02/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2024 15:48
Copper Center, AK-Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is seeking comments between February 26 - March 26, 2024 on proposed definitions of external boundaries of the Wrangell-St. Elias Resident Zone in the Superintendent's Compendium. Information on proposed changes and instructions for submitting a comment are available at: ParkPlanning - 2024 Changes to WRST Superintendent's Compendium (nps.gov)
The compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under the discretionary authority of the park Superintendent. It is updated annually and is a written compilation addressing designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions and/or specifications. The Compendium, as part of the park-related regulations, helps provide for the use, enjoyment, and protection of Alaska's National Parks.After review and consideration of the need for annual updates, the following proposed change defines external boundaries of the Wrangell-St. Elias Resident Zone for subsistence purposes as: