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Supplement for Outfitting and Guiding Under a Term Special Use Permit
FS-2700-5d (XX/202X)
OMB No. 0596-0082
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
RESORT SUPPLEMENT
FOR OUTFITTING AND GUIDING
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Selection item 1: Priority Use Outfitting and Guiding For a Term Matching the Tenure of the
Term Permit.
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This supplement authorizes priority use outfitting and guiding for [number] __ years.
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This supplement authorizes priority use outfitting and guiding for [number up to 10] __
years.
Selection item 3: 2-year Priority Use Outfitting and Guiding.
This supplement authorizes priority use outfitting and guiding for 2 years.
Selection item 4: Transitional Priority Use Outfitting and Guiding.
This supplement authorizes transitional priority use outfitting and guiding for 1 year.
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#HOLDER_NAME# of #HOLDER_ADD_LINE_1#, #HOLDER_ADD_LINE_2#, #HOLDER_ADD_LINE_3#,
#HOLDER_CITY#, #HOLDER_STATE# #HOLDER_ZIP# (hereinafter “the holder”), is hereby authorized to use
and occupy National Forest System lands, subject to the terms and conditions of permit #AUTH_ID# and this
supplement, to provide outfitting and guiding services within the [name of Ranger District] __________of the
____________ [name of] National Forest or National Grassland, described as
#TOWNSHIP_SECT_RANGE# #FIRST_DIVISION# #FIRST_DIV_NAME_NUMBER#, #SECOND_DIVISION#
#SECOND_DIV_NAME_NUMBER#, #THIRD_DIVISION# #THIRD_DIV_NAME_NUMBER# and as shown on
the map of the authorized area, attached as Appendix AA. The above-described area shall be referred to as the
"supplement area."
This form is a supplement to [Authorization ID] __________ issued to [Holder name]__________for the purpose
of authorizing the following outfitting and guiding activities:
#PURPOSE#
And assigning use as follows:
[ ] priority use service days ["or the service day equivalent of a quota"]. for [if appropriate,
designate activity or district];
The quota for this use is [Describe the quota. For example, the quota for this use is 3 launches
per day, 6 people per boat, for 60 days each year];
[ ] transitional priority use service days for [if appropriate, designate activity or district];
[ ] assigned sites;
[ ] grazing use (in head months (HMs)).
This use will be exercised as described in the ["five-year operating plan" for 10-year priority use
supplements or "annual operating plan" for 2-year priority use or transitional priority use supplements].
The following appendices are attached to and made a part of this supplement:
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APPENDIX AA – Map of Authorized Area
APPENDIX BB – ["Five-year" or "Annual"] Operating Plan, dated [date] and approved annually
APPENDIX CC – Trip Itinerary
APPENDIX DD – Actual Use Report Format
APPENDIX EE – Authorized Officer’s Outfitter and Guide Performance Evaluation Criteria
APPENDIX FF – Other [specify or "NA" if not applicable]
I. GENERAL TERMS OF THE SUPPLEMENT
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TERM. This supplement shall expire at midnight on ____________ [date]. Expiration of this
supplement shall not require notice, a decision document, or any environmental analysis or
other documentation.
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Selection item 1: For up to 10-year priority use supplement or a supplement with a term
that matches the tenure of a term permit.
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A. FIVE-YEAR OPERATING PLAN. The 5-year operating plan, which shall be attached to this
supplement as Appendix BB, shall be submitted by the holder and approved by the authorized
officer before the holder conducts any services authorized by this supplement. The holder shall
prepare, annually review, and revise as needed the 5-year operating plan by_________ [date
before start of operating season], in consultation with the authorized officer. At a minimum, the
5-year operating plan shall include
(1) the season of use for authorized outfitting and guiding activities, including the start and stop
date of operations; (2) limitations on use established by the Forest Service (including fire
restrictions); (3) any of the following that are applicable: (a) a process for submitting trip
itineraries (appendix CC); (b) guidelines and limits for incidental grazing; (c) location and layout
of assigned sites to be used for base, spike, and drop camps or other purposes; and (d)
authorized temporary improvements on National Forest System lands, including a schedule for
their construction and removal.
