1.6(f) Compilation of activities requiring a permit
- Collecting research specimens, 2.5
- Operating a power saw in developed areas, 2.12(a)(2)
- Operating a portable motor or engine in undeveloped areas, 2.12(a)(3)
- Operating a public address system, 2.12(a)(4)
- Air delivery, 2.17(a)(3)
- Noncommercial soliciting, 2.37
- Using, possessing, storing, or transporting explosives, blasting agents, orexplosive materials, 2.38(a)
- Using or possessing fireworks and firecrackers, 2.38(b)
- Special events, 2.50(a)
- Demonstrations involving 26 or more persons, 2.51
- Sale and distribution of printed matter or other message-bearing items for FirstAmendment purposes by groups of 26 or more persons, 2.52
- Grazing, 2.60(a)(l), (2)
- Residing on federal lands, 2.61(a).
- Installing a monument or other commemorative installation, 2.62(a)
- Towing a person using a parasail, hang glider, or another airborne device, 3.12(b)
- Removing sunken, grounded, or disabled vessels, 3.14(a)
- Operating a submersible, 3.19
- Commercial notices or advertisements, 5.1
- Commercial operations, 5.3
- Commercial photography or filming, 5.5
- Construction or repair of any building, structure, facility, road, trail, or airstrip on federal lands, 5.7
- Scientific research, 13.50
- Launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft, 13.50
- Salvaging, removing, possessing aircraft, 43 CFR 36.11 (f)(3)(ii)
- Helicopter use, 43 CFR 36.11(f)(4)
- Off-road vehicle (ORV) use, 43 CFR 36.11 (g)(2)
- Temporary access across federal land for survey, geophysical or exploratory work, 43 CFR 36.12(c)
2.l(c)(l)(3) Designated fruits, nuts, berries, and unoccupied seashells to harvest by hand for personal use and collection restrictions
All edible fruits, berries and/or nuts may be gathered by hand for personal use or consumption in reasonable amounts not to exceed two quarts per person per day.
2.10(a) Camping
Camping is prohibited in the park except for NPS staff, volunteers, researchers or partners who have permission from the Superintendent to do so and service organizations, as provided in a special use permit. (See Part 13.1802(a)
Recreational camping is inconsistent with the mission of the park.
2.13(a)(l) Fires: designated areas and conditions
Fires are prohibited within park boundaries unless otherwise approved by the superintendent for cultural/religious purposes.
Fire restrictions are to protect human life, park structures, and park resources.
2.15(a)(3) Conditions for leaving pets unattended and tied to an object
Pets may be left unattended on park grounds for a brief period, not to exceed fifteen minutes. Unattended pets must be restrained. Pets may be briefly leashed to a signpost or porch post, provided they do not disturb other park visitors, restrict access or obstruct roads or walkways. Unattended pets may remain in personal vehicles in a park parking lot a maximum of four hours, provided the vehicle has adequate ventilation and the pet does not make an unreasonable amount of noise.
2.15(a)(5) Pet excrement disposal conditions
Pet owners must properly dispose of pet excrement deposited in the park. All excrement must be removed from park trails and grounds. Owners may dispose of excrement in covered waste cans provided throughout the park.
This requirement is intended to keep commonly visited areas sanitary.
2.18(c) Snowmobiles: designated areas for use
No areas are designated for snow machine use.
See also, 43 CFR 36.11(c) regarding snow machine use for traditional activities.
2.21 Smoking
All Park facilities/buildings and Fort Site area are closed to smoking.
Smoking is also prohibited within 100 feet of facilities/buildings.
These restrictions are intended to protect public safety from fire or explosion around fuel storage and dispensing facilities. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, are included in the above restrictions.
2.35(a)(3)(i) Alcoholic beverages: areas designated as closed to consumption
The consumption of an alcoholic beverage and/or the possession of an open bottle, can or another receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage in the park is prohibited.
