trust resources)
512 DM 3 (DOI responsibilities for protecting and accommodating access to Indian sacred sites)
512 DM 4 (DOI policy on consultation with Indian Tribes)
512 DM 5 (DOI procedures for consultation with Indian Tribes)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA) (42 USC 1996 - 1996a)
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) (25 USC 3001 - 3013)
Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments)
Memorandum on Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments
Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships
Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation
Regulations
36 CFR 2.6 (NPS policy on gathering of plants or plant parts by federally recognized Indian tribes)
Related Information
American Indian Heritage
NPS Office of Native American Affairs
National NAGPRA Program
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #15: NPS Frequency Management Guidance for Radio Communications, Electronics, and Wireless Systems
Radio Communications Reference Handbook (RH 15, internal access only)
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses; see section 10.2.2, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 USC 332)
Regulations
47 CFR Part 15 (Radio Frequency Devices)
Related Information
Fish and Wildlife Service guidance on impacts of communications towers
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #28A: Archeology
Archeology Guide (NPS 28-A, Archeology Reference Manual)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA) (16 USC 470aa - 470mm)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
Related Information
NPS Archeology website
Archeology Program
Policies
Special Directive 93-7: Use of the Arrowhead Symbol
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Lanham Act (15 USC 1051--1141n), in particular see section 1053
Official badges, identification cards, or other insignia (18 USC 701)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 11 (NPS regulations on the arrowhead and parkscape symbols)
Related Information
Requesting Permission to Use the NPS Arrowhead
Arrowhead trademark
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #60: Aviation Management
Reference Manual 60 (2024 version)
DM Parts 350-353 (DOI policies on aviation management)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Aviation website
B
Policies
Management Policies
Guidance for managing BASE jumping
Regulations
36 CFR 2.17(a)(3) (NPS regulation prohibiting delivery of a person by airborne means, except under the terms and conditions of a permit)
Related Information
Letter explaining NPS regulations and policies on BASE jumping
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
Letter explaining NPS policy on battle reenactments
Policies
Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A: Public Health Protection and Prevention. See chapter 4 (Recreational Water)
Regulations
36 CFR 3.17 (NPS regulation on swimming areas and beaches)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Regulations
36 CFR 2.50 (NPS regulation on special events)
36 CFR 4.30 (NPS regulation on bicycles)
Related Information
NPS Biking website
Policies
Management Policies
485 DM 22 (DOI policy on watercraft safety)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 3 (NPS regulations on boating and water use activities)
Related Information
NPS Boating and Watersports
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #25: Land Protection (see section 14)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Anti-Deficiency Act (31 USC 1341)
Regulations
Related Information
National Park Service Budget
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Policies
Management Policies
Director's memorandum clarifying NPS policy on the reburial in parks of Native American remains and funerary objects (NPS intranet site)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.62 (NPS regulation on memorialization)
C
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.10 (NPS regulation on camping and food storage)
Related Information
Camping in national parks
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #2: Park Planning—see sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.1.3
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
General management plans (54 USC 100502)—legislative requirement for carrying capacity indications
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988 (16 USC 4301-4310)
Regulations
43 CFR Part 37 (DOI regulations on cave management)
Related Information
NPS Caves and Karst website
Policies
377 DM 1 (DOI policy on telecommunications management)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13513 (Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving)
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #61: National Cemetery Operations
Reference Manual 61: National Cemetery Operations
Amendment to National Cemetery Operations and Reference Manual 61
Policy Memorandum 22-01: Managing Special Events and Demonstrations in National Cemeteries
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Cemeteries Act of 1973 (38 USC 2400-2410)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 12 (NPS regulations on national cemeteries)
Related Information
Policies
Special Directive 85-1: Day Care Facilities
DOI Personnel Bulletin 07-04: Child Care Subsidy Plan
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
40 USC 590 (Child care)
Regulations
5 CFR Part 792, Subpart B (OPM regulations on use of appropriated funds for child care costs for lower income employees)
Related Information
Parental Rights (NPS intranet site) - scroll down for information on the Child Care Subsidy Program
OPM overview of Federal child care and parenting resources
OPM description of Federal child care subsidy program
GSA child care centers
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #75A: Civic Engagement and Public Involvement
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Stewardship Institute
Policies
Director's Order #16A: Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities
Director's Order #16D: Equal Employment Opportunity and Zero Tolerance of Discrimination
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13087 (Further Amendment to Executive Order 11478, Equal Opportunity in the Federal Government)
Regulations
Civil Rights Overview
Policies
Management Policies
Policy Memorandum 12-02: Applying NPS Management Policies in the Context of Climate Change
Policy Memorandum 14-02: Climate Change and Stewardship of Cultural Resources
Policy Memorandum 15-01: Addressing Climate Change and Natural Hazards for Facilities
Policy Memorandum 24-03: Managing National Parks in an Era of Climate Change
Secretary's Order No. 3289 (Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change on America’s Water, Land, and Other Natural and Cultural Resources)
Secretary's Order No. 3399 (Department-Wide Approach to the Climate Crisis and Restoring Transparency and Integrity to the Decision-Making Process)
522 DM 1 (Adaptive Management Implementation Policy)
523 DM 1 (Climate Change Policy)
526 DM 1 (Applying Climate Change Science)
604 DM 1 (Implementing Landscape-Level Approaches to Resource Management)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 14008 (Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad)
Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability)
Related Information
Climate Change and Your National Parks
Climate Change Response Strategy
Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) - A Framework for the 21st Century Natural Resource Manager
Climate Friendly Parks Program
Green Parks Plan
Policies
Management Policies
Regulations
36 CFR 1.5 (NPS regulation on closures and public use limits)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
36 CFR 2.5 (NPS regulation on research specimens)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Commemorative Works Act (40 USC 8901-8909)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.62 (NPS regulation on memorialization)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
NPS Commercial Services Guide (2019)—see chapter 11
Guidance for managing Commercial Use Authorizations (NPS intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Commercial use authorizations (54 USC 101925)
Commercial filming in parks (16 USC 4601-6d)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Commercial Use Authorizations (public website)
Commercial Use Authorizations (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Director's Order #52A: Communicating the National Park Service Mission
470 DM 1 (DOI policy on public communications)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Office of Communications
Policies
Management Policies
NPS Commercial Services Guide (2019)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998 (54 USC 101912 et seq.)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 51 (NPS regulations on concessions contracts)
Related Information
NPS Concessions (public website)
NPS Concessions Program (NPS intranet site)
Policies and guidance documents for concessions
Policies
Director's Order #93: Conflict Resolution
370 DM 771 (DOI Administrative Grievance Procedures)
370 DM 752.2 (DOI Conflict Resolution PLUS Program)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 (5 USC 571-584)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Employee Support - see Ombuds (NPS intranet site)
DOI Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution
Policies
Management Policies
Policy Memorandum 12-02: Applying NPS Management Policies in the Context of Climate Change
Policy Memorandum 24-02: Landscape and Seascape Conservation and Ecological Connectivity through Cooperative Conservation
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
NPS Organic Act (54 USC 100101 et seq.)
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 USC 300101 et seq.)
Cooperative agreements (54 USC 101702)
Good neighbor authority (16 USC 2113a)
Related Information
Connected Conservation
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Denver Service Center
NPS sustainable design and construction
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.35 (NPS regulation on alcoholic beverages and controlled substances)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #32: Cooperating Associations
Reference Manual 32 (amended)
RM-32: Appendix
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Cooperating Associations (NPS Intranet site)
No content. See Agreements topic.
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.6 (Cooperative Conservation Beyond Park Boundaries)
- 1.7 (Civic Engagement)
- 2.3.1.8 (Cooperative Planning)
- 3.4 (Cooperative Conservation)
- Chapter 4 (Natural Resource Management)
Director’s Order #75A: Civic Engagement and Public Involvement
Policy Memorandum 12-02: Applying NPS Management Policies in the Context of Climate Change
Policy Memorandum 24-02: Landscape and Seascape Conservation and Ecological Connectivity through Cooperative Conservation
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
NPS Organic Act (54 USC 100101 et seq.)
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 USC 300101 et seq.)
Cooperative agreements (54 USC 101702)
Good neighbor authority (16 USC 2113a)
Related Information
Connected Conservation
Policies
Guidance on the Public Display or Performance of a Copyrighted Work
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
U.S. Copyright Office Fair Use Index
Policies
Director's Order #5: Paper and Electronic Communications
NPS Washington Office Correspondence Manual (June 2018)
Controlled Correspondence Unit Cheat Sheet (2020)
382 DM 5 (DOI Secretarial Correspondence Handbook)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Prohibition on use of personal email for official government business (44 USC 2911)
Regulations
Related Information
Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual (2016)
Policies
Special Directive 91-8: Critical Incident Stress Policy and Guidelines
NPS Loss of Human Life Response Handbook (2013)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Cultural landscape preservation guidance
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Cultural Landscapes
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #28: Cultural Resources Management
NPS-28: Cultural Resource Management Guideline
519 DM 1 (DOI policy on preservation of historic property)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 USC 300101 et seq.)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 68 (Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties)
Related Information
Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) - A Framework for the 21st Century Natural Resource Manager
Section 106 Compliance Program
D
Policies
Management Policies
- 4.1.6 (Compensation for Injuries to Natural Resources)
- 5.3.1.3 (Compensation for Injuries to Cultural Resources)
Director's Order #14: Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration
Damage Assessment and Restoration Handbook
521 DM 1 (DOI policy on natural resource damage assessment and restoration)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Park System Resource Protection Act (54 USC 100721-100725)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Damage Assessment and Restoration
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #40: Dam Safety and Security
Reference Manual 40: Dam Safety Program
Related Information
Dams
No content. See Loss of Life topic.
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #1: National Park Service Directives System (see sections 2, 5.3.5, and 7.3)
245 DM 1 (DOI policy: general delegation to National Park Service Director)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.9.2 (Managing Information)
- 1.9.4 (Public Information and Media Relations)
- 7.3.3 (Technology and Interpretation)
Director’s Order #70: Governance and Management of the NPS Digital Experience
386 DM 3 (DOI policy and guidelines on web management)
DOI Web Standards Handbook
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Digital Community Site (NPS intranet site with information and procedures that supplement Director's Order #70)
Policies
Director's Order #16A: Accommodation for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities
Director's Order #16D: EEO and Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
Director's Order #42: Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 11478 (Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government)
Executive Order 13087 (Amendment to Executive Order 11478)
Executive Order 13145 (Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Genetic Information)
Executive Order 13152 (Amendment to Executive Order 11478)
Presidential Memorandum (Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination)
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #16B: Diversity in the National Park Service
Director's Order #16D: Equal Employment Opportunity and Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13583 (Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce)
Executive Order 13988 (Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation)
Executive Order 14035 (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce)
Presidential Memorandum (Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks)
Regulations
Related Information
DOI Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #4: Diving Management
Reference Manual 4: Diving Safety and Operations Manual
Field Manual 4: Diving Safety and Operations Manual
485 DM 27 (DOI policy on underwater diving safety)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 3.18 (NPS policy on snorkeling and diving in park waters)
Related Information
Diving & Snorkeling
Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.15 (NPS regulation on pets in parks)
Related Information
Visiting parks with pets
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #21: Donations and Philanthropic Partnerships
Reference Manual 21
374 DM 6 (DOI policy on donations)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Park System Donor Acknowledgment Statute (Sec. 3054 Pub L 113-291), scroll to page 6
Related Information
Ways to support the NPS
No content. See Water Supply topic.
No content. See Travel Policy topic.
No content. See Unmanned Aircraft topic.
No content. See Controlled Substances topic.
E
No content. See GPS-based Recreation topic.
Policies
Management Policies
Cultural Resource Management Guideline (see chapter 7, section D.6c)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Policy Memorandum 15-03: Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Benefit-Cost Analyses: Proposed Regulation Revisions for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13058 (Protecting Federal Employees and the Public From Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace)
Regulations
Related Information
No content. See Bicycles topic.
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #51: Emergency Medical Services
Reference Manual 51 and related EMS guidance and procedures (NPS intranet site)
Related Information
Emergency Medical Services Program (NPS intranet site)
Policies
DOI Personnel Bulletin 17-07: Policy on Recognition Procedures and Departmental Support for Employee Organizations
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
5 CFR Part 251 (Agency Relationships with Organizations Representing Federal Employees and Other Organizations)
5 CFR Part 2635 (Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch)
Employee Resource Groups (NPS intranet site)
Clarifying the Role of Employee Organizations (DOI intranet site)
Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C (Regulations for Annual Employee Survey)
Related Information
OPM Standard Surveys
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C (Regulations for Annual Employee Survey)
Related Information
OPM Standard Surveys
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1531-1544)
Related Information
At-Risk Species in national parks
Endangered Species Program (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website)
Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
5 CFR 2635.702(c) (Ethical prohibition on endorsements)
Related Information
Office of Government Ethics Opinion: Foreword to a Book
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
5 CFR 2635.702(c) (Ethical prohibition on endorsements)
Related Information
Office of Government Ethics Opinion: Foreword to a Book
No content. See E-cigarettes.
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR Part 9 (NPS regulations on Minerals Management)
Related Information
NPS Energy and Minerals Management
Policies
Director's Order #11A: Information and Technology Management
Related Information
NPS Enterprise Development Services (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.4.7 (Decision-making Requirements to Identify and Avoid Impairments)
- 4.1.3 (Evaluating Impacts on Natural Resources)
Director's Order #2: Park Planning
Director's Order #12: Conservation Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Decision-Making
NPS NEPA Handbook (2015)
Director's Order #14: Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration
Damage Assessment and Restoration Handbook
DOI environmental compliance and review memoranda (NEPA process)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 USC 4321 - 4370d)
Related Information
NPS NEPA website
Guide to aligning NEPA processes and environmental management systems
Council on Environmental Quality NEPA website
Policies
Director's Order #13A: Environmental Management Systems
Comprehensive EMS information, guidance, and resources
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Environmental Cleanup and Compliance Division (NPS intranet site)
Council on Environmental Quality Office of Federal Sustainability
Director's Order #13A: Environmental Management Systems
Comprehensive EMS information, guidance, and resources
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Environmental Cleanup and Compliance Division (NPS intranet site)
Council on Environmental Quality Office of Federal Sustainability
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #16B: Diversity in the National Park Service
Director's Order #16D: Equal Employment Opportunity and Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
DOI procedures for processing complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation (373 DM 7)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (42 USC 2000e-16(a))
Laws Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Executive Order 11478 (Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government)
Executive Order 13087 (Further Amendment to Executive Order 11478)
Executive Order 13518 (Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government)
Executive Order 13583 (Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce)
