36 CFR 2.15 - Pets.
(a) The following are prohibited:
(1) Possessing a pet in a public building, public transportation vehicle, or location designated as a swimming beach, or any structure or area closed to the possession of pets by the superintendent. This subparagraph shall not apply to guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing-impaired persons.
(2) Failing to crate, cage, restrain on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.
(3) Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object, except in designated areas or under conditions which may be established by the superintendent.
(4) Allowing a pet to make noise that is unreasonable considering location, time of day or night, impact on park users, and other relevant factors, or that frightens wildlife by barking, howling, or making other noise.
(5) Failing to comply with pet excrement disposal conditions which may be established by the superintendent.
(b) In park areas where hunting is allowed, dogs may be used in support of these activities in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and in accordance with conditions which may be established by the superintendent.
(c) Pets or feral animals that are running-at-large and observed by an authorized person in the act of killing, injuring or molesting humans, livestock, or wildlife may be destroyed if necessary for public safety or protection of wildlife, livestock, or other park resources.
(d) Pets running-at-large may be impounded, and the owner may be charged reasonable fees for kennel or boarding costs, feed, veterinarian fees, transportation costs, and disposal. An impounded pet may be put up for adoption or otherwise disposed of after being held for 72 hours from the time the owner was notified of capture or 72 hours from the time of capture if the owner is unknown.
(e) Pets may be kept by residents of park areas consistent with the provisions of this section and in accordance with conditions which may be established by the superintendent. Violation of these conditions is prohibited.
(f) This section does not apply to dogs used by authorized Federal, State and local law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.
Title 36 published on 01-Feb-2018 04:05
The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 36 CFR Part 2 after this date.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2018-00515 RIN 1024-AE32 GPO Deposit Account 4311H2 NPS-WASO-23396 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Final rule. This rule is effective on February 15, 2018. 36 CFR Part 2 The National Park Service revises its general rule governing the sale or distribution of printed matter to include the free distribution of message-bearing items that do not meet the regulatory definition of “printed matter.” This change gives visitors an additional channel of communication while protecting the resources and values of the National Park System.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-01060 RIN 1024-AE30 GPO Deposit Account 4311H2 NPS-WASO-REGS-17326 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Proposed rule; withdrawal. The January 6, 2017, proposed rule (82 FR 1647) is withdrawn as of January 18, 2017. 36 CFR Parts 1 and 2 The National Park Service withdraws the proposed rule that would revise the regulation that defines smoking to include the use of electronic cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems; and would allow a superintendent to close an area, building, structure, or facility to smoking when necessary to maintain public health and safety. The withdrawal is based upon a need to engage in additional interagency coordination and review of the proposal.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2016-24641 RIN 1024-AE32 NPS-WASO-21549 GPO Deposit Account 4311H2 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by December 13, 2016. 36 CFR Part 2 The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to revise its general rule governing the sale and distribution of printed matter to include the free distribution of message-bearing items that do not meet the NPS regulatory definition of “printed matter.” This change would give visitors an alternative channel of communication while protecting the resources and values of the National Park System.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2016-16434 RIN 1024-AD84 NPS-WASO-AILO-15846 PX.XVPAD0522.0.1 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Final rule. This rule will be effective on August 11, 2016. 36 CFR Part 2 The National Park Service is establishing a management framework to allow the gathering and removal of plants or plant parts by enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes for traditional purposes. The rule authorizes agreements between the National Park Service and federally recognized tribes that will facilitate the continuation of tribal cultural practices on lands within areas of the National Park System where those practices traditionally occurred, without causing a significant adverse impact to park resources or values. This rule respects those tribal cultural practices, furthers the government-to-government relationship between the United States and the tribes, and provides system-wide consistency for this aspect of National Park Service-tribal relations.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-19717 RIN 1024-AD84 NPS-WASO-AILO-15846 PCU00RP14.R50000, PPWOCRADI0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Proposed rule; Reopening of Public Comment Period. The comment period for the proposed rule published on April 20, 2015 (80 FR 21674), is reopened. Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on September 28, 2015. 36 CFR Part 2 The National Park Service is reopening the public comment period for the proposed rule to amend its regulations to authorize agreements between the National Park Service and federally recognized Indian tribes to allow the gathering and removal of plants or plant parts by designated tribal members for traditional purposes. Reopening the comment period for 45 days will allow more time for the public to review the proposal and submit comments.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-15498 RIN 1024-AE25 NPS-WASO-18005 PX.XVPAD0520.00.1 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Final rule. This rule is effective June 25, 2015. 36 CFR Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13 The National Park Service is making technical corrections to its regulations. In response to Congress's enactment of Title 54 United States Code, the rule corrects the authority citations. The rule fixes typographical errors and incorrect citations and cross-references. The rule removes a firearms provision that was vacated by court order in 2009 and adds language consistent with federal law governing the possession of firearms in National Park units. The rule removes an outdated reference to a designated airstrip at Lake Mead National Recreation Area that has been closed since 1987.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-08852 RIN 1024-AD84 NPS-WASO-AILO-15846 PCU00RP14.R50000, PPWOCRADI0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by July 20, 2015. Comments on the information collection requirements must be received by May 20, 2015. 36 CFR Part 2 The National Park Service proposes to authorize agreements between the National Park Service and federally recognized Indian tribes to allow the gathering and removal of plants or plant parts by designated tribal members for traditional purposes. The agreements would facilitate continuation of tribal cultural traditions on traditionally associated lands that are now included within units of the National Park System without a significant adverse impact to park resources and values. The proposed rule respects tribal sovereignty and the government-to-government relationship between the United States and the tribes, and would provide system-wide consistency to this aspect of National Park Service-tribal relations. The proposed rule would provide opportunities for tribal youth, the National Park Service, and the public to understand tribal traditions.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08563 RIN 1024-AE06 PXXVPAD0517.00.1 NPS-WASO-REGS-12881 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by June 17, 2014. 36 CFR Parts 1, 2, and 7 The National Park Service is proposing to define and differentiate service animals, from pets, domestic animals, feral animals, livestock, and pack animals, and describe the circumstances under which service animals would be allowed in a park area. Special regulations for Olympic National Park and Isle Royale National Park would be amended to conform with the proposed service-wide rule.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15005 RIN 1024-AD91 NPS-WASO-REGS-8546 PXXVPADO515 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Park Service Final rule. This rule is effective June 24, 2013. 36 CFR Part 2 The National Park Service is amending its interim regulations governing demonstrations and the sale or distribution of printed matter applicable to most units of the National Park System. The rule clarifies provisions regarding permits for demonstrations or distributing printed matter and in management of two or more small (non-permit) groups seeking to use at the same time, an area that has been designated as available for these activities.