Selection item 2: For 2-year priority use or transitional priority use supplements.
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A. ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN. The annual operating plan, which shall be attached to this
supplement as Appendix BB, shall be submitted by the holder and approved by the authorized
officer before the holder conducts any services authorized by this supplement. The holder shall
prepare an annual operating plan by _________ [date before start of operating season], in
consultation with the authorized officer. At a minimum, the annual operating plan shall include
(1) the season of use for authorized outfitting and guiding activities, including the start and stop
date of operations; (2) limitations on use established by the Forest Service (including fire
restrictions); (3) any of the following that are applicable: (a) a process for submitting trip
itineraries (appendix CC); (b) guidelines and limits for incidental grazing; (c) location and layout
of assigned sites to be used for base, spike, and drop camps or other purposes; and (d)
authorized temporary improvements on National Forest System lands, including a schedule for
their construction and removal.
B. ITINERARY. The holder shall submit an itinerary for each type of trip.
C. PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND EVALUATION. The holder's compliance with the terms and
conditions of the permit and supplement and the 5-year or annual operating plan is subject to
annual performance review and evaluation by the authorized officer. The holder's performance
will be documented using the Outfitter and Guide Performance Evaluation Criteria, Appendix
EE.
D. TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS. No permanent improvements may be constructed under this
supplement. Temporary improvements with negligible value, such as hitching posts, corrals,
tent frames, and shelters, may be approved by the authorized officer in the 5-year or annual
operating plan. Plans and revisions to plans for design, development, and layout of temporary
improvements must have prior written approval from the authorized officer.
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E. PROHIBITION ON ASSIGNMENT OF USE. The holder may not assign all or part of the
authorized use to others.
F. PERFORMANCE OF SUPPORT SERVICES. As a general rule, the holder shall conduct the
day-to-day activities authorized by this supplement. Activities that support the use authorized
by this supplement, such as food or shuttle services, may be conducted by a party other than
the holder, but only with prior written approval from the authorized officer. The holder shall
continue to be responsible for compliance with all the terms of the permit and this supplement.
G. ACTUAL USE REPORT. Within 30 days of completion of the holder's approved operating
season, the holder shall submit to the authorized officer an actual use report in accordance with
the format in Appendix DD.
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H. FAILURE TO EXERCISE AUTHORIZED PRIVILEGES. During the 5th year of operation and
upon termination, the authorized officer shall review actual use and adjust the allocation of use to
match the highest amount of actual use in 1 calendar year during the first 5 years of operation,
plus 25 percent of that amount for holders with more than 1,000 service days or the equivalent in
quotas or 15 percent of that amount for holders with more than 1,000 service days or the
equivalent in quotas, provided that:
1. The combination of the highest amount of actual use in 1 calendar year and the additional 25 or
15 percent of use not exceed the amount of use allocated when the supplement was issued; and
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2. To ensure that 5 years of use are available for review as a basis for making the allocation
adjustment, the authorized officer may adjust the review period to include a previous or an
additional year of use based on a finding of extraordinary circumstances that prevented a season
of operation.
I. NOXIOUS WEED/EXOTIC PLANT PREVENTION AND CONTROL. The holder shall be
responsible for the prevention and control of noxious weeds and/or exotic plants arising from
the authorized use. For purposes of this clause, noxious weeds and exotic plants include those
species recognized as such by [name of federal, state, or local authority] . The holder shall
follow prevention and control measures required by [name of federal, state, or local authority].
When determined to be necessary by the authorized officer, the holder shall develop a plan for
noxious weed and exotic plant prevention and control. These plans must have prior written
approval from the authorized officer and, upon approval, shall be attached to this supplement as
an appendix.
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J. WEED-FREE HAY. The holder shall use only hay, grain, straw, pelletized feed, or mulch
certified as noxious weed-free or noxious weed seed-free by a State Department of Agriculture
or other authorized county official. The holder shall provide documentation of that certification
to the authorized officer.
III. RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
Selection item 1: Use in supplements involving contracts for ancillary services as defined in
FSH 2709.11, section 41.53d.
