---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 291.13"
title: "36"
number: "291.13"
heading: "Permits."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/291.13"
---

# §291.13. Permits.

- (a) The Authorized Officer may issue a permit for the collection of a paleontological resource pursuant to an application if the Authorized Officer determines that:
  - (1) The applicant is qualified to carry out the permitted activity;
  - (2) The permitted activity is undertaken for the purpose of furthering paleontological knowledge;
  - (3) The permitted activity is consistent with any management plan applicable to the National Forest System lands concerned; and
  - (4) The proposed methods of collection will not threaten significant natural or cultural resources pursuant to [16 U.S.C. 470aaa-3(b)(4)](/usc/16/470aaa-3.md?p=b-4).
  - (5) Collected materials will not be sold or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
- (b) Permits may be issued at the Authorized Officer's discretion to applicants that provide a complete application, as provided in [§ 291.14](/cfr/36/291.14.md), and meet qualification and eligibility requirements in [§ 291.15](/cfr/36/291.15.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa through 470aaa-11.

### Source

Source: 80 FR 21630, Apr. 17, 2015, unless otherwise noted.