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- Price, Utah
There has been some discussion on what the requirements are for permits with the new RMP's. Scott Wheeler, who is responsible for the San Rafael Motorized Travel Map, spent some time disecting the RMP's for Price and Moab and this is what he came up with. I have also attached a copy of the State BLM handbook for group permits.
WHEN IS AN SRP FOR ORGANIZED GROUPS REQUIRED IN THE PRICE
FIELD OFFICE?
There are no Bureauwide or statewide thresholds based on group size, dictating whether an organized
group permit is required. Such thresholds or other criteria for organized group permits are established
through land use planning. Plans should also identify areas or sites where large, organized groups are
appropriate and where they are not.
In the Price Field Office, organized groups numbering above the following group size criteria, gathering
at a single location for more than 2 hours,2 are required to contact the BLM before their event to
determine if an SRP would be required.
Group Size Criteria
In WSAs–More than 14 people
All other areas–More than 24 people, unless and until an individual SRMA Plan prescribes a different
group size
After reviewing the activity and location with the organizers, BLM will determine whether or not a permit
is required. If a permit is not required, BLM may document this determination in the form of a Letter of
Agreement. The factors BLM will use to determine whether a permit is required are shown in
Table J-4.
And the requirements for the Moab Field Office:
REC-50
Issue and manage special recreation permits for a wide variety of uses to enhance outdoor
recreational opportunities, provide opportunities for private enterprise, manage user-group
interaction, and limit the impacts of such uses upon natural and cultural resources. Organized
group permits required for groups with 25 or more vehicles (one driver/vehicle).
ACEC-7
Ten Mile Wash (4,980 acres) will be designated as an ACEC.
Special Management: To protect the relevant and important values of natural systems
(riparian/wetlands), wildlife, cultural resources and natural hazards, the following management
prescriptions will apply:
• Prioritize Ten Mile for Class III cultural inventory.
• Prioritize Ten Mile as a scientific research area.
• Grazing will be allowed on a limited basis in Ten Mile Canyon downstream from Dripping
Springs, with changes subject to future monitoring and conformance with Standards for
Rangeland Health.
• Prioritize area for riparian restoration.
• Restrict camping and campfires to designated sites at Dripping Spring.
• Motorized and mechanized travel limited to designated routes.
• No competitive events.
• Establish speed limits.
• Reroute designated road around the wetlands south of the cattle guard near Dripping Springs.
• Restrict vehicle access at the Green River; designate a parking area at the Green River.
• Permits for motorized recreational use may be required if monitoring indicates long-term
damage.
• Require permits for groups greater than 25 vehicles.
This is out of the State BLM Hand Book for SRPs
2. An Organized Group Activity permit is required for group outdoor recreation activities or
events which are neither commercial nor competitive. The authorized officer determines when a
permit is required based on planning decisions, resource concerns, user conflicts, public health
and safety, and/or the need for resource monitoring. Examples: family reunions and organized
four-wheel drive events. Contact the appropriate BLM office to determine if a SRP is required
for your event (see page 4).
More out of the State handbook
Bureau of Land Management’s SRP Policy
All commercial, competitive, organized group activity and event use, and special area use on
Utah’s Public Land meeting the above criteria must be authorized by a SRP before it occurs.
SRPs are issued at the discretion of the Authorized Officer who may, at any time and without
prior notice, choose not to issue permits for certain activities or use areas. Such decisions could
be based on a variety of factors such as planning decisions, potential resource impacts, existing
outfitters in the same area, overcrowding, past poor performance and others.
The Consequences of Operating Without a Permit
Operating without a required SRP or participating in a non-permitted event or activity that
requires a SRP is a Federal Class A criminal misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to
$100,000 and 12 months incarceration.
WHEN IS AN SRP FOR ORGANIZED GROUPS REQUIRED IN THE PRICE
FIELD OFFICE?
There are no Bureauwide or statewide thresholds based on group size, dictating whether an organized
group permit is required. Such thresholds or other criteria for organized group permits are established
through land use planning. Plans should also identify areas or sites where large, organized groups are
appropriate and where they are not.
In the Price Field Office, organized groups numbering above the following group size criteria, gathering
at a single location for more than 2 hours,2 are required to contact the BLM before their event to
determine if an SRP would be required.
Group Size Criteria
In WSAs–More than 14 people
All other areas–More than 24 people, unless and until an individual SRMA Plan prescribes a different
group size
After reviewing the activity and location with the organizers, BLM will determine whether or not a permit
is required. If a permit is not required, BLM may document this determination in the form of a Letter of
Agreement. The factors BLM will use to determine whether a permit is required are shown in
Table J-4.
And the requirements for the Moab Field Office:
REC-50
Issue and manage special recreation permits for a wide variety of uses to enhance outdoor
recreational opportunities, provide opportunities for private enterprise, manage user-group
interaction, and limit the impacts of such uses upon natural and cultural resources. Organized
group permits required for groups with 25 or more vehicles (one driver/vehicle).
ACEC-7
Ten Mile Wash (4,980 acres) will be designated as an ACEC.
Special Management: To protect the relevant and important values of natural systems
(riparian/wetlands), wildlife, cultural resources and natural hazards, the following management
prescriptions will apply:
• Prioritize Ten Mile for Class III cultural inventory.
• Prioritize Ten Mile as a scientific research area.
• Grazing will be allowed on a limited basis in Ten Mile Canyon downstream from Dripping
Springs, with changes subject to future monitoring and conformance with Standards for
Rangeland Health.
• Prioritize area for riparian restoration.
• Restrict camping and campfires to designated sites at Dripping Spring.
• Motorized and mechanized travel limited to designated routes.
• No competitive events.
• Establish speed limits.
• Reroute designated road around the wetlands south of the cattle guard near Dripping Springs.
• Restrict vehicle access at the Green River; designate a parking area at the Green River.
• Permits for motorized recreational use may be required if monitoring indicates long-term
damage.
• Require permits for groups greater than 25 vehicles.
This is out of the State BLM Hand Book for SRPs
2. An Organized Group Activity permit is required for group outdoor recreation activities or
events which are neither commercial nor competitive. The authorized officer determines when a
permit is required based on planning decisions, resource concerns, user conflicts, public health
and safety, and/or the need for resource monitoring. Examples: family reunions and organized
four-wheel drive events. Contact the appropriate BLM office to determine if a SRP is required
for your event (see page 4).
More out of the State handbook
Bureau of Land Management’s SRP Policy
All commercial, competitive, organized group activity and event use, and special area use on
Utah’s Public Land meeting the above criteria must be authorized by a SRP before it occurs.
SRPs are issued at the discretion of the Authorized Officer who may, at any time and without
prior notice, choose not to issue permits for certain activities or use areas. Such decisions could
be based on a variety of factors such as planning decisions, potential resource impacts, existing
outfitters in the same area, overcrowding, past poor performance and others.
The Consequences of Operating Without a Permit
Operating without a required SRP or participating in a non-permitted event or activity that
requires a SRP is a Federal Class A criminal misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to
$100,000 and 12 months incarceration.
