[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 202 (Friday, October 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59246-59251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20659]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
RIN 0596-AC50
Proposed Directives for Forest Service Outfitting and Guiding
Special Use Permits and Insurance Requirements for Forest Service
Special Use Permits
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of proposed directives; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Forest Service is proposing changes to directives
governing special use permits for outfitting and guiding conducted on
National Forest System lands by simplifying the application and
administration process; establishing a flat land use fee for temporary
use permits; developing a process for allocation of use on a first-
come, first-served basis for temporary use permits to facilitate
greater participation in outfitting and guiding by youth, educational,
and religious groups; offering the same terms and conditions to
educational and institutional permit holders as to other types of
permit holders; and clarifying policy for priority use permits
governing performance, inspections, and allocation of use. In addition,
the Forest Service is proposing changes to a directive governing
insurance requirements for Forest Service special use permits. Public
comment is invited and will be considered in development of the final
directives.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by January 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments electronically by following the instructions
at the Federal eRulemaking portal at http://www.regulation.gov.
Comments also may be submitted by mail to U.S. Forest Service, Attn:
Carolyn Holbrook, Recreation and Heritage Resources Staff (2720), 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1125, Washington, DC 20250-1125. If
comments are sent electronically, the public is requested not to send
duplicate comments by mail. Please confine comments to issues pertinent
to the proposed directives, explain the reasons for any recommended
changes, and, where possible, reference the specific section and
wording being addressed.
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, will be
placed in the record and will be available for public inspection and
copying. The public may inspect comments received on these proposed
directives in the Office of the Director, Recreation and Heritage
Resources Staff, 4th Floor Central, Sidney R. Yates Federal Building,
14th and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, on business days
between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those wishing to inspect comments are
encouraged to call ahead at (202) 205-1426 to facilitate entry into the
building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Holbrook, (202) 205-1426,
Recreation and Heritage Resources Staff.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Background and Need for the Proposed Directives
Outfitting and guiding conducted on National Forest System lands
have become one of the chief means for the recreating public to
experience the outdoors. The Forest Service administers approximately
5,000 outfitting and guiding permits, authorizing activities ranging
from guided hunting and fishing trips to jeep tours and outdoor
leadership programs. The agency anticipates that outfitting and guiding
will increase in importance as the public's desire for use of Federal
lands increases and as the agency encourages use by increasingly
diverse and urban populations, many of whom may lack the equipment and
skills necessary in the outdoors. Therefore, agency policy needs to
reflect the public's demand for services while incorporating standard
business practices and sustaining the natural environment in which
these activities occur.
Except for the revision to term length for priority use permits (70
FR 19727),
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outfitting and guiding directives have remained relatively unchanged
since they were finalized in 1995. Since that time, proposed
legislation and field implementation of current policy have shown the
need for updating the directives. Any proposed changes that are adopted
would be incorporated as appropriate in the standard special use permit
for outfitting and guiding, form FS-2700-4i, or other applicable forms.
In addition, the Forest Service is proposing to update direction on
the minimum amounts of insurance coverage required for special use
permits, including outfitting and guiding permits. While this direction
applies to special uses generally, it is particularly important for
outfitting and guiding, which can entail significant risk and severity
of injury.
2. Section-by-Section Analysis of Proposed Changes to Outfitting and
Guiding Directives
In General
Chapter 40, section 41.53, of Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 2709.11
would be reformatted and renumbered in its entirety. The number of
sections would be expanded from 12 to 15 (41.53a through 41.53o).
Policy
Proposed section 41.53c, paragraph 5, would be revised to provide
that outfitting and guiding authorized under a term permit be addressed
in a supplement to the term permit rather than in the operating plan. A
Forest Service form would be created for this purpose that would
incorporate clauses from the standard outfitting and guiding permit,
form FS-2700-4i. Additionally, paragraph 6 would be added to clarify
who can hold an outfitting and guiding permit.
New Definitions
In proposed section 41.53d, definitions for the following terms
would be added in alphabetical order to the list of definitions
currently in section 41.53c:
Allocation of Use. An amount of use allocated to a holder that is
measured in service days or quotas and that is enumerated in a
programmatic or project decision that is consistent with the applicable
land management plan. This definition, excerpted from ID 2709.11-2005-
1, would be added to clarify how use will be measured.
Assigned Site. A site, such as a base or drop camp, picnic area,
boat launch, or helispot, that is authorized for use and occupancy by a
holder and for which a fee is paid by that holder. This definition,
from FSH 2709.11, section 37.05, with minor revisions, would be added
to facilitate permit administration.
Commercial Use or Activity. Any use or activity on National Forest
System lands (a) where an entry or participation fee is charged or (b)
where the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service and, in
either case, regardless of whether the use or activity is intended to
produce a profit (36 CFR 251.51). This definition, excerpted from 36
CFR 251.51, would be added to clarify that the for-profit or not-for-
profit status of entities does not determine whether they are
conducting a commercial use.
Controlling Interest. In the case of a corporation, an interest,
beneficial or otherwise, of sufficient outstanding voting securities or
capital of the business so as to permit the exercise of managerial
authority over the actions and operations of the corporation or
election of a majority of the board of directors of the corporation. In
the case of a partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, or
individual entrepreneurship, a beneficial ownership of or interest in
the entity or its capital so as to permit the exercise of managerial
authority over the actions and operations of the entity. In other
circumstances, any arrangement under which a third party has the
ability to exercise management authority over the actions or operations
of the business. This definition, excerpted from 36 CFR 251.120, would
be added for consistency with that rule and to clarify what constitutes
a controlling interest for different types of business entities.
Livestock Use. Use of pack and saddle stock authorized in
connection with an outfitting and guiding permit, expressed in animal
months and by type of animal. A cross-reference for this definition in
FSM 2234.11 would be added to be consistent with terminology in Forest
Service grazing policy.
Needs Assessment. An assessment of public or agency need for
authorized outfitting or guiding activities. This definition would be
added to clarify an important step in deciding what types of public
services are needed on National Forest System lands.
Quota. An allotment of use measured as the number of stock per
trip, people at one time, trips per hour or per day, the number of
launches per day, or other unit of measure other than a service day
that is consistent with the applicable land management plan guidance
and established in a programmatic or project decision. This definition,
adopted from ID 2709.11-2005-1, would be added to clarify that use may
be allocated in a unit of measure other than a service day when
consistent with the applicable land management plan guidance or
approved in a programmatic or project decision. In contrast to service
days, which allocate use annually, quotas set limits on the number of
people or livestock that may be present at one time.
Resource Capacity. Amount of overall use an area can sustain
without detrimental social or physical resource impacts. This
definition would be added to clarify an important step in deciding
where and how much use is appropriate in an area under analysis.
Service Day. An allocation of use derived from a day or any part of
a day on National Forest System lands for which an outfitter or guide
provides services to a client, multiplied by the number of clients on
the trip. This definition, found in chapter 30 of FSH 2709.11 on fee
determination and ID 2709.11-2007-1, would be added to chapter 40 to
facilitate permit administration. In addition, this definition would be
revised to conform to the agency's concept of a service day for
purposes of allocation of outfitting and guiding use, which is based on
the number of days or parts of days services are provided on National
Forest System lands, as well as the number of clients on a trip.
Revised Definitions
The following definitions would be revised to read as follows:
Guiding. Providing services or assistance (such as supervision,
protection, education, training, packing, touring, subsistence,
transporting people, or interpretation) for pecuniary remuneration or
other gain to individuals or groups on National Forest System lands.
The term ``guide'' includes the holder's employees and agents. This
definition would be modified to make it consistent with revisions made
to the definition during rulemaking (69 FR 41946, July 13, 2004).
Holder. An individual or entity that holds a special use permit
authorizing outfitting or guiding activities on National Forest System
lands. This definition would be revised to apply to entities that have
received a permit rather than to applicants.
Outfitting. Renting on or delivering to National Forest System
lands for pecuniary remuneration or other gain any saddle or pack
animal, vehicle, boat, camping gear, or similar supplies or equipment.
The term ``outfitter'' includes the holder's employees and agents. This
definition would be revised to make it consistent with revisions made
to the definition during
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rulemaking (69 FR 41946, July 13, 2004).
Priority Use. Authorization of use for up to 10 years, based on the
holder's past use and performance and applicable programmatic or
project decision to allocate use. Except as provided in 36 CFR part
251, subpart E, authorizations providing for priority use are subject
to renewal (FSH 2709.11, sec. 41.53k). This definition would be revised
for better syntax.
Renewal. The issuance of a new priority use permit for the same use
to the same holder upon expiration of the holder's current priority use
permit. This definition would be revised to clarify that renewal
applies only to priority use permits and not to temporary use permits.
Temporary Use. Authorization of a minor, non-recurring outfitting
or guiding activity for one season or less. This definition would be
revised for consistency with the concept of temporary use in proposed
section 41.53j.
Removed Definition
The definition for incidental use would be removed and replaced
with the proposed definition of temporary use.
Land Use Management
Proposed section 41.53e would be new direction that would address
needs assessments, resource capacity analysis, and allocation of use
for outfitting and guiding consistent with agency policy for land use
management generally and land management planning. These subjects are
not addressed in the current directive.
Applicable Authority
Proposed section 41.53g, paragraph 1, would cite the Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), rather than Section 4 of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Act (LWCFA), as the authority for outfitting
and guiding permits. REA supplanted the authority in the LWCFA for
issuing special recreation use permits. Proposed section 41.53g,
paragraph 1, also would cite the Term Permit Act of 1915 to acknowledge
that in some circumstances outfitting and guiding may be authorized
under that authority.
Operations
With the increase in demand for limited outfitting and guiding
opportunities, entrepreneurs are sometimes proposing unacceptable
business practices. For example, some permit holders are proposing to
serve as brokers for outfitters and guides, whereby the holders would
contract with outfitters and guides for all aspects of the authorized
services. This practice does not meet the intent of the special uses
regulations at 36 CFR part 251, subpart B, which require the holder to
be technically qualified to provide authorized services and contemplate
that the holder control day-to-day operations, maintain all required
insurance coverage, and serve as the principal owner of the business
assets. Current policy does not address these requirements effectively.
Accordingly, proposed section 41.53i, paragraph 5, would require the
holder or the holder's employees to conduct the day-to-day activities
authorized by the permit, subject to specific exceptions enumerated in
paragraphs 5a through 5c. These exceptions would allow the holder to
contract for services and equipment, subject to certain conditions.
To ensure that services and equipment contracted by the holder are
covered by the holder's insurance policy, proposed section 41.53i,
paragraph 5, also would require the holder's insurance policy to
include an endorsement covering contracted equipment and services. The
endorsement would be included in insurance directives at FSM 2713.1,
paragraph f, exhibit 01. Proposed section 41.53i, paragraph 5, would
give holders the flexibility to contract for needed services and
equipment, while protecting the public, holders, and the United States.
Specifically, proposed section 41.53i, paragraph 5a, would allow
certain specified ancillary services to be provided by a party other
than the holder or the holder's employees, (other than unanticipated,
intermittent ancillary services authorized by proposed section 41.53i,
paragraph 5c), but only with prior written approval from the authorized
officer, provided that certain conditions are met. These specified
ancillary services would include provision of special equipment or
livestock; food and shuttle services; and for a limited number of
trips, a specialized guide for people with disabilities or for highly
technical trips.
Proposed section 41.53i, paragraph 5b, would allow a holder
authorized to provide solely outfitting services to contract with a
guide, but only with the prior written approval of the authorized
officer, based upon a finding that the following conditions are met:
(1) The services of the contracted guide are covered under the
contracting holder's operating plan.
(2) The contracted guide has all required state licenses.
