Laws & Policies

NPS Soundscape- Related Policies
(For full descriptions view the 2006 Management Policies)

1. THE FOUNDATION
1.4.1 The Laws Generally Governing Park Management
1.4.2 “Impairment” and “Derogation”: One Standard
1.4.3 The NPS Obligation to Conserve and Provide for Enjoyment of Park Resources and Values
1.4.4 The Prohibition on Impairment of Park Resources and Values
1.4.5 What Constitutes Impairment of Park Resources and Values
1.4.6 What Constitutes Park Resources and Values
1.4.7 Decision- making Requirements to Identify and Avoid Impairments
1.5 Appropriate Use of Parks
1.6 Cooperative Conservation Beyond Park Boundaries

2. PARK SYSTEM PLANNING
2.1 General Principles
2.2 Major Elements of Park Planning and Decision-making
2.3 Levels of Park Planning

3. LAND PROTECTION
3.1 General
3.4 Cooperative Conservation

4. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
4.1.3 Evaluating Impacts on Natural Resources
4.1.4 Partnerships
4.1.5 Restoration of Natural Systems
4.4.1 General Principles for Managing Biological Resources
4.9 Soundscape Management

5. CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
5.3.1.7 Cultural Soundscape Management

6. WILDERNESS PRESERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
6.2.1 Assessment of Wilderness Eligibility or Ineligibility
6.3.4 Wilderness-related Planning and Environmental Compliance
6.4.3 Recreational Use Management in Wilderness

8. USE OF THE PARKS
8.1 General
8.2 Visitor Use
8.2.3 Use of Motorized Equipment
8.4 Overflights and Aviation Uses