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Code of Federal Regulations

Part 3

36 C.F.R. Part 3

Boating and Water Use Activities

3.1What is the applicability and scope of this part?3.2Do other boating laws and regulations apply to me when I operate my boat on park waters?3.3Am I required to obtain a permit to operate a vessel in a park area?3.4For what purposes may my vessel be inspected?3.5Do I have to report an accident involving a vessel to the National Park Service?3.6What are the requirements to operate a power driven vessel?3.7What are the NPS Personal Floatation Device (PFD) requirements?3.8What vessel operations are prohibited?3.9May I operate my personal watercraft (PWC) in park waters?3.10What are the regulations regarding operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?3.11When is testing for alcohol or drugs required?3.12May I use a vessel to tow a person for water skiing or other similar activities?3.13What conditions apply to the use of Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD)?3.14Am I required to remove a sunken, grounded, or disabled vessel?3.15What is the maximum noise level for the operation of a vessel?3.16May I swim or wade in park waters?3.17What regulations apply to swimming areas and beaches?3.18May I snorkel or underwater dive in park waters?3.19May I operate a submersible within park waters?