RR-29. This plan does not establish specific limits on the numbers of permits or events. However, permit and/or event limits may be established if monitoring of resources, users, or social conflicts indicates a need to establish such limits to protect resources, enhance safety, or reduce conflicts.
RR-30. SRP s are authorized on a case-by-case basis for all recreation activities meeting the requirements in 43 CFR 2930 and applicable manuals, policies, and guidance. SRP s are required for all commercial or competitive use recreation activities. SRP s may also be required for the following:
noncommercial, noncompetitive organized group activities and events,
vending operations,
individual noncommercial recreation use in Special Area Designations, and/or
academic, educational, scientific or research uses.
The criteria for when permits are required for these uses may be found in BLM Manual H-2930-1, Recreation Permit Administration Manual and Handbook. Definitions of the types of uses may be found in the Glossary.
RR-31. Issuance of SRP s is at BLM’s discretion. BLM will evaluate permit applications on the basis of applicable laws and regulations and conformance with the RMP , including consistency with recreation and other resource objectives. The decision to authorize a proposed use will depend on the following:
RR-32. Authorized permits will ensure compliance with Federal, State, county, and local air quality and noise regulations.
RR-33. Permits are authorized based on the inclusion and compliance of standard and activity specific stipulations regarding the proposed activities. These stipulations for SRP s have been developed to protect natural resources, reduce user conflicts, and minimize health and safety risks. The stipulations must be adhered to keep the permit in good standing. Failure to comply with the stipulations can result in loss of permit privileges and/or lead to penalties prescribed in 43 CFR 2933.33.
RR-34. SRP s may be issued for vending operations at a recreation site, or in conjunction with a permitted activity or event. The SRP for the activity or event may include vending operations if the operations are directly related to the permitted activity or event, and the permittee is responsible for the vending operations. If the permittee is not responsible for the vending operations, a separate SRP for the vending will be required. Vending may be considered at recreation sites if the service or goods for sale:
directly enhances the recreation experience and
cannot be readily provided by the closest local community.
RR-35. Permanent structures are not authorized under a vending permit.
RR-36. All motorized competitive races must comply with stipulations to protect desert tortoise.
RR-37. Motorized competitive speed races are authorized only in SRMAs or RMZ s where an allocation for such use has been made.