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It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. Superintendent's CompendiumThe Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of the park. The Superintendent’s Compendium does not repeat regulations found in 36 CFR and other United States Code and CFR Titles, which are enforced without further elaboration at the park level. 
2024 Superintendent's Compendium Signed by David Hallac, Superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, May 28, 2024
In accordance with applicable law and policy, and pursuant to the delegated authorities provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (“36CFR), the following compendium actions apply to all lands and water administered by the National Park Service NPS) within the boundaries of Fort Raleigh national Historic Site. This document is the written compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, as required by 36 CFR 1.7(b). Violating any provision in this Compendium may result in criminal penalties under 36 CFR1.3.
The compendium actions in this document apply in addition to all other laws that apply to lands and water administered by the NPS within the boundaries of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. These include: Regulations in 36 CFR and other CFR titles such as Title 43, which contains regulations that apply on public lands administered by the Department of Interior. The current version of the CFR can be found at www.ecfr.gov. Click on “Title 36” and then “Chapter 1” to access 36 CFR. Statutes codified in U.S. Code, in particular provisions in Title 16 and 54. The compendium is organized by the sections of 36 CFR that give the Superintendent discretionary authority to take the compendium action. Written determinations that explain why each compendium action is necessary appear in this document under justification. The Compendium is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The park welcomes any questions or comments about the Superintendent’s Compendium. Written questions or comments on the Compendium may be submitted to: Superintendent Wright Brothers National Memorial 1401 National Park Road Manteo, NC 27954 Copies of the Compendium are available at Park Headquarters located at: 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 It may also be found at Laws & Policies - Wright Brothers National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) NPS regulations in 36 CFR 1.4 define certain terms that are used in 36 CFR. Other sections in 36 CFR may define terms that are used in those sections. To the extent any terms defined in the CFR are used in this Compendium, those definitions apply. In addition to terms defined in the CFR, the following terms used in this Compendium are defined as follows: Day Use Area: Any area consisting of or adjacent to paved parking lots, buildings, or toilet facilities that are open to the general public. Uncrewed aircraft: A device that is used or intended to be used for flight without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreational or commerce. Walkway: Sidewalks, paths, trails, or hard-surfaced areas that are closed to the use of bicycles and motorized vehicles. 36 CFR 1.5(a)(1) - Visiting hours, public use limit and closures.
Visiting Hours Park Grounds Park grounds are open to pedestrians 24 hours a day. The park gates are closed to motor vehicles from 5pm – 9am nightly. Airport Operations Aircraft operations are prohibited from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise. Justification: The airstrip is not lighted and subsequently cannot be used safely after daylight hours.36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) – Designated areas, conditions or restrictions on a use or activity. Conditions or restrictions on a Use or Activity Aircraft Operations Aircraft maintenance and refueling are prohibited unless in emergency circumstances.Unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians are not permitted on the airstrip tarmac or runways. Justification: The facilities at First Flight do not allow for a proper response to a hazardous materials spill. Prohibiting vehicles and pedestrians on the aircraft parking ramps and runways increases the safety of both pilots and visitors. Sidewalks, Foot Trails, and Bicycle Routes Automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles or other vehicles shall not be operated on the sidewalks and foot trails of Wright Brothers National Memorial except as authorized by the Superintendent.The Wright Brothers bike path parallel to Colington Road connecting Colington Road and 1st Street and the paved trail connecting Colington Road to Memorial Road adjacent to the airstrip parking is a designated bicycle route. Justification: Limiting bicycles to paved roads and designated bicycle paths/routes enhances visitor safety in congested pedestrian areas. Uncrewed Aircraft
Ground disturbing tools All instruments that may be used to dig, disturb, or penetrate the ground (including but not limited to shovels, trowels, probes, axes, picks, etc.) are prohibited to possess while within the boundaries of Wright Brothers National Memorial. Justification: Recent illegal activity associated with these instruments has occurred and caused significant damage to the park resources. The mere possession of these items represents the owner’s intent to potentially use them. This does not apply to instruments secured in a vehicle while visiting Wright Brothers National Memorial. 36 CFR 1.6(f) The following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required. A permit may be requested by contacting Park Headquarters at 252-473-2111. https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htmPermits are required for the following activities:
In accordance with National Park Service Law Enforcement Reference Manual 9 (RM-9), notice is hereby given that Wright Brother National Memorial uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) security camera monitoring.
