POSTING NOTICE. Supplements to this title are numbered consecutively. Check the last transmittal received for this title to see that the above supplement number is in sequence. If not, order intervening supplement at once on form 1100-6. Do not post this supplement until the missing one(s) is received and posted. After posting retain this transmittal until the next supplement to this title is received. Place it at the front of the title.

This Supplement replaces 7731.44 GP Supp. 20, dated 9/79.

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This Supplement is intended to document and clarify existing Forest policy concerning use permits.

TED C. STUBBLEFIELD

Forest Supervisor

7731.16 - Road Use Permits

1. All commercial use of forest development roads is prohibited under 36 CFR 261.54 without a permit or written authorization. All Forest Service contracts are considered an authorization and therefore don't need a road use permit.

2. The District Ranger is delegated the authority to sign all road use permits and to manage all matters in association with those permits.

3. A road use permit is not needed if the amount of the permit will be less than $100. In these cases, issue a letter of authorization to the permittee.

4. All road use permits will require a minimum of three (3) working days to process. Potential permittees shall be informed of this requirement when they apply for the permit. All road use permits will be applied for on form FS-7700-40 (Application for Permit Non-Federal Commercial Use of Roads Restricted by Order).

5. The Forest Road Manager will provide technical expertise to the District Rangers and field engineering personnel. The Forest Road Manager will also monitor the processing of road use permits with occasional inspections at the District Ranger offices. Zone Road Managers are responsible to prepare maintenance requirements and appraisals.