Some of the laws passed by
Congress and signed into law by the President of
the United States pertain to national parks or activities
of the National Park Service. Of note is The Organic
Act of 1916 that established the National Park Service
and provided its purpose. In addition, Executive
Orders are official documents through which the President
of the United States manages the operations of the
Federal Government.
Regulations, notably the Code
of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Parts 1 to
199 (36CFR), provide for the proper use,
management, government, and protection of persons,
property, and natural and cultural resources
within areas under the jurisdiction of the National
Park Service.
