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| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.1.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | A | Subpart A—Introduction | § 25.11 Purpose of regulations. | FWS | [41 FR 9166, Mar. 3, 1976, as amended at 51 FR 7574, Mar. 5, 1986; 62 FR 47375, Sept. 9, 1997] | (a) The regulations in this subchapter govern general administration of units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, public notice of changes in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy regarding Refuge System units, issuance of permits required on Refuge System units and other administrative aspects involving the management of various units of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The regulations in this subchapter apply to areas of land and water held by the United States in fee title and to property interests in such land and water in less than fee, including but not limited to easements. For areas held in less than fee, the regulations in this subchapter apply only to the extent that the property interest held by the United States may be affected. The regulations in this subchapter also apply to and govern those areas of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal over which management responsibility has been transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-402, 106 Stat. 1961), before their establishment as a refuge and inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System. (b) All national wildlife refuges are maintained for the primary purpose of developing a national program of wildlife and ecological conservation and rehabilitation. These refuges are established for the restoration, preservation, development and management of wildlife and wildlands habitat; for the protection and preservation of endangered or threatened species and their habitat; and for the management of wildlife and wildlands to obtain the maximum benefits from these resources. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.1.1.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | A | Subpart A—Introduction | § 25.12 What do these terms mean? | FWS | [41 FR 9166, Mar. 3, 1976, as amended at 51 FR 7574, Mar. 5, 1986; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 1995; 64 FR 14150, Mar. 24, 1999; 65 FR 62480, Oct. 18, 2000] | (a) As used in the rules and regulations in this subchapter: Authorized official means any Federal, State or local official empowered to enforce provisions of this subchapter C. Big game means large game animals, including moose, elk, caribou, reindeer, musk ox, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, pronghorn, bear, and peccary, or such species as the separate States may so classify within their boundaries. Compatibility determination means a written determination signed and dated by the Refuge Manager and Regional Chief, signifying that a proposed or existing use of a national wildlife refuge is a compatible use or is not a compatible use. The Director makes this delegation through the Regional Director. Compatible use means a proposed or existing wildlife-dependent recreational use or any other use of a national wildlife refuge that, based on sound professional judgment, will not materially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of the National Wildlife Refuge System mission or the purpose(s) of the national wildlife refuge. Comprehensive conservation plan means a document that describes the desired future conditions of a refuge or planning unit and provides long-range guidance and management direction to achieve the purposes of the refuge; helps fulfill the mission of the Refuge System; maintains and, where appropriate, restores the ecological integrity of each refuge and the Refuge System; helps achieve the goals of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and meets other mandates. Conservation, and Management mean to sustain and, where appropriate, restore and enhance, healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants utilizing, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, methods and procedures associated with modern scientific resource programs. Such methods and procedures include, consistent with the provisions of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), protection, research, census, law enforcement, habitat management, propag… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | A | Subpart A—Introduction | § 25.13 Other applicable laws. | FWS | Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to relieve a person from any other applicable requirements imposed by a local ordinance or by a statute or regulation of any State or of the United States. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.2.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | B | Subpart B—Administrative Provisions | § 25.21 When and how do we open and close areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System to public access and use or continue a use? | FWS | [65 FR 62481, Oct. 18, 2000] | (a) Except as provided below, all areas included in the National Wildlife Refuge System are closed to public access until and unless we open the area for a use or uses in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), the Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4) and this subchapter C. See 50 CFR 36 for details on use and access restrictions, and the public participation and closure process established for Alaska national wildlife refuges. We may open an area by regulation, individual permit, or public notice, in accordance with § 25.31 of this subchapter. (b) We may open a national wildlife refuge for any refuge use, or expand, renew, or extend an existing refuge use only after the Refuge Manager determines that it is a compatible use and not inconsistent with any applicable law. Lands subject to the patent restrictions imposed by Section 22(g) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act are subject to the compatibility requirements of Parts 25 and 26 of 50 CFR except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. (1) We will complete compatibility determinations for uses of Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 22(g) lands in compliance with the following requirements: (i) Refuge managers will work with 22(g) landowners in implementation of these regulations. The landowners should contact the Refuge Manager in advance of initiating a use and request a compatibility determination. After a compatibility determination is requested, refuge managers have no longer than ninety (90) days to complete the compatibility determination and notify the landowner of the finding by providing a copy of the compatibility determination or to inform the landowner of the specific reasons for delay. If a refuge manager believes that a finding of not compatible is likely, the Refuge Manager will notify the landowner prior to rendering a decision to encourage dialog on how the proposed use might be modified to be compatible. (ii) Refuge managers will all… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.2.1.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | B | Subpart B—Administrative Provisions | § 25.22 Lost and found articles. | FWS | Lost articles or money found on a national wildlife refuge are to be immediately turned in to the nearest refuge office. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.2.1.3 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | B | Subpart B—Administrative Provisions | § 25.23 Information collection requirements. | FWS | [89 FR 41345, May 13, 2024] | The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements contained in this part and assigned OMB Control Numbers 1018-0102, 1018-0140, 1018-0181, and 1018-0196 (unless otherwise indicated). Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Direct comments regarding the burden estimates or any other aspect of the information collection to the Service's Information Collection Clearance Officer at the address provided at 50 CFR 2.1(b). | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.2.1.4 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | B | Subpart B—Administrative Provisions | § 25.24 Drain tile setbacks. | FWS | [89 FR 41345, May 13, 2024] | (a) Applicability. The regulations in this section apply to any easement lands protected by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service easement for waterfowl management rights (commonly referred to as a wetland easement) that were acquired through the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program in the Prairie Pothole Region of Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The regulations in this section apply only to setbacks provided by the Service beginning on June 12, 2024. (b) Drainage tile setbacks. Upon the request of a landowner, using FWS Form 3-2554, the Service will provide setback distances for the placement of drain tile on lands covered by wetland easements. The setback distances will be based on the best available science and must be adequate to ensure that protected wetland areas are not drained. Contact your local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service station to obtain further information. You can obtain contact information for your local Service station by contacting one of the Service regional offices; addresses for these offices are at 50 CFR 2.2. (c) Protection from legal redress. The Service will provide guidance to landowners about what materials should be submitted as part of a request and will provide setback distances to landowners within a Service-provided timeframe. When a landowner coordinates tile planning with the Service in accordance with the regulations in this section and adheres to the Service-provided drain tile setback distances, including the tile diameters and tile depths below the surface that were used to calculate the Service-provided drain tile setback distances, the Service will not seek legal redress if it is later determined that the drain tile setback distances provided by the Service failed to protect the wetland areas from drainage, provided that the drain tile has not been modified, enhanced, or replaced. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.3.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | C | Subpart C—Public Notice | § 25.31 General provisions. | FWS | Whenever a particular public access, use or recreational activity of any type whatsoever, not otherwise expressly permitted under this subchapter, is permitted on a national wildlife refuge or where public access, use, or recreational or other activities previously permitted are curtailed, the public may be notified by any of the following methods, all of which supplement this subchapter C: (a) Official signs posted conspicuously at appropriate intervals and locations; (b) Special regulations issued under the provisions of § 26.33 of this subchapter C. (c) Maps available in the office of the refuge manager, regional director, or area director, or (d) Other appropriate methods which will give the public actual or constructive notice of the permitted or curtailed public access, use, or recreational activity. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.4.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | D | Subpart D—Permits | § 25.41 Who issues refuge permits? | FWS | [67 FR 58942, Sept. 18, 2002] | We authorize the refuge manager of the facility where an activity is to take place to issue permits required by this subchapter C unless the regulations in this subchapter C require the applicant to obtain the applicable permit from the Director or Secretary. In those situations, the refuge manager will so inform the applicant, giving the applicant all necessary information as to how and where to apply. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.4.1.