No disposal of solid waste or storage or disposal of radioactive or other hazardous substances can be authorized on NFS land. Contact a Forest Service office and request an application. You will receive an application, depending upon your requested use. Prior to submitting the proposal, you are required to arrange a preapplication meeting at the local Forest Service office where the use is being requested. A staff member will discuss your proposal, potential land use conflicts, application procedures and qualifications, probable time frames, fees and bonding requirements, additional coordination with other agencies, environmental reports, and field reviews.
Most commercial uses require additional information with the application.
A commercial use is when an applicant intends to make use of NFS lands for business or financial gain. Complete and submit the application form, including supporting documents, to the local Forest Service office. An incomplete proposal could delay the processing. Applicant's Agent - This person must be at least 21 years old and may or may not be the same as the applicant. Documentation should be included to verify that this person may sign on behalf of the applicant.