§291.13. Permits.
36 C.F.R. § 291.13
The Authorized Officer may issue a permit for the collection of a paleontological resource pursuant to an application if the Authorized Officer determines that:
The applicant is qualified to carry out the permitted activity;
The permitted activity is undertaken for the purpose of furthering paleontological knowledge;
The permitted activity is consistent with any management plan applicable to the National Forest System lands concerned; and
The proposed methods of collection will not threaten significant natural or cultural resources pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 470aaa-3(b)(4).
Collected materials will not be sold or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
Permits may be issued at the Authorized Officer's discretion to applicants that provide a complete application, as provided in § 291.14, and meet qualification and eligibility requirements in § 291.15.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa through 470aaa-11.
Source
Source: 80 FR 21630, Apr. 17, 2015, unless otherwise noted.