[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 36, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 36CFR7.47]

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              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 7_SPECIAL REGULATIONS, AREAS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 7.47  Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

    (a) Cave entry. (1) With the exception of the regular trips into 
Carlsbad Caverns under the guidance or supervision of employees of the 
National Park Service, no person shall enter any cave or undeveloped 
part or passage of any cave without a permit.
    (2) Permits. The Superintendent may issue written permits for cave 
entry without escort only to persons engaged in scientific or 
educational investigations. The Superintendent shall approve issuance of 
a permit provided:
    (i) That the investigation planned will have demonstrable value to 
the National Park Service in its management or understanding of park 
resources, and

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    (ii) That the permit applicant is adequately equipped and 
experienced so as to ensure the protection and preservation of park 
resources.
    (3) Solo exploration. Solo exploration or investigation is not 
permitted in any cave or undeveloped part or passageway of any cave 
within the park.

[34 FR 8356, May 30, 1969, as amended at 41 FR 24123, June 15, 1976; 48 
FR 30295, June 30, 1983]