2.3.9.3.3. Leases and Land Use Permits

RR-26. Recreation concession leases, long-term authorizations for the use of public lands, are authorized under 43 CFR 2920. BLM will evaluate concession leases on a case-by-case basis to determine if they conform to land use plans, activity plans, and resource management objectives for managerial and social settings, VRM objectives, and other special use area prescriptions. A strong public demand must also be demonstrated for the proposed products or services to be considered. Leases will be awarded on a competitive bid basis and evaluated by the following traits of the concessionaire:

RR-27. Permits for commercial filming or still photography, in accordance with Public Law 106-206, will be issued under the SRP guidelines when associated with permitted recreation activities. The fee schedule is outlined in 43 CFR 2920 on commercial filming regulations. Proposals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if they conform to land use plans, activity plans, and resource management objectives. Proposed activities would need to conform to the managerial and social settings as described in the document such as recreation settings, VRM objectives, and other special use area prescriptions. Land Use Permits for non-recreation related commercial filming will be authorized in conformance with 43 CFR 2920 guidelines.

RR-28. Aapiary (bee keeping) permits will be prohibited within 1/4 mile of the following: