National Park Service Mission and Wright Brothers National Memorial

1. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Outer Banks Group – Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Wright Brothers National Memorial National Park Service Mission and Wright Brothers National Memorial Mike MurraySuperintendent E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

2. Presentation Content • Hierarchy of Authorities • Specific Legislation and Policies • Planning Process • Wright Brothers NM Documentation • Partnerships • First Flight Foundation Opportunities E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

3. Hierarchy of Authorities • Constitution • Public Laws (Endangered Species Act) • Treaties • Case Law (Judge rulings) • Executive Proclamations and Orders (EO 6166) • Regulations (36 CFR) • Directives of the Secretary of the Interior and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks • Policies of the Director (Directors Order 20) • Policies of the Regional Director • Policies of the Superintendent E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

4. Specific Legislation and Policies • Most important statutory directives • Organic Act of 1916 “[The National Park Service] shall promote and regulate the use of the Federal areas known as national parks, monuments, and reservations hereinafter specified . . . by such means and measures as conform to the fundamental purpose of the said parks, monuments, and reservations, which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” (16 USC §1) E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

5. Specific Legislation and Policies • General Authorities Act of 1970 and as amended in 1978 (Redwood Amendment) “Congress declares that the national park system...has since grown to include superlative natural, historic, and recreation areas in every major region of the United States...are united through their inter-related purposes and resources into one national park system… preserved and managed for the benefit and inspiration of all the people of the United States…” (16 USC § 1a-1) E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

6. Specific Legislation and Policies • Identified non-impairment standard • An impact that in the professional judgment of the responsible NPS manager, would harm the integrity of park resources or values, including the opportunities that otherwise would be present for the enjoyment of those resources or values • Identified fundamental purpose • Conserve park resources and values, and provide for public enjoyment E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

7. Specific Legislation and Policies • NPS Mission The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

8. Specific Legislation and Policies • Park Purpose • Enabling legislation or Executive Proclamation defines a park’s purpose and may identify appropriate park uses • Appropriate Park Uses • A use that is suitable, proper, or fitting for a particular park, or to a particular location within a park • Not all uses are appropriate • What is appropriate may vary from one park to another and from one location to another within a park E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

9. Specific Legislation and Policies • National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 • National Historic Preservation Act • Antiquities Act of 1906 • Endangered Species Act • National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 • National Park Omnibus Management Act of 1998 • Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act • Applicable State and Local Laws E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

10. Planning Process • Brings logic, analysis, public involvement, and accountability into the decision-making process • Defines resource conditions, visitor experiences, and management actions that best preserves resources • Flows from broad-scale general management planning through progressively more specific strategic planning, implementation planning, and annual performance planning and reporting, all of which are grounded in foundation statements • Involves environmental and cultural compliance E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

11. Planning Process • Foundation Statement • A statement based on a park’s enabling legislation or presidential proclamation that documents the park purpose, significance, fundamental resources and values, and primary interpretive themes E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

12. Planning Process • General Management Plan • A broad umbrella document that sets long-term goals, defines desired natural and cultural resource conditions, defines necessary conditions for visitors to understand, enjoy, and appreciate the park’s significant resources, identifies the kinds and levels of management activities, visitor use, and development that are appropriate for maintaining desired conditions and identifies indicators and standards for maintaining the desired conditions E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

13. Planning Process • Program Management Plan • Follow the general management plan and provide program-specific information on strategies to achieve and maintain the desired resource conditions and visitor experiences, including identification of appropriate visitor use where applicable • Ex. Long Range Interpretive Plan E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

14. Planning Process • Strategic Plans • Provide 1- to 5-year direction and objective, measurable, long-term goals • Implementation Plans • Provide project-specific details needed to implement an action in an area of a park and explain how the action(s) helps achieve long-term goals • Ex. Wayside Exhibit Plan E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

15. Planning Process • Annual Performance Plans and Reports • Annual goals and a work plan that will guide park efforts for a fiscal year E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

16. Wright Brothers NM Documentation • Establishment • Act of Congress on March 2, 1927 to establish a monument to commemorate the first successful human attempt at power driven airplane flight • Executive Order 6166 to transfer the monument to the NPS and re-designate it as Wright Brothers National Memorial E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

17. Wright Brothers NM Documentation • Park Purpose • To commemorate the first successful controlled powered flight, at the site where it occurred, and to interpret the continuing worldwide significance of the Wright brothers’ dream, vision, and achievement • Specifically focuses on Wright brother’s activities that occurred at Kitty Hawk • Wright brother’s activities in Dayton, France, and elsewhere are presented as context and not considered a primary interpretive theme E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

18. Wright Brothers NM Documentation • Statement for Management • General Management Plan • Resources Management Plan • Long-Range Interpretive Plan • Historic Structure Reports • Cultural Landscape Reports • National Landmark Designation • Scope of Collections E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

19. Wright Brothers NM Documentation • Long-Range Interpretive Plan • Defines seven primary interpretive themes, which set the boundaries for what is interpreted • Identifies visitor experience, parkwide, education, and virtual visitor goals • Identifies management issues • Identifies partner opportunities E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

20. Partnerships • Partnerships • Identify that many people who participate as partners connect more strongly with a park and commit themselves to long-term stewardship • The NPS welcomes and actively seeks partnership activities with individuals, organizations, and others who share the Service’s commitment to protecting park resources and values and providing for their enjoyment E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

21. Partner Opportunities • Partnerships (cont’d) • Should accomplish the NPS mission provided that personnel and funding requirements do not make it impractical for the Service to participate • Not (1) violate legal or ethical standards, (2) otherwise reflect adversely on the NPS mission and image, or (3) imply or indicate an unwillingness by the Service to perform an inherently governmental function • NPS uses partnerships to further our mission, but management responsibility remains with the NPS E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

22. First Flight Foundation Opportunities • Two possible arrangements • Formal Agreement • Partner agreement between FFF and NPS that defines roles, responsibilities, and expectations to reach a mutually agreed upon objective • Must meet Congressional and NPS requirements (Ex. agreement format, financial audits, etc.) • Provides ability to raise funds and recognize donors • Provides more flexibility to use the park for special events • Does not allow the ability to replace Eastern National as the park’s Cooperating Association • Prevents direct sales of products in the park E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

23. First Flight Foundation Opportunities • Formal Agreement (Cont’d) • Viewed by NPS as a likely means of establishing a new Visitor Center • Current NPS direction that all new construction will be primarily funded by partners through the Partnership Construction process • Unlikely that NPS will have the ability to provide significant funding • Is a long, bureaucratic process that is under intense Congressional scrutiny • Is supported by current park management • Fundraising efforts would be for objectives identified in agreement and not for projects unassociated with the park E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

24. First Flight Foundation Opportunities • Special Park Use • Directors Order 53 identifies the following: • Events must provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large • Events require written authorization and management control to protect resources and the public interest • Events cannot be prohibited by law or regulation • Events are not initiated, sponsored, or conducted by NPS • Does not provide ability to fund raise on behalf of the NPS • Fundraising events not directly associated with the purpose of Wright Brothers NM are not considered appropriate and would not generally be authorized E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

25. First Flight Foundation Opportunities • Special Park Use (cont’d) • Evaluate requests on a case-by-case basis as per the Wright Brothers NM Pavilion Use Policy • Limited to one event annually • Does not contribute to long-term needs of the park • Easier and quicker relationship E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

26. Outer Banks Group – Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Wright Brothers National Memorial National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A