A. CONTRACTED SERVICES. The holder shall have in force an endorsement covering
contracted services and equipment or, alternatively, the holder or the holder’s contractor shall
procure a separate insurance policy that covers these services.
Selection item 2: Select to remove item 1 and have nothing appear.
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IV. REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION
A. REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION. The authorized officer may revoke or suspend this
supplement in whole or in part:
1. For noncompliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations;
2. For noncompliance with the terms of this supplement;
3. For failure of the holder to exercise the privileges granted by this supplement;
4. With the consent of the holder; or
5. At the discretion of the authorized officer, for specific and compelling reasons in the public
interest.
B. REVOCATION BASED ON PERFORMANCE RATING. If the holder receives an annual rating
of unacceptable based on deficiencies identified but uncorrected in a mid-season review and
evaluation, the Forest Service shall revoke the additional use authorized under this supplement
or, if it is about to expire, shall allow it to terminate.
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C. NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. Prior to revocation or
suspension under clause IV.A or IV.B, the authorized officer shall give the holder written notice
of the grounds for the action to be taken. For purposes of revocation under clause IV.B, written
notice must be given to the holder after the mid-season review and evaluation that if the
identified deficiencies are not corrected, they will result in an annual rating of unacceptable,
which in turn will result in revocation of the supplement. Prior to revocation or suspension under
clause IV.A.1, 2, or 3 or revocation under clause IV.B, the authorized officer also shall give the
holder a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, to complete corrective action prescribed by
the authorized officer. The period between the mid-season review and evaluation and the
annual rating shall constitute adequate opportunity to take corrective action for purposes of
revocation under clause IV.B.
V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. SERVICES NOT PROVIDED. This supplement does not provide for the furnishing of road or
trail maintenance, water, fire protection, search and rescue, or any other service by a
government agency, utility, association, or individual.
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THIS PERMIT IS ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO ALL ITS TERMS.
BEFORE THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED TO AN ENTITY, DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE
AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE SIGNATORY FOR THE ENTITY TO BIND IT TO THE
TERMS OF THIS PERMIT.
ACCEPTED:
___________________________________________________________________________________
[NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF HOLDER,
DATE
IF HOLDER IS AN ENTITY]
#HOLDER_NAME#
APPROVED:
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___________________________________________________________________________________
#AUTHORIZED OFFICER NAME#
DATE
#TITLE#
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#NAME# National Forest
USDA Forest Service
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT
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According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, an information collection request unless it displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The valid OMB
control number for this information collection request is 0596-0082. Response to this information collection request is required to obtain or
retain benefits, specifically, a special use authorization. The authority for this information collection request is Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act, 16 U.S.C. 6801-6814. The time required to complete this information collection request is estimated to average 1 hour
per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, collecting and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the information collection request. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
information collection request, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Forest Service Information Collections Officer,
SM.FS.InfoCollect@usda.gov, with OMB control number 0596-0082 in the subject line.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act statement serves to inform you of the following concerning the collection of the
information on this form.
Purpose: The Privacy Act of 1974 requires that the Director of Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources staff and the Director of
Lands, Minerals, and Geology Management staff provide the following statements to individuals from whom they request information.
Authority: Collection of this information solicited on this form is authorized by Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 16 U.S.C.
6801-6814.
Routine Uses: The information collected will be used by Forest Service officials to ensure that your use of National Forest System lands is
administered in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and directives. The information collected from you is retained in the
Special Uses Data System (SUDS) and is retrieved by the Forest Service create reports for the Agency’s Special Uses Program, generate
bills for collection of land use fees for your authorization, monitor compliance with your special use authorization, and other matters
pertaining to administration of your special use authorization. SUDS is a component of the Forest Service’s Natural Resources Manager
database (NRM). A complete list of the routine uses of NRM can be found in the system of records notice associated with this form, FS-24.
Disclosure: The submission of this information is required to obtain or retain benefits, specifically, a special use authorization.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based
on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all
bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,
American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the
Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other
than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to
File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit the completed form or letter to
USDA by (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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