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | D | Subpart D—Permits | § 25.42 Permits required to be exhibited on request. | FWS | Any person on a national wildlife refuge shall upon request by any authorized official exhibit the required Federal or State permit or license authorizing their presence and activity on the area and shall furnish such other information for identification purposes as may be requested. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.4.1.3 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | D | Subpart D—Permits | § 25.43 Who may terminate or revoke a permit and why? | FWS | [67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] | The refuge manager may terminate or revoke a permit at any time for noncompliance with the terms of the permit or of the regulations in this subchapter C; for nonuse; for violation of any law, regulation, or order applicable to the refuge; or to protect public health or safety or the resources of a national wildlife refuge. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.4.1.4 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | D | Subpart D—Permits | § 25.44 How do we grant permits for easement area uses? | FWS | [51 FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986, as amended at 65 FR 62482, Oct. 18, 2000] | (a) The provisions of this subsection shall govern the regulation of activities that affect easement interests acquired by the United States. All other provisions of subchapter C shall apply to activities within such easement areas, but only to the extent that those provisions are directly or indirectly related to the protection of those easement interests expressly acquired by the United States which are specified in the easement agreement itself, and are not inconsistent with the provisions of this subsection. (b) We require permits for use of easement areas administered by us where proposed activities may affect the property interest acquired by the United States. Applications for permits will be submitted in writing to the Regional Director or a designee. We may grant special use permits to owners of servient estates, or to third parties with the owner's agreement, by the Regional Director or a designee, upon written determination that such permitted use is compatible. If we ultimately determine that the requested use will not affect the United States' interest, the Regional Director will issue a letter of non-objection. (c) In instances where the third applicant is a governmental entity which has acquired a partial interest in the servient estate by subsequent condemnation, a special use permit may be granted to the governmental entity without the servient estate owner's agreement if the regional director or his or her designee determines: (1) The permitted use is compatible; and (2) The permitted use is consistent with the partial property interests obtained through condemnation. (d) Regulations pertaining to rights-of-way in easement areas are contained in 50 CFR part 29.21. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.4.1.5 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | D | Subpart D—Permits | § 25.45 Appeals procedure. | FWS | [42 FR 64120, Dec. 22, 1977. Redesignated at 51 FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986] | (a) Who may appeal. Any person who is adversely affected by a refuge manager's decision or order relating to the person's permit granted by the Service, or application for permit, within the National Wildlife Refuge System. This section does not apply to permits or applications for rights-of-way. See § 29.22 for the hearing and appeals procedure on rights-of-way. (b) Preliminary procedure. Prior to making any adverse decision or order on a permit or application for permit, the refuge manager shall notify the permittee or applicant orally or in writing of the proposed action and its effective date. The permittee or applicant shall have twenty (20) days after notification in which to present to the refuge manager, orally or in writing, a statement in opposition to the proposed action or date. The permittee or applicant shall be notified in writing within twenty (20) days after receipt of the statement in opposition, of the refuge manager's final decision or order. (c) Appeals, how taken. If the refuge manager still intends to proceed with the proposed action, the permittee or applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the postmarked date of the refuge manager's final decision or order in which to file a written appeal to the appropriate area manager. The appellant (permittee or applicant) shall be notified in writing within thirty (30) days from the postmarked date of the appeal of the area manager's decision. The appellant shall have (30) days from the postmarked date of the area manager's decision to further appeal in writing to the appropriate regional director. (d) Decision of regional director. The regional director's decision shall be final and issued in writing to the appellant within thirty (30) days from the postmarked date of the appeal. (e) Oral presentation. The appellant shall be provided an opportunity for oral presentation before the area manager or the regional director within the respective thirty (30) day appeal periods. (f) Addresses. The addresses of the appropriate officials to… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.51 General provisions. | FWS | Reasonable charges and fees may be established for public recreational use of and, except in Alaska, entrance onto national wildlife refuges. Regulations regarding recreational use fees are contained in 36 CFR part 71. Regulations regarding entrance fees are contained in this subpart E. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.52 Designation. | FWS | To be designated as an “Entrance Fee Area”, a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System must be found to demonstrate that: (a) The level of visitation for recreational purposes is high enough to justify the collection of fees for admission permits for economic reasons; (b) There is a practical mechanism in existence for implementing and operating a system of collecting fees for admission permits; and (c) Imposition of a fee for admission permits is not likely to result in undue economic hardship for a significant number of visitors to the unit. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.3 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.53 Establishment of single visit entrance fees. | FWS | Entrance fees established for single visit permits at a designated Entrance Fee Area shall consider the following criteria with regard to the local area within which the refuge is located: (a) The direct and indirect cost to the Government. (b) The benefits to the permit holder. (c) The public policy or interest served. (d) The comparable fees charged by non-Federal public agencies. (e) The economic and administrative feasibility of fee collection. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.4 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.54 Posting and public notification. | FWS | The public shall be notified that an entrance fee is charged through refuge publications and posted designation signs in accordance with § 25.31 of this part. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.5 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.55 Refuge admission permits. | FWS | (a) Unless otherwise provided, persons entering an Entrance Fee Area shall obtain and be in possession of a valid admission permit. (b) The following five types of permits allowing entrance onto an Entrance Fee Area will be available for issue or purchase at such area and, except for refuge-specific permits, at Fish and Wildlife Service Regional and Washington, DC Offices, and at other locations as may be designated. (1) Single visit permit with a charge not to exceed $3 per person or $7.50 per noncommercial vehicle (single visit can be defined as 1-15 days, dependent upon a determination of the period of time reasonably and ordinarily necessary for such a visit at a particular refuge unit). (2) Golden Eagle Passport. (3) Golden Age Passport. (4) Golden Access Passport. (5) Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Duck) Stamp. To be valid, the Duck Stamp must be current and bear the signature of the holder on the front. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.6 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.56 Enforcement. | FWS | Permits issued or used for entrance onto Entrance Fee Areas are nontransferable. Failure to pay the entrance fee, to display upon request of an authorized official a valid permit, or to comply with other entrance fee provisions, rules or regulations, will be subject to the penalties prescribed in 50 CFR 28.31. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.5.1.7 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | E | Subpart E—Fees and Charges | § 25.57 Exceptions and exemptions. | FWS | At Entrance Fee Areas: (a) Special admission permits for uses, such as group activities, may be issued. (b) No entrance fee shall be charged for persons under 16 years of age. (c) No entrance fee shall be charged for travel by private noncommercial vehicle over any road or highway established as part of the National Federal Aid System (defined in 23 U.S.C. 101), which is commonly used by the public as a means of travel between two places which are outside the Entrance Fee Area. (d) No entrance fee shall be charged for travel by private noncommercial vehicle over any road or highway to any land in which such person has a property interest if such land is within any Entrance Fee Area. (e) Persons accompanying the holder of a valid single visit permit, Federal Duck Stamp or Golden Eagle, Age, or Access Passport in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle shall be entitled to general entrance. (f) Where entry is by any means other than single, private, noncommercial vehicle, the spouse, children, or parents accompanying the holder of a valid single visit permit, Federal Duck Stamp or Golden Eagle, Age, or Access Passport shall be entitled to general entrance. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.6.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | F | Subpart F—Concessions | § 25.61 General provisions. | FWS | Public use facilities may be operated by concessionaires or cooperators under appropriate contact or legal agreement on national wildlife refuges where there is a demonstrated justified need for services or facilities including, but not limited to, boat rentals, swimming facilities, conducted tours of special natural attractions, shelters, tables, trailer lots, food, lodging, and related service. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.7.1.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | G | Subpart G—Safety Regulations | § 25.71 Public safety. | FWS | Persons using national wildlife refuges shall comply with the safety requirements which are established under the provisions of this subchapter C for each individual refuge and with any safety provisions which may be included in leases, agreements, or use permits. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.8.7.1.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 25 | PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS | G | Subpart G—Safety Regulations | § 25.72 Reporting of accidents. | FWS | Accidents involving damage to property, injury to the public or injury to wildlife that occur within the boundaries of any national wildlife refuge are to be reported as soon as possible, but in no event later than 24 hours after the accident, by the persons involved, to the refuge manager or other personnel on duty at the national wildlife refuge headquarters. This report does not relieve persons from the responsibility of making any other accident reports which may be required. |
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