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>Since there is recent activity on this subject I've >added the following: > >The following is from the USDA Forest Service Web page >http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/ > >Recreation Permit Information >Recreation permits may be required when extra measures >are needed to protect natural or cultural resources. >Recreation permits can include: > * Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area/Trail > * River > * Wilderness > * Rifle Range > * Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trail > * Group Activities* > * Recreation Events* > >* These activities have historically required a >"Special Use Permit", which sometimes includes a fee >and sometimes are free. The Recreation Enhancement Act >allows funds from these fees to now remain where >collected. > >A Special Use Permit grants rights or privileges of >occupancy and use to the holder. Examples include >reserving a public site for a wedding party, or >holding a bicycle race on public lands. These permits >contain specific terms and conditions that the holder >must follow. > >Before Special Use Permits are issued, the Forest >Service must determine that the proposed use complies >with all management plans and laws, that there is a >demonstrated need for the activity, and that the use >is appropriate on national forest system lands. >Special Use Permits are a temporary authority. > >It is evident that general use is not on the list of >permit options. >Please write to your congressional representative >asking for the fees to be eliminated.

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