Consumption of an alcoholic beverage and/or the possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage is inappropriate considering other uses of the location and the purposes for which the park is maintained and established.
2.51 First Amendment Demonstrations
Sitka National Historical Park has designated a location at the top of the serpentine walkway and next to the upper parking lot (see attached map) as an area for First Amendment demonstrations, distribution, or selling of printed matter. Groups of 25 people or smaller are not required to obtain a permit for these First Amendment activities but are required to remain within the designated demonstration area.
2.52 Designated areas for sale and distribution of printed matter and other messagebearing items for First Amendment purposes
Sitka National Historical Park has designated a location at the top of the serpentine walkway and next to the upper parking lot (see attached map) as an area for First Amendment demonstrations, distribution, or selling of printed matter or other message-bearing items.
A permit from the Superintendent is required for groups of 26 or more individuals.
Activities must not block ingress or egress to buildings or roadways.
Groups of 25 people or smaller are not required to obtain a permit for these First Amendment activities but are required to remain within the designated demonstration area.
2.62(b) Memorialization: designation of areas for scattering ashes
Areas will be designated pursuant to a permit from the Superintendent.
3.14(a) Conditions for removing sunken, grounded, or disabled vessels
A permit is required from the Superintendent before sunken, grounded, or disabled vessels may be removed from waters within NPS administered areas except when the operator is able to remove or repair the vessel on site safely and without potential for damage to resources.
This requirement allows the Superintendent to establish terms and conditions for salvage operations as necessary to protect resources and provide for public safety.
3.16 Swimming and wading: areas designated as closed
No areas designated as closed to swimming. All areas of the park are closed to bathing.
4.30(h)(1) Bicycle riding off park roads and parking areas is prohibited.
No riding bikes on trails or sidewalks allowed. (see part 13.1812(b)
This restriction ensures resource protection and visitor safety.
4.30(i)(1) Designated roads, parking areas, and trails open to electric bicycles, or specific classes of electric bicycles
All Park roads and parking areas are open to e-bikes. No riding e-bikes on trails or sidewalks is allowed.
This restriction ensures resource protection and visitor safety.
4.30(i)(7) Electric bicycle use restrictions/conditions
No additional restrictions or conditions in areas designated as open to electric bicycle use. See 36 CPR 4.30(i) for more information.
13.1812(a) Camping is prohibited within the boundaries of Sitka NHP
13.1802(b) Bicycle riding is prohibited on trails
13.1802(c) The use of skating devices is prohibited within the boundaries of Sitka NHP
13.50 Closures and restrictions
Visiting hours. The Park is a "day use area."
Violating a schedule of visiting hours is prohibited.
Pedestrian through-traffic is allowed on the section of trail between Sawmill Creek Road, over the Indian River footbridge and to or from the upper Visitor Center parking lot after park grounds are closed - provided pedestrians do not loiter. All other portions of the trail system and grounds are closed before and after daylight hours.
Parking lots
Designated spaces of the upper Visitor Center parking lot are reserved for authorized Commercial Use Operator vehicles between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from May l to September 30. Both upper and lower Visitor Center parking lots are closed to all use after park grounds are closed. No overnight parking is allowed within park boundaries.
Consuming food and beverages in park buidings
Eating and/or drinking will only be allowed in the Visitor Center Theater, Artist Studios, Conference Room, kitchen, and park staff offices. Consuming food and beverages are not allowed in other park buildings.
Unmanned aircraft
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Sitka National Historical Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent.
The term "unmanned aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air 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, drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce.
In Park areas where use of model aircraft for hobbyist or recreational use has been previously authorized, such use may continue under a permit issued by the Superintendent.
This restriction does not affect the primary jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration over the National Airspace System.
Mask Wearing
When the COVID-19 Community Level is LOW or MEDIUM in the county or all the counties where the park is located based on data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals are not required to wear masks.