Executive Order 13672 (Further Amendments to Executive Orders 11478 and 11246)
Executive Order 13988 (Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation)
Executive Order 14035 (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce)
Regulations
29 CFR 1614 (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations)
Related Information
EEOC Management Directive 715 (EEO Reporting Requirements for Federal Agencies)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
NPS Ethnography website
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13112 (Invasive Species)
Regulations
Related Information
Invasive and Non-Native Species
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Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #80: Real Property Asset Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Park Planning, Facilities and Lands Directorate (public website)
Park Facility Management Division (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses
Reference Manual 53 (see Appendix 7, Agricultural Use)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.60 (NPS regulation on livestock use and agriculture)
Related Information
Agriculture and Ranching
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #22: Recreation Fees
Reference Manual 22A: Recreation Fee Collection (NPS intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) (16 USC 6801-6814)
Regulations
Related Information
Visitor Fees in the National Park System: A Legislative and Administrative History
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses
Reference Manual 53 (see Appendix 13, Filming and Photography)
Policy Memorandum 15-02: Employee and Volunteer Participation in Commercial Filming
Guidance on the Public Display or Performance of a Copyrighted Work
Memo on Managing Still Photography
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Commercial filming (54 USC 100905)
Regulations
36 CFR 5.5 (NPS regulation on commercial filming, still photography, and audio recording)
43 CFR Part 5 (DOI regulations on commercial filming and still photography on areas under DOI jurisdiction)
Related Information
Filming & Still Photography Permits (public website)
Commercial Filming and Still Photography SharePoint Site (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
DOI financial management policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (31 USC 3512(d))
Regulations
Related Information
Use of appropriated funds to purchase refreshments
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #18: Wildland Fire Management
Reference Manual 18
Director's Order #58: Structural Fire Management
Reference Manual 58
DOI Wildland Fire Policy
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.13 (NPS regulation on fires)
Related Information
Fire (NPS website)
National Interagency Fire Center
Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Firearms in National Parks
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
Related Information
Reducing Ecological Risks Associated with Pests in Firewood: Guidance for Park Managers
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.38 (NPS regulation on explosives, including possesion and use of fireworks)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Policy Memorandum 14-01: Interpretation of 36 CFR 2.52 -- Free Distribution of Message-Bearing Items
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.31 (NPS regulation on trespassing, tampering, and vandalism)
36 CFR 2.32 (NPS regulation on interfering with agency functions)
36 CFR 2.37 (NPS regulation on noncommercial soliciting)
36 CFR 2.51 (NPS regulation on demonstrations)
36 CFR 2.52 (NPS regulation on sale or distribution of printed matter)
36 CFR 7.96 (NPS regulations for National Capital Region)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
- 4.4.3 (Harvest of Plants and Animals by the Public)
- 8.2.2.5 (Fishing)
- 8.2.2.6 (Hunting and Trapping)
Secretary's Order No. 3356 (Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting, and Wildlife Conservation)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.3 (NPS regulation on fishing in the national park system (except Alaska))
36 CFR 13.40 (NPS regulation on fishing in Alaska park units)
Related Information
Fish & Fishing
Policies
Director's Order #61: National Cemetery Operations (see section 3.11)
Reference Manual 61 (see section 3.10(G) and section 3.11)
Amendment to National Cemetery Operations and Reference Manual 61
NPS Loss of Human Life Response Handbook (2013 guidance with flag lowering information)
Line-of-Duty Death Procedures: Flag Lowering/Mourning Bands (2006)
Confederate Flag Memorandum (6-24-2015)
Confederate Flag Fact Sheet (7-16-2015)
310 DM 5 (DOI policy on flags)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Flag Code (4 USC 1 through 10)
POW/MIA flag statute (36 USC 902)
Public Law 110-41 (re: Half-Staffing by Order of a State Governor)
Public Law 112-73 (re: Presentation of Flags in Case of Employee Death)
Presidential Proclamation 3044
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #77-2: Floodplain Management
Procedural Manual 77-2
Reference Manual 77: Natural Resource Management (see chapter 2-Freshwater Resources Management; chapter 3-Environmental Compliance)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Hydrology Program
NPS Wetlands Program
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A (see chapter 3: Food Safety)
Related Information
NPS Office of Public Health: Food Safety
Policies
Management Policies
- 4.8.2 (Management of Geologic Resources)
- 4.8.2.1 (Paleontological Resources and Their Contexts)
- 10.2.4.6 (Artifacts and Specimens)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 USC 470aaa-470aaa-11)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
36 CFR 2.5 (NPS regulation on research specimens)
43 CFR Part 49 (DOI regulations on paleontological resources preservation)
Related Information
Fossils and Paleontolology
Laws, regulations, and policies for fossil and paleontological resource protection
Policies
383 DM 15 (DOI Freedom of Information Act policy and procedures)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552)
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 (PL 104-231)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS FOIA website
NPS FOIA Library
DOI FOIA Requests
DOI FOIA Fees & Fee Waivers
Department of Justice Guide to FOIA
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #15: NPS Frequency Management Guidance for Radio Communications, Electronics, and Wireless Systems
Radio Communications Reference Handbook (RH 15, internal access only)
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses; see section 10.2.2, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
377 DM 1 (DOI Telecommunications Management policy)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 USC 332)
Regulations
47 CFR Part 15 (Radio Frequency Devices)
Related Information
Policies
Director's Order #21: Donations and Philanthropic Partnerships
Reference Manual 21
374 DM 6 (DOI policy on donations)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Partnerships
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Policies
410 DM 2 (DOI policy on limited personal use of government equipment and library collections)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.36 (NPS regulation on gambling)
Related Information
No content. See GPS-based Recreational Activities topic.
Policies
GPS-based Recreational Activities in National Park Areas (Policy overview)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Orders 12906 and 13286
Regulations
Related Information
NPS GIS Program
GIS, Cartography & Mapping
Policies
NPS Staff Directive 80-4: Geographic Name Proposals)
Memorandum on Geographic Name Change Proposals (June 29, 2018)
Principles, Policies and Procedures for naming geographic features
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Board on Geographic Names (43 USC 11A)
Regulations
Related Information
Geographic Names in National Parks
U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Geologic Resources Division
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Anti-Deficiency Act (31 USC 1341)
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Director's Order #44: Personal Property Management
Personal Property Management Handbook (RM-44)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Authority of Secretary to carry out certain activities (54 USC 101302)—legal authority to provide transportation to employees and their family members in isolated areas, under certain terms and conditions
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Guidance on GPS-based Recreational Activities in National Park Areas
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 1.5 (NPS regulation on closures and public use limits)
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
36 CFR 2.22 (NPS regulation on abandoned property)
36 CFR 2.31 (NPS regulation on trespassing, tampering and vandalism)
Related Information
National parks with GPS recreation activities
Information toolbox for GPS recreational activities in wilderness areas
EarthCache
Policies
Director's Order #52A: Communicating the National Park Service Mission
NPS Graphic Identity and Style Guides
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
See information under the Firearms and Weapons topics.
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Policies
Director's Order #16E: National Park Service Anti-Harassment Policy
Reference Manual 16E
DOI Personnel Bulletin 18-01: Prevention and Elimination of Harassing Conduct
Secretary of the Interior's Harassment Policy Statement (April 12, 2017)
Related Information
Workplace Harassment Prevention (NPS intranet site)
No content. See Political Activity in Parks and by NPS Employees topic.
Policies
NPS-77, Natural Resource Management (chapter 2)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #14: Resource Damage Assessment
Damage Assessment and Restoration Handbook
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Toxic Substances Control Act (15 USC 2601 - 2697)
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) (33 USC 1251 - 1387)
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC 2701 - 2762)
Solid Waste Disposal Act (includes RCRA) (42 USC 6901 - 6992k)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 1980 (CERCLA) (42 USC 9601)
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 USC 5101 - 5127)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 6 (NPS regulations on solid waste disposal in units of the National Park System)
Related Information
NPS Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) Training Manual (NPS intranet site)
Outdoor firing range management (NPS intranet site)
EPA Munitions Response Guidelines
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Policy Memorandum 14-03: Employee Fitness - Interim Policy
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13266 (Activities to Promote Personal Fitness)
Regulations
Related Information
Health & Safety
Policies
Management Policies
- 5.3.5.2 (Cultural landscapes)
- 5.3.5.4 (Historic and Prehistoric Structures)
- 8.12.4 (Historic Properties) - leases
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Historic Preservation Laws (compilation)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 68 (Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties)
Related Information
Historic Preservation
Section 106 Compliance Program
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Related Information
Homeland Security Presidential Directives
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.16 (NPS regulation on horses and pack animals)
Related Information
Horseback Riding & Stock Use
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #36: Housing Management
Reference Manual 36 (NPS intranet site)
OMB Circular A-45R (Policies and guidance on rental and construction of Government housing)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
NPS housing improvement (54 USC 101331-101340)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Employee Housing (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #33: Learning and Development
Director's Order #92: Servicewide Workforce Management
NPS Workforce Policies (NPS intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Employee Support/Employee Assistance Program (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Secretary's Order No. 3356 (Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting, and Wildlife Conservation)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13443 (Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.2 (NPS regulation on wildlife protection)
36 CFR 2.4 (NPS regulation on weapons, traps and nets)
36 CFR 13.30 (NPS regulation on weapons, traps and nets in Alaska parks)
36 CFR 13.42 (Taking of wildlife in national preserves in Alaska)
Related Information
Hunting
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Policies
Management Policies
- 1.4.2 (“Impairment” and “Derogation”: One Standard)
- 1.4.4 (The Prohibition on Impairment of Park Resources and Values)
- 1.4.5 (What Constitutes Impairment of Park Resources and Values)
- 1.4.7 (Decision-making Requirements to Identify and Avoid Impairments)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Park Service Organic Act (54 USC 100101(a) et seq.)
National Park System General Authorities Act (54 USC 100101(b) et seq.)
Regulations
Related Information
Dr. Robin Winks's Article on the NPS Organic Act (Abridged from 74 Denv. U.L. Rev. 575). Article also available at http://npshistory.com/publications/winks.htm.
Management Policies
Director's Order #55: Incident Management Program
Reference Manual 55
900 DM 1 (DOI policy on emergency management, including incident management)
900 DM 4 (DOI policy on continuity of operations)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 USC 5195-5197g)
Regulations
Related Information
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
National Preparedness
See information under the American Indians, Native Americans, and Tribal Relationships topics.
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #11A: Information and Technology Management
Director's Order #11B: Ensuring Quality of Information Disseminated by NPS
Director's Order #11D: Records and Electronic Information Management
386 DM 3 (DOI policy on web standards)
386 DM 3 Web Standards Handbook
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 12906 (Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access)
Regulations
Related Information
DOI Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
Policies
Director's Order 11B: Ensuring Quality of Information Disseminated by the National Park Service
Policy Memorandum 07-03: Interim policy--scientific and scholarly code of conduct, peer review, and information quality
NPS Interim Guidance Document Governing Code of Conduct, Peer Review, and Information Quality Correction (2008)
DOI guidance on information quality and peer review
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Presidential Memorandum on Scientific Integrity (3/9/09)
Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking (1/27/2021)
OMB Guidelines for Information Quality and Peer Review
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Information Quality Correction Requests and Responses
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #11A: Information and Technology Management
NPS IT Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidance (NPS intranet site)
410 DM 2 (DOI policy on limited personal use of government office equipment)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
DOI information on use of government information, property, and time
Rules of Behavior Users Reference Guide
Policies
Management Policies
NPS-77: Natural Resources Management Guideline (see Interated Pest Management provisions, pages 217-259)
517 DM 1 (DOI integrated pest management policy)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Integrated Pest Management Program
Pest and Invasive Species Management (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Director's Order #56: International Activities
International Travel Policies and Procedures (NPS intranet)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Office of International Affairs (public website)
Office of International Affairs (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.9.2 (Managing Information)
- 1.9.4 (Public Information and Media Relations)
- 7.3.3 (Technology and Interpretation)
Director's Order #70: Governance and Management of the NPS Digital Experience
Policies and procedures governing creation and management of digital products (NPS intranet site)
NPS.gov Content Management System Manual (NPS intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
DOI information on use of government information, property, and time
DigitalGov (Federal Web Managers Council website)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #6: Interpretation and Education
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Interpretation, Education & Volunteers (NPS intranet site)
Letter explaining NPS policy on battle reenactments
Guidance on the Public Display or Performance of a Copyrighted Work
Interpreting the Civil War
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13112 (Invasive Species)
Regulations
Related Information
Invasive & Non-Native Species (Managing invasive species in national parks)
Policies
Staff Directive 81-2, Inventions by Employees
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
J
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #9: Law Enforcement Program
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
K
Policies
Management Policies
NPS-77: Natural Resources Management Guideline (see Cave Management provisions, pages 136-154)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Caves and Karst
L
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #25: Land Protection
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (54 USC 200301 - 200310)
John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law No: 116-9)
Great American Outdoors Act (Public Law No: 116-152)
Regulations
Related Information
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #25: Land Protection
Reference Manual 25 (December 2021 draft)
Laws, Regulations, and Standards
54 USC 102901 (Conveyance of property and property interests in System units or related areas)
Related Information
NPS Land Resources Division
State Management of Federal Lands: Frequently Asked Questions (Congressional Research Service report)
Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Historic Sites, Buildings and Antiquities Act (1935) (54 USC 320101 et seq.)
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 USC 300101 et seq.)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 62 (National Natural Landmarks Program regulations)
36 CFR Part 65 (National Historic Landmarks Program regulations)
Related Information
National Natural Landmarks Program
National Historic Landmarks Program
Policies
Management Policies
Policy Memorandum 12-02: Applying NPS Management Policies in the Context of Climate Change
Policy Memorandum 24-02: Landscape and Seascape Conservation and Ecological Connectivity through Cooperative Conservation
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
NPS Organic Act (54 USC 100101 et seq.)
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 USC 300101 et seq.)
Cooperative agreements (54 USC 101702)
Good neighbor authority (16 USC 2113a)
Related Information
Connected Conservation
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #9: Law Enforcement Program
Reference Manual 9 (NPS intranet site-restricted access)
DOI law enforcement policies and policy bulletins
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
54 USC Chapter 1027 (Law Enforcement and Emergency Assistance)
Regulations
Related Information
Applicability of state and local laws to NPS activities
Outdoor firing range management (NPS intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Park Service Laws
Proclamations and Orders
Summaries of Public Laws, 103rd Congress to 116th Congress
Related Information
Summary of important laws for NPS employees
Legislative and Congressional Affairs
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #38: Real Property Leasing
Reference Manual 38--Leasing Reference Manual for 36 CFR Part 18
Director's Order #89: Acquisition and Management of Leased Space
Policy Memorandum 07-01: Authorizing Activities through Leases vs. Concession Contracts
Memo on Waiver of Appraisals for Leasing
Laws, Regulations, and Standards
NPS General Leasing Authority (54 USC 102101 - 102102)
Lease, Exchange, or Management of Historic Property (54 USC 306121 - 306122)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 18 (NPS regulation on leasing of properties in park areas)
Related Information
Leasing (Leasing historic and non-historic properties in national park areas)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #35A: Sale or Lease of Park Services, Resources, or Water in Support of Activities Outside the Boundaries of National Park Areas
OMB Circular A-25, revised (Federal policy on fees for Government services and sale or use of Government goods or resources)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Fees and charges for Government services and things of value (31 USC 9701)
Secretary of the Interior's authority to carry out certain activities (54 USC 100901)
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Special Directive 94-1, NPS Library Program
Related Information
Library Services Program (NPS intranet)
NPS Library Information Center
Policies
Management Policies
Regulations
36 CFR 2.60 (NPS regulation on livestock use and agriculture)
Related Information
Agriculture & Ranching
M
Policies
Management Policies (2006) HTML version
Management Policies (2006) PDF version
Management Policies (2001)
Management Policies (1988)
Management Policies (1978)
Management Objectives of the National Park Service (July 1975)
Management Policies - Natural, Historical, and Recreation Areas (1970)
Administrative Policies for Historical Areas of the National Park System (1968)
Administrative Policies for Natural Areas of the National Park System (1968)
Administrative Policies for the Recreation Areas of the National Park System (1968)
Administrative Policies for the National Parks and National Monuments, Natural Area Category (September 1, 1967)
Related Information
Secretary Lane's Letter on National Park Management, May 13, 1918
Secretary Work's Letter on National Parks Policy, March 11, 1925
National Park Service Programs
Purchase a copy of Management Policies (2006)
Policies
Management Policies
Release of Incident Information to the News Media and General Public - Interim Policy
Reference Manual 9: Law Enforcement Media Relations (Chapter 39)
Related Information
Working with the Media (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Commemorative Works Act (40 USC 8901-8909)
Regulations
6 CFR 2.62 (NPS regulation on memorialization)
Policies
Director's Order #52A: Communicating the NPS Mission
Related Information
NPS Graphic Identity and Style Guides
Director's Order #52A: Communicating the NPS Mission
Related Information
NPS Graphic Identity and Style Guides
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
Refer to section 2.1(1)(7), which prohibits possessing or using a mineral or metal detector, magnetometer, side scan sonar, other metal detecting device, or subbottom profiler.
