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Right-of-Way Authorization (DOI-FWS)

Agency / Department
Fish and Wildlife Service
Milestone Group
Right-of-Way Authorization (DOI-FWS)
Estimated Processing Time
Processing times vary based on compatibility of the proposed activity(ies) with refuge purpose and associated NEPA analyses. 3-6 months: compatible activities up to 2 years: complex projects that are not compatible
Activity/Trigger
Use of national wildlife refuge lands
Description
The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act requires that any activity on Refuge lands be determined as compatible with the Refuge system mission and Refuge purpose(s). Compatibility determinations are made by the Service's Refuge Managers. The FWS will conduct a review of projects on lands managed by it and coordinate any responses with the reviewing/lead agency. NWR lands are mainly for environmental, wildlife, recreational, educational purposes.
More Info Link
http://www.fws.gov/refuges/realty/laws.html
Statute or Regulations
Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA) (43 USC 1763), 43 CFR 2800
NEPA
0
Permit Inventory Agency
FWS
Editorial Category
Tools