When the COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH in the county or all the counties where the park is located based on data provided by the CDC, all individuals over the age of two must wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, in all common areas and shared workspaces in buildings owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the National Park Service, including, but not limited to, park visitor centers, administrative offices, lodges, gift shops and restaurants.
When the COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH in one or more, but not all, of the counties where the park is located based on data provided by the CDC, the superintendent will determine whether individuals are required to wear masks. The requirement, if any, will apply to all facilities within the park.
Masks must cover the nose and mouth and fit snugly around the nose and chin with no large gaps around the sides of the face. Masks not designed to be protective, masks with ventilation valves, and face shields do not meet the requirement.
Regardless of the COVID-19 Community Level, individuals may wear masks if they choose to do so. Where a state, local, tribal, or territorial government where the park is located imposes more protective mask-wearing requirements than those indicated by the COVID-19 Community Level, individuals must follow those more protective requirements within the park. More protective state, local, tribal, or territorial mask-wearing requirements are hereby adopted as federal requirements in all units of the National Park System located within that state, locality, area subject to a federally recognized Indian tribe’s regulatory jurisdiction, or territory, regardless of a particular park’s jurisdictional status.
Additionally, all individuals must wear masks in or on public transportation conveyances and transportation hubs/facilities, to the extent required by current orders or directives issued by the CDC, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or other federal agencies with jurisdiction over those conveyances or areas. As of March 4, 2022, CDC and TSA orders or directives require all individuals regardless of vaccination status to wear masks in indoor areas of all forms of public transportation conveyances, including busses, trains, and boats/ferries, and in the indoor premises of transportation hubs/facilities. Individuals are not required to wear masks while outdoors on conveyances or while outdoors on the premises of transportation hubs/facilities.
Micro Mobility Devices
A micro mobility device is a human-operated, electric device with a curb weight of less than 150 pounds such as an e-scooter, Segway, one wheel, hoverboard, etc.
Operating a micro mobility device is prohibited on all park sidewalks and trails. Operation in parking lots must be for transportation only, not recreation.
These restrictions are intended to protect the cultural landscape, natural resources, and ensure pedestrian and device-user safety.
Filming
The following types of filming activities may occur in areas open to the public without a permit and without advance notice to the NPS:
- Outdoor filming activities involving five persons or less and equipment that will be always carried, except for small tripods used to hold cameras.
The organizer of any other type of filming activity must provide written notice to the Superintendent at least 10 days prior to the start of the proposed activity.
Based upon the information provided, the Superintendent may require the organizer to apply for and obtain a permit, if necessary to:
- maintain public health and safety
- protect environmental or scenic values
- protect natural or cultural resources
- allow for equitable allocation and use of facilities; or
- avoid conflict among visitor use activities.
If the Superintendent determines that the terms and conditions of a permit could not mitigate the concerns identified above in an acceptable manner, the Superintendent may deny a filming request without issuing a permit. The Superintendent will provide the basis for denial in writing upon request.
The NPS will consider requests and process permit applications in a timely manner. Processing times will vary depending on the complexity of the proposed activity. If the organizer provides the required 10-day advance notice to the NPS and has not received a written response from the NPS that a permit is required prior to the first day of production, the proposed filming activities may occur without a permit.
The following are prohibited:
(1) Engaging in a filming activity without providing advance notice to the Superintendent when required.
(2) Engaging in a filming activity without a permit if the Superintendent has notified the organizer in writing that a permit is required
(3) Violating a term and condition of a permit issued under this action.
Violating a term or condition of a permit issued under to this action may also result in the suspension and revocation of the permit by the Superintendent.
36.11(0(3)(ii) Established procedure for salvaging and removing downed aircraft
A permit is required from the Superintendent before downed aircraft may be salvaged and removed from the park; violation of the terms and conditions of the permit is prohibited.
This requirement allows the Superintendent to establish terms and conditions for salvage operations as necessary to protect resources, provide for public safety, and minimize impacts on visitors.
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