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Energy and Minerals Management (in national parks)
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Mining in the Parks Act (54 USC 100731 - 100737)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 9 (regulations on minerals management)
Related Information
Mines & Mining
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #44: Property Management
Policy Memorandum 13-01: Official Travel Driving Policy
412 DM 1 (DOI policy on motor vehicle management)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Authority of Secretary to carry out certain activities (54 USC 101302)—legal authority to provide transportation to employees and their family members in isolated areas, under certain terms and conditions
Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability)
Regulations
Related Information
Office of Property, Fleet, and Space Management (NPS intranet site)
Fleet Management (NPS intranet site)
See information under the Bicycles topic.
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #24: NPS Museum Collections Management
NPS Museum Handbook
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Museum Act (54 USC 102501 - 102504)
Related Information
NPS Museum Management Program
N
Policies
Policy Memorandum 12-01: National Heritage Areas
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Heritage Areas Act (PL 117-339)
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 USC 300101 et seq.)
Related Information
National Heritage Areas
Charting a Future for National Heritage Areas
NPS Programs
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
The National Parks: Index 2012-2016
Facts and figures about the National Park System
Park Anniversaries - lists the dates parks were created and when they became part of the National Park System
Related Information
National Park System Advisory Board
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #71C: Consultation with Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
Director's Order #72: Receiving or Generating Individual Indian Trust Data
Policy Memorandum 22-03: Fulfilling the National Park Service Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
Policy Memorandum 24-01: Guidance for Implementing 36 CFR 2.6—Plant Gathering by Federally Recognized Tribes for Traditional Purposes
512 DM 2 (DOI responsibilities for Indian trust resources)
512 DM 3 (DOI responsibilities for protecting and accommodating access to Indian sacred sites)
512 DM 4 (DOI policy on consultation with Indian Tribes)
512 DM 5 (DOI procedures for consultation with Indian Tribes)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA) (42 USC 1996 - 1996a)
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) (25 USC 3001 - 3013)
Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments)
Memorandum on Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments
Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships
Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation
Regulations
36 CFR 2.6 (NPS policy on gathering of plants or plant parts by federally recognized Indian tribes)
Related Information
American Indian Heritage
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
NPS Office of Native American Affairs
National NAGPRA Program
Policies
Management Policies
The following sections provide broad guidance on repatriation of cultural items or human remains
- 5.2.1 Consultation)
- 5.3.4 (Stewardship of Human Remains and Burials)
- 5.3.5.5.4 (Acquisition, Management, Disposition, and Use)
Director's memorandum clarifying NPS policy on the reburial in parks of Native American remains and funerary objects (NPS intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 USC 3001 - 3013)
Regulations
43 CFR Part 10 (NAGPRA Regulations)
Related Information
National NAGPRA Program
Policies
Management Policies
Policy Memorandum 22-03: Fulfilling the National Park Service Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
513 DM 3 (Use of the Hawaiian Language, ‘ŌleloHawai‘i)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Native Hawaiian Heritage and Culture
Caribbean American
Policies
Management Policies
Reference Manual #77: Natural Resource Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Related Information
Resist-Accept-Direct - A Framework for the 21st Century Natural Resource Manager
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.4.7 (Decision-making Requirements to Identify and Avoid Impairment)
- 4.1.3 (Evaluating Impacts on Natural Resources)
Director's Order #12: Conservation Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Decision-Making
National Park Service NEPA Handbook (2015)
DOI environmental compliance and review memoranda (NEPA process)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 USC 4321 - 4370d)
Related Information
NPS NEPA website
Council on Environmental Quality NEPA website
Policies
Management Policies
- 4.9 (Soundscape Management)
- 5.3.1.7 (Cultural Soundscape Management)
- 8.4 (Overflights and Aviation Uses)
Director's Order #47: Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.12 (NPS regulation on audio disturbances)
36 CFR 3.15 (NPS regulation on boating-related noise)
Related Information
Natural Sounds (public website)
NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
U.S Code Title 54 (National Park Service and Related Programs)
Regulations
Related Information
Policy-Related Laws
National Park Service Laws
Policies
Management Policies
National Park Service Programs - a summary of authorities, mission, background, requirements, and other information about programs administered by the NPS.
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Related Information
Community Assistance Programs
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Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Oceans, Coasts & Seashores
Coastal Adaptation Strategies Handbook
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 11644 (Use of Off-road Vehicles on Public Lands)
Regulations
36 CFR 4.10 (NPS regulation on off-road vehicle use)
Related Information
Off-road driving in national parks
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR Part 9, Subpart B (NPS regulation on Non-Federal oil and gas rights in national parks)
Related Information
Oil & Gas (in the National Park System)
Policies
List related NPS policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Park Service Organic Act (54 USC 100101 et seq.)
