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36 C.F.R. §§ 9.100–9.104

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§9.100. How will NPS process my application?

36 C.F.R. § 9.100

If you propose operations in System units, other than Big Cypress National Preserve, we will process your application in accordance with §§ 9.101 through 9.104. If you propose operations in Big Cypress National Preserve, we will process your application in accordance with §§ 9.103 and 9.105.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.101. How will the NPS conduct initial review?

36 C.F.R. § 9.101

(a)
Within 30 days after receipt of your application, the Superintendent will notify you in writing that either:
(1)
Your application is complete and the NPS will begin formal review;
(2)
Your permit application does not meet the information requirements and additional information is required before the NPS will conduct formal review of your permit application; or
(3)
More time is necessary to complete the review, in which case the NPS will provide you an estimate of the amount of additional time reasonably needed and an explanation for the delay.
(b)
If you resubmit information requested by the NPS under this section and the Superintendent determines that you have met all applicable information requirements, the Superintendent will notify you within 30 days after receipt of the additional information that either:
(1)
Your application is complete and the NPS will begin formal review; or
(2)
More time is necessary to complete the review, in which case the NPS will provide you an estimate of the amount of additional time reasonably needed and an explanation for the delay.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.102. How will the NPS conduct formal review?

36 C.F.R. § 9.102

(a)
The Superintendent will evaluate the potential impacts of your proposal on federally owned or administered lands, waters, or resources within System units, visitor uses and experiences, and visitor and employee health and safety. As part of this evaluation process, the NPS will comply with all applicable federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act. The Superintendent will then make a recommendation to the Regional Director regarding final action on your operations permit.
(b)
As part of the evaluation process, the Superintendent may consult with other Federal, State, and local agencies.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.103. What standards must be met to approve my operations permit?

36 C.F.R. § 9.103

(a)
The Regional Director will approve your operations permit if the NPS has determined that your operations:
(1)
Will not violate the laws governing administration of units of the National Park System; and
(2)
Will meet all applicable operating standards.
(b)
Before approval of your operations permit, you must submit to the Superintendent:
(1)
Financial assurance in the amount specified by the Regional Director and in accordance with the requirements of §§ 9.140 through 9.144;
(2)
Proof of liability insurance with limits sufficient to cover injuries to persons or property caused by your operations; and
(3)
An affidavit stating that the operations planned are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.104. What final actions may the Regional Director take on my operations permit?

36 C.F.R. § 9.104

(a)
The Regional Director will take final action within 30 days of completing all required legal compliance, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, unless:
(1)
We and you agree that such final action will occur within a shorter or longer period of time; or
(2)
We determine that an additional period of time is required to ensure that we have, in reviewing the permit application, complied with all applicable legal requirements.
(b)
The Regional Director will notify you in writing that your operations permit is:
(1)
Approved with the operating conditions contained therein; or
(2)
Denied, and provide you justification for the denial. Any such denial must be consistent with § 9.30(c).
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.