§ 8372.2 - Applications.

(a) Forms and maps. Applications for special recreation permits shall be made to the authorized officer on forms approved by the Director, Bureau of Land Management. Applications shall include a map of sufficient scale and detail to allow identification of the proposed use area on the ground. The authorized officer may waive the requirement for maps where appropriate.

(b) Supplemental information. The authorized officer may require the applicant to submit supplemental information in sufficient detail to evaluate the impact of the proposed event upon the lands and environment, including measures the applicant would take to mitigate impacts on the lands and environment.

(c) Filing. (1) The application shall be filed in the office of the Bureau having jurisdiction over the lands to be used. The application shall be filed a minimum of 120 days in advance of intended use unless a shorter time is authorized by the authorized officer. Applications may be filed by mail or in person.

(2) Within 30 days of the filing date or within 15 days of the desired use date, whichever is earliest, the authorized officer shall inform the applicant if the decision on issuing the permit will be delayed.

(3) The authorized officer may establish a maximum time by which applications will be accepted prior to date of proposed use.