Related Information
Dr. Robin Winks's Article on the NPS Organic Act (from 74 Denv. U.L. Rev. 575)
Policies
Director's memo authorizing Segway use by persons with disabilities (12/14/2006)
Follow-up memo on Segway use by persons with disabilities (5/24/2007)
Regulations
28 CFR 35.137 (DOJ regulation on mobility devices)
Related Information
Mobility Devices (in national parks)
ADA Requirements - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #47: Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (49 USC 40128 note)
Related Information
Overflights
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Policies
Management Policies
- 4.8.2 (Management of Geologic Resources)
- 4.8.2.1 (Paleontological Resources and Their Contexts)
- 10.2.4.6 (Artifacts and Specimens)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 USC 470aaa-470aaa-11)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
36 CFR 2.5 (NPS regulation on research specimens)
43 CFR Part 49 (DOI regulations on paleontological resources preservation)
Related Information
Fossils and PaleontolologyLaws, regulations, and policies for fossil and paleontological resource protection
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.4.1 (The Laws Generally Governing Park Management)
- 1.4.3.1 (Park Purposes and Legislatively Authorized Uses)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Compilations of NPS Laws
Proclamations and Orders
Related Information
Legislative and Congressional Affairs
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #87D: Non-NPS Roads
Related Information
Park Road Standards (1984)
NPS Transportation Program
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.10 (Partnerships) - general guidance on partnerships
- 4.1.4 (Partnerships) - partnerships related to natural resources management
- 7.6 (Interpretive and Educational Partnerships)
Director's Order #6: Interpretation and Education
Director's Order #20: Agreements
Director's Order #21: Donations and Philanthropic Partnerships
Reference Manual 21
Related Information
NPS Partnerships
Partnership Toolkit
Policies
Director's Order 11B: Ensuring Quality of Information Disseminated by the NPS
Policy Memorandum 07-03: Interim policy--scientific and scholarly code of conduct, peer review, and information quality
NPS Interim Guidance Document Governing Code of Conduct, Peer Review, and Information Quality Correction (2008)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Presidential Memorandum on Scientific Integrity (3/9/2009)
OMB's Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review (12/16/2004)
Related Information
NPS Scientific Peer Review
Peer review standards for NPS natural resource publications
DOI guidance on information quality and peer review
Policies
Policy Memorandum 18-02: Use of Service Animals by Visitors with Disabilities
Regulations
36 CFR 2.15 (NPS regulation on pets)
41 CFR 102-74.425 (GSA regulation on dogs and other animals on Federal property)
Related Information
Pets in parks (see also Dogs)
See information under the Donations and Fundraising topics
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #2: Park Planning
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
General Management Plans (54 USC 100502)
Related Information
Park Planning
National Park System Plan (2017)
NPS Planning Catalog (2020)
Policies
Management Policies
Regulations
36 CFR 2.62 (NPS regulation on memorialization)
Policies
Secretary's Order No. 3407 (Department-Wide Approach to Reducing Plastic Pollution)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability)
Regulations
Related Information
NPS Green Parks Plan
NPS Plastics Elimination and Reduction Plan (2023)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #1: National Park Service Directives System (see section 6.4, Policy Waivers)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Information about policy waivers
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #76: Legislative and Congressional Affairs. See employee responsibilities in section 5.1
NPS HR Advisory 06-022: Display of Political Signage in and from Park Housing (internal access only)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
The Hatch Act (5 USC 7321 - 7326)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.51 (NPS regulation on demonstrations and public assemblies, other than NCR)
36 CFR 7.96(g) (NPS regulation on demonstrations and special events in National Capital Region)
Related Information
DOI Ethics Office Guidance, re: Political Activity
Hatch Act Overview - information and guidance for Federal employees
Hatch Act FAQs for Federal Employees
Candidate Visits to Federal Facilities (Office of Special Counsel Advisory, 2/15/2018)
Voter Registration Drives in NPS Housing Units (Office of Special Counsel Advisory, 10/29/2008)
Policies
Policy Memorandum 20-01: Use of Prison Work Details in Units of the National Park System
Attachment #1, Interagency Agreement Template (for use with other Federal agencies)
Attachment #2, Guidance to NPS Employees Monitoring Federal Inmates
Attachment #3, Cooperative Agreement Template (for use with State, Tribal, or Local governments)
Attachment #4, Task Agreement Template (associated with master cooperative agreement with State, Tribal, or Local government)
Policies
Release of Incident Information to the News Media and General Public - Interim Policy
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a)
Regulations
3 CFR Part 2, Subpart K (DOI Privacy Act regulations)
Related Information
NPS Privacy Policy
Department of Justice Privacy Act Overview
Policies
NPS Acquisition Policy and Procedures (NPS intranet site)
NPS Acquisition Policy and Procedures Memorandum 1443.70-01, rev. 3: Restrictions on the Purchase of Promotional Items (NPS intranet site)
DOI Acquisition, Assistance and Asset Policy (DOI-AAAP-0038): Restrictions on the Purchase of Promotional Items (DOI intranet site)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13589 (Promoting Efficient Spending)
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Director's Order #44: Property Management
Personal Property Management Handbook
205 DM 9 (DOI delegation of authority for personal property management)
410 DM 1 (DOI policy on personal property management)
410 DM 2 (DOI policy on limited personal use of government property)
412 DM 1 (DOI policy on motor vehicle management)
OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management Internal Control and Related Materials (scroll down to OMB Circular A-123)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Property Management (40 USC 5)
Duties of executive agencies (40 USC 524)
Authority of Secretary to carry out certain activities (54 USC 101302)—legal authority to provide transportation to employees and their family members in isolated areas, under certain terms and conditions
Regulations
5 CFR 2635.704 (Use of Government property)
41 CFR Chapter 102, Subchapter B (Federal Management Regulation, Personal Property)
Related Information
Office of Property, Fleet, and Space Management (NPS intranet site)
Personal Property Management functions (NPS intranet site)
Fleet Management (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Release of Incident Information to the News Media and General Public - Interim Policy
Reference Manual 9, Law Enforcement Media Relations (Chapter 39)
Related Information
Public affairs information and guidance for NPS employees (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A: Public Health: Protection and Prevention
Related Information
Health & Safety
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Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #15: NPS Frequency Management Guidance for Radio Communications, Electronics, and Wireless Systems
Radio Communications Reference Handbook (RH 15, internal access only)
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses; see section 10.2.2, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
377 DM 1 (DOI Telecommunications Management policy)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 USC 332)
Regulations
47 CFR Part 15 (Radio Frequency Devices)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #38: Real Property Leasing
Reference Manual 38--Leasing Reference Manual for 36 CFR Part 18
Director's Order #89: Acquisition and Management of Leased Space
Policy Memorandum 07-01: Authorizing Activities through Leases vs. Concession Contracts
Memo on Waiver of Appraisals for Leasing
Regulations
36 CFR Part 18 (NPS regulation on leasing of properties in park areas)
Related Information
Leasing (Leasing historic and non-historic properties in national park areas)
Policies
Director's Order #16A: Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities
DOI Personnel Bulletin 21-03: Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Director's Order #11D: Records and Electronic Information Management
Records and information management procedures and schedules (internal access only)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Presidential Memorandum - Managing Government Records (November 28, 2011)
Related Information
NPS Records Management Program (internal access only)
Policies
Management Policies
Secretary's Order No. 3366 (Increasing Recreational Opportunities on DOI-managed Lands and Waters)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
Related Information
Policies
Related Information
Management Policies
- 9.1.3 (Construction)
- 9.1.4.2 (Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable and Energy-Efficient Products)
- 9.1.5.2 (Wastewater Treatment Systems)
- 9.1.6.1 (Waste Management)
- 9.1.7 (Energy Management)
515 DM 3 (DOI policy on recycling programs)
Laws, Proclamations, and OrdersPollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 USC 13101 - 13109)
Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability)
Information and guidance for implementing Executive Order 14057
Related Information
Sustainability in the National Park Service
Green Parks Plan
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
Letter explaining NPS policy on battle reenactments
Policies
Management Policies
Policy-related Regulations
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
54 USC 100751 (Regulations)
Regulations
36 CFR Chapter 1 (Regulations for management of national parks and NPS-adminsistered programs)
Related Information
NPS Jurisdiction and Regulations program (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (42 USC 1996)
Presidential Memorandum on Religious Exercise and Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace (August 14, 1997)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.51 (NPS regulation on public assemblies and meetings)
36 CFR 2.52 NPS regulation on sale or distribution of printed matter)
Related Information
Memorandum about religion in parks lawsuit settlement (1/9/1995)
EEOC overview of discrimination based on religion