(3) The contract for guiding services states that the contracting
holder remains responsible for compliance with the terms of the permit
in connection with provision of guiding services.
(4) The contracting holder will exercise management authority over
all the day-to-day field operations of the business, including guiding
services covered by the contract.
When on a particular day a holder lacks sufficient equipment or
guides to accommodate the holder's customers, proposed section 41.53i,
paragraph 5c, would allow the holder, without prior written approval
from the authorized officer, to contract for additional equipment or
guides from another Forest Service outfitting and guiding permit
holder. The contracted equipment and services would be covered under
the permit and operating plan of the contracting holder.
Special Uses Streamlining
Section 41.53j, paragraph 12, of this proposed directive would
decrease administrative costs of temporary use permits for both the
Forest Service and permit holders by eliminating the need for annual
performance evaluations for these permits. This approach is consistent
with the rationale for the Department's special uses streamlining
regulations, promulgated at 36 CFR part 251, subpart B (63 FR 65949,
November 30, 1998), to maximize efficiencies in the special uses
program.
Under proposed section 41.53j, temporary use permits would be
issued for minor, non-recurring outfitting and guiding activities for
one season or less and would not be subject to renewal, consistent with
current policy. Examples of temporary use include a day trip conducted
by an educational institution.
As competition for limited outfitting and guiding opportunities has
increased, the agency has become aware of the need to enhance
availability of temporary use. To address this need, proposed section
41.53j, paragraphs 5, 6, and 7, would provide for allocation of
temporary use service days or quotas from a common pool on a first-
come, first-served basis throughout the calendar year. Upon termination
of a temporary use permit, all service days or quotas allocated to the
holder of that permit would be returned to the common pool for
redistribution during the next calendar year. Additionally, priority
use service days or quotas that have not been used within the first
five years of a priority use permit or upon renewal of a priority use
permit may be reallocated to the common pool for
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temporary use permits. This revision would increase the availability of
use days for non-recurring outfitting and guiding.
Supporting Small Businesses
Proposed section 41.53k, paragraphs 2 and 3, would streamline
administration of priority use by establishing a probationary 2-year
permit term that could be extended based upon satisfactory performance.
This proposed revision would replace the current, more cumbersome
system of conversion from temporary to priority use. This proposed
revision also would benefit applicants by allowing longer-term business
planning than temporary permits that do not exceed one year and that
have no assurance of renewal the following year.
Under current policy, allocation of use for a priority use permit
holder can be reduced if the holder uses less than 70 percent of the
assigned use in each of three consecutive years. Adverse impacts on
tourism from the events of September 11, 2001, and increasing numbers
of large fires on National Forest System lands have demonstrated the
need for modification of policy on adjusting allocation of use for
priority use permit holders who do not use all their allotted service
days. Current policy may penalize holders for actions outside their
control and does not allow them to regain their original allocation.
Proposed section 41.53l would provide for review of actual use
after five years and adjustment of the allocation of use to match the
highest amount of actual use in one calendar year during that period.
In addition, ten percent of this amount would be added to the
allocation to account for market fluctuations, availability of state
hunting licenses, and natural phenomena (such as forest fires or
floods) that may have adversely affected the holder's ability to
utilize the authorized use fully, provided that the combination of the
highest amount of actual use in one calendar year and the additional
ten percent of use could not exceed the original amount of allocated
use. This proposed change would more accurately reflect the time
necessary to adjust to evolving market trends, would give the holder a
buffer to manage cancellation of reservations, and would bring
predictability to elements affecting business planning decisions.
Additionally, this adjustment would release unused priority use days to
other holders.
10-Year Term for Educational and Institutional Groups
By removing section 41.53l on institutional and semi-public
outfitting and guiding in the current directive, this proposed
directive would apply the Forest Service's policy on priority use
permits, including the maximum permit term of ten years, to
institutional and semi-public groups, such as youth, educational, and
religious groups. Currently, institutional and semi-public groups may
hold only a temporary use permit of one year or less. Many of the
largest holders in terms of client use and revenue are institutional
groups. This change would facilitate greater business continuity and
provide consistency and equity with other types of outfitting and
guiding.
