[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 36, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 36CFR2.12]



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              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY

 

      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 2_RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 2.12  Audio disturbances.



    (a) The following are prohibited:

    (1) Operating motorized equipment or machinery such as an electric 

generating plant, motor vehicle, motorized toy, or an audio device, such 

as a radio, television set, tape deck or musical instrument, in a 

manner: (i) That exceeds a noise level of 60 decibels measured on the A-

weighted scale at 50 feet; or, if below that level, nevertheless; (ii) 

makes noise which is unreasonable, considering the nature and purpose of 

the actor's conduct, location, time of day or night, purpose for which 

the area was established, impact on park users, and other factors that 

would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the 

circumstances.



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    (2) In developed areas, operating a power saw, except pursuant to 

the terms and conditions of a permit.

    (3) In nondeveloped areas, operating any type of portable motor or 

engine, or device powered by a portable motor or engine, except pursuant 

to the terms and conditions of a permit. This paragraph does not apply 

to vessels in areas where motor boating is allowed.

    (4) Operating a public address system, except in connection with a 

public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued 

pursuant to Sec. 2.50 or Sec. 2.51.

    (b) Violation of the terms and conditions of a permit issued in 

accordance with section is prohibited and may result in the suspension 

or revocation of the permit.