The park’s use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) for law enforcement and security purposes will only be to visually monitor public park areas and public activities where no constitutionally protected reasonable expectation of privacy exists. Such CCTV use – which will have adequate privacy and First Amendment safeguards – will be to help ensure public safety and security, facilitate the detection, investigation, prevention, and deterrence of terrorist attack and crime; help ensure the safety of citizens and officers; help assist in the proper allocation and deployment of law enforcement and public safety resources; and help facilitate the protection of the innocent and the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. (RM-9, 26.1) This policy does not restrict the official use of CCTV in government administrative areas, including administrative buildings, jail holding facilities (RM-9, 26.3.7), revenue collection sites, etc., where the government may record/monitor its facilities. For example, the government may perform unrestricted video/audio recording at revenue collection points (entrance stations, visitor center counters, etc.). This policy does not restrict the use of an Audio/Visual Recording Device (AVRD) in patrol vehicles or officer-worn recording devices used by commissioned rangers. (RM-9, 26.1). Operation of CCTV cameras, maintenance of recorded images and use of recorded images will be in accordance with NPS and Department policy and applicable laws and regulations. (RM-9, 26.1-26.4) No person will be targeted or monitored merely because of race, religion, gender, sex, disability, national origin, or political affiliation or views. (RM-9, 26.4.2) Nothing in this policy statement is intended to create any rights, privileges, or benefits not otherwise recognized by law. 36 CFR 2.2(e) All areas within the park are closed to viewing wildlife with any type of artificial light.
Justification: Prohibiting the use of artificial lights minimizes the potential for the illegal taking of wildlife. *****Service animals are not subject to the park’s pet policies and when accompanying an individual with a disability, they are allowed wherever visitors are allowed. A service animal means any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.36 CFR(a)(5) Failing to comply with pet excrement disposal conditions which may be established by the superintendent.
36 CFR21.6(b) The use of horses or pack animals outside of trails, routes or areas designated for their use is prohibited.
Using roller skates, skateboards, roller skis, coasting vehicles, or similar devices are prohibited, except in designated areas.The following area and times are designated for use by the items identified above.
Justification: Prohibiting said use on sidewalks and foot trails prevents the unsafe mix of pedestrians and vehicles on the foot trails. The sidewalks up the 90 foot plus stabilized dune, on which the granite pylon is erected, tempts certain visitors to use skateboards, wagons, bicycles, and other wheeled devices to utilize the sidewalks for high speed downhill runs endangering pedestrians and themselves. The Wright Brothers bike path adjacent to and perpendicular to Colington Road is conducive to bicycles and is a designated bicycle trail. 36 CFR 2.21(a) The superintendent may designate a portion of a park area, or all or a portion of a building, structure or facility as closed to smoking when necessary to protect park resources, reduce the risk of fire, or prevent conflicts among visitor use activities.
36 CFR 2.35(a)(3)(i) Closures to alcohol. The superintendent may close all or a portion of a public use area or public facility within a park area to the consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or to the possession of a bottle, can or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage that is open, or that has been opened, or whose seal is broken or the contents of which have been partially removed.
36 CFR 2.51(c)(2) The superintendent must designate on a map, which must be available in the office of the superintendent and by public notice under 1.7 of this chapter, the locations designated as available for demonstrations and the sale or distribution of printed matter.
36 CFR 4.21(b) The superintendent may designate a different speed limit upon any park road when a speed limit set forth in paragraph (a) of this section is determined to be unreasonable, unsafe or inconsistent with the purposes for which the park area was established.
36 CFR 4.30(i) Electric bicycles.The use of an electric bicycle may be allowed on park roads, parking areas, and administrative roads and trails that are otherwise open to bicycles. The Superintendent will designate the areas open to electric bicycles, or specific classes of electric bicycles, and notify the public pursuant to 36 CFR 1.7
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Last updated: November 18, 2024