The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a change to the Superintendent’s Compendium for Joshua Tree National Park (effective Friday, February 4, 2022). The purpose of this Compendium change is to institute a one-year temporary permit requirement for the installation, replacement, and removal of rock-climbing fixed anchors park-wide. This change allows the park to work more closely with the climbing community on changes to fixed anchors while working to finalize the park’s new Climbing Management Plan.
The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park-specific rules implemented under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). The regulations contained in 36 CFR are the basic mechanism used by NPS to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the park and to protect visitors and property within the park. The Compendium is updated at least annually and serves as public notice related to designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions adopted under the Superintendent’s discretionary authority. The Superintendent’s Compendium does not repeat regulations found in 36 CFR and other United States Code and CFR Titles, which are enforced without further elaboration at the park level.
Any questions specific to the Climbing Management Plan and not the Compendium change can be directed to Jane Rodgers ([email protected]) or Steven Ortega ([email protected]).