Consistent with removing direction in current section 41.53l on
institutional and semi-public outfitting and guiding and proposed
changes to streamline administration of temporary use, the Forest
Service is proposing to change the title of FSH 2709.11, section
37.21b, from ``Fee for Temporary Use Permits for Incidental Use,'' to
``Flat Fee for Temporary Use Permits,'' and revise the text to
establish a flat fee for temporary use permits when adjusted gross
revenue for use authorized by those permits is less than $10,000 for 50
or fewer service days or less than $20,000 for 51 to 100 service days.
Permit Administration
Proposed section 41.53n would address the grounds for revocation
and suspension of an outfitting and guiding permit. This proposed
section also would address applicable procedures for revocation and
suspension, including immediate suspension, in accordance with
applicable regulations.
Paragraphs 3 and 4 of proposed section 41.53o, governing
administration of priority use permits, would clarify requirements for
performance standards developed by the Forest Service and would require
development of a scoring system or other means for correlating the
standards to performance ratings.
Paragraph 5 of proposed section 41.53o would clarify the
consequences (e.g., letter of probation, suspension, or revocation) of
adverse performance ratings.
Paragraph 6 of proposed section 41.53o would clarify notice
requirements for suspension or revocation of a priority use permit, the
requirement for a reasonable opportunity to take corrective action
prescribed by the authorized officer, and the availability of appeal of
adverse annual performance ratings and a decision to take adverse
action based on those ratings.
Paragraphs 7 and 8 would clarify that the findings from inspections
which are used as a basis for performance ratings are not subject to
administrative appeal.
3. Analysis of Proposed Changes to the Insurance Directive
The Forest Service has determined that direction on insurance
required for special use permits is obsolete. Specifically, minimum
amounts of liability insurance coverage for special use permits
enumerated in Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2713.1 are too low. In
addition, current FSM 2713.1 does not provide guidance on
distinguishing among different levels of risk in determining the
minimum amount of liability insurance coverage.
Proposed FSM 2713.1 would establish minimum amounts of liability
insurance coverage that are consistent with industry practice and
potential liability. Specifically, proposed FSM 2713.1 would increase
the current minimum insurance amount of $100,000 for injury or death to
one person to a range of $300,000 to $1,000,000, and would increase the
current minimum insurance amount of $200,000 for injury or death to
more than one person to a range of $500,000 to $2,000,000. Proposed FSM
2713.1 also would provide guidance on distinguishing among different
levels of risk, both in terms of the severity and likelihood of injury,
in selecting the minimum amount of insurance coverage within each
range. Additionally, the reference to and exhibit for the sample
certificate of insurance would be replaced with a reference to
certificates of insurance on industry standard form ACCORD 25-S.
The agency is proposing to reformat FSM 2713.1 and to make minor
technical changes to the section. These changes include a new paragraph
referencing separate, regionally established minimum amounts of
liability insurance coverage for commercial users of National Forest
System roads that are subject to an investment sharing agreement or
reciprocal easement.
4. Regulatory Requirements
Environmental Impact
These proposed directives would revise national policy governing
administration of special use permits for outfitting and guiding.
Section 31b of Forest Service Handbook 1909.15 (57 FR 43180, September
18, 1992) excludes from documentation in an environmental assessment or
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environmental impact statement ``rules, regulations, or policies to
establish Servicewide administrative procedures, program processes, or
instructions.'' The agency has concluded that these proposed directives
fall within this category of actions and that no extraordinary
circumstances exist which would require preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact statement.
Regulatory Impact
These proposed directives have been reviewed under USDA procedures
and Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 as revised by E.O. 13422, on
regulatory planning and review. The Office of Management and Budget has
determined that these are not significant directives. These proposed
directives would not have an annual effect of $100 million or more on
the economy, nor would they adversely affect productivity, competition,
jobs, the environment, public health and safety, or State or local
governments. These proposed directives would not interfere with an
action taken or planned by another agency, nor would they raise new
legal or policy issues. Finally, these proposed directives would not
alter the budgetary impact of entitlement, grant, user fee, or loan
programs or the rights and obligations of beneficiaries of such
programs. Accordingly, these proposed directives are not subject to
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866.
Moreover, these proposed directives have been considered in light
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602 et seq.). It has been
determined that these proposed directives would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as defined by
the act because the proposed directives would not impose record-keeping
requirements on them; the proposed directives would not affect their
competitive position in relation to large entities; and the proposed
directives would not significantly affect their cash flow, liquidity,
or ability to remain in the market.
To the contrary, the efficiencies and consistency to be achieved by
the proposed outfitting and guiding directive should benefit small
businesses that seek to use and occupy National Forest System lands by
providing the potential for greater business continuity for outfitters
and guides and by reducing the frequency of time-consuming and
sometimes costly processing of special use applications. The benefits
cannot be quantified and are not likely to substantially alter costs to
small businesses. Increasing the minimum amounts of liability insurance
coverage would not adversely affect small businesses because most
outfitters and guides voluntarily carry, and most Forest Service
regions already require, minimum coverage consistent with the proposed
minimums, in accordance with industry practice.
No Takings Implications
These proposed directives have been analyzed in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12630, and it has
been determined that the proposed directives would not pose the risk of
a taking of private property.
Civil Justice Reform
These proposed directives have been reviewed under Executive Order
12988 on civil justice reform. If the proposed directives were adopted,
(1) All State and local laws and regulations that are in conflict with
the proposed directives or that would impede their full implementation
would be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect would be given to the
proposed directives; and (3) they would not require administrative
proceedings before parties may file suit in court challenging their
provisions.
Federalism and Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
The agency has considered these proposed directives under the
requirements of Executive Order 13132 on federalism and has concluded
that the proposed directives conform with the federalism principles set
out in this executive order; would not impose any compliance costs on
the States; and would not have substantial direct effects on the
States, the relationship between the Federal Government and the States,
or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Therefore, the agency has determined that no
further assessment of federalism implications is necessary at this
time.
Moreover, these proposed directives do not have tribal implications
as defined by Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and
Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments,'' and therefore advance
consultation with Tribes is not required.
Energy Effects
These proposed directives have been reviewed under Executive Order
13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly
Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.'' The Agency has determined
that these proposed directives do not constitute a significant energy
action as defined in the Executive Order.
Unfunded Mandates
Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2
U.S.C. 1531-1538), which the President signed into law on March 22,
1995, the agency has assessed the effects of these proposed directives
on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector. These
proposed directives would not compel the expenditure of $100 million or
more by any State, local, or Tribal government or anyone in the private
sector. Therefore, a statement under section 202 of the act is not
required.
Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public
These proposed directives do not contain any record-keeping or
reporting requirements or other information collection requirements as
defined in 5 U.S.C. part 1320 that are not already required by law or
not already approved for use. Any information collected from the public
that would be required by these proposed directives has been approved
by the Office of Management and Budget and assigned control number
0596-0082. Accordingly, the review provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not apply.
5. Access to Proposed Directives
The Forest Service organizes its directive system by alphanumeric
codes and subject headings. The intended audience for this direction is
Forest Service employees charged with issuing and administrating
outfitting and guiding special use permits. To view the proposed
directive text, visit the Forest Service's Web site at http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/permits/. Only those sections of the Forest
Service Manual and Handbook that are the subject of this notice have
been posted, including: Forest Service Handbook 2709.11--Special Uses
Handbook Chapter 40, Special Uses Administration, Sections 41.53a
through 41.53o, Outfitting and Guiding, and Chapter 30, Fee
Determination, Section 37.21b, Flat Fee for Temporary Use Permits; and
Forest Service Manual Chapter 2710, Special Use Authorizations, Section
2713.1, Liability and Insurance.
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Dated: September 20, 2007.
Abigail R. Kimbell,
Chief, Forest Service.
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