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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 251', 'art 261', 'ART 251', 'art 223', 'art 228', 'art 222', 'art.\n7', 'art 251']

Amendments to 36 CFR 251 & 261
Therefore, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, part 251, subpart B, and part 261, subpart A, of Chapter II of Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations are hereby amended as follows:
PART 251--LAND USES [AMENDED]
2. Amend Sec. 251.50 by revising the section heading, paragraph (a), the introductory text for paragraph (c), and paragraph (c)(3) to read as follows:
(a) All uses of National Forest System lands, improvements, and resources, except those provided for in the regulations governing the disposal of timber (part 223) and minerals (part 228) and the grazing of livestock (part 222), are designated ``special uses.'' Before engaging in a special use, persons or entities must submit an application to an authorized officer and must obtain a special use authorization from the authorized officer unless that requirement is waived by paragraph (c) of this section.
(2) *) Noncommercial group uses as defined in Sec. 251.51 of this subpart. * * * * *
3. Amend Sec. 251.51 by removing the terms and definitions for ``Group event,'' ``Distributing noncommercial printed material,'' and ``Noncommercial printed material,'' and adding the following new terms and definitions in alphabetical order to read as follows:
Sec. 251.51 Definitions.* * * * *
Noncommercial use or activity--any use or activity that does not involve a commercial use or activity as defined in this section.* * * * *
4. Amend Sec. 251.54 by revising the introductory text for paragraph (a);
removing the introductory text for paragraph (e);
revising paragraph (e)(1);
redesignating paragraphs (e)(2) through (e)(5) as paragraphs (e)(3) through (e)(6);
adding a new paragraph (e)(2);
redesignating paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) as (f)(2) and (f)(3) and designating the first sentence of paragraph (f) introductory text, as paragraph (f)(1);
adding new paragraphs (f)(4) and (f)(5);
and revising paragraph (h) to read as follows:
(a) Preapplication activity.
When occupancy or use of National Forest System lands is desired, a proponent is encouraged to contact the Forest Service office(s) responsible for management of the affected land as early as possible so that potential constraints may be identified, the proposal can be considered in forest land and resource management plans if necessary, and processing of an application can be tentatively scheduled. To the extent applicable to the proposed use and occupancy, the proponent will be given guidance and information about:* * * * *
(e) Application content--
(1) Applicant identification. Any applicant for a special use authorization shall provide the applicant's name and mailing address, and, if the applicant is not an individual, the name and address of the applicant's agent who is authorized to receive notice of actions pertaining to the application.
(i) Noncommercial group uses. An applicant for noncommercial group uses shall provide the following:
(B) The location and a description of the National Forest System lands and facilities the applicant would like to use;
(E) The name of the person or persons 21 years of age or older who will sign a special use authorization on behalf of the applicant. Paragraphs (e)(3) through (e)(6) of this section shall not apply to applications for noncommercial group uses.
(ii) All other special uses. At a minimum, applications for special uses other than noncommercial group uses shall include the information contained in paragraphs (e)(3) through (e)(6) of this section. In addition, if requested by an authorized officer, an applicant in one of the following categories shall furnish the information specified for that category:
(C) A federal government agency: the title of the agency official delegated the authority to file the application;
(D) A private corporation:
(2) if reasonably obtainable by the applicant, the name and address of each shareholder owning three percent or more of the shares. Together with the number and percentage of any class of voting shares of the entity which such shareholder is authorized to vote;
(E) A partnership, association or other unincorporated entity: a certified copy of the partnership agreement or other similar document, if any, creating the entity, or a certificate of good standing under the laws of the State.* * * * *
(5) Applications for noncommercial group uses must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the proposed activity. Applications for noncommercial group uses shall be processed in order of receipt, and the use of a particular area shall be allocated in order of receipt of fully executed applications, subject to any relevant limitations set forth in this section. All applications for noncommercial group uses shall be deemed granted and an authorization shall be issued for those uses unless the applications are denied within 48 hours of receipt. Where an application for a noncommercial group use has been granted or is deemed to have been granted and an authorization has been issued under this paragraph, an authorized officer may revoke that authorization only as provided under Sec. 251.60(a)(1)(i).* * * * *
5. Amend Sec. 251.56 by revising paragraph (e) to read as follows:
Sec. 251.56 Terms and conditions. * * * * *
6. Amend Sec. 251.57 by redesignating paragraphs (d) through (h) as (e) through (i) and adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows:
Sec. 251.57 Rental fees.
(d) No fee shall be charged when the authorization is for a noncommercial group use as defined in Sec. 251.51 of this subpart.
7. Amend Sec. 251.60 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: Sec. 251.60 Termination, revocation, and suspension.
(a) Grounds for termination, revocation, and suspension.
(1) Noncommercial group uses.
(A) Under the criteria for which an application for a special use authorization may be denied under Sec. 251.54(h)(1);
(2) All other special uses. An authorized officer may terminate, suspend, or revoke a special use authorization for all other special uses except an easement issued pursuant to Sec. 251.53(e) and (l):
(i) For noncompliance with applicable statutes, regulations, or the terms and conditions of the authorization;
(ii) for failure of the holder to exercise the rights or privileges granted;
(iii) with the consent of the holder; or
(iv) when, by its terms, a fixed or agreed upon condition, event, or time occurs. Termination, revocation, or suspension of a special use authorization under this paragraph is subject to administrative and judicial review in accordance with 36 CFR part 251, subpart C.
(b) A special use authorization may be suspended, revoked, or terminated at the discretion of the authorized officer for reasons in the public interest, except that this provision shall not apply to a special use authorization for a noncommercial group use.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1011(f); 16 U.S.C. 472, 551, 1133(c)-(d)(1), 1246(i).
Subpart A--General Prohibitions 9. Amend Sec. 261.2 by adding the following new terms and definitions in alphabetical order to read as follows:
Sec. 261.2 Definitions.
Commercial use or activity-- any use or activity on National Forest System lands
Distribution of printed material-- disseminating, posting, affixing, or erecting printed material as defined in this section.
Printed material-- any written and/or graphic material including but not limited to pamphlets, brochures, photographs, graphics, signs, and posters.
10. Amend Sec. 261.10 by redesignating paragraphs (h) through (n) as paragraphs (i) through (o), revising paragraph (g), and adding a new paragraph (h) to read as follows:
Sec. 261.14 Developed recreation sites.
11. Amend Sec. 261.14 by removing paragraph (p) and redesignating paragraph (q) as paragraph (p).
Dated: August 14, 1995. Mark Gaede, Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment.
[FR Doc. 95-21225 Filed 8-29-95; 8:45 am]
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