§ 13.73 - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

(a) Subsistence—(1) What communities and areas are included in the park resident zone? The following communities and areas are included within the resident zone for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park:

(2) How are boundaries determined for communities added to the park resident zone? Boundaries for communities and areas added to the park resident zone will be determined by the Superintendent after consultation with the affected area or community. If the Superintendent and community are not able to agree on a boundary within two years, the boundary of the area or community added will be the boundary of the Census Designated Place, or other area designation, used by the Alaska Department of Labor for census purposes for that community or area. Copies of the boundary map will be available in the park headquarters office.

(3) What communities are exempted from the aircraft prohibition for subsistence use? In extraordinary cases where no reasonable alternative exists local rural residents who permanently reside in the following exempted community(ies) may use aircraft for access to lands and waters within the park for subsistence purposes in accordance with a permit issued by the Superintendent:

(b) Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark (KNHL). A map showing the boundaries of the KNHL is available at the park visitor center. The following activities are prohibited within the KNHL—

(1) Entering closed structures or passing beyond barricades;

(2) Entering mine tunnels and other mine openings;

(3) Camping in or on any historic structure;

(4) Camping within the mill site of the KNHL. The mill site consists of the collection of buildings clustered around the mill building on both sides of National Creek. For purposes of this section, the mill site is the area bounded by Bonanza Creek to the north, the Kennecott Glacier to the west, the 2,200 foot contour line to the east, and Sweet Creek to the south. The mill site is depicted on a map available at the park visitor center; and

(5) Lighting or maintaining a fire within the mill site as defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.

(c) Headquarters/Visitor Center Developed Area (HVCDA). For purposes of this paragraph, the HVCDA consists of all park areas within a 1/2 mile radius of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Headquarters building, other than the Valdez Trail. The following activities are prohibited within the HVCDA:

(1) Lighting or maintaining a fire.

(2) Camping.

(3) Entering the area after visiting hours. Visiting hours will be posted at the entrance gate.

(d) Slana Developed Area (SDA). For purposes of this section, the Slana Developed Area consists of all park areas within a 1/4 mile radius of the Slana Ranger Station.

(e) KNHL and developed area closures and restrictions. The Superintendent may prohibit or otherwise restrict activities in the KNHL, Headquarters/Visitor Center Developed Area, and Slana Developed Area to protect public health and safety or park resources. Information on closures and restrictions will be available at the park visitor center. Violating these closures or restrictions is prohibited. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Superintendent may issue a Special Use Permit to authorize uses in the KNHL and either developed area.