Simplifying Outdoor Access: Faster Permits and Flexible Fees for Recreation Services.
This Act simplifies and speeds up the process for obtaining special recreation permits for outfitters, guides, and organized groups operating on federal lands. It introduces flexible fee structures, reduces administrative burdens, and allows for quicker conversion of short-term permits into long-term authorizations, ultimately aiming to increase the availability and efficiency of outdoor recreational services for the public. Key improvements include mandatory response times for applications and streamlined environmental reviews.
Key points
Faster Permit Approvals: Federal agencies must acknowledge applications within 60 days and provide a decision or projected date, reducing delays for recreation providers.
Flexible Fees: Recreation service providers can choose between a fixed fee or a percentage of adjusted gross receipts (up to 3% or 5%) for permits, offering financial flexibility.
Long-Term Stability: Establishes 2-year transitional permits that can be more easily converted to 5 or 10-year long-term permits for guides and outfitters.
Streamlined Multi-Jurisdictional Trips: Creates a pilot program for single, joint permits for trips crossing lands managed by different federal agencies, eliminating the need for multiple applications.
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