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Permit Inventory

NPS Permit

Permits for rights‐of‐way, easements or other non‐park uses: Informational requirements are determined on a case‐by‐case basis, and applicants should consult with the Park Superintendent before making formal application.

Section 408 Permit

That the Secretary may, on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, grant permission for the alteration or permanent occupation or use of any of the aforementioned public works when in the judgment of the Secretary such occupation or use will not be injurious to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of such work.

Wild Scenic Rivers Act Determination Coordination

The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act prohibits a federal agency from issuing a permit, license, loan, grant, or other assistance for an activity that would adversely affect the free‐flow, water quality, or outstandingly remarkable river values of a national wild and scenic river or corridor. The river administering agency (BLM, FWS, NPS, or USFS) makes the determination about effects, and coordinates with proponents to achieve compliant projects.

Use Authorization DOI BOR

Requests for a use authorization are submitted through a Standard Form 299 or Reclamation Use Form 7-2540, as appropriate. Reclamation will review the application and determine if a requested use is compatible with authorized project purposes, is in the best interests of the public, and is consistent with appropriate resources management and environmental considerations for the area. The issuance of a use authorization is at Reclamation's discretion. Not all requests will be authorized.

USCG Letter of Recommendation for Marine Operations

An owner or operator intending to build a new facility handling LNG or LHG, or  planning new construction to expand or modify marine terminal operations in an existing facility handling LNG or LHG, where construction, expansion, or modification would result in an increase in the size and/or frequency of LNG or LHG marine traffic on the waterway associated with a proposed facility or modification, must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Captain of the Port (COTP) of the zone in which the facility is or will be located, no later than the date that the owner or operator files a pre-fi

USCG Bridge Permit

Federal law prohibits the construction or modification of any bridge across navigable waters of the United States unless first authorized by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard approves the location, plans and navigational clearances of bridges through the issuance of bridge permits or bridge permit amendments.

Special Use Permit FS

The Forest Service requires a special use permit for all uses and occupancies of National Forest System (NFS) lands with certain limited exceptions. The Agency's special‐uses program authorizes uses on NFS land that provide a benefit to the general public and protect public and natural resource values. These uses cover a variety of activities ranging from individual private uses to large‐scale commercial facilities and public services.

Special Use Permit BLM

Special Use Permit (no form). In split estate where BLM is the surface management (the mineral estate was not reserved to the Federal government), a special use permit, usually, a rights-of-way (ROW) is required to occupy the surface. The drilling permit will be approved by the appropriate State agency.

Site License DOI BLM

Site License (no form) means BLM's written authorization to site a utilization facility on leased Federal lands.