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
NPS Green Parks Plan
Renewable Energy
Policies
Management Policies
- 4.2 (Studies and Collections) - related to natural resources
- 5.1 (Research) - related to cultural resources
- 8.11 (Social Science Studies)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.5 (NPS regulation on research specimens)
Related Information
Social science survey approval procedures
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses. See section 10
Reference Manual 53B
Director's Order #87D: Non-NPS Roads
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Rights of way for public utilities and power and communication facilities (54 USC 100902)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 14 (NPS regulations on rights-of-way)
Related Information
Right-of-Way Permit (how to obtain)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #50A: Workers Compensation Case Management
Director's Order #50B: Occupational Safety and Health Program
Reference Manual 50B
Director's Order #50C: Public Risk Management
Director's Order #50D: Smoking Policy
Policy Memorandum 22-02: Reporting Visitor Injuries and Deaths - Interim Policy
485 DM 20 (DOI policy on personal protective equipment)
Related Information
Wildlife and Outdoor Hazards in Parks
Public Risk Management Program (NPS public website)
Public Risk Management program (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #87D: Non-NPS Roads
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1969 (23 USC 138) - preservation of parklands
Related Information
Park Road Standards (1984)
NPS Transportation Program
DOI guidance on implementation of Revised Statute 2477 (R.S. 2477)
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
36 CFR 2.1 (NPS regulation on preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources)
Related Information
Rock Hunting Guidance
Rocks & Minerals
Energy and Minerals Development
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Policies
Management Policies
- 5.3.5.3.2 (Sacred Sites)
- 6.3.8 (Cultural Resources) - in wilderness areas
- 8.5 (Use by American Indians and Other Traditionally Associated Group)
Policy Memorandum 22-03: Fulfilling the National Park Service Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
512 DM 3 (DOI policy on Indian Sacred Sites)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (42 USC 1996--1996a)
Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
Executive Order 14096 (Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All) - reaffirms the direction to federal agencies to fulfill obligations established under Executive Order 13007
Related Information
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Indigenous Sacred Sites
Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies Regarding Tribal and Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites
Interagency Collaboration for the Protection of Indian Sacred Sites
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #50A: Workers Compensation Case Management
Director's Order #50B: Occupational Safety and Health Program
Reference Manual 50B
Director's Order #50C: Public Risk Management Program
Director's Order #50D: Workers Compensation Case Management
485 DM Series 27 (DOI policies on safety and occupational health)
485 DM 20 (DOI policy on personal protective equipment)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13513 (Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving)
Related Information
OSHA Recordkeeping Rule: Reporting Fatalities and Severe Illnesses/Injuries
Public Risk Management Program (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order: #35A: Sale or Lease of Park Services, Resources, or Water in Support of Activities Outside the Boundaries of National Park Areas
OMB Circular A-25, revised (Federal policy on fees for Government services and sale or use of Government goods or resources)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Fees and charges for Government services and things of value (31 USC 9701)
Secretary of the Interior's authority to carry out certain activities (54 USC 100901)
Related Information
See Burials and Cremations for information about this topic
Policies
Director's Order #79: Integrity of Scientific and Scholarly Activities
305 DM 3 (DOI policy on integrity of scientific and scholarly activities)
DOI Scientific Integrity Procedures Handbook, 305 DM 3
A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Presidential Memorandum on Scientific Integrity (3/9/09)
Office of Science and Technology Policy Memorandum on Scientific Integrity (12/17/10)
Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking (1/27/2021)
Related Information
NPS Notices (see Information Quality section)
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
Search and Rescue (NPS intranet site)
SAR Technical Manuals and References (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Director's memo authorizing Segway use by persons with disabilities (12/14/2006)
Follow-up memo on Segway use by persons with disabilities (5/24/2007)
Regulations
28 CFR 35.137 (DOJ regulation on mobility devices)
Related Information
Mobility Devices (in national parks)
ADA Requirements - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Policies
Policy Memorandum 18-02: Use of Service Animals by Visitors with Disabilities - Interim Policy
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
28 CFR 35.136 (DOJ regulation on service animals)
28 CFR 36.302 (DOJ regulationon modifications in policies, practices, or procedures), see (c) Service animals
36 CFR 2.15 (NPS regulation on pets)
Related Information
Service animals in national parks
ADA Requirements: Service Animals
Policies
Director's Order #16E: National Park Service Anti-Harassment Policy
Reference Manual 16E: Anti-Harassment Policy
DOI Personnel Bulletin 18-01: Prevention and Elimination of Harassing Conduct
Secretary of the Interior's Harassment Policy Statement (April 12, 2017)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Related Information
Workplace Harassment Prevention (NPS intranet site)
DOI guidance about prohibition of about sexual harassment
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 (43 USC 2101 - 2106)
Regulations
Related Information
Abandoned Shipwreck Act Guidelines
Underwater Archeology
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review)
OMB Bulletin 07-02: Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices
Related Information
Information about NPS Significant Guidance Documents
Policies
Management Policies
- 6.3.10.4 (Signs) - in wilderness areas
- 9.2.3 (Traffic Signs and Markings)
- 9.2.5 (Navigation Aids)
- 9.3.1.1 (Signs)
Director's Order #52C: Park Signs
NPS Sign Standards (NPS intranet site)
Related Information
NPS Sign Program
Policies
Management Policies
- 5.3.1.2 (Fire Detection, Suppression, and Post-fire Rehabilitation and Protection)
- 10.2.4.13 (Smoking)
Director's Order #50D: Smoking Policy
Policy Memorandum 15-03 Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13058 (Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.21 (NPS regulation on smoking)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 11644 (Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.18 (NPS regulation on snowmobiles)
Related Information
Yellowstone Winter Use Final Rule (October 2013)
Winter Sports (see Snowmobiling)
Policies
Director's Order #70: Governance and Management of the NPS Digital Experience
470 DM 2 (DOI Digital Media Policy)
Related Information
NPS Social Media guidance (NPS intranet site)
Director's Order #70: Governance and Management of the NPS Digital Experience
470 DM 2 (DOI Digital Media Policy)
Related Information
NPS Social Media guidance (NPS intranet site)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #78: Social Science
Related Information
NPS Social Science website
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 USC 6901-6992k) - includes RCRA
Regulations
36 CFR part 6 (NPS regulations on solid waste disposal sites in national parks)
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #47: Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Parks Overflights Act of 1987 (PL 100-91)
National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000, as amended (49 USC 40128)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.12 (NPS regulation on audio disturbance)
36 CFR 2.18 (NPS regulation on snowmobiles)
36 CFR 3.15 (NPS regulation on boating-related noise)
Related Information
Natural Sounds
Policies
Director's Order #89: Acquisition and Management of Leased Space
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Presidential Memorandum -- Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate
Director's Order #89: Acquisition and Management of Leased Space
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Presidential Memorandum -- Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses
Reference Manual 53
Policy Memorandum 16-02: Significant Use Restrictions or Closures of Areas to Accommodate Special Events
Regulations
36 CFR 2.50 (NPS regulation on special events)
36 CFR 7.96 (NPS special regulation for National Capital Region)
Related Information
Special Park Uses and Commercial Filming
Special Park Uses Program (NPS intranet site)
GAO Report on Special Park Use Permit Fees (May 2005)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 7 (Special regulations for areas of the National Park System)
36 CFR Part 13 (Special regulations for national park units in Alaska)
36 CFR Part 20 (Special regulations for commercial fishing in Isle Royale National Park)
36 CFR Part 21 (Special regulations for bathhouses at Hot Springs National Park)
36 CFR Part 25 (Special regulations for licensed guides at national military parks)
36 CFR Part 27 (Special regulations on zoning standards for Cape Cod National Seashore)
36 CFR Part 28 (Special regulations on zoning standards for Fire Island National Seashore)
36 CFR Part 30 (Special regulations zoning standards for the Whiskeytown Unit, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area)
36 CFR Part 7 (Special regulations for areas of the National Park System)
36 CFR Part 13 (Special regulations for national park units in Alaska)
36 CFR Part 20 (Special regulations for commercial fishing in Isle Royale National Park)
36 CFR Part 21 (Special regulations for bathhouses at Hot Springs National Park)
36 CFR Part 25 (Special regulations for licensed guides at national military parks)
36 CFR Part 27 (Special regulations on zoning standards for Cape Cod National Seashore)
36 CFR Part 28 (Special regulations on zoning standards for Fire Island National Seashore)
36 CFR Part 30 (Special regulations zoning standards for the Whiskeytown Unit, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area)
Policies
Management Policies
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Government Performance and Results Act (31 USC 1115 et seq.)
