Yes, Richard.
Peter
From: RichardN22@No-Spam
Reply-To: The Astronomy Connection <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 00:08:39 EST
To: sf-bay-tac@No-Spam
Subject: Re: [TAC] A Friendly Reply from Ranger C.L. of Fremont Peak State
Park (Monte...
In a message dated 2/5/2003 8:29:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,
natscher@No-Spam writes:
I hope this answers a few of the questions about our (TAC's) presence up on
Fremont Peak for enjoying astronomy. I think we are going to be in good
shape as far as the unwritten policy goes with "C.L." running the show.
True, we are all taxpayers and could continue demanding less restrictions of
us while we recreate on the Peak, but in reality there is no totally
unrestricted situation within any publically funded domain. Let's make the
best of what we now have. And, don't forget to pay your $3 day use fee at
the sign post as you enter.
Peter Natscher
Peter,
Thanks so much for doing all this legwork and follow-up. Can I summarize?
Each Park Ranger is free to set policy on any un-written district policy.
In our case, astronomy at a State Park is not part of district policy, but a
residing Ranger may allow this activity under any conditions he/she deems
appropriate. On the other hand, a Ranger may prohibit any activity not
covered under district policy.
Any amateur astronomer may set up their scope in any astronomy designated
area without any extra fee other than the $3 overnight fee. This would
include the areas past the Rangers house, and the new observing pads near
the Observatory.
Is that correct?
Much thanks again,
Richard