Related Information
Department of the Interior Strategic Plans
Policies
Management Policies
- 4.2 (Studies and Collections) - related to natural resources
- 5.1 (Cultural Resource Research) - related to cultural resources
- 8.22 (Social Science Studies)
Director's Order #78: Social Science
Regulations
36 CFR 2.5 (NPS regulation on research specimens)
Regulations
36 CFR 1.5 (NPS regulation on closures and public use limits)
36 CFR 13.50 (NPS regulations for National Park System Units in Alaska)
Related Information
Superintendent's Compendium to the Code of Federal Regulations - A Brief History
36 CFR 1.5 (NPS regulation on closures and public use limits)
36 CFR 13.50 (NPS regulations for National Park System Units in Alaska)
Related Information
Superintendent's Compendium to the Code of Federal Regulations - A Brief History
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A, chapter 4 (Recreational Waters)
Regulations
36 CFR 3.16 (NPS regulation on swimming)
36 CFR 3.17 (NPS regulation on swimming areas and beaches)
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Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #15: NPS Frequency Management Guidance for Radio Communications, Electronics, and Wireless Systems
Radio Communications Reference Handbook (RH 15, internal access only)
Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses; see section 10.2.2, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
377 DM 1 (DOI Telecommunications Management policy)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 USC 332)
Regulations
47 CFR Part 15 (Radio Frequency Devices)
Related Information
Policies
Management Policies
- 7.5.6 (Consultation) - with tourism industry
- 7.6 (Interpretive and Educational Partnerships)
- 8.2.7 (Tourism)
Related Information
National Tourism Program
Policies
Management Policies
Director's Order #45: National Trails System
Reference Manual 45
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
National Trails System Act (16 USC 1241-1251)
Executive Order 13195 (Trails for America in the 21st Century)
Regulations
36 CFR 7.100 (Special regulations for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail)
Related Information
National Trails System
Sustainable Trails
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
National Long Range Transportation Plan (2017)
Transportation Planning
NPS Transportation Program
Policies
Management Policies
Related Information
NPS Transportation Program
NPS Federal Lands Transportation Program
Policies
Director's Order #31B: NPS Relocation Policies (Draft)
Policy Memorandum 13-01: Officieal Travel Driving Policy
Attachment #1 (Fact Sheet)
Attachment #2 (FAQs)
DOI Employee Relocation and Travel Policies
DOI policies on conference-related activities and spending
DOI policy on accepting travel expenses from a non-federal source (374 DM 5)
OPM guidance on compensatory time off for travel
Regulations
41 CFR Part 301 (Federal Travel Regulations)
Related Information
NPS Travel and Relocation Policies and Procedures (NPS intranet site)
International travel policies and procedures (NPS intranet site)
FedRooms (source for lodging discounts for federal government travelers on official business)
Policies
Management Policies
- 1.11 (Relationship with American Indian Tribes)
- 1.12 (Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Caribbean Islanders)
- 8.5 (Use by American Indians and Other Traditionally Associated Groups)
Director's Order #71C: Consultation with Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
Director's Order #72: Receiving or Generating Individual Indian Trust Data
Policy Memorandum 22-03: Fulfilling the National Park Service Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
Policy Memorandum 24-01: Guidance for Implementing 36 CFR 2.6—Plant Gathering by Federally Recognized Tribes for Traditional Purposes
512 DM 2 (DOI Responsibilities for Indian Trust Resources)
512 DM 3 (DOI Responsibilities for Protecting and Accommodating Access to Indian Sacred Sites)
512 DM 4 (DOI Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments)
Memorandum on Government-to-Government Relations With Native American Tribal Governments
Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships
Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation
Related Information
NPS Office of Native American Affairs
Tribal Plant Gathering Consultation
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Policies and Procedures
Director's Order #43: Uniform Program
Reference Manual 43
Policy Memorandum 18-01: NPS Uniform Program – Amendments to Director’s Order #43
Flag Pin Memo (2003)
Related Information
Uniform Program (NPS intranet site)
NPS Uniform Collection
Director's Order #43: Uniform Program
Reference Manual 43
Policy Memorandum 18-01: NPS Uniform Program – Amendments to Director’s Order #43
Flag Pin Memo (2003)
Related Information
Uniform Program (NPS intranet site)
NPS Uniform Collection
Policies
Reference Manual 60 (RM-60) (2024 Version). See Chapter 12 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Regulations
FAA Final Rule: Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (June 28, 2016)
Related Information
Uncrewed Aircraft in the National Parks
Reference Manual 60 (RM-60) (2024 Version). See Chapter 12 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Regulations
FAA Final Rule: Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (June 28, 2016)
Related Information
Uncrewed Aircraft in the National Parks
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Policies
Director's Order #90: Value Analysis
369 DM 1 (DOI policy on value analysis)
OMB Circular No. A-131 (Value Engineering)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
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Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Executive Order 13513 (Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving)
Regulations
36 CFR Part 4 (NPS regulations on vehicles and traffic safety)
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- Chapter 8 (Use of the Parks)
- 8.2.2.1 (Management of Recreational Use)
Regulations
36 CFR 1.5 (Closures and Public Use Limits)
36 CFR Part 2 (Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation)
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Interagency Visitor Use Management Council
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Director's Order #7: Volunteers-in-Parks
Reference Manual 7
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Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969 (54 USC 102301)
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Volunteer with Us
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Solid Waste Disposal Act (includes RCRA) (42 USC 6901 - 6992k)
Solid waste disposal operations (54 USC 100903)
Regulations
36 CFR part 6 (NPS regulations on solid waste disposal sites in national parks)
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Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A, chapter 2 (Wastewater Treatment Systems)
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Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
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NPS Water Rights Program
High Country Citizens' Alliance, et al. v. Norton (Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP case)
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Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A, chapter 1 (Drinking Water)Reference Manual 83A, chapter 1 (Drinking Water)
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Section 512 of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 (54 USC 104906)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.4 (NPS regulation on weapons, traps, and nets)
Opinion of U.S. District Court Enjoining Implementation of 36 CFR 2.4(h)
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Firearms in National Parks
Section 512 of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 (54 USC 104906)
Regulations
36 CFR 2.4 (NPS regulation on weapons, traps, and nets)
Opinion of U.S. District Court Enjoining Implementation of 36 CFR 2.4(h)
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Firearms in National Parks
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Director's Order #77-1: Wetland Protection
Procedural Manual 77-1: Wetland Protection
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Executive Order 11990 (Protection of Wetlands)
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NPS Wetlands Program
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Director's Order #46: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Reference Manual 46 (RM-46)
DOI and USDA Guidelines for Eligibility, Classification and Management of River Areas
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 USC 1271-1287)
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NPS Wild and Scenic Rivers Program
Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers
National Wild and Scenic Rivers
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Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship
Reference Manual 41
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Wilderness Act (16 USC 1131-1136)
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NPS Wilderness (public website)
NPS Wilderness Stewardship Division (NPS intranet site)
Arthur Carhart Wilderness Training Center
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- 4.5 (Fire Management)
- 6.3.9 (Fire Management) - in wilderness
Director's Order #18: Wildland Fire Management
Reference Manual 18: Wildland Fire
DOI Wildland Fire Policy
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NPS Wildland Fire
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Director's Order #77-4: Use of Pharmaceuticals for Wildlife
Director's Order #83A: Public Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Reference Manual 83A, chapter 5 (Backcountry Operations) & chapter 6 (Disease Monitoring, Surveillance and Response)
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Wildlife Health website
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Regulations
36 CFR 2.2 (NPS regulation on wildlife protection)
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NPS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
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Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses
Reference Manual 53 (see Appendix 5, exhibit 6)
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Section 704(c), title VII, of P.L. 104-104 (See, 47 USC 332 note)
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Director's Order #92: Servicewide Workforce Management
Laws, Proclamations, and Orders
Regulations
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Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act information and guidance
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Director's Order #26: Youth Programs
Policy Memorandum 24-05 (Use of the Arrowhead Symbol in the Youth and Young Adult Programs Insignia)
NPS Youth Conservation Corps Program Reference Manual
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NPS Youth & Young Adult Programs (public website)
NPS Youth and Young Adults Programs (NPS intranet site)
YCC Education and Stewardship Guide (NPS intranet site)
Last updated: December 20, 2024